Committee of the Whole Meeting is open to the public Thursday, May 16

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Wednesday, May 15th, 3:35 pm

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center will host Committee of the Whole Meeting Thursday, May 16 from 5-10:30 p.m.

All City Council meetings are open to the public and public involvement is considered for select meetings. This particular meeting is not accepting public comments, but is open for locals to attend. The agenda will address appropriating funds for Fiscal Year 2014 and adjusting appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013. Those will be some of the main issues they go over, plus some other related content.

If you have a disability or need special assistance to attend the meeting contact the Council Office as soon as possible, preferably before the meeting date at 505-768-3100.

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center is located at One Civic Plaza.

For additional information contact Crystal Ortega at 505-768-3100 or email her at cortega@cabq.gov.

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Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in ABQ

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Tuesday, May 7th, 4:25 pm

The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden will celebrate National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The celebration invites nature lovers to go out to the gardens and join the fun. There will be demonstrations, giveaways and special talks about gardening. The celebration is a perfect opportunity to kick off your summertime planting.

Prices are included with admission to the BioPark.

The ABQ BioPark is located at 2601 Central Ave. NW.

For additional information contact the Botanic Gardens at 505-848-7112.

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'Run for the Zoo' is this Sunday, May 5

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Tuesday, April 30th, 5:41 pm

The ABQ BioPark will host 'Run for the Zoo' on Sunday, May 5 from 7-10 a.m.

New Mexicans from allover are welcomed to run or walk, as this is the 28th annual Run for the Zoo is this weekend. The day will be filled with running, fitness, and fun. Run for the Zoo is the largest running event in New Mexico. The run is always every first Sunday in May and has events for all ages and fitness levels.

This event is presented by Presbyterian & the New Mexico BioPark Society, which fund raises for ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden & Tingley Beach.

Pre-registration is required and fees vary.

The ABQ BioPark Zoo is located at 903 Tenth SW.

For additional information or to register call 505-764-6280, or visit their site at http://www.runforthezoo.com/.

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Gizmo Garage this Saturday at the East Mountains Library

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Friday, April 26th, 1:41 pm

The East Mountain Library is offering the Gizmo Garage event Saturday, April 27, from 3-5 p.m.

The Gizmo Garage is an event that will show adults and teens how to check out and download eBooks, go over different eReaders, and assist you with your own device or similar digital devices. Try out several eReader models to see if eReaders are the right choice for you to enjoy your favorite books.

The East Mountain Library is located at 1 Old Tijeras Rd, Tijeras, NM.

For additional information contact the East Mountain Library at 505-281-8508.

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Spring clean up at the Menaul trailhead, April 20

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Friday, April 19th, 11:52 am

The Spring Cleanup will continue this Saturday, April 20, at the Menaul trailhead, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Open Space Division has hosted several cleanups around the Albuquerque area that started in April. The goal is to cleanup graffiti, cleanup trash from trails, and maintenance the trails if needed. Volunteers can get involved and help the cleanup efforts near their neighborhoods by simply showing up and lending a hand. There is no registration necessary for the event, but for groups of 10 or more contact 505-452-5213. Participants under age 18 must have a parent or guardian present with them.

Volunteers are urged to bring water, dress appropriately, wear tennis shoes, working gloves, and perhaps pack a sack lunch.

The Menaul trailhead is located at on Menaul Blvd, just east of Tramway.

For additional information contact the Open Space Division at 505-452-5216.

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Celebrate Albuquerque's 307th Birthday this weekend

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Thursday, April 18th, 5:21 pm

It's Albuquerque's 307th Birthday! Historic Old Town will host a celebration welcoming locals to enjoy the festivities on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The celebration will include many children's activities such as face painting, rock wall climbing, panning for gold and lots more. The best part of the event is for families to be able to learn about Albuquerque's history and background, while enjoying a day out with the family. Albuquerque has a rich history that some may not know much about, but this birthday party will help those discover how their city became what it is today by exploring different 'eras' that have effected the Albuquerque area.

Historic Old Town is located just south of Rio Grande and I-40.

For additional information visit CultureABQ.com or call 311.

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So you want to be a bee keeper?

Submitted by Avicra Luckey on Wednesday, April 17th, 12:35 pm

Learn how to keep bees and enjoy honey fresh from your back yard with Albuquerque Open Space.

The backyard beekeeping classes will begin this Sunday, Apr. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center.

This week’s class will focus on basic bee biology and hive architecture. Students will also learn what exactly a beekeeper does and what to expect. By the end of the workshops students will have a better idea of how much time and equipment bee keeping requires.

Other workshop topics and dates are as follows:

· May 12: Spring Hive Maintenance

· June 30: Summer Hive Maintenance

· Sep. 8: Fall Hive Maintenance

· Oct. 6: Making Wax Products

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