S.R. Marmon, Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m., Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary Cafeteria. E-mail: info@srmna.org for more information.

Wells Park, Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m., Johnny Tapia Wells Park  Community Center. E-mail: wellsparkna@gmail.com for more information.

 

Singing Arrow, Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m., Singing Arrow Community Center. E-mail: abqsana@gmail.com for more information.

Elder Homestead, Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m., César Chávez Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004@yahoo.com for more information.

South Valley Coalition, Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m., Bernalillo County Sheriff South Area Command. E-mail: roberto@swop.net for more information.

The Attorney General's Office is hosting a free day-long seminar on Wednesday, October 23 in Santa Fe. "The Opioid Epidemic: Addiction and Prevention, Enforcement and Hidden Consequences" will enhance participant's knowledge of opioid addiction and will share information and proposed ideas and solutions to the ongoing issue of opioid addiction in our state. This seminar is free and open to the public. For ore information, contact Tamarra Howard at (505) 717-3506 or e-mail: thoward@nmag.gov

Local author Greg Mays presents "History of the Cocktail" at the Special Collections Library on Saturday, October 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. If you've ever wondered about how certain New Mexico cocktails came into being, this event is for you! To learn more, visit: https://abqlibrary.org/specialcollections

Join the Albuquerque Police Department's (APD) Crisis Intervention Team this Friday, October 11 for a day-long Mental Health First Aid Certification Class. Mental Health First Aid is a global curriculum that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The class takes place from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Police Academy, 5312 2nd St. NW. To learn more, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/police/events/mental-health-first-aid-certification-class

Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? Unfortunately, information hacks and data breaches are a daily occurrence, but you can protect yourself online. Learn ways to strengthen your passwords, secure your personal information and avoid becoming a victim of cyber theft by visiting: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2019

As we near the beginning of Fall, our community engagement team, through the Neighborhood Engagement Process (NEP), has reached out to nearly all neighborhood associations and homeowners associations multiple times, by phone and email. One goal of the engagement process was to create equity by accessing neighborhoods from everywhere in the City in order to provide input to the update of the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance (NARO). Our team has worked diligently to accomplish this goal. To read more, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-engagement-process
 

It’s October, and that means hot air balloons, and heavier traffic around Balloon Fiesta Park and surface streets. If you’re heading out to Balloon Fiesta Park, remember there is designated parking, and consider using park-and-ride to make the trip out there a little easier. Please also remember that if you are parking at Balloon Fiesta Park, the parking fee is $15.00 and is CASH ONLY!!!  For a full listing of events, transportation services, and much more, visit: www.balloonfiesta.com

Community Centers Offering Full-Day Programs During APS Fall Break 
City community centers are offering full-day programs for school-aged kids during the upcoming fall break Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11. Programs will include recreational games, art activities, field trips, and more. Registration is free and is on a first-come, first -served basis. Register online at: play.cabq.gov. For a complete list of community center locations and contact information, visit: www.cabq.gov/family/community-centers

Haunted Community Centers Offer Spooky Fun This Month!
Experience some spooky and haunted community centers this month! Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Tour times are: 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Visit: www.cabq.gov/family/community-centers, for a list of center locations and contact information.

Interested in volunteering? The ABQ Reads Program is in need of volunteers for its tutoring program at Whittier Elementary School and other locations. Tutors are needed Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. A background check is required and all training will be provided. To learn more about ABQ Reads and to sign up to become a volunteer tutor, visit: http://www.abqreads.com/