Family calendar
Sunday, Feb. 26
‘LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL’: Santa Fe Prep Theater, 1101 Camino de Cruz Blanca. The Performing Arts Department’s adaptation of the 2001 film, 2 p.m., $10, students no charge, tickets available at the door.
Monday, Feb. 27
NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863.
Wednesday, March 1
CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. AFTER-SCHOOL READING CLUB: Kids in grades K-4 are invited to come to the Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meetings include stories, games, crafts and other activities intended to encourage reading and using the library. Registration is required. Call 505-466-7323. MAYOR KNOX WHITE: Creative Santa Fe, New Mexico School for the Arts, the Santa Fe Arts Commission and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce present Greenville, S.C., Mayor Knox White for a 6 p.m. talk at the New Mexico History Museum Auditorium on “How Students and the Arts Fuel a Vibrant Downtown.” Following White’s presentation, a panel discussion will be held on economic development and the arts, featuring White, Alan Webber and Kelly O’Donnell.
Thursday, March 2
FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-9552828.
Friday, March 3
GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Railyard Park Conservancy. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. STORY TIME: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 4
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WILD SPIRIT WOLVES AT THE LIBRARY: The Santa Fe Public Library presents: the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, a program for children and families, at 1:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, and at 3:30 p.m. at the La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street. The sanctuary focuses its efforts on educating the general public about the wild wolf, wolves and wolf-dogs in captivity. One of the ambassador wolves will be present. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. SFHS DANCE CLUB FUNDRAISER: The Santa Fe High School Dance Club will hold a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s parking lot by the tennis courts on Yucca Street and Siringo Road.
Sunday, March 5
WILD SPIRIT WOLVES AT THE LIBRARY: The Santa Fe Public Library presents: the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, a program for children and families, at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. The sanctuary focuses its efforts on educating the general public about the wild wolf, wolves and wolf-dogs in captivity. One of the ambassador wolves will be present. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. CHORAL EXTRAVAGANZA: The Santa Fe Community Orchestra presents Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor featuring the SFCO Community Chorus and Kodály’s Te Deum with the combined choirs of Santa Fe High School, St. John’s College and the Santa Fe University of Art and Design. Featured soloists are Cecilia Leitner and Christina Martos, sopranos, Tjett Gerdom, tenor, and Carlos Archuleta, baritone. The SFCO’s Choral Extravaganza takes place in The Lensic Performing Arts Center at 4 p.m. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more information, call 505-466-4879 or visit www.sfco.org.
Coming up
MUSEUM CLASSES FOR KIDS: The New Mexico Museum of Art and Museum of International Folk Art present S.T.A.R.T. — Sharing Time, Art, and Reading Together — classes for kids ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, March 9 to April 1, at the Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo. Free with registration online at nmartmuseum.org/register, or call 505-476-5075. SPRING KIDS FEST: Santa Fe travel partners will hold the second annual citywide initiative Kids FreeFest Spring Break throughout March and April. Kids 12 and under can enjoy complimentary activities, including treasure hunts, spa treats, and sport and outdoor adventure. There are also free art classes, exhibits, attractions, music, flamenco classes and an Easter egg hunt. To learn more, visit santafe.org/Spring_Break/index. html. WISE FOOL SPRING CAMP: Let your kids run away with the circus, without leaving home! Students learn stilt-walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more. Camps fill up quickly; email youth @wisefoolnm. org to find out about camp registration. The camp, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 20 to 24, is for kids ages 7 to 13. No experience necessary. Learn more at wisefoolnewmexico.org.
Ongoing groups
MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of the international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Visit santafemomsclub.weebly.com. FIRST-TIME MOMS OVER 40: Support group to explore the complex physical, emotional and spiritual issues that come with raising children as mature women. Call 505-471-0928. MANY MOTHERS: Provide in-home support to new mothers who are adjusting to the many changes a new baby brings. Call 505-983-5984, email info@manymothers.org or visit www.manymothers.org.
How to help
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS: Volunteer academic tutors sought for students of all grade levels; math and literacy support needed in particular; training provided; contact Cynthia Torcasso, ctorcasso@cisnm.org, 505-954-1880.