From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 9:46 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, April 16, 2018
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Pace Bike Share Program Launches in Albuquerque!
You’re invited to the official launch of Pace Bike Share, Thursday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Civic Plaza, and enjoy bike share demos, giveaways, and more! This program will provide 250 bicycles for residents, visitors, and students to make on-demand trips with just a tap on their smartphones. With Pace, users will still enjoy the predictability of dedicated bike share hubs in key locations, but they will now be allowed to lock the bicycles to public bicycle racks as well. Download the free Pace Bike Share app from the App Store or Google Play. Learn more at www.riometro.org
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
In celebration of Earth Day residents of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are encouraged to bring their household hazardous waste to the 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 21 at Advanced Chemical Transport (ACT) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items please visit cabq.gov/solidwaste
Tax Day is Tuesday, April 17
Still waiting to do your taxes? Did you know there are many resources to help you complete them on or before the annual deadline? Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) offers free tax assistance for many
citizens in the city of Albuquerque. Visit their website for more information at:
http://www.cnm.edu/depts/
Neighborhood Association (NA) Meetings Across Town
· Albuquerque Meadows, Monday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m., Albuquerque Meadows Clubhouse. E-mail: stetson414@gmail.com for more information.
· Semillas y Raices, Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m., Art Center Square (AC2). E-mail: s33dsnroots@gmail.com for more information.
· Sawmill Area NA, Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m., Sawmill Lofts. E-mail: sanaboard@sawmillna.org for more information.
· District 4 Coalition of NAs, Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: michael@drpridham.com for more information.
· Elder Homestead NA, Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004@yahoo.com for more information.
· Santa Barbara Martineztown NA, Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m., 1420 Edith NE. E-mail: sbmartineztown@gmail.com for more information.
· South Broadway NA, Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m., South Broadway Cultural Center. E-mail: sbnaabq@gmail.com for more information.
· Westgate Heights NA, Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m., 9901 Benavidez SW. E-mail: westgate9901@gmail.com for more information.
· Mile-Hi NA, Saturday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m., Mark Twain elementary School. E-mail: serna.cynthia@gmail.com for more information.
· Sonora HOA Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m., Private residence. E-mail: wchrisdavis@gmail.com for more information.
Facebook Community Trainings Offered by National Hispanic Cultural Center
The National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, will host free Facebook Community Boost trainings, Monday, April 30 through Friday, May 4. These workshops offer excellent business training and networking opportunities, as well as the chance to see how Facebook can boost your community outreach. Visit: https://bit.ly/2vewPlP to register and choose which sessions you want to attend.
Bernalillo County CIP Program Public Meetings
Bernalillo County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will host one more informational meeting to inform the public about the 2018 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and 2018 general obligation bond questions
that will be on the November 2018 ballot. This week’s meeting takes place Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m., Vista Grande Community Center, 15 La Madera Road. For more information on the CIP, visit:
https://www.bernco.gov/events.
Request Large Item Pickup with ABQ311
The excellent weather is allowing Albuquerque residents to begin spring cleaning early this year. If you have large items that you want to schedule for pickup by the Solid Waste Department, let the City know by using the 311 website or mobile app at: www.cabq.gov/ABQ311. The mobile app also allows you to anonymously report graffiti, litter, and weeds.
Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week
· Northwest Area Command, Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center.
· Southeast Area Command, Thursday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Community Center.
Residents are strongly encouraged to attend one of the CPCs in Albuquerque and become more involved with community policing. For more information on the CPCs and a complete schedule of meetings, visit:
https://www.cabq.gov/police/
Serve on a City Board and Learn About Local Government Processes!
There are over 60 boards and panels in the City, all made of up of citizens just like you. These boards and panels provide citizen feedback and oversight for a wide variety of community-based initiatives that
include: police oversight, public arts, environmental planning, senior services, impact fees, economic development, and much more. If you’re interested in expanding your civic involvement and want to serve on a board, visit:
http://www.cabq.gov/clerk/
Turkish Festival Offers A Taste of Mediterranean Cuisine and Culture
The Albuquerque Turkish Festival takes place Saturday, April 21 and offers a taste of delicious food from Turkey and the Mediterranean, cultural exhibits, a children’s area, arts and crafts, Turkish coffee tasting, and much more. This free, family-friendly event takes place from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 7901 mountain Rd. NE, Suites A and E. To learn more, e-mail: norhan@turkishhouse.org
New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services Weekly Outreach Events
The New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services offers frequent military outreach events across the city, sharing information about benefits, tax information, health services, and much more. Please bring your DD-214. E-mail: josephm.dorn@state.nm.us for more information on these events. This week’s event is as follows:
Wednesday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Are there senior citizens in your neighborhood? Why not get to know them and see if there’s anything you can do to help them? Seniors often have mobility issues or may not have dependable transportation, so offer to help pull weeds, take their trash to the curb on collection day, take them to the grocery store, or even just leave them a note with your telephone number. Sometimes knowing there is someone to call is all the help folks need!
Vanessa Baca
Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)
City Council Department
(505) 768-3331 Office
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