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February Roundup Cont’d from Page 8 host the meditation workshop, “Becoming a Spiritual Warrior & Mastering the Self” 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, presented by Maha Raja. Cost: $20 donation. Space is limited; RSVP: 329-1822. TACHE Conference — The 40th annual Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education State Conference, “Trabajando: Activism through Education,” is Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 11-14, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Conference Strands will include: Dreamers and DACA, Immigration Reform, Student Organizations and Activism, Representation in Academia, Social Awareness. Cost: $275 (must be TACHE members; membership available for $40). Information: 5243050 or tache.org. Video PSA Contest — City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) is again hosting a video public service announcement contest for local high school students through Feb. 17. Students are asked to create a 30-second video public service announcement on the theme “ESD Works for Me”; PSAs must focus on the array of services provided by the ESD, such as curbside recycling, citizen collection stations, and animal adoptions. No fee to enter. All entries must be mailed or delivered to Daniel Marin at ESD, 7968 San Paulo, 79907. Information: 621-6734. ESD is also hosting a T-shirt design contest through Feb. 17 for the official T-shirt for ESD’s Earth Day Celebration, open to all area middle and high school students. The winner will receive two complimentary t-shirts, and be recognized at ESD’s Earth Day Celebration on April 4, 2015. Participation is free; students may submit multiple designs. Information: 2126026 or [email protected]. Workforce Solutions Job Fairs — Workshop Solutions Borderplex, hosts an industry job fair for Transportation, Governmental and Agriculture jobs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Region 19, 6611 Boeing. Information: urgjobs.com. Rascals at Ruli’s — Ruli’s International Kitchen, 4176 N. Mesa, welcomes wellbehaved and leashed pets 2 to 6 p.m. the third Saturday of the month (Feb. 21). One dollar per all drinks sold at this time will be donated to The Humane Society of El Paso. Information: 313-4806 or on Facebook. Community Meeting on Futureland Pocket Park — El Paso Parks and Recreation Department host a community meeting in regards to the upcoming develop- February 2015 ment of “Futureland Park” pocket park at 12171 O’Donnell (O’Donnell and Dyer) in Northeast El Paso at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem. A pocket park is usually less than one acre in size and due to the size of the park, does not usually have parking. Information: 821-8909 Veterans Recreation Center classes — Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem, announces several classes for 2015, for youth and adults. Scholarships available. Information: 821-8909. • Ballet — Ongoing classes are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for age 3-7 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for age 8-17, Tuesdays. Cost: $21 per month. • Tae Kwon Do — 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 6-12. Cost: $21 per month. • Tai Chi — 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, for ages 18 and older. Cost: $20 per month. The center’s gym is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, for anyone interested in playing basketball. Call for schedule. The weight room/fitness center is open daily. Cost: $18 per month ($9 seniors), for ages 18 and older. For a good cause Safari Nights Gala — El Paso Chapter of the Safari Club International hosts its 12th annual gala, auction and expo at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, at El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, with 60 outfitter booths from around the world, wildlife artists and outdoor equipment specialists. Tickets: $100 ($50 ages 12-17; age 12 and younger admitted free but must acquire a ticket). Group tables available for $400-$1,200; available at 478-8505 or online at scielpaso.org. El Paso Chapter of the Safari Club International is one of the newest chapters in Texas, with members from the El Paso, Texas metro area, west Texas and southern New Mexico regions. 544-9811. Murray recently set the record for consecutive 100-yard games, breaking the record held by legend Jim Brown for more than 50 years. Fort Bliss Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance and registration. Check beforehand to see which gates are open to the public. Public access is available through the Sheridan, Chaffee and Buffalo Soldiers gates to West Bliss, and Biggs and Old Ironsides gates to East Bliss. Fort Bliss National Prayer Breakfast — The prayer breakfast is 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Centennial Club, Building 11199, East Bliss. The National Prayer Breakfast promotes spiritual resilience and strengthen esprit de corps across the installation. Tickets: $7. Tickets, information: 744-8339 or 568-1519. Tower Day — Climbers age 6 and older can have unlimited use the Tango Tower, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd. on East Fort Bliss. The Tango Tower is a 50-foot tall, six-sided structure with over 20 different high elements. No reservations required; all needed equipment is provided. Cost per person: $10. Information: 744-1532. Job Fair — Army Community Service will host the Fort Bliss Hiring Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Centennial Club, Biggs Army Airfield. Open to all active duty, family members, retirees and DoD ID cardholders. Information: 569-5838. Please see Page 10 Fire truck pull rematch — The truck pull benefiting Special Olympics Texas-Area 19 athletes is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Fire Fighters Academy, 6800 Delta (at Ascarate Park). Teams must consist of 10 members, one must be a female and the truck will be pulled 75 feet. Cost: $25 per individual; $250 teams of 10. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org. Heroes for the Homeless luncheon — Dallas Cowboys running back is keynote speaker for the he Salvation Army’s 2015 fundraising luncheon at noon Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Centennial Club and Banquet Hall on Fort Bliss. Tickets: $100 (tables for 10 are $1,000$1,500). Tickets/information: Rose Lucero, El Paso Scene Page 9
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