Los Amigos de Las Americas talk at Kiwanis meeting
Leonard Ortiz of Los Amigos de Las Americas told Northwest Albuquerque Kiwanis members on June 6 that the nonprofit volunteers aim to preserve the word amigo in work across Central and South America. He described brushing education, classroom brush racks, and plans to drill water wells. a $100 donation was approved.
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Ortiz
Albuquerque
Central America
South America
Northwest Kiwanis Group
Why the giraffe never dizzy swinging its long neck
The article explains a giraffe uses a wonder net of blood vessels and valves to keep head pressure constant in any neck position, preventing dizziness. It also notes necks as protection, fast running to forty miles per hour, and a powerful kick. Drinking poses risk. the animal must spread legs and reach low, making it vulnerable momentarily. Rio Grande Zoo houses four giraffes to view, with a long prehensile purple tongue for leaf feeding.
Rio Rancho Organ Club Sees Evening of Music at Vista Grande
The Rio Rancho Organ Club met June 7 at Vista Grande lounge. Cath erine Carpenter 90 played piano and organ duets despite a broken wrist. Howard Ackles performed a violin bow piece, Bill Bradford added latin rhythm with moroccos, followed by a singalong. Next workshop is June 13 at Mary McNutt's home. July meeting July 5 at Ralph and Helen Ewing's La Cantora Court home.
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Rio Rancho Organ Club
Vista Grande
National Secretaries Bldg
Catherine Carpenter
Catherine
Howard Ackles
Bill Bradford
Mary McNutt
Ralph and
Helen Ewing
la Cantora Ct
International Costume Fashion Show at St Pauls United Church
A colorful event on Saturday June 16 from 2 to 4 pm at St. Pauls United Church hall Rio Rancho features over 50 authentic costumes from around the world. Tickets are $2.75 and include the show refreshments music and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Felician Sisters.
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St. Paul’s United Church
Sabana Grande
Rio Rancho
Helen Gill
Louis A. Gattoni
Felician Sisters
Ladies Auxiliary
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Los Amigos de Las Americas
Betty Whitehill
Observer
Zenith
Sylvania
Philco
4Th ST. N.W
Alameda
Red Kirby
Joan Stuart
Wagner Industries, Inc
By Dery Rogue
Rio Grande Zoo
Africa
Nevwa Management
Daneel
DIET
Albuquerqui
Corrales Center
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