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Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 JAPAN: HIROSHIMA, AND MORE: At 5 p.m. at The Travel Bug, 839 Paseo de Peralta, Yasuyo Nugent will discuss travel to Japan with a talk and a slideshow. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 505-992-0148. ZIA REGIONAL RODEO: The New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association presents the rodeo at the Rodeo de Santa Fe Grounds, 3237 Rodeo Road. Fans can watch the action for a $15 entry fee (children under 12, free with adult admission). Tickets are available at the gate or at nmgra.org under the “Rodeo Header.” SHABBAT SERVICES AND LUNCH: At 10 a.m., service followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m., at the Santa Fe Jewish Center-Chabad, 230 W. Manhattan Ave. Visit www.santafejcc.com or call 505-983-2000. NICHOLAS KING: Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St., 505-988-4226. The photographer discusses and signs his monograph about Burning Man, Burners; 6 p.m. HERE COMES THE STORYTELLER: Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-982-4636. Joe Hayes’ annual turn at spinning tales of the Southwest for all ages; 7 to 8 p.m.; no charge. GREAT MEDICINE BUDDHA INITIATION WITH LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE: Two-day event held today and Sunday. Must attend both days for initiation. From 7 to 9 p.m., preliminary teaching; at 9 p.m., initiation begins. Event held at Santa Fe Preparatory School, 1101 Camino de Cruz Blanca. Visit www.tnlsf.org. CONTRA DANCE: Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road, 505-690-4165. Traditional folk dance; beginners class 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 p.m.; live music by SyZyGy; $9; students $5; no partner needed; 505-930-1149.

For more events, see Pasatiempo in Friday’s edition, or view the community calendar on our website, www. santafenewmexican.com. To submit a listing, email service@newmexican.com.