Meet at Skate O’ Mania at 6pm until 8pm. Invite your friends!

We are excited to announce a new YSA Regional conference August 8-11 in Albquerque! See the attached flyer or click [here](https://tinyurl.com/4k6xdx9j) to register.

Eduardo will be baptized.

Come and share your talents, favorite poem, or favorite song! The Mic will be open! Sign up sheet will be available soon, but even if you didn’t sign up if you have something to say come on up!

Broadcast devotional with Elder and Sister Soaresnof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/broadcasts/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-soares?lang=eng

Come to the valentines dance hosted by the Mountain View Ward. The dance will be held at the institute building on Saturday, February 10th at 7pm. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cu7ALTogVXvaYtwm9?g_st=ic

What is a patriarchal blessing? How do you receive your patriarchal blessing? What can I do to further my understanding to become more like the Savior? These questions and more will be answered by Patriarch Luna! Meet at 7pm on Saturday, January 27th at President Hawkins house: \ \ 2560 Green Dr. Bosque Farms, NM 87068 \ https://maps.app.goo.gl/k4PGiWRx84DvqRXn6

Come with us to the River of Lights. We have limited tickets available based on the headcount we have been collecting over the last couple of weeks. If you suspect you are not part of that headcount or didn't let anyone you intended to go, please reach out and make sure we know and have a ticket ready for you. Meet at the Bio Park entrance *before* 7pm (our entry to the river of lights begins at 7pm, but you can enter any time between 7 and 8). The address of the park is: \ \ [2601 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzD448CKazGXVj7F9). \ \ You can park there, but it gets pretty busy and you often have to park in a dirt lot and walk a little bit. You can also take advantage of Park and Ride below. It will be cold! We will be walking around outside, so please dress accordingly. \ \ Some additional information about park and ride: * Take advantage of our FREE Park & Ride located at the ABQ BioPark Zoo (903 Tenth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102). * When heading to Park & Ride, avoid the traffic and take I-40 to 12th Street or I-25 to Lead Ave., then travel to the ABQ BioPark Zoo. * There is no need to park in the neighborhood or pay for parking at other non-River of Lights businesses. The Botanic Garden parking lot and Park & Ride at the Zoo provide plenty of free parking for all guests.

Saturday, December 2nd, 9am-1am the Manzano Branch will be hosting a blood donation drive at the Stake Center. To schedule a lifesaving appointment, please click [here](https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=wWE23AJ2X9iBvltXLOi28vV1FYPHNhnxm1kqInFo5ds%3D)

👨‍💼👩‍💼👨‍💼👩‍💼👨‍💼⛪️🌱 Face to Face with our Branch Presidency & their wives. Nov 4th @7:00pm. If you have questions, please submit them through the Google form. Can be doctrine questions or life questions. The devotional will be at Alex Luke's house. 1080 Capitan St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NLC-tmENZG0_S4Zm1ZwJ5fM6Q_2pmYgRmbkIMzpr0C0/edit?ts=653588e5

Saturday, November 4th, at 10am we will be helping the Garcia family with some outside and inside cleanup! Please come and help if you can, and probably bring gloves if you have them. The address is: 187 Pedro Pl Veguita, NM 87062 https://maps.app.goo.gl/5qdy7Z5GyCSVUTbC9

We have an opportunity to provide service to friend of the branch Lupe Espinoza this Saturday, October 21st at 10am. Bring gloves and yard tools if you have them. Address for Lupe’s house: [1932 Desert Breeze Dr SW](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qcdvbzwLqoFaZZhz9) Albuquerque, NM , 87121

Let's join Sister Abby Ramsey as she goes to the Temple for the first time at 7pm.

Our own Elijah Bradford will be helping us write original poetry that we can share at the poetry slam held in the spring. Below is a message from Elijah about preparing for this weeks activity.

Saturday, October 7th (tomorrow!) at 6pm President Hawkins will be hosting us at his home for dinner and a devotional. Here is his address: [2560 Green Dr, Bosque Farms, NM 87068](https://goo.gl/maps/VsTenxVa3RcVxdWDA)

It’s time for our annual trip to Elephant Butte lake! We will have access to a lodge, a pavilion, and five pontoon boats. The fun will start with a dance on Friday, September 22nd, at 7pm with a dance (though you can arrive earlier if you'd like). The next morning we'll have breakfast, and then be out on the lake by 10am. Men will be sleeping in tents so please bring a sleeping bag, or whatever else you need for sleeping. Women will be staying in cabins. Bring any supplies you need including sunscreen, towels, and swimsuits. \ \ **Camping\Dance on Friday Night**:\ [Dam Site Lodging & Marina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Adjzk9M6Aayn2Zt6?g_st=ig) \ \ **Boats on Saturday**\ [Marina Del Sur](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bEcW5rrwZsSrpot17) \ Directions From Albuquerque (North of Elephant Butte):\ Take I-25 S (141 mi)\ Take exit 83 toward NM-181 S/NM-52 S (0.2 mi)\ Turn left at NM-181 S/NM-52 S (0.4 mi)\ Take the 1st left onto NM-195 S (4.1 mi)\ Turn left at Entrance to Elephant Butte Lake State Park (121 ft.)\ \ From Las Cruces (South of Elephant Butte):\ Head northwest toward I-25 N (404 ft.)\ Merge onto I-25 N (68.5 mi)\ Take exit 75 toward I-25/Williamsburg/Truth or Consequences (0.4 mi)\ Merge onto Broadway (3.1 mi)\ Continue onto N Date St. (0.2 mi)\ Turn right at E 3rd Ave (2.5 mi)\ Turn left at NM-179 N (2.1 mi)\ Turn left at Lakeshore Rd./NM-195 N (0.3 mi)\ Enter the main Elephant Butte Lake State Park Entrance

On Saturday September 9th at 9:00am we'll be building a shed for Jimmy at 6 Edeal Rd SE Los Lunas NM. Bring gloves, screwdrivers and/or drills if you have them!

Remember field day at school? Come and join us for field day activities. Water games, slip and slides, and more! Starting at 5pm Saturday, August 19th.

We are having a pool party in Socorro at the New Mexico Tech pool at 6pm on July 29th.