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SUMMER READING PROGRAM: ROUTE 66: Great programs and fun prizes. Free. Through July 28, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. Registration: 891-5013 ext. 3033 or riorancholibraries.org. Supported by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. SUMMER SATURDAYS AT CORNADO HISTORIC
SITE: Artisans, docents and craftspeople will present live demonstrations and talks, and native wildlife featuring Timeless Technologies. June 18, Flint Knapping Days; June 25, Native American Flute Day; July 2, Ancient Pueblo Pottery Day; July 9, Prairie Dog Day; July 16, Bird and Raptor Day; Sunday, July 17, Wolf Day; July 30, Reptile Day. $3 for adults/free for 16 and under and for Sunday event. Coronado Historic Site, 1.5 miles west of I-25, exit 242, off Hwy. 550. kuaua.com. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ROUTE 66: Get all 10 trivia questions right and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant. June 13-25, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. 892-5013.
ART EXHIBITIONS/ MUSEUM
ROUTE 66: ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Route 66 is more than just a road; it had emotional impact on this country. When people could drive from Chicago to L.A. on one route without getting lost along the way, it became iconic. The cars came, then motels popped up to accommodate the travelers, restaurants, to feed the people, and gas stations to fuel the cars. Towns appeared because of a road. See the artwork and photography of the Rio Rancho Art Association. Through July 7, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 8915012 ext. 3128. SPIRIT OF ROUTE 66: AMY DITTO FINE ARTS IMAGES: An amazing exhibit of contemporary images by photographer Ditto. Her unique imaging of New Mexico’s natural and social environment draws fresh meaning from her subjects. Through July 29, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 892-5013. 30 YEARS OF SPACE PHOTOGRAPHY, 1986-2016: An exhibit of art and science in celebration of the museum’s
30th anniversary. Showcasing first views of the classical planets and moons of our solar system. Through December 2016, New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW. By admission. 841-2840. REGISTER NOW BEGINNING DRAWING: Learn the nine fundamental laws for drawing that create that illusive illusion of depth from Sue Hanauer of the Rio Rancho Art Association. Students ages 8 and older will do a few simple exercises and take home pencil drawings that will inspire them to continue. All materials provided. June 18, 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Registration: 891-5012 ext. 3128 or riorancholibraries.org . BOOK MADE BAGS FOR TEENS: Make bags made out of books. This program is designed for teens ages 13-19. All supplies provided. June 23, 3 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Registration: 891-5012 or riorancholibraries. org. Provided by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. COMPOSTING FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS WORKSHOP: July 23, 12:30-5 p.m., Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. Sponsored by the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters. Information/registration/prepayment: nmcomposters.org. ROUTE 66 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Sue Hanauer of the Rio Rancho Art Association will teach a creative writing workshop on the topic of Route 66. Bring your preferred writing instrument; a laptop, or paper and pen. Ages 8 and up. June 25, 2-4 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. Registration: 891-5013 ext. 3033 or riorancholibraries.org.
STRAW BALE GARDENING AND SUSTAINABILITY CLASS: June 23, 1-3 p.m., Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Registration/information: sandovalmastergardeners.org/ public-class-registration.
URBAN HORTICULTURE
CLASS SERIES: Presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners. Free. Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Registration/information: sandovalmastergardeners.org/ gardening-classes.
TODAY
ACTIVITIES LOS RANCHOS GROWERS AND ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET: Fresh local produce and products, arts and crafts, music and more. Saturdays through Aug. 27, 7 a.m.-noon, 6718 Rio Grande NW. losranchosgrowersmarket.com.
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS
PLANT CLINIC: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa Ana Garden Center, 960 Hwy. 550, Bernalillo. Free. Sponsored by the sandovalmastergardeners.org.
KIDS LEGO CLUB: Third Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013 ext. 3082. READ TO THE DOGS BY
TALES OF JOY!: Come read aloud to the most attentive audience ever: dogs! Children are invited to read for 15-min-
ute sessions with the furriest friends in the library. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 ext. 3131 or riorancholibraries.org.
MEETINGS LIFERING: Free, abstinencebased alternative to the 12-step approach. Saturdays, 5 p.m., Rust Medical Center, Room 0401, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Mary, 448-2157.
NAACP: Rio Rancho Northwest Mesa branch meeting. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. 768-6006 or rrnwmnaacp.org.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS
JANE ELLEN: Presenting “Yip Harburg: Broadway’s Social Conscience.” E.Y. (Yip) Harburg was a popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers; he eventually became known as Broadway’s social conscience. His works ranged from “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,” “April in Paris” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon” to creative concept work on the film “Wizard of Oz.” Free. 2 p.m., Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. 867-3355 or placitaslibrary.com. MARK C. CHILDS & ELLEN D. BABCOCK: “The Zeon Files: Art & Design of Historic Route 66 Signs.” In the mid20th century, many businesses throughout New Mexico and the Southwest displayed eye-catching roadside signs created by the Zeon Corp. Discussion and book-signing. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town, Albuquerque. 242-7204.
TODAY-SUNDAY
ACTIVITIES
BIRD WALK: Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 a.m., Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. 344-7240.
SUNDAY
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS INDIANS, ARMOR, AND ALLIES: WHO CAME TO THE
PASS: Presented by Marc Thompson, Ph.D., who will discuss Don Juan de Oñate, who, in addition to his numerous titles (Governor, Captain, General, Adelantado), was also a Caudillo, a strong military and political leader in 16th-century Nuevo Mexico. The presentation examines the ethnicity of Oñate, his family, accompanying settlers and Indian allies. $5/free for Friends of CHS. 2 p.m., Sandoval County Historical Society Museum (DeLavy House), Hwy 550 & Edmond Rd., Bernalillo (turn between I-Hop and Warrior Fuel). 1.75 miles west of I-25, exit 242. Glen, 340-4680 or kuaua.com.
MONDAY
MEETINGS RIO RANCHO TOASTMASTERS: Mondays, 7 p.m. Dale Burch, 404-0551 or dalesburch@gmail.com. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
LOSS: Support for those who have lost someone they love by suicide. First and third Mondays, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montaño NW, Albuquerque. Al or Linda Vigil, 792-7461 or sharingnhealing.org.
TUESDAY
ACTIVITIES
ZOO TO YOU: Meet animal ambassadors from the Albuquerque BioPark, including birds, reptiles, amphibians and small animals. This is an all-ages program. 2 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 892-5013
RIO RAMBLERS SQUARE
DANCE CLUB: Multilevel club for singles and couples. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., VFW Hall, 76 Unser SE. Jim or Lynne Martel, 892-5086.
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS MODERN BUDDHISM MEDITATION: Learn and train in positive habits of mind that make life happy and meaningful. Everyone welcome. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 Golf Course SE, Suite 101. $10 per class. Kadampa Meditation Center, 292-5293 or meditationinnewmexico.org.
MEETINGS
KNIT CLIQUE: A knitting club for beginning and experienced knitters — bring your crochet hooks, too. This multi-generation program is for anyone and everyone, grades 5 and up. Beginners, please bring US size 7 needles and a skein of 4 ply 3 oz. acrylic yarn. 4-6 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 ext. 3131. RIO RANCHO ROTARY CLUB: Tuesdays, noon, Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club SE. Neil Wetsch, 245-2811. TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMASTERS: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) WESTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP: Family support group for family, frirends and care givers. Open to the public. 6-7:30 p.m., NAMI-Westside Office, 4011 Barbara Loop SE, Suite 202 (elevator located at rear of the lobby). namiwestside@ cableone.net. PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS ROUTE 66 IN NEW MEXICO: Bruce Shaffer, a member of the New Mexico Route 66 Association, will speak about the history of the 2,448-mile route, the impact it had on developing America and some current activities. The Route 66 Association has been active in helping to preserve architectural sites and neon signs across the state. 6:30 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 ext. 3128.
WEDNESDAY
ACTIVITIES EXOTICS OF THE
RAINFOREST: Join us as we welcome these extraordinary creatures to the library and learn all about the places they call home. An all-ages program provided by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 ext. 3128.
MEETINGS MIDDAY RIO RANCHO TOASTMASTERS: Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., New Mexico Bank & Trust building, 4001 Southern SE. 238-2942.
NEEDLE ARTS GROUP: Open to anyone over 21 who knits, crochets and does any other type of needlework. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. 768-6006.
RIO RANCHO SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB: Wednesdays, 7 a.m., Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club SE. 892-4313 or rioranchorotarysunrise.org. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) WESTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP: Family support group for family, friends, and care givers. Open to the public. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Religious Education Building, Room 11, 1502 Sara SE. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) WESTSIDE SUPPORT
GROUP: Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental illness. A place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. Confidential and no charge. Is open to anyone with a mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Religious Education Building, Room 10, 1502 Sara SE. TEEN ADVISORY GROUP: This is your chance to plan library programs for teens and recommend books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs and other material for the teen room. TAG is open to all teens 13 and up. 5 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
OF ROUTE 66: Route 66 and the U.S. highway system transformed life in America during the first half of the 20th century. Kaisa Barthuli of the National Park Service will explain, and show how commercial architecture and urban design changed with the rise of the automobile and the unique role of Route 66, and how the Park Service is working to preserve and commemorate its roadside architecture. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 892-5013.
THURSDAY
MEETINGS
WESTSIDE TIPS CLUB: Business networking and referral group. Thursdays, 7 a.m., Flying Star Cafe Hospitality Room, 10700 Corrales Road, Corrales. Kathleen Martinez, 235-8878, kmframemasters1@aol.com or westsidetipsgroup.com.