EPCC TO HOLD “BUDDY WALK” TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DOWN SYNDROME CHARITIES

El Paso Community College Diversity Programs will hold its second “Buddy Walk” at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 1 at the college’s Valle Verde Campus. The walk is open to the public.

The event will raise funds to provide scholarships for students with disabilities, the Down Syndrome Association of El Paso and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The NDSS is an organization that offers support to people with Down Syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs one in every 733 births in the United States. NDSS is the national advocate for the acceptance and the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome as valued members of society and the community. 

A whole family (max of four) can walk a mile in this charitable event for $40, individual participation is $20 and senior citizens (over 65), EPCC students and military personnel pay $10. All paid participants receive an event t-shirt.

Individuals can register in advance at any EPCC cashier’s office or at 9 a.m. the morning of the event. It’s fun with a purpose! Participants will stroll around the Valle Verde Campus with friends and family to the sound of live music and other entertainment. Refreshments and food will also be available. In addition, EPCC will raffle prizes among participants holding a paid ticket. 

Additional information: EPCC Marketing and Community Relations at 831-6531.

College Announces Official Sponsors and Partners for TRobo, First Annual Robotics Competition & Geek Fest

September 26, 2011- El Paso, Texas Western Technical College and the Department of Electronic Engineering Technology, today announced that INXI, EPCOM, Time Warner Cable’s- Connect a Million Minds, Microtek, Lowe’s, Peter Piper Pizza, Entravision Communications, E.P. Mass Media Advertising, and Costco have signed on as Official Sponsors for the first annual TRobo Competition and Geekfest to be held at the Branch Campus on October 15, 2011 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., in El Paso.

Ten area high school robotic teams have worked alongside their teachers, instructors and students from Western Technical College, as they ready themselves to compete at the first annual TROBO competition, thanks to the support of TRobo Sponsors. “We’re honored to welcome INX, EPCOM, Time Warner Cable’s- Connect a Million Minds, Microtek, Lowe’s, Peter Piper Pizza, Entravision Communications, E.P. Mass Media Advertising , and Costco as distinguished organizations that recognize the importance of supporting our future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM),” said Randy Kuykendall, Chief Executive Officer, Western Technical College. “Their support, and the collective support of all of our participating organizations,  ensure that local high school students’ efforts in science and technology are celebrated and rewarded on a local stage.”

Kelcey M. Wells, Communications Specialist with Time Warner Cable says of their sponsorship, “Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds is proud to sponsor an event that enhances STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) in young minds. Connect a Million Minds aims to support events that inspire students to develop the STEM skills they need to become the problem solvers of tomorrow. The T-ROBO competition is the perfect opportunity for local students to spread their STEM wings.”

In addition to INX, EPCOM, Time Warner Cable’s- Connect a Million Minds, Microtek, Lowes, Peter Piper Pizza, Entravision Communications, E.P. Mass Media Advertising and Costco as supporting Sponsors for the first annual TRobo competition, participating partners in the accompanying all day GeekFest include: USA REC, El Paso Police Department Bob Squad, US Army Avenger Unit, US Army Explosive Ordinance and Demolition Unit, The Hams of W5ES El Paso Amateur Radio Club, and several local bands to be announced at a later date. TRobo & Geekfest will be held at the Branch Campus located at 9451 Diana on October 15, 2011 from 8 a.m.- 5p.m. in El Paso. There is no entry fee to the public.

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Pride Day 2011

PRIDE DAY 

Saturday 

OCTOBER 15, 2011

7:30 a.m. to 12 Noon

Hosted by:

El Paso Police Foundation

Keep El Paso Beautiful

 EPPD Regional Command Centers

Citizen’s Advisory Boards

Pride Day is a city wide clean up event involving volunteers.  It is an opportunity to increase community pride, increase awareness regarding trash accumulation, and the importance of a clean and green environment.  

We invite you to mobilize and clean areas within your neighborhoods and communities. We also invite ALL schools, churches, civic and social groups, and ALL citizens to join us as we help to

KICK-Off Event, 5pm-7pm, Friday, October 14, 2011 Eastwood Park, 3001 Parkwood-Food is sponsored by Famous Dave’s Barbeque

For more information contact your nearest El Paso Police Department   Regional Command Center (RCC) or Keep El Paso Beautiful (KEPB):

Family Night at the El Paso Zoo

EL PASO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO HOST FAMILY FUN NIGHT

AT EL PASO ZOO ON SEPTEMBER 30

Family Fun Night to Raise Funds for El Paso Zoo Programs and Improvements

El Paso, Texas (Sept.  27, 2011) – The El Paso Zoological Society will host Family Fun Night on September 30 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. The El Paso Zoo will open Africa and the America's Plaza, after hours, with Lions, Meerkats, Zebras, Giraffes, Gazelles, and other amazing animals.

Activities for the entire family include: Hunt Family Desert Spring water feature, African Star train, music, dancing, jumping balloons, games, face painting, family friendly foods, kid’s drinks, beer, wine, photo opportunities and much more.

“Come out and join us at this exclusive fundraising event. All activities are family friendly and will be a ton of fun,” said El Paso Zoological Society’s Executive Director Renee Neuert. 

Sponsored by Hyundai of El Paso and El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, this celebration will not only offer fun for El Paso families, it will help the Zoological Society raise funds for the Zoo’seducation programs, local and world-wide conservation efforts, volunteer programs and capital improvements which will lead to continuing to build a bigger and better zoo. 

Tickets are $25 for children and $50 for adults. Family packs are also available for $150 which includes admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children. Ticket price includes admission, food, beer and wine, photos and gigantic fun for all the wild kids in the herd. Food included will be provided by Texas Roadhouse, Carino’s Italian Kitchen, Peter Piper Pizza, G2, Service System’s Associates, Gelato Factory and Square Cow.

For more information or to purchase tickets contact the El Paso Zoological Society at (915) 532-8156 or elpasozoosociety@aol.com.

4th Annual Cancer Awareness Community Event

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