Bethlehem Shining Center of Christmas in Holy Land
Christians worldwide seek Bethlehem during Christmas season to witness centuries old ceremonies. Bethlehem hosts 1 p.m. December 24 Western Church processions to Manger Square, midnight Church of Nativity services for 800 guests, and repeat celebrations on January 6 and January 1 Armenian Christmas. The city, 3500 years old, is linked to David, Rachel's Tomb, and the Basilica of the Nativity on Manger Street.
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Bethlehem
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Manger Square
Judah
Bethle’em
David
Ruth
Israel
Jacob
Rachel
Joseph
Mary
Caesar Augustus
Jesus
Manger Street
Christendom
Helena, Mothe
Constantine
Egypt
Herod
Christmas Party Aids Disabled Veterans At Rio Rancho Legion Post
Rio Rancho American Legion Post 18 holds its Third Annual Christmas Party December 19 in Building 20 Ward 4E at the VLA Hospital from 2 to 4 pm. Proceeds from Las Vegas Nite help cover party costs. prizes include Bob Wise as big Las Vegas Nite winner and Jeane Drew squas Blossom winner. Carols, bingo, and community singing planned. donations welcomed by call numbers provided. Elks Lodge No. 2500 hosts annual Memorial Day Services December 5 at Sara Rd and Barbara Loop with Bruce King as guest speaker and refreshments to follow.
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Rio Rancho American Legion Post No.18
Vla
Lois King
Las Vegas
Nora Steen
Henry J. Bagby
Legion
Albuquerque Federal Bank
AMREP
Rio Rancho
John W. Lakata
Rio Rancho Jewish Group Plans December Meeting
The Rio Rancho Jewish Community Group schedules a December 9 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Auditorium with a Hagakah Program by Herbert Lamb. November 11 saw a well attended session on Community Property and Estate Planning. New members welcomed include Bobby and Charles Badinsky Ursula and Amo Fritz Debbie and Jack Adler Ann and Karl Magg Angie and Paul Milio Mary and Sal Calcagno Dinah and Buddy Roniger Marilyn and Bernie Diamond Besty and Earl Shapiro Sylvia and Ben Sides Fay and Jim Glass. The piece also surveys winter holiday traditions and notes The American Association of University Women will host The Winter Holidays at the Sheraton December 4 with Luncheon reservations due December 1.
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Rio Rancho
Auditorum
Herbert Lamb
Fra Karmiol
Florence Bloch
Olga Cusamano
Pauline
Dorin
Bobby
Charles Badinsky
Ursula
Amo Fritz
Debbie
Jack Adler
Ann
Karl Magg
Angie
Paul Milio
Mary
Sal Calcagno
Dinah
Buddy Roniger
Marilyn
Bernie Diamond
Besty
Earl Shapiro
Sylvia
Ben Sides
Fay
Jim Glass
Otto Geer Heart Fund Help For Former AHS Principal
Longtime Albuquerque resident and former Albuquerque High School principal Otto Geer faces a California heart transplant. The Albuquerque High School staff sponsor a drive to support Geer and his family with donations to the Otto Geer Heart Fund at Albuquerque High or to Albuquerque National Bank account 0622710.
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque High School
Otto Geer
University of New Mexico
Rio Grande High School
Geer
UNM
Lincoln Junior
AHS
California
Ota
Ranchettes Extension Club Arts and Craft Sale
The Ranchettes Extension Club hosts its annual Arts and Craft Sale on Saturday December 4 from 1 am to 4 am at The Rio Rancho Auditorium. Homemade apple pie coffee and Indian Bread will be on sale. Do your Christmas shopping early at this special sale.
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Ranchettes Extension Club
Rio Rancho Auditorium
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Elks Lodge
Jewish Community Group
By Henry Kurzweil
Ursula Cooper
Saturn
New Mexico
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
Santa Claus
Celebrand
Southwest
Lucia
St. Lucia
American Association of University Women
Sheraton
Old Town Inn
Blynn D. Shafer
Cedar Crest
D.K. Myers
Bradley
John Speer
Alfuquerque
Robert Workhoven
Mirian Douglas
Tom
Judith Case
Buffalo Trading Post
Algodones
Cabochon
San Mateo SE
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