Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Community Calendar

SHS Class of 1998

10-Year Reunion

Set for July 4-6. The cost is $30 per person and is due by May 15. For more information, go online to www.myspace.com/socorrohighschool1998; or by e-mail to socorrohigh98@gmail.com; or contact Rachel at 575-636-3718.

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Save A Life

The Bureau of Land Management, Socorro Field Office is having a Blood Drive on Friday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled at www.unitedbloodservices.org, Sponsor Code: socorro blm. Walkins are also welcome. For more info, contact Jaclyn Hall at 575-838-1262.

Wed/May 14

Democratic Meet & Greet, 7-9 a.m. — Sofia's Kitchen, Bullock Avenue. Congressional candidate and Doña Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley will hold a morning coffee get together. All interested Democrats are invited to come talk to Bill about issues and the campaign. For more info, contact Francie Durand at 575-418-0492.

Management Seminar, 11:30 a.m. — Speare 102. Dr. Franklin D. Reinow speaks on "Executive Decision Making Under Uncertainty: Observation from the Firing Line."

Management Independent Study Presentation, 3 p.m. — Speare 102. Gaye Gul Bulut presents her study project, "Market Potential for Remote Interactive Simulation Engine."

Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

Thu/May 15

Tech — Finals End

SCOPE Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Literacy Volunteers of Socorro County Offices, 408 Park St. For more info, contact Bobbi Jo at 575-835-2444.

Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

Tech Amateur Radio Association Net, 7 p.m. — 146.680 MHz, pL 100. All licensed radio amateurs are welcome.

Thursday Night Bingo, 7:30 p.m. — Knights of Columbus Hall, U.S. 60 West. $500 Blackout Bingo.

Fri/May 16

Tech — End of semester; Registrar's Office closed.

Tech Faculty Senate Meeting, 10 a.m. — Workman 101. Voting on commencement matters.

NRAO Colloquium, 11 a.m. — Array Operations Center. Jacqueline van Gorkom, of Colombia,, speaks on "The Evolution of Galaxies in Different Environments."

Tech Regents Meeting, 1:30 p.m. — Macey Center. Legal and personnel items will be considered in executive session.

Tech, 5 p.m. — Residence Halls and Student Apartments close.

Sat/May 17

Tech Commencement, 10 a.m. — North of Brown Hall.

Rugby Tournament — Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque. Tech Pygmies participate in the Rio Grande Celtic Sevens.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 12:30-2:30 p.m. — High Country Lodge. The Magdalena Samaritan Thrift Store is holding a fundraiser to benefit the store and its food distribution program. The cost per plate is $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids 9 and under. There will be 4 types of sauces, salads and a desserts. There will also be a silent auction for items donated by local artists. For more info, call 575-854-2062.

Author Lecture and Book Signing, 2 p.m. — El Camino Real International Heritage Center. Two-time Agatha Award nominee Pari Noskin Taichert will discuss and sign copies of her latest book, "The Socorro Blast." The event is free with cost of monument admission, $5 adults, children 16 and under are free. For more information, call 575-854-3600, or visit www.elcaminoreal.org.

Mon/May 19

Bookmobile — Bosque (north of P.O.), 1-2:15 p.m.; Veguita (across from old P.O.), 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Air Rifle Practice, 5:30 p.m. — Tech Gym, Basement. Meets every Monday night. Free. Precision air rifles, pellets and targets are provided. For more info, contact Jim at 575-835-5409.

Bingo, 7 p.m. — DAV Hall, 200 N. 5th St. Blackout Bingo, $750 with 55 numbers or less. For more info, contact the DAV, 575-835-0843.

Tue/May 20

Bookmobile — Alamo Adult Education Bldg., 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Datil P.O., 1:30-3 p.m.; Quemado P.O., 4-5 p.m.

STARS & STAT Meeting, 6 p.m. — First Baptist Church, 203 Sprint St. An afterschool program for students in grades 6-12. For more info, contact Richard or Laura at 575-835-8707.

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