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Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: A free program for kids age 17 or younger who have a basic understanding of chess; 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.; Main Library Community Room; 145 Washington Ave.; 505-955-6780.
SKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVING PROGRAM: A no-cost six-session program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia; presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter; 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 18; Pacifica Senior Living Santa Fe, 2961 Galisteo Road; to register or for more information call 800-272-3900, or contact Beth Hamilton at behamilton@alz.org or 505-473-1297.
PHILLIP VIGIL EXHIBIT “NEW WORKS ON CANVAS”: Reception 2 to 4 p.m.; Shiprock Santa Fe; 53 Old Santa Fe Trail; 505-982-8478.
SANTA FE OPERA PRESENTS “THE THIRTEENTH CHILD”: A drama in two acts composed by Poul Ruders, inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale The Twelve Brothers; notable for its strong female roles sung by soprano Jessica Jones (Lyra) and mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford (Queen Gertrude); bass David Leigh portrays the mad King Hjarne; libretto by Becky and David Starobin, 8 p.m.; $42-$275; 301 Opera Drive; santafeopera.org; 800-280-4654; 505-986-5955.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Romantic Piano & Winds; music of Janácek and Thuille; noon; performers include Shai Wosner, Steven Tenenbom and Stefan Dohr; St. Francis Auditorium; 107 W. Palace Ave.; santafechambermusic.com; 505-982-1890.
“THREE CENTURIES OF PUEBLO RESISTANCE” PANEL DISCUSSION: The Publix Feminist Caucus hosts a panel discussion on major victories in the fight for Pueblo liberation; 6 p.m.; no charge; Jean Cocteau Cinema; 418 Montezuma Ave.; jeancocteaucinema.com; 505-466-5528.
AUTHOR TALK WITH JIM KRISTOFIC: The author discusses Medicine Women: The Story of the First Native American Nursing School; 6 p.m.; Collected Works Bookstore; 202 Galisteo St.; 505-988-4226.
For more events, see Pasatiempo in Friday’s edition, or view the community calendar on our website, www.santafenewmexican.com. To submit an events listing, send an email to service@sfnewmexican.com.