May 13 @ Breakthru Communications (Corrales)
June 10 @ Charter Bank
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Aug. 12 @ Don Chalmers Ford
Sept. 9 @ Lovelace Westside Hospital
Oct. 14 @ Sandia Springs Senior Living Community
Nov. 1 @ Art Gallery 66 (Bernalillo)
Dec. 9 @ First Community Bank
Each Mingle and Munch Luncheon sponsored by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce will be held on the third Friday of each month (except December) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note location each month. All programs are tentative. Cost is $25/members; $30/non-members:
May 16 @ Chamisa Hills Country Club: Tourism
June 20 @ Lin’s Buffet: Legislative Issues in 2009, in Partnership with Association of Commerce & Industry
July 18 @ Destiny Center: Leadership Class Graduation
Aug. 22 @ Rio Rancho Hilton Garden Inn: Networking Extravaganza
Sept. 19 @ Chamisa Hills Country Club: State of the City Update
Oct.17 @ Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center: Business Program
Nov. 21 @ Turtle Mountain Brewing Co: Networking Extravaganza
SUNDAY
‘Ocean to Ocean,
Highway 66’
Sandoval County History Society features Spence Wilson as speaker at 3 p.m. on May 4 at Delavy House Museum, located off Highway 550 west of Bernalillo between Coronado State Monument and the Santa Ana Casino. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Martha Liebert at 867-2755.
Airships: The Big,
Bad and Bold
Blimps, zeppelins—no matter what we call them, airships have played a fascinating role in world history, art, popular culture, science, sport and recreation. From the Hindenburg to Goodyear, from Graf Zeppelin to Led Zeppelin—images of airships challenge our imagination. In this exhibit we revisit the wonder of these “monsters of the sky” through award-winning models, art and historical objects. Open since August 2007, this special exhibit has been extended through June 21. Free with admission at the Balloon Museum in west Albuquerque.
Native Americans
and Ballooning
Native Americans have an intimate relationship to nature and the sky. Learn about their cultural, scientific, artistic, and historic connections to balloons and ballooning in this new exhibition, timed to open in conjunction with the 25th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow. Free with admission at the Balloon Museum, west Albuquerque.
MONDAY
Gardening with the Masters Series, Sandoval County Master Gardeners
Ruben Archuleta, City of Rio Rancho Water Conservation Department will guide you on Basics of Drip Irrigation Installation and how to maintain, retrofit and up-keep system to save water. The presentation is at Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho on May 5, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The class is free. For more information or to sign up for the class, please call the Cooperative Extension Service at 867-2582.
Silver Sneakers adult
exercise program
Older adults exercise every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Rio Rancho Toastmasters
Toastmasters now meet at the New Mexico Bank and Trust building at 4001 Southern Blvd. west of NM 528 every Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to improve speaking and leadership skills.
Story Time Adventures
at Loma Colorado Library
Stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers ages 4-6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call 891-5013, ext. 3032, for information.
Design Squad at
Loma Colorado Library
Like to invent? Test? Join us for a special challenge each week from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Based on the PBS show, this program is for ages 9-12. Registration is required. 891-5013, ext. 3032.
TUESDAY
Toddler time at
Loma Colorado Library
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their adult caregiver from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. 891-5013, ext. 3032
Chess for Kids at
Loma Colorado Library
Chess players are invited to come play the game of kings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please bring your own chess set if you have one. Some chess instruction will be available. New players are welcome as are adults and teens interested in volunteering to teach chess to children. Free. Call 891-5013, ext. 3032.
Books at Bed Time at
Loma Colorado Library
Stories, crafts, flannel-board tales and other book stuff from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. Call 891-5013, ext. 3032.
Square dancing
Rio Rambler’s Square Dance Club meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the VFW, 76 Unser Blvd. SE. Call 892-5086 for information.
WEDNESDAY
Baby and Me Stroller class
Exercise class is for everyone including grandparents. Class runs to May 17 every Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Corrales Recreation Center. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Infant exercise program
YMCA offers a new program for babies six months and older with Mom, Dad or a grandparent. This active, indoor, outdoor class with strollers will be held at the new Corrales Recreation Center walking track and in their gym at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Registration is ongoing. YMCA is located at 4324 Corrales Road. Call 702-6900 or 922-1681. $50 fee for 6-week session.
Baby Bumblebees at
Loma Colorado Library
Lapsit program with rhymes, stories and fun for babies and their caregiver from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to noon. Free. 891-5013, ext. 3032.
StoryTime with Story
Lady and Song Lady
Stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers ages 4-6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Free. 505-891-5012, Ext. 3131
Let’s make music at
Esther Bone Library
If you are in Grades 2-5, bring your voice or instrument and perform at a special library program at 3 p.m. Free. 891-5012, Ext. 4.
THURSDAY
Blue Star Mothers
The Rio Rancho Chapter, meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m., at 3906 19th St. Membership is open to mothers who have sons or daughters serving in the military whether deployed or not, and to fathers, other family members, and friends. For additional information, please contact Becky, 891-3024, or at rrnchrebecca@msn.com
Women’s meditation class
Meditative relaxation class for older adult women will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. running through May 17 at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Toddler time at
Loma Colorado Library
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their adult caregiver from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. 891-5013, ext. 3032.
FRIDAY
Friday night chicken
Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 2447 offers all-you-can-eat chicken and/or fish from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday night at 5009 Industrial Park Loop NE in Rio Rancho. Cost is $8 and includes meat, fries and vegetable. Club is now offering an alternative meat (eg. pork chops, steaks) on the last Friday of each month as well. Information: (892-0339)
SATURDAY
Corrales Quilt & Wine Fair
Corrales’ MainStreet largest production n the Corrales Quilt & Wine Fair n is on Mother’s Day weekend n May 10 through May 11 at the Recreation Center in Corrales.
Tin-punching workshop
Friends of Coronado State Monument sponsoring a tin-punching workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10. Jason Younis y Delgado, tinsmith, is instructor. He learned the craft from his grandmother, Angelina Martinez. All experience levels are invited. Fee for workshop is $75, which includes a sheet of tin, tools and instruction. Custom punches, tools and additional tin will be for sale if needed. Reservations are required. Call 867-5351, or e-mail kuaua@lobo.net. Or call Jason at 505-385-3525. Workshop is at Coronado State Monument, 485 Kuana Road, Bernalillo.
Kid’s Day
Kids can fly with the Albuquerque Radio Control Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maloof Airport, off Interstate 40: take Unser exit to the north past the Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center past Montano Road, at the top of the hill turn left on Molten Rock Road, and then left on 81st Street NW, drive through the airport entrance.
Itty Bitty Sports
Children ages 3 to 5 years learn the fundamentals of B-ball, T-ball and soccer in a nine-week course to May 10 on Saturdays at Corrales Parks and Recreation from 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. Call the YMCA at 922-1681 for information.
Homework League at
Loma Colorado Library
Need help with your homework? This tutoring service for Grades K-9 is offered from 1 to 4 p.m. by the Rio Rancho High School National Honor Society. Free. 891-5013, ext. 3032.
Read to the Dogs
Children are invited to read aloud for 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the most attentive audience ever, dogs! By Tails of Joy! Registration is required. 891-5013, Ext. 3032. Free.
SUNDAY
ONGOING
Art show series
Art Gallery 66, 373 North Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, invites you to visit our free ongoing series of outdoor art shows happening every other weekend. The show hosts a variety of local artists
of all levels and styles. Call 505-867-8666 for information, or go on-line to www.artgallery66.net.
Re-Wearable clothing collection at Esther Bone Memorial Library
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful promotes the re-use of wearable clothing by holding a clothing collection with drop-off locations at the Esther Bone Memorial Library and City Hall. This program will collect your hand me-downs to benefit New Mexicans in need. Re-wearable clothing and re-useable linens only please. No rags, clothing, or shoes in great despair. Clothing will be distributed to Sandoval County charities. 891-8729.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services will begin hiring summer counselors shortly. Positions will fill staffing needs for Kamp Rio, Fine Arts Fun Camp, Sports plus Day Camp, and Higher Ground Camp. Interested applicants must have availability form late May through early August and all positions are 40-hours per week. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Experience in formal sports coaching, cooperative game instruction, team building, arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, and experience working with children is preferred, but not required. Applications can be submitted online at www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us or atthe offices of the Human Resources Department located on the 4th floorof City Hall (3200 Civic Center Circle NE). The last day to submit an application for consideration is May 9.
For additional information please call 505-891-5011.
The RRPS Native American Parent Advisory Council, in collaboration with the Rio Grande Educational Collaborative, invites you to a free two-week summer academy for American Indian children and teens from July 28 to Aug. 8 at Rio Rancho High School. This program will focus on instilling a sense of unity and community among urban native youth, along with providing an educational, cultural and enriching experience. For more information or to register your child, please call Carolina at 873-6035.
Vision Theatre needs actors
Vision Theatre is looking for actors, comedians and other vaudeville performers, as well as production people for the 2008 series. The next two plays will produced by April 24. Compensation may be available. Call 573-1316, ask for Robert McLaughlin.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The folk music trio, The Ancient Bones, will perform at the Esther Bone Memorial Library on at 6:30 p.m. on May 20. The library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE in Rio Rancho. The concert will be held in the library’s program room. There will be no admission charge for this event, however free tickets are required and available at the library’s adult information desk. You may call 891-5012, ext. 3128, for more information. The Ancient Bones include Chuck Mensching, Heather Simpson and Kelly Campbell. They have been performing together for almost five years. They perform acoustic folk music and offer beautiful harmonies backed by acoustic guitar. This will be the third concert at the newly renovated Esther Bone Memorial Library. The library holds a free monthly concert series as well as a wide variety of programming for adults. Please visit the library’s web site, www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm for a complete list of library programs.
Cowboy poetry by Mike Moutoux
Mike Moutoux, “New Mexico’s most enchanting cowboy”, will be performing a mix of cowboy poetry and music at the Esther Bone Memorial Library. This event will be held on May 29 at 6:30 pm.
The Esther Bone Library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM. If you need directions to the library or more information about the program you may call 891-5012, ext. 3128. You may also email rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us.
This program is free; however tickets are required and available at the adult information desk in the library. Cowboy poetry is extremely popular and library staff advises getting tickets early because seating is limited.
Multi-media show
The 16th Annual Carnival of the Arts Multimedia Show hosted by the Corrales Visual Arts Council, Old San Ysidro Church, is June 7 to 8.
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