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The following events are just some of the events coming up this month. We generally update this list once a month, and stop updating about a month before so we can focus on the print edition instead.
KLAQ Haunted Warehouse — The annual haunting runs Oct. 1-31 at a different location each year. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Celebration of Our Mountains — The 17th annual Celebration of Our Mountains is a six-week-long festival of events to encourage appreciation of the El Paso region’s environment. The celebration includes hikes, field trips, driving tours, nature walks, bicycle rides and other activities throughout the month. Most events are free. Information: celebrationofourmountains.org.
Great Dachshund Stampede 2010 — The races, part of the 27th annual St. Luke’s Country Fair are 10 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 7050 McNutt Road, near Canutillo. The fair features food, music, children’s games and more. Information: (575) 874-3972 for stlukescountryfair.com.
La Viña Harvest Festival — The annual celebration is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3, at La Viña Winery in La Union, N.M. Continuous live entertainment, food, arts & crafts and, of course, wine. Information: (575) 882-7632.
‘Gotta Swing!’ — Shundo Dance Studio presents the stage show highlighting the passion and fire of the tango at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9-10, at Chamizal National Memorial. Admission: $10 and $15. Information: 532-2043 or shundodance.com.
UTEP Football — The Miners’ home games are Saturdays at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
• Oct. 9 — Rice
• Oct. 23 — Tulane
Transmountain Challenge — GECU presents the 34th annual race Sunday, Oct. 10. The race across Texas’ highest highway is a 20K and 5K competitive and non-competitive run or walk, for individuals or relay teams. Proceeds benefit children with disabilities served by El Paso Rehabilitation Center. Information: 274-5222 or runelpaso.com.
Price’s Give ‘Em Five Punt, Pass and Kick — The annual sectional competition hosted by the El Paso Sun Bowl Association is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Boys and girls ages 8-15 years will compete separately in punting, passing, and place kicking skills. Information: 534-0254.
Momentum Dance Company — The company performs at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $8. Information: 532-7273.
Concordia Cemetery Walk Through History — The annual “living” history tour is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell (between Boone and Stevens). Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation and improvements at the cemetery. Volunteers dress in period costume and share historical vignettes “in character” of many of Concordia Cemetery’s eternal residents. Information: 591-2326 or concordiacemetery.org.
Amigo Airsho 2010 — The United States Air Force Thunderbirds precision jet demonstration team will appear at the 29th annual air show is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, at Biggs Army Airfield, featuring military and civilian aerial performers, static displays and more. Tickets/information: 562-6446 or amigoairsho.org.
Hueco Tanks Interpretive Fair — The 2010 fair at Hueco Tanks State Historic Site is Oct. 16-17 with traditional Native American song and dance, folklorico and matachine dancers, pictograph and birding tours, campfire program, cowboy skills demonstrations, climbing demonstrations, environmental and cultural booths, children’s activities, food and gifts for sale. Free admission. Information: 857-1135.
Chamizal Border Folk Festival — The musical celebration is 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16-17, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free to all events. Information: 532-7273.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – The Symphony, under the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides welcomes guest violinist Joan Kwuon at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23, in the Plaza Theatre. Selections include Barber’s “Music for a Scene from Shelley,” op. 7, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 61, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5: Adagietto and “Totenfeier.” Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Boo at the Zoo — The El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, will host its 5th annual “merry, not scary” safe trick-or-treating event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Children age 2 to 12 are invited to dress in costume and enjoy candy, snack foods and other special treats from treat stations sponsored by local businesses, as well as other special family-friendly activities. Information: 532-8156, 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
Mariachi Los Toritos — Mariachi Los Toritos perform a concert of traditional Mexican mariachi music at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30-31, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater, 800 S. San Marcial. Tickets: $10. Information: 532-7273 or 731-2454.
Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage — The largest pilgrimage each year is on the last Sunday in October (Oct. 31), for the Feast Day of Christ the King. The pilgrimage annually attracts thousands of celebrants, many of whom begin their trek before dawn. Information: (575) 523-7577.
KLAQ 24th annual Halloween Parade — The parade is Sunday, Oct. 31, at Album Park, and returns there. Information: 544-8864.
‘Howl-O-Wine’ Dog Walk — Pets Alive El Paso will host its 6th annual fall dog walk at Sunday, Oct. 31, at La Viña Winery in La Union, N.M. Information: 546-8315. Register online at petsaliveelpaso.org.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The market opens for its 8th season 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through mid-October. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 6.
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