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Category: Student/Youth Event
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Eid al-Fitr Storytime & Crafts
Celebrate and learn more about Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan, with a special storytime and crafts.
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TEAM Grand Opening
You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Highland High School’s new auto body repair program, the first of its kind in the state of New Mexico! Don’t miss this event at the Hub at Highland High School.
This program is a classic example of community schools working to create opportunities that benefit the students, community, and industry.
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Caring for Your Crown Workshop
Don’t miss this FREE workshop on caring for textured hair! Black youth and caregivers will learn the skills and techniques needed to care for and maintain their natural hair at home.
Plus, the first 30 folks to register (for in-person workshop) will receive free products from Trendz Beauty Supply! Registration form HERE.
This workshop will also be available by Zoom. Contact Mercedes Egbe (505.280.7365 or mercedes.turner@oaaa.nm.gov
) or Brennan Bowman (505.418.5407 or brennanl.bowman@oaaa.nm.gov ) for login information. -
APS African American Youth Empowerment Summit
Build Cultural Understanding, Leadership, and Allyship – the “U” in community – at APS’s 2024 African American Student Empowerment Summit! Build cultural knowledge, develop skills around being a strong ally, learn about and celebrate African American culture and history, and build community understanding and networks. Keynote by Brennan Bowman.
This event is led by the APS Coordinated School Health Department. All APS high schoolers are invited. Register HERE.
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KUNM Youth Election Listening Session
Are you a young person (18-30) of color? KUNM News wants to hear from you to shape their coverage of the next election!
What election issues are important to you? What questions do you have for candidates and about the voting process? The session will not be recorded.
Register HERE.
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Stories from Africa to America
Come on out for Stories from Africa to America by Ms. Marley’s House of Colors (internationally acclaimed storyteller Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley). The event includes storytime & signup for Libro’s Imagination Library, a free monthly book program by mail for Black children (birth to age 5).
Black/African American Families, let’s create & build community through storytelling and create courageous spaces together! Bring your favorite blanket & snuggly pillow!
(Free parking available under Civic Plaza: Just bring your validation slip.)
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OmegaSTEM Code Jam Drone Competition
Who will be fastest? Program a drone and fly it through an obstacle course! Learn to code, test your creativity, and demonstrate your powers of critical thinking and leadership at the 2024 Code Jam!
Open to all Albuquerque 9th through 12th graders. No experience required. There will be fun, food, prizes, and special guests. Register HERE!
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Whittier Community Diner: New Year, New Whittier
Join the Whittier community as families meet, eat, and share activities and homework!
Start in the library for a presentation on Whittier’s Positive Behavior Support plan, then move to the cafeteria to enjoy a pasta-and-cheesecake dinner (prepared by Highland high school students) and make 2024 a vision board.
