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HOT READS FOR COLD NIGHTS: AN ADULT WINTER

READING PROGRAM: Winter is a great time to curl up with a warm blanket, a hot drink, and a good book. Between Dec. 21 and Feb. 2, read or listen to good books and submit book reviews at either Esther Bone Memorial Library or Loma Colorado Main Library. We’ll give you a wintry treat for each book you review and every book review will be entered into a weekly drawing for prizes that will warm you up during these cold months. For extra fun and more chances at winning prizes, participate in Reading Bingo or a word challenge. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, or Loma Colorado Main Library, 750 Loma Colorado NE, both in Rio Rancho. Information: 891-5013 or riorancholibraries.org.

SANDOVAL MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: Urban Horticulture Class Series is held the first Wednesdays of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Sandoval County Extension Office, 811 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Gardening with the Masters Class Series is held the first Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Ln SE, Rio Rancho. 4 Seasons Gardening Class Series is held the third Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Ave SE, Rio Rancho. All classes are free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. Information: SandovalMasterGardeners.org/ gardening classes.

ART EXHIBITIONS/MUSEUM

CRITTERS!: Animals, in many mediums, will be migrating to the Collin Room Gallery of the Placitas Community Library during January. Artists sharing their work are: Carol Ordogne, Judith Roderick, Steve McKibben, Erica Wendle-Oglesby, Michael Stoy, David Cramer and Amy Hautman. The Critters! exhibit is free as is the public reception honoring the artists on Friday, Jan. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. www.placitaslibrary. come or 867-3355. PLACITAS ARTISTS SERIES: The December Visual Artists exhibit features works by Amy Ditto, digital art and photography; Lynne Peckinpaugh, watercolor and gouache; Dana Roth, photography; and Sarah Sadler, hand-built ceramics. The works, which are for sale, will be on display through Dec. 30. Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, six miles east of I-25 (exit 242), Placitas. Information: 867-8080 or www. placitasartistsseries.org/concerts. 30 YEARS OF SPACE PHOTOGRAPHY, 1986-2016: An exhibit of art and science in celebration of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s 30th anniversary. Showcasing first views of the classical planets and moons of our Solar System. Through December 2016. Free with museum admission. 1801 Mountain NW, Albuquerque. 841-2840 UP ON THE WALLS: IN MEMORIAM: CECELIA MCROBERTS: A tribute to McRoberts who

was a student of the visual arts for decades. McRoberts used mixed media to convey movement, contrasting color and value. She said, “mixed media lets me explore various textures, while also creating wonderful color interactions. I want my work to intrigue the viewer and bring forth a beauty through color and motion.” The show will run through Jan. 3. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Information: 891-5012 or www.riorancholibraries.org. WEAR ME OUT! WEARABLE

ART SHOW AND SALE: The wearable art works of six Placitas artists — Patty Baron, Dorothy Bunny Bowen, Sandy Johnson, Judith Roderick, Riha Roderick and Geri Verble — will be on display and for sale from Dec. 3 to Dec. 29. The artists guarantee that artistic treasures will scream “Wear Me Out!” There is no admission fee for the exhibit. Placitas Community Library, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242, Placitas. Information: www.placitaslibrary.com, 867-3355.

REGISTER NOW

B-17 FLYING FORTRESS

FLIGHTS: Experience the might of this magnificent reminder of WWII history, the “Aluminum Overcast.” Jan. 6-8. Book a flight, $449 in advance, or climb aboard for a ground tour, tickets onsite, $10, family $20, veterans/ active military, free. Space is limited, reserve now at www.b17.org. Hosted by Chapter 179 of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Double Eagle II Airport, 7401 Atrisco Vista NW, Albuquerque. Information: 800-359-6217. BUTTON PICTURE FRAME CRAFTS: You will design and create a one-of-a-kind button frame. The class is free and materials are provided. Register online at riorancholibraries. org, call 891-5013, ext. 3033, or stop by the Information Desk. Adults and teens, registered with an adult are welcome. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho. Jan. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 750 Loma Colorado NE. Information:

891-5013 or riorancholibraries.org. INTRODUCTION TO GOODREADS: Goodreads is a website where you can track what you’ve read and what you want to read. You can see what others are reading, as well as post your own reviews and read other’s reviews. You can talk to other readers online and contact authors. Basic computer skills and an email address are needed. Spots are limited, so registration is requested. Register online at riorancholibraries.org, call 8915013, ext. 3033 or stop by the Information Desk. The introductory class will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 5, Loma Colorado Main Library, 750 Loma Colorado NE. Information: 8915013 or riorancholibraries. org.

SANDOVAL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

TRAINING 2017: Applications are now being accepted. Jan.- May 9. Open to the public. Complete information and application at: How to Become a Master Gardener — Sandoval Master Gardeners, sandovalmastergardeners.org. TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX ONE-ON-ONE: Bring your tablet, eReader, or smartphone and learn how to download books from our library products, such as Hoopla, 3M, Overdrive, etc. Reservations for an individual appointment are available for either 9:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. To register, call, stop by or sign up through the online calendar of events. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Information: 891-5012, www. riorancholibraries.org or www.facebook.com/ RioRanchoPublicLibraries.

URBAN HORTICULTURE

CLASS SERIES: Presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Free to the public, registration preferred. Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Registration and information: sandovalmastergardeners.org/ gardening-classes.

TODAY

MEETINGS

LIFERING: Free, abstinence-based alternative to the 12-step approach, 5 p.m. Saturdays, Rust Medical Center, Room 0401, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Mary, 448-2157.

TODAY - SUNDAY

ACTIVITIES

BIRD WALK: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. Information: 344-7240.

SUNDAY

NO EVENTS LISTED.

MONDAY

MEETINGS

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

LOSS: A support group for those who have lost someone they love by suicide. Second and fourth Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Information: Al or Linda Vigil, 792-7461 or www.sharingnhealing.com.

TUESDAY

ACTIVITIES RIO RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Multilevel club for singles and couples, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 76 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Jim or Lynne Martel, 892-5086. 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. Get to know this wonderful group of crafters and hear a good yarn while you work. 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. Information: 891-5012 ext. 3131.

RIO RANCHO ROTARY CLUB: Noon Tuesdays, Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club SE, Rio Rancho. Neil Wetsch, 245-2811. TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMASTERS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228; http://taylorranch.freetoasthost.info.

WEDNESDAY

MEETINGS

MAGIC TREE HOUSE

BOOK CLUB: Our book talk will be about “Christmas in Camelot,” book number 29. We will also have a craft activity and snack. If you have nottoo-wrinkled wrapping paper or cardboard tubes, please bring them for our recycle art project. 4:30 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. Information: 344-8139 or kids@bkwrks. com. Deadline for submission of Rio West Calendar listings is 5 p.m. Monday for Saturday publication. Include brief description of the event, time, date, address, phone number, and web address, if applicable. Email accompanying photographs as JPG attachments. For art exhibitions, include opening and closing dates. Send to lists@abqjournal.com or mail to Lists, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103, and include name and telephone number of contact person. Questions? Call 823-3800. Note: It is important to notify the Journal if a listing is to be changed or canceled.