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CONTINUING

HOT READS FOR COLD NIGHTS: A Reading Program

for Adults: Collect treats for reading and be entered into a drawing for some prizes. For each book you read, or audiobook you listen to, fill out a book review form and you will receive a winter treat. Through Feb. 27. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 891-5013 ext. 3033, and Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho, 891-5012. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho, The Bagel Deli and Bakery, Barnes and Noble, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Premiere Cinema, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores and Tao Chinese Bistro. PHOTOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM

REHM: The photography of William Rehm will be on exhibit from through Feb. 26 in the Placitas Community Library’s Collin Meeting Room. For over two decades, Rehm has photographed California and the American Southwest from the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley to the ancient Anasazi ruins of Cedar Mesa. A reception will honor Rehm on Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m., in the gallery. The exhibit and reception are open to the public. Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. Free. 867-3355 or placitas library.

PREDICT THE OSCARS: Who do you think will win an Oscar on Feb. 28? If your predictions are the closest match to the winners, you could win a $30 gift card to Hastings. Cast your votes Feb. 8 through Feb. 27. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3033. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho.

ART EXHIBITIONS/ MUSEUM

NATIVE AMERICAN EASEL

ART: “The Development of Native American Easel Art in New Mexico: The Dorothy Dunn Collection.” In the early 20th century, a group of Native Americans began producing a new genre of paintings depicting traditional cultural practices and life experiences. These paintings became known as “easel paintings.” Dorothy Dunn was an art teacher at the Santa Fe Indian School beginning in 1932. She encouraged art as a realistic and rewarding vocational choice for students, and many Native American artists adopted the distinctive “Dunn Style.” Through February 2016. Coronado Historic Site, U.S. 550 in Bernalillo. The site is open Wednesdays through Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 for adults/free for children, to New Mexico seniors on Wednesdays and all New Mexico residents on Sundays. 867-5351, kuaua.com or nmhistoricsites.org.

ROBERT PIVONKA: “A Window in Time” photography exhibit features Pivonka’s classic New Mexico images, including his macrocosmic flower photographs exploding with form and color. Through Feb. 27. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3033.

REGISTER NOW

AARP SMART DRIVER

COURSE: Refresh your driving skills with the AARP smart driver course and possibly

receive a discount on your car insurance. $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members, due at the event (cash or check payable to AARP only.) Adults 40+. Tuesdays, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 or Apr. 19, 1-5 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Registration/info: library information desk, 891-5013 ext. 3033, rio rancho libraries.org or aarp.org/ drive.

BEGINNING ORIGAMI: Have fun learning the basics of origami. Origami is the Japanese word for paper folding; ori means “to fold” and kami means “paper.” It is an art form that has been handed down through many generations. Artisit Sue Hanauer of the Rio Rancho Art Association will help you create something festive to take home. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8 and up. Feb. 20, 10-11:30 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. Registration (starts 30 days prior to the workshop): library information desk, 891-5012 ext. 3128 or rio rancho libraries.org. BUILDING DESERT GAR

DEN SOIL: Presented by the Sandoval Co. Master Gardeners. Feb. 6. 10-11:30 a.m. Sandoval County Extension Office, Old Court House, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Open to the public. $5. Registration/info: sandovalmastergardeners.org. CHOCO-LYMPICS FOR

TEENS: Teens, get ready to compete in the Choco-lympics. Open to all teens in the 7th-12th grades. All the competitions will be made out of chocolate. Feb. 24, 2 p.m. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Registration (opens Feb. 8): 891-5012 or rio rancho libraries.org. COMPOSTING WITH

WORMS: Presented by the Bernalillo County Master Composters. Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, Albuquerque. Free. Registration: 876-8831 or email register@nmcomposters.org.

DRIP IRRIGATION: Presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners. Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Sandoval County Extension Office, Old Court House, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Open to the public. $5. Registration/info: sandovalmastergardeners.org. FICTION WRITING WORK

SHOP: Author and publisher Judith Van Gieson thinks “setting is very important to a book.” She will discuss creating a sense of place in a work of fiction in a two-hour workshop. She will also listen to attendees read aloud their descriptions of place. Van Gieson has written short stories and two mystery series set in various New Mexico locations. Ages 16 and up. Feb. 20, 1 p.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. Registration (opens 30 days prior to the event): library information desk, 891-5012 ext. 3128 or riorancholibraries.org.

HOME COMPOSTING: Presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners. Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m. Sandoval County Extension Office, Old Court House, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Free. Registration/info: sandovalmastergardeners.org. MAKE A VALENTINE’S

QUILLED CARD: Leda Rizzo, DIY Crafts Coach, will help you create a card or small gift. Each participant will learn about the technique of quilling paper, and Rizzo will discuss and show examples of quilled paper projects, including the use of tools and materials. Ages 13 and up. Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. Registration (opens 30 days prior to the workshop): library information desk, 891-5012 ext. 3128 or riorancholibraries.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rio Rancho Library. SOUTHWEST GARDENER

CLASS SERIES: Sponsored by the Sandoval Master Gardeners. Feb. 6-March 26. Registration/info: 867-2582 or sandovalmastergardeners.org/ gardening-classes.

TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX: Looking for help downloading free library eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music or videos to your device? Perhaps you want to try a new device like an iPad, Kindle, Nook or Android tablet. Learn about our devices or bring yours. Feb. 17, 6:30 or 7 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Registration: library information desk, 891-5013 ext. 3033 or riorancholibraries.org. URBAN HORTICULTURE

CLASS SERIES: Sponsored by the Sandoval Master Gardeners. Feb. 17-Nov. 16. Registration/info: 867-2582 or sandovalmastergardeners.org/ gardening-classes.

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

MAKELAB: MakeLab is a pop-up maker program for children ages 8-12 (ages 14+ also attend); children under 10 must have a parent/guardian (only the child needs to register.) Weekly with bi-monthly themed activities through April 26. Mondays, 1 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Weekly registration: 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. See library calendar for select Saturday programs. MAKELAB SEWING CLUB FOR CHILDREN: This program is designed for children ages 8-12, and will teach them the basics of measuring, cutting with sewing tools and creating fun projects. First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. through May. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Registration/ info: 891-5013, ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. SHADOW PUPPET WORK

SHOP FOR SENIORS: Learn to construct two to four silhouette characters (Chinese and Indonesian), manipulate and present them. Four sessions, Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Participants must have a membership card ($13/year) from the City of Albuquerque Senior Affair Department to attend any classes at the senior centers. Call 761-4025 or get your membership before the workshop. Tessie Greenfield, 440-6883, puppetnettes@gmail.com or http://kidstalenm.com.

TODAY

KIDS

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 ext. 3131.

MEETINGS

LIFERING: Free, abstinencebased alternative to the 12-step approach. 5 p.m. Saturdays, Rust Medical Center, Room 0401, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Mary, 448-2157.

PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS

WILLIAM WHITE: “Aztec Treasure of the Caballo Mountains.” Three treasure hunters embark on a treasure hunt in the 1980s in New Mexico’s Caballo Mountains. The question of their survival is in great peril when the entrance to the mountains is dynamited closed. 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 344-8139 or events@bkwrks.com.

TODAY-SUNDAY

ACTIVITIES

BIRD WALK: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque. Free; parking $3; $15 bus. 344-7240.

MONDAY

ACTIVITIES

COLORING AND COFFEE

KLATCH: Catch the coloring book spirit. Bring a mug for coffee and join us. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 344-8139 or kids@bkwrks.com.

MEETINGS

RIO RANCHO TOASTMAS

TERS: 7 p.m., Mondays. Dale Burch, 404-0551 or dalesburch@gmail.com. SIERRA VISTA CIVITAN

CLUB: Meets for one hour, beginning at noon, second and fourth Mondays at Lovelace Westside Hospital, 10501 Golf Course Road at McMahon in the Mesa Grande Conference Room. Eloise Gift, 363-5156.

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.

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

MODERN BUDDHISM MEDI

TATION: Learn and train in positive habits of mind that make life happy and meaningful. Everyone welcome. 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1101 Golf Course SE, Suite 101, Rio Rancho. $10 per class. Kadampa Meditation Center: 292-5293 or meditationinnewmexico.org.

ENTERTAINMENT

GUITARIST OMAR VILLAN

UEVA: An evening of beautiful solo guitar music performed by award-winning musician Omar Villanueva. The repertoire comprises classical guitar pieces from the baroque to contemporary eras, and arrangements of famous and popular music themes. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3033. Funded by the Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho.

KIDS

JIGGLE AND JAM: Music and movement program for 0-5 year olds and their parent/caregiver. Through April 28. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.

MEETINGS

RIO RANCHO ROTARY CLUB: Noon Tuesdays, Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club SE, Rio Rancho. Neil Wetsch, 245-2811. TAYLOR RANCH TOASTMAS

TERS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque. Larry Buelow, 205-5228.

PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS

CHELLA COURINGTON: “The Somewhat Sad Tale of the Pitcher and the Crow,” with Albuquerque writer Scott Wiggerman. A stunning and lyrical tour de force that evokes Virginia Woolf’s best novels. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 344-8139 or events@bkwrks.com.

WEDNESDAY

KIDS

STORY TIME: Stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old and their parent/caregiver. Through April 27. 10:30 a.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.

WACKY WEDNESDAYS: Different adventure each week. Crafts, hands-on science, maker activities, shows, games and other activities for children in grades K-6; families welcome. Through April 27. 2 p.m. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. Various locations within the library; look for directional signs the day of the program. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.

MEETINGS

BOOKWORKS BOOK CLUB: “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. This long-running book club is free and open to all. 7 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 344-8139 or events@bkwrks.com. MIDDAY RIO RANCHO TOASTMASTERS: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, New Mexico Bank & Trust building, 4001 Southern SE, Rio Rancho. 238-2942.

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, Albuquerque. 768-6006. RIO RANCHO SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB: 7 a.m. Wednesdays, Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club SE. 892-4313 or rioranchorotarysunrise.org. ANI-MANGA CLUB FOR

TEENS: Teens are invited to join other anime and manga fans at the new Ani-Manga Club. Every second Wednesday of the month. 6 p.m. Loma Col--

orado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 8915013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT 1316: 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. meeting, second Wednesdays, American Legion Post 118, 1500 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho. Paul Caputo, 975-2033. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) WESTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP: Family support group for family, friends and caregivers is open to the public. 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Religious Education Building, Room 11, 1502 Sara SE, Rio Rancho. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) WESTSIDE SUPPORT

GROUP: Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental illness. A place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. Confidential and free; open to anyone with a mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. 10-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesdays, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Religious Education Building, Room 10, 1502 Sara SE, Rio Rancho.

THURSDAY

KIDS

BABY BUMBLEBEES: Lapsit program with rhymes, stories and fun for babies, 0-24 months, and their parent/caregiver. Through April 28. 10:30 a.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.

JIGGLE AND JAM: Music and movement program for 0-5 year olds and their parent/caregiver. Through April 28. 1:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho. 891-5013 ext. 3032 or riorancholibraries.org.

STORY TIME!: We will celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, a craft and a snack. 10:30 a.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 3448139 or kids@bkwrks.com.

MEETINGS

WESTSIDE TIPS CLUB: Business networking and referral group. 7 a.m. Thursdays, Flying Star Cafe Hospitality Room, 10700 Corrales Road, Corrales. Kathleen Martinez, 235-8878, kmframemasters1@aol.com or westsidetipsgroup.com. PARKINSON’S DISEASE

SUPPORT GROUP: For patients and their caregivers; sponsored by the New Mexico Parkinson’s Disease Coalition, 1:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Palmilla Senior Living, 10301 Golf Course NW, Albuquerque. Karen Wingrove, 205-1002.

PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK-SIGNINGS

ROSE SPADER: Based on a true story, “Overturned Bucket” is the life of one woman born during the New Mexico Territorial fight for land as told through her daughter’s eyes. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque. 344-8139 or events@bkwrks.com.

FRIDAY

MEETINGS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: For those suffering from pain or dependency. Dinner and child care provided. Donations accepted. 6:15 p.m. Fridays, Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern SE, Rio Rancho. Miles Melton, 228-0579. NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) PEER CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP: 2-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 Fourth NW, Albuquerque. Joy, 288-2222. NEEDLE CRAFTERS OF RIO RANCHO VOLUNTEERS: Group makes knitted and crocheted items for the needy of Sandoval County, and blankets for animal shelters. 1 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. Patti Vandever, 269-5968.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS:

Faith-based program for

those with addictions. 7 p.m. Fridays, Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1500 Southern SE, Rio Rancho. 892-9463. SANDOVAL COUNTY STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Great people, helpful topics, discussion, socialization and social supports. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Geri, 620-8802. TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX

HOUR: Bring your tablet, eReader or smartphone and learn how to download books from our library products, such as Hoopla, 3M, Overdrive, etc. 10-11 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho. 891-

5012 ext. 3128.