Two-Day Career Fair Offers Excellent Job-Hunting Resources for the Community

Do you know someone who is seeking a job and could use a little help in getting hired? This two-day Career Event is open to the public and offers a wealth of career resources in both English and Spanish! Tuesday, September 11 will offer 20-minute workshops on interview success and tips to enhance your job application, and there will be opportunities to get a complimentary haircut! Friday, September 14 offers real-life opportunities to meet potential employers, apply for jobs, and have face-to-face interviews! To register for this free event, e-mail: ecodeveventRSVP@bernco.gov or in person at the South Valley Multipurpose Community Center, 2008 Larrazolo SW. For more general information, visit: www.bernco.gov/jobfair

State Fair Starts This Week!

The 2018 State Fair starts Thursday, September 6! There will be food, rides, games, entertainment and lots of fun for the whole family. Remember to keep an eye out for increased pedestrian traffic around the areas of Central, Louisiana, San Pedro, and Lomas, consider taking ABQ RIDE to and from the Fair to avoid parking hassles, and be safe! For more information on the Fair, visit: https://statefair.exponm.com/

Follow Up On Crime Reports With APD

Have you ever been the victim of a crime, reported it to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), and then never heard anything on it again? Would you like to know if APD pursued your case and/or apprehended the perpetrator? Here are some tips for following up on a reported crime in Albuquerque.

·       ALWAYS report any criminal activity or incident to APD. You can file a report online at: www.cabq.gov/police/file-a-police-report-online

·       If you are reporting a crime by telephone, ask to meet with an officer.

·       If you are reporting a property crime and don’t know any offender information, call the Telephone Reporting Unit at 768-2030.

·       If you’re reporting a crime and you DO know the perpetrator, call 242-COPS (242-2677)

·       Make a note of the case number once you have reported the crime and keep it handy for any future reference.

·       After three weeks from the date of your filing the report, contact any police substation with the case number and you will get a confirmation of who the case is assigned.

·       If the case has not been assigned, ask to speak to the Impact Supervisor to ensure they have received the report. Once you have the name of the detective assigned to the case, you can speak directly to the detective and monitor the outcome.

To learn more about reporting a crime, visit: www.cabq.gov/police

Syringe Pick-Up Event in International District This Wednesday

The International District Healthy Communities Coalition (IDHCC), Bernalillo County, and the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health are coordinating a syringe pick-up event on Wednesday, September 5 at the McDonald’s near Gibson and San Mateo. If you’ve been wanting to schedule a syringe pick-up event for your neighborhood area, this event might be helpful to you. To learn more about this event, e-mail: ecardiel@bernco.gov

Neighborhood Association (NA) Meetings Around Town

·       Holiday Park NA, Tuesday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center. E-mail: holidayparkneighborhood@gmail.com for more information.

·       Southwest Alliance of Neighbors, Tuesday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m., Alamosa Community Center. E-mail: johnnyepena@comcast.net for more information.

·       Paradise Hills Civic Association, Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m., Paradise Hills Community Center. E-mail: phcassoc@gmail.com for more information.

·       West Old Town NA, Wednesday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m., Los Duranes Community Center. E-mail: bengpl150@comcast.net for more information.

·       Victory Hills NA Annual Meeting, Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m., Loma Linda Community Center. Contact Erin at (505) 350-8984 for more information.

·       District 7 Coalition of Neighborhoods, Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m., Horn YMCA. E-mail: davidh.d7@comcast.net for more information.

·       Downtown Neighborhood Association, Wednesday, September 5 at 6:45 p.m., Lew Wallace Elementary. E-mail: holly.siebert@gmail.com for more information.

·       Huning Castle NA, Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m., Albuquerque Country Club Board Room. E-mail: hcnaalert@gmail.com for more information.

·       Westside Coalition of Neighborhoods, Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center. E-mail: jfworrall@comcast.net for more information.

·       Silver Platinum NA, Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m., Imperial Building Community Room. E-mail: rc@silverplatinumdowntown.org for more information.

·       Raynolds Addition NA, Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m., Washington Middle School Library. E-mail: silverlopez@aol.com for more information.

Unlocked Minds Offers Innovative and Free Art Programs to Local Youth

Looking for some great and innovative art programs geared toward local youth? Unlocked Minds, Inc. is a local non-profit organization that offers immersive art programs for Albuquerque youth, geared toward helping keep at-risk youth away from incarceration. They provide cost-free creative workshops to youth within marginalized communities and institutions such juvenile detention centers, shelters, and public schools. To learn more about this terrific program, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UnlockedMindsInc/about/?ref=page_internal

Brainfuse HelpNow Offers Free Homework and Tutoring Help Online!

Brainfuse HelpNow is the Library’s free online live tutoring and homework assistance! This great program offers assistance in both English and Spanish from 2;00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., offers help with all sorts of homework and class assignments, and best of all, is totally free! All you need is a library card and PIN. To learn more about Brainfuse HelpNow, visit: www.abqlibrary.org/helpnow

Downtown Arts and Culture Offers Interactive Map of Great Free Art

Love art in the downtown area but aren’t always sure where to find it? Now you can use the Downtown Arts and Culture Interactive Map and find exactly where to go to see galleries, murals, art in various coffee shops, and a lot more. Visit: https://goo.gl/uW293J and start enjoying art today!

Senior Centers Offer a Wide Variety of Activities For Those Over 62

Know of a senior citizen who wants to meet new people and learn new things? Our Senior Centers offer a wide variety of fun and educational classes and activities, from men’s basketball to computer literacy, knitting and crocheting to traditional New Mexico wood carving, and much more. To learn about all the activities on offer, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/events

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination Staff

Phone: 505-768-3334

Email: onc@cabq.gov

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods