Community notes Published Sept. 2, 2010 CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Hope and Heart Run Clovis will host the "Blakely's Hope & Hearts Run," a 5k Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Dash September 18 Ned Houk Park. The event supports the Missing GRACE Foundation whose goal is to provide resources and support for families that have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility or adoption challenges. There will be a silent auction to raise funds for the organization as well as prizes for the teams that raise the most money and individual prizes for the runners as well. Register online at www.hopeandheartsrun.org/NewMexico or in person at Chiller's in the Wal-Mart shopping center. For more information, contact Leslie Scott at riverjunky99@earthlink.net or (704) 770-5016. Obstetrics Open House at Plains Regional Plains Regional Medical Center along with the 27th Special Operations Medical Group, Women's Medical Center and La Casa Health Care will host an open house September 24 at 10 a.m. at the medical center. There will be a focus group that will include several new and expectant mothers to assess opportunities to improve the delivery of care. Call 784-0784 by Sept. 7 to reserve a seat. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Sign up by September 19 for the world's largest balloon festival, October 2-3. The $15 price includes transportation and entrance to the event. Call 784-1275 for lodging pricing or for more information. Ruidoso Military Appreciation Weekend Limited complimentary hotel rooms are available are available for Military Appreciation Weekend in Ruidoso, N.M. Oct. 15-16. Discounts on food and entertainment are also available. MAW Heroes Weekend is a two day weekend event for the service members and their families. The Air Force Band of the West will perform Oct. 16, along with a flyover, classic car display and more in this mountain resort town located 178 miles from Cannon. To get on the lodging list, call (575) 663-2828. For more information on the weekend, visit http://www.ruidosomaw.org/. Commissary case lot sale More than 330 items will be available during the commissary case lot sale Sept. 17-19. Club council wants you The Cannon Club Advisory Council is looking for members. Council members meet once a month to discuss the degree of member satisfaction, make suggestions for new products and services, discuss house rules, hours of operation and the general business operation of the club. For more information on how to make a difference, contact mara.jordan@cannon.af.mil.