el paso, police dept,El Paso Museum of Archaeology,3rd Annual El Paso Arthritis Walk May 4, 2006

FREE Defensive Driving Class for the public
The El Paso Police Department's Safe Communities Program is hosting a FREE Defensive Driving class for the public. This is part of the many educational efforts the EPPD Safe Communities Program conducts in an effort to make our community safer and reduce the number of traffic collisions and related injuries and deaths. Instructors certified in defensive driving will teach the class. The class is free of charge and cannot be used for ticket dismissal. However, the class can be used for insurance discounts. Those wanting a certificate for insurance discounts will have to pay $5.00 dollars for the certificate. To take part in the class you must register by calling 564-7352. Only those that register by Friday, May 5th 2006 will be able to attend the May 6th 2006 class. Class participation is limited to 40 participants.


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El Paso Museum of Archaeology to Host Cinco de Mayo Presentation
Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 2pm. The media and the public are invited to an illustrated presentation entitled: Cinco de Mayo and the Hero of the Battle of Puebla. Presentation by renowned Mesoamerican archaeologist Marc Thompson, Ph.D., Director of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. Read more...


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3rd Annual El Paso Arthritis Walk
3rd Annual El Paso Arthritis Walk. Saturday, May 6th. Nation's Tobin Park (in the Northeast - 8831 Railroad). 9:00 am Registration. 9:30 am Walk Begins. Register online at www.arthritis.org or call 877-232-2898. Read more...

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Lions, and tigers and giraffes oh my!
Your El Paso Zoo will soon experience a major makeover thanks to the City of El Paso 2000 Quality of Life Bond initiative. Four major projects scheduled to be completed in the next few years include: entry complex, El Paso Water Utilities Education Center, reptile exhibit building, desert exhibit building and major African exhibits. The ambitious project helps replace some out of date facilities as well as continue the Zoo?s geographic theme representing the major continents, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Read more...


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Master Calendar
The El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is in the process of compiling information that will be integrated into a Master Calendar for the city, county and region. This comprehensive calendar will contain a variety of arts, culture and entertainment events. To submit your event electronically, please complete the Event Registration Form located at: Read more...