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Events in the month of December 2023
Friday, December 1, 2023
The community is coming together for the 2023 World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil on Friday, December 1st, 2023.
Our community will come together to honor those who have been lost to HIV and to celebrate our continued efforts in providing care for those living with HIV. In addition, we want to continue building awareness and education about HIV - to reduce stigma and foster the prevention of HIV.
World AIDS Day 2023
- FREE EVENT
- Where: Expo NM - (Gate 3 at Copper and San Pedro)
- When: Friday, December 1st
- Gathering starts at 6:00 pm
- On-stage presentation starts at 7:00 pm
FREE travel mugs and blankets to the first 100 guests
FREE Parking for all participants
FREE refreshments
o 6:00 – Mediation, reflection, and music. Refreshments are served.
o 7:00 – Presentation and speakers
o 8:00 – Candle lighting and conclusion
A few things to expect:
- The area will be open to the public starting at 6:00 to peruse the displays, reflect and meditate. Live background music and a mediation/reflection area will also be available.
- Starting at 7 pm several different speakers and presenters will be taking the stage to address the crowd. These presentations will represent several different parts of our community.
- Around 8 o’clock we will conclude the event with candle lighting and live music.
Participating Organizations:
- UNM Truman Health Services
- Transgender Resources Center of New Mexico
- Southwest Care Center
- NM Department of Health
- M’Power
- First Nations
Friday, December 1, 2023
Country Dancing, even month at ABQ Social Club
Friday, December 1, 2023
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Friday, December 1, 2023
$14 includes gear. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Monday, December 4, 2023

Dec 4, 12-1 PM, Via Zoom 

OED Online,  our monthly business resource webinar, hosts NM APEX Accelerator for a discussion how to pursue and win federal contracts that can help grow your business. Register above to secure your spot! 

Want to see previous OED online business resource webinars? Visit our new playlist on the City of Santa Fe YouTube channel here.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Dec 4 ; Santa Fe Community Convention Center 

OED is hosting local workforce partners to convene as a part of its participation in the National League of Cities Academy.   The event will bring together stakeholders to discuss workforce topics. For more information, email contactoed@santafenm.gov 

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals.

 

We will show you each element of the one-page business plan, including identifying the problem your business solves, your value proposition, your target audience and much more.

 

A live question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Get the Template

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Join NMOBA the FIRST Wednesday of every month for conversation, guest speakers, and networking.
Our NEW Location is: Sunnyside Up Cafe


Are you interested in guest speaking? Email us! 
exec@nmoba.org
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Do you have questions about starting a business in Santa Fe? 
Starting a business can be daunting. Many business owners struggle to know which regulation is relevant, how to register a business and where to go for resources. The City of Santa Fe's Office of Economic Development (OED) is kicking off a series of workshops to help aspiring business owners navigate doing business in the city. 

OED and others will lead a presentation pointing participants to important resources and helpful contacts Topics will include business licensing, permitting, and explaining how the OED can help connect them to business planning and financing resources.

This series will be regularly recurring throughout the year. Please attend if you are a new business or have questions about starting a business in Santa Fe.
 
WHEN: December 7, 2023; 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Topic: Santa Fe Business 101: Getting Set to Do Business in the City of Santa Fe
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-fe-business-101-getting-set-to-do-business-in-the-city-of-santa-fe-tickets-764897126897

Contact OED at contactoed@santafenm.gov if you have questions or would like more information. 
Friday, December 8, 2023
Join like minded, like hearted LGBTQIA+ in a  safe and loving environment where together we can explore, question, and share what spirituality is for us individually and collectively. Meets monthly
Friday, December 8, 2023
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Friday, December 8, 2023 - Sunday, December 10, 2023
The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus (NMGMC)—under the leadership of Aaron Howe, Artistic Director—is pleased to bring their holiday concert Something Must Be Wrong With My Mistletoe to the stage. Nothing kicks off the holidays like an NMGMC holiday show. We all know the holidays can get hectic. This concert highlights the fun, frivolity, mishaps, and mayhem that can often occur during this time of year.
 
Saturday, December 9, 2023

β˜•πŸŒˆ Join us for our next Community Conversations with the Queer Center: Coffee Talk and Queer Clothing Swap! β˜•πŸŒˆ

Come sip, chat, and share in a safe and welcoming space. Enjoy a cozy coffee talk where we discuss issues, share stories, and connect within the LGBTQ+ community. β˜•πŸ—£οΈ

But there’s more! It’s not just about conversation; it’s also about community and style. Bring your gently used, fabulous clothing items for our Queer Clothing Swap. Give your wardrobe a fresh, inclusive makeover, and embrace the chance to help others do the same. πŸ‘—πŸŒŸ

The best part? This event is FREE, but space is limited. Make sure to register at https://bit.ly/46Xl6oz for more information and to secure your spot. Let’s come together, sip, swap, and connect in the spirit of inclusivity and community. We can’t wait to see you there! πŸŒˆπŸ’¬πŸ‘š

Saturday, December 9th, 11 am – 1 pm @ Southside Branch of the Santa Fe Public Library

Saturday, December 9, 2023

At the NMDK Holiday Havoc Drag King Show; we know for certain you will witness some of the most creative & sexiest drag in the city but we also know that this show really doesn't have a theme, its just general holiday fu*kery at its best!

Come join NM Drag Kings w/ their last show of their very successful 2023 drag year. We are SO appreciative & fortunate of all the $$ donations we have been able to give out this year, to so many different groups, doing some really AMAZING things for not only New Mexicans but LGBTQI+ New Mexicans!

Thank you for your continued support!

12-9 - Sat!

ABQ Social Club 4021 Central Ave

Doors @ 8    Show @9

$50  4 top table   $15 Seat    $10 Standing GA

CALL THE SOCH FOR TICKETS B4 WE SELL OUT!

505-200-0663

21+

Emcee - Local Model/Burlesque - Raven Lass

Beats by Resident DJ Flightphonic

Featured NMDK

Rocco Steele

Pinche Villa

Rusty Galore Nutz

Phantom Nips

Lez Dahl

Al Dente’

Michael Lynn Hertz

Felix D’Bagre

The Rebels

Ryder Cox

Safaree Angel

Hamilton

Charlie Hourse

&

Special Drag Queen Guests:

Mona Chromatic

Illianix D. Martinez

&

Sherri Moan

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Second Sundays: LGBTQ+ Dance Medicine
Monday, December 11, 2023

OED’s Coffee and Collab is coming up! These events bring together stakeholders and partners working to support and grow economic development in Santa Fe. RSVP or get more info at contactoed@santafenm.gov.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Get the exact, step-by-step blueprint to leverage speaking engagements as your top customer acquisition channel. Sponsored by 10X Stages.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Free and open to the public. Join us at the Chambers Business Impact/Government Relations meeting. This committee meets on a monthly basis to explore issues, events and activities the have or could have an influence and impact on living, working and even playing in the Alamogordo-Holloman AFB area.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Tax Basics for Beginners

The course "Tax Basics for Beginners" is presented by our partners at Mountain America Credit Union. This course provides a general overview of essential tax concepts in an easy-to-understand format. Delve into various tax terminologies, their significance in personal finance, and learn to navigate the intricate tax landscape confidently. This training equips participants with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions while unraveling the complexities of taxes."

This course will explore the following questions:

  • What do taxes pay for?
  • What does it mean to file taxes?
  • How is your income tax liability determined?
  • How do you set money aside for taxes?
  • How do you recognize the taxes your paid on a paystub?

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Valeria Olave at 505-246-6900 when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

 

Speaker(s): Quentin Strickland, Branch Manager, Mountain America Credit Union

Co-Sponsor(s): Valeria Olave, Regional Manager, WESST Albuquerque Women's Business Center Kevin Sierra Moran, Consultant/Trainer, WESST Albuquerque Women's Business Center

Please Note: THIS CLASS IS BEING OFFERED ONLINE. AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND A COMPUTER (or highly capable tablet-type device) ARE NECESSARY. Video conferencing instructions will be sent to you after you have registered for the class. This training class will be delivered in English.

 

Fee: No Cost

Thursday, December 14, 2023

FEE $10

Many of us have made business agreements with others based on their word or a simple handshake. This is okay when everything works out for both parties, but what happens when a problem or disagreement arises? Contracts help protect both parties from possible legal issues and lawsuits. They also provide clarity about what will be expected from each party involved in the arrangement, which helps eliminate any confusion about responsibilities or expectations.

Join us for this online workshop where participants will learn the importance of good written contracts and the basics of preparing them.

Key points include:

  • What written contracts are good for
  • How to write a good contract using mostly common sense
  • Aspects of contracts that are not common sense
  • How to manage risk allocation
  • Best practices for working with a lawyer and self-evaluation of current liabilities

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Sara Osusky at 505-892-1238 when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

 

Speaker(s): Victor Grafe III, Attorney, Victor Grafe Law Firm LLC A law firm that helps New Mexico Business owners do things right, address legal problems, and think strategically about the legal aspects of building and operating a business. Sara Osusky, Business Consultant and Trainer, WESST Rio Rancho Women's Business Center

Co-Sponsor(s):

Please Note: THIS CLASS IS BEING OFFERED ONLINE. This training class will be delivered in English.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Are you looking for something to do after work?
Why not meet up with our friends from nmoba.org and us for PRIDE After 5 from 5:30 - 7 pm!

Location TBA
Friday, December 15, 2023

What is Drop-in Mentoring for Entrepreneurs?

Need business advice? Our experienced mentors are ready to help you tackle your latest problem. Drop in for expert advice in strategy, finance, fundraising, pitching, sales, marketing, talent, and more. Perfect for any entrepreneur from idea to scale.

How It Works

  • Join the virtual breakout room with our subject matter expert and ask your question. It is that easy!
  • First-come, first-served. We recommend joining on time.
  • You can switch rooms to talk to multiple experts.
  • Open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of ActivateNM.

Select an upcoming session to RSVP. The sessions are typically on the third Friday of each month in 2023.

Notice:

By participating in this event you are opting-in to receiving messages from us related to our offerings. This event may be recorded for quality purposes.

Learn more about how ActivateNM can help your small business or startup by visiting:

https://activatenm.com/

Friday, December 15, 2023
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Sunday, December 17, 2023

TransSenders Gathering

Welcome TransSenders!  This is a monthly gathering organized after the gym's regular hours specifically for trans and non-binary folx in order to provide a safe space for them to try their hands at climbing. The schedule for this event is being worked on at the moment but the event will take place once a month on Sundays at the Midtown gym, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Please contact Cristina for specifics on this event and to get the date of the next meet.

Trans climbers of all levels and allies are welcome to find community and expand their climbing skills.  Beginners are welcome!

  • Monthly, every 3rd Sunday after regular gym hours
  • 6 pm - 8 pm
  • Midtown gym
  • Entry is $14 and includes gear

If it’s your first time with us, please fill out a waiver and we will get you set up with gear and an introductory orientation.

When you arrive, look for the Rainbow Senders' table behind the check in desk with the rainbow rug!  There are pronoun pins available and often, a group activity is available if you choose to participate. The leaders of the Rainbow Senders will be available to help you get started if it’s your first time and/or be your climbing partner if you wish.

Rainbow Senders

Rainbow Senders is sponsored by Stone Age and also exists outside of it.  Follow them on Instagram.  To join their monthly newsletter please click here.

Rainbow Senders are now receiving donations from a very kind community member! With these funds they are able to sponsor one member of the community for a one month membership.  If you or someone you know needs financial assistance to be able to climb, please email them the name and contact info. They will be randomly selecting folks from their list each month as long as they are funded. It is their deepest desire to help all folks have access to climbing!  They are also accepting donations to continue to grow their sponsorship programs!

Fundraiser

Shane Baron-Deutsch, one of our talented members, has created a fun design we are now featuring on some cool apparel! All purchases of items with this design benefit Rainbow Senders and TransSenders!


StoneAge Mid-Town. $14 includes gear, no one turned away for lack of funds
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Join us as experienced entrepreneurs share their insights and experiences on taking an idea from inception to commercialization.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Join NMOBA for our Monthly Mixer on the THIRD Tuesday of each month! 

This will be a great evening to connect with the community, relax and mingle. December's mixer will be held with our FANTASTIC member, CloudWalker Farm!
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third Thursdays: Country Dance Lessons at ABQ Social Club
Friday, December 22, 2023
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid OUTDOOR IN-PERSON and ZOOM Shabbat. Masks are optional. We will be distanced and outside. Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring your own (vegetarian) food if you'd like to eat while we chat after the service. Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.org.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
$10 for tickets, popcorn, and a fun hang with friends
Friday, December 29, 2023
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.