Connect With Us! - Roswell Chamber of Commerce
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Connect With Us! - Roswell Chamber of Commerce
August 2012 6 Executive Board of Directors Table of Contents Valory Montano, President Digital Compass Consulting Board of Directors…….…………………… 1 Business After Hours.………..…………… 2 President’s Report …………………….….. 3 Lunch & Learn………………………………… 5 Newest Members….…………….……….. 6 Chamber Champions……………………… 8 Aug. Business After Hours……………… 11 Advertise With Us………………………….. 12 Diamond Members………………..………. 13 Red Coats………………………………………. 16 Member Discounts……………...……….. 17 Michael’s Monthly…………………………. 20 Calendar of Events…………………………. 22 Jim Hudson, Vice President Hinkle Law Firm View Our Chamber Champions On Page 8 Connect With Us! Rod Schumacher, 1st Vice President Brad Houston, Treasurer Chaves County Farm & Livestock Bureau Don Hunter, Past President New York Life Insurance Dorrie Faubus-McCarty Executive Director 2012 Board of Directors Kevin Bonner KBIM Radio Varney Brandt Xcel Energy Don Bullock Bullocks Jewelry Jim Burress Dean Baldwin Painting John Dalton Pecos Valley Chiropractic Brad Davis Prudential Enchanted Lands, Realtors Charlie DeGroot Three Amigos Dairy Kaye Whitefoot Dairy Producers of New Mexico Welcome New Members Galactic Sushi Judy Stubbs SL Start/ NM Works Southwest Trophies Vonnie Fischer Roswell Daily Record Larry Hobson Hobson Farms Brooke Linthicum Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Judy Smith LifeStyles Kitchen & Design, LLC Terri French Ritter & Company, LLC Rick Spragins Comfort Keepers Debra Young Pioneer Bank Lloyd Scarrow Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell Please join us for Business After Hours on August 2nd, 2012 from 5pm-7pm Hosted by ENMMC Outpatient Services & Sierra Orthopedics located at 300 W. 2nd St. President’s Report From the Desk of Valory Brakeman It’s hard to hide our excitement as things are hopping at the Chamber! With a new year we are experiencing a refreshed sense of energy. That energy comes from our members, wonderful staff, and board of directors. The Chamber would like to welcome Terri French, a partner at Ritter and Company, LLC., Judy Smith, Life Styles Kitchen & Design, and Lloyd Scarrow, with Lovelace Roswell Regional, to our board of directors. We are excited that you have chosen to share in the responsibility of creating economic success and stability as well as a healthy community for Roswell. Welcome and thank you for your commitment. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson In Red Coat fashion, a lovely end of the year and induction banquet was enjoyed by all in attendance. New officers were inducted and the former leadership was recognized for its success and compelling support of our great city as they serve as Chamber ambassadors. New Red Coat members had their first introduction during the evening and were given words of direction and encouragement by Staci Vandewart. A beautiful evening was made complete with great food and live music. The Red Coats are currently recruiting new members to join them in making each and every new business feel welcomed. Please call Ruth Wise, President 575.317-1605 or Staci Vandewart, Vice President 575.622-5860, for more information or call your Chamber at 575.623-5695. August is when Leadership Roswell welcomes its new class, class of 2013 and gets off to a running start. The Chamber is excited to be hosting an upcoming welcome cook out for this group of professionals as they embark on a year of exploring Roswell and its many faucets. Get ready Don and Brad, put your aprons on!!! We wish the students well as they journey through this amazing city of ours and all it has to offer. You have a full schedule – the year will go fast….. The Salvation Army hosted a great Business after Hours. We thank them sharing a part of what they accomplish for Roswell and how. We also thank them for supporting Roswell and its surrounding communities. If you’re not a member of the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, please join us today. I encourage you to call and find out how we can empower you to grow your business! Your investment will pay big dividends in many different ways as we work together to make Roswell a better place to live, to work, and play. Come join the fun and excitement. Join the Chamber today!!! 575.623.5695 ~Val www.RoswellNM.org www.RoswellNM.org www.RoswellNM.org www.RoswellNM.org www.RoswellNM.org Newest Members Please help Your Chamber welcome the following new members who joined or upgraded in July: NEW MEMBERS: Portofino Italian Restaurant Agustin Grado On the Spot Auto Glass Eclipse Computer Solutions Bryan Miles Fiesta Photos of Roswell New Members Interim Health Care Twila Rutter Galactic Sushi Judy Stubbs SL Start/ NM Works Southwest Trophies Lumbre Del Sol Café & Bistro A special thank you to our members who renewed in July: Advanced Hearing Care American Red Cross New York Life- Don Hunter Elwell Construction Company Equitable Realtors, Inc. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. Rhoads, Co. Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. Roswell Seed Company Roswell Toyota Walker Aviation Museum Zia Data Search Corporation Gandy Marley, Inc. $2000 Investment Chamber Champion Member Benefits: Six free flyers annually in our monthly Chamber Connection Newsletter Four ½ page ads in our monthly Chamber Connection Newsletter Unlimited use of the Conference Room Recognition Plaque Recognition & Head Table at Chamber banquets or events 1 Banner Advertisement on the Chamber Website A subscription to our electronic monthly Chamber Connection Newsletter Emailed invitation to Business After Hours Roswell event updates through email Redcoat ribbon cutting for all new members Electronic copy of membership List Opportunity to become involved in Chamber-offered lectures and seminars Retiree Recruitment & Tourism Promotion Invitation to all Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico (ACI) Functions Member Discount Cards for staff members (with appropriate notice) Advertise In The Roswell Chamber News NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Don’t forget the deadline to have your information included in the August newsletter is August 15th! Please contact Your Chamber at 623-5695 if you have something that you would like included. ADVERTISE IN THE ROSWELL CHAMBER NEWS! The Roswell Chamber of Commerce is a visible entity and focal point for information about Roswell — including the services and products available to visitors, residents and other businesses from our members. The Chamber Connection is published monthly and posted on the Roswell Chamber website. We offer competitive rates for printed ads as well as inserts in the Chamber Connection. The Chamber Connection features news, information, business services and details about southeastern New Mexico. Your advertisement is sure to reach your target audience. Space is limited, so call us at 623-5695 today to book your ad! Don’t miss this opportunity to economically market your business and build referrals. MONTHLY RATES: Full page $125.00 1/2 page $75.00 1/4 page $50.00 1/8 page $25.00 Want to reach even more people? Advertise on the website with a rotating banner! RULES FOR SUBMITTING ARTICLES OR FLYERS The Roswell Chamber of Commerce welcomes your articles, flyers or other information for this newsletter. Due to the overwhelming requests made, we found it necessary to implement some rules that will help us provide all the information about what is going on in Roswell - while keeping up our standards for quality. 1. Articles must be submitted in text format. Please do not scan in text as an image. 2. Any images you wish to include should be taken at the highest resolution your camera will take. 3. If you wish to include flyers, do not include a registration form on the flyer. Please include your contact information so those interested can reach you. 4. Flyers must be sent in Word or PDF high resolution. Image scans of a printed flyer will not be accepted. Your event information is important to us. We love to publicize any event that is happening in Chaves County. With your help, we can provide a high-quality informative newsletter. 3 Amigos Dairy $1500 Investment Diamond Member Benefits: Four free flyers annually in our monthly newsletter Two ½ page ads Unlimited use of the Conference Room (with appropriate notice) Recognition Plaque Recognition & Head Table at Chamber banquets or events 1 Banner Advertisement on the Chamber website A subscription to our electronic monthly Chamber Connection Newsletter Emailed invitation to Business After Hours Roswell Event updates through email Redcoat Ribbon Cutting for all new members Electronic copy of membership list Opportunity to become involved in Chamber-offered lectures and seminars Retiree Recruitment & Tourism Promotion Invitation to all Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico (ACI) Functions Member discount cards for staff members Below you will find a list of Chamber Discounts. These are discounts offered by Chamber Members for Chamber Members. These can be obtained by showing your Chamber Discount Card at the location. If you do not have a Chamber Discount Card, you can stop by our location at 131 W. 2nd Street. All American Cleaners (104 E. Berrendo) Offers 15% off dry cleaning & laundry call (575) 623-1900 Allman Hearing Health Care (214 W First St.) Offers ½ price batteries & 15 % discount call (575) 622-0375 Andrews, Smith & Lowery (2724 N. Wilshire Blvd.) Offers 1 hour free initial consultation call (575)622-5200 Arby’s (1013 N Main St.) Offers 10% discount call (575) 622-8710 Avon Independent Rep. Jennie Lopez – Borbas (405 S. Washington) Offers $15.00 off first order of $30.00 or more. Call (575) 910-1126 Bows & Britches (901 W. 2nd St.) Offers 15% off a purchase of $30.00 or more Bullock’s Jewelry (215 N Main St.) Offers free refinish on any one piece of jewelry call (575) 622-7451 Cable One (2005 S. Main St.) Offers $25 off installation price of any new Cable ONE service! One per customer call (575) 623-2391 Country Club Dental Stephen Moran, DDS, PA (317 W. Country Club Rd) Offers free new patient exam call (575) 624-0636 Desert Sun-Roswell (2601 W Second St.) Offers 10% off on service work over $100 call (575) 625-1000 Domino’s Pizza (2417 N. Main & 1124 S. Union) Offers 10% off purchase on regular priced items. Call 623-3030 or 622-3030 Family Furniture, Inc. (2001 S. Main St.) offers $50 Bonus Bucks with purchase of $500 or more call (575) 625-2001 Fulkerson Plumbing and Heating/AC (1600 W. Second St.) Offers no overtime charges on afterhours emergency service call (575) 622-1600 Gannaway & Associates, LLC (111 E. 5th St. Suite 200-B) Offers 1 hour free initial consultation call (575)623-8277 House of Flowers (405 W. Alameda) Offers $5.00 off any purchase of $35.00 or more, walk-in Customers Only. Call (575) 623-1617 Roswell or go to www.roswellhouseofflowers.com Ink Plus (200 W. 1st St. Suite 206) Offers $3 discount on all Laser toner cartridge purchases call (575) 6278069 Jennifer Johnson State Farm (102 E. Linda Vista Blvd.) Offers a free quote and save up to $489 call (575) 622-3276 John Dalton, DC, and FAACP (313 W. Country Club Rd. Suite 5) Offers Free Weight loss and Detox Exam ($65 value) call (575) 625-0039 KOBR-TV (124 E. 4th St.) Offers 25% off the first order for all new customers (575) 625-8888 La Quinta Inn & Suites (200 E. 19th) Offers 15% off for members call (575) 622-8000 MiaWebs –Web Design & Development (201 E. 2nd St. Suite B) Offers 15% off web design & website redesign call (575) 910-6553 or go to www.miawebs.com Pepper’s Bar & Grill (500 N. Main St.) Offers 10% off Mon-Thurs. after 5pm call (575) 623-1700 Pioneer Bank (306 N. Pennsylvania Ave.) Offers Free Credit Report when applying for a loan call (575) 624-5200 Pro Signs (6223 Devorian Rd.) Offers 10% discounts off signs call (575) 637-5175 or go to www.prosignsusa.com Prescott Photography (111 E. 7th St.) Offers $10 off one hour session fee call (575)347-5678 Prudential Enchanted Lands, Realtors (501 N. Main St.) Offers Maps and tours of Roswell & free market evaluation call (575) 622-0875 Roswell Alien Wedding (575-420-1310) Offers 20% discount & a bottle of Galaxtic Vino Wine. www.roswellalienweddings.com Roswell Community Federal Credit Union (2514 N. Main St.) Offers 50% off first box of checks with every new checking account (personal or business) call (575) 623-7788 Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply (1105 E. Second St.) Offers 10% discount on clothing & gift department, excluding sale items call (575) 622-9164 Roswell Quick Lube (1005 S. Main St.) Offers $2 discount on lube, oil, and filter call (575) 622-1377 Roswell Racquet Club & Spa (200 E. Mescalero Rd.) Offers $10 off initiation fee call (575) 622-0962 Roswell Toyota/Roswell Hyundai (1909/2211 W. 2nd St) Offers 10% on major maintenance, $21.95 lube/oil/filter change call (575) 622-5860/623-5860 Smith Paint (1608 S. Main St) Offers 10% off on items not already discounted call (575) 622-2020 Southwest Printing, Co. (110 S. Pennsylvania Ave.) Offers Color Copies for $0.35 (up to 1000) call (575) 622-1820 Wakefield Oil Co. (311 S. Virginia) Offers $0.03 discount, $2 off on Lube/Oil/Filter call (575) 622-4160 White Mattress Co. (1010 S. Main St.) Offers 10% off purchase on regular priced items only call (575) 6221000 New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards Nominations! Nominations for the 2013 NM Ethics in Business Awards will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012. Nomination Type – Forms available at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce For-Profit Business Nonprofit Organization Individual Printed applications may be faxed to 575-624-6870 or mailed to: Roswell Chamber of Commerce 131 W. 2nd Street Roswell NM 88201 For your information, here are the guidelines for our nomination process: Nomination Guidelines: Important: see below for Nominee conflict of interest information. Individuals and the business or non-profit organization they work for may not be nominated in the same year. Nominations should describe how the business, not-for-profit organization or individual demonstrates business excellence and the highest standards of ethical conduct. Visit www.ethicsinbusinesnm.com for recipient biographies from past dinner event programs. These examples are designed to give you more information about ethical behavior by past recipients. Businesses and not-for-profit organizations must have been in operation a minimum of three years in New Mexico. Government agencies and elected officials are not eligible. An independent volunteer screening committee will evaluate all nominations received to establish the 30 final nominees for the 2012 awards. Those 30 nominees will be forwarded to the UNM Anderson School of Management for student research projects Nominators and Nominees MUST be willing to be interviewed extensively by the UNM Anderson School student teams. Visit www.ethicsinbusinessnm.com for an explanation of the NM Ethics in Business Awards process. Questions may be directed to [email protected], or 575-623-5695. Conflicts of Interest - The following are not eligible for nomination for the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards: For-Profit Business Award Conflicts of Interest: Businesses in which current members of the Samaritan Counseling Center’s Operating or Foundation Board or their spouses/other household members are principals. (i.e. CEO, President, Managing Director/Partner) Businesses in which current employees of Samaritan Counseling Center or their spouses/other household members are principals. (i.e. CEO, President, Managing Director/Partner) Sponsors of the NM Ethics in Business Awards event in any amount above table sponsor level in the year of nomination. Not-For-Profit Organization Award Conflicts of Interest: Organizations in which current members of Samaritan Counseling Center’s Operating or Foundation Board or their spouses/other household members are the Executive Director (or other title evidencing significant executive responsibility). Organizations in which employees of Samaritan Counseling Center or their spouses/other household members are the Executive Director (or other title evidencing significant executive responsibility). Sponsors of the NM Ethics in Business Awards event in any amount above table sponsor level in the year of nomination. Individual Award Conflicts of Interest: Samaritan Counseling Center Operating and Foundation Board members or their spouses/other household members during their term of office and for two years following the end of their term of service. Current employees of the Samaritan Counseling Center or their spouses/other household members. Community volunteers currently serving on the NM Ethics in Business Awards Steering Committee, Nominations Committee, Screening or Selection Committees and their spouses/other household members. Principals (CEO, President, Managing Director/Partner, Executive Director) of sponsors of the NM Ethics in Business Awards ev ent in any amount above table sponsor level in the year of the sponsorship. Other Nominees That Present the Appearance of Conflict of Interest: The Nominations and Screening Committees will consider any other potential conflicts and have final approval of Nominees pres ented to the Selection Committee. Employee and volunteers’ ineligibility will end after two nomination and award cycles (following the end of their employment or term of service). Michael’s Monthly Roswell development update from the City Planning Director, Michael Vickers Subway Remodel: The former Denny’s location will be remodeled into new subway store. The facility is 2,200 square feet and will also contain an additional 1,800 square feet in the rear available for a future tenant. Construction expected to be complete year end. (Located at 200 N. Main) NuMex Plastics, Inc. Warehouse Addition: NuMex Plastics is upgrading their current space with an additional 2,400 square foot metal building on the east side of the existing facility. 2 new silo pads will also be poured as part of the project. (Located at 3505 S. Main) Dollar Tree: The project is a 12,000 square foot renovation/conversion project of the former Walgreen’s building on South Main Street. (Located at 1700 S. Main across from KMART) Marriott Towneplace Suites: The 71-room, extended stay hotel is permitted and ready to break ground. Construction is expected to take approximately one year and the finished product will cater to extended stay guests. (Located just west of La Quinta on East 19th across from Roswell Regional) MBF Services: The current facility is undergoing an expansion to the north. Approximately 3,800 square feet will be added and substantial landscaping upgrades will be done including an interior garden area. (Located at 805 N. Richardson) Red Vette: The Overhead Door Company is constructing two new facilities for future operations. The project consists of an office building and a storage building, totaling almost 12,000 square feet. (Located at 200 S. Hemlock) Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference: The new hotel and conference center is permitted and full construction of the 65,000 square foot, 4 story building has commenced! It will feature over 100 rooms on the top 3 floors and meeting rooms as well as other full service amenities on the 1st floor. (Located on N. Main due west of Murphy Express Gas Station) Icon Cinema: This 47,686 square foot conversion project will feature 10 screens with over 1,600 seating capacity! The project will require technical excavation of dirt from the interior of the building footprint to accommodate stadium seating. (Located at 900 W. Hobbs in the former Alco Store) Nissan: This 17,780 square foot new construction project will feature high end finishes! Construction is expected to start very soon and should be complete by year end! The project will also have a new private road to access the property. (Located 2111 W. 2nd between Hyundai & Honda) Allsup’s Travel Center: New construction project offers the demolition of an existing structure and erection of a 4,749 square foot gas station along with a 4,763 square foot gas pump canopy. (Located at 1500 N. Garden across from College Garden Animal Hospital) Farmer’s Market Renovation/Expansion: Farmer’s is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to the existing building! The project will encompass the former Inspirations Flower shop to the South. (Located at 2810 N. Main next to Westlake Hardware/Farmer’s Market) Del Norte Shopping Center Tenant Building Improvements: The former Cici’s Pizza and current China King Restaurant building is undergoing extensive improvements to the façade. China King is open during construction and the other portion of the building is available for lease by a prospective tenant. (Located at 2810 N. Main next to Westlake Hardware/Farmer’s Market) Development Information – Permits New Residential permits pulled in July 3 New Commercial permits pulled in July 0 Total New Permits Pulled in 2012 (Residential) 21 Total New Permits Pulled in 2012 (Commercial) 5 Total New Permits Pulled in 2012 (Commercial) 4 Calendar of Events August 2012 Aug. 1 – 31 What: Roswell Museum & Art Center – ROSWELL Diamond of the Pecos Exhibit – A 2012 New Mexico Centennial Exhibition Where: Roswell Museum & Art Center, 100 W. 11th St. When: January 6, 2012 thru January 6, 2013 Contact: 575-624-6744 Aug. 1 – 31 What: Yucca Recreation Center Aerobic Classes Where: Yucca Recreation Center, 500 S. Richardson When: Monday – Friday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, & Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm Cost: $12.50 per month for 2 times a week or $15 for 3 times a week Contact: 624-6719 August 2 What: Roswell Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Where: Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, 405 W. Country Club When: Thursday, August 2nd from 5pm – 7pm Contact: 623-5695 August 3 What: Roswell Adult and Senior Center – Fundraiser for Southeastern Vietnam Veterans Where: Roswell Adult and Senior Center, 807 N. Missouri When: Friday, August 3 from 4pm – 6:30pm for Dinner and from 7pm – 10pm for the Dance Cost: For the Dinner $5.00 per person, and for the Dance $5.00 per person Contact: 624-6718 August 3 What: Fundraiser for SENM Vietnam Veterans Where: Roswell Adult and Senior Center, 807 N. Missouri When: Friday, August 3rd, from 4pm-10pm Cost: $5 for hamburgers and Hot dogs; $5 per person for Dance. Contact: 624-6718 August 3 What: Summer Concert in the Park Series – Danzar – Pop Latino Where: Cahoon Park When: Friday, August 3 from 6:30pm – 8pm Admission: FREE Contact: Cuic Gonzalez at 624-6719 August 4 What: Superkids Triathlon and Wunce Wuz Triathlon Where: Roswell Recreation Department and Cahoon Pool When: Saturday August 4th, 9am., 10a.m., 11a.m. Cost: $10 before August 1, $12 after August 1 Contact: Damian Cheatem 624-6720 or Daniel Franco 624-6719 August 4 What: Mainstreet Roswell free movie – “Dolphin Tale” Where: Cielo Grande Recreation Area When: August 4 at dusk Contact: 420-5718 wwwmainstreetroswell.org August 7 What: Galaxy 8 – FREE Summer Kid Shows – “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (PG) Where: Galaxy 8, 4501 N. Main When: Tuesday, August 7 at 9am, 11:20am, and 1:40pm Contact: 623-1010 August 7 What: Pecos Flavors Winery hosts Tony Furtado with the Full Band, Blue Grass and Americana Music Where: Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main When: Tuesday, August 7 at 7pm Cost: $15 per person, reservations recommended Contact: 627-6265 August 9-11 What: First Baptist Church – Texas Trip for Seniors Where: First Baptist Church Parking Lot, 500 N. Pennsylvania When: Thursday, August 9 through Saturday, August 11, will leave Roswell at 11am Cost: $268.00 per person Contact: 627-6747 August 10 What: Summer Concert in the Park Series – Matt Mason - Country Where: Cahoon Park When: Friday, August 10 from 6:30pm – 8pm Admission: FREE Contact: Cuic Gonzalez at 624-6719 August 11 What: Operation Wounded Warrior Poker Run, Silent Auction Where: Champion Motorsports, 2801 W. 2nd St. When: Saturday, August 11th First Vehicle out at 9:30am. Last vehicle in at 1pm Cost: Minimum donation $10 per hand Contact: 575-420-0243 August 11 What: 7th Annual First Tee of the Pecos Valley Golf Tournament Where: NMMI Golf Course, 201 W. 19th St. When: Saturday, August 11th 8am Shotgun Start Cost: $75 per player Contact: First Tee 623-4444 or the golf course 622-6033 August 11 What: Mainstreet Roswell FREE Movie – “The Muppets” Where: Cielo Grande Recreation Area When: August 11 at dusk Contact: www.mainstreetroswell.org Aug. 13 - 23 What: Senior Circle Netherlands, Belgium and Paris Trip Where: Netherlands, Belgium and Paris When: August 13-23 Cost: Book Before Feb. 14 Save $100: Single $5,349, Double $4,349, Triple $4,319 Book After Feb. 14: Single $5,449, Double $4,449, Triple $4,419 Contact: 575-623-2311 Aug. 16-26 What: Roswell Fine Arts League/Miniature Arts Society 29th Annual Juried Art Show Exhibition Where: Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W. 11th St. When: Opening Reception Aug. 16th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Exhibition: Aug. 16 - 26th Contact: Joyce 622-4985 August 17 & 18 What: New Mexico Championship Ranch Rodeo Where: Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds at the Bob Crosby Arena When: August 17 & 18, rodeo begins at 7pm, Tickets: Adults $10, Kids 12-7. Kids 6 and under are FREE Contact: Smiley Wooten at 626-6253 August 20 What: United Way Champaign Kick-Off Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St. When: Monday, August 20th, from 11:45am-1pm Cost: $15 per person; food catered by Pepper’s Grill & Bar Contact: Sherri at 622-4150 August 24 What: Roswell Community Little Theatre Curtains Rising Where: Roswell Convention Center, 912 N. Main When: Friday, August 24th Doors Open at 6pm. Dinner served at 7pm Tickets: $37.50 per person Contact: Monica (575)625-1338 or Leslie (575)420-6269 August 24 What: Dance – “Country Charm” Where: Roswell Adult and Senior Center – 807 N. Missouri When: Friday, August 24th, from 7pm-10pm Cost: $5 per person Contact: Carla Cobb 914-1865 or 627-3400 August 25 What: Ohana Fun in the Sun Where: Spring River Park & Zoo When: Saturday, August 25 10am- 1pm Contact: Marla Higginbotham at 624-0340 or 623-3725 August 25 What: Roswell Astronomy Club Moon Gazes Where: Cielo Grande Parking lot When: Saturday, August 25th, one hour before sunset Contact: Peggy Bohlin at 420-9955 or [email protected] August 27 What: RISD presents Parent Night Common Core Curriculum Kindergarten – Second Grade Where: Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St. When: Monday, August 27th, from 6pm-7:30pm Contact: Diane at 627-2574