The deadline to submit a Northern Brief 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 and activities in Northern Briefs. All announcements for arts and crafts fairs will be passed onto the advertising department.
Retired Educators Meeting
The Española Valley Retired Educators will meet Thursday (5/8) at 11 a.m. at La Cocina Restaurant. Call 753-2513 for more information.
Community Planting
The Espanola Farmers’ Market invites farmers and friends to a community planting day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Market’s new site, 1005 N. Railroad Ave. Bring seeds or flower starts and gardening tools, and help start the Market’s community flower garden. The Market opens June 16.
Chamita Spring Clean-Up
The Chamita Community Network will hold its spring community clean-up Saturday. Volunteers should meet at the Chamita Community Center at 8 a.m. Supplies and water will be provided. A potluck lunch will take place at the Center after the clean-up.
For more information, call 852-2989.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Española Valley and Los Alamos is accepting applications for its next construction project. The organization will build at least two homes in 2008 and is looking for low to mid-income partners. For more information or an application, call 747-2690 or stop by the Habitat ReStore in Arroyo Seco.
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.
Business Computing Workshop
Tamara Lopez will teach business owners about basic Microsoft Word documents Thursday (5/8) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Northern New Mexico College’s JCI Building. The workshop will cover flyers, faxes, memos, quotations, invoices and business plan templates. Seating is limited. To R.S.V.P., call 747-2236.
Hepatitis Awareness
A health fair focused on Hepatitis C education and awareness will be held May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Española Wal-Mart. Anyone interested in learning more about hepatitis or determining whether they are at risk is invited to come, get information, and get a vaccine for Hepatitis A and B if appropriate. Free Lunch will be provided.
For more information on the event, call 929-2073. Information on hepatitis treatment is available at El Centro Family Health’s Española clinic at 753-7395. For more information on testing, vaccination and other services, contact the state Health Department at (888) 364-4372.
Support for Divorced Parents
The Family Strengths Network is offering support groups May 13 and June 10 for men and women who are parenting after divorce. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Network’s Pueblo Complex at 1990 Diamond Drive, in Los Alamos.
Facilitator Jennifer Neil is a psychotherapist and divorced parent with extensive experience. Child care is available on-site at no cost, but must be requested at least a week in advance. Call 662-4515 to register.
Graphic Design Workshop
Julianna Barbee will lead a graphic-design workshop aimed at small business owners May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Northern New Mexico College’s JCI Building. To R.S.V.P., call 747-2236.
Petroglyph Tour
The Wells Petroglyph Preserve on Mesa Prieta, just north of Ohkay Owingeh, will open for guided tours May 17 at 9:30 a.m. The Preserve is a world-class rock art area with over 6,000 petroglyphs. Tours last two hours and are limited to 30 participants, divided into groups of 8 to 10 people. To reserve space, contact mesaprieta@cybermesa.com or Suzie Frazier at 852-1351.
Livestock Seminar
An educational seminar to update livestock producers on changes in federal animal disease reporting and identification requirements will be held May 20 at the Rural Event Center, in Abiquiu. The event will start with a meal at 6 p.m. Call 685-4523 or e-mail presc@nmsu.edu to reserve a meal.
Summer Concert
Series
Beginning June 11, St. John’s College will host a free outdoor concert series Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the College athletic field, located at 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca in Santa Fe.
The first concert will feature jazz vocals from Giacomo Gates and Straight Up. Picnic and adult beverages are welcome. Sandwiches and other beverages will be available for purchase. No pets allowed.
For more information, call 984-6000 or visit www.stjohnscollege.edu.
Search and Rescue
The Sangre de Cristo Search and Rescue Del Norte Inc. team is looking for motivated individuals to become volunteers. Volunteers must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license, experience in radio communications, a four-wheel drive vehicle, experience in mountain survival, and an all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or horse if possible.
Training in GPS, first aid, CPR, radio communications and map and compass reading will be provided. The state will reimburse fuel and oil expenses for any given search and rescue mission.
For more information, contact Peter Garcia at 753-2951, 929-1796 or sangredecristo_sar@yahoo.com.
Recovery Support Group
Bridges to Recovery will be offering peer support groups every Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. Anyone in recovery from substance abuse or mental health conditions is welcome to attend. The office is located at 210 Guachepangue Road, and has regular hours Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 747-9963 or 747-8576.
Employment Help
The New Mexico Workforce Connection’s Española One Stop Center holds orientations every Monday at 9 a.m. to assist job seekers. Residents can learn how to conduct job searches, create or update resumés, apply for jobs online and gain interview skills. The Center is located at 706B La Joya St. For more information, call 753-2908 x.104.
Used Book Sales
The Española Friends of the Library will also hold book sales the first and second Saturdays of each month in addition to every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. The group is accepting donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good condition, and will also accept magazines no more than six months old. For more information or to join the Friends, contact
the Española Library at 747-6087 or Joan at 747-7905.
Court Advocate Training
The Court Appointed Special Advocate program for abused children needs Española Valley volunteers to advocate for young victims. The program is holding a training that begins March 19 for Rio Arriba, Los Alamos and Santa Fe county residents. An application and background check are required. Call 820-1500 for more information or go to www.casafirst.org.
Gang Prevention
Hope for Youth Alliance is seeking help with gang prevention events in the community and in local schools. The Alliance will bring in former gang members and artists to teach youth about the myths and harmful effects of gang involvement and associations. For more information call Daniel Arellano 929-9070.
English as a Second Language
Northern New Mexico College is offering free classes to Spanish-speaking individuals who wish to learn the basic fundamentals of how to speak, read and write in English. Classes are offered evenings in Española or via the internet for residents of the Chama/Tierra Amarilla area. For more information, contact the College’s Adult Basic Education
program at 747-2195 or 747-2198.
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.
Male Support Group
The Tewa Women United is holding the men-only “Brothers Inspiring Non-Violence Gathering” every Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 706A La Joya St. in Española. For more information, call Edgar Alonso at 758-7142 or Jon Naranjo at 920-0108.
Story Hour
The Española Public Library holds story hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 747-6088.
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 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. For more information, contact Dave Pineda at 670-3118.
Alcoholics Anonymous
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 Danny at 929-2569.
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 volunteer coordinator Dee Gledhill at 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.
