The deadline to submit a community announcement is Monday at noon the week of publication. Any submissions after that day will not run until the following week. The SUN only publishes free events or fund-raising events for non-profits and activities in Northern Briefs, and gives preference to local non-profits. This is a forum for community events. All announcements for events being held by for-profit businesses will be passed on to the advertising department.
Sept. 28
• Chimayo pride day
Bring your own dish to share to the Arbolera Rio Arriba County Center in Chimayo next to the Holy Family church. Enjoy a show and go car show, arts, creations you’re proud of and music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Charles at 505-351-2940.
• Walk against drugs
Participants in the 2-mile walk should gather at Bank of America parking lot at 8 a.m. The walk to Valdez Park begins at 9 a.m. followed by food and entertainment until 1 p.m. For more information call Richard at 747-6032, Lori Ann at 927-4671 or Liz at 929-1174.
• Harvest festival
The San José de Gracia Church celebrates fall with its second festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Live entertainment is provided. For more information contact Ruby Lopez at 689-2408.
Ongoing events
• Pueblo food program
The Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, based at 362 State Road 503 in Nambé, administers the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program is available to low-income households of the Eight Northern area, including Taos County, Peñasco and non-Indian households within any of the Eight Northern Pueblos’ boundaries. Call 1-800-734-2488 or 455-2288.
• Fatherhood program
A free fathers group to connect with other dads and strengthen fathering skills meets Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Las Cumbres, 404 Hunter St., Española. Call Chris Alcala at 505-753-4123 for more information.
• Kids’ book exchange
The Española Farmers Market is accepting donations of children’s books for its free Kids’ Book Exchange. Any child that comes to the regular market Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. can select a free book each week. Donations of used books can be left at the manager’s table. 1005 N. Railroad Ave., Española.
• Volunteers needed
The San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen on West Jonathan Drive needs volunteers to help with lunch service Monday through Friday starting around 10 or 10:30 a.m.
• Domestic Violence Group
The Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council Peacekeepers Domestic Violence Program provides support for victims and survivors of domestic violence Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Peacekeepers office, 705 C La Joya St. Call 753-4790.
• Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Española. Call 260-7272.
• Adult Literacy Program
The newly formed Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program is a growing volunteer organization seeking to expand its board membership. If interested, please call 505-614-5748. The Program offers free tutoring to adults reading at or below sixth grade level in our community.
• Volunteer needed
A volunteer is needed to drive from Española to the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque on Tuesdays. Call Bernardo Jaramillo at 753-5594 or 927-3529.
• Blue Star Mothers meeting
Blue Star Mothers Northern New Mexico Chapter 4 meets on the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Española Public library, 313 North Paseo de Oñate. Mothers and family members of veterans and active-duty military personnel are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Marilyn at 505-927-4341 or Loretta at 505-692-4144.
• Veterans wall meeting
Veterans Memorial Wall Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Convento Office. Veterans who wish to join or would like their names engraved may contact Ron Gallegos (Information Officer) at 505-901-9272.
• Girl Scouts Seek Volunteers
The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails are seeking volunteers. Contact Loretta at 983-6339, ext. 12, or larmijo@gs-nmtrails.org.
• Story hour
The Española Public Library hosts story hour for children up to 5 years old Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 747-6087.
• Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily in Española and Los Alamos. Call 695-0042.
• Yoga classes
Free yoga classes to de-stress take place Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Española Hospital with instructor Dr. Jivan Khalsa. Contact jivanjotikaur@gmail.com or call 753-6241.
• VFW Meeting
Española’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5610 meets the first Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory on Industrial Park Road.
• Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hands Across Cultures Teen Center in Arroyo Seco, and at 6 p.m. on Fridays at the Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque. Call Leroy at 920-5548 for details on the Arroyo Seco meetings or Caroline at 747-1754 for details on the Pojoaque meetings.
•Grandparents raising children
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group meets for 10 sessions starting Aug. 21, until Dec. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the months. Child care and dinner provided. For more information, call Delfinia Romero at 505-753-4123.
• Support Group
A men’s support group is held every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tewa Women United office at 912 Fairview Lane in Española. Call 575-770-6581 for more information.
• Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to help construct two new Habitat Homes every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. No skills are required, only a willingness to help. Please call Yvonne at 614-5853 to RSVP for your free lunch and for more information. You may also call the Habitat Office at 747-2690.
• Acoustic Jam
Valley View Methodist Church at 827 Spruce Street in Española hosts an acoustic jam session every Sunday at 1 p.m. Call Mike Bremer at 929-1579 or Chris Herrick at 660-0264.
• Service for veterans
Free hostel-type accommodations are available to veterans who must travel more than 120 miles to the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Albuquerque and stay overnight. To reserve a bed in one of two rooms, or for more information, veterans need to call 265-1711, ext. 4555.
• Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Bond Street. For more information, call 927-4805. Wednesdays the group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Grazing Elk Drive in Pojoaque. For more information, call 445-2798.
• Support Group
Women’s Circle of Hope is a Christian interdenominational support group that meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at New Hope Family Worship Center in El Llano. Call Pat at 614-6527.
• San Gabriel Historical Society
The group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Española’s Bond House. Call 747-8535.
• Youth boxing
The Española Youth Boxing Team offers free boxing lessons for youth aged 8 and up Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the J.F.K. Gym at Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo). For more information, call Coach Orlando at 505-901-1261.
• Bond House Museum
The San Gabriel Historical Society is sponsoring a new exhibit at the Bond House Museum, Farm Tools and Implements from the Española Valley, 1850-1950, with tools donated by Gilbert J. Vigil; running through Sept. 30, 706 Bond St., Española. The Historical Society meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the museum. For information, call 505-685-9463.
• Helping Wounded Warriors
The Blue Star Mothers Española chapter and others are collecting health and comfort items for wounded soldiers. Drop off items such as soap, deodorant, shampoo, clothes, book and magazines at Valley National Bank, 322 N. Riverside Drive, Española; the Española Library, 313 N. Paseo de Oñate; McCurdy Ministries, 261 S. McCurdy Road, Española; Curves, 326 S. Paseo de Oñate, Española; and Aaron’s Performance Diesels, 406 Calle Chavez, Española. For more information, go to www.nmlegionriders.org.
• Parenting circle
Tewa Women United presents Brave Voices Parenting Circle, a free, safe space for parents of children who have been victims of sexual violence, beginning Aug. 26 on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m., 912 Fairview Lane, Española. For more information, call 505-929-2169.
• HELP-New Mexico
The YouthBuild Program is accepting applications. The Program provides assistance with obtaining a high school diploma or general education development certificate, among other skills and training. Applicants to the free program must be between the ages of 18 and 24 who have not completed high school or earned a GED. For more information call 505-753-7181 or email lcasados@helpnm.com.• Abiquiú AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held in Abiquiú Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room behind the LCDN Clinic and Saturdays at the Abiquiú Library. For more information, call 505-685-4145.
•Women’s circle
Tewa Women United hosts Spirit of Butterfly Women’s Circle, a free, safe space for women survivors of sexual violence, beginning Aug. 26 on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 912 Fairview Lane, Española. For more information, call 505-929-2169.
• Support group
The Retrain Your Brain Support Group for individuals with brain injuries meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bond House museum at 706 Bond St. in Española. Call 1-888-292-7415 for details.
• Retired educators meetings
The Española chapter of the Retired Educators Association meets the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at Angelina’s Restaurant. Call 753-2513 for more information.
• New bicycling group
Volunteers sought for the Española Bicycle Coalition, a group dedicated to encouraging children to bike to school, adults to bike to work and bike safety. For more information, call Johnnie de Schweinitz at 505-927-2636.
• Volunteers sought
The Plaza de Española is seeking volunteers to become docents on weekdays. Docents will volunteer in four-hour shifts. For more information contact Andrew Herrera at 505-929-3027 or andrewherrera@espanolanm.gov
• Newborn massage class
Learn the many benefits of touch and massage for babies. Bring a small blanket for your own use. It is recommended to wear old clothing. Oils that may stain will be used. Tewa Women United, 912 East Fairview Lane; contact jeanette to reserve a space. jeanette@tewawomenunited.org or 747-3259 ext 1206. Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m