The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge at 7851 2nd St SW is hosting a community open house on Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is designed to garner community feedback on what’s happening at the Refuge. There will be refreshments, and Spanish interpretation as well. For more information, e-mail: valledeoro@fws.gov.
Dash for the Trash is an exciting community event hosted by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the Solid Waste Management Department, aimed at beautifying the Bosque area through a fun and competitive cleanup. Prizes will be awarded to the top cleaners and the top groups of cleaners, so participants will be welcome to sign up as individuals or groups.
The Bosque, a beloved natural area, requires continual care, and “Dash for the Trash” provides the perfect opportunity for individuals to unite and make a meaningful difference. By blending the spirit of competition with community service, we aim to inspire more residents to get involved and take pride in keeping Albuquerque beautiful. The event takes place Saturday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. You can register at: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=981611
Bike Thru ‘Burque Week is a weeklong celebration of bicycling in Albuquerque. Join us from October 20-27 in biking around your neighborhood, going to a nearby trail, visiting local businesses, or traveling to and from work. Win prizes by participating in biking activities throughout the week such as committing to ride, participating in the team, individual, or kids’ riding challenge, or photo scavenger hunt. We’ll kick off the week by riding at the upcoming ABQ CiQlovía on Sunday, October 20 and close out the festivities at Day of the Tread the following weekend. Learn more and commit to ride at www.bikethruburque.com
The Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (WSCONA) is hosting a Capital Outlay Funding seminar on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Mesa Community Center, 5500 Glenrio NW, and all neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend. This non-partisan seminar will provide an overview of how capital outlay funding works, how neighborhoods can request such funding through their elected officials, and an opportunity to ask questions of the elected officials who will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail Becky Davis at: beedee3@lawyer.com.
The public is cordially invited to come out to the Open Space Visitor’s Center at 6500 Coors NW this Saturday, September 14 between 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to celebrate its 40th anniversary! There will be many events for the entire family, including guided hikes, a panel discussion about the Past, Present, and Future of Open Space, live music from the High Desert Playboys and Open Space musicians Dogs on Leash, information booths, commemorative giveaways, cake, a short film on the history of Open Space, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/open-space-division-40th-anniversary-a-celebration