November Roundup Cont’d from Page 10 Chopra has written 21 New York Times bestsellers in both the fiction and nonfiction categories, Chopra. Time Magazine selected Chopra as one of the Top 100 Icons and Heroes of the Century. Chamber of Commerce Gala — The 115th annual Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce gala featuring world class entertainment by the Pink Flamingos at 6:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 21, at El Paso Convention Center. Tickets: $100. Dress is formal cocktail attire. Information/RSVP: 5340530. Online registration at elpaso.org. ‘Toys For Kids’ Parade — The Las Cruces Motorcyclists’34th annual toy drive parade begins at noon Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Mesilla Valley Mall and ending at the Las Cruces Convention Center at University and El Paseo. Toys will be given to children in the Tresco Tots Program. Registration is 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Mesilla Valley Mall. Bike show, live music, door prizes, grand prize drawing, raffles, a silent auction, vendors and more follow at Convention Center. Fee: $10, plus $7 or more new toy donation (fee includes meal and two beverages). Information, registration: (575) 527-7552, (575) 523-1061, (575) 527-4930 or toysforkids-lc.org. Non-participants may donate toys at Tresco Tots, 2325 E. Nevada or Wheelsport, 105 Hanks through Nov. 23. Fort Bliss Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance and registration. Check beforehand to see which gates are open to the public. The Buffalo Soldiers Gate at Airport and Airway is usually always open. Catholic Women of the Chapel — The CWOC meets 9 a.m. Fridays (except holiday weekends) at the Religious Activities Center, Building #449 on Fort Bliss. Meetings consist of fellowship, saying the rosary, craft making projects or Bible studies. Child care provided free of charge. This year’s theme is “Works of Mercy.” Information: [email protected]. The group’s annual “Ladies’ Night Out” is Friday, Nov. 14, at the Center. Contact CWOC for details. Fort Bliss Bow & Gun Club — 3730 Roy Johnson Lane. Rifle and pistol shooting competitions are held almost every weekend. Visitors can watch for free. Food available at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there: Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right. Information: 5682983 or blissmwr.com/bowandgun. Turkey shoot begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. Please see Page 12 Get El Paso Scene Weekly by email Join the thousands of subscribers who get a FREE weekly recap of the week’s top events in El Paso and Southern New Mexico. www.epscene.com/newsletter.php ‘Treasures of the Southwest,” Charity Art Auction — Open Arms Community hosts its charity auction 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Pius X Hall, 1050 North Clark, featuring live and silent auctions, music and refreshments, and sale tables of collectibles and gift items. Music provided by 7th Avenue Band. Admission is free. Information: 595-0589 or openarmscommunity.org. Funds raised will benefit the Open Arms/Centro Santa Fe Food Bank and Help for the Poor. Local artists include Alberto Escamilla, Bert Saldaña, R.J. Williams, Patricia Renteria, Al Borrego, Manuel Alvarado, Hal Marcus, Candy Meyer and Krystyna Robbins. Founded in 1972 as a small prayer group, Open Arms now offers food bank, distribution center for clothes, household goods, and emergency help for families in economic crisis. Blanket Drive — El Paso Fire Department and Extreme Weather Task Force is collecting new blankets to very young, elderly and/or ill in need through the winter months. Recommendations for those in need of blankets are also being taken. Information, locations: elpasotexas.gov/fire-department/fanrequests.php. Those in need of blankets may call 2-1-1 Texas for assistance. Hispanic Chamber Fiesta — El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Fiesta and Piñata Bash is 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside Drive. Keynote speaker is Billy Beane, Oakland A’s general manager. Tickets: $85 ($75 members). Tables: $1,500 ($1,250 members). The Piñata Bash features thousands of dollars in prizes Information/RSVP: 566-4066 or ephcc.org. Kelly Squashes Hunger — Kelly Memorial Food Pantry, 1140 St. Vrain, hosts a fundraising evening of food and music 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Local chefs compete for best dish using winter squash. Children’s activities and alternative holiday gift cards will be available. Cost: $25 ($50 household). Information: (pantry) 533-2674 or (Jeannine Kennedy) 525-5254. November 2014 El Paso Scene Page 11