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UPCOMING FAMILY FUN at

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BACKSTAGE TOURS AND OPERA INSIDERS DISCOVER HOW AN OPERA COMES TOGETHER!

Family Nights are select performance evenings featuring special pricing for families: $15 for children and $30 for the first two adults ($50 for any additional adult). A minimum of one child per order.

Candide (Sung in English) FRIDAY, JULY 13

Madame Butterfly (Sung in Italian) FRIDAY, JULY 20

Ariadne Auf Naxos (Sung in German) S AT U R DAY, J U LY 2 8

Doctor Atomic (Sung in English) T H U R S DAY, AU G U S T 2

BACKSTAGE TOURS Begin at the Box Office

OPERA CABARET AT MEOW WOLF THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 • 8:30pm More info at meowwolf.com

MAY 28 – AUGUST 24, 2018 9:00 am, Monday – Friday

The one-hour tour is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and free for children and young adults up to age 22. Comfortable dress and footwear are recommended. OPERA INSIDERS Opera Insiders are Saturdays

The Italian Girl in Algiers (Sung in Italian) F R I DAY, AU G U S T 1 7

Family Night tickets have limited availability BE SURE TO ORDER YOURS TODAY! Arrive early with a tailgate dinner or purchase a sampler box to enjoy the spectacular sunset and mountain views! Tickets for Family Nights are available through the box office (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

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Begin with a light breakfast followed by a lively talk at 8:45 am by an opera insider, concluding with a backstage tour. Offered free of charge. Reservations are not required.

BOX OFFICE: 505-986-5900 OUTSIDE SANTA FE: 800-280-4654 WEBSITE: SantaFeOpera.org

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What’s in this issue for you! May/June 2018

Vol. 27 No. 3

REGULAR FEATURES

STORIES & SPECIAL FEATURES

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar 25

Volunteer Kids! 8

Young Scientist 22 Santa Fe Kids! Calendar 34

Ideas For Young People Who Want To Help Others This Summer

Guest Column 38

Tennis Sisters 14

Great Kids! 40

The Education Of Two Daughters

Let’s Read! 42

Gardening Kids! 18 Santa Fe Botanical Garden Offers a Cornucopia Of Family Activities

Summer Fun! Activities Directory 44 Charlotte, 7

Cover Story My name is Tony Trujillo and I am in the 4th grade at Placitas Elementary. My art teacher is Patti Jordan. I really enjoyed painting my rooster. It was fun showing the background, middle ground and foreground. I like drawing and painting birds. I worked hard on my watercolor and I am excited to have my art work on the front of a magazine.

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Volunteer Kids! Ideas For Helping Others This Summer

Here are a few ideas to help get the creative juices flowing on your journey to turn your child into a young altruist. The following organizations welcome volunteers under the age of 18 in the greater Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas throughout the summer months. For the Animal Lover Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Corrales helps children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities learn to ride a horse. The program also serves veterans, physically and mentally chal-

By EFRAIN VILLA For many young people, the long, warm days of summer signal a welcome break from classrooms and schoolwork, but for parents it can be a stressful time marked by a daily struggle to find ways to keep their kids’ minds and bodies active. Not all parents can afford expensive summer camps, private tutors and personal coaches, but there are plenty of volunteer opportunities out there to keep kids engaged in civic, educational and physical endeavors. In addition to keeping kids busy and enriching communities, volunteering has additional benefits for a young person. It can aid in resume building, help improve mood, grow personal networks and expand skill sets. Finding volunteering prospects that are an appropriate match for an individual child can seem daunting at first, so it helps to break down the options. The first stage in the process should be a frank assessment of the child’s interests, skills, maturity level and availability. It is important to keep in mind that most non-profit organizations and local businesses welcome volunteers even if they don’t actively advertise openings. Age restrictions and logistics also matter, so consider how your child will get to and from his or her volunteer gig and whether a parent or guardian must be present.

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lenged people, as well as foster children. Interacting with horses helps riders alleviate symptoms of PTSD, increases mobility, boosts confidence and improves overall health. Volunteers as young as 14 years old can help as barn assistants, making sure the stalls stay maintained and clean. Young adults older than 16 can become sidewalkers -- assistants who walk beside the horse and rider to ensure that riders follow proper equestrian techniques and observe safety precautions. Volunteers should be able to walk at least 30 minutes, commit to weekly attendance, and be comfortable around horses. Parental supervision is required for younger volunteers. To learn more, visit lovingthunder.com or call 505-554-9493. Sunflower Dog Sanctuary is located in Tijeras. The sprawling farm provides hospice services for elderly dogs. The facility also helps train youth about proper pet care through field trips and workshops in schools throughout the state. Volunteers can be as young as 14 years old and they can expect to help with cleaning and simple maintenance, as well as bathing the dogs and playing with them. To sign up, call Cynthia Dares at 505-286-6302. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter houses dogs, cats and other types of critters, including rabbits, guinea pigs and lizards. Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Some job duties at the no-kill shelter can include pet grooming, dog walking, facility cleanup or teaching humane principles to younger children. To sign up, fill out an application at sfhumanesociety.org or call 505-983-4309, ext. 1128. Nature Abounds is looking for “Watch the Wild” volunteers. Parents and kids of any age can monitor wildlife at a location of their choice, such as a park or backyard, and report wildlife activity on natureabounds.org to help scientists monitor changes in ecosystems. For the Activist Strong Families New Mexico, a program of Forward Together, brings together organizations and activists statewide to build strong communities and create policies that work for families. Youth as young as 14 years old can volunteer in various regions of New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Española, Anthony and Gallup. Typical tasks include event planning, canvassing, phone banking, research, data entry

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and project management. To sign-up or receive more information, contact Kelly Francisco at kelly@forwardtogether.org. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low-income families. They also operate ReStore outlets throughout the country. These shops sell recycled and repurposed materials to help people buy the resources needed to build or repair homes. Teens from 14 to 16 years old can volunteer at the store with a parent present. Tasks include sorting, cleaning and customer service. Sixteen- to 18-year-olds can volunteer on construction sites with a parent present. Tasks on construction sites include painting, nailing, and landscaping. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate’s rules and requirements for volunteering can differ. There are branches in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Española, Taos and Las Cruces. To find your local branch, visit habitat.org. For the Artist The Outpost is a performance space in Albuquerque showcasing local and international musicians. They are seeking volunteers over the age of 16 to help with set-up, teardown, ticket scanning, and CD sales during concerts. Volunteers can watch the show for free. For more information, call 505-268-0044. Generally, all local playhouse theaters welcome young volunteers to assist with community theater productions. In Albuquerque, a good place to start is the Albuquerque Theatre Guild website (abqtheatre.com), which lists all member organizations and their upcoming shows. In Santa Fe, theatresantafe.org is an excellent source for information on upcoming shows. The Santa Fe Children’s Museum accepts volunteers as young as 15 years old to help on the exhibit floor and facilitate playful experiences. For more information, call 505-989-8359, ext.132 or visit SantaFeChildrensMuseum.org. Explora describes itself as “part science center, part children’s museum, part free-choice school, part grandma’s attic, part grandpa’s garage, part laboratory, part neighborhood full of interesting people and part of many people’s lives.” It accepts volunteers as young as 14 years old to

help encourage exhibit exploration, assist in exhibit preparation, guide visitors and help with special events. To register as a volunteer, visit explora.us or call 505-224-8362. For the Outdoors Enthusiast The Albuquerque Open Space Division has opportunities for volunteers of all ages to work on trail maintenance, path signage, and graffiti removal on Open Space lands near and around Albuquerque. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call 505-4525200. The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance has similar volunteer programs, except that volunteers can work Lhadze Bosiljevac gives a presentation at a throughout New TEDxYouthAbq "Zoom In Zoom Out" event. Mexico. Parents Photo by Allen Winston. must accompany children during trail maintenance sessions. For more information call 505-843-8696 for the Albuquerque office or 505-216-9719 for the Santa Fe office. For the Gardener NewLife Homes, Inc. provides environmentally friendly housing to low income people suffering from mental illness. They are seeking voluncontinued on page 13

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teers over the age of 14 to assist with the community garden or teach a special skill (e.g. music). Volunteers also can work to facilitate activities during social hour. If under the age of 16, a parent must be present. Call 505-266-7000 for more information. Farmers’ markets operate across the state and many, such as the Albuquerque Downtown Growers’ Market, frequently use youngsters to assist with operations. Volunteers are encouraged to bring ideas on activities that could help improve the market-goer experience. Past volunteer activities have included yoga training, teaching cooking classes, and leading hoola-hooping sessions. To find a growers’ market near you, visit the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association website at farmersmarketsnm.org. For the Social Butterfly TEDxABQ is currently planning the third annual TEDxYouth@ABQ event, organized by and for New Mexico’s youth, which will be held on July 28. Volunteers of all ages, especially those older than 10, are welcome to join a team. Youth Event volunteers may help with planning, speaker selection, marketing and public relations. There are also plenty of other events throughout the year that young volunteers are welcome to join. To sign-up, visit tedxabq.com/volunteer or send an email to: info@tedxabq.com. Spread Love ABQ is an organization that provides fun, science-based activities for children in Albuquerque’s parks during the summer. Volunteers as young as 13 years old can help with set-up and break down. For more information, contact Van Overton Jr. at 505-750-0390. Elan Santa Monica senior living community in Albuquerque seeks volunteers over the age of 15 years old to assist with Wednesday Bingo Nights. Volunteers do not have to be familiar with the rules, but they must be willing to brighten up someone’s day. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent present. For more information, call 505-4459200. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte are open to having volunteers over the age of 14 years old use their skills to improve or lead programming at the facilities. Examples include teaching computer skills, leading play activities or performing administrative tasks. Parents must be present for some activities. For more information in Albuquerque, call 505-8810777 for the Seligman Branch or 505-892-3191 for the Schumann Branch. In Santa Fe, call 505-474-0385.

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Tennis Sisters

The Education Of 2 Daughters By TOBY SMITH Happy are the parents who see their child taking part in some kind of physical activity. While few kids wind up winning an Olympic medal or appearing on a box of Wheaties, simply having fun can be the best reward of all. That happens to be the path taken by Maria Corley. Her two daughters, Ivana, 18, and Carmen, 16, are standouts among New Mexico junior tennis players. However, early on neither girl seemed to be having much fun. Maria Corley grew up in Socorro, where she starred in volleyball, took part in cheerleading and ran track. The girls’ father, Eddie Corley, Jr., grew up in Grants and participated in baseball, football and basketball.

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Ivana is at the net and Carmen is on the baseline in a qualifying doubles match at the Coleman Vision Pro Tennis Championships at Tanoan Country Club in Albuquerque in September 2017. Photo by Sissy Kelly.

Sports definitely flowed in the family blood. At first, the Corley sisters tried ballet and karate. Those pursuits were fine, but they didn’t stick with either. When the sisters were very young, the family settled in Albuquerque’s East Mountains. The Corley girls spent most of the time that first summer sitting around and watching television, listening to music or talking on the phone. Maria thought the two badly needed to find an outdoors exercise and stick with it. One day, while driving in the East Mountains, Maria glimpsed two vacant tennis courts tucked into the Paa-Ko Communities. Maria had played some tennis with women friends, but she didn’t know a whole lot about the sport. That aside, she believed tennis could be something her daughters would like and, most importantly, stick with. At 10 o’clock on a warm June morning, Maria packed Ivana, then 7, and Carmen, who was 5, into the car along with tennis rackets and a box of balls. She drove to those two empty courts. Although Maria had observed good tennis, the specifics of learning the sport were new to her. Didn’t matter, she decided, and charged on ahead. “It was hot that summer,” Ivana remembers. “I mean real, real hot.” “We were kind of lazy at first,” Carmen admits. “We’d get bored.” Repeatedly stroking tennis balls to the two girls on the other side of the net was indeed tedious, Maria realized. Instead, she made up her continued on page 16

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mind to hit with one daughter while the other practiced serving on the adjacent court. From watching tennis, Maria noticed that smart players had a knack for hitting a ball inside the boundaries of the court. So she would regularly call out to her daughters: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make the ball!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make the ball!â&#x20AC;? Maria meant, of course, that you needed to keep a struck ball inside or on the lines of the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you could do that a lot,â&#x20AC;? Ivana says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my mother felt you had a good chance of winning a point.â&#x20AC;? As usual, Mom was right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we missed a ball,â&#x20AC;? Carmen says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;or knocked one over the fence, Mom made us start over.â&#x20AC;? The girls and their mother soon had a name for the Paa-Ko courts: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camp Corley.â&#x20AC;? Every day that summer Maria would take her two to Camp Corley. Often all three would stay on the courts until dark. The Corley girls would frequently hear kids splashing in Paa-Koâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearby swimming pool, which sounded like great fun. But swimming was not allowed at Camp Corley, a rule strictly enforced by Maria Corley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even go home for lunch,â&#x20AC;? Ivana says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom would bring snacks so we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste time off the court.â&#x20AC;? The first two weeks at Camp Corley were tough. The sisters cried every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was torture,â&#x20AC;? Carmen remembers. Maria constantly introIvana, Maria and Carmen Corley. duced new things. She Courtesy photo. would hit lobs to the girls, testing them on how to return a lob as well as when to hit one. Eventually, the Corley family moved to Albuquerqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northeast Heights. There, the sisters took private lessons at Highpoint Sports & Wellness and then at the Lobo Tennis Club. Their games improved so markedly that Maria knew it was time for them to face competition. Ivana and Carmen soon found themselves playing age-group events, mostly in Arizona. Maria would go with them, but she refused to be a tennis mom. Laughing, she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would never scream or yell at the girls when they played.â&#x20AC;? She wanted to see her daughters get better. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened. But more than that, Maria wanted to make extra sure the sisters were courteous when they competed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to be very negative when I played a match,â&#x20AC;? Carmen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would get verbal on the court and talk to myself out loud. I would be leading 4-0 in a set. Suddenly, I would lose a game and get mad at myself.â&#x20AC;? During a tournament in Tucson, Maria pulled Carmen off the court in the middle of a match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I was 11,â&#x20AC;? Carmen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to be calm on the court now.â&#x20AC;? Ivana never was pulled off a court by her mother. But she did slam a ball down during a match in Phoenix. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom told me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you ever do that again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? It is not surprising then that the sisters have gone on to win sportsmanship awards at United States Tennis Association (USTA) tournaments. Nor was it surprising last spring when the sisters led the Eldorado High School girls tennis team to a state championship. Or last fall when the Corleys partnered to a win a qualifying round in doubles at the Coleman Vision Pro Tennis Championships. If that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, they each also won a singles qualifying round at the Coleman, where professional women tennis players from around the world compete. Given all of this, it was not surprising that Ivana signed a letter of intent late last year to play tennis for the University of Oklahoma. Both girls will represent Eldorado at the state high school championships in May. What is surprising is that all these successes have their roots in that summer spent at Camp Corley.

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Santa Fe Botanical Garden Offers Cornucopia Of Family Activities By DEBORAH BEGEL “Today we’re going to read ‘Stars’ by Mary Lyn Ray,” Miss Lydia tells 17 toddlers sitting on mats in front of her, eager to hear the story of the day. They’ve come to the Friday morning Garden Sprouts Pre-K program, which is free, at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill. Miss Lydia holds up the front cover and moves it from side to side so that the children can have a look. On it, a girl is trying to catch stars in a basket. “Do you think she’ll catch all the stars in her basket?” Miss Lydia asks. “No,” the children say in unison. As Miss Lydia reads, volunteer Carol Danielson sits on the side watching, listening and sorting strings, beads and pipe cleaners for the next activity. “Do you know where stars are born?” Miss Lydia asks. The kids offer a couple of answers. “They’re born in the nebula,” she tells them, “which is like a nursery for stars.” The toddlers stretch their necks to see the illustration. When she finishes the reading, she and Carol pick up trays and hand out supplies for making bracelets and necklaces. The mothers and fathers help the children thread the strings and pipe cleaners through the colorful beads. Then the kids don their new jewelry, smiles aglow, as Carol and Miss Lydia pass out black paper, Q-tips and paint on plastic palettes. Soon the children are bent over the trays, dabbing spots of color onto the paper, some in helter-skelter fashion, others in neat rows and columns. Five-year old Sage Arthrell holds up his painting for me to see.

Miss Lydia, an early childhood development specialist, shows students a jar of dust she collected to illustrate where stars are born during the Garden Sprouts Pre-K program. Photos by Deborah Begel.

“What’s that pink and white splotch?” I ask. “That’s where stars are born,” he says. Soon Carol and Miss Lydia are passing around trays with small paper cups filled with slices of apples and CHEEZE-IT crackers. More joy! The hour has flown by and mothers are packing up and helping children put on their jackets. Some head to the parking lot. Others head up the hill to the amphitheater. I asked Lydia Lopez, a longtime early childhood teacher and specialist in Santa Fe, if all the programs have themes. “They all have to be nature related,” she said, “because we are a gar-

den. So it’s about animals or plants or the earth. You know, a lot of times kids leave here not afraid of worms, not afraid of bugs, not afraid of bees because they learn about how they help our world.” Although Lydia designs the curriculum, she credits Educational Director Mollie Parsons with starting the sprouts program. Joyce Melander Smith sponsors the program. I asked Lydia and Carol how the program helps kids in other ways. “They’re getting some social-emotional development, exposure to how to take turns and wait patiently for supplies and what it’s like to be in a group setting, which prepares them for preschool or kindergarten,” Lydia said. “The other thing I’ve noticed,” Carol added, “is that some of the kids come Two-year old Magnolia McCormick rounds the really shy. And after bend in a lap around the Berlin Gathering Place Amphitheater at Santa Fe Botanical Garden. a couple weeks, they’re joining in because they want to be closer to Miss Lydia!” Then she chuckled. Star power. Later, President and CEO of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden Clayton Bass took me on a tour of the 18-acre site, which opened in 2013. A second site, the 35-acre Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, is about 15 miles south of Santa Fe. It opened in 1992. “The mission,” Clayton said, “is to interpret and preserve the rich plant communities of Northern New Mexico.” He added that the garden staff is committed to sustainable, organic practices, uses no pesticides and turns on water catchment devices to augment a drip irrigation system in drier times. Noting that the environment is somewhat harsh and dry, he added, “We are passionate about helping adults and children learn how to garden and grow food here.” Therefore, workshops and lectures offer advice and practice. Other summer programs include Shakespeare in the Garden and the Summer Concert Series. On Tuesdays, there are Yoga in the Garden classes for adults. During the Christmas holidays, GLOW: A Winter Lights Event attracts nighttime visitors to take in a light show. For a relatively new venue, the Museum Hill site is already a success, attracting almost 45,000 visitors a year and more than 16,000 student visits. The organization raises its annual $1.2 million-dollar budget through admission and membership fees, fundraisers and grants, and the bookstore and gift shop, which is housed in a small trail- Magnolia McCormick, aka Maggie, 2, plays with a toy er near the entrance. Nonetheless, grasshopper after a Garden since outreach is a goal, entrance is Sprouts class. free one day a month. Clayton and I crossed a large arroyo on the Red Bridge, an old refurbished railroad bridge, and he led me to the Berlin Gathering Place continued on page 21

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Amphitheater, which was created with rocks and boulders quarried in New Mexico. This is where the summer concerts and plays are performed. “People bring a picnic and friends out and just enjoy the garden and the music,” he said. Not content with what’s already been accomplished, staff and collaborators at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden are already planning to build a new visitors education center, which will house classrooms, a bigger gift shop, a library resource center and other facilities. Clayton smiled, and added, “It will be an example of all the ways that 21st century architecture can embrace sustainability in the land.” For those who enjoy walking, two trails are being developed, one Hugh Williams, 2, takes a break from helping dig that’s accessible for a hole after attending a Garden Sprouts Pre-K wheelchairs and program at Santa Fe Botanical Garden. walkers, the other more meandering. The gardens seem to be sectioned by terrain and types of plants into peaceful, cozy settings. Many plants and flowers begin “popping out,” Clayton said, in early May. A small orchard explodes into blossoms that turn into peaches, apricots, apples, pears and cherries. Flowers and lush ground covers abound, and Clayton said that the grasses are “the rock stars” of the garden. Even the setting is majestic, under the wing of two nearby mountain peaks, aptly named the Sun and the Moon. Wood benches are carefully placed throughout, so that visitors can sit down and watch birds, butterflies and moths in action, sketch or take photographs, or simply admire the sculptures that seem to reign over it all. The current batch are created by a father, Dan Namingha, and his two sons, Arlo and Michael Namingha, and reflect the Tewa/Hopi culture. They will be up through May 13. Then Dan Ostermiller’s Gardens Gone Wild, a collection of about 18 animal statues, will open May 26th. “It’s really a tapestry,” Clayton commented, referring to the many ongoing and upcoming programs, which are managed by a full-time staff of only 10 people, along with a few part-timers, and 300 volunteers who fill in the gaps. I looked up and saw several youngsters from Garden Sprouts digging in the dirt with shovels. After thanking Clayton for the tour, I climbed up the steps of the amphitheater. Four-year old Ash Arthrell, Sage’s brother, held up his shovel and announced, “We’re digging a big hole!” He and Sage were working on the project, albeit haphazardly, with great enthusiasm, along with two other brothers, two year-old Hugh Williams and his five year-old brother Francis. “What are you going to put in the hole?” I asked. “A cherry tree,” said Ash, “because I love cherries. They’re just so sweet.” I asked Ash’s grandfather, Dan Arthrell, who was visiting from Oklahoma, what he thought of the program. “The kids are engaged, and they learn things, and they seem to really enjoy themselves,” he said. Laura Williams, mother of Francis and Hugh, was also watching the boys. “We love that it’s outside,” she said. “We love how beautiful the gardens are. And that you can come at any time of year and it’s always changing. The boys always like to have a run around. And also, we love Miss Lydia, because she knows every child’s name and she makes a real

fuss of them. She makes them feel special.” She said she especially likes the nature and wildlife themes. “So they’re learning without even realizing they’re learning,” she added, “pretending they’re bees, gathering pollen from flowers she puts around the garden. She’s that inventive. It’s always fun and different. It’s really great.” The Santa Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April through December. From January through March, it’s open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. General Admission is $7 with discounts for children, seniors, students and military personnel. One day a month, admission is free. There are daily guided tours when it’s open. It’s closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is open from May through October on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guided nature walks are available on Saturdays at 10 a.m. They’re free but a donation of $5 is suggested. Garden Sprouts Pre-K classes are free but a donation is suggested. They take place Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Musicians play at the Sunset Concert Series on the first Thursday of the month from May through September. Check the website for the Summer Solstice Soiree, Shakespeare in the Garden performances, Harvest Dinners, Cottonwood Celebration, GLOW: A Winter Lights Event and other programs and workshops. SantaFeBotanicalGarden.org 715 Camino Lejo 505 471 9103 info@santafebotanicalgarden.org

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April Highlights 28, ABQ Renaissance Faire, 10am5pm. This festival includes a Tilted Tankard Tavern, live battles, Children's Realm, village shopping, food, music, demonstrations, arts and activities all recreated from the Middle Ages. $10/$5 ages 4-12/free ages 3 and under, Balloon Fiesta Park, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 768-3556, cabq.gov. 28, Local Garden Fest & Plant Sale, 10am-2pm. Join the Desert Oasis Teaching Gardens for an annual plant sale. Activities for kids and families, desert along with handcrafted body and food products from the garden. School gardens from APS, along with local artisans, farmers, food vendors, and local garden experts offer a fun day of activities. Free. ABQ Academy, 6400 Wyoming NE, 4178720, thedotgarden.org. 28-29, American Indian Week Spring Art Market. The courtyard transforms into a bustling marketplace with dozens of artist booths featuring pottery, jewelry and paintings, among others. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.

May Arts & Crafts Ongoing, Family Art Workshop, 12:30pm, Sats. Families create a work of art inspired by something in the museum; projects change weekly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NE, 243-7255, cabq.gov. Ongoing, Knit Clique, 4pm, Tues. A multi-generational knitting club for beginners and experienced knitters grade 5+. Hear a story, beginners bring US size 7 needles and a skein of 4-ply 3 oz acrylic yarn. Free, Esther Bone Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. Ongoing, Lego Club, 3-4:30pm, 3rd Sats. Join fellow Lego fans to build on a theme. All ages, materials provided. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Ongoing, Quilting Demonstrations, 10am-2pm, 2nd Weds & 4th Thus. Included with admission, Botanic Garden’s Showroom and Heritage Farmhouse, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. Ongoing, ¡Vamos al Museo!, 10:30amnoon, 1st Sats. Families (limited to 25 participants ) take a 30-minute museum tour then create artwork; all ages. Free/$5 donations encouraged, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Domenici Education Bldg, 1701 4th SW, 246-2261, nhccnm.org. 2, 9, Wacky Wednesday, 2:30-4pm. Different adventure each week: crafts, hands-on science, maker activities, shows, games or other activities for grades K-6; families welcome. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 2, 9, 16, Crafty Kids, 11:30am-12:15pm. Crafters are invited to join for weekly art and craft projects; ages 2-6, all materials provided, parental assistance and supervision required for ages 3 and under. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 9, Sew Club: Superhero Cubes, pt. 1, 5-6:30pm. Teaches basics of measuring, cutting using sewing tools and completing a project; ages 9-12. Registration required, beginning Apr 30, 8am. Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 10, Crafting for a Cause, 3pm. Create special items that will warm those in need; completed items will be donated to local charities; open to all levels. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 12, Chain Maille Workshop, 1-3pm. Join Genevieve Brechtel, of Making Medieval Modern, for an introductory workshop. Create a chain mailled bracelet using a colorful aluminum wire (more advanced project available to those who have attended a previous workshop); ages 7+, materials provided. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 16, Sew Club: Superhero Cubes, pt. 2, 5-6:30pm. Teaches basics of measuring, cutting using sewing tools and completing a project; ages 9-12. Registration required, begins Apr 30, 8am. Loma Colorado Library,755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Auditions 3, Casting Call, The Princess Party Co., 1 pm. Seeking actors who have the ability to impersonate popular princess characters for ABQ troupe. Includes training, paid performances, flexibility and networking. Free, address provided by email, casting@princessparty.com, 616.426.6108, princessparty.com.

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strength and confidence by developing their good qualities; ages 4-13. $3 per child/free for parents. Kadampa Meditation Center, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org. 2, Comics Workshop with 7000 BC, 3:30-4:30pm. Uncover the visual language that makes comics unique in a fastpaced, hands-on workshop. Combine word and image and learn how comics form a storytelling medium like no other; no experience needed, grades 6-12 - registration is required. Free, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. 14, 23, Art Workshops, 6:30pm. Hands-on instruction and exploration; intergenerational session with Sailer Fine Art, sponsored by the City of ABQ; space is limited, call for reservations, children must be accompanied by an adult. (May 14 is a drawing workshop, May 23 is a watercolor painting workshop). Free, South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320, cabq.gov.

Dance Ongoing, ¡Baile! Ruea de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class, 6-8pm, Tues. Beginning and Intermediate class is from 6-7pm; Intermediate and Advanced Class is from 7-8pm. $5-$10 per class (pay what you can), National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. Ongoing, Contra Dance, 7-10pm, 1st & 3rd Sats, 7pm, lesson; 7:30-10:30pm, dancing. Join the NM Folk Music and Dance Society for a contra dance at the ABQ Square Dance Center. $9/$8/free under 12, students ½ price, locations vary, 2892992, folkmads.org. Ongoing, Elegant English and Contra Dance, 7-9:30pm, 2nd Suns. Live, traditional band and dancing. No partner or experience necessary. $9/$8/free under 12, students ½ price, ABQ Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins NE, 289-2992,

folkmads.org. Ongoing, Traditional Native American Dances, 2pm, Fris; 11am & 2pm Sats & Suns. A showcase of dance groups from the 19 Pueblos of NM as well as Plains Style, Navajo, Apache and Hopi dancers. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 3, Creative Movement with Keshet Dance, 10:30-11am. An introduction to movement and music through a variety of activities; children learn basic dance concepts such as rhythm, balance, shape and imagination; ages 2-3, parent participation required. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 7, Creative Movement with Keshet Dance, 10:15-10:45am. An introduction to movement and music through a variety of activities; children learn basic dance concepts such as rhythm, balance, shape and imagination; ages 2-3, parent participation required. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. 10, Hip-Hop with Keshet Dance, 10:15-11am. An introduction to hip-hop which teaches children to feel the groove with the rhythmic steps and music; ages 4-5. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqclibrary.org. 12, Hip-Hop with Keshet Dance, 10:15-11am. An introduction to hip-hop which teaches children to feel the groove with the rhythmic steps and music; ages 4-5. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org. 14, Creative Movement with Keshet Dance, 10:15-10:45am. An introduction to movement and music through a variety of activities; children learn basic dance concepts such as rhythm, balance, shape and imagination; ages 2-3, parent participation required. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 17, Hip-Hop with Keshet Dance, 11:15am-noon. An introduction to hip-hop which teaches children to feel the

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Exhibits African American Performing Arts Center & Exhibition Hall offers an historic photo gallery on the state fairgrounds. 310 San Pedro NE, 222-0785, aapacnm.org. Albuquerque Museum is one of the leading institutions for art, history and culture in the SW. From May 5-June 3 visit Focus on Youth 2018, a juried exhibition featuring more than 100 photographs and short films created by high school students; opening reception is May 6, 2pm. $1-$4/free general admission Suns, 9am-1pm; 1st Wed, 9am-5pm; 3rd Thus, 5-8:30pm with live music, performances, hands-on art activities for kids and adults and gallery exhibits are open; family art workshops, 1-2:30pm, Sats, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, albuquerquemuseum.org. American International Rattlesnake Museum. Visitors can learn about snake bites, venom and fangs at the world’s largest collection of live rattlesnakes. $3$5, 202 San Felipe NW, 242-6569, rattlesnakes.com. Anderson-Abruzzo ABQ International Balloon Museum houses engaging exhibitions and informative programs on the history, science and art of ballooning worldwide. Visit Arctic Air: The Bold Flight of S.A. Andrée which explores the history and technology of the expedition, and delves into who these explorers were, their experiences in the Arctic and the motivation for such a journey. $4/$2/$1/free under 4, 1st Fris; every other Sun, 9am-1pm; closed Mons, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 880-0500, balloonmuseum.com. Botanic Garden is made up of more than 1.5 miles of paths through formal and whimsical gardens, rated as one of the top 12 in the country by the Travel Channel. Visit the Children’s Fantasy Garden; its entrance is a huge rabbit hole where six-foot earthworms burrow through the walls and there are ninefoot tall potted plants. Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov. Explora’s mission is to create opportunities for inspirational discovery and lifelong learning; visitors are invited to enjoy exhibit areas about the science of water, sound, electricity, bubbles, math, air, illusions and puzzles, light, shadow, color and engineering. Explora welcomes visitors of all ages. $8/$5/$4/free members and under 1 year, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian culture, his-

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tory and art. Visit Art Through Struggle: Ricardo Caté (Santo Domingo) which features new works tackling current events. $5.40-$8.40/ free under 5, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) Meteorites Museum opened in 1974 and is a major educational resource for the university and NM schools. The museum displays samples of stony, stony iron and iron meteorites from the institute’s collection. The meteorites on display in the museum are only a small part of the research and teaching collection, which includes over 5,000 specimen of over 650 samples. Appointments required for groups 7 or more, 221 Yale NE, 277-2747, meteorite.unm.edu. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology specializes in the cultural heritage of the Southwest. This museum on the UNM campus also features a reconstructed cave setting complete with Ice Age drawings and sculptures, and a spectacular collection of prehistoric pottery. Admission is free, 500 University NE, 277-4405, unm.edu/~maxwell. Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History. Examine 3,000 years of evidence for the historical authenticity of the Biblical text displayed through ancient near Eastern artifacts. 7600 Jefferson NE, Ste 28, 332-4253, mabh.org. National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the study, advancement and presentation of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities. Visit the exhibit Because It’s Time: Unraveling Race and Place in NM, which examines race and identity in NM and is a space for artistic expression. On Sats, 2-3pm, the art museum presents tours, each exploring a different exhibit and theme. 1701 4th SW, 246-2261, nhccnm.org. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field. Visit Little Albert’s Lab, which helps children of all ages grasp the concepts of physics, the basis of all sciences; or Heritage Park complete with planes, rockets, missiles, cannons and a nuclear sub tail. $7-$12/free 5 and under, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. NM Holocaust & Intolerance Museum and Study Center. Learn about the Holocaust and other genocides around the world. Content is not limited to one religion, culture, geographic area or time. Visit the exhibit Art of the Holocaust, this section contains various works of art created to commemorate the Holocaust. 616 Central SW, 247-0606, nmholocaustmuseum.org. NM Museum of Natural History & Science features eight permanent exhibit halls that take guests through the formation of the universe. Visit Mission to the Asteroid Belt and learn about the discoveries NASA’s Dawn mission has made at the asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres. $8-$5; (free 1st Suns for NM residents - bring ID; NM seniors 60+ every Weds), 1801 Mountain NW, 8412800, nmnaturalhistory.org. NM Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society is a non-profit organization staffed solely by dedicated volunteers whose mission is to fully

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restore the Baldwin 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive, known as AT&SF 2926, to operational status and then commence passenger excursion service. Open Weds, Sats, 1833 8th NW, 246-2926, nmslrhs.org. Tinkertown Museum. Ross Ward spent more than 40 years of his life constructing this museum. During the 1960s and 1970s, his miniature wood-carved figures traveled to fairs around the country. 121 Sandia Crest, Sandia Park, 281-5233, tinkertown.com. Unser Racing Museum lays out the history of the Unser racing legacy. The Unser family is one of ABQ’s most wellknown families and is prominent in the world of car racing. 1776 Montaño NW, Los Ranchos, 341-1776, unserracingmuseum.com. Ongoing, 3rd Thursday, 5-8:30pm. Live music and performances, hands-on art activities for kids and adults, select galleries open and food & drink specials. Free from 5-8:30pm, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, albuquerquemuseum.org. Ongoing, New Water Flow Exhibit area at Explora! These exhibits are a little bit wetter than the indoor water exhibits, and offer just as many possibilities for experimentation and investigation into the intriguing properties of water. Included with regular admission/free for Explora members and children under 1 year old. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. Ongoing through May 20, Traveling Exhibit at Explora! Curious Contraptions, featuring automata exhibits from the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre and Science Projects, London. Science, art and mechanical engineering come into play in creating automata. These creative mechanical sculptures have been known throughout centuries to imitate life. Included with regular admission/free for Explora members and children under 1 year old. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 6, Focus on Youth, 1-4pm. ABQ Public Schools Fine Arts Program and ABQ Museum present the public opening of this juried photo exhibit. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov. 20, NMCCC 34th Annual NM Council of Car Clubs Car Show, 8am-4pm. This year’s theme is Vintage Imported Vehicles. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

Fairs and Festivals Ongoing, Corrales Growers Market, 11am-1pm, Suns. Free, Corrales Growers Market Lot, Corrales Rd/Jones Rd, corralesgrowersmarket.com. Ongoing, Downtown Growers Market, 8am-noon, Sats. Over 50 produce vendors, a variety of artists, live local music and community organizations. Robinson Park, Central and 8th, 243-2230, downtowngrowers.org. Ongoing, Rail Yards Market, 10am2pm, Suns. Food, music and community. Free, Blacksmith Shop at the ABQ Railyards in Barelas, 777 1st SW, 600-1109,

railyardsmarket.com. 5, Cinco de Mayo, noon-4:30pm. A celebration of dance featuring Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana, arts and crafts, and a showing of the movie Selena. Free, South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320, cabq.gov. 5, Pet Fair & Adopt-a-Thon, 11am-1pm. Join for a community resource fair and to meet animals looking for their forever home. Animals, bring your well-behaved humans to discover a wealth of local resources and introduce yourselves to animals needing a good home. Free, Loma Colorado Library Back Patio, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 5, 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Folk Fest 2018, 10am-4pm. Thirty five unique folk artists, creative serape contest, live music performed by Alpha Blue & Mariachi Alma, food and drink provided by Farm & Table; more info available on Facebook. Free, Farm & Table, 8917 4th NW, 503-7124. 12, Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Festival, 10am-3pm. Lion dancers, Taiko drumming, calligraphy and origami demonstrations; plus presentations, exhibits, activities and food samples. Included with admission, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. 12-13, 21st Annual Placitas Studio Tour, 10am-5pm. Creations in basketry, fiber, ceramics, steel art, glass art, sculpture, mosaics, mixed media, weaving, folk art, collage, stained glass, wood sculpture jewelry, painting, pottery, photography and paper quilling await visitors at the 48 studios that are located throughout the foothills of Placitas. Free, 515-4323, placitasstudiotour.com. 17, ¡Salud y Sabor! Kids Cooking Competition (Tortillas), 5:30-7:30pm. An evening of food, art and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, health lifestyles and culture; most months free samples of local produce are available. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 2462261, nhccnm.org. 19-20, 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games, 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. A celebration of the lifeways, traditions, cultural heritage and contributions of the Celtic nations to American life with song, dance, traditional clothing, foods, language revival, stories, poetry, humor, history, children's events, traditional and Celtic inspired music. $15/$10/$7 children, Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, 768-6050, celtfestabq.com. 20, 4th Annual South American Folk Festival, 2pm. The festival seeks to unite ABQ’s South American community in a day of cultural experience and connection through music, dance, food, traditional dancers from Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador. Added attractions include children’s art workshops and opportunities for souvenir photos. $16/$14 adv/$2 discount for members/free 12 and under, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Music Ongoing, Afriquerque. Various events and times. A series focusing on a variety of performing arts categories presented through an African American lens. Prices vary, African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall, Expo NM, 310 San Pedro NE, 222-0785, aapacnm.org. Ongoing, Children’s Radio Hour, 9am, Sats. Stories and music for all ages on KUNM 89.9 FM. Want to join the KUNM Kids Birthday Club? E-mail a request to kunmkids@kunm.org. Ongoing, Explora Music Jam, 2:152:45pm, Weds & Thus. Instruments are provided for all ages. Included w/admission/free members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. Ongoing, High Desert Pipes and Drums, 6:30-9:30pm, Thus. Bagpipe and Highland Drum lessons from beginner to advanced; ages 10+. Lessons and band practice, performance and competition tunes. Free, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, 715-4189, hdpd.org. Ongoing, Pipes and Drums After School Program, 4:30-5:30pm, Thus. Bagpipe and Highland Drum lessons for grades 6-8. Free, Band Room 104, Jefferson Middle School, 712 Girard NE, 7154189, hdpd.org. 13, Mother’s Day Concert, 10am-3pm. The NM Philharmonic performs a special concert. Included with admission, ABQ Zoo, 903 10th SW, 248-8500, cabq.gov.

Ongoing Library Events Ongoing, Alamosa Library, All Day Drop-In Coloring Club (all ages), 2nd Tues, 10am-5pm; All Day Drop-In Craft (all ages, some small children may need assistance), 1st & 3rd Fris, 10am-5pm; Basics for Beginners, library card required, by appointment; Lego Club (ages 6+), 2nd Mons, 3:30-5pm; Family Storytime (ages 0-5), Weds, 10am; Read to the Dogs (ages 6+), 3rd Tues, 3-4:30pm; ages 6 and older. Free, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Central & Unser Library, Crafty Club for Kids (ages 3-8), Mons, 10:30am; ECRR Baby Storytime (ages 0-3), Tues, 10:30am; ECRR Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Wed, 10:30am; Lego Club (ages 6+), 4th Sat, 4pm; Monthly Movie, (ages 17+, ID required), 3rd Mon, 5:30pm; Monthly Tween and Teen Movie Showing (ages 9-18), 2nd Mons, 4:30pm; One on One Computer Help, Thus, 4-5pm; Sunday Movies (G, PG or PG-13), Suns, 1:30pm. Free, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Cherry Hills Library, An Itch to Stitch (all ages), Tues, 10am-noon; Baby and Toddler Storytime (ages 0-2), Weds & Thus, 11am; Chat & Craft (ages 16+), 2nd Tues, 6:30-7:30pm; Chess Club, 1st Sats, 1-3pm; First Friday Book Group, 1st Fris, 10:30am-noon; Genealogy: One on One, Weds, two sessions, registration required; Gizmo Garage, dates and times on website; Kids STEAM Drop-In (ages 512), weekdays, 2:30-4pm; Let’s Lego (ages 6-12), 2nd Sun & 4th Wed, 3pm; Mystery

Book Group, 1st Tue, 6-7:30pm; Preschool Art or Science (ages 3-5), dates and times on website (registration required, limit 15, children must be accompanied); Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Weds & Thus, 10:15am; Read to the Dogs, 1st & 3rd Sat, 13pm; Spanish Literature Group, dates and times on website; Sunday Sci-Fi Book Club, 3rd Sun, 2:30-4pm; Tablet Class: One on One, check website for details, registration required; Teen Role playing (ages 13-19), registration required, check site for dates and times. Free, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

Cerena, 8 Ongoing, East Mountain Library, East Mountain Book Club, last Thus, 5:456:45pm; Family Storytime, Weds, 1111:30am; Lego Club (age 4-12), 2nd Sats, 23pm; One-on-One Computer sessions, Thus, 11am-noon, by appointment; Oneon-One Device Training, Fris, noon-1pm; Read to the Dogs, Weds & 2nd Sat, 1-2pm; Yu-Gi-Oh! Club (tweens and teens), 3rd Sats, 3-5pm. Free, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 2818508, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Erna Fergusson Library, Baby/Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3), Tues, 10:15am; Lego Club (ages 5+), 3rd Sat, 2:30pm; Maker Mondays, 2nd Mons, 45pm; Music & Movement (ages 0-6), Thus, 10:15am; Nerdy Crafting for Teens and Tweens (ages 12+), 1st Fris, 4pm; One-onOne Computer Sessions, Tues, 1 & 2pm, call to sign up; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Weds, 10:15am; Yoga for Kids (ages 5+), 2nd & 4th Sat, 10-10:45am. Free, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ernie Pyle Library, Preschool Story (ages 3-5), Thurs, 10:30am; Read to the Dogs, 2nd Sats, 10:30-11:30am. Free, 900 Girard SE, 256-2065, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Juan Tabo Library, Big Hands, Little Hands (ages 3-6), 1st Sats, 11am-noon, must be accompanied by an adult; Code Club (ages 12-17, 4th Thus, 45:30pm; Lego Club (ages 4+), 4th Sats, 1:30pm; Music and Movement Storytime, Tues, 11:15am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thus & 3rd Sats, 11:15am; Reading Across America Book Club, 3rd Thus, 1:30pm; Role-Playing Games for Teens (ages 13-19), 2nd Weds, 3:30-5:30pm; Saturday Free Play, 2nd Sats, 11am; Zentangle Club (ages 16+), 2nd Fri, 1:30pm; Zoob Club (age 6+), 4th Weds, 3:30pm. Free, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260,

abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Lomas Tramway Library, Family Craft (ages 5+), 2nd Sats, 3pm; Knitting Club, Tues, 2-3:30pm; Lomas Tramway Book Group, 1st Weds, 2-3pm; Music by the Mountain, events vary, call for schedule; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thus, 10:30am; Read to the Dogs, 3rd Sats, 1-2:30pm & 3rd Weds through May, 3:30pm. Free, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Los Griegos Library, ECRR Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Weds, 11:1511:45am; Gizmo Garage, 2nd Sat, 3-4pm; Lego Club, 3rd Thus, 4-5pm (DUPLOS provided for ages under 5); Los Griegos Book Discussion, 4th Fris, 3-4:30pm; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thus, 11:15-11:45am. Free, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Main Library, Baby and Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3), Thus, 10:30am; Code Club, 1st Tues, 3:305:30pm; Coloring Club (ages 9-18), 2nd Tues; Family Fun (ages up to 12), 1st & 3rd Sats, 11:30am-1:30pm; Family Movies, 1st and 3rd Fris, 3:30pm; Genealogy Research Day (ages 15+), last Tues, 10:30am-3:30pm; Lego Club (ages 5-18), 3rd Weds, 3:30-5pm; Military Research Day (ages 15+), 1st Tues, 10:30am-2:30pm; Music and Movement Storytime (ages 0-6), Mons, 10:30am; Read to the Dogs, 2nd & 4th Sats, 11:30am1:30pm; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Weds, 10:30am; Walk-In Computer Help, Weds, 11am-noon & Thus, 3-4pm. Free, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, Craft Time, 3rd Weds, 45pm; E-reader & Computer Help, Thus, 11am & Sats, 10am (registration required); Lego Club, 2nd & 4th Thus, 3:30-5pm; North Valley Book Club, one Fri per month noon-1pm, call for dates; Not Just Knitters, Thus, 2-3:30pm; Read to the Dogs, Weds, 3:15-4:30pm & Sats 3-4pm; Sensory Friendly Hour, 3rd Sat, 9-10am. Free, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, San Pedro Library, Baby/Toddler Storytime (ages 3-5), Weds, 11:15am-noon; Lego Club (ages 5+), 2nd & 4th Fris, 3-5pm; Music & Movement (ages 0-6), 2nd Sats, 10:30-11:30am; San Pedro Playdate (ages 0-3), 1st Thus 11am-noon; Free, 5600 Truman SE, 256-2067, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, South Broadway Library, Craft Time (all ages), once a month, call for details; Genealogy Research Assistance, by appointment; Lego Club (ages 5+), last Tue, 3:30-5pm; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Weds, 10:30am; Read to the Dogs, Thus, 4-5pm; Wii Saturdays (children, tweens and teens), Sats, 3-5pm. Free, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, South Valley Library, Bilingual One-On-One Computer Session, Thus, 11am & 5pm; Sats 10am, by appointment only; Bilingual Storytime, 2nd Weds, 1:30pm; Book Discussion Group, 3rd Sat, noon; Children’s Mystery Activity Time (ages 4+), 4th Fris, drop in any time 3-5pm; Family Craft, 3rd Weds, drop in any time, 3-5pm; Family Movie Night, 2nd Fri & Sat, 3pm; Gizmo Garage, 1st Sat, noon-1pm; Lego/DUPLO Club (ages 4-14), 1st & 3rd Fri, 3-5pm; Preschool Storytime

(ages 3-5), Weds, 10:15am; Read to the Dogs, 1st & 4th Weds, 2-4pm. Free, 3904 Isleta NW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Special Collections Library, Gizmo Garage, by appointment only; Weekly Library Tour, Thus, noon. Free, 423 Central NE, 848-1376, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Taylor Ranch Library, Family Craft, 1st Wed, 3:30-5pm; Family Storytime, Sats, 10:30am; Gizmo Garage (registration required), Suns, 3pm & Weds, 6pm or Thus, 10am; A Good Yarn (ages 12+), Fris, 2-3:30pm; Lego Club, 2nd & 4th Wed, 3:30-5pm; Pajama Storytime, 3rd Thus, 6:30pm; Preschool Storytime, Tues & Thus, 10:30am; Taylor Ranch Book Group, 2nd Sat, 2-3:30pm; Young Adult Group Meeting (ages 13-18), 3rd Wed, 3:30-5pm. Free, 5700 Bogart NW, 8978816, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Tony Hillerman Library, Craftastic Afternoon (ages 6-12), 1st Thus, 4pm, registration required; Hillerman Stitching Club (all ages and skill levels), Tues, 11am-1pm; Lego Adventures (all ages), 1st Sat, 2pm; Music and Movement Storytime (ages 0-5), Sats, 10:15am; Origami Adventures (ages 5+), 2nd Sat, 2pm; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thus or Fris, 10:15am; Read to the Dogs, Weds, 4pm; Who Dunnit? Mystery Book Club, 2nd Thus, 3-4pm. Free, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org.

Science & Nature Ongoing, Dynatheater Shows. Movies are shown on a five-story white screen with two projectors and digital surround sound. Titles range from National Parks Adventure 3D to Leonardo: The Man Who Saved Science; see website for schedule. $7/$6/$5/free ages 2 & under, Lockheed Martin Dynatheater, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. Ongoing, Explora’s Experiment Bar, Mons-Sats, 10am-6pm; Suns, noon-6pm. Microscopes, pigments, chromatography, oh my! One never knows what will be encountered as activities change throughout the month. Included with admission, free for members, under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. Ongoing, Family Fun Days, noon5pm, Suns in May. This month’s theme is Plants and Pollinators. Discover the flowers in bloom and get to know the pollinators that make them possible through scavenger hunts, observations and experiments. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, 314-0420, bernco.gov. Ongoing, First Friday Fractals & Fractals Rock!, 6-9pm, 1st Fris. First Friday Fractals is the spectacular, awardwinning fulldome planetarium show that takes viewers on a tour of the fractals in nature and zooms through infinitely complex mathematical fractals. Featuring original music, the show is both educational and highly entertaining, and suitable for audiences 3 and up; the show usually sells out so buy tickets in

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Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar advance. $10/$7/$5, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. Ongoing, Planetarium Shows, The Planetarium is a theater that blends art, science and fun; the 55-foot full dome theater features education and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science. See website for schedule. $7/$6/$4/free under 3, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. Ongoing, Toddler Time, 9-11am, Mons. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers 5 and under to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission, free for members, under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. 4, Children’s Day at the Botanic Garden, 10am-2pm. Based on a Japanese holiday, this is a day for families to celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children. Fly huge carp-shaped streamers (koinobori) outside the house and display dolls of famous warriors and other heroes inside. Included with admission, $4-$12.50, Zoo - ABQ BioPark. 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 4, LEAP into Science Workshop: Magnet Magic, 3:30-4:30pm. What is the Force? How can you harness its power? Families with children ages 6+ can join for an afternoon of discovery with Magnet Magic Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart. Registration not required, this workshop allows children to explore the magic of magnetic forces and create toys using them. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 5, Growing, Harvesting and Using Garden Herbs, 10:30-11:30am. Simple and easy to understand information on growing from seed, taking cuttings or divisions from friends, drying herbs, making tinctures and oils and cooking with herbs. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org. 5, Regional Science Fair Explora Awardee’s presentations, 1-3pm. Learn about and meet the authors of these winning projects. Included with admission/free for members and children under 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 9, Bosque Walk, 2:30-4pm. Join a master naturalist volunteer for a hike at Bachechi and in the bosque. Bring a sense of adventure, binoculars if you have them, wear comfy shoes and be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NE, bernco.gov. 12-13, Science Girl in her play, Dungeon Dilemma, 1:30-2pm & 3:30-4pm, Sat; 1:30-2pm, Sun. This interactive show makes science fun for all ages. Included with admission/free members and children under 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 14, CoderDojo, 5:30-7:30pm. Join volunteer coding experts and try coding. Bring a laptop if you can, the library has limited supplies for in-library use; ages 7-17.

New Mexico Kids!

Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 14-19, NM Science Fiesta Expo!, various times. A week full of activities with scientists, engineers, artists and many other STEAM professionals from more than 50 organizations. See website for full schedule. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 15, LEAP Into Science! Science of a Simple Sort, 4-5:30pm. Kids learn about sorting items in their everyday lives in hands-on activities; registration not required; ages 6-9. Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 16, Space Exploration Day with NASA @ My Library, 2:30pm. Explore the wonders of space with a special event. Take a virtual trip to the moon and touch a real meteorite. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 18-19, Aquarium Overnight, 6:30pm, Fri-8am, Sat. Explore the Aquarium at night, learning about ocean animals and their nighttime behavior; visit the touch pool, play a game, get crafty and watch a marine movie during this sleep over; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $30, Aquarium - ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 20, Seasons of Growth Garden Series: The Story of Corn Part I & II, 9-11am. This presentation chronicles the origins of corn in Mexico, and its spread to the Pueblo Tribes in the SW and throughout North America. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 23, How to Use a Telescope, 6-7pm. A member of the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will introduce astronomy basics and how to use and borrow one of the library’s Orion Starblast 4.5 Telescope Kits; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org.

Sports Ongoing, ABQ Isotopes Baseball. Check website for schedule. $7-$25, Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, 924-2255, milb.com. 5, Girls on the Run Annual 5k, 9am. The run encourages girls to unleash their power and celebrate what makes them unique. $30/$20 children in advance; $35/$25 children, Aperture Center at Mesa del Sol, 5700 University SE, 916-9073, girlsontheriogrande.org, sunny.holmes@girlsontherun.org. 6, Run for the Zoo, 7-10am. A day of fun and fitness and the largest running event in the state. The run has events for all ages and fitness levels. Price varies, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6280, cabq.gov.

Stage 5, From Hair to Eternity, 6pm. Based on a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. This will have you hankering for radishes, looking for your barber and laughing. $6-$8,

May/June 2018

North 4th Performing Arts Center, 4904 4th NW, 821-8055, nmyoungactors.org. 12, Kids Variety Show, 1pm. For and by kids of all ages and levels: dance, music, comedy and theater; adults must be accompanied by a child. Free, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 2680044, outpostspace.org.

Storytelling & Books Ongoing, Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho Book Sale, 10am-2pm, 2nd Sats. Includes thousands of books including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, crafts and puzzles among others; all ages. Proceeds help fun library programs. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. Ongoing, Read to the Dogs, 11am-1pm, 3rd Sats. Read to the dogs, children not yet reading can listen while they visit with the dogs; register upon arrival. Free, Esther Bone Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 8915012, riorancholibraries.org. Ongoing, Read to the Dogs, 11am-1pm, 2nd Sats. Read to dogs, children not yet reading can listen while they visit with the dogs; register upon arrival. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. Ongoing, Storytime at the Garden, 10:30am, Fris. Relax in the Botanic Garden as volunteers read stories about plants and animals from around the world. Aimed at the youngest gardengoers, this includes tales and educational facts and activities. Each week features a different theme; tour Garden and see story themes come to life. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 1, 8, 15, Jiggle and Jam, 10:30am. Songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence and enhance language ability in children; ages up to 5 years and their adult caregivers. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org. 3, 10, Storytime, 10-10:30am, Thus. Join for stories, rhymes, activities featuring a new different theme each week; ages 3 must be accompanied by an adult, ages 4-6 may attend alone. Free, Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. 3, 10, 17, Little Bumblebees, 10:30am. Babies and toddlers enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, movement and free play; for ages up to two years. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 5, Free Comic Book Day. Two comics per person while supplies last; all ages. Loma Colorado Library & Esther Bone Library, riorancholibraries.org. 9, 14, Storytime at Loma Colorado, 10:30am. Rhymes, stories, songs and activities for ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers. Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado, 891-5013 ext. 3032, riorancholibraries.org. . 12, Whale of a Storytime, 10:30-11:30am. Read all about whales, stick around for a

craft after the stories; materials provided, call for details. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.

Support Groups Ongoing, Anaphylactic Food Allergy Support NM, 1st Mons. A group for families who live with severe food allergies and for those who want to learn more (emotional and social peer support, no medical advice); monthly parent meetings and family activities. Call or check Facebook for location, 414-9377, nmfoodallergy@gmail.com, Facebook NMFoodAllergySupportGroup. Ongoing, Autism/Asperger Peer Support Groups. Open to everyone on the autism spectrum. Free, sign up at grasp.org. Ongoing, Children’s Grief Center of NM. A safe place for families to share their experiences as they grieve. Call for info, 323-0478, childrensgrief.org. Ongoing, Epilepsy Support Groups. Group focuses on studies of epilepsy and the brain, and discusses how to improve lives while living with epilepsy. Call 2439119 or check website for details on when and where groups are held. epilepsysupportnm.org. Ongoing, Foster Parent Information Meeting. Find out what it takes to make a difference in the life of a child through foster and/or adoption. CYFD, 800-4322075, 452-6099. Ongoing, Greater ABQ Family Child Care Assoc. Meetings. Connect with other child care providers; receive support, networking and training. Call 2936380 for details. Ongoing, La Leche League of ABQ, Mother-to-mother support and info to breastfeeding moms and those preparing to breastfeed. Various locations, 821-2511/ helpline 886-1223, lllnm.org. Ongoing, Mamas & Babies Group, Weds, 1-3pm. A fun way to meet other families with little ones; join the Facebook group for updates and locations: Mamas & Babies (Birth Network). 123 Wellesley SE (and other locations like parks). Ongoing, MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers, Christian group for moms w/kids newborn-5 years. Support, fellowship, learning & sharing with guest speakers, crafts/activities & discussions. Groups throughout ABQ, MOPS.org. Ongoing, NM Breastfeeding Task Force, Greater ABQ Area Chapter, 11am-noon, 4th Tues, followed by Free Breastfeeding Support, noon-1pm. Los Griegos Community Center, 1231 Candelaria NW, breastfeedingnewmexico.org, Facebook: Mamas & Babies (Birth Network). Ongoing, OCD Support Group, kids and teens can learn more about this misunderstood diagnosis and gain support and information from others with OCD and related disorders. Free, North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel NE, 350-1849, check Facebook. 26, Celiac Disease/Gluten Intoler-

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar ance/Wheat ance/Wheat Allergy Allergy Support Support Group Group Potluck, Potluck, noon-2pm, noon-2pm, 4th 4th Sats. Sats. Support Support for for the the newly newly diagnosed diagnosed and and all all coping coping with with these these issues. issues. Potluck Potluck and and an an educaeducational tional discussion. discussion. Free, Free, Jewish Jewish CommuniCommunity ty Center, Center, 5520 5520 Wyoming Wyoming NE, NE, glutenfreealbuquerque.com. glutenfreealbuquerque.com.

Just for Teens Ongoing, Ongoing, AA Good Good Yarn, Yarn, 2-3:30pm, 2-3:30pm, Fris. Fris. Drop-in Drop-in stitch stitch group group for for knitting, knitting, crocrocheting cheting or or other other needle needle craft, craft, new new knitknitters ters are are welcome; welcome; ages ages 12+, 12+, come come and and go go when when you you please. please. Free, Free, Taylor Taylor Ranch Ranch Library, Library, 5700 5700 Bogart Bogart NW, NW, 897-8816, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Chat Chat && Craft, Craft, 6:30-7:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm, 2nd 2nd Tues. Tues. An An hour hour of of friendly friendly conversaconversation tion and and aa special special craft; craft; all all skill skill levels levels are are welcome welcome and and supplies supplies will will be be supsupplied, plied, registration registration required; required; ages ages 16+. 16+. Free, Free, Cherry Cherry Hills Hills Library, Library, 6901 6901 Barstow Barstow NE, NE, 857-8321, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Code Code Club, Club, 4-5:30pm, 4-5:30pm, 4th 4th Thus. Thus. Learn Learn how how to to program program computers; computers; ages ages 12-17. 12-17. Free, Free, Juan Juan Tabo Tabo Library, Library, 3407 3407 Juan Juan Tabo Tabo NE, NE, 291-6260, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Code Code Club, Club, 3:30-5:30pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 1st 1st Tues. Tues. Learn Learn how how to to program program computers; computers; ages ages 12-17. 12-17. Free, Free, Main Main Library, Library, 501 501 Copper Copper NW, NW, 768-5141, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Friday Friday Teen Teen Nights, Nights, 6:306:309:30pm, 9:30pm, 1st 1st && last last Fris. Fris. Video Video games, games, open open gym, gym, game game room room and and music; music; for for ages ages 1313-

17. 17. Free, Free, Raymond Raymond GG Sanchez Sanchez Community Community Center, Center, 9800 9800 4th 4th NW, NW, 468-7800, 468-7800, bernco.gov. bernco.gov. Ongoing, Ongoing, Genealogy Genealogy Research Research Day, Day, 10:30am-3:30pm, 10:30am-3:30pm, last last Tues. Tues. Receive Receive assisassistance tance with with family family history history research; research; ages ages 15+. 15+. Free, Free, Main Main Library, Library, 501 501 Copper Copper NW, NW, 768-5141, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Military Military Research Research Day, Day, 10:30am-2:30pm, 10:30am-2:30pm, 1st 1st Tues. Tues. An An opportunity opportunity to to explore explore family family military military history; history; begins begins with with aa discussion discussion and and question question session session and and an an opportunity opportunity to to do do research. research. Come Come and and go go or or come come and and stay stay all all day; day; ages ages 15+. 15+. Free, Free, Main Main Library, Library, 501 501 Copper Copper NW, NW, 7687685141, 5141, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Monthly Monthly Movie Movie Showing, Showing, 5:30pm, 5:30pm, 3rd 3rd Mons. Mons. Watch Watch aa popular popular movie movie for for mature mature audiences audiences only; only; most most are are (R) (R) rated, rated, ages ages 17+. 17+. Central Central && Unser Unser Library, Library, 8081 8081 Central Central NW, NW, 768-4320, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Nerdy Nerdy Crafting Crafting for for Teens Teens and and Tweens, Tweens, 4pm, 4pm, 1st 1st Fris. Fris. All All skill skill levlevels els welcome, welcome, learn learn aa new new craft craft each each month, month, each each with with aa delightfully delightfully nerdy nerdy theme theme from from Harry Harry Potter Potter and and Star Star Wars Wars,, to to Nintendo Nintendo and and XBox; XBox; ages ages 12+. 12+. Free, Free, Erna Erna Fergusson Fergusson Library, Library, 3700 3700 San San Mateo Mateo NE, NE, 888-8100, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Role-playing Role-playing Games Games for for Teens, Teens, 3:30-5:30pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 2nd 2nd Weds. Weds. Teens Teens get get started started with with the the world world of of role-playing role-playing games, games, test test luck luck and and strategic strategic skills skills while while creating creating characters characters and and working working through through imagined imagined worlds; worlds; ages ages 13-19. 13-19. Free, Free, Juan Juan

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Tabo Tabo Library, Library, 3407 3407 Juan Juan Tabo Tabo NE, NE, 2912916260, 6260, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Teen Teen Advisory Advisory Group, Group, 556pm, 6pm, 4th 4th Weds. Weds. This This isis aa chance chance for for teens teens to to recommend recommend books, books, magazines, magazines, audio audio books, books, DVDs DVDs and and other other material; material; ages ages 13+. 13+. Loma Loma Colorado Colorado Library, Library, 755 755 Loma Loma ColColorado orado NE, NE, RR, RR, 891-5013, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. riorancholibraries.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Teen Teen Roleplaying. Roleplaying. Get Get startstarted ed with with the the world world of of role-playing role-playing games; games; test test your your luck luck and and strategic strategic skills skills by by crecreating ating characters characters while while working working your your way way through through imagined imagined worlds; worlds; ages ages 13-19. 13-19. Check Check website website for for info, info, Cherry Cherry Hills Hills Library, Library, 6901 6901 Barstow Barstow NE, NE, 857-8321, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Young Young Adult Adult Group Group MeetMeeting, ing, 3rd 3rd Weds, Weds, 3:30-5pm. 3:30-5pm. Book Book inspired inspired discussion, discussion, snacks snacks and and craft; craft; ages ages 13-18. 13-18. Free, Free, Taylor Taylor Ranch Ranch Library, Library, 5700 5700 Bogart Bogart NW, NW, 897-8816, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Youth Youth Radio: Radio: Generation Generation Justice, Justice, 7pm, 7pm, Suns. Suns. The The voices voices of of NM NM teens teens via via news, news, commentary, commentary, interviews, interviews, music. music. KUNM KUNM 89.9 89.9 FM, FM, kunm.org. kunm.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh! Club, Club, 3-5pm, 3-5pm, 3rd 3rd Sats. Sats. Teens Teens join join fellow fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh! enthuenthusiasts siasts to to practice, practice, test test your your skills skills and and expand expand Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh! knowledge. knowledge. Free, Free, Erna Erna Fergusson Fergusson Library, Library, 3700 3700 San San Mateo Mateo NE, NE, 888-8100, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Ongoing, Zentangle Zentangle Club, Club, 2nd 2nd Fris, Fris, 1:30pm. 1:30pm. Recenter, Recenter, calm calm down down and and work work on on Zentangle Zentangle projects; projects; ages ages 16+. 16+. Free, Free, Juan Juan Tabo Tabo Library, Library, 3407 3407 Juan Juan Tabo Tabo NE, NE,

291-6260, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org. 4, 4, Teen Teen Science Science Café, Café, 5-7pm. 5-7pm. Teens Teens meet meet other other teens, teens, have have aa snack snack and and conconnect nect with with aa local local scientist scientist through through activiactivities ties about about his his or or her her work. work. Free Free admisadmission sion and and snacks, snacks, Explora, Explora, 1701 1701 Mountain Mountain NW, NW, 224-8341, 224-8341, explora.us. explora.us. 18, 18, Roust Roust The The House House Teen Teen PerformPerformance ance Night, Night, 7:30pm. 7:30pm. Featuring Featuring local local teen teen bands bands and and soloists, soloists, from from punk punk rock rock to to classical classical piano, piano, singer singer songwriters, songwriters, hip hip hoppers hoppers and and spoken spoken word word artists. artists. Interested Interested bands bands and and performers performers should should contact contact Outpost. Outpost. $3, $3, Outpost Outpost PerformPerformance ance Space, Space, 210 210 Yale Yale NE, NE, 268-0044, 268-0044, outpostspace.org. outpostspace.org. 23, 23, No-Sew No-Sew T-Shirt T-Shirt Bags Bags for for Teens, Teens, 3:30-4:30pm. 3:30-4:30pm. Make Make recycled recycled T-shirt T-shirt bags bags that that are are ideal ideal for for carrying carrying library library books books and and other other items. items. Give Give them them as as gifts gifts or or keep keep for for yourself. yourself. Bring Bring your your own own upcyupcycled cled T-shirt T-shirt ifif you you have have aa design design preferpreference, ence, registration registration required. required. Free, Free, South South Broadway Broadway Library, Library, 1025 1025 Broadway Broadway SE, SE, 764-1742, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org. abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents Ongoing, Ongoing, 1:1 1:1 Basic Basic Tech Tech Help. Help. Get Get one-on-one one-on-one help help with with using using the the internet, internet, email email or or Microsoft Microsoft Word; Word; downloading downloading eBooks, eBooks, magazines, magazines, music music and and working working with with tablets tablets or or smartphones. smartphones. Computer Computer assistance assistance available available in in Spanish; Spanish; must must have have aa library library card card in in good good standing. standing.

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May/June 2018

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Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Free, San Pedro Library 5600 Truman SE, 256-2067, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Adult Art Time, 4th Suns. Join and express creativity: drop in and paint, draw, color or sketch; materials provided. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Adult Zentangle Club, 23pm, 2nd & 4th Sat. The Zentangle Method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns; supplies provided. Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Kids’ Night Out, 6-10pm, 1st Fris. For grades K-8 with dinner provided. $10, Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise NW, 314-0245, bernco.gov. Ongoing, Third Tuesday Book Group, 6-7:30pm, 3rd Tues. Check website for selected titles. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Yoga for Adults, 3-4pm, 2nd Suns. Class for beginners combines gentle yoga postures with meditation. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably; mats not required but you may bring your own; ages 18+, no registration required. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. 3, Science on Tap, 5:30-6:30pm. A science talk. Free, O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE, scienceontapnm.blogspot.com, 255-6782, explora.us. 18, Adult Night at Explora, 6:3010pm. Live music, exhibit exploration and activities around the theme “Don’t Try This at Home!” Details on website; ages 18+. $8/$5/free explora members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

Also of Interest Ongoing, Movies on the Plaza, dusk, Weds & Fris. An open-air series of family-friendly movies in the heart of the city. Some seating available but bring portable seats, blankets and lawn chairs. Mobile concession stand available; this event is dog and bike friendly. Free, Civic Plaza, 401 2nd NW, 768-4575, albuquerquecc.com. Ongoing, Family Movie Day, 4:156:15pm, 1st Weds. All ages. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org. 6, Sunday Movie, Wonder (PG), 1:303:30pm. The story of a boy with facial differences who enters the 5th grade, attending mainstream school for the first time. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 12, Walk Day, 8am. Walk with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) SF for Mental Health, check in 8am, start time 9am. ABQ International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 3956204, namisantfe.org. 13, Sunday Movie: CoCo (PG), 1:303:30pm. Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Free, Central & Unser

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Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 14, Monthly Teen and Tween Movie Showing: Eclipse, 4:30-6pm. Eclipse (PG-13): Bella faces a decision that could result in a war between werewolves and vampires. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 19, Essential Oils 101, 1-2:30pm. Therapist Yvonne Sandoval presents an introduction to essential oils where participants will learn about the benefits of oils and how they can be used to improve quality of life; ages 16+. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 19, 3rd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Fun Run and 5K, 10am. Support play-based early childhood education in ABQ. Join Mayor Tim Keller, coop families, alumni and teachers in support of the community and ABQ Preschool Cooperative which is ABQ’s first and longest serving cooperative preschool celebrating 52 years. Race with prizes, food trucks, face painting, music, games and a bounce house. $90 family 4pack/$35 adult/$20 child, USS Bullhead Memorial Park, 1606 San Pedro SE, 575496-9202, yvetteapscoop@gmail.com. 20, Sunday Movie: Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13), 1:30-3:30pm. Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8801 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 27, Sunday Movie, Justice League (PG-13), 1:30-3:30pm. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, to face a greater enemy. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org.

June See May for More Ongoing Activities

Arts & Crafts Drinking Straw Pan Pipes, various library locations. Pan Pipes are ancient wind instruments that have been developed in different cultures. Make a set using simple materials. For ages 9-12, registration required and participation limited. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. Sun Catcher Wind Chimes, various times and library locations. Tweens will create fun designs with permanent marker and stylish sequins to make upcycled CDs that will twist in the wind and spin in the sunlight. For ages 9-12, registration required and participation limited. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. 5, Thumb Piano, 2-3pm. Make a thumb piano using wood and hair pins. For ages 9-12, registration required and limited. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

May/June 2018

9, Music Note Earbud Keeper, 2:303:30pm. Prevent pocket tangles, backpack jumbles and purse knots with this easy to use cord organizer in the shape of a musical note; ages 9-12. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org.

Classes/Workshops 18, Acrylic Painting Workshop, 6:30pm. Hands-on painting instruction and exploration; intergenerational session with Sailer Fine Art, sponsored by the City of ABQ; space is limited, call for reservations, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 8481320, cabq.gov.

Dance Ongoing, Traditional Indian Dances, 11am & 2pm, Sats & Suns, 2pm, Fris. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 20, Flamenco: National Institute of Flamenco, 2pm. Music and art collide as the Flamenco dancers show how dancing can tell their stories. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Exhibits 3, 22, Sensory-Friendly Hours at Explora, 10am-noon. In partnership with NM Autism Society, Explora offers sensory-friendly hours for visitors who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit. Included with admission/free for children under one year and members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 16, Family Tour with Ultima, 2pm. Join a family-friendly tour of the La Ultima Exhibició; all generations will gain new perspectives about art during this experience. $6/$5 NM residents/free ages 16 and under. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Fairs & Festivals 2, ABQ Folk Festival, 10:30am-11pm. This is a is a participatory family friendly music festival, with over 130 events during the day and evening: regional and local musicians and performers, petting zoos, music and dance workshops for children and adults. Dances, workshops, music jams, crafts, local food trucks, local beer and wine. $5-$20, ABQ International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, abqfolkfest.org. 8, REZARTX 2018, 4-11pm. A one-of-akind event that showcases the work of indigenous professionals and organizations from across the country through music, arts and interactive activities. Positive experiences for all ages include the opening Rio Rez Run, art activities, food vendors and a vendor market. $30/$25 adv/$20 by May 16/$2 discount for

members, free ages 7 and under with paid adult, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 9, 10, Brain Freeze Ice Cream Festival, noon-6pm. A giant foam party with games. music and ice cream. $5, Buy three tickets and get one free, online only with coupon code NMKids. Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, BrainFreezeFestival.com. 9-10, East Mountain Fiber Farm & Studio Tour, 10am-4pm. Tour fiber studios and shops to discover supplies including: hand-painted and dyed yarns, one-of-a-kind glass buttons as well as artisan-made products like hand-painted silk garments, hand-hooked rugs and luggage. Demonstrations about spinning, weaving, dying and felting. Free, multiple locations, see website for more info, eastmountainfibertour.blogspot.com. 21, ¡Salud y Sabor! Local Herbs/Yerbas, 5:30-7:30pm. An evening of food, art and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, health lifestyles and culture; most months free samples of local produce are available. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 246-2261, nhccnm.org. 21, Medieval Faire, 4:30-7pm. Join fellow medievalists for feasting, crafting, music and merriment; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Music Drums Around the World with Kevin Kinane, various times and library locations. Get your hands on dozens of percussion instruments. Free, see website for all times, dates and locations, abqlibrary.org. Pint Size Polkas with Michael Schneider, various times and library locations. Pint Size Polkas brings happy music together with magic and comedy for the whole family. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. 9, Andy Mason Music, 11am-noon. Award winning NM musician, Andy Mason, will bring his original, interactive, educational, Award-winning, educational, bilingual, interactive, fun with music. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. 12, Perler “Band” Creation, 2-3pm. Using perler beads, participants will design at least one unique perler bead character, with a music twist. Staff will help finish each character by using a clothes iron to melt the beads into their final form. For ages 9-12, registration required, participation limited. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 13, Let’s Investigate Music with Explora, 2pm. Do you love music? Come to the Library to learn about how all those jazzy beats happen with folks from Explora. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 25, Summer Reading Concert:

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, 67pm. The band entertains with an Americana mixture of country, bluegrass, jug band, rock ‘n’ roll, popular and original music. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 27, High Desert Pipes and Drums, 10:30-11:30am. HDPD promotes Scottish music throughout NM and the SW. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org.

Science & Nature 2, National Free Fishing Day, 9amnoon. No license required for this day only. All fishing-folks are invited to come out to Tingley Beach for National Free Fishing Day. Free, Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 15-16, Aquarium Overnight, 6:30pm, Fri-8am, Sat. Explore the Aquarium at night, learning about ocean animals and their nighttime behavior; visit the touch pool, play a game, get crafty and watch a marine movie during this sleep over; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $30, Aquarium - ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 16, Jugamos Juntos: Vamos Afuera Ultima’s Garden, 10:30am-noon. Family programming with a different topic each week. $5 donations are encouraged, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 17, Father’s Day Discovery Day, 10am-5pm. Bring dad to celebrate this day at the zoo with discovery stations to learn how other species raise and nurture their offspring. Included with admission, $1 for dad all day, ABQ Bio Park, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 22, Summer Youth Apprentice Program for 12-15 year olds, 8:45am-4pm. Get valuable experience exploring STEM subjects and gaining leadership skills. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

Stage 4-7, Become a Cathedral Chorister. The Cathedral of St. John is seeking girls and boys (unchanged voices) to become Choristers (8-16 years) and Cherubs (3-8 years) for the 2018-2019 season. Email to make an appointment: cathedralmusicprogram@gmail.com, stjohnsabq.org/music/choirs. 8-July 1, In The Heights, 7:30pm, Fris & Sats; 2pm, Suns. Music and lyrics by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, directed by Gigi Bella Guajardo and Jonathan Ragsdale; 2008 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. Musical Theatre Southwest, 6320-B Domingo NE, 265-9119, MusicalTheatreSW.com. 20-24, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I, 7:30, Wed & Thu; 8pm, Fri; 2 & 8pm, Sat; 1pm, Sun. Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship between the King of Siam

and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the forward-thinking King brings to Siam to teach his wives and children. $45-$100, Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, popejoypresents.com. 22-23, Magic FX, The Show, 7-8:30pm. A family-friendly show full of stage magic by Grand Illusionist Michael St. Lyon and the comedy of magician Jake the Wicket, $15/$12 ages 12 and under, South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320, cabq.gov. 27, Opera Unlimited Presents Jack and the Beanstalk, 2pm. A music-filled performance of the classic English tale. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Storytelling & Books Ongoing, Baby and Toddler Storytime, 10:30am, Fris. Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes that your baby will love; ages 0-3. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Baby/Toddler Storytime, 11am, Tues. An interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays and body movements; ages 0-2. Free, Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. Ongoing, Music and Movement Storytime, 11am, Weds. A fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts; ages up to 6. Free, Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org. Magic with Animals with John Polinko, various times and library locations. Watch John Polinko perform “magic” around the summer reading theme, “Libraries Rock.” He will utilize his books to highlight authors and illustrators to create a magical experience. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org.

Support Groups 23, Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance/Wheat Allergy Support Group Potluck, noon-2pm, 4th Sats. Support for the newly diagnosed and all coping with these issues. Potluck and an educational discussion. Free, Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming NE, glutenfreealbuquerque.com.

Just for Teens 1, Teen Science Café, 5-7pm. Teens, meet other teens, have a snack, and connect with a local scientist through activities about his or her work. Free (includes snack), Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us. 4, CD Scratch Art, 2-3pm. Give scratched up CDs new life with a little paint and creativity. For ages 13-17, registration required and limited. Free, Cher-

ry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 8578321, abqlibrary.org. 7, Tassel Watercolor “Keep Calm and Read On” Bookmarks, noon-1pm. Teens can create a whimsical watercolor bookmark that will hold their place in their favorite book. For ages 13-17, registration required, participation limited. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 11, Recycled CD Mosaic Photo Frame, 2-3:30pm. With a steady hand and an artistic eye, teens will create a photo frame worthy of display and queries of “where did you get that?” For ages 13-17, registration required and limited. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 13, Candy Sushi Making, 2-3pm. Roll out candy sushi using a rainbow of sweet treats; all supplies provided; ages 13-17, registration required, limited to 20. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100, abqlibrary.org. 13, Fandemonium for Teens, 5:306:30pm. Join other teams to explore new worlds; ages 13-19. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org. 14, “Just a Little Note” Pop Up Greeting Cards, noon-1pm. Teens learn how to make a pop-up piano keyboard inside a greeting card; ages 13-17. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 16, Altoid Earbud Holders, 2:303:30pm. Decorate and create an earphone organizer. No more tangles or knots; ages 13-17, registration required, limited to 15 participants. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org. 18, Play the Harmonica with Kevin Kinane, 2-3pm. Get a free harmonica and everything needed to get started mastering this instrument. For ages 13-17, registration required, limited participation. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 21, Friendship Bracelets, noon-1pm. Teens learn the intricacies of braiding and knotting a bracelet; ages 13-17, registration required, limited to 10. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 2818508, abqlibrary.org. 30, Guitar Picks, 2:30-3:30pm. Renew, recycle and reuse. Take old and expired library cards and repurpose them for the musically-minded into cool guitar picks. For ages 13-17, registration required and limited. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

Also of Interest Flying Debris Show with Richard Holmgren, various times and library locations. A comedy variety show filled with juggling, stunts and audience participation; kid-friendly and grown up appropriate. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. Big Bubble Circus with Jim Jackson, various times and library locations. Mr. Guffaw (Jim Jackson) plays with soap bubbles in every size and form. Bubbles as big as the stage, a bubble containing an audience member or two, a window of bubbles and bubbles of glass ... add this to a funny mix of circus magic, buffoonery and you have the spell binding chaos of Big Bubble Circus. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. Sing a Song! With Jacqueline Zander-Wall, various times and library locations. Enjoy a group introductory voice lesson with Jacqueline ZanderWall, Artistic Director of the Artistry Art Song Festival. For ages 9 -12; registration required, limited to 15. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. Rock-N-Read! with Meghan Casey, various times and library locations. Groove with the characters of Rocky Mountain Puppets and their ventriloquist, Megan Casey. Free, see website for all dates, times and locations, abqlibrary.org. 2, #ArtsNotViolence event, 11am. #ArtsNotViolence is a community event based around collaboration, capacity building and civic engagement. The community is invited to enjoy all forms of art at this all day family friendly event. Free, Civic Plaza, 347-1305, startwithagoal.com. 28, Face Masks for Teens, noon-1pm. Using plaster bandages and their own faces, teens will create and decorate masks to bring out their inner Rock Star; ages 13-17, registration required, participants limited. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 28, Libraries Rock! With Tall Paul, 2:30-3:30pm. A magic comedy show that includes juggling and puppetry. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents 9-10, Mommy’s Market Eastside Summer Event, 9am-4pm, Sat; 2-5pm, Sun. More than 220 local families sell their gently used maternity, baby and kids items organized by size and gender. $1 Sat/free Sun with many items 50% off, 3800 Eubank NE, 550-3422, MommysMarkets.com.

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May/June 2018

New Mexico Kids!

Albuquerque

New Mexico Kids!

May/June 2018

Albuquerque

May/June 2018

New Mexico Kids!

Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexico-kids.com. The deadline is June 13 for listings in July/August. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

April Highlights 29, Young Adult Book Club, 4-5:30pm, last Suns. Ages 14-18 meet to discuss the month’s book; participants receive a 15% discount if the book is purchased from Collected Works. April Book: The Wrath & The Dawn by Renee Ahdieh. Free, Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 202 Galisteo, 988-4226, cwbookstore.com.

May Arts & Crafts Ongoing, First Friday Art Activity, 5-7pm, 1st Fris. Create drawings while exploring the use of color in modern artwork; all ages. Included with admission/ free to NM residents with ID and under 18 years, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org. Ongoing, Open Art Studio, 2:304:30pm, Fris. Themed, hands-on arts activities; Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359 ext 115, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 19, Family Program: Geometric Landscape Collages, 9:30-11:30am. Come explore the Black Place through the work of Georgia O’Keeffe and Michael Namingha. Drawing inspiration from both artists, create geometric landscape collages; ages 4-12 and their grownups are invited to learn, create and have fun together. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

Classes & Workshops Ongoing, Jewish Kids Club, 3:30-5pm, Weds. Give your child a fun and exciting Jewish experience; give them a chance to learn Hebrew - conversational and reading - Jewish songs, art, cooking and Krav Maga; bring Jewish heritage alive with fun activities. Santa Fe Jewish Center Chabad, 230 W Manhattan, 983-2000, santafejcc.com.

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Dance Ongoing, Contra Dances, 7-10:30pm 2nd & 4th Sats. NM Folk Music & Dance Society presents a live, traditional band and dancing. $8 members/$9 non-members/½ off for students w/ID. Locations vary, 345-8041, folkmads.org. Ongoing, Free Children’s Outreach Flamenco Class, 4:30-5:30pm, MonsThus. A flamenco dance class and percussion class for ages 6-12. Free, El Flamenco de Santa Fe, 135 W Palace Ave, 209-1302, entreflamenco.com.

Exhibits El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe: This center of Hispanic culture and learning showcases and promotes Hispanic art, culture and history with gallery space, a 200-seat theater and almost every month hosts a new show. Through May 27, the Winter Market is located in the historic Railyard District across from the Farmer’s Market (admission free), 1615 Paseo De Peralta B, 992-0591, elmuseocultural.org. El Rancho de las Golondrinas: A living museum that has preserved the Spanish Colonial and Territorial way of life on a 200-acre ranch. Docents in period dress, period buildings from around the SW and hands-on demos make this a perfect spot for kids. Guided tours by reservation (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm). $6/$4/free 12 & under, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: A series of galleries organized by theme to offer a deeper understanding of Georgia O’Keeffe’s art, life and times. O’Keeffe’s New Mexico is an exhibit showing that O’Keeffe’s ultimate inspiration came from the land and sky around her. $13/$11/free under 18, for members and on the 1st Fri of the month for NM residents with ID, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 946-1000, 217 Johnson, okeeffemuseum.org. Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum features Oliver Greer’s Crawlywood Collection, an assortment of 2,400 mounted insects, arachnids and other bugs from around the world. There are also 150 live animals including insects, spiders, reptiles and fish. Check the website for a schedule of daily animal feedings. $6-$3/free ages 2 & under, Inside DeVargas Center Mall, 556 N. Guadalupe, Ste C, 695-8569, harrellhouse.com. Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: An interactive art experience driven by non-linear storytelling that unfolds through exploration, discovery and 21st century interactivity. Visitors choose their own path: walking, climbing and crawling through a multiverse of more than 70 rooms created by 500 artists. $17-$25, 1352 Rufina Circle, 7804458, meowwolf.com. Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is dedicated solely to advancing the discourse, knowledge and understanding of contemporary Native arts. Visit The Abundant North: Alaska Native Films of Influence. 108 Cathedral Place, 983-1777,

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iaia.edu/iaia-museum-ofcontemporary-native-arts. Museum of Indian Arts & Culture: A repository of Native art and material culture that tells the stories of the people of the Southwest from pre-history through contemporary art. Visit Points Through Time, an exhibit that focuses on some of the projectile points that are commonly found in NM from 13,500 years ago. $6$12/free 1st Suns NM residents & Weds NM seniors, under 16 or foundation members, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1269, indianartsandculture.org. Museum of International Folk Art: The world’s largest museum of international folk art with public programs including art making for ages 3+, performances, demonstrations and lectures that are included with admission. Visit Beadwork Adorns the World, this exhibition is about what happens to small glass beads from the island of Murano when they arrive at their final destination. $6$12/free 16 & under and foundation members, Free 1st Suns for NM residents & Weds for NM residents 60+ with ID. 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org. Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts: With 3,000 objects, the Spanish Colonial Arts Society collections are the most comprehensive compilation of Spanish Colonial art of their kind - dating from the Middle Ages to the New Millennium, it is the only museum in the country dedicated to exhibiting and interpreting the art of the Spanish colonial period including Hispanic New Mexico. Visit the Youth Gallery to see works by youths mentored by adult artists or starting May 4, GenNext: Future so Bright which examines the future of NM’s traditional arts, including artists who work with traditional materials or are inspired by historical techniques. $10 day pass/free under 16, 750 Camino Lejo, 982-2226, spanishcolonial.org. NM History Museum shows the history of Santa Fe and New Mexico over the past 400 years including permanent and temporary exhibitions that span the early history of indigenous people and Spanish colonization. Visit The Land that Enchants Me So: Picturing Popular Songs of New Mexico, an exhibit that celebrates the era before radio and television, when making music at home was the evening’s entertainment. $12/$7/free 16 & under, 1st Sun for NM residents, Weds to NM seniors over 60, Museum Members and children 16 and under, Fri evenings for NM residents 5-7pm, 113 Lincoln, 476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org. NM Museum of Art displays an extensive permanent collection of Southwestern artists, including major pieces by Georgia O’Keeffe. Starting May 26, visit Frederick Hammersley: To Paint Without Thinking, which showcases the American artist’s sketchbooks, notebooks and swatches to illuminate the systematic process he used to create his lively hardedged geometric paintings. Activities include art walking tours, 10am, Mons and “Drop In and Draw,” 10am, daily and Friday Evenings at The Museum, 5-7pm.

$12/$7/free 16 & under and 1st Fri, 5-7pm, 107 West Palace, 476-5041, nmartmuseum.org. NM Military Museum’s (formerly Bataan Memorial Museum) mission is to preserve the past, present and future of the NM National Guard and to educate visitors about the proud history both in peace and wartime. The museum contains a wide range of exhibits throughout the military history of the US. Free, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 474-1670, bataanmuseum.com. Palace of the Governors at the NM History Museum was built as a government building in 1610. Its exhibits chronicle the history of Santa Fe as well as NM and the region. American Indian artists sell their wares under its historic portal as part of the Native American Artisans Program. $7-$12/free for school groups, 1st Suns for NM residents, seniors Weds, foundation members and under 16, 105 W. Palace, palaceofthegovernors.org, 476-5094. Santa Fe Children’s Museum specializes in hands-on interactive exhibits that promote play and imagination including a portable planetarium, giant bubbles, animals and magnetic building tables. The museum also offers a diverse range of weekly programs, special events and a 1.5 acre outdoor garden; special programming for toddlers from 9-11am. $7.50/$5/free under 1 year (military and EBT discounts available) and for children under 17 from 4-6:30pm, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, santafechildrensmuseum.org, 989-8359. Site Santa Fe is a private, not-for-profit contemporary arts organization committed to enriching the cultural atmosphere by providing an ongoing venue for regional, national and international exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs. Through May 15 visit Guises, the Young Curators have curated works by youth that remind viewers how powerful it can be when young people are selfaware. $10/$5/free for members, on Fris and Sats from 10am-noon, 17 and under, 1606 Paseo De Peralta, 989-1199, sitesantafe.org. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian offers unique exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American Art and is known for a focus on little-known genres and solo shows by living Native American artists. Starting May 13, visit Memory Weaving: Works by Melanie Yazzie, whose prints take their inspiration from animals, plants, weaving designs and tools, and maps. $8/free for members, Native Americans, under 12, students with ID, active military and 1st Suns, 704 Camino Lejo, 982-4636, wheelwright.org. Ongoing, Friday Evenings at the Museum, 5-7pm. Free programs with cost of admission, NM residents admitted free with ID. NM Museum of Art, 107 West Palace, 476-5041, nmartmuseum.org. Ongoing, Last Friday Art Walk, 57pm. Visit multiple galleries plus SITE Santa Fe in the Railyards Arts District. Free, santaferailyardartsdistrict.com, 544 S Guadalupe. Ongoing starting May 25, Inner

Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Orbit Exhibition, 10am-5pm, Tues-Sats. In conjunction with Currents New Media 2018 and the Interplanetary Festival, Santa Fe gallery form & concept presents Inner Orbit, an exhibit of contemporary artists from across the US with highly personal and cultural visions of outer space. Free, form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe, santafefuturition.com. Ongoing, Thursdays are Yours. The museum thanks Santa Fe and NM with free admission for children under the age of 16 from 4-6:30pm. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. Ongoing, Wee Wednesdays, 9-11am, Weds. The Santa Fe Children’s Museum opens an hour early with a special exploration, activities and storytime. Included with admission, $7.50/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

santafejin.org. 25-27, Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, times vary. Over 200 Native American artists participate in Santa Fe’s only museum-quality art show and sale; this is a benefit for the museum. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy, 955-6206, nativetreasures.org.

Music Ongoing, Guitar and World Music, 14pm, Sats. Free, Caffe Greco, 233 Canyon Rd, 820-7996, caffegrecosantafe.com. 4, Music at the Museum, 5-7pm. Caleb Garvin, singer/instrumentalist, a gradu-

989-8359. Ongoing, Seeds and Sprouts, 4:305:30pm, Thus. Join in for hands-on gardening and nature crafts projects in the Earthworks Garden (weather permitting). Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. Ongoing, Snake Sunday, 3-3:30pm, Suns. Say “Hi” to the museum’s corn snake, Cornelius. Watch him eat his weekly dinner; please be aware that Cornelius will not be able to come out when he is shedding or not feeling well. Included with admission, $7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old

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Sports Ongoing, Family Climb, 10am-2pm, Suns. Meet other families, climb the walls, enjoy the colored routes and special games. 20 percent off drop-ins, free under 2; free rentals. SF Climbing Center, 825 Early, 986-8944, climbsantafe.com. Ongoing, Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, SF area, weekends, all levels. Sierra Club, riogrande.sierraclub.org. Ongoing, Locals Climb, noon-3pm, 1st Sats. 20 percent off drop-ins plus free rentals with NM ID. SF Climbing Center, 825 Early St, 986-8944, climbsantafe.com.

Fairs & Festivals Ongoing, Market Fresh Cooking, 9:30-11:30am, every other Tues starting May 8. Extension Nutrition Educators, Santa Fe chefs and market vendors lead informal, on-site cooking demonstrations teaching tips, tricks and simple recipes using local ingredients. Free, Railyard, 332 Read, 982-3373, farmersmarketinstitute.org. Ongoing, Railyard Artisans Market, 10am-4pm, Suns. Discover local Santa Fe artists and art, including jewelry, aprons, glass works, photography and sculpture. Free, Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavillion, santafefarmersmarket.com. Ongoing, Santa Fe Artists Market, 8am-2pm, Sats. Fine art and crafts from local juried artists. Free, The Railyards north of the water tower, santafeartistsmarket.com. Ongoing, Saturday Farmers’ Market, 8am-1pm, Sats. Santa Fe Farmers Market at the Railyard with veggies, meats, crafts and body care products among many others. Free, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com. 5, 2018 IAIA Spring Powwow, 10am7pm. Contest powwow and drum contest with more than $4,500 in cash prizes; food, arts and crafts vendors. Free, Institute of American Indian Arts Dance Circle, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, 424-2339, iaia.edu. 5, 9th Annual Folk Art Flea, 9am3pm. An array of folk art treasures a bargain prices. Free early bird for Friends of Folk Art members 9-10am/free public 19am-3pm, Museum of International Folk Art of Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo, 982-6366, internationalfolkart.org. 12, Community Days on the Plaza, 10am-8pm. The City of SF Parks & Rec Dept will be hosting the 25th annual CommUNITY Day/El Dia de la Gente on the Plaza; local non-profit booths and live entertainment. Santa Fe Plaza, santafe.org. 19, Santa Fe 14th Japanese Cultural Festival, 9:30am-5pm. A family day featuring stage performances and activities reminiscent of the festivals of Japan. $5/free under 12, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy,

$7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 13, Mother’s Day. Free admission for mothers all day, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 17, Physics for Everyone, 12:30pm. Open to the public. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org. 18, Stargazer Planetarium Night, 68pm. See the new portable planetarium and enjoy a full night of activities. Included with admission, $7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

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ate of Santa Fe University of Art and Design performs jazz, blues and pop on acoustic guitar. Included with admission, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 4765072, nmartmuseum.org.

Open Houses 8, Visitor Morning for All Grades, 8:30-10:30am. Global K-12 for unstandardized minds. Free, Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, 467-6431, santafewaldorf.org.

Science & Nature Ongoing, Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, 10am, Fris. A hands-on program for 3-5 year olds and their caregiver. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities. $5 suggested donation/free members and children under 12, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo. 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Ongoing, Science Saturdays, 1-3pm, Sats. Scientists and STEM instructors visit the museum to conduct experiments, explorations and demonstrations. Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, santafechildrensmuseum.org,

Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. Ongoing, Tinkery Thursdays, 4-6pm, Thus. Use mind and imagination to create unique projects using real tools. Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. Ongoing, Train Club, 10am-2pm, 2nd & 4th Sats. Members of the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club host activities and do demonstrations with the train sets at the museum. Included with admission, $7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 4, Members Only Planetarium Night, 6-8pm. Special event for members: see the new portable planetarium and enjoy a night full of fun activities. Included with admission, $7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 5, Lost Church Hike, 8:30-10:30am. Onemile hike to a church built between 1617 and 1621; reservations required. Free, Pecos National Historical Park, 757-7241, nps.gov. 12, Sensory Friendly Family Night, 68pm. Explore exhibits without the crowd, loud noises, or bright lights! Specially designed tool-kits and a break room will also be available. Included with admission,

Ongoing, Backstage Tours, Santa Fe Opera, 9am, Mons-Fris, starting May 28. Discover how an opera comes together; this one-hour tour is for all ages and comfortable dress and shoes are recommended. $10/$8 seniors/free up to age 22, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera, 986-5900, SantaFeOpera.org. 3, Jacob Jonas The Company, 7:30pm. Los Angeles-based company is praised for its honest storytelling and visceral performances. Founded in 2014 by now24-year-old dancer and choreographer Jacob Jonas, the company combines break dance, acrobatics, modern dance and contemporary ballet in a way that is beautiful, astounding and original. $25$56, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 984-8759, lensic.org. 11-13, 18-20, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, 7pm, Fris; 2pm Sats & Suns. Featuring a live band with musical direction by Cora Harms. The musical follows the adventures of the young mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first she must defy her father - the king of the sea - escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. $10/$6 under 12 years, The James A. Little Theatre, 1060 Cerrillos, 982-3327, pandemoniumprod.org. 17-18, NM School for the Arts presents ARTSPRING 2018, 6pm. End-ofschool year student performance including music, dance, theater and visual arts. $10-$15, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 984-8759, lensic.org.

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Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Storytelling & Books Ongoing, Books and Babies, Books & Babies, 10:30-11am, Weds. Ages 6 months2 years and caregivers enjoy books, songs, and finger games. Free, La Farge 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org. Ongoing, Books and Babies, 10:3011am, Tues. Ages 6 months-2 years and caregivers enjoy books, songs, and finger games. Free, Santa Fe Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Ongoing, Books and Babies, 10:4511:15am, Thus. Ages 6 months-2 years and caregivers enjoy books, songs, and finger games. Free, Southside Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org.

Support Groups Ongoing, Adoption Triad Support Group of Santa Fe, 1st Weds, 6pm. For birth parents, adoptees, women who have lost a child through adoption and adoptive parents. Call for details. Free, 1600 Lena Street, Building C, 466-3839, asgsf.org. Ongoing, Anaphylactic Food Allergy Support NM. A group for families who live with severe food allergies and for those who want to learn more (emotional and social peer support, no medical advice); monthly parent meetings and family activities in ABQ with occasional meetings in Santa Fe. Call for more information, 414-9377, or on Facebook at NMFoodAllergySupportGroup. Ongoing, Epilepsy Support Groups, Group focuses on studies of epilepsy and the brain, and discusses how to improve lives while living with epilepsy. Call 2439119 or check website for details on when and where groups are held, epilepsysupportnm.org. Ongoing, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 2nd Thus, 4:30-6:30pm. The first hour is social time which includes, dinner; the 2nd hour child care, adults group discussion, speakers, discuss the joys and challenges of being a primary caregiver as a grandparent. 1911 5th, suite 100, RSVP and check for updates by calling 703-8645789, lascumbres-NM.org. Ongoing, La Leche League Meeting, 2nd Thus, 1pm. All mothers and mothersto-be are welcome. Encouragement, support and discussions on various topics of breastfeeding. Free, Indigo Baby, 185 Paseo De Peralta, 466-2738, llli.org. Ongoing, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group, 2nd Mons, noon; 4th Mons, 6pm. Meetings for families, friends and caregivers. Always open to new members. Dragonstone Building, 313 Camino Alire, room 307, 395-6204, namisantafe.org. Ongoing, Santa Fe Chapter of the NM Autism Society, 6:30-8pm, 3rd Fris. Holy Family Episcopal Church, OA Bisbee Court, 424-0095, holyfamilysantafe.org.

Just For Teens Ongoing, Young Adult Bookclub, 45:30pm, last Suns. Ages 14-18 meet to dis-

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cuss the month’s book; participants receive a 15% discount if the book is purchased from Collected Works. March Book: Winger by Andrew Smith. Free, Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 202 Galisteo, 988-4226, cwbookstore.com.

955-2828. santafelibrary.org. 12, Riddles and Revelry, 5:30pm. A night of cuisine, questions and conundrum benefitting the children of Santa Fe Waldorf School. Music by Matthew Andre, food by B-Zen Cafe. $50-$300. Santa Fe Waldorf School Hooper Hall, 26 Puesta Del Sol, 983-9727, santafewaldorf.org.

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Ongoing, Teacher Study Guides. Pandemonium Productions offers an educations guide to teachers who bring classes to a show. Call 920-0704 to request, pandemoniumprod.org.

Also of Interest Ongoing, All Ages Chess, 3-5pm, Fris. Under 12 must have parents come in to sign up. Free, Vista Grande Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org.

Ongoing, Ghostwalker, 5:30pm, Tues, Fris & Sats, from Hilton Santa Fe; 5:45pm from Eldorado Hotel. Something rustles in the bushes... what's behind that tree? Find out on a fascinating journey back in time where you'll hear the legendary folk tales of the Pueblos, Spanish and Wild West; bring a camera as "ghostly" sightings have been reported. $15, 9868388, historicwalksofsantafe.com. Ongoing, Kid-Friendly Canyon Road Tour, Thus-Sats by Request. Perfect for local and visiting families who are interested in learning more about art in Santa Fe; for families with children ages 5-9 (older children would enjoy the standard Canyon Road Tour and those with younger children can request a special tour). Visit three Canyon Road Galleries and take part in close-looking activities, meet an artist and explore materials. $25+tax/$15+tax children, $75 minimum. Art House, 231 Delgado, 985-5298, santafearttours.com. Ongoing Tuesday Market, 8am-1pm. Featuring jewelry, live music, musical instruments, painting, wearable art, among others. Free, Santa Fe Farmers Market, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com. 4, Family Movie Night, 7pm. Call library for title and rating, popcorn included. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org. 12, Family Movie Matinee, 2:30-4pm. Family-oriented movies for all ages. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar,

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Arts & Crafts 5, 7, 12, 14, Arts Alive! Hands-On Workshops, 10am-2pm on the hour. Workshops include micaceous pottery, beadwork, pottery and Southwest Native American foods. Free, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, 4761272, joyce.begay-foss@state.nm.us, miaclab.org. 5, 19, Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6-12 have fun creating. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, santafelibrary.org. 6, 20, Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6-12 have fun creating. Free, Santa Fe Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org. 6, 13, 20, Arts Alive! Hands-On Workshops, 10am-2pm on the hour. Workshops include tinwork, micaceous clay pottery, ramilletes and firing of Micaceous clay from previous week. Free, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, 750 Camino Lejo, 982-2226, education@spanishcolonial.org, spanishcolonial.org. 7, 21, Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6-12 have fun creating. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org. 16, Family Program: Sculpture, 9:3011:30am. Come explore the Black Place through the work of Georgia O’Keeffe and Michael Namingha. Drawing inspiration from both artists, create geometric landscape collages; ages 4-12 and their grownups are invited to learn, create and have fun together. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 946-1000, 217 Johnson, okeeffemuseum.org. 26, Arts Alive! Hands-On Workshop: International Mud Day, 10am-2pm on the hour. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, mollie@santafebotanicalgarden.org, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Exhibits 16, TRANSFER Download Exhibition opening, 5-7pm. The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation’s Art House presents TRANSFER Download, a virtual exhibit format that presents a “download” of artists exploring simulation, algorithm, procedural animation and online practice. The hyper-linked display allows viewers to switch between pieces, to experience an immersive survey of contemporary artworks. The foundation is open Thus-Sats, 10am-5pm. Art House, 231 Delgado, santafefuturition.com.

Fairs & Festivals 2-3, Spring & Fiber Fest, 10am-4pm. See what life was like on the Camino Real, Santa Fe Trail and Spanish Trail. Learn about the people, goods and livestock that came and went on the arteries of the SW. Experience sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning and weaving; plus a fiber arts marketplace, bread baking and crafts for children. $8/$6 seniors & teens/free ages 12 and under. Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. 7-8, InterPlanetary Festival, noon10:30pm. The festival, presented by Santa Fe Institute, will showcase innovation and technology for space exploration. Concurrent with the expo, participants can enjoy open-air concerts, maker spaces, lectures, panel discussions, food, beer and citizen science projects and games centered around InterPlanetary topics. Free, Santa Fe Farmers Market, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, santafefuturition.com. 8-24, Currents New Media 2018. Produced annually by NM-based nonprofit Parallel Studios, this is a citywide festival that brings together the latest work of new media artists from around the world. The festival presents interactive and noninteractive installations, multimedia performances, videos, animation, robotics, virtual and augmented reality. $5 suggested donation, El Museo Cultural in the Santa Fe Railyard, 555 Camino de la Familia, santafefuturition.com/currents. 16-17, Herb & Lavender Festival, 10am-4pm. Lavender and herb product vendors along with lectures and hands-on activities on all things lavender. Visit the marketplace to shop for treasures. $8/$6 ages 13-18/free 12 and under, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 4712261, golondrinas.org.

Music 1, 15, Santa Fe Opera, 2:30-3:30pm. Opera Makes Sense Concerts by “Young Voices.” Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org. 7, Ozomatli Concert, 8:30pm. Presented by the Santa Fe Institute and AMP Concerts. Free, Santa Fe Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, holdmyticket.com. 8, Max Cooper Concert, 8:30pm. Free, Santa Fe Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, holdmyticket.com. 8, Santa Fe Opera, 2:30-3:30pm. Opera Makes Sense Concerts by “Young Voices.” Free, Main Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org. 22, Santa Fe Opera, 2:30-3:30pm. Opera Makes Sense Concerts by “Young Voices.” Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 9554863, santafelibrary.org.

Science & Nature 1, 15, 29, Stargazer Plantarium Night, 6-8pm. See the portable planetarium and enjoy a night of activities. Included with admission, $7/$5 child/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359,

Santa Fe Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar santafechildrensmuseum.org. 17, Father’s Day. Father’s can enjoy free admission to the museum all day. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Sports 20-23, Rodeo De Santa Fe. This year joining the rodeo will be “The Rodeo Clown Reunion” - a colorful event for all ages. 3237 Rodeo Rd, 988-1234, rodeodesantafe.org.

Stage Ongoing, Opera Insiders, 8:30am, Sats. Begin with a light breakfast followed by a lively talk at 8:45am by an opera insider, concluding with a backstage tour. Free, Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera, 986-5900, SantaFeOpera.org.

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16, Santa Fe Vegan BBQ Battle, 14:30pm. Eight chefs will compete to see who can make the best vegan BBQ. There will be entertainment, vendors and other free food samples. $10, Center for Progress and Justice, 1420 Cerrillos, eventbrite.com. 22, Rocky Mountain Puppets, 3:304:30pm. All ages puppet show. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, santafelibrary.org. 23, Rocky Mountain Puppets, 1:302:30pm. All ages puppet show. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org. 24, Rocky Mountain Puppets, 1:302:30pm. All ages puppet show. Free, Main Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org.

Elsewhere in the Region Pueblo Feast Days

Ongoing, Preschool Storytime, 10:3011:15am, Tues. Ages 2-5 and caregivers join for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org. Ongoing, Preschool Storytime, 1111:45am, Thus. Ages 2-5 and caregivers join for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Free, Main Library, 1730 Llano, 9554863, santafelibrary.org. Ongoing, Preschool Storytime, 10:4511:30am, Weds. Ages 2-5 and caregivers join for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, santafelibrary.org. 5, Curious Chris the Singing Scientist, 2pm. Curious Chris is part of the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org. 21, Registration begins for the 2018 Summer Reading Program. Enter a drawing to win a bicycle, attend super programs featuring magic, juggling, animals and more. santafelibrary.org.

May 1, St. Phillip Feast Day:: San Felipe Pueblo, annual feast day, corn dance. San Felipe, 867-3381, indianpueblo.org/19-pueblos/feast-days. May 1, Santa Maria Feast Day: Acoma Pueblo, Feast Day, puebloofacoma.org, acomaskycity.org, indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/feast-days. May 3, Santa Cruz Feast Day: Taos Pueblo, Blessing of the Fields & Corn Dance. Taos, 575-758-1028, taospueblo.com, indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/feast-days. May 26-28, Memorial Day Weekend: Jemez Pueblo, Annual Jemez Red Rocks Arts & Crafts Show and Pow-Wow. Jemez, 575-834-7235, jemezpueblo.com, indianpueblo.org/19-pueblos/feast-days. June 13, St. Anthony Feast Day: Sandia Pueblo: Annual Feast Day, 867-3317, sandiapueblo.nsn.us; Taos Pueblo: Various Dances, 575-758-1028, taospueblo.com; Ohkay Owingeh: Corn Dances, 852-4400; Santa Clara Pueblo: Comanche Dance 753-7326; Picuris Pueblo: Children’s Foot Race, 575-5872519, picurispueblo.org.

Also of Interest

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8, Family Movie Night, 7pm. Call library for title and rating, popcorn included. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org. 8, Flying Debris, 3:30-4:30pm. All ages, juggling, balancing, stunts and more. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 9552828, santafelibrary.org. 9, Family Movie Matinee, 3:304:30pm. Family-oriented movies; all ages. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 9552828, santafelibrary.org. 9, Flying Debris, 1:30-2:30pm. All ages, juggling, balancing, stunts and more. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 9554863, santafelibrary.org. 1o, Flying Debris, 1:30-2:30pm. All ages, juggling, balancing, stunts and more. Free, Main Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org.

May 19, The O’Keeffe: Welcome Center, 11am-4pm. Abiquiú residents and Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Members are welcome to the grand opening of the O’Keeffe Welcome Center featuring a live band, food and family-friendly art projects. The official ribbon cutting will take place at noon. The event will take place rain or shine, and all ages are welcome. Click here for directions to Abiquiú. The O’Keeffe: Welcome Center, 21120 H Highway 84, okeeffemuseum.org.

LOS ALAMOS Ongoing, Autism Support Group, 67:30pm, 3rd Mons. This is an informal support group for parents, friends and family of autistic children and adults.

Share challenges and successes; sponsored by NM Autism Society. Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St, 6624515, lafsn.org. Ongoing, Family Night, 6-7pm, 2nd Tues. Enjoy an evening of books, games, hands-on activities and music with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. Free, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, 662-0460, fyilosalmos.com. Ongoing, Russian Language Play Group, 10am-noon, Suns. Russianspeaking children can meet and have a chance to immerse in the language; hiking, field trips and holiday celebrations as opportunities arise. Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St, 662-4515, lafsn.org, sibrisa@gmail.com. Ongoing, Toddler Crafts, 10:30amnoon, 2nd Tues. with Burgandy Brock. Free, Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St, 662-4515, lafsn.org. Ongoing, Toddler Tunes, 10:30-11:15am, 1st Weds. Children and parents get a chance to experiment with percussion instruments and sing together while Mr. Greg leads on his guitar. Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St, 662-4515, lafsn.org. Ongoing, Wednesday Afternoon Gardening, 1-3pm. Enjoy getting hands dirty in the FSN garden, projects to be announced; all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange St, 6624515, lafsn.org. May 1, Beautiful and Bountenous: The Bees and Butterflies of Bandelier, 7pm. Join Dr. Olivia Carril and local butterfly enthusiast Roy Michelotti to learn about NM’s native bee species, basic butterfly behavior and biology, the importance of native pollinators and plants and water conservation. Free, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd, 662-0460, peecnature.org. May 4, May the Fourth Be With You, all day. Celebrate Star Wars Day with favorite characters. Around Los Alamos/Ashley Pond, losalamosnm.us. May 15, Community Night: Police and Fire Take Over the Nature Center, 5-7pm. Join the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments for a takeover of the nature center. Officers will be available throughout the evening to discuss hiking safety and wild animal safety. There will also be a police car and bomb truck on-site for families to look at and for kids to climb inside of. Free, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd, 662-0460, peecnature.org. May 21, Wildflower Walk, 5:30pm. Join PEEC's Jemez Mountains Herbarium curator, Chick Keller, for a spring wildflower walk. This is an easy walk to identify local wildflowers. Free, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd, 6620460, peecnature.org. June 3, Los Alamos Concert Association presents Winsync, 4pm. Gold Medalists in the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition bring dramatic interpretations to the wind quintet repertoire. $35/free ages 6-18, Duane Smith Auditorium, LosAlamosConcert.org.

MADRID May 19 & 20, CrawDaddy Blues Fest, noon. Mine Shaft Tavern holds its 10th annual celebration of fresh Gulf seafood and blues bands with 15 bands over two days on three stages. $25/free under 12, Madrid Railyard, 2846 Hwy 14, 473-0743, ticketssantafe.org/ themineshafttavern.com.

TAOS Ongoing, Taos Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 1st Wed, 5:30-7:30pm. The first hour is social time which includes, dinner; the 2nd hour child care, adults group discussion, speakers, discuss the joys and challenges of being a primary caregiver as a grandparent. Enos Garcia Elementary School, 305 Don Fernando, RSVP and check for updates by calling 703-864-5789, lascumbres-NM.org. May 11-13, Northern NM Mother’s Day Concert. Community family oriented event which unites families, friends and neighbors in honor of our mothers while preserving traditions, heritage and culture. Get free wristbands at Lowe’s, Super Save and Food King. Tickets available at holdmyticket.com. Kit Carson Park, facebook.com/991kxmt, taos.org. May 12, First Mother’s Day Radiothon, 11am-5pm. HEART of Taos and KNCE 93.5 FM are proud to present this “Radiothon” to raise critical funds to support Taos women and children facing homelessness. The live radiothon can be heard on 93.5 FM or streaming at TrueTaosRadio.com. To make an advanced donation call 800-515-0374 or visit HEARTofTaos.org. May 12, Taos Farmers Market First Day, 8am-12:30pm, Sats. Fresh local vegetables and fruits, cheese and dairy products, baked goods, honey, grass fed meats, eggs, jams, flowers and plants; live music and entertainment. Free, Taos Plaza, taosfarmersmarket.org. May 18-20, Taos Lilac Festival, 10am4pm. The Grand Festival Weekend will include a pet parade and costume contest; live entertainment; children’s carousel; food and crafts vendor and family-friendly activities. See website for all details, Kit Carson Park, taoslilacfestival.com.

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Musical Theatre Awards Show State’s Top Students By TERRY S. DAVIS When you work with students and you see them suddenly grasp what you’ve been teaching, or catch their eyes widen with newly expanded horizons, your rewards are immediate and immense. That’s what it’s like every day working with student nominees in the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards. For a week, we rehearse 20 of the brightest, most talented students in the state to stage an awards show that will send two of them to New York to work with Broadway professionals and perform on a Broadway stage with more than 70 of their peers from across the country. We work with them on singing solos, the story in a song, performing as a group. The enthusiasm they bring to these rehearsals is as visible as the sweat on their brows. Our students come from around the state. We have schools from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Portales participating. Their students come to us after being adjudicated in their high school musical theatre productions. We select the top 10 males and females as finalists for Best Actor and Best Actress awards. It’s a demanding week, and they meet us on every level. We also choose five schools as finalists for Best Production, Best Direction and Best Ensemble awards, name a Best Supporting Actor, a Best Supporting Actress and give out our new Spotlight Award for creativity, ingenuity, or just plain hard work. During the week before the show, we rehearse the nominees Arianna Gant (left) and Kayla Fallick perform in in an opening medley, the 2017 New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards at Popejoy Hall. two-character medleys Photo by Max Woltman Photography. (where they recreate the magic they brought to their own high school stages), their solos — which they sing standing alone center stage — and a second medley right before we announce the best actor and actress award winners. All of it makes for a grand celebration as our newly named Enchantment Awards show comes to Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus. The students put everything they know — and all they learned with us — into one make or break performance that night. Three judges with national credits score the performances and we name the winners just before the rousing finale. It’s truly a great celebration of some of the state’s most exceptional students. What you won’t see are the specific “aha” moments that occur in our rehearsals, but you’ll see students performing at levels they never believed possible. You won’t see the bonds being made as students discover kindred spirits from other schools, but you’ll see the love and support they give one another all night long. It’s the most visible, most rewarding part of the work we do. We hope you’ll come to see the Enchantment Awards in Popejoy Hall, at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 5. Tickets are available at nmhsmta.org. We honestly believe that the show is as rewarding for audience members as it is for those of us who have worked with the students all week and for the participants themselves. You might not see all the steps our students have taken, but you’ll see the heights they achieve. Terry S. Davis is a co-producer of the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards.

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A Series about Local Kids who are Changing the World By KAY SNYDER “Go be awesome,” 19-year-old Melissa Ober tells young children who come to see her as “Science Girl,” an energetic and funny female scientist. Ober said she received this same advice from her mother while she was growing up and chose to encourage her audiences in the same way. “I’m not saying ‘Try to be awesome.’ It’s ‘Go be awesome,’ because you have the capability of doing that. You just have to be it,” she said.

Von Heister in the performances. Ober said she also has received support from Steve Spangler, an author and science entertainer who has appeared on numerous television programs including The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ober contacted Spangler while in Colorado, and Spangler has been her supporter ever since, even taking her on Denver 9 News with him. Explora also has been supportive of Ober in her Science Girl endeavors. Ober, who volunteered in the youth intern program at Explora and later became a staff member, said Explora provided resources she needed to get Science Girl off the ground. “They were fundamental and still a huge part of why I’m successful. Even though I’m not part of Explora anymore, they still help me,” she said. “They still reach out and that’s incredible.” Ober’s favorite part of being Science Girl is talking to the audience. “Oftentimes after the shows, the kiddos will come up to me and they’ll tell me about their science project,” she said. “Or they’ll come up to me and tell me how much more they love science because of the performance. When I see them interacting with Dr. Von Heister, it’s really fun, because all of a sudden science has become more visual for them and more real. It’s like an adventure.” Ober’s goal is to recreate the wonder she feels about science in other people. “I’ve had a kid come up to me and say, ‘I loved science, but now I love it even more,’ and that’s the impact I want,” she said. “I want to excite people about science.” Ober said she hopes Science Girl’s Lab is in her future. She would someday like to have an office and a staff. Meantime, she performs as Science Girl in a new show titled Dungeon Dilemma at schools, camps and birthday parties. She not only wants to inspire children to enjoy science-related topics, but also wants people to know that they can pursue their dreams, no matter their age. “There’s nothing you cannot do,” she said. “You just have to put a little work into it – and a little imagination.”

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Melissa Ober, 19, aims to excite children – like this preschool age audience member – about science as Science Girl, the upbeat character she created as part of her “edutainment” business, Science Girl’s Lab. Photo by Ginger Ober.

The advice to “go be awesome” is something Ober has applied to her own life. Over the past couple of years, Ober has been building her business, Science Girl’s Lab, in Los Lunas, Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. Ober performs as an upbeat character, Science Girl, who educates children about scientific concepts while entertaining them and showing them how fun science can be. Ober’s “edutainment” business started out as a senior project for which Ober wrote, produced, directed and starred in nine performances of her first show, Science Girl in Dr. Von Heister’s Hijinks! in the theater at Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque. With the help of her audience, which can range from preschool age to middle school or higher, Science Girl uses science to defeat the alien Dr. Von Heister and save his home planet of Zondar. Ober said she wanted to put her science experiments into a story because children are more likely to be engaged. “One of the things I’ve learned growing up is that you learn and remember way more when you tell it in a story,” she said. Once her Explora performances ended, Ober began to be invited to visit schools. She then decided to pursue her dream and make Science Girl’s Lab into a business. Ober said a large part of her success is due to the support she received. Not only did her family encourage her by letting her “take over most of the house” with props, but they also assist her in other ways. They helped her develop her logo and website, build props and come up with show ideas. Ober’s brother, Christopher, even plays Dr.

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Let’s Read Let’s Read Let’s Read These book reviews were written by 4th graders in Shari Stewart’s class at Manzano Day school.

Dragon’s Green Author: Scarlett Thomas Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages: 9-12 Effie knows something magical floats around her grandfather's house. She wants to feel the same magic that her grandfather Griffin probably feels, so she asks him to share this magic. When Griffin disappears, she ends up in detention with smart Max and rugby-hungry Wolf and they all discover they have magical abilities. With their powers, Max, Wolf, and Effie escape from school. Then Effie finds herself in another mess when her father sells Griffin’s precious and rare books to strange

Leonard Levar. Effie only manages to save one book, which leads her on a dangerous adventure to get the remaining 499 books. Effie gets extra help from her new friends, Raven, Lexy, Wolf and Max, to figure out the meaning of the old book Dragon’s Green. Effie finds true friendship and magic as she works her way through her troubles. Dragon’s Green is an amazing book! It has surprising events and flabbergasting mysteries that prevent you from putting the book down. I enjoyed the excitement of the book – like when Effie finds out she has magic. I also liked feeling surprised. There are a few riddles in Dragon’s Green. I recommend this book for all fantasy lovers! Sophie C., 9

Sergeant Reckless The True Story Of The Little Horse Who Became A Hero Author: Patricia McCormick Illustrator: Iacopo Bruno Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ages: 6-10 This book is a true story about a small red mare named Reckless. She helps the

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Draw the Line Author/ Illustrator: Kathryn Otoshi Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Ages: 4-8

But then she gets used to it. When Reckless gets hurt it, does not get her down. When the Korean War ends, Reckless gets promoted to sergeant. Reckless also receives two Purple Hearts. Her story is a testament to the mysterious bond between humans and animals and proof of the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – Ever Faithful. I like this book because the pictures are magnificent. For example, the explosions are very realistic and awesome. I also like this book because it is a true story. I think it’s inspirational that the horse Reckless starts out as a scrawny little horse but then she works so hard and becomes sergeant. Addison J., 10

Little Royal: a fish tale Author/ Illustrator: Chelo Mangelo Publisher: Shambala Ages: 4-8

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clean his scales. But when he saw a frog, he asked the frog, “Where are you going?” The frog said he was “journeying to a bigger pond.” Little Royal wanted to go, so he set off on his adventure. When he got to bigger ponds, not all the fish bowed down. Some of the fish were bigger than he was. Then he realized how mean he had been to the little fish in his pond, so he went back to his little pond and treated the little fish with kindness and respect. I

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liked this book because it teaches you a good life lesson to not always be bragging and thinking you’re the best. I also really liked the illustrations. They were detailed. All the fish were drawn with different colors and patterns. I thought that was pretty cool. Addison S., 10

This story is about two boys who become friends. Then the lines they draw connect and knock each other over by encircling each other. After that, they

play tug of war and create a canyon that separates them. Then they build a bridge and become friends again. This is a great book of imagination with a good moral about friendship. I liked that they created a bridge with their fingers by drawing it. I also liked that they become friends immediately. Quinn D. , 10

Sweet Pea & Friends A Farm for Maisie Author: John and Jennifer Churchman Publisher: Little Brown and Company Ages: 4-6 In the beginning, Maisie, the new puppy, is coming to her new home. She thinks she doesn’t fit in with the other dogs. She really wants a job to help the farm. In the end she realizes she is a sheepdog and is meant to herd sheep in and out of the pasture, which is one of the most important jobs of all. I would recommend this book to people who like dogs. I really liked this book for its realistic plot and pictures, which give it a sense of truth that really enhances the story. Harrison S., 9

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New Mexico Kids! 2018 Summer Fun! Activities Directory Residential Camps & Overnight Expeditions Black Range Horsemanship Camp, PO Box 152, Winston, NM 87943. Phone: 575-743-1602 or 575-740-1778; Website: zianet.com/4jranch; Contact: Greg Evans, Camp Director; Email: 4jranch@zianet.com. A residential camp for boys & girls ages 8-18. Full Session July 8-21 ($900); Half Sessions July 8-14 & July 15-21 ($500). On the beautiful Chihenne Ranch, our program includes: horseback riding for all levels, hiking, arts & crafts with professional artists, Indian lore, sports & games, rifle shooting, archery, cattle drive and cattle branding, drama, skits and dancing. Spend a day at Elephant Butte Lake to swim. Hike at the Gila National Forest. Visit a turn of the century mine. Explore Ghost Towns. Serving boys & girls since 1991. Children's Grief Center of NM’s Camp Corazon, Carlsbad, NM. Phone: 505-323-0478; Website: childrensgrief.org; Email: info@childrensgrief.org. Free 3-day, 2-night camp for kids ages 7high school senior who are grieving the death of someone important to them. Traditional camp activities, June 22-24, such as a challenge course, bonfire, songs and games. Camp also provides a unique opportunity for kids who have lost a loved one to share feelings and memories with other kids who’ve been through something similar. Camp Corazon provides grieving children with age-appropriate coping skills that help them manage grief in their day-to-day lives, even after they leave.

Students from ECO high, Santa Fe High and Capital High, along with educator Sara Digby, make mesquite pancakes with choke cherry jelly and Douglas fir tip tea in the Santa Fe National Forest during the 2017 Institute for Applied Ecology’s Forest Bound camp. Courtesy photo.

Congregation Albert’s Camp Oranim, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-1818; Contact: Mora, NM Rachel White Sternheim, MA.Ed., Education Director; Email: education@congregationalbert.org; Web site: congregationalbert.org/learning/camp-oranim. Camp Oranim New Mexico’s Jewish sleep-away summer camp, July 29-Aug. 5, at Camp Stoney, near Santa Fe. Camp Oranim provides a variety of Mountain Friends Camp experiences each day that include fun, welcomes new campers game, sports, nature and the arts all within a Jewish environment. Campers ages 10-15 to our summer from all over New Mexico make Camp camp near Mora, New Oranim part of their summer plans. Mexico! We’ll make friends Our camp staff makes wholesome, and build community along “home cooked” nutritious meals from with our hosts at Collins scratch and we cater to special dietary needs. For students entering 2nd Lake Ranch, and have lots of grade through high school includfun exploring nature, ing an 11th grade Leadership creative arts, and the Program and Counselor in Quaker values of simplicity, Training opportunity for entering peace, integrity, community, 12th graders. Registration Fees: (Fees include bus transportation to and equality, and stewardship. from Congregation Albert in Session 1: July 7-14 Albuquerque) Camper (2nd-10th grades) $500; Leadership Program (11th Session 2: July 15-28 grade) $400; Counselor in Training (12th grade) $200.

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Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, 659 Hwy 612, Thoreau, NM 87323. Phone: 505-248-0563; Email: Tori@CottonwoodGulch.org; Web site: CottonwoodGulch.org; Contact: Tori Baker-White, Associate Director. Unique expeditions rooted in the culture and landscape of the American

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Southwest. At the Gulch, we’ll inspire you with all of the places we explore. We’ll take you on world-class backpacking and hiking into pristine wilderness areas. We’ll connect you with hands-on science and nature. We’ll engage you in the art and culture that is the backdrop of The Southwest. Treks with the Gulch are an opportunity to immerse yourself in this majestic land and cultural heritage. We offer summer treks for ages 10-18 lasting from 2 to 6 weeks and we offer programming for families. All treks spend time at our 540-acre nature preserve basecamp as well as time “on the road” exploring the Southwest. We have a range of specialists in areas like mountain biking, rock climbing, music, art, ecology, and archeology. Sign your child up for an unforgettable summer adventure today! Contact Tori Baker-White at Tori@CottonwoodGulch.org or 980-253-4193. Girl Scouts of NM Trails’ Summer Adventures 2018 Camp Elliott Barker, 79 Westridge Rd., Angel Fire, NM 87710. Phone: 505-343-1040; Web site: nmgirlscouts.org; Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Contact: Camp Director Molly Murphy. Resident Camp registration is open (camp runs 10 June – 27 July). March 1: Troop/Family Camp registration opens (Fri – Sun, most weekends in June and July). March 31: Early Bird deadline. May 1: Campership deadline. May 31: Registration deadline. June 1: Late registration. ACA Accreditation: We will be receiving a re-accreditation visit this summer that will last for 5 years. Camp Elliott Barker, a high adventure camp, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Camp Barker is located on more than 500 acres of pine forest, meadows and wet lands. Camp Barker offers a high and low ropes course, archery, horse programming, and traditional camp activities as well as high adventure programming with canoeing, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. Housing units include platform tents and cabins with cots or bunk beds with mattresses. Each unit has campfire circles and wash areas with sinks and latrines. Meals are served family-style in Hoffman Hall. Girls will visit the Wishing Chair, explore the newly revitalized Blackbird Pond, do arts & crafts, visit our on-site observatory, and hike through Aspen Grove. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails’ Summer Adventures 2018 Rancho del Chaparral, 870 Forest Rd. 539, Cuba, NM 87013. Phone: 505-343-1040; Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Web site: nmgirlscouts.org; Contact: Camp Director Molly Murphy. Resident camps run 10 June – 27 July. Troop/Family Camps Fri – Sun, most weekends June and July. May 1: Campership deadline. May 31: Registration deadline. June 1: Late registration. ACA Accreditation: We will be receiving a re-accreditation visit this summer that will last for 5 years. Rancho del Chaparral, a traditional summer samp, has been part of the Girl Scout camp tradition in New Mexico for nearly 50 years. Rancho is located outside Cuba in the Jemez Mountains in a forested area covered in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer on more than 1,100 acres. Girls will experience the beauty and wildlife as deer, elk and other native wildlife can be spotted near camp. Housing units include platform tents, adirondacks and hogans with cots or bunk beds with mattresses. Each unit has a pavilion or shelter for group activities, a campfire circle and a wash area with sinks and latrines. Meals are served family-style at Casa Grande Dining Hall. Girls will explore Rancho’s creek and the Mystery Tree, visit the archery range, riding stables, do arts & crafts, go on trail hikes, and go overnight camping. continued on page 46

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Hummingbird Art Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060; Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; Web site: hummingbirdmusiccamp.com. Hummingbird Art Camp is nestled in the Jemez Mountains where nature, friends and experienced instructors inspire creativity and fun. Six weeks of overnight Art Camp are offered in June and July. Campers, ages 8-14, explore a variety of art projects in different media, and contribute to installations or murals at the camp. The fun of summer camp in the mountains includes campfires, fishing, water-walking, hiking, sleeping under the stars, skits, storytelling, moonlight hike, and games. A dance at the end of the week celebrates friendships that can last a life time. Campers stay in dormitories, gather for meals in the dining hall, create art in studios and outdoors, and sing in the choir in the band shell. Explore the Web site and register online, view photos on facebook/Hummingbird Art Camp or call for more information. Tuition is $650 + $47.53 tax and $37.55 for additional art supplies. Week 1 May 27-June 3, Wk 2 June 3-June 10, Wk 4 June 17-24, Wk 5 June 24-July 1, Wk 7 July 8-15, Wk 8 July 15-22. Hummingbird Chess Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd. Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060; Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; Website: hummingbirdmusiccamp.com. Hummingbird Chess Camp is nestled in the Jemez Mountains. Children, ages 8-14, have expert instruction and tournaments. Chess Camp is Sunday to Sunday, June 10 through June 17. Other activities include fishing, water-walking, overnight hikes, campfires, moonlight hike to a waterfall, skits & storytelling with a fun dance on Saturday night. Campers stay in clean and comfortable dormitories. Camp Fee is $650 + $47.53 tax.

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Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060; Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; Web site: hummingbirdmusiccamp.com; Contact: Registrar. Hummingbird Music Camp is nestled in the Jemez Mountains. The camp is family owned and operated and is celebrating our 60th year. Children, ages 8-14, receive private and group lessons, from new beginners to advanced musicians in band, orchestra, piano, guitar or voice. In addition to recitals and concerts, activities include fishing, water-walking, overnight hikes, campfires, moonlight hike to a waterfall, skits & storytelling with a fun dance on Saturday night. Campers stay in clean, comfortable dormitories. A new camp begins every Sunday, May 27 to July 29. Camp tuition is $650 + $47.53 tax. UNM's Center for Development and Disability’s Camp Rising Sun, 2300 Menaul Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-272-5142; Email: camprisingsun@salud.unm.edu; Web site: cdd.unm.edu/camprisingsun; Contact: Karen Wright, Manager, Health Education. Camp Rising Sun (CRS) is an American Camp Association accredited residential camp for teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their peers. The camp is operated by the University of New Mexico during the first week of June each year in the Manzano Mountains, about 75 minutes SE of Albuquerque. The mission of CRS is to create camp magic through offering typical camp activities to teens with ASD, provide respite to families, and to offer training for students, community professionals, and volunteers regarding people with ASD. Activities include ropes adventure course, swimming, kayaking in the pool, archery, fishing, sports, creative arts, nature education, campouts, yoga, dance, African drumming and special evening and day programs and theme events. YMCA of Central New Mexico’s Camp Shaver, 22900 Highway 4, Jemez

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Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3572/Cell: 505-480-7417; Email: pbeam@ymcacnm.org; campshaver.org; Camp Contact: Phil Beam, Director. Located in the inspiring Jemez Mountains, Camp Shaver offers a beautiful and unique setting to develop character and nurture growth for children ages 7-14. Camp Shaver provides a safe, fun and awe-inspiring setting to develop self-esteem, personal character, learn teamwork and an appreciation and respect for the environment. 2018 sessions: 1. June 3 – 9 Star Wars; 2. June 10 – 16 Avengers Week; 3. June 17 – 23 Around the World; 4. June 24 – June 30 Disney Week; 5. July 8 – 20 (2 week session) Big Fun/Color wars; 6. July 22 – 28 Adventure Week; 7. July 29 – Aug. 4 Hunger Games. $600/week. Counselors in Training and Leaders in Training Sessions also available.

Day Programs Santa Fe and Surrounding Areas Arts Alive! Free Hands-on Workshops at Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, SF, NM 87505. Sponsored by Museum of New Mexico Foundation, International Folk Art Foundation, Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation and Gale Family Foundation. Ages 3 to 103. All workshops are from 10am-2pm. Programs begin on the hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum entrance free for Arts Alive! participants during workshop hours. Groups of 6 or more, call to guarantee free admission to the museum. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture: All participants need to reserve a space, call or email Joyce Begay-Foss at 505-476-1272 / joyce.begay-foss@state.nm.us. June 5 Micaceous Pottery; June 7 Beadwork; June 12 Pottery; June 14 Southwest Native American Foods. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art: Group Contact – 505-982-2226, ext. 109 or education@spanishcolonial.org. June 6 Tinwork; June 13 Micaceous Clay Pottery; June 20 Ramilletes; Firing of Micaceous Clay (from previous week). Museum of International Folk Art: Group Contact – Patricia Sigala 505-476-1212 / patricia.sigala@state.nm.us. July 24 & July 26 Huichol Beading; July 31 & Aug. 2 Make a Weaving with Trash; Aug. 7 & Aug. 9 Glass Bead Design. Santa Fe Botanical Garden: Group Contact – Mollie Parsons, 505-471-9103 mollie@santafebotanicalgarden.org. June 26 International Mud Day; July 10 Flower Art; July 24 Nature Sculpture. ARTsmart Summer Camp, 1201 Parkway Drive, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-9922787; Email: rchornenky@artsmartnm.org; Web site: artsmartnm.org; Camp Contact: Rebecca Chornenky. Join us at ARTsmart's Community Art Studio for visual arts camps that nurture children's creativity and wonder! The $125 fee includes all materials and healthy snacks. There are two age groups for camps: students entering Kindergarten (who have had experience in a structured classroom setting) through third grade, and for students entering third through sixth grade. Monday through Friday, 8am to noon. June 4-8: Sculpture Factor (K-3rd grade) Join us for a week full of 3D possibility as we explore of variety of materials to create form. We’ll start with paper techniques to make abstract shapes and masks, then move onto wood, clay and found objects to construct robots, buildings and imaginary creatures. Instructor: Melinda Baker. June 11-15: Passport to the Arts (K-3rd grade) Grab your passports and travel the world through art. We will explore the art, artists, and culture of many places around the world. Students will use a large variety of media and techniques to create multicultural works of art. Instructor: Vanessa Gonzalez. June 18-22: Creative Cafe (3rd-6th grade) Explore a variety of colorful crafts beyond the world of drawing and painting with fabric, printmaking, baskets, tin, papier mache, treasure boxes, and plexi-glass accordion books. Learn to combine mixed-media in new and imaginative ways. Instructor: Melinda Baker. June 25-29: Classic Creators (3rd-6th grade) During this camp we will be inspired by the work of famous artists, both historical and contemporary, and through their artwork, we will learn to work with materials in new and different ways. Instructor: Vanessa Gonzalez. July 9-13: Puppetry (K3rd grade) Tell stories with your own three dimensional creations as we create puppets with a variety of art supplies. We will be using sculptural materials, paint, fabric and decorations to make our puppets and towards the end of the week we will practice our own puppet plays. Instructor: Melinda Baker. July 16-20: Animalia (K-3rd grade) Peacocks, tigers, parrots and zebras! Artists will enjoy a variety of mediums as they create artwork inspired by the rich patterns and beautiful creatures of our animal world. Folk tales and legends will provide inspiration for a vivid and colorful variety of projects. Instructor: Vanessa Gonzalez. July 23-27: Incredible Creatures (K-3rd grade) Unleash your imagination in a fun exploration of critters from dinosaurs, dragons, aliens and mythological creatures. Using books, videos, and famous artists for inspiration, we’ll create paintings, collage and sculptures of our favorite critters. Instructor: Melinda Baker. July 30-August 3: Bookmaking/Paper Making (3-6th grade) In this camp we will explore the fundamentals of paper making and will continued on page 49

Wilderness expeditions for youth ages 10-18 Adult and Family Treks

Discover...Wilderness Adventure

2018 Trek Registration is open Discover...Arts and Culture Discover..Science and Nature

Discover...You! 505-248-0563

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Pandemonium Productions presents

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP JUNE 11 – JULY 22 Performances at the James A. Little Theatre Rehearsals at The New Mexico School for the Arts

Call 505-920-0704 for information Space is limited; scholarships available www.pandemoniumprod.org

This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, by the National Endowment for the Arts and New Mexico Childrens Foundation

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Summer Tutoring Grades K-12 $32/hour 103 Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe

Call Bina at (505) 819-7220 Give your child a head start or just make Math & Science fun! Santa Fe

FILMMAKERS INK MAKING STORIES INTO MOVIES

Santa Fe Summer Camp Session 1: June 11 - 15 Session 2: August 6 - 10 Special FX Filmmaking Ages 8 - 10 9:00am - 12:30pm $225

Filmmaking/Acting Intensive Ages 11 - 14 9:00am - 3:00pm $395

Location Santa Fe Womens Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail

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JUNE 5 AUGUST 3

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AFTERNOON PROGRAM

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DESIGN • YOGA

• WATER FUN

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• ROBOTICS • IMPROV & MORE CALL PROGRAM DIRECTOR NEAL TURNQUIST AT 983-1621 OR EMAIL SUMMER@RIOGRANDESCHOOL.ORG

FULL DAY CAMP WITH BEFORE AND AFTER CARE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CHALLENGING,INSPIRING, AND NUTURING CHILDREN SINCE 1978 RIOGRANDESCHOOL.ORG

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create our own fabulous books in a variety of styles. Instructor: Vanessa Gonzalez. August 6-10: Cartooning/Graphic Novel (3-6th grade) Create a comic character and develop an extended story in colorful detail while learning classic cartooning techniques of shading, text, motion, and sequence, Study other favorite cartoon and comic artists and practice narrative exercises to move your story past the first page. Our goal is to finalize a completed mini-graphic novel. Instructor: Melinda Baker. BeGreaterThanAverage Robotics and STEM Camps, 6391 Roadrunner Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87144; Phone: 505-715-7732; Email: sagruenig@aol.com; Web site: BeGreaterThanAverage.org; Contact: Shelly Gruenig, CEO. Awarded Top 5 Summer Camps! Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Camps, workshops and enrichment programs for kids 6 and older in Abq, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and other locations. Media Arts, Stop-Motion Animation, Robots, Minecraft, Programming, Computer Aided Design all taught through hands-on experiences where students learn using a peer mentoring model that is highly effective and powerful for learning, as well as fun and exciting. Bina Thompkins’ Math & Science Tutoring, 103 Saint Francis Dr., SF, NM 87501. Phone: 505-819-7220, 505-670-2488; Email: bina@newmexicofirm.com; Contact: Bina Thompkins. All ages. Make Math and Science Fun! $32/hour. Camp Invention, Various locations throughout NM. Phone: 800-968-4332; Email: campinvention@invent.org; Web site: campinvention.org; Contact: Customer Relations. Wild and crazy ideas become reality in this year’s all-new Camp Invention program, Fast Forward! A nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having Fun! Activities include challenges and achievements from the brightest thinkers around — National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees – to inspire children! This year, campers will bring their “smart” home to life with smart furniture and eco-smart energy, design a robotic dog and diagnose puppy problems, explore sensors by designing tracks for an Optibot, a robot that senses dark and light surfaces, and build Cake Catapults! Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that allow children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up. Visit website or call to register. Use promo code RegCamp15 to save $15 (expires 5/4). Filmmakers Ink: Filmmaking/Acting Intensive, Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: 413-320-6071; Website: Filmmakers-Ink.com; Contact: Patrick McCullough, Director. Make Movies with Filmmakers Ink during their Summer Filmmaking Camps in Santa Fe, the weeks of June 11 - 15 and Aug. 6 - 10. Professional award-winning filmmakers help you create your movies, from script-to-screen. The 11 to 15 year old Full Day program includes, Filmmaking, Acting and Screenwriting. Cost: $395. The morning Special FX program is for 8 to 10 year olds. Work together to develop an idea for a film, then write, produce, shoot, direct and act in a 5 - 10 minute movie together with an experienced filmmaker. Screen a rough cut for your family and friends at your Premiere on the final day of film camp. Cost:$225 Institute for Applied Ecology’s Forest Bound – Native Plant Ecology Training Program, Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM. Phone: 360-927-2147; Email: forestbound@appliedeco.org; Web site: npsnm.org/summer-training; Camp Contact: Sara Digby. Forest Bound is a Free 5-day (8:30am–2:30pm) native plant ecology training program in the Santa Fe or Cibola national forests for youth ages 14-18, exploring native plants through a botanical, environmental, social and cultural lens. Students are trained in native seed collection and cleaning, proper collection of plant specimens, vegetation monitoring, and data collection. They learn to build their own plant press, use botanical terms to describe and identify plants, cook with plants and make herbal recipes, and more! At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate in basic native plant ecology. Little Earth School Summer Day Camp, 321 W. Zia Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-988-1968. Web site: littleearthschool.org; Contact: Ellen Souberman, Director. Memorable summer experiences for children ages 4 to 9, June 4 through Aug. 10. Five two-week sessions for all ages. Minimum enrollment: one session. Four or five days per week. 10% tuition discount for children who enroll for the entire summer. Art, cooking, weekly nature field trips, swimming, and games. Low student-teacher ratio. Enrollment limited. For more information or to request a brochure and pre-registration form call 988-1968. May Center for Learning’s Summer LEAP 2018, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-7407; Email: patty@maycenter.org; Web site: maycenter.org; Camp Contact: Patty Conway. May Center offers academic enrichment programs for early childhood through 9th grade in Santa Fe. Intensive instruction in reading, writing, math, executive functioning. Half and full day

options available. New Mexico Fencing Foundation Summer Camps, New Mexico Fencing Foundation Summer Camps, 1306 Clark Rd., SF, NM. Phone: 505-699-2034; Email: nmfencing@gmail.com; Contact: James Odom. Summer Camps are a great way to introduce kids to fencing. Each camp is for first year or new and novice fencers ages 8-13. We provide all equipment. We teach the fundamentals of footwork, bladework, tactics and technique. Our camps are designed to be high energy and fun. Fencers learn the rules of engagement, scoring system and etiquette. We have State of the Art Modern and Safe equipment for all fencers. Our central location is convenient. Camp attendance is limited to 12 participants. Instruction is exclusively given by James Odom who has 32 years of experience including US National Coach for 2009. June 4-7, July 9-12, July 23-26. Times: 9:30-1:30pm. What to bring: Water Bottle (very important), Athletic Shoes with laces. Bring lunch for noon, snack for breaks. Pandemonium Production's Musical Theatre Summer Semester, 6532 Camino Rojo, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-920-0704; Email: pandemoniumprod@aol.com; Web site: pandemoniumprod.org; Contact: Chris Leslie - Executive Director. June 11–July 22, 9am-1pm, Monday through Friday, ages 7-17. Ready to rock? Students study acting, singing and dancing and perform in the 50s rock-n-roll musical…Grease! Performances at the James A. Little Theatre, rehearsals at The New Mexico School for the Arts. Space is limited; scholarships available. $695 pd in full/payment plans available. Rio Grande School Summer Camp, 715 Camino Cabra, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-1621; Email: summer@riograndeschool.org; Web site: riograndeschool.org/summer; Contact: Neal Turnquist, Director. Ages 3 years old through 6th Grade, weekly beginning June 4 and ending Aug. 3. 8am3pm with aftercare available until 5:30pm. K-6th Grade Camp: Weekly camps that integrate enriched learning experiences with play, creative expression and adventure-based learning. Morning, afternoon, and full-day options available. Campers attending the morning session will choose an enrichment class in which they will learn alongside our educators, who average more than 10 years experience. The afternoon sessions will take advantage of our lovely and safe 5-acre campus and focus on adventure education, design-thinking, and trips to museums and other exciting locales near campus. Pre-K Camp (3 and 4 year olds): Each week our experienced pre-K educators, led by RGS early childhood educator Peggy Aragon, will design and lead child-centered activities that encourage discovery, imagination, and inspire creativity in a fun-filled, nurturing environment. The rich array of activities include gardening, cooking, dramatic play, art projects, water play and lots of outside time. Santa Fe Children's Museum Summer Programs, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF NM 87505. Phone: 505-989-8359, x 124. Email: abradley@santafechildrensmuseum.org; Web site: santafechildrensmuseum.org/weekly-programs; Contact: Leona Hillary, Programs Manager. The mission of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning by creating educational exhibits across the arts, sciences, and cultures that encourage children and communities to explore, imagine, play, and grow together. SFCM provides a dynamic educational setting comprised of high-quality exhibits, programs, and community events that encourage interactive exploration and discovery, critical thinking, problem-solving, and stimulate sensory and cognitive curiosity. Our Weekly Programs include: Wee Wednesdays are a time for toddler and family-centered activities, every Wednesday from 9am to 11am; at Seeds and Sprouts enjoy interactive gardening activities, every Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm; during Thursdays are Yours receive free admission for children under the age of 16, every Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm; Open Art Studio is sure to get you in touch with your creative genius, Fridays from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. These programs are free with admission ($5 for children and $7.50 for adults). Santa Fe Climbing Center’s Climbing Adventure Camps & Classes, 3008 Cielo Ct., SF, NM. Phone: 505-986-8944; Email: info@climbsantafe.com; Web site: climbsantafe.com. Summer Climbing Adventure camps and classes at our new location–bigger and better indoor climbing. Summer camps with indoor and outdoor climbing, wilderness survival skills, hikes and other outdoor, adventure-based activities. Weeklong camps, 8am to 4pm, $349 per week. Multi-day summer camps for ages 5 to 8, May 29, June 4, 18, 25, July 9, Aug. 6, 13 and 20. Ages 9 to 13: June 11, 25, July 9, 16, 23, Aug. 6, 13 and 20. Ages 12 to 15: July 30. Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education: Kids Stuff, 6401 Richards Ave., SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-428-1676; Email: maria.montoya3@sfcc.edu; Web site: sfcc.edu/ce; Contact: Maria Montoya, Administrative Assistant. Enjoy summer weeklong Kids Stuff camps at Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education. Classes are offered to kids between the ages of 3 and 17 from May 29 through Aug. 3. Red Cross swimming lescontinued on page 50

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sons, tennis, robotics, computer programming, cooking and the Ropes Challenge Adventure Camp are just a sampling of the classes the SFCC Continuing Education offers. Sign up for a brochure today at sfcc.edu/ce/kids or call 505-428-1676. Registration begins April 2. Santa Fe Opera Storytellers Summer Camp, 301 Opera Drive, SF NM 87506. Phone: 505-986-5955; Email: operastorytellers@santafeopera.org; Web site: santafeopera.org/discover/youth/opera-storytellers-summer-camp; Contact: Brandon Neal, Education/Community Programs Administrative Coordinator. Opera Storytellers create original opera activating their voices, bodies and imaginations, expanding their individual potential through creative exploration and discovery. For children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Santa Fe Public Libraries Summer Reading Program - "Libraries Rock," Main Library, La Farge Branch, Southside Branch, SF, NM. Phone: 505955-6837 (Main Library Children's Room); Email: ljsimmons@ci.santa-fe.nm.us; Web site: santafelibrary.org; Contact: Leslie Simmons. "Libraries Rock” is for

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children up through age 12. They can read books for fun and prizes. The grand prize drawing is for a bicycle. We will have super programs featuring magic, music, juggling, animals, and more. All the activities are free. Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences Summer Camp, 5912 Jaguar Dr., SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-438-8585; Email: office@santafeschool.org; Web site: santafeschool.org; Contact: Gina Kinstle, Program Coordinator. Weekly camps for ages 3 to 15, June 11 through Aug. 3. Sessions: M-F 9am-3pm. Beforecare 89am, Aftercare 3-5 pm. Exciting, Educational, Entertaining Camps specially designed for a wide range of ages, with themes like World of Color, Love of Nature, Slime & Other Crazy Concoctions, Jedi Alliance, Minecraft, Creature Design, Dungeons & Dragons, and Japan Camp, just to name a few. Most camps $230 per week. Financial aid available. Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-4676427; Email: camps@santafewaldorf.org; Web site: santafewaldorf.org/camps; Contact: Leigh Patton, Coordinator. New Summer Camps at Santa Fe Waldorf School! Four weeklong sessions, June 4-8, June 11-15, Aug. 6-10 & Aug. 13-17. Children currently enrolled in grades 1-5 are eligible to participate in four separate weeklong camp programs: HeART Week, Travel the World, Fantastic Fiber Fun, and Repurpose, Reimagine and Recycle – at a cost of $250/week. Before and After Care are also available. Skateboard School’s Summer Skate Camps, 825 Early Street, #H, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-474-0074; Email: skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Web site: skateboardsafety.com; Camp Contact: Joe Lehm. Ramp and Bowls Camps in Santa Fe: Young riders will get expert instruction, mornings at Public Skate Parks and afternoons at our Indoor Private Park. Ages 8 and up, 9am to 4pm. May 28-June 1, June 11-15, July 2-6, July 16-20, July 23-27. Cost $275 plus tax. Long Board Camps in Santa Fe: Ride the school's boards and learn to turn, stop and slide while riding local bike paths and at our Indoor Park. Ages 9 and up. 9am to 4pm. June 4-6, June 18-20, July 9-11, Aug 6-8. Cost $200 plus tax.

Rio Rancho BeGreaterThanAverage Robotics and STEM Camps, 6391 Roadrunner Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87144; Phone: 505-715-7732; Email: sagruenig@aol.com; Web site: BeGreaterThanAverage.org; Contact: Shelly Gruenig, CEO. Awarded Top 5 Summer Camps! Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Camps, workshops and enrichment programs for kids 6 and older in Abq, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and other locations. Media Arts, Stop-Motion Animation, Robots, Minecraft, Programming, Computer Aided Design all taught through hands-on experiences where student learn using a peer mentoring model that is highly effective and powerful for learning, as well as fun and exciting.

June 4-8 / 8:30am – 4pm Ballet and Contemporary Dance Camp (Ages 6-14) Full week is $250*

July 16-20 / 8:30am – 4pm Young Choreographers Camp (ages 8-18) $250 full week*

June 11-15 / 8:30am – 4pm Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Camp (ages 6-14) Full week is $250*

July 23-27 / 9am – 12pm Little Movers Dance Camp (ages 4-5) $180 full week*

June 18-22 / 10am – 3pm Adaptive Dance Camp (ages 8-18) Supported by the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. $50 full week.

July 23-27 / 12pm – 4pm Behind-the-Scenes Creative Tech Camp (ages 10-18) $180 full week*

June 25-29 / 8:30am – 4pm Musical Theater Dance Camp (ages 6-14) Full week is $250* July 9-13 / 8:30am – 4pm Dance Re-Mix Camp (ages 6-14) Full week is $250*

July 30 - Aug 3 / 9am – 1pm Summer Dance Intensive (ages 10 – Adult) Designed for motivated and experienced dancers. $180 full week*

*A limited number of partial scholarships are available, for sibling or multiple camp discounts, Day rates and Extended care contact Ana@KeshetArts.org or 505.224.9808 for more details.

Keshet Center for the Arts 4121 Cutler Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87110 KeshetArts.org | 505.224.9808

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico, 3333 Truman St. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-881-0777; Email: admin@bgccnm.org; Web site: bgccnm.org; Contact: Chazz Peterson, Albuquerque Unit Director - Stephen Williamson, Rio Rancho Unit Director. Breakfast/Lunch Included, Educational Field Trips, Indoor/Outdoor Fun, Make New Friends! Spots Fill Up Fast! Club members learn leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and become healthy individuals who are ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Galloping Grace Youth Ranch: Animal Life and Farm Life Camps, 1500 Sea Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Phone: 719-464-1140; Email: info@ggyr.org or becky@ggyr.org; Web site: ggyr.org; Contact: Becky Panaccione - GGYR Camp Administrator. Weekly Camps June 11-July 26, Monday-Thursday from 9am-1pm $150/kid weekly - sibling and promotional discounts! Featuring two exciting day camps for kids ages 4-11 years old, Animal Life and Farm Life are educational, interactive and fun camps that provide opportunities for kids to learn about animals and farming. Camps include hands-on activities and crafts led by our very own Junior Leaders at our working ranch. Bottle feed calves, milk goats, grow a garden, learn about beekeeping, hold baby chicks, work with butterflies, and learn about food sources. Camps are broken into 4-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds, and 9-11 year olds. Hannah Stephens’ Voice and Piano Studio, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-221-6464; Email: hannah@hannahstephens.com; Web site: hannahstephens.com; Contact: Hannah Stephens. Hannah Stephens is an opera singer and children's performer, with a master's degree in vocal performance from the acclaimed Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Hannah teaches voice to singers of all ages and abilities and piano lessons to young beginners. Voice lessons are $30 per 45 minute lesson, and piano lessons are $20 per half hour lesson. Lessons include optional music theory and musicianship. Discounts are available. Located in Southeast Rio Rancho.

Albuquerque Learners Chess Academy Summer Camps, Abq and Rio Rancho locations, UNM School of Law (north campus), 1117 Stanford Dr. NE, Abq, NM 87106 and FBCRR Education Center, 3906 19th Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505369-6026; Email: learnerschess@gmail.com; Web site: learnerschess.org; Contact: Lisa, Executive Assistant to Executive Director. Fun and enriching weeklong chess camps for students of all skill levels! Come join our experienced and engaging chess coaches for an unforgettable and educational summer experience! 10 weeks available. Come as many weeks as you like or need. Half-days & early/late drop off/pick up available! Albuquerque: 6/4 - 6/8, 6/11 6/15, 6/18 - 6/22, 6/25 - 6/29, 7/2 - 7/6 (4 days - off July 4), 7/9 - 7/13, 7/16 - 7/20, 7/23 - 7/27, 7/30 - 8/3, 8/6 - 8/10. Rio Rancho: 6/11 - 6/15, 6/25 - 6/29, 7/23 -7/27. Rio Rancho City Summer Camp, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE; Ste. 100, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Phone: 505-891-5015; Email: ParksandRec@RRNM.Gov; Web site: rrnm.gov/summercamp; Contact: Melanie Rodriguez, Marketing Coordinator. The City of Rio Rancho offers a high-quality Summer Camp program for children between the ages of 6 to 14. The mission of Summer Camp is to offer a safe place where children can go during summer break from school, while having a fun experience and developing new friendships. The curriculum consists of traditional and non-traditional sports, cooperative games, arts and crafts, field-trips, swimming, and other group activities. Summer Camp is staffed with experienced Camp counselors that provide a structured, safe environment. To register visit our website or call. rrnm.gov/onlineregistration or call 505-891-5015.

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Tap! Tap! Tap! Tap!

@AlleyKats Studios alleykats2010@gmail. com

Ages 6-15 15 all levels with a Tots Early y Bird Class ages 3-5 ( M,W,F ) End of Camp Performance at N4th Theater!

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SpringStone Montessori Schools, Abq and Rio Rancho, NM. Web site: springstonekids.com. Nationally accredited schools accepting children infant–6 years. Schools are open Mon-Fri, 6:30am–6pm. Four state-of-the-art facilities: N. Abq Acres–7940 Carmel Ave NE, 505-821-8181; UNM Area–1615 Randolph Ct. SE, 505-242-1234; Paradise Hills–4598 Paradise Blvd. NW, 505-897-8111; Rio Rancho–2441 Grande SE, 505-994-8111. Enrichment Programs.

Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas ABC Wellness, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Web site: abcwellness.com; Contact: Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, Owner/Counselor. Ages 18 months–adult. Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, provides a drug-free treatment alternative for children & adults who have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, headache/migraine & chronic pain.

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Albuquerque Academy’s Think Academy Summer and ThinkIt!, 6400 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-858-8811; Email: SUMMER_MAIL@aa.edu; Web site: aa.edu/thinksummer; Contact: Virginia Schultz, Associate Director. Think Academy Summer: June 4-July 13. Pre-K to pre-grade 12; 8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday; extended care until 5:45 pm. Lots of spots in over 250 summer offerings, including six-week academic-enrichment and fine-arts classes; athletics and aquatics; full-day recreational Day Camp with enriched activities (8am-3:30pm); half-day recreational and sports camps (noon-3:30pm). Think Academy Summer emphasizes active-learning for all ages through a wide range of engaging, cross-disciplinary options: architecture (featuring Design Studio architecture courses); languages; math and science; reading, writing, and literature; dance; drama; and visual arts. Extensive mid-school offerings include DJ school, desert survival, water polo, hip hop, persuasive writing, steel drums, ceramics, object-oriented programming, app development, Magic: the Gathering, life science, circus arts, fencing, guitar, speed and agility training, yoga, and Musical Theatre: Singin’ In the Rain. ThinkIt! July Summer Camp: Want two more weeks of summer fun for pre-grades 1-5? July 16-July 27; 8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday; extended care until 5:45 p.m. ThinkIt! Summer Camp is modular, so you can build a part- or full-day schedule for your child based on your family’s needs. See the ThinkIt! camp offerings inside the Think Academy Summer catalog and at aa.edu/thinkit. ABQ BioPark’s Camp BioPark, 903 10th St. SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505848-7180; Email: biopark@cabq.gov; Web site: abqbioparkcamp.com; Contact: Katie Carillo, Education Clerk. Camp BioPark is for children, preK - grade 9. Learn science through hands-on activities, games and art. Join us to explore the fascinating world of plants and animals! Locations include the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium & Botanic Garden. Camp BioPark will run June 4-July 29. Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Ave. SW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-242-4750, ext. 3; Email: jessica@abqliltheatre.org; Web site: albuquerquelittletheatre.org/education/summer-camps-2018; Contact: Jessica Quindlen, Sales Coordinator. Musical Bootcamp: July 9-27 (Mon - Fri), 9amnoon, Ages 8-17, $350. An intensive musical theatre program that offers training in acting, dancing, ensemble work and group singing. Your camper will learn scenes, lyrics and choreography culminating in a showcase for family and continued on page 52

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friends. No experience necessary, just a passion to learn and a desire to be involved in what it takes to put together a musical. Let’s Put On A Play: June 18-29 (Mon - Fri), 9am-noon, Ages 12-17, $225. All the world’s a stage and here’s a chance to learn everything about what goes into putting on a play. You’ll meet new friends, audition for a part, learn lines and blocking and work with costumes and props, as you prepare for a showcase on ALT’s historic stage. This camp is perfect for all skill levels and everyone’s guaranteed a role and a fun time! Fairytales We Love: July 30-Aug. 2 (Mon - Thur), Mini Camp 9:30am11am, Ages 4-6, $60. If your children love to use their imagination to play pretend and act out stories, this is the class for them. This creative dramatics class uses theatre games, favorite stories and songs to help young children explore the magic of theatre. Playbuilders: June 4-15 (Mon - Fri), 9am-noon, Ages 7-11, $225. Our most popular education offering! In this one-of-a-kind camp, you’ll create your own character and improvise scenarios which will be incorporated into an original script. You’ll learn theatre basics as you rehearse the play alongside your new friends and prepare for a showcase on ALT’s historic stage! Albuquerque Museum School Summer Art Camp, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-7255; Email: tasedillo@cabq.gov; Web site: cabq.gov/museum; Contact: Theresa Sedillo, Education Assistant. Make the Museum your summer classroom! Preschool Adventures in Art (ages 4-6). Halfday Youth Studios (ages 6-10). New! Full-day Youth Studio (ages 9-14). AlleyKats Tap Company’s Summer Kidz Camp, 222 Truman St NE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 702-755-7924; Email: alleykats2010@gmail.com; Web site: alleykatstapcompany.com; Contact: Luke A. Loffelmacher. Alley Kats Summer Kidz Tap Camp, ages 6-15, will focus on each and every element associated with tap dancing from its beginning origins, to onstage/broadway tap dance and rhythm style tappin'. Each kid will explore tap history and music appreciation while learning the best tap technique for simultaneous focus on music/rhythmic patterns, but also core body/feet work. Everyday, the Alley Kats Tap Camp will be jam packed with activities, dance and music projects geared towards the amazing art of tap dancing. Instruction will be lead by AlleyKat company dancers and staff members all highly qualified in each role. All additional info and details are included within a camp catalog/sign-up packet & price plans. Find us on Facebook or Instagram. June 4th-23rd ( 3 weeks ), 9am-2:30pm, Mon & Wed, 9am-3pm Fridays. 8am-8:45am Tots Early Bird Class, ages 3-5, ( M,W,F ).

is due with application, which is applied toward tuition. 10% Discount for each additional session and receive an additional 10% early payment discount when paid in full by May 20. Ballet Intensive is a two-week program (June 18 – June 29) for pre-professional ballet dancers to further develop their artistry and technique. Guest master teachers will inspire and challenge the dancers with daily ballet technique and pointe classes as well as expand their knowledge through variations and cross training with modern and stretch and strength classes. For ages 10 and up. Cost is $605 for the full Workshop or $385 for one week. $75 non-refundable deposit is due with application which is applied toward tuition. 10% early payment discount when paid in full by May 20 (*only applicable for full workshop pricing). Boys’ tuition 1/2 off & no early payment discount. Bates Premier Taekwondo & Jiu Jitsu, 3880 Menaul Blvd. NE, Ste. C, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-985-9091; Email: batespremiertkd@yahoo.com; Web site: batespremiertkd.com; Contact: Coach Chee. Summer Special includes 3 months daily fitness and martial arts classes Mondays-Saturdays, registration, uniform, 1 parent date night and belt test to next rank for only $225! May 23-Aug 11th. Ages 2-adult. We also have a special Little Braves program for ages 2-4. Parents and their children can train together and enjoy the same sport. We focus on family, fitness and fun! Martial Arts training emphasizes mental focus, respect, discipline, self control, hard work, flexibility, agility, speed, endurance, strength and stamina. No contracts! Free trial class. BeGreaterThanAverage Robotics and STEM Camps, 6391 Roadrunner Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87144; Phone: 505715-7732; Email: sagruenig@aol.com; Web site: BeGreaterThanAverage.org; Contact: Shelly Gruenig, CEO. Awarded Top 5 Summer Camps! Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Camps, workshops and enrichment programs for kids 6 and older in Abq, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and other locations. Media Arts, Stop-Motion Animation, Robots, Minecraft, Programming, Computer Aided Design all taught through hands-on experiences where student learn using a peer mentoring model that is highly effective and powerful for learning, as well as fun and exciting. Benson Music Studio, Abq, NM. Phone: 505-268-0906; Email: CAROLBENS@Gmail.com; Contact: Carol Benson. Central Albuquerque location near expressway. Violin for all ages. Symphony member, cafe fiddler with international experience teaching in universities, public schools, and music schools, catering to your child's needs. Specialty in Swedish folk.

Alliance Francaise d'Albuquerque’s French for Children, 2917 Carlisle Blvd NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505 872-9288; Email: karin@frings.us; Web site: Blackman Martial Arts Academy’s Summer Maxwell Museum of Anthropology campers afabq.com; Contact: Karin Frings. A perfect first experi- are early humans celebrating their cave Program, 9900 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste. B, Abq, NM ence with a foreign language. Children will learn 87111. Phone: 505-856-5616; Email: BlackmanTKD@aol.com; painting! Courtesy photo. French basic conversation and songs & games in a playWeb site: BlackmanTKD.com; Contact: Rebecca Bogolub, ful atmosphere. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11am. Ages General Manager. Ages 3-Adult. Flexible Class Schedule! 6-11. Sign up per week, June and July, $52 /week; sibling discount. Blackman Martial Arts Academy offers Traditional & Olympic style Taekwondo, Hapkido, Weapons, & Basic Self Defense Classes. Morning, afternoon, & evening Ann Silva's Sewing Center Camp Sew Fun, 4520 Alexander Blvd. NE, Abq, classes. Enrolling now for our Kids Summer Program. Daytime and evening NM 87107. Phone: 505-881-5253; Email: julie@annsilvas.com; Web site: class times available, Official Martial Arts Uniform, Break a real board and earn annsilva.com; Contact: Julie Hogan, Camp Director. Camp Sew Fun offered June White Belt. Space is limited, pre-register by May 31 to guarantee enrollment. 4 through Aug. 3. Ages 6-16. Regardless of project, skills, safety and fun are Voted “Best Martial Arts Classes,” “Best Kids Classes” in 2012, 2013, 2014, & 2015 the focus of each class. 3 hour sessions, morning or afternoon, 1 to 5 days, $24 by ABQ The Magazine, The Alibi Newspaper, and Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick to $120, plus kit fee. We provide machines and basic supplies. Small class sizes Awards! Come see why we are an award-winning Martial Arts School. Develop provide individualized attention. Some call it STEM training, but for over 25 your child’s confidence through a fun learning environment. years we've called it CAMP SEW FUN! Bosque School Summer, 4000 Bosque School Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM, 6913 Natalie NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-898-6388; Email: marisa.gay@bosqueschool.org; Web site: bosqueschool.org; 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Web site: brtnm.com; Contact: Katherine Camp Contact: Zach Lang, Bosque Summer Director. Grades 1-12. From magical Giese, Executive/Artistic Director. Budding Ballerina Boot Camp is specially spells to daring heroes, dive into the captivating world of Harry Potter. Harness designed for the serious 8-12 year old up and coming dancer. Classes will the powers of "The Force" and experience lightsaber dueling in the Star Wars include ballet technique, stretch and strength with pre-pointe, variations, and camp. Power up your "Sticks" while learning the beat of the drum or finessing jazz. The week will conclude with a short studio performance on Friday at the ancient martial art of Arnis. You'll find all of this and more at Bosque 4:30pm. The Budding Ballerina Boot Camp is 12:30 -4:30pm. Monday through Summer June 4-July 27. Sign up for one-week or all eight. The choice is yours. Friday; July 16 – 20. Tuition is $240. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due with the application and is applied towards tuition. A 10% discount is Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico, 3333 Truman St. NE, Abq, NM applied toward tuition when paid in full by May 20. Fairy Tale Dance Camp is 87110. Phone: 505-881-0777; Email: admin@bgccnm.org; Web site: bgccnm.org; for children ages 5 -9 years old. Classes will include ballet, jazz, modern Contact: Chazz Peterson, Albuquerque Unit Director - Stephen Williamson, Rio dance, flamenco, crafts, and acting. Each week, activities will be centered on a Rancho Unit Director. Breakfast/Lunch Included, Educational Field Trips, different fairy tale with an emphasis on development of coordination, music Indoor/Outdoor Fun, Make New Friends! Spots Fill Up Fast! Club members learn appreciation, and performing abilities. Each session is 9am – noon. Monday leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and become healthy individuals through Friday. July 9 -27. Cost per session is $150. $30 non-refundable deposit continued on page 54

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who are ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Camp Invention, Various locations throughout NM. Phone: 800-968-4332; Email: campinvention@invent.org; Web site: campinvention.org; Contact: Customer Relations. Wild and crazy ideas become reality in this year’s all-new Camp Invention program, Fast Forward! A nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having Fun! Activities include challenges and achievements from the brightest thinkers around — National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees – to inspire children! This year, campers will bring their “smart” home to life with smart furniture and eco-smart energy, design a robotic dog and diagnose puppy problems, explore sensors by designing tracks for an Optibot, a robot that senses dark and light surfaces, and build Cake Catapults! Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that allow children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up. Visit website or call to register. Use promo code RegCamp15 to save $15 (expires 5/4). Children's Choice Enrichment Camps, 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Ste. 101, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-2880; Email: info@childrens-choice.org; Web site: childrens-choice.org; Contact: Mark - Office Coordinator. Ages 6-12. Weeklong Enrichment Camps, 9:30am - 3:30pm (Before and After care available for free 7am - 9:30am, 3:30pm - 6pm) to register go to Web site or call. $174/week Early Bird Registration before 4/13/18. $184/week after 4/13/18. June 4-8 Theater (6-8) Heather Yeo; June 11-15 Sports (6-8) Angela McBride & Harry Potter (9-12) Heather Yeo; June 18-22 Art (6-8) Kendyl Tucker & Sports (9-12) Angela McBride; June 25-29 Sports (6-8) Angela McBride & Film (9-12) Chris Walsh; July 9-13 Science (6-12) Britt Portman; July 16-20 Action Arcade (6-8) Rusty Rutherford & Cooking (9-12) Kendyl Tucker; July 23-27 Trashion (6-8) Lila Martinez & Action Arcade (9-12) Rusty Rutherford; July 30-Aug. 3 Trashion (9-12) Lila Martinez. Best of The City - Best Summer Camp - ABQ the Magazine. Children's Choice Summer Camp, 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Ste. 101, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-2880; Email: info@childrens-choice.org; Web site: childrens-choice.org; Contact: Mark, Office Coordinator. Ages 5-12. Field Trips, Enrichment Activities, Swimming, Clubs. Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm, May 29-Aug. 10, $145/week. 3-day option available at select schools $125/week. Locations: Bandelier Elementary, Double Eagle Elementary, Inez Elementary, North Star Elementary, Sombra Del Monte Elementary. COA After School Recognition; CYFD 5-Star Rated; Best of The City Summer Camp - ABQ the Magazine. Children's Grief Center of New Mexico’s Family Day Camp, 3001 Trellis Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Phone: 505-323-0478; Website: childrensgrief.org; Email: info@childrensgrief.org. A half-day, free program for bereaved families including camp-like activities and time for remembrance and a shared meal. July 14. City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Tennis Lessons, 7205 Constitution NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-6682; Email: njromero@cabq.gov; Web site: cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/tennis; Camp Contact: Nicholas Romero. Tennis lessons offered this summer for kids and adults! No need to have experience. We offer beginner and intermediate level lessons. Our lessons are offered at Jerry Cline, Sierra Vista, Ventana Ranch and Arroyo Del Oso! Please call for more information. Congregation Albert Early Childhood Center’s Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-0306. Email: ecc@congregationalbert.org; Web site: congregationalbert.org; Contact: Dale S. Cooperman. Are you seeking an early learning community taught by experienced, qualified and nurturing early childhood educators who foster a love of learning, and where children learn that education is both fun and important? Join our FOCUS 5 Star school community, where joyful learners are created and supported as unique individuals. Since 1982, our preschool and kindergarten classes have provided families with inspiring and developmentally appropriate programs for children ages 2–kindergarten. We also provide exciting enrichment classes that enhance our already rich curriculum. All faiths and families welcome. Call and inquire about part-time or full-time choices.

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Congregation B'nai Israel Preschool, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-266-0155, ext. 110; Email: preschool@bnaiisrael-nm.org; Contact: Samantha Newcomb - Preschool Director. The Adventure Is Here: Congregation B'nai Israel Preschool offers an engaging play-based program. Ages 18 months – 2nd grade. Our Summer Camp offers two sessions. Session I (June 4-June 29) - Trek on a Jungle Safari and Session II (July 2- July 31)- Ship through the Sahara. Join us on the adventure.

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Albuquerque Summer Intensive, Young Dancers Intensive, and Kidz Dance Camps, 3805 Academy Parkway South NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-296-9465; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Web site: dtsw.com; Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells or Jordan Slocum. Three distinctly different programs for dancers of all ages: 1) Dance New Mexico Intensive for Advanced/Intermediate levels that includes Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Conditioning, Kinesiology, Musical Theater, Partnering/Pas de Duex, and more for three weeks in June. 2) Young Dancers Intensive for ages 8-14 with the same curriculum as Dance New Mexico, including beginning partnering, except for the addition of special pre-pointe classes for the younger less experienced attendees to be held in both June and July. 3) Four weeks of fun Kidz Camps for ages 3-8 with different themes each week spread out through June/July. Email or call for exact dates and guest faculty. Explora Camps Excite Summer Learning! 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Abq NM 87104. Phone: 505-224-8341 Web site: explora.us. Contact: Reservations Manager, email: reservations@explora.us Registration is now open for Weeklong Summer Camps Grades PreK-12. June 4–Aug. 10: Book early as spaces fill fast. Explora camps offer a fun way for kids to get their hands into chemistry, biology, art, engineering, physics, and a whole lot more. Your child can be a rocket designer, nature illustrator, chemistry chef, forensic investigator, escape room designer, magnet scientist, print maker, computer programmer, or another kind of adventurer! Morning, afternoon, or stay-the-day options; dozens of different topics and activities; optional before and after care. For Ages 12-15: Be a Summer Youth Apprentice: Explore science, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities and field trips, gain leadership skills helping with summer camps. Call 224-8320 or email spratt@explora.us to apply. Sessions offered are June 4-22 or July 9-27. Explora also offers May 28-June 1 Camps for children with Autism Ages 5-10 and Companion Camp for Siblings and Friends who have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, or 4. At Explora, we've got parties down to a science! Host your next birthday party or other party at Explora, and choose a fun learning activity for the guests. Visit our web site to get details on other cool events at Explora for kids - and adults - of all ages! Explora is also a smart choice for group visits and field trips for groups of all ages, all year long! Teachers, scout leaders, community and seniors centers all like to visit Explora. Please call in advance to plan your visit. Fishback Studio Summer Dance, 4529 Eubank Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-298-8828; Email: fishbackstudio@qwestoffice.net; Web site: fishbackstudio.com; Contact: Kathie Anthony - Director. Fishback Studio of the Dance SUMMERDANCE: Classes June 5 –July 14. PreKinder dance ages 3, 4, 5. Child-teen-adult: jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, pointe, acrobatics, modern, danceteam technique, contemporary & Scottish. Our special Performing Arts Workshop for ages 6 1/2 thru teen, 4 weeks/4hours per week (Tue/Thu), includes cheer, singing, modeling, theater, jazz, ballet, tap and acrobatics. For adults, we also offer Swing, Salsa and More for 6 weeks – meets Thursdays 7:30pm, starts June 7. Call, email or stop by to register. Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Discovery Kids, 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-344-7240; Email: kpink@theaskacademy.org; Web site: naturediscovery.org; Contact: Krista Pink, Director. Starting June 11 and running through the week of July 23, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am, ages 5-11. Led by certified teachers, each session explores the wonders of the Nature Center – combining nature walks, games, inside/outside activities and learning scientific data collection. Growing Stage, 6909 Menaul Blvd. NE, Ste. G, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-2881205; Email: zoey@thegrowingstage.com; Web site: thegrowingstage.com; Contact: Zoey Reese, Education Director. Register online for all camps. TGS Summer Theatre Camps: Have fun this summer with our weeklong, all-day theatre camp where you create your own show! Students explore play writing, theatre design, and character creation while working as a team and having a blast! Camp #1 May 29-June 1. Camp #2 June 4-8. Camp #3 July 30-Aug. 3rd. Camp #4 Aug. 6-10. Ages: 7-18. Times: 9am-3:30pm. Tuition: $200-$250. Performances: The Showcases will be performed on the final day of each camp, in early evening. TGS Tiny Tots Summer Camps are designed to encourage and involve our youngest performers in musical theatre. Classes for this age range meet every day for one week, and we use the time to dance, sing, engage in play-acting, storytelling, crafts, and more! This is a great class to challenge and encourage your young performer, without the overwhelm of a full-day camp. 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and friends. Every child involved performs a part in the show, with a unique and important role in the class and the show. The product is always wonderful, but our classes focus on the process, and having fun! Times: 9am-3:30pm. Performances: The Showcases will be performed on the final day of each camp, in the early evening. Session #1 June 11-22 (two-weeks) Ages: 7-18. Tuition: $590. Session #2 June 25-July 13 (three-weeks) Ages: 12-18, teens only! Tuition: $770. Session #3 July 16-27th (two-weeks) Ages: 7-18 Tuition: $590. Harwood Art Center’s Summer Art Camp, 1114 7th St. NW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-242-6367; Email: info@harwoodartcenter.org; Web site: harwoodartcenter.org; Contact: Dani Belvin, Programs & Education Coordinator. Harwood Art Center, located in downtown Albuquerque, offers multi-disciplinary summer arts programs for youth in grades 1-9. Harwood’s summer programing fosters creativity and curiosity in young artists of all skill levels. We offer four twoweek sessions throughout June and July with full and half day options. At Harwood Summer Art Camp, students will immerse themselves in the arts with a group of inspired peers and accomplished instructors. They will experience a range of exciting activities in a positive, supportive atmosphere. From ceramics and painting, to theater and dance, imaginations are unleashed. Summer Art Camp opens doors to new experiences and creative innovation, engaging students in the visual and performing arts. Choose an adventure your children will remember for years to come! Register at harwoodartcenter.org. Session 1: June 4 - 15, Session 2: June 18 – 29, Session 3: July 2 – 13, (no camp Mon, July 4), Session 4: July 16 - 27. Full day (9am - 4pm): $475, Half day (9am -noon or 12:30pm - 4pm): $275. 10% Family Membership Discounts Available/Ask About Financial Support. Heidi's Raspberry Farm, 600 Andrews Lane, Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: 505898-1784; Email: heidi@heidisraspberryfarm.com; Web site: heidisraspberryfarm.com; Camp Contact: Heidi or Jo. Opening in July! Perfect for all ages. Come out to U-Pick. Raspberry picking, snacks, and sno-cones! Great fun for the whole family, large or small groups.$5 per carload and $6 per pint. We provide the pint containers. Visit our website for opening day, hours and directions. See you there! Hope Christian School Summer Day Camp, 8005 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-821-2513; Email: admissions@hcsnm.org; Web site: hcsnm.org; Contact: Gwen Hughes, Admissions Director. Hope Christian School offers a Summer Day Camp for Elementary students, 5 years of age entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade, and a Mid-School Summer Day Camp for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade during the months of June and July (closed July 4th). Activities include swimming, field trips, Bible stories, sports, music and arts & crafts. Information regarding the camp and registration forms will be available approximately March 15. Contact the Admissions Office at 505821-2513. Space is limited. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Web site: huntingtonhelps.com. Grades: K-12; Days/Hours: Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test preparation. The positive encouragement of our staff and certified teachers combined with individualized instruction based on our diagnostic testing, is what we believe sets us apart and continues to make our program a success. Immanuel Lutheran School Summer Program, 300 Gold SE, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-243-5665; Email: ilpkids@gmail.com; Web site: immanuelabq.org; Contact: Becky, Ingrid or Karen - Teachers. Immanuel Lutheran Summer Program is open to children 2-12 years of age. We are open June 4 - Aug. 3 from 7am-5:30pm, (M-F). For children 3 and up, we offer field trips 3 times a week. We also have art and cooking activities for all ages. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Traditional Teachings Camp, 2401 12th St NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-843-7270; Email: learn@indianpueblo.org; Web site: indianpueblo.org; Contact: Stephanie Oyenque. REGISTER: http://bit.ly/2DkkI9x. Ages 6-12, June 18-29, 9am-4pm. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Traditional Teachings Camp is the perfect summer activity for the budding artist, storyteller, nature lover, or adventurer in your family. Spend each morning in the Resilience Garden learning about pre-contact foods as well as modern gardening techniques. Children enjoy two, hands-on workshops each day touch on overarching themes of balance, tradition, resilience, and cultural expression. They also try their hand at gardening in our Resilience Garden, witness traditional Native dances, and learn about our famed art collection from our expert museum team. Through an exciting schedule of interactive activities, campers learn about the Three Sisters, pottery & design, storytelling & symbolism, Indigenous foods & the importance of seeds, all while

making friends and having fun. This year, we will also offer an optional family outing and invitation to attend the Ohkay Owingeh Feast Day on Sunday, June 24. All necessary supplies will be provided as well as two snacks and water each day of camp. Children must bring their own lunch. Institute for Applied Ecology’s Forest Bound – Native Plant Ecology Training Program, Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM. Phone: 360-927-2147; Email: forestbound@appliedeco.org; Web site: npsnm.org/summer-training; Camp Contact: Sara Digby. Forest Bound is a Free 5-day (8:30am–2:30pm) native plant ecology training program in the Santa Fe or Cibola national forests for youth ages 14 - 18, exploring native plants through a botanical, environmental, social and cultural lens. Students are trained in native seed collection and cleaning, proper collection of plant specimens, vegetation monitoring, and data collection. They learn to build their own plant press, use botanical terms to describe and identify plants, cook with plants and make herbal recipes, and more! At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate in basic native plant ecology. Instituto Cervantes at the NHCC, 1701 4th St. SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-724-4777; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Web site: albuquerque.cervantes.es; Contact: Esmeralda Mustain, Academic & Administrative Assistant. Our Spanish Immersion Camp is held in July. Registration starts March 1. Kay's All Swim School, 9737 4th St. NW, Abq NM 87114. Web site: KaysAllSwimSchool.com. Kay's All Swim School provides excellent personalized swim instruction for infants, children & adults. The water is always warm in an enclosed, chlorine-free, 100 percent UV-protected pool. When your children are ready to receive the best in swim instruction take them to Kay's! Swim Lessons Save Lives! Karma Tutoring Summer Reading/Math Camp, 2404 San Mateo Place, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-256-9559; Email: Shutch1990@aol.com; Web site: KarmaTutoring.org; Camp Contact: Sherri Hutchins. Karma Tutoring’s Summer Reading Camp is back and bigger than ever. We also have a Math Camp this summer! Sign up now for June and July, ages 5-12, hours 9-11:30am, Monday– Thursday. That’s 10 hours of Reading Fun every week. Our regular afterschool and Saturday sessions are also available, and suitable for all ages/subjects. Make this the summer that your child learns how, jumps ahead, or falls in love with reading! “Sing, Spell, Read and Write” is a nationally acclaimed, phonics based, total language arts program. It is affordable, fun, predictable and parent training is always included. Plus NOW at Karma Tutoring you pay what you can afford. Registration fee includes materials and testing. Fees can be paid monthly or weekly, and morning camp sessions are the same price as our regular group session fee! Every child deserves to know how to read. Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Summer Dance Camps, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Email: Haley@KeshetArts.org; Web site: keshetarts.org/dance/dance-education/#take-a-class. Contact: Haly Etlantus Shaffer, Student Information Manager. Campers will perform short pieces for family and friends at the conclusion of every camp! No experience necessary. *$25 Early Bird Discount prior to April 1. June 4-8, 8:30am-4pm; $250, Ballet & Contemporary (ages 6-14). Build the foundations of dance, plus choreography, a bit of dance history and some arts & crafts. June 11-15, 8:30am-4pm; $250. Jazz and Hip Hop (ages 6-14). June 18-22, 10am-3pm (ages 8-18), Cost: $50 – Scholarships available, this camp is supported by the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation Adaptive Dance Camp. Designed for dancers with varying levels of physical and developmental abilities. No dance experience necessary. 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KinderGuitar New Mexico, PO Box 93236, Abq, NM 87119. Phone: 505-3040528; Email: rod@kinderguitarnm.com; Web site: kinderguitarnm.com; Camp Contact: Rod Burr. It's not guitar "lessons"...it's a "Journey of Fun." Energize the life of your child; patterns, timing, play, self-expression, confidence, problem solving, socialization. Music education teaches a child appreciation for an instrument. The appreciation of music in their life can be viewed as a shared conversation, a musical conversation with those around them. The reward is exploration, discovery, insight and Fun! La Esperanza CDC, 5740 Night Whisper Rd NW Suite 200, Abq, NM 87114. Phone: 505-896-6764; Email: RuthPorta@laesperanzapreschool.com; Web site: laesperanzacdc.com. A 5-star nationally accredited Bilingual & Christian education program. We provide high quality care and teaching by ensuring that we employ qualified professionals who use the most effective research-based curriculum in early childhood education. We specialize in Spanish-Immersion for children from six weeks to five years of age. We also provide a Bilingual Before-and-After School and Summer Program for children up to twelve years old. La Esperanza nurtures children in a loving environment allowing them to grow both in faith and learning. We are a year-round program open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6pm. We offer full time care and participate in the CYFD and Military child care assistance programs. Now enrolling for 2018-2019 School Year. Please call to schedule your tour today. Learners Chess Academy Summer Camps, Abq and Rio Rancho locations, UNM School of Law (north campus), 1117 Stanford Dr. NE, Abq, NM 87106 and FBCRR Education Center, 3906 19th Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505369-6026; Email: learnerschess@gmail.com; Web site: learnerschess.org; Contact: Lisa - Executive Assistant to Executive Director. Fun and enriching weeklong chess camps for chess students of all skill levels! Come join our experienced and engaging chess coaches for an unforgettable and educational summer experience! 10 weeks available. Come as many weeks as you like or need. Half-days & early/late drop off/pick up available! Abq: 6/4 - 6/8, 6/11 6/15, 6/18 - 6/22, 6/25 - 6/29, 7/2 - 7/6 (4 days - off July 4), 7/9 - 7/13, 7/16 - 7/20, 7/23 - 7/27, 7/30 - 8/3, 8/6 - 8/10. Rio Rancho: 6/11 - 6/15, 6/25 - 6/29, 7/23 -7/27. Lil’ Kickers Summer Camp, 1311 Cuesta Arriba Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-266-3653; Email: oscar@internationalindoor.com; Web site: internationalinoor.com; Contact: Oscar Sosa, Lil' Kickers Coordinator. Camp runs June 4-Aug. 3. Lil' Kickers, a strong foundation…for life. Lil’ Kickers is more than just a great soccer program for kids. Our balanced and creative approach to coaching will have a positive impact on your child that goes far beyond the soccer field. Our high-energy soccer classes are carefully designed to enhance your child’s overall growth and well-being. The result? Kids with strong physical skills, who are well-balanced and confident. And, we do all this while your child has the time of their life. Classes are offered Mon-Sat, 18 months-9 years old, morning and afternoon classes. $16.50/class or $14.50/class if paid in full. You can find our Spring class schedule online.

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Liz Sanchez Stables Horse Camp, 7622 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107. Phone: 505-898-1810; Web site: lizsanchezstables.com; Contact: Liz Sanchez. Weekly Trot to the Top Summer Riding Camp sessions–better than ever! Sessions are Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, June 4 to Aug 10. Extended hours available for additional fee. Children ages 5-15 come for a week or for the summer! Liz says, “It’s all about kids. They learn to be the best they can be.” Monday is Registration Day. Campers receive T-shirts & water bottles. Thursday is Photo Day. We are starting a Photo CD/Book for ongoing students as a history of their horseriding. Friday is Horse Show & Grooming Contest Day. At lunchtime campers relax in the whirlpool. At week’s end there’s a Graduation Ceremony & certificates are passed out. Quality before/after care available. Kids can give the horses a bubble bath! Group & private riding lessons available year round for all ages. Learn how to care, groom, communicate & ride. English & Western style available. Also bareback for balance. Riders progress at own pace and are placed in groups according to skill level. Visa/Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horses fly.” Lobo Aquatics Club, 1 University of New Mexico, Abq, NM 87131. Phone: 505417-7807; Email: coachdforbes@aol.com; Web site: swimlobo.com; Contact: Doug Forbes, Head Coach. A USAS year-round competitive swim program for ages 6 and up. Practices begin at 4pm each day and tryouts are welcome year-round. Mad Hatter School of Music, 5405 White Reserve Ave SW/1020 Edith SE, Abq,

Albuquerque NM 87105. Phone: C 505-544-6950, O 505-831-7818; Email: instrumentlady24@gmail.com; Web site: madhatterlady24.wix.com/music-school; Contact: Anna Luthi (The Mad Hatter!), Director. Introductory program for people with little to some experience with instruments for a half-day or whole day 9-11:30am/1-3:30pm, two weeklong sessions. Bring your own lunch. $30 a day or $150 for the week per student (if there are multiple students in one family please discuss with Director). Registration fee is $10 per student (one-time fee for the whole summer). Mama's Minerals Summer Day Camps, 800 20th St. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-266-8443; Web site: MamasMinerals.com/Classes; Camp Contact: Julie Goeckel. Summer is the perfect time to learn and explore! Choose from classes on Geology, Paleontology, Jewelry Making and more. Sessions in June, July, and August - See MamasMinerals.com/Classes for scheduling and pricing. Pre-registration required. Manzano Day School’s Summer Discovery Program, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-6659, x307; Email: klaffler@manzanodayschool.org; Web site: manzanodayschool.org; Contact: Keith Laffler, MDS Summer Discovery Program Director. Summer Discovery: June 4 – July 13. The Summer Discovery program ignites the joy of learning in young children. Manzano Day School’s playful environment stimulates critical and creative thinking. A 6-week program that offers math, reading, cooking, water play, on-site guest visitors, off-site field trips, art, gardening, movement and dance and world studies. Open to all children from the Albuquerque area ages 3 and 1/2 - 11 years old. Children are guided through exploring, experimenting and problem-solving, thus providing unlimited opportunities to gain confidence and experience success. Each summer session teacher is highly trained to guide this learning process by fostering each child’s talents, personality and skill-level. Classes are small to provide individualized attention. Manzano Day School’s educational philosophy inspires excitement for self-discovery and the development of life-long learners. The Summer Discovery’s academic focus in on preparing children for the grade they will be entering for the upcoming school year. Teachers and assistants work to bridge gap between grades. The Apple Seeds program introduces the excitement of learning through hands-on activities, movement, daily themes, cooking and exploration. 3-day & 5-Day programs are offered. (Must be 3½ years old and potty trained by March 31) The Apple Blossoms (entering 1st graders) program inspires critical and creative thinking through thematic problem-solving, hands-on activities, cooking and community service projects. The Red & Green Apples (entering 2nd & 3rd graders) program stimulates self-discovery and logical thinking through experimentation, problem-solving application of knowledge & skills, cooking and community building. The Gala & Cameo Apples (entering 4th & 5th graders) program provides problem-solving experiences that will be used to promote collaboration, communication, critical-thinking skills, creativity, and compassion. Cooking lessons and activities are also integrated into the curriculum. Students will also work together to create and perform a play. Before- and after-care is available for an additional charge.

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Mark Kistler’s Fine Arts Summer Camps, 3 New Mexico Locations. Christ Lutheran Church, 7701 Candelaria Rd. NE, Abq, NM 88201. Eastgate Church, 12120 Copper Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87123. Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 87123. Email: Info@markkistler.com; Web site: MarkKistler.com; Contact: Amanda Fuhrmann, Summer Camp Registrar; Phone: 800-431-6829. America’s 1980’s Pop Art Icon is returning to Albuquerque to teach Summer Fine Arts Camps! Emmy Award Winner Mark Kistler is returning with his troup of Amazing Art Teachers. July 18-21 in Albuquerque and July 9-12 in Roswell will feature Mark Kistler personally teaching daily dynamic drawing in 3-D adventures! From Sharks and mermaids, to drawing dinosaurs, space aliens, robots, Ninja Squirrels and so much more! All art supplies are included. Parents are Free and welcome to participate. Class times: 9am-10am ages 6-7, 10:15am-11:15am ages 8-16, 11:30am - 12:30pm ages 8-16, 12:45pm - 1:45pm ages 8-16. Cost: $99 and up. July 30-Aug. 3 in Albuquerque. Full Day Fine Arts Camp. For ages 6-16, 9am - 4pm daily. $199. All Art Campers will have the thrill of experiencing all subjects by nationally recognized artists. Claymation! Advanced Puppetry! Drama! Musical Theater! Drawing! Painting! Pop Art Art! 5 full days of awesome art adventures. Sign up today. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology’s Children's Summer Camp, 500 University Blvd NE, Abq, NM 87131. Phone: 505-277-2924; Email: amygro@unm.edu; Web site: maxwellmuseum.unm.edu; Contact: Amy Grochowski. The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at UNM offers two unique summer camp programs that keep children curious and engaged. The Maxwell enlists content experts and artists from the University and New Mexico communities to create an engaging learning space where campers can explore and discover. All activities take place on the UNM campus at the Maxwell Museum of continued on page 60

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Anthropology and Hibben Center for Archaeological Research. Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations: June 18 – 22, 9am–5pm M–Th, 9am–1pm F, $225/child, Ages 10-12. Time travel into the past and discover the wonders of the ancient world. This STEM based camp will investigate ancestral Puebloan, ancient Chinese, Egyptian and Maya societies through hands-on exploration of material culture. The Wonders of World Cultures: July 16—20, 9am–5pm M–Th, 9am–1pm F, $225/child, Ages 7-9. Campers will understand and appreciate the customs and traditions of people from around the world by experiencing them through drama, storytelling, music and art. Call or email to register. Montessori ONE Preschool Academy, 9350-9360 Holly Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-822-5150; Email: director@montessorione.net; Web site: montessorione.net; Contact: Tina Patel, Founder/Director. Montessori ONE offers a year-round program that runs August through July. Families registering for the new school year, have the option of starting their children early in May, June, or July to ensure the students can acclimate to their new environment. Summer enrollment is only available to those families who also register for the upcoming school year. Mountain Friends Camp, Collins Lake Ranch, 246 Encinal Canyon Road, Cleveland, NM 87715. Phone: 435-554-1132; Email: director@mountainfriendscamp.org; Web site: mountainfriendscamp.org; Camp Contact: Anastacia Ebi. Ages 10-15; Session 1: July 7-14 ($455) , Session 2: July 15-28 ($825); overnight; brochure available and information on website; Quaker affiliated, inclusive and welcoming; activities vary each week and include: hikes, arts and crafts, drama, singing, music, cooperative games, canoeing, backpacking trips, archery, folk dancing, creative writing, peace and social justice discussion and practice, nature free time, cooking, permaculture, storytelling, campfires,compassionate listening, and visits with peacemakers and other local nonprofits.

August 4 and 5. The single play day will be pool play where the teams accumulate points to determine their seeding for final tournament and bracket play of the Jamboree. All play will be at the NM Cactus Clubhouse at 8225 Washington St. NE, Bay 16. Team entry will be on a first come first serve basis until the event is full. Registration closes May 18. New Mexico School of Music, 136-J Washington St. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-3474; Email: music@nmschoolofmusic.com; Web site: nmschoolofmusic.com; Contact: Tatiana Vetrinskaya. New Mexico School of Music offers exciting music summer camps and classes for children K-12 as well as early childhood program, Music FunTime and Suzuki Violin, for children 2 - 6 years old. New Mexico Young Actors’s Summer Theater Workshop, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, Ste. M, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-821-8055; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Web site: nmyoungactors.org; Camp Contact: Paul Bower, Executive Director. Join us as NMYA offers its popular summer Musical Theater Workshop and Drama I class, June 4–28! For students ages 9–19. Classes meet Monday–Thursday. Musical Theater, 1–3:30pm ($410); Drama I, 3:30–5:30pm ($330); register for both and save 20%! Students in the Musical Theater Workshop learn acting, singing and dancing and prepare a program of musical classics. Students in Drama I learn the basics of acting and will present a scenes program.

NinjaForce Obstacle Gym’s Ninja Warrior Camp, 2513 Comanche NE, Ste. E, Abq, NM 87106. Phone: 505-389-2029; Email: ninjaforcegym@gmail.com; Web site: ninjaforcegym.com; Camp Contact: Josh Kronberg. Want to become a Ninja Warrior? Let 5-time American Ninja Warrior Josh Kronberg teach you how! Have your child check out the amazing new sport of Kylie Pizzonia (grade 9) plays Ariel in the SummerPrep 2017 Obstacle Course Training at NinjaForce 2018 production of The Little Mermaid JR. Courtesy photo. Summer Camp. This fun yet new sport not only National Museum of Nuclear Science & boosts strength and coordination, but can History’s Science is Everywhere Camp, 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, Abq, NM 87123. improve confidence, teamwork skills and self-esteem. Every kid who loves to Phone: 505-245-2137; Email: info@nuclearmuseum.org; Web site: nuclearmuserun, race and jump will tell you, Obstacle Course Training is loads of fun! um.org; Contact: Joyce Whelchel, Director of Education. For children who are 6 Although the sport is largely based on individual performance, classes at sumto 12 years old. These themed, weeklong camps will take place May 29 - Aug. mer camp are run in groups, giving youngsters valuable social time helping 10, and they are designed to be both highly educational and fun for all. Camps build skills like patience and cooperation. Whether they remain in our run Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm, with before- and after-care Obstacle Course Training program or branch out to other sports or physical starting at 8am and closing at 5pm. Sessions include "Spy Kids," "Code of the activities, kids will learn the joy of conquering obstacles. Ages 5 and up. Robot," "Beakers, Bubbles, & ReActions," "Space Explorers," "Movie Magic" and many more! Painted Iguana Art Classes: Painting Picasso Art! 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-796-0601; Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Web New Mexico Ballet Company, 10410 Comanche Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. site: paintediguana.com; Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator. Come join our Phone: 505-292-4245; Web site: newmexicoballetcompany.com. In June, kick young painting Picassos as a painting we will 'Van Gogh' again this summer! Fill start your child's summer with a two-week workshop specifically designed to your home with acrylic art painted by your littles. The Summer program offers bring out the performer in them. In July, continue their training in the customized & encouraging art studio instruction just for kids, ages 6-16. We evenings with classes for all ages and levels including ballet, jazz, lyrical, and learn sketching skills, color mixing, brush use and more. However, come for tap. Summer session will conclude in August with our summer intensive featurthe fun & new friendships. Two-week sessions run consecutively beginning June ing instruction by one of New York City Ballet's finest dancers. See you in class! 4 through the end of July. Each session has a new theme & painting – & different every year. Attend once a week during the two-week session. Choose to New Mexico Cactus Volleyball Club’s Annual Summer League attend M-Tu-W OR TH, for a two-hour class, in the AM or PM. COST: $60 per Jamboree, 8225 Washington St. NE, Bay 16, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-850two-week session. Register for one, some, or all four sessions. Schedule & ses6244; Email: cactusclub@live.com; Web site: cactusvolleyball.com; Camp sion themes are available on the website. Come see why art is truly the advenContact: Nia Kiggundu-Carngbe, Club Director. Come out and join us for our ture kids never want to end! summer program. No prior volleyball experience needed, for athletes ages 8-18. Great play for all athletes regardless of your skill level. One team pracPublic Library ABQ-Bernco’s Summer Reading Program, 501 Copper Ave tice/week and one play date/week on Wednesday nights for 13 and younger NW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-768-5141; Email: library@cabq.gov; Web site: and on Thursday nights for 14 and older. 2 options: Cacti: $300/individual for 8 abqlibrary.org; Contact: Cody Wesner-Ellis. Public Library of Albuquerqueplay dates, 1 weekly practice and end of season tournament. We will place you Bernalillo County invites everyone to join us for our 2018 Summer Reading on a local team by age and skill. Club: $500/individual for all 8 play dates, 1 Program, a celebration of reading, learning and fun for children, tweens, weekly practice and end of season tournament. We will attend Phoenix Festival teens and adults! Read books, attend events, earn prizes & more. All for free! International Championships June 28-July 1. This option is for current club This 8 week program kicks off June 2 and runs through July 28. Register online members and any new players with more advanced skills. Our current club beginning May 10 or in person at one of our 18 locations beginning June 2. teams will be kept together throughout the summer to compete and play together. Team Registration: $935 for all 8 play dates including the 2-day tourRio Grande Nature Center’s Nature Discovery for Kids, 2901 Candelaria nament, Pay in Full and Save $210! Short on time? Register your Team for speRoad NW ABQ, NM 87107. Phone: 505-344-7240; Email: friends@rgnc.org or; Web cific dates for $100/play date and $135/tournament. Come join us to enhance site: naturediscovery.org. For children ages 5-12 years. Class features include: your skills, make friends and see what club volleyball is all about. The NM certified teachers, nature walks, games, data collection, outside & inside activiCactus Volleyball Summer League Series is a single play day every week in June ties and adventure. $65 per week or $58.50 for FRGNC Members. and July on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 5:30-9pm. 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St. John's United Methodist Church Pool Party VBS, 2626 Arizona NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-9717, ext. 133; Email: bspletzer@stjohns-abq.org; Web site: stjohns-abq.org; Contact: Brandie Spletzer-Director of Children and Family Ministries. Make a splash with Jesus! St. John’s United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS full of fun for children ages 3 through rising 6th grade. Pool Party VBS will be held June 19-22, 9am - 12:30pm at St.John's. Each day, kids will learn how God can do amazing things through us, that he wants to have a friendship with us, and that he loves us no matter what! We will sing, create, dance and play while learning how God is always there for us! VBS is $15 per child, and includes a camp T-shirt, and lunch each day. Open to all children age 3 and up. Enrollment is limited and fills up quickly. Go to stjohnsabq.org to register online, or get a printable registration form. St. John's United Methodist Church S.M.A.R.T. Camp, 2626 Arizona NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 5058839717; Email: newsound@stjohns-abq.org; Web site: stjohns-abq.org; Contact: Shea Perry or Therese Macali – Children's Music Directors. SMART Camp! Our annual Summer Music, Art, Rhythm and Theater (SMART) Camp is July 16-20. The camp is for rising 1st–6th graders and is open to all of the performers in the community. The camp will be 9am-1pm here at St. John's. After-care is available for a small additional fee, pre-registration is required. During the day, the children will follow a fast-paced and fun rotation of sessions in various musical activities, including vocal, instrumental, creative movement, drama and art. During the week, children will prepare a musical to be presented at the end of camp on Friday. There is a fee for this program and scholarships are available. Register early, reduced rates end June 22nd! Enrollment is limited and camp fills up quickly. Registration forms are available throughout the church or online at stjohns-abq.org.

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Sandia Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy’s Summer-Sault Day Camp, 3400 Candelaria Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-884-6949; Email: info@sagagym.com; Web site: sagagymnastics.com; Contact: Office Staff. Camp runs for 9 weeks, starting June 4 and concluding August 10. Every day from 9am to 4:30pm is filled with fun, games, arts & crafts, off-site field trips, and lots of gymnastics! Camp is $175 per week, with extended care available for an additional fee. Ages 6-12. Give us a call or visit our website for more information! Sandia Golf Club: Junior Golf Programs, 30 Rainbow Rd., Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-798-3990; Email: mmolloy@sandiacasino.com; Web site: sandiagolf.com; Contact: Matt Molloy, Director of Golf. The Sandia Golf Club Junior Programs present opportunities for kids to make lasting friendships, gain self-confidence, learn to compete and have fun, all while fostering a life-

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time of enjoyment for the game of golf. From the absolute beginner to the golfer looking to play competitively, we have the PGA Professionals to help your Junior Golfer. From week long golf camps to weekly Jr. leagues, our programs bring out the best in your junior golfer. Sandia Preparatory School’s SummerPrep, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-338-3009; Email: summerprep@sandiaprep.org; Web site: sandiaprep.org; Contact: Andrew O'Cleireachain, SummerPrep Director. The fun starts at SummerPrep! From rocketry and robotics to filmmaking and fairytales, SummerPrep has something for every kid! With returning camp favorites like Hogwarts School, theater, Star Wars Jedi Training, and Weird and Wacky Science, students create fun and exciting memories in a safe, supportive environment. SummerPrep takes place June 4 – July 13 and is open to all students from any school in grades Pre-K through high school. View catalog and register online today at summerprep.org. Sol Acting Academy SOL Summer Camps, 5500 San Mateo Blvd., Ste 114, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-881-0975; Email: info@solacting.com; Web site: solacting.com; Camp Contact: Jason Weiler. 8 Amazing Performance-Based Summer Camps! Let your inner artist shine at Sol Acting Academy this summer! Full day camps: SOL News TV, May 28-June 24, 9am-3pm, Ages 616 / $475. Comedy Showcase, June 4-June 8, 9am-3pm, Ages 8-16 / $300. Music Video Camp, June 11-June 15, 9-3pm, Ages 8-16 / $395. Make-a-Movie Camp 1, June 18-June 22; 9am-3pm, Ages 616 / $300. Make-a-Movie Camp 2, June 25-June 29, 9am-3pm, Ages 6-16 / $300. Half Day Camps: Film Acting for Youth, July 23-July 27, noon-3pm, Ages 8-16 / $200. Teen Actors Lab, July 30-Aug. 3, noon-3pm, Ages 12-16 / $200. Disney Drama Camp, Aug. 6-Aug. 10, 9am-noon, Ages 5-9 / $200. Southwest Child Care Early Learning Centers, 4802 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 2626 Texas St NE, 11800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-296-3121; Email: cc@swchildcare.com; Web site: swchildcare.com. We serve children ages 6 weeks-12 years; we are open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm at our Wyoming location, 5am-6:30pm at our Lomas location, and 24 hours 7 days a week at our Uptown location. We are a Licensed, 5-Star, Nationally Accredited program.

Preschool Summer Zone runs four weeks, June 4 through June 29, from 9am to 3:30pm. Children enrolled for a full day should bring a morning and afternoon snack, water bottle, lunch, and a drink. Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Web site: mytutorme.com. Tutor-Me is a premiere learning center that offers a hands-on approach when helping students. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We specialize in grades K–12. We offer classes in Math, English, Science, standardized testing, PSAT, ACT, SAT and more. We also have classes in Spanish, French and Arabic. We offer a free trial. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme. Summer classes begin June 4. YMCA of Central New Mexico, 4901 Indian School NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-265-6971; Email: Lisa.Guida@ymcacnm.org; Web site: ymcacnm.org; Camp Contact: Lisa Guida. Passport to Fun - World Travelers! K-5th grade. STEM, Art & Crafts, Sports, Instructional Swim and more. Exciting new field trips: Stone Age Climbing Gym and Hotel Cascada Water Park. Summer campsites across the city. $105 Member, $115 Non-Member ($5 Sibling Discount). Call today to reserve your child's spot. Horn Family YMCA 505-265-6971 or McLeod Family YMCA 505-292-2298. Weekly themes: May 29 Bon Voyage; June 4 Mexico; June 11 Africa; June 18 Egypt; June 25 Italy; July 2 United States of America; July 9 Greece; July 16 Japan; July 23 Australia; July 30 Home Again. Counselor in Training/Junior Counselor Program: Have your teen gain hands-on experience while working with campers and being guided by camp leaders. Your teen will walk away with new friendships and develop a strong work ethic that can be applied to any leadership experience. $65/week. Jr Program: $60/week for members and $70/week for non-members.

YMCA of Central New Mexico’s Summer of Independence, Grant Middle School, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-265-6971; Email: Lisa.Guida@ymcacnm.org; Web site: ymcacm.org; Camp Contact: Lisa Guida. May 29 – Aug. 3 $65/week. The Y is looking for teens to help us create the YABQ Teens Blog Spot while exploring weekly SpringStone Montessori Schools, Abq and Rio Rancho, NM. themes that encourage growth and adventure. Games, Web site: springstonekids.com. Nationally accredited schools arts & crafts, STEM activities, literacy, sports and fitness, accepting children infant–6 years. Schools are open Mon-Fri, music, special guests, and field trips are all designed to Galloping Grace Youth Ranch Farm 6:30am–6pm. Four state-of-the-art facilities: N. Abq Acres–7940 support the weekly theme. The curriculum is also cenLife camper helps weigh baby pigs Carmel Ave NE, 505-821-8181; UNM Area–1615 Randolph Ct. SE, tered on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, caring and during 2017 summer camp. Courtesy 505-242-1234; Paradise Hills–4598 Paradise Blvd. NW, 505-897social responsibility. May 29 Teen Tweets. We will create photo. 8111; Rio Rancho–2441 Grande SE, 505-994-8111. Enrichment a Blog that we will use as a platform to share our Programs. Summer of Independence Adventures and help other area teens find ways to keep active and have fun. June 4 Random Acts of Stone Age Climbing Gym’s Lil’ Lemurs, Spider Monkeys and Wall Kindness. Create care packages for deployed troops, organize a book drive, Crawlers Climbing Camps, 4130 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505volunteer at a local charity. June 11 College Bound. Learn how to research and 341-2016; Email: Climb@StoneAgeGym.com; Web site: climbstoneage.com/youthapply for scholarships and financial aid. Tour UNM programs and learn what camps; Contact: Bryan Pletta, President. Experience the adventure of rock it’s like to be a Lobo! June 18 Lights, Camera, Action. Teens will explore a state climbing this summer! Our one-to-six instructor-to-student ratio insures that park and film a PSA advocating the protection of our environment. June 25 your child will receive personal attention to help them learn the basics of Adventures in Babysitting. Earn your YMCA Babysitter Training Certificate and climbing in a fun and supportive setting. Lil’ Lemurs is for kids ages 6 to 8 have fun. July 2 Be Independent Week. Can you whip up a healthy breakfast, with a cost of $149.95, Spider Monkeys is for kids ages 8 to 11 with a cost of balance a checkbook, change your oil? Impress your parents with the life skills. $219.95. Our more advanced Wall Crawlers program is for ages 11 to 13 with a *No program July 4. July 9 Shark Tank. This week your teens will learn how to cost of $199.95 and includes a Tram ride and outdoor field trip to the Crest on create and run a business. They will come up with a business idea and put a the final day. Sign up by April 30 to receive our early registration 10% discount. plan into action. July 16 Healthy Y Teens. Take the Teen Fitness Center There are six sessions for our Lil’ Lemurs program. Sessions run from 9amOrientation, get tips from the Y Nutritionist, explore different ways to get up noon on either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two and move. July 23 Junior Y Staff. Work as a CIT (Counselor in Training) and gain week sessions start on June 4 and 5 and July 9, 10, 23 and 24. There are five the skills and experience needed to apply for a Summer Counselor job in the sessions for our Spider Monkeys program. Choose from either a 9am-noon sesfuture. July 30 Let’s Celebrate. The teen program will organize an End of sion or 1pm to 4pm session. All sessions meet for two weeks on Mondays, Summer party to celebrate all that they have learned over the summer. Wednesdays and Fridays starting on June 4, June 18, July 9, and July 23. We have three Wall Crawlers camps for the older kids; choose from either June 5– Youth Development, Inc. Early/Head Start, 518 1st St. NW, Abq, NM 87102. 14, July 10–19, or July 24–Aug. 2. These two-week programs meet on Tuesdays Phone: 505-212-7239; Email: empadilla@ydinm.org; Web site: ydinm.org; Contact: and Thursdays from 1 to 4pm for the first 3 sessions with a full day field trip Ernestine Padilla. YDI Early and Early Head Start is now enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in Bernalillo, Rio Arriba and Taos counties. YDI prooutdoors on the final day from 9am to 4pm. vides nutritious meals and snacks, medical and dental screenings, and of course, comprehensive education tailored to your child’s needs. Visit our Web Sunset Mesa Preschool Summer Zone, 2900 Morris St. NE, Abq, NM 87112. site or call to find out how you can benefit from this great program. Oh, did I Phone: 505-298-7626; Web site: sunset-mesa.com; Contacts: Renee Humphrey or mention that it’s free? Yes, free! A better life begins with YDI Early Head Start! Heather Fowler, Preschool Office Assistants. Join the magic and adventure of our Preschool Summer Zone for children ages 2 1/2 to 6. Exciting full and half Information for this directory comes from the advertisers and does not day programs, with before and after care available. Enter our "Summer Zone" constitute an endorsement by New Mexico Kids! for preschoolers, with class choices such as: The ABC’s of STEM, Gardening and STEM Adventures, Games Galore, and Around the World in Twenty Days.

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