Dec 09 Saturday
Hi!
Please consider airing this PSA about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA).
Rocky Mountain Region Chapters of UNA-USA are working to help meet the 17 SDGs by helping rural and indigenous communities access broadband internet service.
The UN declared access to the internet a human right.
See more at https://www.projectrmr.com/ and https://unausa.org/.
Thank you!
5th Annual Short Short Story Contest to Support Literacy Flash Fiction Contest Write a story using 100 words on one of four topics: bicycles, eclipse, fire, and suitcase. Grand prize: $300. Five other $100 prizes: 4 topic winners and 1 Youth Prize for writers 14 years and younger. Publication in an e-magazine. All ages. No geographical restrictions but story must be written in English. The Contest is a fundraiser for Ethos Literacy, a nonprofit providing free literacy tutoring to adults.Fee: $15 adults, $10 for youth (14 years and younger)Deadline: Feb. 1, 2024website: https://www.ethosliteracy.org/about-1contact email: shortstory@ethosliteracy.org
Dec 10 Sunday
The Artists' Medical Fund is a grassroots organization under the umbrella of the Santa Fe Foundation. The Fund began in 1997 when an artist friend of Armond Lara book his leg and needed medical help. Artists donated small pieces, and this go-to go-to has grown her the years. There is no charge to walk through the doors, and refreshments are part of the event.
Please join us for our reception and fundraiser Sunday, December 10, 4 – 6 pm. Guitar music by Rick Hatfield, baked goods and refreshments, door prizes, and a chance to vote for your favorite artist for the “People’s Choice Award.”
The Art of Healing, curated by Regina Held, showcases 360 meditative and uplifting works predominantly by artists whose lives have been impacted by life changing illness. Almost all these 17 artists are exhibiting at the NMCC for the first time. 40% of each art sale is tax deductible and goes to the New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation supporting our patients’ non-medical needs while they are receiving treatment.
Participating artists: Carl Bogenholm, Laverne Bohlin, Allen Bourne, Marcelle Bowman, Cristina Diaz-Arntzen, Anna Escamilla, Carolyn Grady, Tamara Harder, Cecilia Jaramillo, Allison Jones Hunt, Sandy Langelier, Dan Little, David McKee, Amelia Myer, Sharon Mikkelson, Raymond Prudhomme and Blake Stauffer.
Show runs through February 16, 2024. Gallery visits by appointment, regina@gallerywithacause.org. Free event and free parking.
Dec 11 Monday
Dec 12 Tuesday