Thursday, July 31, 2014

Upcoming community events

In celebration of World: Breastfeeding week. The Espanola WIC office invites the community to attend the annual World Breastfeeding Celebration for Breastfeeding WIC moms, babies and their families. Free event: August 6, 2014. 1-4 p.m. Espanola WIC office, 2010 Industrial Road. Raffles, prizes, snacks, refreshments and more. For more information: 505-753-4659.

Abiquiu's annual Santa Risa Festival will be held August 23, 2014. Mass: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Rosa ruins off Highway 84. Procession after mass. Free community potluck: 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in pueblo of Abiquiu. Children's games, entertainment, bingo, silent auction, venders, arts and crafts. Fun for all ages.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Friday markets start this week, plus other news notes

REMINDER: Friday markets start on July 18th and run through September 19th. Monday market schedules remain the same: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through October 27th.

Come meet old friends, visit with farmers, discover what is growing freshly picked from the fields, and shop for delicious fruits and vegetables. Onions, peas, quelites, chile, horno-roasted chicos, fresh chard, salad greens and other treats. WIC, Senior WIC, FVRx, EBT (SNAP) and Debit as well as cash accepted.  Children will be able to select a book from our free Kids’ Book Exchange.

On Saturday, July 10, 2014, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Sostenga! seventh annual garlic harvest festival. Featuring music and prizes for top garlic picking teams. Breakfast will be served. At Sostenga Center Farm at Northern New Mexico College, 1027 North Railroad Avenue in Espanola, NM. Call 505-747-2256 for more information.