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News Briefs and Community Announcements
By Marie Ortiz

Valentines Day
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Valle Verde campus in the Cafeteria Annex on Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be games, arts and crafts for everyone. Refreshments and a money prize will be given. For more information call 831-2660.
Photography Contest
The El Paso Central Business Foundation is calling for any interested amateur photographers to participate in the Third Annual Downtown Photo Contest through March 3. The fee is $10 per entry for up to three entries. Awards will be given in student and other categories. For more information call 533-2656.

Advertising Contest
The Advertising Federation of El Paso is calling for applicants through Feb. 9 for the 2008 ADDY Awards Competition. The competition recognizes exceptional advertising created in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home, and public service advertising. For more information call 747-7434.

Girl Scout Cookies
The Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande will begin cookie sales through March 15. You can also support our military troops overseas by purchasing cookies through the “Gift of Caring” program. To place your cookie order call 566-1558.

Black History Month
The El Paso Museum of History is hosting free educational and fun events for Black History Month on Feb.16 at 510 N. Santa Fe. For more information call 351-3588.

Tejanos Baseball
EPCC baseball team hosts South Mountain CC Feb. 8 & 9. Doubleheaders start at noon each day.



Marie Ortiz may be reached at (915) 831-2500
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