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Members of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce may list their events on this special "Member Events Calendar" by simply submitting their event information to the Chamber by email:
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CHAMBER SPONSORED EVENTS, CLICK HERE!
· AUGUST 20 - RIBBON CUTTING FOR CAKE FETISH
· AUGUST 20 – WORKFORCE LINKS JOB FAIR
Workforce Links is comprised of US Probation & Pretrial for
the District of NM, NM Department of Labor, NM Corrections, NMCD
Probation and Parole Division, La Pasada Halfway House, Diersen
Charities, and the City of Albuquerque, is sponsoring a Job Fair for
ex-offenders who are putting the past behind them. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 11am to 3pm
CNM Student Services Center Cafeteria, · AUGUST 20 – MUSIC AT MADELINE'S PLACE
Enjoy the best of Albuquerque's contemporary folk artists
this summer.
· AUGUST 20 – KICK CANCER!
Calling all American Cancer Society supporters and Lobo Sports fans!Come join us at this upcoming event…Lobo Men's Soccer will strap on their shin guards and team up with the American Cancer Society to "Kick Cancer" for a pre-season exhibition game at the UNM Soccer Complex on Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. against nationally ranked Notre Dame. Following the game the Lobos will be auctioning off autographed team jerseys, soccer balls and other items to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Camp Enchantment. Camp Enchantment is a week-long camp for children ages 7-17 who have had cancer. The Lobos will also be giving away a pair of Lobo Basketball season tickets at some point during the exhibition. Entry to this game is free but all Lobo fans are encouraged to do their part and help the team "Kick Cancer." Donations will be accepted at the gate to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Camp Enchantment. Society staff and volunteers will be on hand to help answer questions and provide information on available programs, services, fundraising and volunteer opportunities. For more information: Ariana Vigil, Quality of Life Manager - Camp Enchantment at the American Cancer Society at (505) 559-9423 or ariana.vigil@cancer.org.
· AUGUST 21 - " 7 KEYS TO SUCCESS IN A CHANGING ECONOMY"
Join us for the first in our "Marketing Your Business In A Changing Economy" Workshop Series Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will show you how to grow your business when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients. Learn how Direct Response Marketing will transform your business and magnetically attract customers/clients. You can stop begging prospects to do business with you. All sessions will be 9 am - 10:30 am each day. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. Sessions are limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat. You do not have to attend all 4 workshops unless you so desire. NEXT WORKSHOPS:
Sept. 18: "The Most Common Business Marketing Mistakes"
Oct 16: "The 5 Quickest Ways to Get More Customers"
Nov 13: "Who's Still Buying, Even In A Recession (Tracking a Market With Money) Presented by: J. Wayne Story, President, Interrupt Marketing Consultants. Mr. Story is a serial entrepreneur (owner of 3 Businesses here in the Albuquerque area). Mr. Story invests most of his time helping business owners grow their businesses with non-traditional, 'Outside The Box' marketing and advertising strategies. As a consultant, he designs and helps implement, trackable marketing and advertising systems to bring in customers month after month automatically. Mr. Story also hosts a monthly "Power Circle" of 60 business owners studying No BS Marketing Tactics and has a telecoaching and a mastermind program for business owners. He is a former President of the Executive Association of Greater Rio Rancho, current Board Member and volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.
• AUGUST 22 - RIBBON CUTTING FOR INDIAN PUEBLO CULTUR.CTR Join The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s East Entrance Renovation Project on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 11:15 am. They are located at 2401 12th St. NW.
• AUGUST 22 - QUALITY CONVERSATIONS LUNCHEON
Join Quality New Mexico on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Hotel Albuquerque for the Quality Conversations Luncheon with Dr. Joseph Lannon of U.S. Army Armament Research, Development & Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ -2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient.$35 QNM Members or $50 Non-Members. Click HERE to Register!
• AUGUST 22 - SALSA UNDER THE STARS
The place for enjoying the hottest Salsa dance music at the coolest
dance spot in Albuquerque: Friday nights at The Albuquerque Museum
Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to
10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or
shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer
Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage
Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads,
desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from
their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of
Music.
Son Como Son Tickets for this evening's concert are: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org
• AUGUST 22 - GAIA GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 19th Annual Greater Albuquerque Innkeepers Association Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, August 22nd, 2008 at the Santa Ana Golf Club located at 288 Prairie Star Rd, Santa Ana Pueblo. It will be a four-person scramble beginning at 8 am with a shotgun start. Proceeds to benefit Greater Albuquerque Innkeepers Association’s Scholarship and Contributions Committee. Your participation directly supports educational opportunities in our community for the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. The fee is $425.00 per team of 4 or $115 per player. Please make checks payable to GAIA and mail to: GAIA, P.O. Box 14737, Albuquerque, NM 87191.
• AUGUST 24 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR PALOMA LANDING
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AUGUST 24 –
ABQ INTERNATIONAL CLUB PAELLA PARTY The Albuquerque International Club invites you to Paella Party: Demonstration and Tasting on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. A gourmet introduction to the AIA Fall 2008 Season. The Menu includes two different Paella dishes, a salad, light appetizers to chew on while demonstration is going on, a desert, and wine. Please RSVP by August 16, 2008 to info@abqinternationalclub.org. We really need your reservation if you are planning to come so the International Cuisine Committee can plan and purchase food and drinks accordingly. The cost: $15/person. We will appreciate if you send your checks to AIA, PO Box 92995, Albuquerque, NM 87199 by August 20, 2008. For further information please contact: Monika Ghattas, phone: 255-7753, Monghattas@aol.com.
• AUGUST 25 – ABQ THE MAGAZINE'S CHEF KNOCKOUT 2008
Eight local restaurants battle in the kitchen with four thirty-minute challenges on Monday, August 25th from 5:30 – 10:00 pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Nine celebrity judges will determine the winners. Albuquerque’s hottest restaurants will be on hand with their tastiest specialties. This event is held in conjunction with Ben E. Keith Foods. All proceeds benefit The Storehouse. In addition to the main event, local restaurant vendors will have the opportunity to showcase their specialty and unique menu items. Expected attendance at this event is 1,000 people! Restaurants participating will have a link on Albuquerque The Magazine’s website promoting attendance. The price to attend is $35 and you can get tickets at any Flying Star Café and Satellite Coffee locations. For more information, call (505) 842-1110.
• AUGUST 26 – BE IN THE MOMENT AND SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE
• AUGUST 27 - SEMINAR - INCREASE PROFITABILITY & GROWTH
ActionCOACH New Mexico, will be presenting 6 Steps to a Better Business Wednesday August 27, 2008 at the Chamber offices in the Willard boardroom. Mark and Nicole Tobiassen, will show you in 2 hours the 5 key drivers to increasing profitability, and how to position your company for growth in any market. Lunch will be served to those who RSVP. Call 505-263-5657 or email marktobiassen@actioncoach.com to reserve your seat today. There is a $29 fee per business (limit 2 persons).
• AUGUST 27 - ST. JAMES TEA ROOM - SUMMER CIGAR TEA
The tradition continues! It was touch and go for a while and a flurry of activity in our city council chambers where a ban on cigar smoking was under consideration, but reason saved the day (or was it grace?) We continue our tradition of The Cigar Tea. For the last five summers we have gathered on the porch or in the courtyard on an August evening for cigar enthusiasts to enjoy a full three-course tea for dinner, fine cigars, a sampling of fortified wines such as Sherry, Port, and Madeira, and of course, great conversation. Our spring cigar tea was well attended, and space is limited to just around 30 people, so call for your reservation soon! We heard a rumor that there may be a demonstration on the Art of Antique Straight Razor Shaving! There are some of us who enjoy traditions of all kinds; this is an evening for those who enjoy the more masculine sort.
901 Rio Grande N.W. Suite E-130
To Make a Reservation: Please call 505-242-3752 for availability and payment information. Please do not simply send us a check without calling. Reservations are complete when we have confirmed your reservation and have received payment.
• AUGUST 28- MAKEOVER THURSDAY! AT THE BODY & SKIN CLINIC
Join the Body & Skin Clinic for complimentary non-stop makeovers by Lehsa featuring new spring products from Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Snacks and sips are included...plus raffles, gifts with purchase, door prizes and fun!! This is a $75 value!
Thursday, August 28, 2008 5 :00 - 7:30 pmBody & Skin Clinic - 4004 Carlisle Blvd. NE Ste. S
RSVP is requested by calling (505) 872-2900 since space is limited.
· AUGUST 30 - FALL PLANT PREVIEW
Come to Jackalope at 6400 San Mateo NE off 1-25 on Saturday, August 30th at 9:30 am to hear Kathy Ellis, General Manager of High Country Gardens retail stores. Plan ahead and prepare for fall planting!http://www.jackalope.com/
• AUGUST 30 - HAAK'U MUSEUM FUNDRAISING EVENT
Haak'u Museum invites you to be a part of an exclusive fundraising event. The Closing of the Lee Marmon Pueblo Places & Faces Exhibit. Our evening will feature an exquisite four course dinner prepared by "Chef Jay." This semi-formal event will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Fundraising activities will include a live auction featuring rare, limited edition signed prints from Lee Marmon as well as a silent auction featuring Acoma Pottery and work from local artists. We will also provide a sneak peak of our new exhibit: The History and Restoration of San Esteban del Rey Mission: 1700 to Present. This is a limited seating engagement. Seats will be $150 per person. Attendees will receive a signed book of stamps uniquely designed with photographs by Lee Marmon. For reservations and information, please contact Maureen Chavez at 505-552-7865 or 1-800-747-0181 x 7865 or visit our website at www.acomaskycity.org.
• SEPTEMBER 3 – LEARN HOW TO 'BRAND' YOUR BUSINESS
Dorothy Gilbert of Brand Focus presents a seminar on defining your brand and using it in simple marketing tasks. The seminar will be held at the Willard Board Room at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce building, 115 Gold Ave. S.W and include lunch, the seminar, and a certificate for an hour of free marketing consulting. And, we'll have you back to your busy day in about an hour! The seminar will have something for every business owner who wants to better define their company or products, distinguish himself or herself from the competition, or grow a customer base. The seminar will be held on September 3, 2008, noon, on “Helping Brands.” You will learn: Getting the word out about your services; Services as products; Putting the brand to words (GACC members: includes a section on writing your 75-word descripiton for the Chamber directory) and Overcoming market-phobia. Business owners, especially those with services, that attend this seminar should be able to take away next steps for packaging their services, and writing and talking about their services. Business owners that distribute or produce products will also benefit. Please RSVP to Dorothy at dgilbert@focusmarketingus.com or call 505.553.2345. Cost is $54 per 1-houd seminar, which includes a box lunch, a 1-hour consulting certificate, and tax. GACC discount: GACC members, take $8 off. Make checks payable to Dorothy Gilbert.
· SEPTEMBER 4 - RIBBON CUTTING FOR EXTRA SPACE STORAGE Join The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Extra Space Storage, the nation's second largest operator of self-storage facilities, for a Re-Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event will be held Thursday, September 4th, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at 201 Eubank Blvd, SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123. Come visit our facility and enjoy free food, free gifts and discounted rates for the grand re-opening. Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11:30 am. www.extraspace.com
· SEPTEMBER 4 - SUGARLAND IN CONCERT Sugarland has quickly made a name for itself as one of the rockingest country acts on the road, and they're giving audiences across the country a regular string of chart topping performances! This fiery and dynamic duo is Jennifer fiery singer and charismatic Kristian, the former alternative folk-rocker have created an artistic partnership that is as unique as it is compelling. Don't miss these talented performers September 4th, 2008 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods! ... Tickets on sale now ... visit Ticketmaster on-line or call (888) 324-0348 for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older in order to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com/attractions.asp.
· SEPTEMBER 6 – RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER
The dream to annually provide housing, comfort and care to hundreds more families of ill or injured children is now a reality. Ronald McDonald House has expanded to 30 guest rooms and will honor the many individuals, businesses and foundations that made the expansion possible at the upcoming Heroes of the House black tie gala. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 6 to 11 p.m. in the beautiful Sendero Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. The event features a no host hospitality hour, a spectacular silent auction, a dinner of culinary delights and dancing to Vanilla Pop, the coolest, hippest, swingin’-est band around. Tickets are $100 per person or sponsor a table of eight for $1,000. For tickets and more information call (505) 842-8960. For support and sponsorship information call Stella Lavis at (505) 925-2220 or salavis@comcast.net or visit the RMHC of New Mexico Website at http://www.rmhc-nm.org/events/heroes.php
• SEPTEMBER 9 - WEBINAR ON EVALUATION PRACTICE
Strengths Based Approach to Evaluation Practice
($29) Webinar -
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
· SEPTEMBER 10 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR FOUR HILLS CC
Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting for the Four Hills Country Club’s new state of the art driving range. We will have a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm followed by a patio cook-out. The cook-out will be steak and chicken fajitas, beans and rice, soft drinks and tea with a cash bar for only $15 per person. Everyone is welcome to join! Along with the celebration of the new driving range, the Four Hills Country Club would like to announce that they are nearing their 50th Anniversary and at this time they are proud to announce that our membership is full! July 4th, 2009 will mark their anniversary and leading up to that eventful day they will be celebrating each month with a fun event for their members. The improvements to the driving range include a 50% larger tee area, three target greens of various yardages, and a new short game area six times larger then the previous one. This is just the beginning of the improvements they want to make to the club. The future holds plans to replace the irrigation system, add entrance gates and revamp the club house. Four Hills Country Club is located at 911 Four Hills Rd. in Albuquerque. For more information, please visit www.fourhillscc.com
· SEPTEMBER 10 – Ribbon Cutting for Corrales Executive Offices
Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting for the Corrales Executive Offices on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm. They are located at 3824 Corrales Rd. in Corrales.
· SEPTEMBER 13 – ARE YOU SEEKING TRAVELING COMPANIONS?
Join All-Ways Traveling on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 1:50 - 3:20 pm at the Flying Star Cafe on Wyoming and Paseo del Norte. We are forming a casual social group for those seeking traveling companions. We will continue to meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the same time and place. Bring your suggestions about the places we might go as a group as well! For more information, call Cathryn Fletcher at 505-296-7300.
· SEPTEMBER 17 – MUSIC AT MADELINE'S PLACE
Enjoy the best of Albuquerque's contemporary folk artists
this summer.
· SEPTEMBER 18 - NEW MEXICO TECH EXPO LUNCHEON
Albuquerque Grand Hotel –
Airport
· SEPTEMBER 18 - "COMMON BUSINESS MARKETING MISTAKES"
Join us for the next event in our "Marketing Your Business In A Changing Economy" Workshop Series. Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will show you how to grow your business when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients. Learn how Direct Response Marketing will transform your business and magnetically attract customers/clients. You can stop begging prospects to do business with you. All sessions will be 9 am - 10:30 am each day. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. Sessions are limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat. You do not have to attend all 4 workshops unless you so desire. NEXT WORKSHOP:
Oct 16: "The 5 Quickest Ways to Get More Customers"
Nov 13: "Who's Still Buying, Even In A Recession (Tracking a Market With Money)
Presented by: J. Wayne Story, President, Interrupt Marketing Consultants. Mr. Story is a serial entrepreneur (owner of 3 Businesses here in the Albuquerque area). Mr. Story invests most of his time helping business owners grow their businesses with non-traditional, 'Outside The Box' marketing and advertising strategies. As a consultant, he designs and helps implement, trackable marketing and advertising systems to bring in customers month after month automatically. Mr. Story also hosts a monthly "Power Circle" of 60 business owners studying No BS Marketing Tactics and has a telecoaching and a mastermind program for business owners. He is a former President of the Executive Association of Greater Rio Rancho, current Board Member and volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.
• SEPTEMBER 23 - WEBINAR ON ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Helping Your Organization Navigate Change ($29) Webinar - 1:00 pm –
2:30 pm • SEPTEMBER 25 - SALES AND SUCCESS SUMMIT
The annual event you've been waiting for! The Novak Group presents the event of the year - the Sales & Success Summit and Motivational Luncheon on September 25, 2008 at the Embassy Suites. Featuring Speakers: Tod C Novak "The Birds, The Human Connection in Sales"; Don Daniel Ortiz, "Defining success, with meaning and purpose"; and Jeffrey Washington "Effort is not a four letter word." New this year we are presenting a Full Day seminar that will include 3 speakers and a sit down luncheon with your choice of meal. Would you like to know what makes a millionaire tick? Through out the day Tod will be interviewing some prominent local business people who are the definition of the word success. How did they establish their company? What were the challenges encountered? How do they market themselves so effectively? Would you like to know the answers to these questions, plus some of your own? You will have the opportunity to ask these millionaires a question of your choice at the Sales and Success Seminar! Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Hear from experts who are already getting the results you want! Networking before the morning session, at lunch and after the afternoon session Tod will present 2 sessions. A morning session: (an introduction to The Birds ) and an afternoon session: (The Advanced Birds, The" how to " close more sales with the human connection). Informative, fun, fresh and right on target; a one of a kind day that will impact your life forever!! Don't wait to register, this event will be sold out, For Registration and details go to the website www.thenovakgroup.com and click on upcoming events or call us @505-792-5820 or email Donna@thenovakgroup.com.
• SEPTEMBER 27 - ADELANTE'S 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Join Adelante for their 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 5:30 pm - 12:00 am at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque at 330 Tijeras NW. The anniversary celebration will highlight Adelante's achievements over the past 30 years and will provide funding for the agency to support nearly 700 individuals with disabilities in New Mexico! There will be a silent auction, dinner and live auction as well as live entertainment and music by the Pink Flamingos. The attire is formal and the cost is $100 per ticket or tables of ten available for $1000. There are also special room rates available - please call the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque for details at 1-800-223-1234 and ask for the "Adelante Room Block." Adelante Development Center Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and will receive 100% of the proceeds. Visit our website at www.goadelante.org to learn more about Adelante's mission and programs. For reservations or if you have questions, please contact the Development Office at 505-314-7149 or 505-449-4022.
• SEPTEMBER 30 - WEBINAR ON EVALUATION 101
Evaluation 101
($29) Webinar - 1:00 pm • SEPTEMBER 30 – SOMEDAY IS HERE, WAIT FOR ME
Running late and frazzled? Seeking an
easier way to manage your time and arrive fresh as a daisy? Would
you like some guidance through the many methods and tips on
organizing time and simplifying your to do list?
• OCTOBER 2 - MEET THE TVC TEAM
Technology Ventures Corporation helps take innovations to market. TVC assists entrepreneurs in all of the steps along the way: creating great products, building successful companies, and assisting with access to capital... and they do it all for free! If you are a technology company seeking capital, you can meet the TVC team and find out what TVC can do to help you create, start, or grow your technology. TVC will be hosting an event for inventors and entrepreneurs looking for free help to get their idea off the ground. Past successful presenters will be on hand to talk about their experience at forming and funding a venture-backed technology company. Complimentary food will be provided.
Thursday, October 2, 2008.
• OCTOBER 3 - JOY JUNCTION'S 22ND ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
You are cordially invited to attend Joy Junction’s 22nd Anniversary Banquet at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Albuquerque on Friday, October 3rd. featuring contemporary Christian music sensation, Jaci Velasquez, and special guest speaker, Coach (Ken) Carter, whose real life story was featured in the movie, “Coach Carter.” There will be a banquet, silent auction, and book release. Doors open at 6:00 pm for a silent auction, and the event starts at 7:00 pm. Every guest receives a complimentary autographed book. Joy Junction is New Mexico’s largest and only shelter serving homeless women and families; providing shelter, meals, clothing and most importantly spiritual teaching and training from the Word of God; the Bible. We look forward to having you as part of our celebration by joining in the wonderful work that is going on at Joy Junction and invite you to participate by sponsoring a table at the Banquet. You may also obtain individual tickets if you would like. Please call our Corporate Office for banquet tickets by phone at 505-217-9586. Tickets are $75 in advance (if purchased by September 12, 2008), and $100 after September 12th. We look forward to seeing you at the Banquet! www.joyjunction.org/banquet
· OCTOBER 16 - "5 QUICKEST WAYS TO GET MORE CUSTOMERS"
Join us for the next event in our "Marketing Your Business In A Changing Economy" Workshop Series. Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will show you how to grow your business when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients. Learn how Direct Response Marketing will transform your business and magnetically attract customers/clients. You can stop begging prospects to do business with you. All sessions will be 9 am - 10:30 am each day. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. Sessions are limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat. You do not have to attend all 4 workshops unless you so desire.
NEXT WORKSHOP: Nov 13: "Who's Still Buying, Even In A Recession (Tracking a Market With Money) Presented by: J. Wayne Story, President, Interrupt Marketing Consultants. Mr. Story is a serial entrepreneur (owner of 3 Businesses here in the Albuquerque area). Mr. Story invests most of his time helping business owners grow their businesses with non-traditional, 'Outside The Box' marketing and advertising strategies. As a consultant, he designs and helps implement, trackable marketing and advertising systems to bring in customers month after month automatically. Mr. Story also hosts a monthly "Power Circle" of 60 business owners studying No BS Marketing Tactics and has a telecoaching and a mastermind program for business owners. He is a former President of the Executive Association of Greater Rio Rancho, current Board Member and volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.
• OCTOBER 23 - B.B. KING IN CONCERT
BB King will be live in concert on October 23rd at the Inn of the Mountain Gods! "King of the Blues" and the "Ambassador of the Blues", and indeed he's reigned across the decades as Blues Music's most recognizable and influential artist. His half-century of success owes as much to his shining personality and soulful guitar licks as for his hard work as a touring musician. He consistently logged between 200 and 300 shows a year! Tickets are on sale right now so don’t miss the King of Blues at the Inn! Must be 18 years of age or older in order to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com
• OCTOBER 28 - IT'S IN HERE SOMEWHERE & IT'S INTERESTING
Piles sliding off the desk and pages
getting lost? Seeking an easier way to control the stacks and access
the information you need? Would you like some guidance through the
many ways to sort, store, and find your paper and simplify your
life?
• OCTOBER 31 - FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD IN COSTUME
Mary J. Mann Photography will be hosting our annual Halloween Fundraiser on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. We will be having a party with treats and in exchange for a blanket (twin size preferably), we will photography your child in costume and make a 5x7 photography for you! The fundraiser will benefit Albuquerque Rescue Mission, www.abqrescue.org. This fine organization has been serving the homeless in Albuquerque since 1954. They need many things. Our goal is to get as many twin sized blankets as we can. There is a great need as winters in Albuquerque get colder each year and the number of Americans slipping into economic hardships increases. If you would like to help us, please contact Mary or Paula at 505-889-9608 or email us at mary@maryjmann.com. We are located at 10320 Cottonwood Park NW.
• NOVEMBER 1 - THE "JUSTICE FOR ALL" BALL
Join us for the first annual “Justice for All Ball” to honor those who work to open the courts to all New Mexicans with the Pamela B. Minzner Equal Access to Justice Award on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Embassy Suites – Albuquerque located at 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. There will be Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing. Black tie suggested. The event is sponsored by Equal Access to Justice and the State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. For more information or to purchase sponsorships/tickets, please contact Kate Mulqueen at kmulqueen@nmbar.org or Martha Chicoski at mchicoski@cabq.gov.
• NOVEMBER 9 - BILL COSBY IN CONCERT Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades, and he's been making America laugh the whole time! In the 1960s, his stand-up act spawned a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which won eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. In the 1980s, he rocked television with the The Cosby Show, a hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom. He will be at the Inn of the Mountain Gods with showtimes at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM ... Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days before the show ... visit Ticketmaster on-line or call (888) 324-0348 for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com
• NOVEMBER 28 - THUNDERBIRDS OPENING NIGHT
The Albuquerque Thunderbirds open their 2008-09 season in the NBA Development League on Friday, November 28th at 7 p.m. when they host the Colorado 14ers at Tingley Coliseum. All home games for the 2008-2009 season will be played at Tingley Coliseum, and tickets are on sale now! Visit www.abqtbirds.com to stay up to date on the latest happenings with your Thunderbirds. Call 505.265.DUNK now to reserve your seats in the Courtside Club, VIP Room, and various arena seating levels.
Newspapers in Education, an organization within the ALBUQUERQUE PUBLISHING COMPANY, has provided newspapers, training and materials to teachers since 1976. The group is looking for corporate sponsors to help provide funding for newspapers for classrooms, a monthly letter, calendar of events, e-mail activities and access to on-line materials for teachers. Call Diane Campbell at 505-823-7777 for more information on the program. |
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