Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Community Calendar

Thu/July 2

Library Summer Program, 2:30 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Local artist Skeeter Leard gives a workshop on art for kids. Free. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

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

Fri/July 3

Summer Science Program Lecture, 10:15 a.m. — Weir 102. Dr. Paul Pottinger, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, speaks on "Battling the Superbugs:Antimicrobial Stewardship and Beyond!"

Comedy Night Benefit "Laughter for Zac," 7:30 p.m. — Macey Center. Chris "Crazy Legs" Fonseca performs. Tickets are $15 per person, but any donations are welcome. Proceeds are dedicated t making the frontage road north of K-Bob's safer for pedestrians in memory of Zac Gabaldon. If you cannot make the performance, an account has been set up at Bank of America for donations, "Zac Gabaldon Memorial Fund." For more info, call 575-838-6318 or 575-838-6315.

Sat/July 4

17th Annual 4th of July Celebration, 11 a.m. — New Mexico Tech Campus. Outdoor festival featuring New Mexico bands, water slide, barbecue and Tech's famous fireworks display. 575-835-5688, www.nmtpas.org.

Socorro Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Fresh produce and more. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

Hammel Museum Open House, 8 a.m.-Noon — 600 N. Sixth St. Admission is free, donations are welcomed. Kay Brower, 575-835-1721; or Bob, 575-835-5325.

Recycle Newspapers & Aluminum Cans, 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Lot south of Ace Hardware. Tourism Director Deborah Dean partners with the Socorro High School football team and Honor Society in this project. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

Socorro Train Gang Open House, 9 a.m.-Noon — Hammel Museum, upstairs, 600 Sixth St. John Spargo, 575-418-7534.

Summer Science Program Lecture, 1 p.m. — Weir 102. Dr. Larry Sverdrup, senior scientist at Trex Enterprises, speaks on "Mad? Science!"

Mon/July 6

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.

Magical Monday NIght Bingo at the DAV, 7 p.m. — $750 Black Out Jackpot (55 numbers or less; 46 players attending). DAV, 200 N. Fifth St., 575-835-0843.

Tue/July 7

Library Book Sale, 9-11 a.m. — North end of Finley Gym. A chance buy books at a low cost. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

Library Summer Program, 3 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Guest Judy Pancoast does songs and stories with a laugh. Free. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

Socorro Farmers Market, 5-7 p.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Fresh produce and more. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

STARS & STAT Meeting, 6 p.m. — First Baptist Church, 203 Spring St. Socorro Teens Are Reaching Students and Socorro Teens Against Tobacco is an after-school program for students in Grades 6-12. Those who are interested can contact Richard or Laura at 575-835-8707 for more info.

Thu/July 9

Library Summer Program, 2:30 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Crafts for Grades 106; songs stories and a special craft. Free. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

Tech Amateur Radio Association Net, 7 p.m. — 146.680 MHz, pL 100.

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