March 2010 Town of Taos Calendar (as of 3/1/10)
March 2010 Town of Taos Calendar _____________
Contained here (as of 3/1/10) is information about meetings, activities and events sponsored by the Town of Taos, by Taos nonprofits, scheduled at Town venues, or sponsored by Taos tourism marketing partners. To receive regular e-news briefs and updates each week via email, opt in with cconnelly@taosgov.com.
Featured March Information:
3/18, 5-7 p.m. – Artspace, www.artspace.org, is an experienced, for-profit organization interested in taking the next step toward building a live/work affordable housing project in Taos for Taos artists. The Town of Taos is hosting an event to help with that next step – completion of an “interest survey” by members of Taos’ creative community who might be interested/able in taking advantage of such an offering. The free event is scheduled for Cafe Loka, 112-E Camino de la Placita (at Ledoux St.). The exclusively online surveys will be available starting that night. For info., Matthew Foster, Long Range Planner, Town of Taos, 751-2037, mfoster@taosgov.com.
3/19 and 3/20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Town of Taos Plastics Recycling at Recycling Center, Bertha St. As the Town works toward a permanent plastics recycling solution, periodic ‘plastics days’ are being scheduled. Next dates for drop off after March 19/20 are June 18/19 and Sept. 17/18. Remember: Clean, dry plastics, #1 and #2. Call for info. 758-9679 or 751-2047.
3/25, 1 p.m., through the afternoon of 3/27 – The new Taos Arts & Culture District, designated by the State of New Mexico’s Main Street Program, has been awarded a grant from "Your Town" National Endowment for the Arts, www.yourtowndesign.org, to host a design and planning charrette (a solution-focused collaborative design session) focused on improving the vitality of downtown Taos. Participants are sought from the Taos community for the full 2.5 day commitment. Lunches and dinners will be provided. The event is free and is open to any and all residents of Taos County. A minimum of 30 people from the community are required by “Your Town” — first come, first served sign-up. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Design from UNM. If interested, contact Cynthia Spray, 758-8826, cynthias@newmex.com.
4/23 Next content deadline for TAOS SACRED PLACES 2010 – Tell visitors why Taos, your business, event, or workshop, are so special. Take part in the Taos Sacred Places 2010 traveler education effort. It’s free. See www.TaosSacredPlaces.com for inspiration. Use the helpful 2010 Taos Traveler Education Form at www.TaosGov.com. Get the info. in by April 23 – the deadline for the 2010 print guide. Benefit by the nearly $400,000 being spent by the Town on this traveler outreach effort during 2010. Submit to jgriffin@griffinassoc.com. Call Joanie Griffin (505) 261-4444 for info./assistance.
Additional March Calendar Events:
· Today, Tuesday, March 2, are the Town of Taos Municipal Elections, with voting taking place on Civic Plaza Dr. in Rio Grande Hall. Polls close at 7 p.m.
· During March, enjoy the quilt exhibits throughout the Town of Taos Public Library by Taos High Country Quilt and Needle – Craft Guild. This new guild welcomes everyone interested in learning about quilting, needle-craft art, or just enjoys the art form. The purpose is to promote and perpetuate the art of quilting through preserving, continuing and advancing this art. Times are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And when you’re there, don’t forget to come by Town Hall, next door, and enjoy the second exhibit rotation of the Art in Town Hall Program, weekdays only, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· 3/3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Town of Taos Planning & Zoning Meeting (agenda attached), Town Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For more info call Allen Vigil 737-2646.
· 3/3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Paso A Paso Network Meeting (new parent education), El Taoseños Room, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info., Liz Walsh Gilroy 751-3652.
· 3/4, 3 p.m. – Canvass of Municipal Election/Swearing In of Elected Officials, Town Hall Training Rm., 400 Camino de la Placita
· 3/8, 1:30 p.m. – Special Council Meeting, Town Hall Conf. Rm. 109, 400 Camino de la Placita (Only agenda item is a big congratulations to Taos Hockey State Level Competitors and Champions!)
· 3/9, 1:30 p.m. – Regular Town of Taos Council Meeting/Governing Body Organizational Meeting, Town Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr.
· 3/11, 5 p.m. – Airport Advisory Board meeting, Town Hall, Conf. Rm. 109, 400 Camino de la Placita
· 3/15, 12 noon to 8 p.m. – Red River Restoration Group R3G Meeting, El Alcalde Rm., Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info. Patrick Nicholson @751-3063
· 3/17 to 3/20, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Paso A Paso Network Meeting (new parent education), El Taoseños Rm., Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info., Liz Walsh Gilroy, 751-3652.
· 3/21 and 3/22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Taos Naval Sea Cadets Program, El Alcalde Rm., Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info., Roberto Molina, 737-0138.
· 3/22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Community Debrief on State of NM Legislature Financial Session, New Mexico Municipal League, Rio Grande Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr. For info., Colette Shobbens 505-992-3515.
· 3/23, 9 to 11 a.m. – Taos Tourism Council Meeting, El Alcalde Rm., Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info, Steve Fuhlendorf, 770-7865.
· 3/23, 1:30 p.m. – Regular Town of Taos Council Meeting, Town Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr.
· 3/28 and 3/29, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – TAP Enterprises Tool Sale, Don Fernando Hall, 124 Civic Plaza Dr. For info. 800-989-3295
· 3/30, 5:30 p.m. Management Meeting, followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Town of Taos Mayor/Council Quarterly Citizens Forum, Town Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr.
· 3/31, 6 to 7 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Youth Corp, Decreasing Underage Drinking in Taos County, Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr. For info., Angelica Pacheco, 751-1420
Cathy Connelly, Public Relations Director
Town of Taos
400 Camino de la Placita
Taos, NM 87571
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