Veteran’s Day will be observed on Monday, November 11 and there will be several City closures. However, there will be regular trash and recycle pickup, ABQ RIDE will run regular bus and Sun Van services, and the 311 Call Center will be open and taking calls. For a complete listing of what City services are available and which are not, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/holiday/news/veterans-day-holiday-information
The public is invited to join the officers of the Northwest Area Command on Thursday, October 31 – Halloween! – for Coffee With a Cop at Krispy Kreme, 3709 Ellison NW, at 9:00 a.m. Free coffee and a glazed doughnut will be offered to each attendee. This is a great opportunity to meet the officers, share concerns and ask questions, and enjoy the free refreshments. For more information, contact Pete Gelabert at: pgelabert@cabq.gov.
The Animal Welfare Department is seeking pet food donations, particularly peanut butter. Can you help? You can drop off donations at either the Eastside or Westside shelters, or you can order from Amazon and have food and goodies shipped directly. Visit: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5S9A193E58F0?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawGDaitleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQQiSxLKkEqmN-9z-j7CIc2NS6yWWhAuEI3rr_tcqWYoC9_DtKHhaSlwKQ_aem_zFODPbRuM53T3MXT2mYCPA.
When donating peanut butter, please only donate the regular kind, not the kind that needs stirring, and please make sure the peanut butter does NOT contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Fuse Makerspace, is excited to host this year’s fall Fix It Clinic on Friday, October 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This free, all-ages event provides a unique opportunity for participants to bring their broken household items such as bikes, small appliances, electronics, and sewing projects, and learn how to repair them with the guidance of experienced coaches. Instead of sending these items to the landfill, attendees will learn valuable skills in assessing, disassembling, and fixing their belongings.
The Fix It Clinic is more than just a repair event; it’s an educational experience that fosters sustainability and creativity. Last year, we had 31 coaches assist 69 participants in diagnosing and repairing their items, with attendees expressing high satisfaction from the hands-on, expert assistance they received. Participants can register at: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=981627.
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.