December 2014 - East Mountain Shopper

December 2014
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors . . .
What could be
better than that? It all
started about 27 years
ago, when a concerned school bus
driver began baking
muffins and collecting
The sign says it all . . . coats for cold and hungry children who rode
her bus. Soon after that, it developed into some tables
with boxes of food, set up by friends and even thoughtful
passers-by. In 2002, the current building was completed
in Moriarty, with 8,000 square feet to house the mission
that now offers a thrift store, a clothing bank, and food
pantry, as well as other services such as programs for the
elderly and disabled.
Nowadays, this caring enterprise feeds over
20,000 people a year, representing over 700 families. In
2013, emergency clothing was provided to over 2,500
families, and 1,500 folks in need received warm coats.
Last year Bethel served people from 23 local towns, and
also helped travelers from 25 states on their way through.
Serving this volume of clients from the East Mountain/Greater Estancia Valley area (approximately 4,500
square miles), requires 8 regular staff and many volunteers, particularly this time of year, when they will see
2,000 in November, and a similar number in December.
You can participate in the blessing by giving in
several ways. Volunteer orientation is every Thursday at
10 a.m. You can jump in and donate your time; most
days they need about 9 volunteers around the mission, so
opportunities abound. You can give money (Bethel is a
501(c)3 organization and registered nonprofit with the
state of New Mexico). This will be used to purchase food
for the pantry, and treats and toys for Christmas stockings
for clients’ families. Bethel also accepts gently used
clothing and household goods for the clothing bank and
thrift store.
A new opportunity in giving: donate your vehicle,
running or not. Proceeds will return to Bethel and be
used here for your East Mountain neighbors in need. Just
call the number below.
In December, Bethel Community Storehouse has
planned a Children’s Shopping Day so clients’ kids ages 4
to 12 can purchase gifts for family members. This event
will be Saturday the 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There
will be crafts and refreshments, with an appearance by
Santa at noon, and Jimbo’s music at 2 p.m.
The following day, they are partnering with the Moriarty Lions Club at the Lions building to provide Christmas toys. Children can see Santa and receive a gift, and
also a filled stocking from Bethel.
Please visit Bethel’s website for details, photos,
and current mission news. www.bethelstorehouse.org
Other contact information: Phone (505)832-6642. They
are located at 1719 4th Street (P.O. Box 968), Moriarty,
NM 87035.
Last year’s Children’s Shopping Day was a huge success.
Homeschool Choir
Ages 3 thru 23: Come learn and
praise the Creator of music.
Register early to ensure space
Contact Karen Bell @ 286-1242 or
the directors: Marguerite, Rachelle, and
Brittany Raymond @ 286-9450
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CALENDAR
December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
 Coney Island Christmas, play performed by East Mountain Centre
for Theatre @ Vista Grande Community Center. See ad page10.
December 6
 Breakfast with Santa, 8:30am-11am @Los Vecinos Community Center,
Tijeras. $3 kids, $5 adults. Santa, magician, clown, games, crafts, silent
auction. Sponsored by East Mtn Chamber of Commerce.
 Breakfast with Santa, 9am-11am @Mountainside United Methodist
Church, 4 Penny Lane, Cedar Crest, NM. Kids and Adults 13+ $5, Kids
1-12 $3 www.mountainsidemethodist.org
 Winter Arts Festival, sponsored by the Route 66 Arts Alliance, in
the Moriarty Civic Center, from 9am-4pm. The best of local artists and
live music all day. Great food. Holiday Make & Take tables, Face Painting. Come and spend some time with us. See ad page 7.
 Christmas Craft Fair, 9:00am-3:30pm @ Edgewood Senior Center, 114
Quail Trail, Edgewood. Crafts, Music, Food and hands-on fun. Everyone
is invited. For info call Kathy Powell - 505-459-9346
 The Carnuel Women and the Carnuel Land Grant are hosting their annual Christmas Holiday Bazaar 9am to 4pm @ the Land Grant Hall, 3 &1/2
miles east of the Carnuel exit before you get to A Montoya Elementary
School. You can expect great shopping, entertainment, good food and a
visit from Santa with a gift for the children!
December 7
 SANTA FLY-IN! 2 - 4 pm. Fun for all! Blanco Dr & Mountain View Dr,
Edgewood. See Santa in his airplane! Games, prizes, gifts, sweets, hot
cocoa, music. Free! Host: Sandia Airpark Estates Property Owners
Assn www.saepoa.com Deborah 350-3651
December 7, 13, 14
 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Presents Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 pm, and
Sunday December 14 at 3:00 pm. See ad page 2.
December 12
 Christmas Concert by PACT East Mountain Homeschool Choir 6
p.m. @ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Old Rte 66 in Edgewood.
Free, but donations accepted. See ad page 2.
December 13
 Children’s Shopping Day @ Bethel Storehouse (Moriarty) 10 am to 3
pm, ages 4-12 can buy gifts for family. Santa @ noon, Jimbo @ 2 pm,
Crafts & Refreshments—bring the family! See article on front page.
 Bear Barn Gallery hosts an open house reception from 12 noon to 4
pm. Come and meet painter Britt Nance. This is great opportunity for
holiday shopping! Bear Barn Gallery is located at Wildlife West Nature
Park in Edgewood, NM (505) 267-6101
 The Nutcracker Ballet by East Mountain Dance, 2 pm & 6:30 pm @
MHX PAC See ad page 2 for cost & details.
 Book Barn Sale @ Edgewood library 10 am—2 pm
December 14
 Christmas Toys for Kids event @ Moriarty Lions Building 9 a.m.
See Santa, receive a gift. Filled stockings, too (sponsored by the Lions
Club and Bethel Storehouse). See article on front page.
December 17, 18
 Christmas Toy Giveaway @ Valley View Christian Church, Edgewood, 5:00 to 9 pm See ad page 7 for details.
December 19, 20
 Living Nativity @ East Mountain Vineyard, #1 Eunice Court, Edgewood, NM 6:00 to 8:30pm 505-948-0900
December 19
 Family Fun Night @ Edgewood library 6—8 pm
December 20
 Pawsitively Love Reading @ Edgewood library 1—2:30 pm
December 21
 Children’s Christmas Program @ Stanley Union Church @ 11:00am.
December 24
 Christmas Eve Service @ Stanley Union Church @ 5:00pm.
 Christmas Eve Services @ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Cedar
Crest, at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
 Christmas Eve Service at Mountain Valley Church, 5 Dinkle Road,
Edgewood 281-5566 for more info.
 Christmas Eve Services (four different times) @ Valley View Christian Church, Edgewood, see ad on back cover.
For a complete Calendar with more Events Visit:
www.eastmountainshopper.com
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to safely trim
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Snow Plowing
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(505) 286-1311
11784 S. Hwy 337, Tijeras
www.scissorsvillagesalon.com
We are full service and you can schedule online
Call for an Appointment
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Email: [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY
Correction: The Edgewood Mobile Food Pantry distribution out
of Valley View Church will be on Monday the 22nd in December.
Day
Time
Location
Contact
Phone #
Other Info.
Tuesday
thru
Friday
12:00—3:45 PM
Bethel
Community Storehouse—
Moriarty
Linda Smith
505-832-6642
I.D. and proof of residence required
Tuesdays
9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Sammie
505-228-9593

Wednesdays
3:30 PM—6:00 PM
East Mountain Food Pantry
housed at
First Baptist Church of
Tijeras


3rd Tuesday
11:00 AM
Abundant Living Christian
Center—18 Tijeras Ave.
(by Senior Center)
Rebecca
410-5236
3rd Thursday
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church Hall, Moriarty
Office Staff
505-832-6655
3rd Friday
4:30 PM
Edgewood– Woods End
Church
Bryan Hackett
505-281-5091
4th Thursday
Nov.=Tues. 11/25/14
Dec.=Mon. 12/22/14
4:00--6:00 PM
Edgewood–
Valley View
Christian Church
Renee
Robin
505-506-4900
505-259-4824
Several churches
& organizations
contribute
I.D. required
Carnuel to Moriarty,
Golden to Chilili
Photo I.D.
Edgewood Mobile
Food Pantry
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"Epicurean Peas"
That was the name of this
dish in the magazine where
my mother-in-law discovered
it many years ago. It became
a holiday staple in their home,
and now has been passed along to the extended family, where we affectionately call it "Sherry
Peas" after that ingredient.
2 & 1/2 cups of peas (20 oz.) canned,
frozen or fresh
1 cup heavy cream
4 strips bacon
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom slices (canned or fresh)
1 Tbsp flour (more as needed)
Salt, pepper, and Worcester sauce to taste
1/4 cup sherry
If your peas are uncooked, cook as normal and
set aside.
Fry bacon, then remove it, reserving the grease
in the pan. Crumble/chop bacon and set aside.
Sauté onions in bacon grease until brown (pour
off a little grease if necessary).
Add flour and cream, stirring constantly over low
flame. When thickened and smooth, add
seasonings, sherry, mushrooms, and pieces of
bacon.
Add peas last; fold in gently.
And, as always, do enjoy!!
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