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PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY: Hosted by What Would U Give and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Bataan, Chapter 176, with guest speakers Gov. Susana Martinez, Rio Rancho Mayor Tom Swisstack, Cabinet Secretary Timothy Hale, and Heather Wilson. 1 p.m. Aug. 18, Rio Rancho Veteran’s Memorial Park, 950 Pinetree SE Rio Rancho. Please RSVP by Wednesday to Shane D’onofrio, 401-9879; shane@whatwouldugive.org. OLD CHURCH FINE ARTS SHOW: The Visual Arts Council of the Corrales Historical Society invites artists to participate in the Oct. 5-14 show. Up to three original works priced to sell at $2,500 or under may be brought to the Old San Ysidro Church for judging 5-6 p.m. Aug. 22 or 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 23. Entry forms will be available when work is left at the Old Church or by calling 301-0042. A $30 entry fee and stamped self-addressed envelope are needed. Fifteen percent will be taken from sales to be used for restoration and maintenance of the Old Church. OLD TOWN SALSA FIESTA: 40 individuals will be selected to compete for the best salsa recipe at the Sept. 15 fiesta. The top three winners receive cash prizes. Register at www. abqsalsafiesta.org by 5 p.m. Aug. 24. “BACKYARD FARMING: NATIVE SEEDS & FOODS”: Learn about cultivation methods and preserving seeds. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Gutierrez-hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW. Free, but advance registration required: 314-0398, calangan@ bernco.gov. OLD CHURCH FINE CRAFTS SHOW: All entries must be handmade by participants. Booth fee is $50 plus a donation of 15 percent of sales. The juried show will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Deadline for entries is Aug. 25. For an entry form, call Bev Darrow, 301-0042. VETERANS’ JOB FAIR: Aug. 30, Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW. Check-in for pre-registrants 8 a.m.; job fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Employers must pre-register to participate; preregistration for job seekers highly recommended: www. heroeshiringheroes.com. “BACKYARD FARMING: FOOD PRESERVATION FORUM”: Learn the basics of drying and canning foods to store through winter. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Gutierrez-hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW. Free, but advance registration required: 314-0398, calangan@bernco. gov. LITERARY SPEED DATING: Bookworks seeks a minimum of four men and four women, maximum of eight men and eight women, between the ages of 25 and 45 for Sept. 6 event. To register, email events@bkwrks. com with your full name, email address, age, and title of book you’ll bring. Deadline: Aug. 31. CRAFTERS AND VENDORS: Space available for rent at the Sept. 8 Trinity Family Church parking lot sale. For information, email tfcfaughters@gmail.com.

TODAY

ACTIVITIES

DOWNTOWN GROWERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Robinson Park, Eighth and Central. http://farmersmarketsnm. org. LOS RANCHOS GROWERS’ AND ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET: 7 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, 6718 Rio Grande NW. In case of inclement weather, the market will be in the adjacent community barn. www.losranchosgrowersmarket.com. SOUTH VALLEY GROWERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 3907 Isleta SW, 877-4044.

KIDS

READ TO THE DOGS: Children practice reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener — a trained therapy dog. Each child reads for 15 minutes; 1-3 p.m. second Saturdays, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. second Saturdays, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 8915013, ext. 3032.

LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

“BOA BIG ON ANIMALS”: Presentation by Vickie Fisher of Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres, an Animal Welfare Department outreach group supporting educational programs, adoption efforts, spay and neuter programs, and general animal care. Donations of old towels, washable rugs or mats, dog biscuits, and dog and cat grooming supplies will be welcome at the event. 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139. CHRISTIAN KIEFER: Author discusses and signs his new novel “The Infinite Tides,” the story of an astronaut dealing with loss in his personal life, 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139. “NEW MEXICO’S MARCH TO STATEHOOD”: Free Chautauqua presentation by Jon Hunner of New Mexico State University, 7 p.m., Coronado State Monument, 485 Kuaua Road, Bernalillo, 1.5 miles west of I-25 exit 242, off U.S. 550. Reservations not required. Seating is limited; early arrival advised. Attendees may bring lawn chairs. Information: 867-5351.

MEETINGS

FRIENDS OF MANY CULTURES: 3 p.m., second Saturdays, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Membership fee $25; annual dues $15. David Latham, 307-4924. RIO RANCHO ELKS BREAKFAST MEETING: 8 a.m., first and second Saturdays, Rio Rancho Elks Lodge No. 2500, 1530 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho. $6. 892-3677.

TODAY-SUNDAY

ACTIVITIES

BACHECHI OPEN SPACE: Free program sponsored by Bernalillo County to encourage families to learn about wildlife, wetlands, and the bosque at the 27-acre preserve. Participants may reserve a backpack filled with items such as binoculars, books on trees and wildlife, and sketchbooks for use during their visit by calling 314-0398 or 514-4388. 8 a.m.-noon, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW. BIRD WALK: 8 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW. Free; parking $3. Information: 344-7240. IDALIA ROAD MARKETPLACE: Growers’ market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, 1320 Idalia Road, Rio Rancho, a half-mile north of Northern, 553-5591, www.idaliaroadmarketplace.com.

SUNDAY

ACTIVITIES

CORRALES GROWERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, 500 Jones Rd. (south of post office on Corrales Road). 898-7927. NATURE WALK: 1 p.m. Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW. Free; parking $3. Information: 344-7240.

ENTERTAINMENT

RIO RANCHO SYMPHONIC BAND: Free concert includes show tunes, classical, patriotic music, and marches, 7-8 p.m., Olympus Park, 500 Quantum Road NE, Rio Rancho. Information: 250-1773.

LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

MARK SUBLETTE: Author and former gallery owner discusses and signs “Paint By Numbers: A Charles Bloom Mystery,” 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.

MONDAY

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

“CARTOONING IN THE CLASSROOM”: Learn to create cartoons and educational games for use in the classroom. Paper and pencils provided or bring your own sketchbook. Taught by cartoonist and columnist Tim Kreiter, developer of adult education classes at Johnson Space Center. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Registration not required. His books, including “Adventures of a Substitute Teacher,” will be available for purchase and signing. Information: 891-5013, ext. 3033.

MEETINGS

RIO RANCHO TOASTMASTERS: 7 p.m., Mondays, New Mexico Bank Building, north entrance, 4001 Southern SE, Rio Ran-

cho. Dale Burch, 404-0551, dburch7909@comcast.net.

TUESDAY

ACTIVITIES

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.

LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

“HISTORY OF THE SGT. PEPPER ALBUM”: Audio/visual presentation by NPR producer Paul Ingles, 6:30 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, 891-5012, option 3. AMY SHEA: Author discusses and signs “Defending Happiness: And Other Acts of Bravery,” her collection of short stories, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.

MEETINGS

BOOKWORKS’ HOME SCHOOL PARENT NETWORK: 2 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139. ROTARY CLUB OF RIO RANCHO: Noon Tuesdays, Chamisa Hills Country Club, 500 Country Club SE, Rio Rancho. Neil Wetsch, 245-2811. TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMASTERS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW. Larry Buelow, 205-5228; http:// taylorranch.freetoasthost.info. VILLAGE OF LOS RANCHOS: Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 6718 Rio Grande NW, 344-6582.

WEDNESDAY

ACTIVITIES

CORRALES GROWERS MARKET: 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 500 Jones Rd. (south of post office on Corrales Road). 898-7927.

KIDS

READ TO THE DOGS: Children practice reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener — a trained therapy dog, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, North Valley Library, 7704 Second NW, 897-8823.

MEETINGS

CANDELARIA QUILTERS: Lessons for hand piecing, hand quilting, and other techniques available at no charge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Los Griegos Community Center, 1231 Candelaria NW. Information: 345-9229. KIWANIS CLUB OF CORRALES: 7:30 a.m., first four Wednesdays, Village Pizza, 4266 Corrales Road. Information: Brigitte Scott, 890-8907. 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, 768-6006. RIO RANCHO STAMP CLUB: All ages welcome. 6 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark SE, Rio Rancho, 867-9664.

THURSDAY

KIDS

BOOKWORKS’ STORY TIME: Friendship Week party and stories, 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 3448139; kids@bkwrks.com. READ TO THE DOGS: Children practice reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener — a trained therapy dog, 3-4:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020.

LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS

MICHAEL CHAVEZ: Author discusses and signs “Creed,” his novel about a man’s efforts to help a friend wrongly accused of terrorism, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.

MEETINGS

THE ASK ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Open to the public. Agenda available at the academy. 6:30 p.m., The ASK Academy, 4311 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. Information or auxiliary aid: Paul Stephenson, 891-0757, ext. 308. MS SUPPORT: 11 a.m. third Thursdays, Rio Rancho Church of Christ, 1006 22nd St. SE, Rio Rancho. Information: Tina, 896-6728. NAMI-WESTSIDE AFFILIATE CONNECTIONS PEER SUPPORT GROUP: National Alliance on Mental Illness peer-to-peer support group for those who are suffering with a mental illness, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, 453-6795.

FRIDAY

MEETINGS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: For those suffering from pain or dependency. Dinner and child care provided. Donations accepted. 6:15 p.m. Fridays: First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, 459-1749; Paradise Hills United Methodist Church, 4700 Paradise NW, Miles Melton, 228-0579. NEEDLE CRAFTERS OF RIO RANCHO VOLUNTEERS: Group makes knitted and crocheted items for the needy of Sandoval County and blankets for animal shelters, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, Vista Grande Retirement Center, 4101 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho. All with knitting, crocheting or quilting skills welcome. Donations of yarn appreciated. Information: Rowena, 892-9300. REFORMERS UNANIMOUS: Faith-based program for those with addictions, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1500 Southern SE, Rio Rancho, 892-9463. RIO RANCHO VETERANS COFFEE GROUP: 9 a.m. Fridays, Smokehouse BBQ, 4000 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho. Information: 896-0329.

AUGUST 18

ACTIVITIES

MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINICS: Gardeners answer questions and diagnose ailing plants, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturdays through September, Santa Ana Garden Center, 157 Jemez Dam Rd., Bernalillo. Free event sponsored by Sandoval County Extension, 867-2582.

KIDS

KIRT HICKMAN: Author signs his new children’s book “Purple,” the tale of a boy and his beloved blanket, 1-4 p.m., Treasure House Books, 2012 South Plaza NE, Old Town, 242-7204. LEGO CLUB: 3-4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Loma Colorado Main Library auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 8915013, ext. 3082. READ TO THE DOGS: Children practice reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener — a trained therapy dog. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, 891-5012.

MEETINGS

NAACP: Rio Rancho Northwest Mesa branch meeting 10 a.m. third Saturdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, 768-6006. Information: http://rrnwmnaacp.org. WESTSIDE FORUM: Rahim Balsara, who provided strategic planning in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and western China, shares his experiences, Unitarian Universal Westside Congregation, 3 p.m., 1650 Abrazo NE, Rio Rancho. Information: Donald Becker, 255-0306; www.uuwestside.org/wordpress.

AUGUST 19

ACTIVITIES

ART IN THE PARK: Fine arts and crafts shows sponsored by the Corrales Society of Artists, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. third Sundays through October, La Entrada Park, northwest corner of Corrales and La Entrada roads; www.corralesartists.org.

LECTURES/SIGNINGS/

“CONNECTING TO OUR ANCESTRAL PAST”: Francesca Mason Boring discusses and signs her book, subtitled “Healing Through Family Constellations, Ceremony, and Ritual, 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.