There will be a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, at New Mexico Tech’s Student Activities Center. Sign up for an appointment at www.bloodhero.com. The goal is to collect 70 pints of blood during this summer drive.
Program Assists Low- Income Phone Users
Western New Mexico Telephone Company, in conjunction with Federal Communications Commission, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, has worked to provide a Low Income Telephone Assistance Program to eligible customers that are served by WNMT.
People who receive Medicaid benefits or energy assistance through the New Mexico Human Services Department qualify for LITAP.
The program provides discounts for monthly basic telephone service, and if people currently do not have telephone service, they also may be eligible for reduced installation charges.
Customers of WNMT who qualify for LITAP are encouraged to contact the WNMT business office at 800-535-2330 for an application.
People also may contact the New Mexico Human Services Department at 800-432-6217 for information regarding the program.
Pie Town Water Association Meets
The Pie Town Water Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Pie Town Park pavilion. Members will elect two people to serve on the association’s board of directors.
Artist To Teach Kids About Making Pottery
Barbara Szabo, local artist and potter, will present a pottery workshop for elementary-age children at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16. She will teach children how to make a simple clay pot and more. The program is free.
DAV Sells ‘Best Of The Best’ Enchiladas
The Socorro chapter of Disabled American Veterans, 200 North Fifth St., will be hosting a red chile enchilada dinner Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DAV Commander Peter Romero said besides “the best of the best” enchiladas, the $6 plate includes beans and rice.
All proceeds support the veterans of the DAV, Romero said. For more information, call 835-0843.
Next Car-Seat Safety Class Is July 29
Healthy Family Initiative offers a child safety seat class the last Wednesday of each month, the next one being 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 29. HFI is located at 107 Faulkner St.
Participants who need a car seat are required to bring $15 in either cash or money order made to Safer New Mexico Now.
For more information, call Betty Cline at 835-8709.
Catron Democrats Meet Aug. 8
The Democratic Party of Catron County will have a planning and organizational meeting at 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Catron County Courthouse in Reserve.
Children’s Center Has Openings
There are full-time openings at the New Mexico Tech Children’s Center for children between the ages of 2 and 6. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and it only closes when the administrative offices are closed.
Enrollment is open to anyone in the Socorro community; rates are based on whether parents are students at Tech, work for Tech or are working in the community.
Income-eligible families can receive assistance from the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department Child Care Assistance Program.
Children do not have to be toilet trained, and children with special needs can be enrolled. People who are interested in finding out more about the center should call Ann at 835-5240 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Socorro Class Of ’80 Plans Reunion
All class of 1980 Socorro High School classmates are invited to the first planning meeting and potluck for the 30-year class reunion that will be sometime next year.
The meeting will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Rio de Agua Viva, 802 Mitchell Rd., off Evergreen Drive in Socorro.
Organizers are planning a fun event. People should bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share, as well as ideas for the reunion.
For any questions or to provide ideas, call Cyndi Mae Wade at 575-418-1483 or Inez Aguilar-Davis at 505-896-1106.
Water Coalition Meets Aug. 11
The next meeting of the San Agustin Water Coalition board of directors will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Datil Fire Station. The public is invited to attend.
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