New Beginnings

Toni Begay and Jalea Steen. Domestic Violence Advocates, discuss the work New Beginnings does in San Juan County for survivors of domestic violence and their children.  Also discussed, the New Beginnings 3rd  Annual Golf Tournament, October 15, 2016  at Riverview Golf Course in Kirtland.  Details here. Other upcoming events and projects include the Balloon Release on October 10, 2016 and the ongoing Community Garden project.

Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival

Jessica Polatty and Sally Burbridge discuss the 6th Annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival.  The event takes place Oct. 1 & 2 at Aztec's Riverside Park and features the 4 Corners Regional Athletic Competition, Highland Dance Competition, and a big variety of celtic music.  This year's headline band is Prydein.  New this year: A cocktail tent! Info: here. 

Qu.I.C.C. Tips - U.S.Army, Part 2 - Career Opportunities

This week, Alicia Middleton speaks with two recruiters from the local US Army office, Sergeants Trimble and Rendell, about Career Opportunities.

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This week, reader Beth Troxell tells several tales, including The Mysterious Stream by FB Smit, Star Boy by Paul Goble, and The Dinner That Cooked Itself by JC Hsyce.

A Review Too Far - Snowden

This week our cinema geeks review the steampunk fairy tale Stardust, the Civil War epic Gone With The Wind, and the cyber-espionage dramatization of the famous whistleblower, Snowden.

Qu.I.C.C. Tips - Transitioning Skills From A Military Life To The Civilian Workforce

This week, Alicia Middleton speaks with two recruiters from the local US Army office, Sergeants Trimble and Rendell, about transitioning from military life to a civilian one.

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This week, reader Rae Tacheenie tells several stories, including Medio Pollito by Eric A. Kimmel, The Littlest Bird by Gareth Edwards, Bird And Bear by Ann James, and Elmer And The Big Bird by David McKee.

Technology Leadership Conference

Vinny Zicolello, San Juan College's Chief Information Officer, discusses the 12th Annual Technology Leadership Conference, Friday, September 16, 2016 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center.  The conference is free to attend, but registration is required here.
The four conference speakers – Andrew Thompson, Mike Belcher, Scott Lowe andClarence Clay – will cover topics from the future of STEM-H education to socialengineering.
Thompsonis a design engineer at Lockheed Martin in Denver, Colorado, where he works onthe heatshield for the NASA Orion Space Program. The Orion completed a flawlessflight test and its next milestone will be a flight beyond the orbit moon.Thompson will discuss what is next for NASA and human space exploration and howthis could lead to advancements in science and education.
Belcher,HP Chief Innovation Officer for Education, will discuss the challenges facingstudents, schools and colleges. Students and schools must prepare for theinformation economy and how new technologies like virtual and augmentedreality, immersive computing and the next generation of 3D printing could bekey in enabling student’s success in the coming decades.
ScottLowe’s session will focus on the changing face of business IT and the new kindsof skills and knowledge that every IT pro and CIO must have in order to stayrelevant in a constantly shifting marketplace. Lowe is the co-founder of andlead strategist for ActualTech Media and is a technology consultant, speakerand author as well as a senior IT executive for CampusWorks. 
Aretired Navy Cryptologist with 22 years of experience in social engineering,cyber terrorism, information security, cyber exercise development and cyberthreat, Clarence Clay now delights in teaching social engineering techniquesand sharing past experiences with both the military and civilian sectors. Withthe advancement of technology, social engineering has become more sophisticatedand has created new opportunities for adaptable criminals. Clay will discusshow cybersecurity has evolved, and how social engineering preys on thequalities of human nature. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in ComputerScience and Cybersecurity, as well as various computer industry certifications. 

Farmington Public Library

Farmington Public Library Program Coordinator Jenny Lee Ryan and Technical Services Coordinator Sharon Blueeyes discuss upcoming events, such as the annual book sale benefitting the Farmington Public Library Foundation Sept. 10-14, the annual Four Corners Storytelling Festival Oct. 14-15 and more.  
(Pictured: time lapse of the start of the annual book sale at the Farmington Public Library, Saturday, September 10, 2016)

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This week, Beth Troxell from the Farmington Public Library reads A Twist In the Tail, A Birthday Surprise, The Bright Blue Jackal, and The Wolf Who Loved Sleep, all by Mary Hoffman. After that is a special guest reading by Youth Storyteller Bailey Perkins who will be featured at the upcoming Storytelling Festival.