National Night Out – Hosts Needed

Heritage Hills Neighborhood Association (HHNA) is looking for hosts for 2014’s National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 5 at 7pm.

National Night Out 2014

 

HHNA neighbors have gathered over the years each August to meet and share in the spirit that has made our neighborhood such a great place to live. We are a diverse group of residents including as retirees, veterans, first time home owners, and young families. The idea of neighbor watching out for neighbor has been an ongoing endeavor for Hills Neighborhood Association (HHNA) and particularly for those who generously volunteer their time and effort to look out for the entire neighborhood.

If you are able to host for your nearby neighbors we will sign you up as an official NNO site with our Neighborhood Association and the City of Albuquerque. The Neighborhood Association will provide a yard sign, invitations to distribute to your neighbors, sign-in materials, a stipend for drinks and snacks. Hosts are asked to have a table for sign in, water and snacks, and to serve as a gathering point to engage conversation on your street. After the event, we will collect the sign in sheet for the drawings.

At the September General Meeting we will hold a drawing for both attendee’s and hosts, we’ve had area retailers donate over $250 of gift cards for our drawing. Hosts are eligible for a special volunteer host drawing.

The City of Albuquerque will have emergency responders and city officials visiting as many host homes as possible for a meet & greet.

For more information on National Night Out 2014, please check the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) website at http://natw.org/ and the City of Albuquerque NNO page at http://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-prevention-safety/national-night-out-1

With NNO just weeks away, please let us know if you are able to host Tuesday, August 5, 2014. If you have any questions please let us know! If you’ve already signed up, thank you again!

Contact us at info@hhna.us to sign up as a host!

Saturday April 26 Swing Dance

Saturday Night Swing

April 26, 2014 7-9 pm 

Dance to the music of the Dukes of Albuquerque – Music from the 40’s & 50’s.

NM Veterans Memorial
1100 Louisiana SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
http://www.nmvetsmemorial.org

 

Call 505-256-2042 for information. Free Admission, donations accepted.

 

 

Posted by Michael Rowan.

Jazz Under the Stars at Bachechi Open Space (Alameda and Rio Grande)

Free concert Saturday, April 19 from 6-10:30 p.m.

Courtesy of Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is proud to present a free concert and stargazing event on Saturday, April 19 at Bachechi Open Space.

The “Jazz Under the Stars” event features music, activities for children, high-powered telescopes, prizes and nature walks at Bachechi Open Space, a 27-acre farm along the Rio Grande bosque.

“Jazz Under the Stars is a great family event, and I want to encourage our community to get to know Bernalillo County’s excellent Open Space program,”Commission Chair Debbie O’Malley says.

Guitarist Ambrose Rivera is scheduled to perform at this free event. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of music under New Mexico’s night sky. (Please note that alcohol is not allowed on county property.)

“Jazz Under the Stars” is hosted by Bernalillo County Open Space, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and 103.7 The Oasis.

For more information please visit www.bernco.gov/openspace.

 

 

Posted by Michael Rowan.

National Park Week Offers Free Admission on April 19 & 20

If you’re ready to step into spring and get into the Great American Outdoors then plan ahead for National Park Week 2014.

Usually during National Park Week we get free access to parks for the whole week. This year they seem to be cutting back, as the free admission to parks is only on the opening weekend: April 19 & 20. Still, those fee-free days mean you can enter every one of the country’s 400+ national parks for free – and we’ve got plenty to choose from here in New Mexico! During the Free National Park Days on Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20, all national parks that usually charge for entry, waive the admission fee and you can explore without paying a cent. It’s a good excuse to plan a day trip to visit a park you don’t know yet, or return to an old favorite, with options from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite. The New Mexico National Parks with free admission on April 19 & 20 include:

Wherever you’re going, check the links above for current conditions at the park in case they have any special weather or other park alerts or info you need to know, and some may be having some additional special (and free) events. Albuquerque’s own Petroglyph National Monument is always free to enter (with a nominal parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon).Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is always free too.   Courtesy Bernalillo County Neighborhood Coordination

New Mexico Veterans Memorial Foundation Presentation this weekend

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The 2014 New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Foundation – Veterans Presentation Series is holding it’s fourth installment on Saturday, April 12, 2014, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  The Memorial is located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE.

 

Mr. Atilano David, a sergeant in the 31st Regiment, Philippine Division, will share his experiences during WWII in the Philippines.  

 

 In July, 1941, The War Department established a new command in the Philippines, with headquarters in Manila. This command was called the U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) and General Douglas MacArthur was recalled as its Commander.