Weekly E-News
Monday, September 23, 2019
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International Festival is Coming!
The Albuquerque International Festival is coming up Saturday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the New Mexico Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, and you’re invited to join in the fun! This annual event showcases the diversity of the neighborhoods within the International District and invites the public to learn more, too. There will be a petting zoo, face painting, local food trucks, and more! For more information, e-mail: jgeist@comcast.net
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Planning Department Hosting a Series of Free Workshops for the Public!
The City of Albuquerque Planning Department (Planning) is hosting a series of eight Civic Skills workshops and six Community Planning Area (CPA) workshops through the month of October. The Civic Skills Workshops describe the history of the development in Albuquerque, focusing on how ethnic and economic backgrounds strongly influenced how and where neighborhoods were developed. The CPA workshops actively seek neighborhood input on how to effectively collect feedback that best represents your neighborhood and community's needs! Refreshments will be served at each workshop, and activities and childcare will be available at all locations. For a complete schedule of Civic Skills and CPA workshops, visit: www.cabq.gov/planning/events
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ATSF Locomotive 2926 Hosting Open House This Weekend
Love trains? Come down to the ATSF Locomotive 2926, 1833 8th St. NW, this Saturday, September 28 between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and tour the restored train, enjoy free hot dogs and soda, listen to some live music, learn about the history of this unique locomotive, and much more! For more information, visit: www.nmslrhs.org/Events/events.php
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Learn About the Science of Lightning with LANL!
Ever wonder why lightning strikes? On any given day lightning flashes nearly 4 million times across the earth, yet it is still commonly misunderstood. Join Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) Scientist Tess Light for a free lecture on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m., at Dialogue Brewing, 1501 1st St. NW, and and learn about the latest studies on this amazing weather phenomenon! Visit: www.lanl.gov/resources/frontiers-in-science/index.php for more information.
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Veteran's Outreach This Week
Know a military veteran? Send them over to the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) Outreach Event this Wednesday, September 25 at the Los Volcanes Senior Center, 6500 Los Volcanes NW. Learn about veteran's tax exemptions and much more, and don't forget your DD-214! To learn more, contact Joseph Dorn at: josephm.dorn@state.nm.us or call (505) 383-2414.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month Focusing on Military Veterans
Suicide is a complex issue, but there are simple actions that anyone can take to support the veteran in your life. Showing your support can be as simple as reaching out and asking how they are. Your words could be exactly what a Veteran in crisis needs to hear. There are numerous resources available online, so visit: http://www.bethereforveterans.com and learn how you can support the military veteran in your life.
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ONC Reminds Neighborhood Associations to Update Meeting Information
The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) is in the process of updating our neighborhood association meeting calendar and we want to encourage all associations citywide to contact our office and make sure we know when, where, and how often your association meets. To contact the ONC, e-mail: onc@cabq.gov
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Air Quality Alerts Can Help with Seasonal Allergies
Did you know the City’s Environmental Health Department offers daily online updates for air quality and pollen counts? With recent weather bringing on allergies, this online resource is a great tool for you and your family. Visit: www.cabq.gov/airquality each day to see air quality alerts, pollen counts, and burn notifications.
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ONC "Lunch and Learn" This Thursday
You are invited to the ONC's next "Lunch and Learn" session this Thursday, September 26, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.. The topic, "Exploring Neighborhood Data with Online Tools and Maps," will showcase data sets focused on public health and education, and how this data informs policy decisions. Drinks and dessert will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. To learn more, visit: www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/events/lunch-and-learn-explore-neighborhood-data
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Coffee - and Queso! - with a Cop This Week
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting two great community outreach events this week! "Queso with a Cop" invites you to meet officers with the Northeast Area Command at Chumley's Southwest on Wednesday, September 25, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., at Chumley's Southwest at Green Jeans, 3600 Cutler NE. "Coffee with a Cop" takes place Friday, September 27 between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at 1635 University NE. To learn more about these, and other upcoming APD community events, visit: www.facebook.com/pg/abqpolice/events/
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APD Hosting Vin Etching Event on Saturday
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is hosting a series of VIN etching events through November! The next one is Saturday, September 28 at Presbyterian Rust Hospital, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To learn more about this event, visit: www.cabq.gov/police/events/apd-vin-etching-event
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ABQ RIDE Hosting ART Bus Community Event!
The City Transit Department (ABQ RIDE) invites the public to an ART bus community event on Thursday, September 26 between 11:00 am. - 3:00 p.m., at the Downtown ART Station, 10 Copper Ave NW, showcasing features such as the Quantum wheelchair securement area, and ticket vending machines and their Braille features. ABQ RIDE staff will be on hand to answer questions. Free parking is available at the One Central parking structure, 193 1st St. NW. To learn more about the ART project and ABQ RIDE, visit: www.myabqride.com
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"Code Club" for Kids and Teens Encourages Tech Skills
If you have a kid or teen who's interested in learning how to build a video game, make a music video, build a website, or maybe just get better at Minecraft, then this club is for them! Code Club meets Tuesday evenings, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., September 10 through December 17, at the Mesa Verde Community Center. 7900 Marquette NE. Register online at: www.codeclubs.org
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Neighborhood Meetings This Week
- Palomas Park, Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m., Church of the Risen Savior. E-mail: palomaspark@gmail.com for more information.
- Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m., Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown@gmail.com for more information.
- International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m., Endorphin Power Company. E-mail: idhcc@gmail.com for more information.
- District 8 Coalition, Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center. E-mail: dhc@zianet.com for more information.
- Vineyard Estates, Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: djesmeek@comcast.net for more information.
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APD Community Classroom Offering Free Women's Safety Training This Friday
Join the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) for a free Women's Safety Training this Friday, September 27, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at the APD Training Academy, 5412 2nd St. NW, and learn some helpful safety tips and techniques from Women Against Crime's Trish Hoffman. To learn more, visit: www.facebook.com/events/893832524321052
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