From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:31 PM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, April 23, 2018
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Have “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday in TWO Great Locations and Meet Your Officers
The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) invites area residents to join them for two “Coffee with a Cop” events on Wednesday, April 25.
· Southwest Area Command Substation, 6404 Los Volcanes NW from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. E-mail: rkemp@cabq.gov for more information.
· McDonald’s at Tramway and Central, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. E-mail: jcgarcia@cabq.gov for more information.
These two events are a great way to both enjoy a cup of joe, but also to meet your neighborhood and Area Command officers, share concerns and ask questions, and connect with other neighbors and residents.
Senior Citizen Fraud Watch Seminar at Sandia Casino
The American Association of Retired People (AARP) is offering a free Fraud Watch Prevention seminar geared toward senior citizens, on Thursday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the Sandia Casino Conference Center. To RSVP, call 877-926-8300.
Block Captain Conference Encourages Participation in Community Policing
The annual Block Captain Conference takes place Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Albuquerque Police Department Training Academy, 5412 2nd St. NW. If you’re a current Block Captain or are interested in becoming one, this event is for you. Sessions on community-oriented policing, engaging with neighborhood associations, tackling neighborhood challenges, and success stories, will be part of the agenda. To learn more, contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn@cabq.gov.
South Valley Art Exhibit Showcases Community Artists
The South Valley MainStreet Group is working with Bernalillo County this weekend to host the “I Love the South Valley Because……”
community art exhibit on Friday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Del Rio Physical Therapy and Rehab Center, 1010 Bridge Blvd. SW. Come out and see some unique art exhibits that showcase the beauty and community feel of the South Valley. To learn more,
e-mail: southvalleymainstreet@gmail.
National “Drug Take Back” Event at Civic Plaza Encourages Dropping Off Unused Prescription Drugs
The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General is hosting a “Drug Take Back” Initiative on Saturday, April 28 at Civic Plaza, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Any type of opioid, sleep medication, or Benzodiazepines can be dropped off that day, to help keep them out of the wrong hands and prevent dangerous addictions. For more information, e-mail: thoward@nmag.gov
Teen Volunteers Needed For the ABQ Bio Park This Summer
Do you have a teen that is at least 14 years old and would be interested in volunteering at the BioPark this summer? Tell
them about our teen volunteer orientation on 4/28 from 2-4 p.m. in the Colores building at the zoo. This orientation is only for teens. Learn more at:
https://www.cabq.gov/
Genealogy Research Club Invites You to Find Your Ancestors!
The last Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. is the meeting of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society at the Main Library! You’re invited to attend and learn more about your family history. Library staff are on hand to help you out if you hit a research roadblock. Please bring your family charts and any other relevant information that could help your search. To learn more, visit: www.abqlibrary.org
Neighborhood Association Meetings Across Town
· West Bluff / Grande Heights NA Joint Annual Meeting, Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m., Desert Hills of New Mexico. E-mail: joevalles@aol.com for more information.
· Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. E-mail: wmarsh@comcast.net for more information.
· Vista del Mundo NA, Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m., Piatanzi Bistro. E-mail: dproach@sandia.gov for more information.
· Historic Old Town Property Owners Association, Wednesday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m., APD Substation, 2060 Central SW. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.
· Parkland Hills NA, Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m., Whittier Elementary Community Center. E-mail: rjleming@gmail.com for more information.
· International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m., La Mesa Elementary, Portable 3. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.
· Vineyard Estates NA, Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: djesmeek@comcast.net for more information.
· Supper Rock NA, Saturday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church. E-mail: baasch1@comcast.net for more information.
Dia de los Niños Day Encourages Reading with your Kids
Dia de los Niños is happening this Saturday, April 28 and you’re invited! This free yearly event promotes reading and literacy, and each child who participates gets a fee book! There will be a story teller or storytime at all libraries, so if you’ve been wanting to encourage more reading with your family, this event is for you! Visit: www.abqlibrary.org/dia to learn more!
Grant Writing Toolkit Offers Terrific Neighborhood Resources
Are you interested in finding grant money for your neighborhood? Writing grants can be challenging, so the Office of Neighborhood Coordination has put together a series of online toolkit articles
aimed at making this process easier. Take a look and get started today! http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-
Vanessa Baca
Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)
City Council Department
(505) 768-3331 Office
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