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School Supplies Needed
The Española Library is collecting school supplies for distribution to area students Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. Donations are welcome any time at the front desk. For more information, call 747-6087 or 747-6088.
Child Immunizations
The Rio Arriba County Health Department, located at 30 Lower San Pedro Road in Española, will hold a free back-to-school immunization clinic Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. Bring the child’s immunization card. For more information, call 753-2794.
Española Bike Day
Planning is underway for an Española Bike Day Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, and volunteers are needed. The event will promote cycling to work and school, along with bicycle safety. For more information, call Johnnie at 747-2512.
Debt Workshop
The New Mexico State Bar will hold a consumer debt and bankruptcy workshop Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5121 Masthead N.E., in Albuquerque. Participants can receive a free one-on-one consultation with an attorney. Call (800) 876-6227 for details.
Class of ‘58 Reunion
The Española High School class of 1958 is preparing to celebrate its 50th reunion in September. For more information, call Pita Otero at 753-6015 or e-mail mariag@cybermesa.com.
Class of ‘68 Reunion
The 40th reunion of the Los Alamos High School class of 1968 will be held Sept. 6 to 7 at the Pajarito Ski Hill lodge. There are campgrounds close to the lodge. For more information, contact Judy Marriott at 672-9799 or Dolly Montano at 685-0660, laflamme@cybermesa.com or P.O. Box 832, Española, 87532.
New Deal Public Art
An exhibit featuring photographs of New Deal public art in New Mexico will be on view at the Oñate Center, in Alcalde, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. For more information, call the Center at 852-4639.
Pre-Kindergarten
The Creative Kids Childcare Center and the Family Learning Center are accepting applications for federal prekindergarten programs. For more information on Creative Kids, call 927-6828 or 747-7090. For more information on Family Learning, call 753-2739 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or stop by the pre-school located in front of the Española Fire Department.
Golf Tournament
Plans are underway for the McCurdy/Big Dawg golf tournament Sept. 28 at Black Mesa Golf Course. Interested golfers may call 753-3678.
Student
Health Services
The School-Based Health Center at Española Valley High School is open for student health services Mondays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Medicaid enrollment and assistance will be available June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To enroll in Medicaid, bring ID and proof of family income. For more information, call Eduardo Martinez at 747-5930 or Nancy Reyna-Garcia at 929-1629.
Cancer Retreat
Cancer Services of New Mexico’s free Family Cancer Retreat will be held Sept. 12 to 14 in Glorieta. Adult cancer patients, cancer survivors and their loved ones can attend sessions on treatment options, navigating the health care system, palliative care, meditation, family communications, nutrition, using the internet effectively and a variety of other topics. To receive an application packet, go to www.cancerservicesnm.org or call Mike at 239-4239.
Farmers’ Market
The Española Farmers’ Market is accepting Food Stamps for the purchase of fruits, vegetables and other foods beginning Aug. 18. The market is open every Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1005 N. Railroad Ave.
Training Sessions
The New Mexico Community Foundation will be holding Beta Test Training Sessions for the Public as part of the RACER project. RACER works closely with the community, government, regulators, and scientists to make informed decision about the most effective way to reduce risks to the public and the environment resulting from ongoing operations, waste management and remediation activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory. One session is scheduled for Española on Aug. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Northern New Mexico College. Space is limited at each site. To reserve your space contact racer@nmcf.org or 820-6860 ext. 12. The RACER Database can be accessed at www.lanlracerdat.com.
Veterans Transport
Disabled American Veterans is providing transportation from Española to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. from the Dandy Burger restaurant on Riverside Drive, in Española. It will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Passengers are asked to contact Merijildo Ortega at 351-4405 at least one day prior to travel.
A.A. Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily in Española and Los Alamos. For more information, call 695-0042.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hands Across Cultures Teen Center in Arroyo Seco and at 6 p.m. at the Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque. For more information, call 929-2569.
Military Volunteers Needed
The Veterans Memorial Commission in Española is seeking volunteers to help staff the office and maintain the memorial grounds. Ex-military personnel are preferred, but others will be trained. For more information, visit the Commission office at the Misión y Convento or call 747-9340.
Volunteers Needed
The Wildlife Center in Arroyo Seco is seeking volunteers to fulfill the following jobs: feeders, cage cleaners, Intensive Care Unit workers, docents, transporters, grounds and facilities maintenance/construction and office support. Call the volunteer coordinator at 753-9505 or visit www.thewildlifecenter.org.
Disabled Veterans Meetings
Veterans interested in joining Disabled American Veterans are invited to monthly meetings of Luchetti Castner Chapter 15, based in Santa Fe. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the Santa Fe V.F.W. hall at 307 Montezuma Ave., and the first Tuesday of even-numbered months at the Cities of Gold Casino Annex Building, which used to house Pojoaque Elementary. For more information, contact Dave Pineda at 670-3118.
Senior Program
Rio Arriba County is offering free adult day care services for seniors 60 and older. The service includes nutritious meals and social activities. For more information, call Roberta Martinez at 753-5492.
Call for Volunteers
Ambercare Hospice seeks committed volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Compassion, patience and generosity are a must. Training is provided. Volunteers set their own hours. For more information, call 747-7861.
Flag Farewell
The Española Veterans’ Wall Memorial Commission will conduct a dignified disposal ceremony of any unserviceable, torn, tattered or faded American Flags. For more information or to have an old flag disposed of, call 747-9340 or bring the flag to the Española Plaza room B. This office does not have free flags. Old flags are collected year round.