Saturday, October 26, 2013

Corrales Wine Loop 4 wineries in only 8 miles

The Village of Corrales 4 wineries in only 8 miles There are actually 5 wineries within the Corrales area with one (Matheson) lingering just outside the village in the city Rio Rancho off Hwy 528. Corrales Winery, Matheson Winery, Acequia Winery and Pasando Tiempo have come together to bring you the Corrales Wine Loop. see the page for a lovely map. This team of winemaker’s are excited to introduce not only their award winning wines and vineyards but also share and introduce the wonderful history of the oldest wine growing region in all the United States. As Corrales Boarders the Rio Grande River and areas of the old pueblo it is astonishing while skipping from winery to winery to overlook the beautiful Sandia Mountain as a backdrop. With numerous prehistoric sites dating back as far as 500 A.D. it is not a wonder why taking the Corrales Wine Loop builds Memories. I highly encourage taking the tour ASAP, remember the wineries are open Wed. thru Sun. 12-to-5. Please call Pasando Tiempo in advance as their new production supplies can be limited. There is no need for detailed planning; if you have 3-to-4 hours available just jump in the car, join a friend and go! IndulgeNM also sponsors The Corrales Bike and Wine Tour that will follow this same is held April and August of every year. So join us this August 2013. Join Matheson winery, Acequia winery,Corrales winery and Pasando Tiempo winery for tastings, tours, education and fun. Corrales Wine Loop introduces conveniently located wineries that offer Riesling, Chardonnay, Muscat and Malvasia white wines to Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese reds and many others. From virgin palette to the more sophisticated, Corrales Wine Loop and it’s events offer what you desire. Acequia Winery Pronounced Ah-Sa-Key-Ah, Which Is Spanish For The Canals Built By Native American To Carry The Snow Melt From The Rock Mountains To Irrigate The Desert Valleys Of New Mexico. Acequia Continues The Tradition Of Growing Some Of The Best Grapes And Making Some Of The Best Wines In The Rio Grande Valley. We Encourage You To Visit Us In The Beautiful Old Farming Village Of Corrales, New Mexico. Corrales Winery Our Winery Is Located Minutes North Of Albuquerque, Along The National Scenic And Spanish Settlement Of Corrales. We Have Resurrected The Old Vineyards And Wine-Making Traditions Of The Spanish And French Settlers. The Beautiful Winery, Incorporating Indian Pueblo And Northern New Mexico Architecture, Overlooks Our Vineyards And The Sandia Mountains. Payin Attention To The Smallest Details, We Handcraft Small Quantities Of Exceptional, Award Winning Wines. Using Grapes From Our Own Or From New Mexico’s Finest Vineyards, We Created A Selecion Of Red And White Wines For Every Taste. Matheson Winery Rio Rancho’s only winery, we are located on Highway 528, just 1.8 miles north of Southern Boulevard, at the intersection of Highway 528 and Sundt. The winery was founded by longtime New Mexico Winemaker: Mark Matheson. We do not grow our grapes but instead choose to focus on the craft of winemaking, purchasing the finest New Mexico winegrapes in the state. The winery specializes in blended reds and port wines.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Hinkle 14th annual Fall Festival Oct. 27, 2013 2-5pm

Trick or treat to 36 booths with Candy On the miniature golf course. Free to attend if in costume.

ZOO BOO Oct 26, 2013 11AM - 4PM at ABQ Bio Park Zoo

Join us for our 25th annual trick-or-treat alternative at the ABQ BioPark Zoo on Oct. 26!

When

Oct 26, 2013
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Where

ABQ BioPark Zoo
903 Tenth SW
AlbuquerqueNM 87102

Description

It's time for Zoo Boo! We're celebrating 25 years of safe Halloween fun this year with games, Haunted Habitats, costumes and, of course, candy! Trick-or-treat from dozens of sponsoring businesses and civic organizations at tables throughout the Zoo.
Use #ZooBoo25 to show us your costumes, share photos of the event and tell us what you enjoy best about the event on Twitter.

Park and Ride

FREE Park and Ride is available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the Aquarium & Botanic Garden parking lot. The shuttle is a regular school bus and is not wheelchair accessible.
You can also avoid the traffic by taking a city bus.  (Route 53 stops a block from the zoo.  Routes 766 and 66 stop outside the Aquarium & Botanic Garden.)

Want to Volunteer?

Many hands make Zoo Boo possible. If you would like to volunteer for Zoo Boo, please, call (505) 848-7172.

Thank You, Sponsors!

A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful people and businesses who participate in Zoo Boo! A portion of event proceeds go to the Zoo Boo Education Scholarship Fund, which provides Camp BioPark tuition assistance for under-served youth.
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Price

Included with regular admission.
Up to four children in costume get in free with each paying adult. 
(New Mexico BioPark Society members receive free admission for the adults and children on their pass as usual. To qualify for the offer above, an adult must purchase a ticket.)

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Senior deals starting at Only 50 years Old

As I was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently,I heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and 
charged him less. When I asked the man what the discount was, he told me that
seniors over age 55 ...get 10% off everything on the menu, every day. (But you need to ASK for your discount.)

Being near that age myself, I figured I might as well ask about discounts too.
this incident prompted me to do some research, and I came across a list of restaurants, supermarkets, department stores, travel deals and other types of offers giving various discounts with different age requirements. I was actually surprised to see how many there are and how some of them start at the young age of 50 .
This list may not only be useful for you, but for your friends and family too.

Dunkin Donuts gives free coffee to people over 55 .
If you're paying for a cup every day, you might want to start getting it for FREE.

YOU must ASK for your discount !

RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+) This is for me ... if I ever see one again.

RETAIL & APPAREL :
Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)

GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

TRAVEL :
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT ;:
ABQ Bio Park Zoo (65+)

AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Indian pueblo cultural center (62+)

Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
Unser racing Museum (60+)

U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

MISCELLANEOUS:
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)

NOW, go out there and claim your discounts - - and remember -- YOU must ASK for discount ---- no ask, no discount.
I Know everyone knows someone over 50 please pass the one on!!!!!

Here is a page that has local links too. Sciddy

if you know of any other discounts please comment...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

2013 Fall Festival and Mini Maze

2013 Fall Festival and Mini Maze

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It’s fall again, and time for the Rio Grande Community Farm’s 2013 Fall Festival & Mini-Maze! We’ve got all sorts of fun lined up, so be sure to attend each event and get in on all the action. From pumpkin games and activities and getting dirty on the farm, you name it- we’ve got it!
Due to the drought of the past few years, we haven’t had water from the acequia to irrigate our corn this year, and the maze is going to be a little patchy and shorter than in years past. Nonetheless, during all Fall Festival events, visitors are welcome to explore and get lost in the maze as part of the fun.

Sustainability Day & Drought Resistance on the Farm

Saturday, October 5th (from noon to 5 p.m.)

Come out to learn about how farms like ours handle the drought, and enjoy a number of activities centered on sustainable living! Demonstrations and activities include backyard farming/gardening, renewable energy demonstrations, foraging and wilderness education, arts and crafts, and many more. Learn More
Admission donations are $5 a person – Location Map   Maize Maze  address:
1701 Montano Road NW – Get Directions
On Montano Road, 1.1 miles west of Fourth Street. Turn north on Tierra Viva, and park in the gravel lot to your left.

McCall's Pumpkin Patch


Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin from the field, try to find your way through the 16-acre corn maze, feed the farm animals, race a pedal kart,slide, launch a pumpkin, mine for gemstones, shop, eat...& much, much more!
Weekends Open To The Public September 21st – October 27th

Saturday 10am-6pm*

Sunday 10am-6pm*

*We stop selling tickets at 4pm to ensure that everyone has enough time to enjoy their visit.
Admissions for October weekends: $11.95   (This includes entrance to the park, most activities within the park, entrance to the corn maze & a hayride to the pumpkin patch.Weekend admission does not include the price of a pumpkin.)
Children 2 & under are free.
Though you are welcome to stay for just a short visit, many will stay for most of the day. There are many activities to choose from, lots to eat, & places to shop. Kids have an especially tough time leaving.
After pumpkins are picked from the field, they are measured & priced individually. Prices range from $2-10.

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch Weekdays:

9am-2pm

Open to scheduled groups only (see the teacher’s page).for a school group The cost is $6 per person for both children and adults. Children under 2 are free (but will not receive a pumpkin). One teacher may come for free with each registered class.
(Includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch, one pumpkin per person & limited park activities.)
here is the link to their page with more info and pictures http://mccallpumpkinpatch.com/

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

4th Annual New Mexico Brew Fest

CRAFT BEER • LIVE MUSIC • FOOD TRUCKS

OCTOBER 5, 2013 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Time: 1:00pm     Day: Saturday     Ages: All Ages    
Designated driver 11.54, General Admission 27.37 through hold my ticket.com 
SPECIAL VIP TASTING SESSION FROM NOON-1PM
Local iQ Magazine presents the fourth annual installment of the state's biggest microbrew festival — the NEW MEXICO BREW FEST. Held on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Hispana complex at NM Expo, NMBF features an ever-expanding lineup of New Mexico breweries pouring tastes and pints to thirsty hop heads. New Mexico Breweries on site will be Abbey Brewing Co.  • Blue Corn • Bosque Brewing • Broken Bottle • Chama River • Duel • Il Vicino • Back Alley Draft House • High Desert • La Cumbre • Las Cazuelas • Little Toad Creek • Marble • Mimbres • Nexus • Rio Grande • Sandia Chile Grill • Santa Fe Brewing • Santa Fe Spirits • Second Street • Sierra Blanca • Taos Mesa • Tractor • Turtle Mountain
Eight out of state breweries will also be on hand in the WHOLE FOODS MARKET BEER VILLAGE, including New Belgium, Deschutes, Stone, Oskar Blues, Left Hand Brewing, Odell & Sierra Nevada
Also included in this five hour Oktoberfest-themed event is a roster of inventive local food trucks, including Supper, Rustic and The Last Call and hours of live music all set in a very family-friendly, picnic-like atmosphere.
Bands confirmed to play this year are Santa Fe's Todd and the Fox, Mondo Vibrations, 11-piece German oompah band Die Polka-schlingel and Arizona's premier Irish rock band Keltic Cowboys. For a preview of the music this year, view the videos posted below.
Keep up with additions to the festival by checking back here often or friend us at facebook.com/nmbrewfest