CALENDAR
CONTINUING
SANDOVAL MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT: Urban Horticulture Class Series is held the first Wednesday of the month, except July, August and December, 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 Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark SE, Rio Rancho. 4 Seasons Gardening Class Series is held the third Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande SE, Rio Rancho. All classes are free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. SandovalMasterGardeners.org/ gardening classes.
ART EXHIBITIONS/MUSEUM
THE CORRALES BOSQUE GALLERY: will be hosting a new show through Oct. 31. Come see the wonderful new art work variety and enjoy some time in this unique setting. The gallery is located in the Mercado de Mayo, 4685 Corrales Road, Corrales. corralesbosquegallery.com or 898-7203.
GALLERY OPENING: Show will run through Oct. 7. Featuring Bonnie Mitisek, pastels; Sharon Rutherford, oils and Cheryl Cathcart, nature photography. Corrales Arts Center, 4940 Corrales Road, Suite 100, Corrales. corralesartscenter.org or info@ corralesartscenter.org.
PLACITAS COMMUNITY CENTER PAINTING CLASS EXHIBIT: Painting by members of the Placitas Community Center painting class will be on display through Aug. 31 at the Placitas Community Library. The class is taught by Elaine Slusher. The featured artist this year is Brenda McSwain. Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. placitaslibrary.com or 867-3355.
UP ON THE WALLS:
FRAN KRUKAR: A signature member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, Krukar likens watercolor to the challenge of solving a puzzle, figuring out the colors and techniques to produce the desired effect. Her watercolor paintings will be on display through Aug. 30. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 or riorancholibraries.org.
VALERIE ANN PETERSON
OILS ON CANVAS: From Venetian canals to hollyhocks in a northern New Mexico village, Peterson’s images are sure to take you places. Through Aug. 30. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013 or riorancholibraries.org.
REGISTER NOW
BOOK TO ART CLUB FOR ADULTS: PHOTO
WALL HANGING: Make a craft inspired by a book. If you’ve read the book, great! If you haven’t, no problem; maybe you’ll decide to read it later. Create a photo wall hanging, inspired by “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho, but you will need to supply your own photos, nine in total. Bring them to class or add them later at home. 2 p.m. on Sept. 16. Register at riorancholibraries.org or call 891-5012. 2 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.
CODER DOJO AT LOMA COLORADO: Try your hand at coding. Learn with volunteer coding experts as they explore different coding languages and websites. Bring a laptop or tablet if able. For more information or to register, call 891-5013 ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and 25. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
NAMI WESTSIDE: The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the fall, beginning on Monday, Sept. 11, at the NAMI Westside office. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with a mental illness. Seating is limited. Pre-register with Marianne Wright at 404-9234. NAMI Westside Office, 4011 Barbara Loop SE, Suite 202, Rio Rancho. 990-2292 or namiwestside@cableone.net.
RAISED BED GARDENING AND COMPOSTING
CLASS: Presented by the BernCo. Extension Master Composters. Free and open to the public. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 2, 2017 at the Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. Register at 897.8831.
TODAY ACTIVITIES
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT FLY-IN AND AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE: A gathering of aircraft on display at Double Eagle II Airport. Free admission and parking. Airplanes, helicopters, gliders, exhibit hall, youth activities, builder’s corner, military vehicles, car clubs. Pancakes and burgers. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 197. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Double Eagle II Airport, 7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd. NW. eaa179.org. 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/WORK SHOPS COMPOST IN TUMBLING BINS CLASS:
Presented by BernCo. Extension Master Composters. Free, open to the public, walk-ins welcome. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW. 929-0414.
KIDS
BOOK TESTERS BOOK
CLUB: Join our book testers book club for youths. Read books before they are
published and share your thoughts. 11 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. kids@bkwrks.com. JIGGLE AND JAM AT
ESTHER BONE: Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence, and enhance language ability in your child. We’ll use shakers, beanbags, streamers and other items to move to the music and the beat. Ages 0-5 with parents or caregivers. 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org or facebook.com/ RioRanchoPublicLibraries.
STEAMWORKS: Calling inventors, tinkerers, and makers, grades K-6. At STEAMworks, we encourage curiosity and creativity while tackling all the elements of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math. Try your hand at engineering with marshmallows one session; build a balloon rocket the next. What else can you make with everyday objects? 2-4 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 or visit riorancholibraries.org.
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.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOKSIGNINGS
ANA PACHECO: “Early Santa Fe.” Santa Fe city historian Pacheco narrates early Santa Fe through the work of its early photographers and photos from the collection at the Palace of the Governors at the New Mexico History Museum. 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks. com.
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. 344-7240.
SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
ADULT 101: COOKING
WITH RAMEN: Cooking with ramen can be fun. Come learn how to make the most of college dorm cooking, or just come and try some new recipes. Please note for allergy reasons that there will be tasting and eating at this program, peanuts included. This is the first in a series of classes geared towards high school students, recent high school grads, and college students or adults looking for a refresher. For more information or to register, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. 6:30 p.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. YOGA WITH A VIEW: Begin Sundays with an invigorating yoga session. Your first class is $5, subsequent classes are $15, buy in bulk and they’re even less. Class fees include a donation to the Open Space Alliance. 9 a.m., Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. 897-8831.
ENTERTAINMENT
CLAUDIA NYGAARD: Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, Nygaard performs a House Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15 donation recommended, all proceeds to the artist. Limited seating, RSVP to 980-6161. Corrales Arts Centre, 4940 Corrales Road, Suite 100, Corrales. corralesartscenter.org or info@corralesartscenter.org.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOKSIGNINGS
DANIEL MAGARIEL, in conversation with David Steinberg. Set in the stark landscape of suburban Albuquerque “One of the Boys” conveys in extraordinary compassion a young boy’s struggle to hold onto the pieces of his shattered family. 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@ bkwrks.com.
MARK TARRANT: discusses and signs his books “The Dead Walker” and “Tales of the Dead Walker.” In 1850, Santos Vega, a hard working mayor, is murdered by cult leader, “The Coyote.” The Coyote and his Witch sister, along with cult followers, are now in control and make plans for more converts using the dark magic of the Witch. But Death itself has plans for Vega, allowing him to return for the Day of The Dead, to save his wife and village from the dark cult. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town. 242-7024.
MONDAY MEETINGS
AUSTEN PROJECT BOOK
CLUB: Title to be determined. Free and open to the public. Check bkwrks. com/event for details. 2 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks. com.
TUESDAY ACTIVITIES
KNIT CLIQUE: A knitting club for beginning and experienced knitters-bring your crochet hooks, too. This multi-generational 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 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.
KIDS
JIGGLE AND JAM AT LOMA COLORADO: For
songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence and enhance language ability in your child. For ages 0-5 with adult caregivers. For more information or to register call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
MEETINGS
TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMASTERS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228.
WEDNESDAY
KIDS
STORY TIME AT LOMA
COLORADO: Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old and their adult caregivers. For more information or to register call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 10:30 a.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
WACKY WEDNESDAY AT LOMA COLORADO: Different adventure each week. Crafts, hands-on science, maker activities, shows, games, or other activities for children grades K-6. Families welcome. This program will be held in a variety of locations within the library, look for directional signs the day of the program. For more information or to register, call 891-5013 ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 2:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
MEETINGS
MIDDAY RIO RANCHO
TOASTMASTERS: Noon 1 p.m.. Wednesdays, New Mexico Bank & Trust building, 4001 Southern SE, Rio Rancho, 238-2942.
NEEDLE ARTS GROUP: Open to anyone over 21 who knits, crochets, and does any other type of needlework, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque, 768-6006.
RIO RANCHO SUNRISE
ROTARY CLUB: 7 a.m. Wednesdays, The Inn at Rio Rancho, 1465 Rio Rancho SE. 892-4313 or rioranchorotarysunrise.org.
TOPS CHAPTER NM#0419, RIO RANCHO: “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” We are a support group to help you take off the excess pounds and get healthy. Weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. For additional information call Dee at 896-9545.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOKSIGNINGS
ROBERT REID: “Because It Is So Beautiful: Unraveling the Mystique of the American West” is Reid’s essay response to why we should protect and preserve America’s wildlands. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks.com.
A JANUS LOOK AT PETROGLYPH NATIONAL
MONUMENT: Dennis A. Vásquez, superintendent of the Petroglyph National Monument, will take a brief look at the geologic and ancient past of the monument, using the Roman mythology of Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Vásquez will also discuss current issues and look to future management of the park. $7, $6 members and $4 students. Tickets available at NMnaturalhistory.org, or if available, at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., the presentation will be from 6:30-8 p.m., at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, Albuquerque. 841-2869.
THURSDAY
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
LEARN ABOUT LIBBY: A NEW APP FOR EBOOKS
& EAUDIOBOOKS: Libby is the newest app from the makers of Overdrive and makes borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from your library easier. You can use Libby in place of, or in addition to, the Overdrive app. We’ll show you how to use its exciting, new features. No registration is required. All devices and users are welcome. 6-7 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 8915013 or riorancholibraries.org.
DORA WANG, THE PSYCHIATRIST IS IN: Psychiatrist Wang, M.D., answers your questions about mental health. Come with your questions about overcoming depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, PTSD, or anything else. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks.com.
KIDS
LITTLE BUMBLEBEES AT LOMA COLORADO: A lapsit program with rhymes, stories, and fun exercises for babies and their parent/caregiver. Geared for babies 0-24 months. For more information or to register call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 1:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
STORY TIME: Weekly story time with stories, songs, snacks and crafts. Theme this week is hiking, with trail mix. 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks.com. STORY TIME AT ESTHER
BONE: Stories, rhymes, activities, and more. Each week will feature a different theme, highlighting new stories and long-time favorites. This program is for ages 3-6 with a parent or caregiver. Children age 3 must be accompanied by and adult; ages 4-6 may attend alone. 10 a.m. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012 or riorancholibraries.org.
MEETINGS
WESTSIDE TIPS CLUB: Business networking and referral group, 7 a.m. Thursdays, Flying Star Cafe Hospitality Room, 10700 Corrales Road, Corrales. Kathleen Martinez, 2358878, kmframemasters1@aol.com or westsidetipsgroup.com.
FRIDAY
MEETINGS
EL CLUB DEL LIBROOUR SPANISH BOOK
CLUB: This fun group gathers the first Friday of every month to read a book in Spanish, improve conversation skills, and meet interesting friends who wouldn’t have the opportunity to cross paths without “El Club del Libro.” Margarita Guarin-Fuentes, head of the Spanish ABQ Language Institute will make you feel relaxed and comfortable with the language. This month we will discuss “El Principito” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Noon-1 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013 or riorancholibraries.org.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY:
For those suffering from pain or dependency. Dinner and child care provided. Donations accepted. 6:15 p.m. Fridays, Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern SE, Rio Rancho. Miles Melton, 228-0579.
NEEDLE CRAFTERS OF RIO RANCHO VOLUNTEERS: All volunteer group that makes knitted and crocheted items for the needy, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, Vista Grande Active Adult Community, 4101 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho. All with knitting, crocheting or quilting skills welcome. Volunteers and donations of yarn and fleece greatly appreciated, or drop in and say hello. Patti, 269-5968.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS: Faith-based program for those with addictions, 7 p.m. Fridays, Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1500 Southern SE, Rio Rancho, 892-9463.
SANDOVAL COUNTY STROKE SUPPORT
GROUP: Great people, helpful topics, discussion, socialization and social supports. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For information about the group and where the meeting will be held in Sandoval County, call Geri at 620-8802.
KIDS
JIGGLE AND JAM AT
ESTHER BONE: Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence, and enhance language ability in your child. We’ll use shakers, beanbags, streamers and other items to move to the music and the beat. Ages 0-5 with parents or caregivers. 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012, ext. 3131, riorancholibraries.org.