SAVE THE DATE!
Are you working on health equity and social justice issues and would like to
unify with like minded New Mexicans?
Are you curious to learn more about anti-racism strategies? Do you want to
participate in changing public policy in New Mexico?
Then join the New Mexico Health Equity Working Group (NMHEWG) at the Rotunda Building on University & Basehart as we welcome the renowned
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones from the CDC who will present:
Steps to Address Institutional Racism
and engage us in reflection and collaborative action planning.
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. Call Tony Watkins, 505 270-8188, for more
information and to reserve a seat.
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Bernalillo County Community Health Council – www.berncohealthcouncil.org
Bilingual directory of social service and health resources -
www.mycommunitynm.org

Good turnout, inspiring resolution by Otero County NAACP President, Warren Robinson, great entertainment,  beautiful people, great conversations, and a nice cool breeze in the shade of the cottonwood trees next to the Alamogordo Public Library made for a delightful event.  The theme was a salute to Asians and Pacific Islanders across the world.

Opening event from the  state of  Hawaii was by Michael and Desiree Salé, stationed at HAFB.  Michael sang traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs accompanied with his guitar and ukulele.  Traditional hula dance was performed by Desiree with grace and a beautiful smile.  Michael also talked about the history of Hawaii and how it became a statehood.

Karunna & Marie Warren with the New World Drummers and  Dancers completed the entertainment with traditional African drums and dance.

The event was broadcast live by Bob Flott on KUPR 91.7 FM

The Otero County Juneteenth Celebration was excellently planned and organized by Carolyn and Ron Peeler.  Many thanks for their work.

African &World Beat Drum & Dance Workshop

Presented by

Karuna & Marie Warren of the

NEW WORLD DRUMMERS & DANCERS

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Drum Workshop: 12:00 – 1:30

Dance Workshop: 2:00-3:30

Granada Center 700 1st Street

Special Sessions One Day Only

(Shuvani Belly Dance Studio / Fitness for Women)

ADULTS & YOUTH (12 years and up)

Beginning & Intermediate Levels

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: $10.00 ADULTS – $5.00 YOUTH

For questions call: 575 682-4663 in Alamogordo

or 575 644-4933 in Las Cruces

Sponsored by the NAACP of Otero County,

Shuvani Belly Dance Studio,

and the New World Drummers & Dancers

World Beat Drum & Dance Workshop

Presented by

Karuna & Marie Warren of the

NEW WORLD DRUMMERS & DANCERS

Saturday, November 14, 2009

*(clash with NAACP business meeting)

Drum Workshop: 12:00 – 1:30

Dance Workshop: 2:00-3:30

Granada Center700 1st Street

(Shuvani Belly Dance Studio / Fitness for Women)

ADULTS & YOUTH (12 years and up)

Beginning & Intermediate Levels

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: $10.00 ADULTS – $5.00 YOUTH

For questions call: 575 644-4933

Sponsored by the NAACP of Otero County,

Shuvani Belly Dance Studio,

and the New World Drummers

June 20th marks the next Juneteenth celebration at the Alamogordo Public Library. from 11:00 to 2:00 and everyone is invited to attend.

Our theme this year is in a salute to  Native Americans.  We have commitments from native singers, dancers, and speakers. We have also invited, as we do each year, our neighbors from  the Mescalero Apache Reservation, who in turn have always invited the Alamogordo community to attend their Coming of Age Ceremony,  held every year on the first week of July.

This post will be updated as new information  is made available.

Come celebrate MLK day, Monday, January 19, 12:00 at the Boys & Girls Club of Otero County, 201 Dale Scott Ave. Alamogordo, NM 88310 for a march to City Hall and back. Bring canned goods to donate to the Salvation Army. Sponsored by the MLK Committee.