- Last Movie in the Park for the summer is Power Rangers on Saturday, August 26, at dusk, in Matthews Meadow Park, 3300 Mateo Prado NW.
- Post a photo to the Air Quality Facebook page of you and your pet enjoying the beautiful outdoors. The photo with the most likes will win a gift bag. Voting will close August 29.
- IDO hearing schedule for the LUPZ Committee has changed: August 16, September 13, and September 27. All hearings at 5:00 p. m. in Council (Vincent E. Griego) Chambers, One Civic Plaza.
- Absentee voter applications for the October 3 Municipal Election are now available. Absentee applications must be received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than September 29 at 5:00 p.m. More info.
- The Rio Grande Nature Center offers guided bird walks every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. There is a $3.00 parking fee.
- The U.S. Postal Service is now offering an online service that sends you an e-mail with a scanned graphic of what to expect to find in your mailbox each day. Learn more.
- On the first Sunday of every month, there is FREE ADMISSION for NM residents to the NM Museum of Natural History and Science in Old Town.
- The first Friday of every month, there is FREE ADMISSION to the Balloon Museum.
- Remember the free ARTScrawl events. More info here.
- Keep up with BioPark events here.
- NW Area Command Community Police Council meetings are the third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m., at the NW Substation, 10401 Cibola Loop NW.
- Consider volunteering at the Children’s Grief Center. Visit the web site.
- The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is looking for volunteers to participate in the Victim Services Alliance Program. More info.
- The ABC Library system is looking for volunteers: Application form.
- July history offerings are varied and interesting, and many are FREE! See calendars for Albuquerque and links for other parts of New Mexico.
- Time for summer music in Old Town every weekend. Enjoy no admission fee and good music.
- A severe mosquito season is predicted for this year. Remember the repellent and to avoid standing water on your property. Also beware of snakes if hiking in the desert.
- The Backyard Farming Series for 2017 in the South Valley.
- The Offcenter Community Arts schedule is here.
- If you’re interested in expanding your civic involvement and want to serve on a board or panel, from affordable housing to trails to police oversight, see for information on how to apply.
- The Pilot Recycling Drop-Off Site on West Side at Tower Pond Park, 86th Street and Tower SW, is now open. Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, milk and juice boxes, books, paper egg cartons, aluminum cans, foil and pie pans, and plastic bottles are accepted.
- BernCo Open Space activities can be found here.
- Visit ABCWUA tree rebate for the list of trees eligible for a rebate on planting a tree or call 505-842-WATR (9287), option #4 for more information.
