From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, April 22, 2019
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2019 National Senior Games Seeking Volunteers
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience? The National Senior Games are coming to Albuquerque June 14 – 25, and volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks. If you want to be part of this exciting opportunity, visit: www.nsga.com/volunteer or e-mail: volunteer@nsga.com
South Valley Pride Day Invites Community To Celebrate!
The public is cordially invited to join in South Valley Pride Day on Sunday, April 28, 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., and fun events such as a car show, food trucks, kid events, vendors, artisans, and the live music of Chevel Shepherd! To learn more about this great community event, call the Westside Community Center at (505) 314-0176 or visit: www.bernco.gov.
Green Waste Pickup Starting Monday, April 29
On Monday, April 29th, the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department’s (SWMD) Spring green waste collection begins and will run through Friday, May 10th. SWMD will pick up residential green waste at no additional charge. Solid Waste customers should have their green waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on their regular trash collection day. All green waste must be placed 5 feet from trash and recycling containers as well as any large items scheduled for pick-up. To learn more about Green Waste pickup, visit: www.cabq.gov/solidwaste
Holiday Park Community Center Offers a Wealth of Activities for our Community!
Zumba, yoga, tai chi, and computer classes are just a few, of the many, activities happening at Holiday Park Community Center, including the first annual Community Promotional Fair on Thursday, April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The fair offers the opportunity to learn what Holiday Park has to offer, and a chance to meet neighborhood businesses such as Onpoint At Home, Sunshine Dental, AARP of New Mexico, United Health Care, and the Veteran’s Affairs Department. Stop by and check it out! To learn more, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/family/community-centers/community-center-locations/holiday-park-community-center
Coffee with a Cop Invites Public to Meet Officers
The Southeast Area Command, in conjunction with Nob Hill Main Street and Albuquerque Crime Stoppers, will host "Coffee With A Cop" this Friday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Satellite Coffee, 2300 Central SE. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some great coffee, meet your Area Command officers, including the Problem Response Team, learn about Crimestoppers, and get information about the ScanNetwork. To learn more about this event, e-mail: lkuehn@cabq.gov.
Neighborhood Association Meetings Across Town
· Parkland Hills Annual Meeting, Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m., Whittier Community Center. E-mail: rjleming@gmail.com for more information.
· Palomas Park, Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m., Church of the Risen Savior. E-mail: palomaspark@gmail.com for more information.
· Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m., Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.
· International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m., Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: idhccabq@gmail.com for more information.
· Piedras Marcadas Annual Meeting, Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m., Rio Vista Church. E-mail: sdeese@unm.edu for more information.
· Supper Rock, Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church. E-mail: srock4@comcast.net for more information.
Children’s Bilingual Book Festival Offers Great Reading Resources!
The Children’s Bilingual Book Festival takes place Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1702 4th St. SW, and features student storytellers, workshops for both parents and teachers, a book fair, and much more. This free event is open to the public and you are encouraged to bring the family! To learn more visit: www.nhccnm.org
Free Bus and Sun Van Rides All Day!
Today, Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, and ABQ RIDE is offering FREE bus and Sun Van rides all day! Commuter bus use reduces traffic congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions, plus it saves money and parking aggravation. ABQ RIDE marketing staff will also be riding city buses that day, asking riders to take a transit survey and giving away promotional t-shirts. To learn how much you can save using public transportation, visit: www.cabq.gov/transit/metro-savings-calculator
Bernalillo County Seeking Vendors and Food Trucks for Paws and Claws Event
The Paws and Claws Family Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18, Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center, 3001 Second Street SW and the county is looking for food trucks and vendors to be a part of this great new event. Businessses that make or sell animal-related good and products, and artisans, crafters, and animal centric businesses are all encouraged to register. To apply online, visit: www.bernco.gov/animal-care-services/paws-and-claws.aspx
Tasty Tuesday Offers Weekly Flavors of Albuquerque
Hyder Park is the place to be on Tuesday evenings, when Tasty Tuesday offers up some local deliciousness! Yoga, local food trucks, live music, and fun for the whole family are on the agenda, so why not stop by tomorrow evening and grab dinner on your way home? Hyder Park is located at 700 Richmond SE, a few blocks south of Coal and west of Carlisle. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/TastyTuesdaysABQ/ to learn more.
City Online Services Offer Numerous Convenient Services
Do you need to find your trash pick-up day, report graffiti, find a lost pet or adopt a new one, or even pay a parking ticket? You can do all of this online! The City offers numerous online services to make interacting with your civic government much easier! Visit: www.cabq.gov/online-services to see all of the resources available to you!
UNM School of Engineering Offering Expertise to Ease Balloon Fiesta Traffic Congestion
The UNM School of Engineering is studying ways to improve visitor access to the annual International Balloon Fiesta, and looking at ways to help ease traffic congestion associated with that event. If you live near Balloon Fiesta Park or attended the yearly event, you know that traffic is a huge challenge. To learn more about what the School of Engineering is working on, visit: https://news.unm.edu/news/school-of-engineering-experts-helping-to-improve-balloon-fiesta-access
Vanessa Baca
Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)
City Council Department
(505) 768-3331 Office
Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods