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AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: Class enabling seniors to qualify for a discount on automobile insurance, 12:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Lovelace Westside Hospital, 10501 Golf Course NW. Call Vic, 892-0754. AARP members $12, nonmembers $14, payable to AARP by check only. Cash and credit cards not accepted. “FAMILIES EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF NATURE”: Workshop for young children and parents, 9 a.m.-noon May 18, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. Free; registration required: www.bernco.gov/openspace. Information: Colleen LanganMcRoberts, calangan@bernco. gov or 314-0398. “NATURAL AND HUMAN HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY”: Walking tour led by archeologist Matt Schmader, 10 a.m.-noon May 18, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. Free; registration required: www.bernco.gov/openspace. Information: Colleen LanganMcRoberts, calangan@bernco. gov or 314-0398. DOUBLE EAGLE AVIATION ADVENTURE: Program for high school students interested in aviation as a career or hobby, June 17-21. Cost of the camp is $80. Information http:// www.179.eaachapter.org/deiiaviationadventure. or 974 5305.
TODAY ACTIVITIES
ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE
FAIR: Vintage china, glassware, linens, jewelry and other collectibles, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW Post 5890. 76 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. CINCO DE MAYO FOLK ART
AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Free event with music by Las Flores del Valle 10 a.m., Alpha Blue 11:30 a.m., Joan Cere and Darin Goldfron 1 p.m., E. Christina Herr and Wild Frontier 2:30 p.m.; art by more than 30 folk and recycle artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., La Parada Mercantile and Farm and Table Restaurant, 8917 Fourth NW. Information: Kenny Chavez, www.kennychavez.com.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: Allages event at both Rio Rancho libraries in which comic book fans receive a free comic book provided by Astro-Zombies Comic Shop while supplies last, 10 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, and Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. HEALTH FAIR: Free health screenings, health and wellness vendors, food, children’s activities; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lovelace Westside Hospital, 10501 Golf Course NE. IRIS SHOW: “Iris in Wonderland” presented by Enchanted Vista Iris Society includes sale of potted plants and gifts. Entries from public accepted 7-10:30 a.m. Open for public viewing 1-5 p.m., Haynes Park Community Center, 2006 Grande SE, Rio Rancho. LOS RANCHOS GROWERS MARKET OPENS: 7-11 a.m., 6718 Rio Grande NW. In case of inclement weather, the market will be in the adjacent community barn. 890-2799; www. meetatthemarket.com. PLACITAS LIBRARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Library celebrates its 10th anniversary with the opening of “Picture Placitas 2013,” an exhibit of words and images by Mary O’Nette; “Balloon-gineer”; juggling cyclist Chris Enright; pet adoptions: adult and children’s summer reading program registrations; and birthday cake. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Placitas Community Library, 453 N.M. 165, Placitas, 867-3355, www.placitaslibrary. com. PLANT CLINIC: Sandoval County Master Gardeners answer questions and diagnose ailing plants, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Home Depot, 7700 N.M. 550, Bernalillo. Information: Maryellen sherman, Sandoval County Extension, 867-2482, sandoval@nmsu.edu.
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION: Workshop with Jack Corder of Farm Bureau Financial Services, 11 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. Free; registration not required. Information: 8915012, option 3.
KIDS
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY: Stories, crafts, snacks, 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque, kids@bkwrks.com.
LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
RUDOLFO ANAYA: Author discusses and signs “The Old Man’s Love Story,” his novella in which the nameless narrator shares his intimate thoughts about his late wife, 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque, 344-8139. GAIL STOREY: Author discusses and signs “I Promise Not to Suffer,” her humorous memoir of hiking the Pacific Trail with her adventurous husband, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque, 344-8139. “WEEKENDS WITH O’KEEFFE”: Book signing by C.S. Merrill, who was employed to catalog O’Keeffe’s library for her estate, 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town, Albuquerque, 242-7204.
TODAY-SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
BIRD WALK: 8 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. Information: 344-7240.
SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
CORRALES GROWERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon, 500 Jones Road, Corrales, just south of the post office, 898-6336. NATURE WALK: 1 p.m. Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. Information: 344-7240.
KIDS
NASARIO GARCIA: Author reads from and signs his latest bilingual children’s book “Grandma’s Santo on It’s Head: Stories of Days Gone By in Hispanic Villages in New Mexico,” 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town, 242-7204.
LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
LIFE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: ICU nurse James Kelly discusses and signs “Where Night is Day: The World of the ICU,” the story of patients and families suddenly faced with critical illness, 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque, 344-8139. “TERRIE Q & TRAVELIN’ JACK’S PET FRIENDS”: Terrie Q. Sayre and canine celebrity Travelin’ Jack present the compilation of stories about treasured pets of local leaders and private citizens. Book sales benefit pet charities. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Treasure House Books, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town, 242-7204. “UNDER THE MEXICAN EAGLE”: Joseph P. Sanchez presents a free lecture about the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and its legacy, 3 p.m., Petroglyph Visitor Center patio, 4735 Unser NW at Western Trail, 8990205, ext. 338.
MEETINGS
SANDOVAL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Special guest is singer Consuelo Luz, whose music is inspired by the Crypto Jews, blending Sephardic Jewish prayers and ballads with Latin soul, 2 p.m., DeLavy House Museum, 151 Edmonds Road, Bernalillo; I-25 Exit 242, west on U.S. 550 to the Phillips station, then north on Edmonds Road. Members free; nonmembers $5. Information: watersay@aol.com.
MONDAY 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. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, 7 p.m., first and third Mondays, Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montaño NW, Albuquerque. For general information, as well as information about meetings on the east side, contact Al or Linda Vigil, 792-7461, or Marion Waterston, 890-4464, or visit www.sosabq. org. VAMOS A LEER BOOK CLUB: Of special interest to those interested in Hispanic young adult literature. May’s selection is “Under the Mesquite” by Guadalupe Garcia McCall. 5:30 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139. WEST SIDE KIWANIS CLUB: Noon Mondays, Weck’s, 6311 Riverside Plaza NW, Albuquerque, just off Coors. Jackie Egnor, 839-2184.
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
SKIP BATCHELOR: Singer and acoustic guitarist performs hits of the ’60s and ’70s along with several of his off-the-wall favorites, 6:30 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. No tickets required, but early arrival encouraged. Information: 8915012, option 3.
LECTURES/SIGNINGS/ DEMONSTRATIONS
PETE DAVID: Novelist discusses and signs “Mother Nature’s Son,” about a discontented veteran recruited to help an underground ecoterrorist group, 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139. “INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE”: Free Gardening with the Masters presentation by Michael Reed, 7 p.m., Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho. Information: Sandoval County Extension, 867-2582.
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, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228; http://taylorranch. freetoasthost.info. Deadline for submission of Rio West calendar listings is Tuesday for Saturday publication. Include brief description of the event, time, date, address, phone number and web address, if applicable. Email accompanying photographs as JPG attachments. For art exhibitions, include opening and closing dates. Send to mbrown@abqjournal.com or Madelon Brown, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103, and include name and telephone number of contact person. Questions? Call 823-3840. Note: It is important to notify the Journal if a listing is to be changed or canceled.