Across the City
Words of Wisdom From The Urban Gardener
Submitted by the Gardener's Guild
“It’s Never Too Early To Think About Growing Something”
Get prepped now for the spring season at Gardeners’ Guild (GG). Help clear the path for 2008 outreach projects by giving a new home to some well-loved products at the supply shop. Find a variety of items, moving out to make room for the coming year’s best. Due to future changes in availability, quality and manufacturing, selected popular and high-quality tools plus decor is now will on sale at half the price. We’re letting them go instead of reordering them in a lesser form. Change can be a good thing — great quality at a 50% savings . All proceeds from this sale will go directly to the development of a publishing studio, new workspace/teaching area and outreach services for our ‘future gardeners’ by focusing on the education of younger children at GG and online.
This Year’s Garden...
If you didn’t grow food in your garden last year, consider doing it in 2008. New Mexico is a great place to grow edibles all year long. Consider adding herbs or your favorite veggie to a garden space. Home-grown food is tastier, cheaper, more nutritious and much more educational. No spot of dirt for an in-ground garden? Many edible varieties do well in containers, offering ways to conserve resources. The edible varieties that grow best will change from season to season and region to region, providing even ‘advanced’ gardeners the opportunity to experiment with something new. Send your questions here.
The ecological ideal of eating only local foods might seem a distant possibility, living in a desert. A few plants in every yard has a significant positive impact and allows anyone to green their scene. Grow what you can, learn new techniques, share with others and contribute to your local food resources. If you do grow things for harvest this year, consider expanding your yield by trading with others. Help to establish the informal food exchange amongst backyard farmers in your neighborhood by visiting this website. 
Love Your Leaves - Follow Your Particular Interests!
What sprouts your seed? Native plants? Water collection? Container gardening? Carnivorous plants? GG - the urban gardening support group develops its creative studio is coming up on four years old, the daily operations of this gardening support group has proven that change happens with one individual following their passion, if equipped with right tools for the project. GG is an organization that offers relevant services through access, education and empowerment for the public. This small community organization has built a network of talented and thoughtful members to engage urban citizens in environmental pursuits, all focused on creative solutions.
Be inspired by what modest membership funds and lots of very hard work have created already. Please renew your membership here. Thank you!
Albuquerque Storyteller To Perform At International Women's Day Celebration
Submitted By The Soroptimist International
On Saturday, March 8, 2008 marks International Women’s Day! Three local organizations with national and international ties – Soroptimist International of the Duke City, American Association of University Women Albuquerque Chapter and the Business and Professional Women of Albuquerque – will help New Mexico women commemorate this day with the 2008 International Women’s Day Celebration. The luncheon will take place at the University of New Mexico Student Union Ballroom at 11 a.m. Tickets to the event are $30.
“This is a day to honor and recognize the women’s rights movement all over the world,” says Joy Donelson, founder of the Soroptimist International of the Duke City Club. “We will spend this day celebrating our achievements and honoring local women who have made a difference.”
In addition to the luncheon and awards ceremony, local storyteller, Ramona King, will present a moving and inspirational presentation to observe the occasion.
“My mission is to devote my passion for storytelling, performance and technique to positively impact the lives of school-aged children and their families,” states King.
In addition, music will be provided by the Albuquerque Heritage Council and La Cueva High School student, Jamie Foster. For more information call Joy Donelson at 505-797-8032.
Lafarge, through its Building Blocks of Our Community Grant Program, Cordially Invites You and Your Friends tothe Grand Opening of Endorphin Power Company’s Waterman Power House
Sober-Living EnvironmentandThe Endorphin Power University.
Join us on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 2 p.m.
To Thank our Donors, Honor our Volunteers and Celebrate a Successful Passage From a Long Project to a Sober Reality.
509 Cardenas SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
RSVP to Jen Sparks at
505-217-5579
Bernalillo County Needs You!
The Bernalillo County Bureau of Elections would like to be part of your neighborhood association meetings. The County Clerk’s Office would like the opportunity to register people to vote and recruit Poll Officials to work future elections. The County Clerk would also be available to attend meetings to answer any questions you may have. This would be a great opportunity to get neighborhoods involved in the election process. You may also visit our website or call us at 505-468-1225 or 505-468-1218 for more information.
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