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New East Mountains for Change Group Launched

By Vicki "Hussein" in New Mexico - Jan 7th, 2009 at 11:15 am EST

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The energy and positive activity of our successful campaign to elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the USA has motivated thousands of citizens to continue making a difference in their communities. Here in the mountains and rural area east of Albuquerque, many activists have stayed in touch and created a new group: East Mountains for Change. The new web site for East Mountains for Change is: http://emforchange.ning.com

East Mountains for Change meets regularly at the East Mountain Library in Tijeras and has Teams to focus on the following issues: Rural business, Energy/Environment, Health care and Education/Service learning. There will be a General Meeting of the East Mountains for Change group on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the East Mountains Library at 2PM. Interested in attending an Inaugural Celebration Tuesday, January 20th? Check-out the Website for East Mountains for Change: http://emforchange.ning.com for place and time. Want to participate in the East Mountains Book Drive for our local Middle School in Tijeras: Roosevelt Middle School? This is a way to benefit our local teachers and students and honor our 44th President of the United States Inauguration. There are 3 ways to contribute1. Collect new or used books appropriate for ages 11-13*

2. USE VOUCHER AT BORDERS BOOK FAIR, JANUARY 7-9

3. Buy bookstore gift cards ($5.00 @)4. Donate check* or bring cash to the presentationRoosevelt Middle School in Tijeras serves 6th to 8th grade students, providing education and UNM health care services for a 500 square mile area. “Our students love to read,” says teacher Lefty Folkman.* Book list on request. Contributions are tax-deductible. Make Checks out to Roosevelt Middle School. Note book drive on check. Send checks c/o Jeanette Quintanar, 75 Thunderbird Lane, Tijeras, NM 87059Questions? Contact Bay Stevens 480-1999 bay@ReUseIt.info Book pick up: Jeanette Quintanar at 250-9683

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