CALENDAR

CONTINUING ART EXHIBITIONS/ MUSEUM

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Visual Arts Council of the Corrales Historical Society 28th Old Church Fine Arts Show will accept entries on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 5-6 p.m. or Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-noon. Submit artwork, completed entry form and selfaddressed, stamped envelope for artist judging. Artwork considered for show/judging: paintings, drawings, collage, mixed media, photography, prints, nonfunctional ceramics and stoneware. Work must be original to the artist and available for not more than $2,000. Gallery ready, limited to three pieces. Work not to exceed 4’6”x8’. Entry fee is $30 for 3 or fewer entries. Work may be brought to the Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road in Corrales. Dates of the show are Friday, Sept. 30, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday,

Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry forms are available at Old Church at time of judging or on the website, www.corraleshistory.org under “More,” then go to VAC or by calling Deb, 344-2110. ON THE WALLS: WHERE’S THE GREEN?: DyeFusion, a group of talented art quilters, will show their work through Aug. 30. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.

PLACITAS COMMUNITY CENTER PAINTING CLASS EXHIBIT:

An exhibit of paintings done by the class, taught by Elaine Slusher, will be on display through Sept. 1 during regular library hours. Free admission. Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles east of I-25, exit 242. Information: wwwplacitaslibrary. com or 867-3355.

REGISTER NOW HOMESCAPE SOLUTIONS:

A landscape design course for home gardeners. Five sessions, Sept. 8-24. Open to the public. Registration and $85 payment required. Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Visit www.sandovalmastergardeners.org/publicclass-registration to register or for more information.

PINE CONE OWL CRAFTS:

Create a supercute pine cone owl. The class is free; materials are provided. Adults and teens, 13 and older, registered with an adult, are welcome. Register at www.riorancholibraries.org, call 891-5013, ext. 3033 or stop by the information desk. Sept. 7 at 6 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE

VETERANS RIO RANCHO VETERANS COFFEE GROUP: Come join us for Melody Groves discusses and signs her historical Western novel, “She Was Sheriff,” today from 1-3 p.m. at Treasure House Books Gifts in Old Town.

our 25th anniversary celebration on Friday August 26, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cazuela’s Mexican Grill on the patio; Sara Road and Barbara Loop SE.

TODAY CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS PLANT INFORMATION CLINIC:

Free, open to the public. Sponsored by Sandoval County Master Gardeners. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa Ana Garden Center, 960 Hwy. 550, Bernalillo.

LOS RANCHOS GROWERS AND ARTS/CRAFTS MARKET:

Fresh local produce and products, arts and crafts, music and more. Saturdays through Aug. 27. 7 a.m.-noon. 6718 Rio Grande NW. Information: www.losranchosgrowersmarket.com.

KIDS

LEGO CLUB: 3-4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Loma Colorado Main Library auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado NE.

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.

NAACP: Rio Rancho Northwest Mesa branch meeting 11 a.m. third Saturdays, Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW, Albuquerque, 768-6006. Information: www.rrnwmnaacp.org.

PRESENTATIONS/ BOOKSIGNINGS

MELODY GROVES: Author dscusses and signs her latest historical Western novel, “She Was Sheriff.” Maud Overstreet is tired of being the bank president’s spinster daughter. When Dry Creek’s town council offers her the job of sheriff, she accepts. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town, Albuquerque.

DAVID THURLO: “Rob They Neighbor.” Charlie Henry and his friends are enjoying a cookout on a relaxing Sunday afternoon, but when a gunshot rings out in the neighborhood, Charlie is abruptly brought back to a world he’s all too familiar with. 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW.

TEENS

TEEN TIME: Teen book club takes a new turn at the beginning of the school year. This month we will have games and puzzles set up and an in-store title scavenger hunt. Have in mind a couple of favorite book titles to talk about and weigh in with your favorite summer reading book. 4:30 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW.

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. Information: 344-7240.

SUNDAY PRESENTATIONS/ BOOKSIGNINGS

ROSS HASSIG: “Polgamy & the Rise and Demise of the Aztec Empire.” A provocative examination of Aztec marriage practices offering a powerful analysis of the dynamics of society and politics in Mexico before and after the Spanish conquest. 3 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW.

MONDAY MEETINGS JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB:

Group will be discussing “Pride and Prescience” by Carrie Bebris. Tea and cookies served. 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW.

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES KNIT CLIQUE:

Knitting club for beginning and experienced knitters. Bring your crochet hooks, too. This multigenerational program is for anyone and everyone grades 5 and up. Beginners, please bring U.S. size 7 needles and a skein of 4 ply, 3 oz. acrylic yarn. 4-6 p.m. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.

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.