Items for Northern Briefs may be submitted by sending them to jgarcia@riograndesun.com Submissions must be received no later than noon Monday for publication that week.

Learn the basics of recording your own music and great creative with Garage Band on Mac computers from 4-5:30 p.m. March 26 at the Española Public Library. Sign up in advance at the library, seating is limited.

Acequia Workers Needed

Workers are needed to clean the Acequia del Potrero Community Ditch in Chimayó. Meet at 8 a.m. Saturday (3/28) between #155 Camino de los Ranchos (CR 94B) and Camino Sandoval bring shovels and pruners for both days. Pay is $20 an hour. For more information, call 505-310-2029.

American Legion Meeting

The American Legion members of Post 17 will meet, along with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17, at 6 p.m. April 1 for the monthly general membership meeting. The meeting will be at the Legion, 314 Hunter St. For information about becoming a member and supporting our veterans and enlisted personnel please contact Lorena Wigginton at 209-470-0708.

CASA First Training

Training for CASA First volunteers who wish to become court-appointed special advocates begins in April. For details, email info@casafirst.org or call 505-820-1500. For more information, visit www.casafirst.org

Exhibit

The Bond House Museum is showcasing the Northern New Mexico Artist Invitational Exhibit featuring artists Roger Montoya, Steve Chavez, Michelle Ferran, Nicholas Herrera and James Espinoza. The exhibit is on display through May 31. Admission is free. The Bond House is located at 706 Bond St. Exhibit hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call 747-8535 or send an email to sg.history65@gmail.com

Gamblers Anonymous

Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Santa Clara Behavioral Health Training Building, 360 Fog Road. Snacks will be served. Call in by dialing 267-807-9601 and enter access code 408387. For more information call Claudine at 505-670-2254.

Senior benefits

Seniors can get help in applying for SNAP, Medicare, Medicare Part D, LIHEAP, the Medicare Savings Program and Medicaid by contacting Mariah Sandoval with the Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services Department at 505-753-2143, ext. 5109. She can check eligibility and help seniors apply for the programs.