CALENDAR
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CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK:
A week-long national celebration, May 1 through 7, of reading and books. Start your summer book browsing and reading. Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. events@ bkwrks.com.
DIG KUAUA!
A six-week archaeological dig and opportunity to be involved in researching ancient ruins at the Coronado Historic Site. Beginning May 15 and running until June 30, the Office of Archaeological Studies will be performing archaeological investigations at CHS. The project will include hand-excavation of test units throughout Kuaua Pueblo and the surrounding refuse piles known as “middens.” Architecture dating to the 1500s will be unearthed. Docent-led tours of the archaeological excavation and the painted kiva will occur on the hour. CHS is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult admission is $5; children 16 and under are free. Information: kuaua.com or 867-5351.
READING WITHOUT WALLS:
Through April 30, National Ambassador for Children’s Literature, Gene Luen Yang, has a challenge for all young readers: Read without walls. Readers are encouraged to explore the world by expanding his or her reading, perhaps by trying a genre or topic not tried before or a new author or book series. Look for reading ideas in the store. Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. Information: events@bkwrks. com.
ART EXHIBITIONS/MUSEUM ART IN BLOOM:
The Plein Air May art exhibit features artists including Tom Blazier, Linda Heath, Malinda Menke, Bonnie Mitisek, Betty Temple, Gina Yaker and Lisa Zawadzki. The exhibit will be on display today through June 1. The artists will be painting on site during the 2017 Placitas Garden Tour on May 21. The paintings of the artists will be on display and for sale at the Placitas Community Library, Garden No. 5, the day of the Garden Tour. The artists are working with the Sandoval County Master Gardeners and the Placitas Community Library to raise funds for future landscape projects and education programs in Placitas. Tickets for the tour can be purchased for $10 and children under 12 are free. A reception honoring the artists will be held on May 5 from 5-7 p.m. No fee for the reception or exhibit. Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, 5 miles East of I-25, exit 242. Information: 867-3355 or placitasgardentour.com. GERMINATION: MOSAIC ARTISTS OF NEW MEXICO AND RACHEL ZOLLINGER’S FOUND OBJECT ART SHOW: The artists of Mosaic New Mexico and local artist Rachel
Zollinger interpret life in the outdoors of New Mexico in two very different ways. Through May 28. Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. Information: 897-8831.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER: Two new temporary exhibits will open. To design “Long Ago,” stories from each Pueblo across the region were collected in an effort to reflect the people’s diversity and demonstrate their wisdom. “Long Ago” leads visitors into the second exhibit, “Pueblo People & Our Modern Environment,” which explores the people’s direct relationship with Mother Earth through agriculture. “Pueblo People & Our Modern Environment” will run through September 2017 and “Long Ago” will run through July 2018. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 Twelfth NW, Albuquerque. Information: 843-7270 or indianpueblo. org.
PERSPECTIVES: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEFFREY GRENIER: The sheer variety of Grenier’s subjects sets him apart. Enjoy the many perspectives of over 35 years experience shooting everything from city skylines to ancient ruins of the southwest May 2 through 30. Loma Colorado Main Library 755 Loma Colorado NE. UP ON THE WALLS: Here be Dragons: The artwork of Aoife (Jennifer) Morris, will be on display May 4 through 30. She says, “There are many artists that have drawn or otherwise produced Dragons, but one of the things I attempted to do was make them less comic characters and more like a painting of a dog or cat in their natural surroundings. So I started by imagining where I might be able to find a dragon if I looked carefully, and what I found was if you did look carefully at nature you can see images that could take on the shape of a dragon as if it were hiding in plain sight and was just waiting for you to see them.” Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.
REGISTER NOW
CODER DOJO AT LOMA
COLORADO: try your hand at coding. Learn with volunteer coding experts as they explore different coding languages and websites. Bring a laptop or table if able. To register or for more information, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. 5:30 p.m. May 8 or May 22. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
DIY SPA DAY FOR
TEENS & TWEENS: Tired of school? Need to relax? Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Come make your very own spa products to take home. For tweens grades 4-8. To register or for more information, call 891-5012 or go to riorancholibraries. org. 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 10. Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE.
DOUBLE EAGLE AVIATION ACADEMY: a STEM based program. Students ages 14-17 explore a future in aviation. Space is limited, apply by April 29. June 5-9, 2017. $99 tuition. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 179. Double Eagle II Airport, 7401 Paseo del Volcan NW. Application and information at eaa179.org or call 974-5305.
FREE EBOOKS WITH
OVERDRIVE: Download books and audio to your computer, tablet or phone, all for free through the library’s collection. Find out how and learn insider tips and tricks at this interactive class. This platform is especially good for people with Kindles. Registration requested but not required. 3 p.m. on May 16 at Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. Information: 891-5013.
HANDS ON WITH
RASPBERRY PI: learn about the Raspberry Pi, a new, easy to acquire, Linux computer that has sold over 10 million units worldwide leading the Internet Of Things (IOT) digital revolution. Hands on classes by Dominic Pruitt today or May 29 at 2 p.m. Registration is required, and will be limited to eight participants. For information or registration, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE. MAKE LAB SEW CLUB: Designed for children ages 8-12, a hands on project that will teach them the basics of measuring, cutting with sewing tools and creating fun projects. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 891-5013, ext. 3032 or visit riorancholibraries.org. May 9 at 4:30 p.m., Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE.
URBAN HORTICULTURE
CLASS SERIES: Presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Free to the public, registration preferred. Sandoval County Extension Office, 711 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Registration and information: sandovalmastergardeners.org/ gardening-classes.
TODAY ACTIVITIES
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY: Join the national celebration of local book-stores. Indy Bookstore Day will feature giveaways, selfie stations, a Book Doctor, crafts and community collaborations. Two author events highlight local food: Cecelia Dardanes “Flavor of the Southwest” at 1 p.m. and Patricia Perea “Pueblo Indian Food Experience Cookbook” at 3 p.m. All day, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. Information: events@bkwrks.com.
KIDS
JIGGLE AND JAM AT
ESTHER BONE: Beginning May 13, enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence, and enhance language ability in your child. These are essential to learning and development, not to mention fun. We’ll use shakers, beanbags, streamers and other items to move to the music and the beat. Ages 0-5 with parents or caregivers. 10 a.m., Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE. Information: 891-5012, ext. 3131, visit riorancholibraries.org.
MEETINGS
LIFERING: Free, abstinence-based alternative to the 12-step approach, 5 p.m. Saturdays, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Room 0401, 2400 Unser SE, Rio Rancho. Mary, 448-2157.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK SIGNINGS
LISA BEAR GOLDMAN, PATRICE SCHOOLEY AND BURRITO THE
BURRO: sign “The Gift of Wonder,” the story of Buddy, a young donkey chosen by wise Raven to carry a special message for a human. They also sign, “Proud Little Burro.” Buddy is selected for his first trip into the Grand Canyon, carrying an old and clumsy pack, while his friend Diego, wears a handsome saddle and carries a human. Buddy is embarrassed, but forgets his shame when Diego is injured and the bandages and medicine to help mend Diego are found in the packs Buddy carries. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town. Information: 242-7204.
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 ACTIVITIES
YOGA WITH A VIEW: Begin Sundays with an invigorating yoga session. Your first class is $5, subsequent classes are $15, buy in bulk and they’re even less. Class fees include a donation to the Open Space Alliance. 9 a.m., Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. Information: 897-8831.
PRESENTATIONS/ BOOK SIGNINGS
MELODY GROVES: discusses and signs her historical Western novel “She Was Sheriff.” Maud Overstreet figured she’d grow up, get married, have a house with a white picket fence and a brood of kids. Now, in 1872, she’s tired of being the bank president’s spinster daughter. When, out of the blue, the town council offers her the job of replacement sheriff, she accepts. And her sheltered world explodes. 1-3 p.m., Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW, Old Town. Information: 242-7204.
MONDAY BOOK SIGNINGS/ PRESENTATIONS
THE BOOK POP TOUR! WITH SAM MAGGS, HOPE NICHOLSON AND ASHLEY POSTON: Join three Quirk Books authors on tour celebrating geekdom. Maggs talks about his book, “Wonder Women,” which chronicles women barrier-breakers of the world. Female comic book characters and “The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen” is the topic of Nicholson’s talk and Poston reads from her novel “Geekerella.” 6 p.m., Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW. events@ bkwrks.com. Deadline for submission of Rio West Calendar listings is 5 p.m. Monday 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 lists@abqjournal.com or mail to Lists, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103, and include name and telephone number of contact person. Questions? Call 823-3800. Note: It is important to notify the Journal if a listing is to be changed or canceled.