Author: Rene Thompson

Recyclothes clothing drive will be taking clean, gently used clothes to benefit Albuquerque students and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Keep Albuquerque Beautiful has collaborated with Locker 505 to sponsor the 10th annual even,t held at Hinkle Family Fun Center at Indian School Road and Tramway Boulevard. Locker 505 partners with APS to make sure students have all they need to get through the school year, including shoes, socks, jackets, pants and shirts. Those who donate to the cause have a chance at winning prizes, and free donuts will be provided while supplies last.…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0apD6FSbAA St. Patty’s Day is starting off without a hitch at O’Niells Irish pub with Mac-Tire of Skye Pipers, who perform at at least six locations on the St. Patrick’s Holiday. Previous Next

The Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt St. NE, will be hosting a free COVID-19 booster clinic for all ages. No appointment is necessary. The clinic will run for 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 18. All brands of the booster are available, and insurance is not required, although participants are encouraged to bring their vaccine card for the booster update. For more info check out https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/events/free-covid-19-and-flu-vaccination-clinic-3

Juan Tabo is down to one lane starting at Copper Avenue, just north of I-40, and ending at Lomas Boulevard. Copper Avenue is completely closed off north of Juan Tabo. It is advised to exit at Eubank or Tramway boulevards from I-40. Construction is estimated to end March 18, according to the cabq.gov traffic report. Furthermore, on Lowell Avenue, from Spain Road to Persimmon Avenue, a crack sealing project will continue periodically through to Aug. 31 and might affect walkability in the area. For other current construction projects in the area to avoid, visit https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/documents/traffic-report-3-5-22-thru-3-20-22.pdf

Brandon Kennedy, host of KUNM Studio Sessions, has taken on another musical venture. As many locals pined for dance venues during the pandemic, Kennedy’s solution was to have outdoor headphone dance parties at parks and open spaces throughout Albuquerque. The Spring Equinox event runs 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday at the double shelter outdoor amphitheater at Elena Gallegos Open Space, featuring guest local DJ “The Rev.” Mitton. Headphones, which have been properly sanitized, are available to borrow at the event. Patrons can also bring their own Bluetooth-capable sets. The parties, or silent discos, can help to include kids with sensory issues or anxiety…

St. Patrick’s Day is a tradition at the O’Niell’s Irish Pub, where there will be an open indoor and outdoor patio, as well as music and events throughout the day. The Juan Tabo location opens from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to mark the holiday. There will be a limited food menu, and pickup/to-go/online orders will not be fulfilled during the holiday. The Mac-Tire of Skye Pipers will play from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Additionally, traditional Scottish bagpipe and drum band, playing locally since 2007, welcomes students and experienced musicians to learn about bagpiping. After 6 p.m. minors are strictly prohibited from both…

Topgolf hosts the Spring Academy next week with three-hour sessions March 21-23. Children ages 6-12 will learn everything there is to know about golf from swinging to chipping and putting as well as the rules and etiquette to golf. Junior golfers will experience first-hand, in-depth knowledge from pro instructors on how to develop a perfect swing and will include some Topgolf gifts. Instruction is a six-to-one ratio, so students will be in small learning clusters with each instructor daily. The three-day camp cost $129 and provides lunch for the kids. Lessons start at 9 a.m. with pickup at noon. For…

Children ages 8-12 can now register for the Jewish Community Center Spring Break STEM Camp. Students will learn what it takes to build and eventually launch their own rockets by the end of the week. Camp is all week from Monday, March 21, to Friday, March 25, and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after child care is available with reservation. Before care begins at 8 a.m., with after care running until 5 p.m. There will be both structured and non-structured learning playtimes and activities throughout the JCC facility, such as basketball and swimming. Cost is $350…

The class of 2025 Freshman Student Government at Eldorado High School is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, March 16, at Quarter Celtic Taproom on Juan Tabo. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m., and patrons must either mention Eldorado when ordering or show the attached flyer from their phones. Ten percent of all sales mentioning Eldorado will go toward the fundraiser. The funds will help the Class of 2025 through their four-year high school careers and will eventually be used for events like senior trip or prom in their final year. Quarter Celtic has a traditional Irish pub menu…

Children in second through sixth grade can spend spring break on an activity-filled adventure exploring flora and fauna from all over the world at the ABQ Biopark. Camps are separated into second- and third-graders, and fourth through sixth grades. Each day starts at 8:15 a.m., and children are expected to bring a lunch, snack and drinking water. The weeklong program is $50 per day, and parents can sign up for as little as one day or for the full week. The activities for each day are below: March 21: Enrichment Day — Campers will learn all about what it takes…