CALENDAR
ART EXHIBITIONS/MUSEUMS
ART UNDER GLASS: The September art exhibit presents work by six artists. Lavern Bohlin, Bunny Bowen, Michael K. Edminster, Katherine Irish, Carol Ordogne and Ray Ortiz use a variety of mediums to bring their visions to share with viewers. The show opens Sept. 2 and runs through Sept. 28. There will be a free public reception on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. The Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242, Placitas. placitaslibrary.com or 867-3355. 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. NASA’S DAWN MISSION TO
THE ASTEROID BELT: A oneof-a-kind exhibit created and produced by the Dawn Mission and this Museum. The exhibit explains the amazing discoveries made at the asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres with large, detailed wall panels, 3D images and models of Ceres and Vesta, a model of the spacecraft, meteorites from UNM’s Institute of Meteoritics, and a video monitor showing computer animations from Dawn’s instruments. On display through August 2018, free with Museum admission. NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW. 841-2840. UP ON THE WALLS: DIANE CUTTER: A multi-medium artist, her works will be on display from Sept. 2 through Sept. 29. Cutter has worked in oils, pastels, printmaking and watercolor. Her newest artistic endeavor is scratchboard. Featured art is a combination of scratchboard and printmaking. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 8915012 or riorancholibraries.org.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
HOMESCAPE SOLUTIONS: Presented by Master Gardeners Darlene Bassett, Sandy Liakus, Suzanne Maxwell, Cathryne Richards and Charlene Spiegel. The major focus of the class is to provide ongoing support groups, guidance, feedback and assistance in developing their dream HOMEscape to participants. Topics include: site planning, hardscapes, the use of native plants, garden harmony, the use of Feng Shui, permaculture and xeriscaping and creating outdoor rooms. Classes will be held Sept. 21, 22, 23 and Oct. 6 and 7. The class is limited to 20 people. Course fee is $100. The fee includes all materials and a resource kit; appetizers and Saturday lunches. Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. To register go online to sandovalmastergardeners.org. 867-2582.
REGISTER NOW
BOOK TO ART CLUB FOR ADULTS: PHOTO WALL HANGING: 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 8915012. 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 Sept. 11 and 25. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013. HOT AIR BALLOON CRAFTS: Balloon Fiesta is almost here; celebrate by creating a hot air balloon from a recycled light bulb. No experience needed, we provide the supplies. Register online at riorancholibraries. org, call or stop by the information desk. 6-7:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013. LOUISE PENNY NEW BOOK DISCUSSION: “GLASS HOUSES”: Join other Louise Penny fans in discussing “Glass Houses” the 13th release in the Chief Superintendent Armand Gamache series. The first 12 registrants are guaranteed a copy of the book to check out before the Sept. 30th celebration. All other readers are welcome to participate in the discussion. Maple leaf sweets will be served. Register at riorancholibraries.org, call or stop by the information desk. 2-3 p.m., Sept. 30, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013.
NAMI WESTSIDE FAMILYTO-FAMILY EDUCATION
PROGRAM: the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Familyto-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 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. 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.
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 ACTIVITIES
DOCTOR WHO COMICS DAY: Dress as your favorite Doctor Who character, enjoy themed snacks, activities and giveaways. This is an all ages program. 3 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013, ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. LOS RANCHOS GROWERS AND ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET: Fresh local produce and products, arts and crafts, music and more. Saturdays through Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-noon. 6718 Rio Grande NW. losranchosgrowersmarket.com.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
RAISED BED GARDENING AND COMPOSTING CLASS: Presented by the BernCo. Extension Master Composters. Free and open to the public. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 2, 2017 at the Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. 897.8831.
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. Ages 0-5 with parents or caregivers. 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.
MEETINGS
LIFERING: Free, abstinencebased alternative to the 12-step approach, 5 p.m. Saturdays,
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Room 0401, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Mary, 448-2157. SANDOVAL COUNTY NEW MEXICO GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY (SCNMGS): Whether you are just beginning or are an experienced family researcher, you are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Sandoval County New Mexico Genealogical Society (SCNMGS). The Society meets the first Saturday of the month. 10:30 a.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. Michael Barger at 803-5225 or mebarger@cableone.net.
PRESENTATIONS/BOOK SIGNINGS
FINN MURPHY: “The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road,” offers a trucker’seye view of America on the move. Going beyond the myth of the American road trip, Murphy whisks readers down the I-95 powerlane, across the Florida Everglades, in and out of the truck stops of the Midwest, and through the steep grades of the Rocky Mountains, including New Mexico. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks.com. GET YOUR KICKS (AND SOME SURPRISES) ON
ROUTE 66: Two experts will provide information, photos, and maps about US Route 66 in the Albuquerque area. Photographer/anthropologist Donatella Davanzo will talk about her 18-mile walk down Albuquerque’s Central Avenue and the significance of the buildings she photographed. Her photos are now part of the Route 66 Collections at the Center for Southwest Research at UNM Libraries. Route 66 historian Willie Lambert of Santa Fe will show his hand-drawn segment maps and his collection of 1000 Route 66 postcards. Free and open to all. 2 p.m., Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. 771-0253. ZELDA LEAH GATUSKIN: Reads and signs her latest novel, “The Two Magicians.” The sequel to “The Time Dancer” is sure to delight lovers of magic, romance and time-travel adventure. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town. 242-7204.
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
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.
PRESENTATIONS/BOOK SIGNINGS
LORETTA HALL: Discusses and signs her children’s book “Miguel & Michelle Visit Spaceport America.” Join two New Mexico students as their class embarks on a tour of the world’s first purposebuilt commercial spaceport. 1-3 p.m., at Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town. 242-7204.
MONDAY MEETINGS
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
LOSS: A support group for those who have lost someone they love by suicide. SOSL exists to provide information and support for persons recovering from grief due to the loss of a loved one by suicide. SOSL is not a suicide prevention group. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month, 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montaño NW. SOSLNewMexico@gmail.com or 400-9942.
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. 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: Songs and movement activites that build motor and social skills, increase independence, and enhance language ability in your child. For ages 0-5 with their adult caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
MEETINGS
BOOKWORMS BOOK
CLUB FOR ADULTS: will meet to discuss “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty. Discovering a tattered letter that says she is to open it only in the event of her husband’s death, Cecelia, is unable to resist reading the letter and discovers a secret that shatters her life and the lives of two other women. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012. TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMASTERS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228.
PRESENTATIONS/BOOK SIGNINGS
CARLI ROMERO: “Sistar, I See You,” shares an intimate look into the constellation of women that form Romero’s galaxy. Written as personal testimonials through the deeply heartfelt act of witnessing, the collection explores themes of sisterhood, stardust, and
the magical and mystical ways of women — particularly those living in New Mexico and on the U.S.-Mexico Border. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks. com.
WEDNESDAY KIDS
STORYTIME AT LOMA
COLORADO: Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old and their adult caregivers. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. For information or to register, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. WACKY WEDNESDAY AT LOMA COLORADO: Crafts, hands-on science, maker activities, shows, games, or other activities for children in grades K-6. Families are welcome. 2:30 p.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. For information or to register, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries. org.
MEETINGS
MIDDAY RIO RANCHO
TOASTMASTERS: Noon1 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.
CITY OF VISION CIVITAN
CLUB: We are a fun and active volunteer community service organization serving the Rio Rancho area. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. Larry Leyva at 249-0768, larbear50@ gmail.com, or Vivian Jones at 480-3318, jones.viv@ gmail.com, for the current meeting location. cov.gswdcivitan.com.
THURSDAY ENTERTAINMENT
FIRST THURSDAY ART AND MUSIC SERIES: Anna Rudolf and Realist Portraits. Enjoy a night of free music with 2017 New Mexico Best Song Award winner Rudolf. Her bluesy acoustic vocals will accent Charis Congail’s realist paintings. Meet the artist and explore her work. 6-7 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. 891-5013.
KIDS
JIGGLE AND JAM AT
LOMA COLORADO: Songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence, and enhance language ability in your child. For ages 0-5 with their adult caregivers. 1:30 p.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. LITTLE BUMBLEBEES
AT LOMA COLORADO: a lapsit program with rhymes, stories, and fun exercises for babies and their parent/ caregiver. This program is geared for babies 0-24 months. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
STORY TIME!: Weekly story time features stories, songs, snacks and crafts. Geared toward babies to 6-year-olds, but all ages are welcome. 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. kids@bkwrks.com.
MEETINGS
WESTSIDE TIPS CLUB: Business networking and referral group, 7 a.m. Thursdays, Flying Star Cafe Hospitality Room, 10700 Corrales Road, Corrales. Kathleen Martinez, 235-8878, kmframemasters1@aol.com or westsidetipsgroup.com.
PRESENTATIONS/BOOK SIGNINGS
RON PEREA: A comedy club and musical cabaret producer, author, world travel, historian and public speaker presents his book, “The Email Tango.” 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@bkwrks. com.
FRIDAY PRESENTATIONS/BOOK SIGNINGS
TAWNI WATERS: New for teens, “Long Ride Home.” After the loss of her mother, Harley can barely handle her grief. But the start of summer marks new beginnings, and she leaves in a cross-country trip to scatter her mother’s ashes with Dean, her friend (with benefits.) During the trip Harley realizes she must come to terms with her mother’s past to decide her own future. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. info@ bkwrks.com.
MEETINGS
WEST SIDE GOP BREAKFAST MEETING: Join other GOP West Siders on the second Friday of the month for an informative social meeting to discuss current issues. Order off the menu with separate checks. No RSVPs required. Speaker will change monthly. September speaker will be Carol Wight, CEO of the New Mexico Restaurant Association. 7:30-9 a.m., Weck’s restaurant, 6311 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Albuquerque. Joe or Nancy Loisel, 839-0969, 264-0928 or email joeloisel@aol.com. BOOKWORMS BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS: will meet to discuss “The Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. The story of the Ravensbruck Rabbits: 74 women prisoners in the Ravensbruck concentration camp. Using alternating first-person narratives, the characters relate their experienced from 1939 through 1959. 11 a.m.-Noon, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. 891-5012. 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 SE. 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. 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.