CALENDAR
LECTURES/ SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
“LIONS OF THE WEST”: The book’s author Robert Morgan and journalist Ollie Reed discuss the people who shaped the West, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.
MEETINGS
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.
SATURDAY
ACTIVITIES
DOWNTOWN GROWERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Robinson Park, Eighth and Central. http://farmersmarketsnm. org. FLEA MARKET: Taylor Ranch Neighborhood Association, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Cross of Hope Church, 6100 Taylor Ranch Road NW. LOS RANCHOS GROWERS’ AND ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET: 8 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.
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SKYWARN SPOTTER TRAINING: Meteorologists teach you how to recognize dangerous weather conditions and phenomena, when and how to report them, and how to be prepared and avoid injury. Free; registration not required. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Information: 891-5013, ext. 3033.
KIDS
HOBBIT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Bookworks’ celebrates the book’s 75th anniversary by hosting performers from Albuquerque Little Theatre’s production of “The Hobbit.” The actors perform scenes from the play (running Sept. 14-30). Attendees invited to read a favorite passage from the book and have a piece of birthday cake. Send memories of reading “The Hobbit” for the first time to be entered into a contest to win a Bookworks gift certificate. 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139, kids@bkwrks.com.
LECTURES/ SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
DAVID CORWELL Y CHAVEZ: Author signs “Gremma’s Hands,” his short story from the “Voices of New Mexico” collection, 1-4 p.m., Treasure House Books, 2012 South Plaza NW, 242-7204. POETRY READING: Reading in celebration of DSG art exhibit, “Book of Cranes: A Convocations of Artists, Poets & Cranes,” 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
ACTIVITIES
BIRD WALK: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. 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 through Nov. 4, 500 Jones Road (south of post office on Corrales Road). 898-7927. NATURE WALK: 10 a.m. Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. Information: 344-7240.
ENTERTAINMENT
WILLY SUCRE AND LA CATRINA STRING QUARTET: Program includes works by Javier Alvarez, Eduardo Gamboa and Villa-Lobos, 3 p.m., Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, six miles east of I-25 on N.M. 165 (Exit 242). Reception for visual artists Margie Bassler, Damien M. Gonzales, Patricia Gould, and Renee Brainard Gentz, 2 p.m. Concert tickets $20 in advance at www.placitasarts.org. Tickets at the door: $20; seniors and students $15. Information: 867-8080.
LECTURES/ SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
“THE JACARILLA APACHE OF DULCE”: Veronica Tiller and Mary Velarde discuss and sign their history of Dulce, an American mainstream community maintaining the centuries-old culture of the Jicarilla Apaches, 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.
MONDAY
KIDS
BABY BUMBLEBEES: Program for children from birth to age two with adult, 10:30 a.m. Mondays or Wednesdays through Nov. 7, Loma Colorado Public Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 891-5013, ext. 3082.
MEETINGS
RIO RANCHO TOASTMASTERS: 7 p.m., Mondays, New Mexico Bank Building, north entrance, 4001 Southern SE, Rio Rancho. 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
PRESTON DENNARD: Sports editor Gary Herron interviews Dennard, former UNM football star and L.A. Ram wide receiver. An autograph session follows. 6:30 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, 891-5012, option 3. “FORTY-SEVENTH STAR: NEW MEXICO’S STRUGGLE FOR STATEHOOD”: Discussion and book signing by author David V. Holtby, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139.
KIDS
TODDLER TIME: Program for children 2-3 with adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays through Nov. 8, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 891-5013, ext. 3031.
MEETINGS
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.
WEDNESDAY
ACTIVITIES
CORRALES GROWERS MARKET: 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 31, 500 Jones Road (south of post office on Corrales Road). 898-7927.
KIDS
BABY BUMBLEBEES: Program for children from birth to age two with adult, 10:30 a.m. Mondays or Wednesdays through Nov. 7, Loma Colorado Public Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 891-5013, ext. 3082.
BEEP AND BOP: Music and movement program for ages 1-5, with parent or caregiver, uses songs, instruments, scarves. balls, and ribbon sticks to reinforce emerging reading skills, 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 31, except Oct. 3 and 10, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. Register Monday before each Wednesday program: 891-5012, ext. 4. 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
CANCER SUPPORT NOW: Support group for anyone experiencing cancer, including caregivers, 10 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montaño NW. Information: Patricia Torn, 307-3414. 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. NAMI WESTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS): Support for those who have a family member or friend with a serious mental illness, 10 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Educational Building, 1502 Sara SE, Rio Rancho. 990-2292. 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.