City Representative Emma Acosta Will Be the Keynote Speaker at The 2014 Annual Fort Bliss Volunteer Ceremony and Dinner hosted by MG MacFarland

El Paso, Texas:

City Representative Emma Acosta will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Annual Fort Bliss Volunteer Ceremony and Dinner hosted by MG MacFarland. The annual event coincides with National Volunteer Week. The event will recognize approximately 50 volunteers (Soldiers, Families and civilians) who have shared their time, talents and skills volunteering on the installation, El Paso Schools, Humane Society and many other volunteer agencies. The theme this year is

MISSION POSSIBLE because volunteers make mission possible for so many programs on the installation and within the El Paso Community.

The event will be April 11^th at 6:30pm at the Centennial Club at Fort Bliss.

Representative Acosta states, "There is no price to put on the value of a person who selflessly volunteers their time, skills and effort, asking for nothing in return"

The public and media are encouraged to attend.

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District 3 Community Meeting

Guest Speaker:

Joyce Wilson, City Manager

April 16, 2014

The Lunchbox @ Buckner & Montana

     6:00 p.m.

The public is encouraged to come, there will be a Question and Answer Segment and a small reception following her presentation!  Hope to see you there!

Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation Program

Spring Outdoor Camp Program

Who: City of El Paso Parks and Recreation

What: Trailblazers Outdoor Camps

When: April 29 to June 7, 2014

Where: Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High RidgeDr.

 Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.

El Paso, Texas- The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will offer two outdoor camps for youth ages 8-17 at two locations for the upcoming spring months.

Trailblazers Outdoor Camps will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from April 29^th   - June 5^th at Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge Dr. and (Saturdays) at Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave. from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from May 3^rd - June 7^th .

Registration starts April 14, 2014 and is limited to the first 25 participants only at each location. Registration can be done online at the Parks and Recreation website at www.elpasotexas.gov/parks or in person at the program location.

Youth will gain experience in outdoor recreation by exploring the wonders of desert life and learning the importance of environmental awareness. They will also develop a connection with the outdoors, acquire new skills, and build a strong sense of environmental stewardship. Activities will include hikes, trips to local parks, bird watching, bug identification, archery, fishing, and desert wildlife education.

Information - (915) 544-0753