HEAL Opens Nominations for 2013 Heroes with Heart Awards

Robert Orben encouraged his laughing audiences to appreciate volunteers, “those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay.”   Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) took note of this wise saying and is once again giving thanks to the community by calling for nominations for the 2013 Heroes with Heart awards.  Nominations are now open but you better hurry …

Dancing in the Park with HEAL

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is hosting Lincoln County’s first ever staged mob flash dance at Wingfield Park on Valentine’s Day.  Yes, you read that right.  Right smack in the middle of winter, on February 14th, hundreds of people will be dancing in one of Ruidoso’s favorite parks as part of the global campaign, “One Billion Rising” – an …

The People Have Spoken – Nest Best Soup Winners Announced

HEAL announced the People’s Choice for the top three winners of the Nest Best Soup competition, held at the HEAL 2012 Empty Bowl Event.  HEAL committee member Chef Brendan Gochenour presented each winner with a plaque at a private gathering at Mr. Annie’s Center for the Arts.  Joining him in the presentation was Josie Powell, Vice President of the HEAL …

Dear Editor – Empty Bowl Event

Dear Editor, The HEAL Empty Bowl Event was hosted at Mt. Annie’s Center for the Arts in Ruidoso on Sunday, October 28th.  A local’s favorite, this third annual charity event was well-attended by bustling supporters of the Nest, who packed the galleries and tasting rooms.  At the top of the long list of folks to thank for this remarkable fundraiser …

Local Chefs & Cooks Compete for the Nest’s Best Soup Title

  The buzz continues to build for a community favorite – the HEAL Empty Bowl Event.  Competitors for the Nest Best Soup contest are amping up their signature soups to present to the public at Mt. Annie’s from 4-7pm this Sunday, October 28th.  Each entrant will be present to serve their soups and answer questions about its origin, ingredients and …

Local Musician Volunteers for HEAL’s Empty Bowl Event

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is pleased to announce local musician Tomás Vigil has signed on to entertain guests at the third annual Empty Bowl Event on Sunday, October 28th from 4-7pm at the Cafe at Mountain Annie’s at 2714 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso.   Vigil is a native New Mexican and lives in Ruidoso, N.M with his wife …

All You Need is Love – Deacon Bob Golf Tournament

“All You Need is Love” So true in most cases, but for the Deacon Bob Racicot Open, the charity golf tournament that benefits The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter, you’ll need more than love or even luck. Golf clubs and your favorite hat just won’t cut it. First off, make sure you get registered early! Why? Because only the first 144 …

2012 Heroes with Heart Selected for Public Awards Gala

HEAL board members have completed the evaluation of the 2012 Heroes with Heart nominations that were submitted this year for consideration. Twelve winners were chosen from the community at large and a HEAL Advocate Hero was chosen from the Nest staff. The thirteen winners will be honored on Sunday, March 4 at 2PM during the Heroes with Heart Awards Gala …

Heroes with Heart Nomination Form

Heroes with Heart Nomination Form Please mail or fax completed nomination (575) 378-1027 to the Nest to the attention of Coleen Widdell. “Heroes with Heart” celebrates local heroes who have shown exceptional and unselfish caring for others. According to HEAL Treasurer and Committee Chair Lynn Myers, “By honoring ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts of kindness, philanthropy and significantly impact …