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Members of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce may list their events on this special "Member Events Calendar" by simply submitting their event information to the Chamber by email:
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CHAMBER SPONSORED EVENTS, CLICK HERE!
• NOVEMBER 18 – STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Join Mayor Martin J. Chavez at the 2008 State of the City Address on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 pm in the Alamosa Community Center located at 6900 Gonzales Rd. SW. Refreshments provided. RSVP by calling 505-768-3000 or stateofthecity@cabq.gov.
• NOVEMBER 19 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR UNITEDHEALTHCARE
Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 for UnitedHealthcare at 5:30 pm. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in their new office location located at 8220 San Pedro NE, Suite 300. Directions; From I-25, take the Paseo Del Norte exit; East on Paseo Del Norte to San Pedro; North on San Pedro to Carmel Ave; East on Carmel to parking lot. Once parked, enter the building and take the stairs up one flight to suite 300.RSVP by November 14 to Monica Gonzales at 505.449.4138 or Monica_K_Gonzales@uhc.com
• NOVEMBER 19 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR ATRIA VISTA DEL RIO Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for an Open House on Wednesday November 19, 2008 for Atria Vista Del Rio at 5:30 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the community located at 1620 Indian School Rd. NE. RSVP by November 14 to Lora Zommer at 505.242.3370.
• NOVEMBER 19 – “PHASES OF A BUSINESS”
The Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence Invites you to attend, "Phases of a Business," Presented by Henry C. South, CPA, CVA of Atkinson & Co. on Wednesday, November 19th, 1-5pm, Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. He will cover the following: The financial path of 80% of businesses; Why is profit necessary? Do you know what phase of a business you are in? Do you know the characteristics of each phase of a business to help you determine what to do next? What are the problem areas common among all businesses as they grow? What kind of people talent do you need to move your business forward? How do I determine the necessary measurements to benchmark my business for growth? For more information contact Linda Parker, (505) 822-9300, lparker@feenm.org or visit www.feenm.org
• NOVEMBER 19 – "MAKING MEETINGS EFFECTIVE" COURSE
Maximize the value of time spent in meetings, whether you are
the leader or a group member, by making meetings a powerful tool for
progress. Real-life cases are presented to illustrate efficient
meeting planning and management. Meetings can be fun - come see how!
•NOVEMBER 20 - SANJEVANI LIFESTYLE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE: Thursday November 20th 9 AM - 9 PM. (FREE) •NOVEMBER 20 - ALLURADERM MED SPA HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
You’re invited! Thursday, November 20th 4pm-8pm. Meet Victor Mancha, M.D. and product representatives. View live demonstrations. Special Pricing on products and services! Don't Miss Special Pricing One Day Only! Gift Drawings! Champagne and Heavy Hors d'oeuvres! We are located at 9501 Paseo Del Norte NE Ste. B. www.alluraderm.com
•NOVEMBER 20-DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS RECEPTION
Join the Employers' Disability Resource New Mexico Business Leadership Network for the 6th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Month Reception on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (in the Cayetana Romero Lobby) located at 1701 4th Street SW. There will be employer recognitions, community networking, La Fonda del Bosque Hors D'Oeuvres, Cash Bar, and Live music throughout the evening. For more information, please call Annie Kaye at (505) 249-5595 or akaye@newmexicobln.com
• NOVEMBER 20 – THE COURSE DESIGN BLUEPRINT Cutting Edge Consulting Services/ PRISM Evaluation Associates invites you to attend “The Course Design Blueprint” on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at 600 Central SE. The cost is $399. "You want it when?" The fast changing environments of organizations demand quick training to maintain and improve employee performance. This hands-on class provides a quick and effective way, and tools to design your course. You will review basic knowledge, and learn how to develop effective terminal and enabling objectives that provide the foundation for your course blueprint. You will leave this class with a blueprint of a course. You may bring an idea for a real course you want to design otherwise you will design a blueprint for a fictitious course. 1.800.285.9430. •NOVEMBER 20 - SCHOTT SOLAR ON THE RIO GRANDE TALK
Albuquerque International Association and Center for International Studies invite you to attend an Alsatian Cuisine Luncheon. Rolf Nitsche will give a talk – “SCHOTT Solar on the Rio Grande: From German Glass to Global Energy” on November 20, 2008, Thursday, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm at La Crepe Michel address: 400 San Felipe St NW # C2. Schott Solar is a German Company that this summer started to build a solar energy plant in Albuquerque. Why did they choose Albuquerque as their plant site? What are they going to do? What will it mean to Albuquerque and especially to people living here? Rolf Nitsche will address these questions in his luncheon talk accompanied by delicious Alsatian cuisine dishes: Choucroute and Tarte Alsacienne. He will also talk about SCHOTT’s history from the founding of the special glass producer in Jena in 1884; to the integration with the Carl-Zeiss Foundation; to a separation of the company caused by Germany’s postwar division; down to the reunion of the West and East German companies following the fall of the Wall. He will cover the current organization and present a short product overview. Cost: AIA Members: $24, Non-Members: $27; Students: $5 (members); $10 (non-members) Please mail your check payable to AIA, PO Box 92995, Albuquerque, NM 87199 by November 17, 2008. For more information please visit www.abqinternational.org
• NOVEMBER 21 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR TRES BOUTIQUE Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday November 21, 2008 for Tres Boutique at 10:00 am. Open house with refreshments will be served from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tres Boutique located at 3021 Central Ave. NE.
• NOVEMBER 21-FESTIVAL OF TREES REACH FOR THE STARS GALA
There will be a gala to support the
Carrie Tingley Hospital on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 6:00
pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel sponsored by Albuquerque the
Magazine. This lavish black tie event will feature sponsored
trees, decorated by Albuquerque's top designers, that will
be auctioned for the benefit of Carrie Tingley Hospital
Foundation. It promises to be a fun evening of dinner,
entertainment, and a spirited auction of our most
spectacular trees. All purchased trees will be delivered to
the buyers home fully decorated on December 1st! Individual
Gala Tickets are $100 or you may purchase a table of 10 for
$1000. The event will the benefit the more than 22,000
Carrie Tingley Hospital special needs children across New
Mexico. For more information, please call (505) 243-6626.
• NOVEMBER 22 - 30 - FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Festival of Trees initiates the
Albuquerque Holiday Season with a display of 100 elaborately
decorated trees and wreathes on display at the Embassy
Suites Hotel. The event is free to the public for 9 days
from November 22-30, 2008 and will the benefit the more than
22,000 Carrie Tingley Hospital special needs children across
New Mexico. For more information on the Festival of Trees or
if you would like to sponsor a tree go to
www.ABQFestoftrees.org or call 505-243-6626. · NOVEMBER 22 - LADIES! LADIES! LADIES! AFTERNOON OUT!
Tanoan Country Club invites you to kick off the holiday season with an afternoon of fun, shopping, delectable bites and cash bar with yummy drink specials on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Shop purses, jewelry, make up and more. Enjoy mini spa treatments and fun activities. Only $25 per person. Vendor booths available for $50. Call 505.822.0422 Ext. 236 to reserve your spot today.
· NOVEMBER 24-25 - MANAGING TIME & DELEGATING COURSE
Managing Time Productively and Delegating
for Results.
• NOVEMBER 28 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR RED VS. GREEN Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00pm on Friday November 28, 2008 for Red vs Green located at 121 7th Street.
• NOVEMBER 28 - THUNDERBIRDS OPENING NIGHT
The Albuquerque Thunderbirds open their 2008-09 season in the NBA Development League on Friday, November 28th at 7 p.m. when they host the Colorado 14ers at Tingley Coliseum. All home games for the 2008-2009 season will be played at Tingley Coliseum, and tickets are on sale now! Visit www.abqtbirds.com to stay up to date on the latest happenings with your Thunderbirds. Call 505.265.DUNK now to reserve your seats in the Courtside Club, VIP Room, and various arena seating levels.
• DECEMBER 3 – EXPLORA MUSIC JAM
2:15 – 2:45 PM Music Jam. Choose your favorite instrument and join in the jam! All ages. Free with general admission. Explora, 1701 Mountain Road, NW, 224-8323, www.explora.us
• DECEMBER 4 – EXPLORA MUSIC JAM
2:15 – 2:45 PM Music Jam. Choose your favorite instrument and join in the jam! All ages. Free with general admission. Explora, 1701 Mountain Road, NW, 224-8323, www.explora.us
• DECEMBER 6 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR YMCA MOUNTAINSIDE Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Saturday December 6, 2008 for a Grand Opening for YMCA Mountainside at 10:00 am located at 12500 Comanche NE. • DECEMBER 6 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR HOUSE OF BREAD Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday December 6, 2008 for House of Bread at 11:30 am. Located at 200 Carlisle Blvd. NE Suite D. There will be entertainment all day and a huge cinnamon roll served at 1:00 pm. • DECEMBER 6 – EXPLORA “WORKING CHEMIST”
• DECEMBER 6 - JINGLE BELL RUN-WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
The Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis is a unique event, which offers broad community appeal, attracting many participants and spectators of all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Balloon Fiesta Park. There will be a 10K and 5K run. Why We Walk & Run: Imagine the sounds of hundreds of thousands of bells as people throughout the United States run and walk in the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis. Across the country, this sound will be heard as people like you tie jingle bells to their shoelaces, don festive costumes and join neighbors in the fight against arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping people take control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases—the nation’s number one cause of disability. Team Up to Make a Difference! Take a step in the right direction by forming a team to either run or walk in the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis. Call (505) 321-4336 for more information. www.arthritis.org
• DECEMBER 6 - YULE STRUTTIN' 2008
Yule Struttin’ 2008 is the New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s annual holiday fundraiser now in its 16th year and it promises to be the musical event of the season! It's all happening on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the Albuquerque Museum located at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW. So tie a silver ribbon around your finger and strut down the Holiday Lane for an exhilarating evening of American music and fine art, along with an exotic blend of international foods and assorted libations. The Music: Four great New Mexico ensembles will be providing some swinging sounds throughout the museum. Tradiciones, lead by veteran band leader Cesar Bauvallet, pays tribute to (La Epoca de Oro de la Musica Tradicional de Cuba) (The Golden Age of Traditional Cuban Music). The After Five Jazz Quartet's repertoire includes many of the great numbers made famous by past jazz greats. The quartet is comprised of drummer, Douglas Cardwell; guitarist, Dimi DiSanti; bassist, Mark Tatum; with Lisa Lopez on keyboard. Stan Hirsch will deliver some down home solo blues guitar and singing, and The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Youth Honor Jazz Ensemble, lead by jazz trombonist, Ed Ulman, will perform, and anchor a student jam session. The Art: All guests will enjoy the museum's permanent exhibits. Stay tuned for details about their featured Exhibit. The Food: A catered buffet will be served all evening, provided by City Treats Parties. A cash bar, serving a great variety of libations, will be provided by the Cooperage Restaurant. The Silent Auction: This year's silent auction is better than ever featuring a 2009 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, courtesy of Thunderbird Harley-Davidson, and a new Car courtesy of Don Chalmers Ford. Also being auctioned: ticket packages, jewelry, fine art and unique gifts perfect for holiday giving. The auction opens at 7 pm and closes promptly at 9:30 pm. All proceeds benefit The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music. Price: $60.00. For tickets, please visit http://nmjazz.net/?q=node/11
• DECEMBER 7 – EXPLORA “ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE”
• DECEMBER 10 – EXPLORA MUSIC JAM
• DECEMBER 11 – PLANT-BASED COOKING CLASS Plant Based Cooking Classes with Chef Eric Lujan: Thursday December 11th at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Sanvejani Health & Lifestyle Center. Come learn how to make healthy, nutritious food from Eric Lujan, Plant-Based Chef and author of the High Octane Cook Book. Increase your energy, lose weight and improve your health. Recommended for all clients of Sanjevani and the public. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled hour of quick and easy ways to prepare healthy foods. Preparation and education on how to make the delicious foods will be given and each person will be able to enjoy the foods as well. Please RSVP by calling 821-6300. Cost: $20 per person. We are located at 7920 Wyoming Blvd. NE Ste B.
• DECEMBER 18 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR BELLEZA MED SPA LLC. Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for Tis The Season for Beauty @ Belleza Med Spa LLC. Located at 6330 Riverside Plaza NW Suite 130. Grand Opening December 18th 4 pm - 6 pm Ribbon Cutting @ 4:30 pm. Catered event. • DECEMBER 18 – PLANNING & EVALUATION COURSE Cutting Edge Consulting Services/ PRISM Evaluation Associates invites you to attend “Strength-Based Approach to Planning and Evaluation” on Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (working lunch) at 600 Central SE. The cost is $399. Problem-focused organizational change efforts require people to concentrate on the negative and to look backward into the past to find the reason behind any perceived shortcomings. On the other hand, by using strength based approach people may envision a positive future, utilize forward thinking, and celebrate the successes of their organization and its members. In fact, a strength based approach could possibly change the paradigm of the way we approach planning and evaluation. 1.800.285.9430
• DECEMBER 18 – EXPLORA MUSIC JAM
Newspapers in Education, an organization within the ALBUQUERQUE PUBLISHING COMPANY, has provided newspapers, training and materials to teachers since 1976. The group is looking for corporate sponsors to help provide funding for newspapers for classrooms, a monthly letter, calendar of events, e-mail activities and access to on-line materials for teachers. Call Diane Campbell at 505-823-7777 for more information on the program. |
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