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REGULAR FEATURES

STORIES & SPECIAL FEATURES

Kids! Calendar pg 19

Many Mothers pg 8

NM History for Kids! pg 24

SF Group Offers Hands-on Help to New Moms

Guest Columns pg 25, 27, 29

Peace Day pg 12

Young Scientist pg 26

Families Celebrate International Day of Peace

Let’s Read! pg 28

Children’s Grief Center pg 14

Kids’ Art pg 30, 32

N.M. Group Has Provided 2 Decades of Support

Let’s Draw pg 31

Finding Help For Kids With Autism pg 16 Afterschool Activities Directory pg 34

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Many Mothers

Santa Fe Group Offers Hands-on Help to New Moms By DEBORAH BEGEL

When Aida Martinez Suarez gave birth to her first child last year in Santa Fe, she was far from her birthplace in Spain. Who, then, was around to help out or answer her questions about motherhood? It was the same for Cecilia Romero Likes when she gave birth to her second child after she, her husband and her daughter moved to Santa Fe from Seattle. Fortunately for both women, help from volunteers in the Many Mothers maternal support program came their way. Martinez Suarez heard about the organization from a lactation specialist. Romero Likes got a recommendation from women in her church. For Martinez Suarez, a volunteer named Dennis Jung was a godsend.

Volunteer Mary Schultz and 4-year old Amethyst are never at a loss for what to do. Photo by Cecelia Romero Likes.

“He used to be a nurse practitioner, which was awesome because I would ask him way too many questions when he came over,” she said. “As a new mom, you have so many questions. We would have adult conversations, and he would hold Martin, and that gives you a little break.” Volunteer Caroline Goldthorpe says she’s a staunch supporter of the mission of Many Mothers because “it does really help with that loneliness, isolation and insecurity that those moms have at the beginning.” Many Mothers was founded in 1994 by Anne McCormick to help new mothers like Martinez Suarez and Romero Likes. The mission hasn’t changed much, says current Executive Director Antoinette Villamil. “The goal is to offer hands-on practical, emotional and physical support to any family with a baby zero to six months old,” she said. Volunteers are paired with a family, which they visit about three hours a week for about three months. Joalie Davie, a physician, has been volunteering for several years. Each family is different, she says, “so right now, I’m with a family who had four kids, and the fifth, it was just born. And so, when I go there, I usually help fold laundry. I hold the baby when the mom is taking a shower or resting or doing other things. I watch over the other kids or play with the other kids, cook maybe a meal, that kind of thing.” Romero Likes says she’s not only grateful she can attend a weekly Zoom staff meeting free of distractions, but also for the activities her volunteer, Mary Schultz, chooses for her 4-year-old daughter. Schultz,

she says, “plays games with Amethyst. They do a lot of arts and crafts. And recently they took some leaf cuttings from a plant and they watched the roots grow.” Volunteers are vetted with background checks, reference checks and even a strength test like standing up from a couch with the weight of a baby in their arms. In addition, there’s training. Goldthorpe described what she liked about it. “One of the lines they use in the training is ‘meet them where they are.’ So, if they’re feeding a baby every three hours or if they’re lying on the floor Aida Martinez Suarez and her son Martin try out kangaroo watching TV feed- pouch style transportation. Photo by Fabian Pacheco Sinaloa. ing the baby, you’re going to help, not to advise.” When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread in March 2020, Villamil knew that Many Mothers had to stop sending volunteers into homes. She thought she might have to close the program down for a while. Then she heard about grants that the group, as a nonprofit, could apply for. And presto! Within a few months the organization had started three new programs. Villamil is the only full-time staff member, but three part-time people run the programs, manage volunteers and help people find local resources. She says the annual budget is $234,000, which includes about $50,000 in volunteer labor donated by about 40 to 60 volunteers. I witnessed the basic needs programs in action. Volunteers and staff members met at Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences, where they unpacked foods from Reunity Resources’ farm program as well as other supplies. Then they repacked boxes with fresh milk, carrots, cashews, cheese, bananas and other healthy goodies, along with diapers and baby supplies. Soon cars started arriving, and staff and volunteers loaded boxes into trunks. During a pause in the procession, Sarah Cheney, the community outreach coordinator, and I had a chance to chat. “How many families do you expect to come today?” I asked. “About 40,” she said, “and deliveries will be made to about 10 additional families who lack transportation.” She watched a car drive away and waved. “I’m hoping that we can find a way to continue going (after the pandemic),” she added, “even if it’s on a smaller scale. Every time a family picks up, the amount of gratitude we hear is endless, and it shows that it’s making a big difference in their lives.” Martinez Suarez echoed those sentiments. “That’s extremely helpful, especially when you’re a new mom,” she said. “And diapers are so expensive.” Many Mothers also raised money to help families pay their bills. “By June, people were about to be evicted. There were some really, really terrible stories we were hearing,” said Villamil. Zoey Barnes was hired to help people access aid with shortages like food, housing, childcare and transportation. “We were responsible for giving out more than $25,000 worth of federal CARES Act funds for rental assistance,” she said, “and we helped several families get their continued on page 10

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cars fixed.” “Could give me an example?” I asked. “Yes,” she said. One woman “was texting me on the day her son was born, asking for rental assistance. And it just makes me tear up to think that she's not the only mom in Santa Fe who was having these concerns.” Villamil said the program is always looking for more volunteers who speak Spanish. She also said she dreams of taking the program statewide. Also in the dream stage, Volunteer Coordinator Anita Castillo says she’d like to see Many Mothers develop a drop-in center. One important advantage of supporting families with newborns is lowering stress, Villamil noted. “You're not able to find work, the rent is due, you've got young children at home, and we know that the increase in stress at home is linked with a higher A box of food supplies at the June distriincidence of child abuse. So bution. Photo by Deborah Begel. that's always been our goal, to decrease the amount of stress that the parents feel.” The only training for new parents at Many Mothers currently is a session on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. The group gives out free “baby boxes” and demonstrates best practices with blankets, toys and other items. Goldthorpe regrets the lack of training to become a mother in our society. “I think we’re so trained to be career people,” she said, “that we’ve left out mothering altogether.” She says her favorite part of being a volunteer is walking around the house holding a baby to help it get to sleep. She sings a lullaby from her childhood in England as she walks: “Oh, the grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men. He marched them up to the top of the hill and marched them down again. And when they were up, they were up, And when they were down, they were down, And when they were only halfway up, They were neither up nor down.” People’s taste in lullabies has changed, I’ve noticed. Villamil and her 7-year-old son sing Hindu chants together. Barnes, now program manager, sings “You Are My Sunshine” and a modernized version of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Anita sings “A Bushel and a Peck.” “I’m an ‘80s baby,” says Martinez Suarez. “I’m putting on a lot of ‘80s music.” Romero Likes sings a song by Kimya Dawson called “My Little Panda Bear.” Perhaps the most original lullaby award goes to Davie’s daughter Michele Chameul and nephew David Dabbon for writing one called “Two Mama Flamingoes.” Accompanied by Chameul on ukulele, Davie sings softly as she encourages various creatures to close their eyes. Here’s a verse: “When the sun goes down and the moon gets bright, they do this dance for us every night, and like the flowers close up tight. Flamingos close their eyes, flamingos close their eyes.” Lullabies do work, says Goldthorpe. “For me, the 10 out of 10 is when a baby falls asleep, because that’s such a statement of trust.”

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Families Celebrate International Day of Peace By MARGARET NAVA

While she was hospitalized with an illness Japanese people called the “Atom Bomb Disease,” 12-year-old Sadako Sasaki’s father told her an ancient legend about a white crane that had mystical powers. It is believed that anyone who folds 1,000 origami cranes will be granted a wish. Temples in Tokyo and Hiroshima have eternal flames for world peace, where school children and individuals often donate origami paper cranes to add to these prayers for peace. The cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly dissolving and becoming tattered as the wish is released. Sadako liked the story so much that she decided to fold a thousand paper birds so that she might get well. In one version of this story, she is said to have completed 645 cranes, while her friends finished the rest. Sadako died in 1955 at the age of 12. When students at Arroyo del Oso Elementary School in Albuquerque learned about Sadako, they wanted to do something to show that children could make a difference for world peace. In 1989, they began a five-year “Dollar-A-Name” campaign to collect money to build a Peace Statue. By 1995, a bronze globe decorated with plants and animals created by 90,000 children from more than 100 countries had been completed. Originally, the Children’s Peace Statue was going to be placed in a park in Los Alamos, the town where the first atom bomb was built, but

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people there objected and it was set up at the Albuquerque Museum. A year later, it was moved to Santa Fe, and in 2013, it was given a place of honor at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. Every year, children and adults decorate the statue with strings of colorful paper cranes. Many carry the words of Sadako’s friends written on the crane’s wings: “This is our cry. This is our prayer. Peace in the world.” In the aftermath of the 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, author and artist Sue DiCicco posted a question on Facebook. She asked, “What would happen if we armed our children Adults and children decorate the Children's Peace with the arts? What if we Statue outside the Anderson-Abruzzo instilled in them a lifeInternational Balloon Museum. Courtesy photo. long passion and a way to express themselves through the arts? Can we turn the tide on our violent culture? I believe we each need to step up to do what we are able to change the conversation and move our children towards a more peaceful world.” The response was overwhelming, and the Peace Crane Project was launched to encourage students to fold paper peace cranes, write messages on the wings and exchange them with other students to build friendships and make a difference for world peace. Sept. 21 is the 40th anniversary of the International Day of Peace, a day of peace and non-violence. On this day, people around the world will walk in parades, observe a moment of silence, sing songs and attend concerts and community events. Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all people to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace. The theme of the 2021 International Day of Peace is “To Reimagine the World.” As a special outing, consider spending a day at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. In addition to seeing colorful balloons, children and adults can learn the history and art of ballooning, tour the weather lab and take part in interactive games at the hands-on Elevation Station. They can also create their own peace cranes and hang them on the statue as symbols of peace and love. In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi said, "If we are to teach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children." For more information: The Story of Sadako Sasaki (nps.gov/articles/000/the-story-of-sadakosasaki.htm) International Day of Peace (internationaldayofpeace.org) Albuquerque Balloon Museum (balloonmuseum.com) Peace Crane Project (peacecraneproject.org)

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“When someone dies, you come here and it helps you.” … a six-yearold whose father died. For 20 years, the New Mexico Children’s Grief Center (NMCGC) has supported grieving children and their families by facilitating free, ageappropriate peer group sessions and camps as well as providing training seminars for mental health professionals. The non-profit organization also allows complimentary public access to its educational resources in its bereavement library. The need for these types of services is higher in New Mexico than in most of the country. About 10 percent of children in our state experience the loss of a parent or sibling by age 18, ranking New Mexico second in the nation per capita for childhood bereavement, according to NMCGC. If the parameters are expanded to include the death of extended family and friends, the figure doubles to more than 20 percent of New Mexico children under age 18. Dealing with a loved one’s death is tough no matter one’s age, and although all grief is unique to each individual person, the way children process emotional pain is markedly different from the way adults do. Children might not have the vocabulary to verbalize their grief, and that type of involuntary suppression can intensify feelings of isolation. Living with unresolved grief can lead to lifelong mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. “I think for a long time it was conventional wisdom that children didn’t really grieve and they would be fine if we just didn’t talk about death,” says Jade Richardson Bock, executive director of NMCGC. “When an entire family is grieving though, and everybody is struggling with their own pain, kids are often left behind. Then they fill in the blanks with their own stories, like, ‘If I had been a better child, this wouldn’t have happened.’” Healthy grieving is rarely a solitary endeavor and the only way children can be taken care of is if their caretakers are also OK. This is why NMCGC takes a comprehensive approach in supporting the entire family. How well a child manages his or her grief has a lot to do with how well surviving family and loved ones handle their collective loss. Although the organization assists families dealing with the loss of a loved one regardless of the circumstances behind the death, out-oforder deaths, such as when a parent loses a young child or when young children lose parents or siblings, are especially challenging for surviving family members. “Out-of-order deaths are always going to be a part of our lives no matter how many safety campaigns we have,” says Richardson Bock. “Even though we might know that everything has its own natural lifetime, the grief from out-of-order loss can still turn our entire world upside down. That’s why we provide a refuge where people can begin to reconfigure their lives and identities and answer questions like, ‘Am I still a mother?’ or ‘Am I still a brother?’ It’s about finding balance so that you are able to tell your story without falling apart.”

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Albuquerque Although loss is not optional in our lives, at NMCGC both children and adults control how they grieve by acknowledging there is no singular right way to cope with loss. Children are encouraged to express their sorrow however best fits their personality and comfort level. Expression may involve play, art and puppet shows for younger children or quiet contemplation and in-depth conversation for older kids. Staff and volunteers refer to the flexibility in the grieving process as embracing the “challenge by choice.” Although supportive adults can do a lot to ensure children process grief adequately, peer groups add a different perspective to the experience that can better contextualize loss. “Peer groups are very helpful because children quickly learn that blaming themselves doesn’t make any sense, especially when they hear that message coming from people in their same age group dealing with similar situations,” says Richardson Bock. “When that message comes from a peer versus an adult, it can feel more validating. Peer feedback just generally has more weight, especially for teenagers. Also it’s healing for children when they realize they have something to offer other people from their own experience. Individualized therapy helps too. All help is good help.” Last year, NMCGC merged with another organization, The Grief Resource Center, which means that the organization now also provides support groups for adults without children. The organization’s primary focus is still on kids, but the increased death toll in the state due to COVID-19 has required increasing the number of adult groups too. The pandemic has also caused other major changes to NMCGC programming. In-person peer group sessions moved to online Zoom meetings. In the fall, staff members are likely to continue to offer online support so families outside of Albuquerque can benefit from the center’s resources. By adapting to a changing world, NMCGC hopes to model that adaptation as the core path toward finding grounding in times of uncertainty. Another major change was the December relocation of the center to a new facility under renovation. The larger space, called The Center for Hope and Healing, is almost 13,000 square feet and will feature a playground, kid-size furniture and an art room. “Art and expressive activities are a big part of what we do because sometimes you can say things with color that you can’t say with words,” says Richardson Bock. The pandemic also turned the usual three-day, two-night summer camp into day camps. They are primarily for children who cannot regularly come to Albuquerque for year-round group sessions. The pandemic and recent expansion have increased the need for volunteers and donations. Since the core functions of NMCGC center around peer groups, volunteer bereavement facilitators who run the sessions are crucial to keeping services available for free to New Mexico families. There are two trainings per year for bereavement facilitators in January and August. Potential bereavement facilitators should be prepared to go through a screening process and commit to at least one year of service. “Most people become facilitators because they know what it’s like to grieve and feel alone and they don’t want children or other adults to feel that way,” says Richardson Bock. Because this type of work can be emotionally taxing, albeit rewarding, bereavement facilitators are provided with post-group meetings with a specialist trained in supporting people who hear difficult things. There are other ways to volunteer. If you have a special skill, such as graphic design or public relations management, or even if you can spend some time helping with cleanup and office chores, contact the center at 505-323-0478 or info@childrensgrief.org.

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“New Mexico still has a lot of room to improve, especially with our rural areas,” said Christina Angel-Jolly, executive director of the New Mexico Autism Society. Families in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas generally don’t have trouble accessing services, but there are wait lists for evaluation and diagnostic services across the state, and rural residents often must travel to Albuquerque or other states. At the University of New Mexico Center for Development & Disability, for example, children face a wait of one to two years. “We just don’t have enough providers that do that,” Angel-Jolly said. “We tell families to get on everyone’s wait list.” Zoe Migel, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Bright Futures Autism and Early Intervention in Santa Fe, helps parents of young children on the autism spectrum get the services their children need. She agreed that the wait for a diagnosis is the biggest hurdle families must overcome, but she encourages parents to pursue therapies as early as possible. “It’s so important for parents to know not to wait,” she said. “People often don’t know what children need and have a right to.” For autistic children who receive services such as physical, speech

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New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities New Mexico Kids! has compiled a list of inperson and virtual events, activities and resources. Most businesses, schools, organizations and programs have social media accounts and channels that can be found by searching for their names. As of press time, listings were up to date but things are changing rapidly and schedules can change. To have your events listed for free in the November/December issue, fill out our calendar form at newmexicokids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Oct 13. Calendar listings are not guaranteed due to space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

Arts & Crafts Sep 1, Wacky Wednesday, 2:303:30pm. Ages 7-12 can join for a craft, activity or game. Registration required, space limited to 15; attendees 24 months+ must wear a facemask. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. Sep 2, Online Class: Intermediate Watercolor, noon-2pm. Take watercolor painting to the next level by going beyond the basics to create an image together as a class. For anyone looking to build skills onto an existing watercolor practice. See website for supplies needed; ages 12+ (children are welcome to participate alongside adults), space is limited, reservations required. $5/$20/$30, okeeffemuseum.org/event/online-classintermediate-watercolor. Sep 3, Online Class: Introduction to Watercolor, noon-1:30pm. Explore exercises and demos, learn techniques to help create a piece of watercolor artwork. See website for supplies needed; ages 12+, (children are welcome to participate alongside adults), space is limited, reservations required. $5/$20/$30, okeeffemuseum.org/event/online-class-introduction-to-watercolor-4. Sep 6, Crafty Club for Kids, 10:3011:30am, Crafts, music and games; all supplies provided; ages 3-8. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, ABQ, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Sep 10, Online Class: Drawing with Color, noon-1:30pm, An intimate online drawing class that deep-dives into the world of color exploring how Georgia O’Keeffe used it in her artwork. See website for supplies needed; ages 12+ (children are welcome to participate alongside adults), space is limited, reservations required. $5/$20/$30, okeeffemuseum.org/event/online-class-drawing-with-color-17. Sep 11, Family Art Workshops, 12:30pm. Families try a variety of art mediums, all materials supplied; all ages. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, cabq.gov. Sep 18, Drop-In Art-Making with Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 9:30am. Make a craft outside of the library with help from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Sep 18, Drop-In Art-Making with Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 1pm. Make a craft outside of the library with help from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Sep 24, Kids’ Craft, 2pm. An outdoor craft for school-aged children. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 4, Crafty Club for Kids, 10:3011:30am. Crafts, music and games; all supplies provided; ages 3-8. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, ABQ, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Oct 14, 28, Storytime and Craft with Walter, 9:30am. Make a craft and hear a story with the librarian Walter; outdoor event. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Oct 16, Book Page Pumpkins, 2-4pm. Make pumpkins out of old books; all materials provided, ages 12+. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, ABQ, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. Oct 16, Drop-In Art-Making with Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 9:30am. Make a craft outside of the library with help from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Oct 16, Drop-In Art-Making with Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 9:30am. Make a craft outside of the library with help from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 22, Children’s Craft, 2pm. Create a fun Fall craft outside; for school-age children. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 1011:30am. In this lighthearted, fun class, children build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar. Sep 10, Colcha Community StitchAlong via Zoom, 1pm. This workshop is open to all levels of experience in an informal setting, wherever participants are. There will be demonstrations and a Q&A; share what you are working on. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, nhccnm.org/event/colcha-communitystitch-along-51. Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 1011:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children will build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving & kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar. Oct 8, Colcha Community StitchAlong via Zoom, 1pm. This workshop is

open to all levels of experience in an informal setting, wherever participants are. There will be demonstrations and a Q&A; share what you are working on. Free, Nat’l Hispanic Cultural Ctr, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org/event/colchacommunity-stitch-along-51.

NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information like reopenings for museums, historic sites and other institutions that have resources, activities and exhibits online. The “Visit Virtually” section includes links to NM museums, cultural centers and libraries, newmexicoculture.org. NM Museum of Natural History & Science is open 10am-4pm, Weds-Suns and features 8 permanent exhibit halls that take guests through time. Tickets must be purchased online, 1801 Mountain NW, ABQ, 841-2869, nmnaturalhistory.org/visitors/visitorinformation. The Santa Fe Botanical Garden is now open 9am-5pm, Thus-Mons, credit cards only, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

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Cultural Centers & Museums Sep 5, Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday Free Admission, 10am-4pm. Admission is free to all residents. Explore the museum’s exhibits. The number of visitor is limited so reserve tickets at my.nmculture.org/1097/2309. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, ABQ, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. Sep 18, Free Admission to ABQ Museum. Tickets for “Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day can be downloaded and redeemed for free, timed access to the museum. ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2021, cabq.gov. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Creative Activities Online: Break out the water colors, colored pencils, or whatever you have and try O’Keeffe’s techniques, okeeffemuseum.org/education/creativeactivities. Museum of International Folk Art is open 10am-5pm, daily. The museum shapes a humane world by connecting people through creative expression and artistic traditions, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, Santa Fe, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org, moifa.org. National Hispanic Cultural Center offers virtual experiences including online building visits on its website, social media and YouTube channel. The Visual Arts Museum is now open 10am4pm, Tues-Suns; The Historic and Literary arts building is open 10am-4pm, Thus, Fris and a guided Torreón Tours of the “Mundos de Mestizaje” fresco are offered 11am, Thus, Fris. Timed tickets are limited and available online; those not fully vaccinated must wear a mask or multilayer cloth face covering in public, 1701 4th SW, ABQ, 246-2261, nhccnm.org.

Sept 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, Cultural Dances, 11am-noon. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song and dance that connect to ancestors, community and traditions. Advanced tickets required, Indian Pueblo Cultural Ctr Courtyard, 2401 12th NW, ABQ, indianpueblo.org/welcome. Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts has a YouTube channel for online dance classes for kids ranging from fitness to hip-hop and jazz, keshetarts.org.

Education and Tutoring APS@Home supports at-home learning for grades K-5 and their families by broadcasting a weekday morning schedule of televised APS classes on their YouTube channel, newmexicopbs.org/ what-we-do/education/aps-at-home. NM Educational Resources can be found at different websites that include activities, facts, coloring pages, games, printables and trivia all centered around the state of NM, apples4theteacher.com.

Exhibits Oct 2-Nov 20, “New Mexico Light,” 9am-5pm. A collaborative show of tapestry artists who design and weave. Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 897-8831, cabq.gov.

Fairs & Festivals Sep and Oct, Wagner’s Farmland Experience. Pick vegetables directly from the plant, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, visit the farm animal exhibit. $5 ages 12+/$4 ages 3-11/free under age 3, (pumpkins sold separately) Wagner’s Farm, 6445 Corrales Rd, Corrales, 792-2736, wagnersfarmlandexperience.com. Sep 3, The 97th Burning of Zozobra, 4-11:45pm. The show starts at 9:10pm, weather permitting, The burning of “Old Man Gloom” sends up in flames all things gloomy. Music, an ‘80s dance party and beach ball song and toss. $17+, Fort Marcy

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New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities Park near Santa Fe Plaza, 855-ZOZOBRA, burnzozobra.com. Sep 4, 3rd Annual NM Prickly Pear Festival, 10am-6pm. For eaters, cooks and everyone who loves the taste of prickly pears: demos, products, art and live music. $8/$6 early bird/$5 students and children, Gold Ave between 2nd and 3rd, Downtown ABQ, nmpricklypearfest.com. Sep 4-5, Fiesta de los Niños, 10am4pm. A weekend of interactive family activities with games and demonstrations. $6/$4 seniors and teens/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, SF, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. Sep 4-5, Harvest & Fiber Festival, 10am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Vendors, tractor parade, demonstrations and music in celebration of the area’s cultures and traditions; all ages. Free, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 North Frontage Road, Edgewood, 281-7655, wildlifewest.org. Sep 4-6, Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market, 9am-5pm. An open-air arts and crafts market featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing and art. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, santafefiesta.org. Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Tasty Tuesdays, 4:308pm. Community gathering with food trucks. Free, Hyder Park, 700 Persing SE, ABQ, 768-5353, daysintheparkabq.com/tasty-tuesday. Sep 9-19, NM State Fair. The fair includes rodeo, music performances, art, agriculture, animals, food, carnival rides, exhibits and shopping. $12/$8, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, ABQ, 265-3976, statefair.exponm.com. Sep 10-12, Bandstand on the Plaza, 10am-10pm, Fri, Sat & 11am-5:15pm, Sun. The Plaza Gazebo is transformed into a concert venue with dances by Pueblo Indians and traditional northern NM music and mariachi. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, santafefiesta.org. Sep 10-12, Food Booths Santa Fe Plaza, 9am-5pm. Cruise the historic plaza for New Mexican food during Fiestas. Santa Fe Plaza, santafefiesta.org. Sep 16, Global Headphone Dance Party, 7pm. ¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s Annual World Music & Culture Celebration celebrates immigrant and Indigenous culture in the U.S. with live music. This year’s festival kicks off with a headphone dance party. $10, National Hispanic Cultural Center Campus, ABQ, 1701 4th SW, globalquerque.org. Sep 16-18, Rodeo de Santa Fe, 7-10pm. See top riders and specialty acts featuring PRCA cowboys and cowgirls. $17/$10, 3237 Rodeo Rd, SF, 471-4300, rodeosantafe.org. Sep 17-18, ¡GLOBALQUERQUE!, 5pm. Celebrate live music from cutting-edge to traditional. $20, $30, $40, $60, National Hispanic Cultural Center Campus, 1701 4th SW, globalquerque.org. Sep 18, ABQ Water Lantern Festival, 4:3o-9pm. Food, games, activities, vendors music and thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected in the water. $56/$46/$36/$26, Sandia Lakes, 76 Sandia Lakes, Bernalillo,

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waterlanternfestival.com/albuquerque.php. Sept 18-19, Santa Fe Renaissance Fair. A community event with “On The Village on Streets, ” Buccaneer Bay Pirate Camp, a fairy village and more; tickets at holdmyticket.com. $12/$10 seniors, ages 13-17/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, SF, 4712261, golondrinas.org. Sep 25-26, Harvest Festival, 10am4pm. Events can be found scattered throughout town, typically by hitching a ride on a tractor. Music, craft demonstrations, visit a blacksmith, try freshly baked horno bread. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Rd, Corrales, 8983915, cabq.gov. Sep 26, Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival: The Way to Return Kaeru, 1oam-5pm. Live music, dance, art, Japanese food, vendors and art exhibit. $5/free under 12, Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, ABQ, 565-2185, nmjacl.org. Oct 1-3, ABQ Fall Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, 9am-5pm. Sixty dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools and equipment. Free, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, ABQ, 883-4195,

abqfallshow.wixsite.com/abq-fall-show. Oct 2-3, The 48th Annual Harvest Festival, 10am-4pm. Taste syrup from a burro driven sorghum mill, make cider and pick a pumpkin from the scarecrowguarded patch. $8/$6 seniors, ages 1317/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd, SF, 4712261, golondrinas.org. Oct 2-10, ABQ International Balloon Fiesta. An enchanted world of specialshape balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, balloon rides and balloon-filled skies. There will be competitions, chainsaw carving, photo contest and dawn patrols $15 over age 12/free under 12, Balloon Fiesta Park, 4401 Alameda NE, ABQ, 821-1000, balloonfiesta.com. Oct 3-31, Walk Through the Stalks. Enjoy the Corrales views while walking through the corn stalks on large paths to allow for social distancing, $5 ages 12+/$4 ages 3-11/free under age 3, Wagner’s Farm, 6445 Corrales Rd, Corrales, 7922736, wagnersfarmlandexperience.com. Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Tasty Tuesdays, 4:30-

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8pm. Community gathering with food trucks. Free, Hyder Park, 700 Persing SE, ABQ, 768-5353, daysintheparkabq.com/tasty-tuesday. Oct 16, Community Baby Shower, 13pm. For new and expecting moms and dads and their families. Join for a community info fair featuring representatives from health, social service and cultural agencies that have a focus on the health and well-being of young families. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, ABQ, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Oct 17, CiQlovía, 10am-1pm. This is the ABQ version of the global phenomenon known as “ciclovía” where city streets and closed to cars and opened up to people on foot, bikes, shopping, music and activities. Routes in the International District, Downtown, Near N Valley, South Valley, abqciqlovia.org. Oct 22-24, 9th Annual Latinx Film Festival: Cine Magnífico. A celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture through presentation of cinema featuring first-time filmmakers and established masters. See website for details. Instituto Cervantes, cinemagnifico.com.

Library Events Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Children’s Chess Club Online, 5:45pm. Join in playing chess online. Contact Santa Fe Public Libraries for more information, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org, sites.google.com/site/childchesssantafe/? form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV. Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Lego Club, 3:305pm. Build with old friends and make new ones. All Legos are provided. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, ABQ, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. Sep 3, Author Read-Aloud and Craft, 3pm. Hear Andrew Lovato read his book, “Elvis Romero and Fiesta de Santa Fe: Featuring Zozobra’s Great Escape,” followed by a craft; an outdoor event. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Sept 11, Travels with the Seltzers: “What is it, Where is it?,” 2-3:30pm. Join for a trip around the world in the public library. Guess what and where the pictures were taken and hear more about the worldly locations. Free, Lomas

Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, ABQ, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Sep 25, Welcome Back Bonanza!, 2:30-4:30pm. Spend an afternoon celebrating and exploring the library with games, crafts and fun; for ages up to 18 and their adults. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, ABQ, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October Movie Extravaganza!, 1-3pm. Enjoy Halloween themed movies that are rated G, PG or PG13. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, ABQ, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org. Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Children’s Chess Club Online, 5:45pm. Join in playing chess online. Contact Santa Fe Public Libraries for more information, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. sites.google.com/site/childchesssantafe/? form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV. Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Lego Club, 3:30-5pm. Build with old friends and make new ones. All Legos are provided. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, ABQ, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. Oct 9, Travels with the Seltzers: “Follow us to Egypt,” 2-3:30pm. Experience a trip beginning in Cairo then down the Nile River visiting all of the historical sites – Giza, Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, etc. continuing to Aswan. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, ABQ, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Oct 12, Harry Potter Trivia Program, 6-7:30pm. Winners leave with Harry Potter prizes. Join by yourself or team up with friends. For ages 10 and up. Registration required. Up to 5 members per team, limited to 45. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, ABQ, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Oct 23-26, Harry Potter Escape Room, 2-3pm & 4-5pm, Sat; 2-3pm, Sun; 4-5pm & 6:30-7:30pm, Mon; 4-5pm, 6:307:30pm, Tue. While attendees were working to find a secret spell, Filch finds them rummaging through his office and has locked attendees in. Find the way out and retrieve the spell; ages 10 and older, registration required, each session is limited to 6. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, ABQ, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Oct 30, Spooktacular Fall Festival, 2:30-4:30pm. A spooky celebration and costume fun. Dress in a costume and enjoy a variety of fall activities; ages up to 18. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.

Music Sep 2, Encanto Musical, 6pm. Carlos Medina featuring the music of Dareen Lee Cordova and Dynette Cordova. Bring chairs, alcohol-free. Register for updates. Santa Fe Plaza, ampconcerts.org. Sep 4, Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe, 7:30-10pm. Swirling dresses, stamping feet and ringing trumpets welcome participants to a musical experience of traditional, contemporary and classical tastes. $18-$58, The Santa Fe

New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities Opera, 301 Opera Dr, SF, 986-5900, santafefiesta.org. Oct 16, Four Shillings Short: A Samhain/Halloween Concert Program, 1pm. Enjoy independent folk art with this musical group. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 9552820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 16, Guitar NM, 2-3pm. Jeremy Mayne plays guitar and classical guitar in the pursuit of blues, bluegrass and rock, eventually evolving into a passion for classical guitar. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.

Open Houses Oct 17, Sandia Prep Open House, 532 Osuna NE, ABQ, 338-3000, sandiaprep.org. Oct 17, Santa Fe Girls’ School Admissions Open House, 4-6pm. Tuition assistance available; 4th and 5th grade families welcome. Free, 310 West Zia Rd, SF, 820-3188, santafegirlsschool.org.

Science & Nature Sep 4, International Vulture Day, 10am-2pm. Find out why vultures are so important to the environment. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, ABQ, cabq.gov. Sep 5, Bosque Wild!, 8-10:30am. Discover the flora and fauna of the Bosque with experienced volunteers. See site for what to bring. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, ABQ, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/openspace/events. Sept 11, Setting Up Your Winter Garden, 10:30am-noon. Learn the basics such as soil health, selecting the right vegetables, and protecting them from cold temperatures. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, ABQ, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Sep 11, Women in History of “Manned Spaceflight,” 10:30am-noon. Sixty years ago, thirteen women pilots challenged NASA to accept female astronauts for its first human spaceflight program. Join Albuquerque author Loretta Hall and learn about those pioneering women. Free, Special Collections Library, 423 Central NE, ABQ, 848-1376, abqlibrary.org. Sep 14, Afterschool Makers, 4:305:30pm. Kids get an opportunity to tinker with materials and develop imaginations and critical thinking skill. Focused projects and freedom to create unique designs. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, ABQ, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Sep 18, Growing Beautiful Bulbs with Suzy Andrego, 10:30-11:30am. Join Suzy Andrego as she gives an overview on where to get bulbs, how to grow and maintain them and which bulbs to grow during each season. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, ABQ, 7641742, abqlibrary.org. Sep 19, Community Day at Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 9am-5pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM resi-

dents and students, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Sep 25, Bird Walk, 8:30-10am. Spend a morning in the unique wetland habitat and learn about the diversity of birds. $3/free members, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve in La Cienega, 49 W. Frontage, SF, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Sep 25, Rhino Day, 10am-2pm. Learn about rhinos at the Zoo, 10am-2pm. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 1oth SW, ABQ, 768-2000, cabq.gov. Oct 2, Croctober, 10am-2pm, Learn all about crocodiles and alligators. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, ABQ, 764-6214, cabq.gov. Oct 12, Afterschool Makers, 4:305:30pm. Kids get an opportunity to tinker with materials and develop imaginations and critical thinking skill. Focused projects and freedom to create unique designs. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, ABQ, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. Oct 16-17, Model Boat Regatta, 9am4pm, Sat; 9am-2pm, Sun. Model boat enthusiasts can join the Duke City Model Yacht Club at the annual event. Free to observe, fee to compete, Tingley Beach, Downtown ABQ, 873-1517, cabq.gov. Oct 23, Bird Walk, 8:30-10am. Spend a morning in the unique wetland habitat and learn about the diversity of birds. $3/free members, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve in La Cienega, 49 W. Frontage, SF, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Oct 23, Wolf Awareness Day, 10am2pm. Learn about wolves at the Zoo. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, ABQ, 764-6214, cabq.gov. Oct 31, Community Day at Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 9am-5pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Fractal Fridays Online, some of the same fractal graphics shown under the planetarium dome can be enjoyed on a computer monitor at home. See Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalhistory.org. New Mexico Wildlife Center is open 9am-4pm, Mons-Sats. Animal encounters include “Feeding Furry Friends,” 10am, Mons-Sats; “Raptor Rapture,” 1pm, MonsSats; “Creature Feature,” 3pm, Mons-Sats and “Wildlife Walk Tour,” 11am, TuesSats. 19 Wheat St, Española, 753-9505, newmexicowildlifecenter.org. Take It Outside! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s online series has daily activities and challenges for all ages, peecnature.org/take-it-outside.

Sports Sep 4, The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, 7-9pm. The team brings its re-imagined Spread Game Tour with ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swam and rim-rattling dunks. Rio Rancho Event Center, 3001 Civic Central Cir NE, RR, 891-3826, rioranchoeventscenter.com Sep 26, Junior Samson, 8am. Sponsored by Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque, the Junior Samson is an obstacle course race that will provide

your child with the opportunity to compete in events based on speed, agility, balance and coordination. Event is designed for ages 5-14, and is a smallscale version of the well-known JCC Samson Challenge. Winners receive awesome prizes! Register at raceroster.com. $25. 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Abq. 321-8577, jccabq.org. Oct 24, Day of the Tread Ride Live or Virtually. Choose from 7/18/25/47/60/100 miles of cycling fun. See website for details, Sawmill District, 20th NW, dayofthetread.com.

Stage Sep 2-5, 9-12, 16-9, NM Shakespeare Festival, 7:30pm. Classical theater joins the urban cityscape of ABQ. William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet” and comedy “Twelfth Night” will include theatrical lighting and sound during these fully-costumed productions. Free, NM Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, ABQ, 247-8600, newmexicoshakespearefest.org. Sep 3, Shakespeare at Open Space, 7:30-9:45pm. The NM Shakespeare Festival presents “Hamlet;” this is an outdoor event with limited seating and dependent on weather, please bring lawn chairs. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov. Sep 10, Shakespeare at Open Space, 7:30-9pm. The NM Shakespeare Festival presents “Twelfth Night O Lo Que Quieras;” this is an outdoor event with limited seating and dependent on weather, please bring lawn chairs. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov. Sep 17-19, 24-26, “Father of the Bride,” 7:30pm, Fris & Sats; 2pm, Suns. As a wedding guest list gets larger each day, things comically spiral out of control as the big day approaches, but all is well in the end. $23/$21/$19/$15, ABQ Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 242-4750, AlbuquerqueLittleTheatre.org. Oct 1-3 , “Father of the Bride,” 7:30pm, Fris & Sats; 2pm, Suns. As a wedding guest list gets larger each day, things comically spiral out of control as the big day approaches, but all is well in

the end. $23/$21/$19/$15, ABQ Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 242-4750, AlbuquerqueLittleTheatre.org.

Storytelling Sep 2, 16, 30, Storytime and Craft with Walter, 9:30am. A story and craft outside the library. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Sep 4, 18, Bilingual Books & Babies, 10-10:45am. A socially-distanced, outdoor event for children and their families. Please wear masks and meet under the portal. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Sep 7, Children’s Storytime and Craft, 10:30am. Listen along to "Alphabet Pet Parade," a book about the Santa Fe Fiesta's Pet Parade. Written by Judith Torres, this is an outside event. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Sep 11, Storytelling at Bike In Coffee 10:30am. Corrales tellers Liz and Bob travel nationwide with participatory and bilingual storytelling with stories for all ages; biking and carpool encouraged. Free ($5 parking), Bike-In Coffee, 949 Montoya NW, ABQ, 306-4476, oldtownfarm.com/bike-in-coffee. Sep 21, Storytime and Craft, 10:30am. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories and a craft. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 9552820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wake-Up Storytime with Walter, 9:30am. Join Walter for a morning story online. Contact the Main Library Branch for the link. Free, 955-6791, santafelibrary.org. Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Bilingual Books & Babies, 10-10:45am. A socially-distanced, outdoor event for children and their families. Please wear masks and meet under the portal. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 9552820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 5, Storytime and Craft, 10:30am. Enjoy the harvest and read stories about the treats of the Fall season; an outside event. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 14, 28, Storytime and Craft with Walter, 9:30am. Make a craft and hear a story with librarian Walter, this is an outdoor event. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Oct 20, Special Afternoon Music and Movement Storytime, 4-5pm. Develop Early Literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple music concepts; ages up to 6. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. Oct 28, Spooky Storytime, 11:15am12:15pm. Join for a special storytime involving spooky stories and trick-ortreating at the library. Costumes for all ages are encouraged but not required. Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org.

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New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities Oct 30, Family Scary Stories, 10:30am. Listen to spooky stories with Walter; an outside event. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, SF, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. Oct 30, Halloween Craft-a-ganza, 34pm. Join for spooky crafts for all ages. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org.

Also of Interest Sep 1, Queen Bee’s Kids Sing Along with Teacher B, 10-10:45am. Kids up to age 6 are lead through an engaging music games and sing-alongs. Free, donations accepted, The Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, SF, 316-3596, railyardpark.org. Sep 1 through October, 5th Annual U-Pick at Big Jim Farms, 8am-6pm. Pick your own green chile and flowers. Wander a nine-acre farm, say hello to the farm animals, enjoy children’s play areas, educational farm stations, food trucks and live entertainment on select weekends. Free, Big Jim Farms, 4515 Rio Grande, Los Rancho, 459-0719, bigjimfarms.com. Sep 4-5, Dino Stroll - Albuquerque, 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Walkthrough and get up close to life-like and life-sized dinosaurs in this realistic tour. See moving heads, necks, tails, wings, blinking eyes, breathing movements and synchronized sounds. $19.99, ABQ Convention Center, 401 2nd NW, ABQ, 7651429, facebook.com/events/s/dino-strollalbuquerque/135893245351665. Sep 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21. 25, 28, Santa Fe Farmers Market, 7am-1pm, Tues & Sats. Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, cheeses, meats, baked goods, chile, teas, herbs, original crafts and body care products. Free, Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, SF, 983-7726, railyardsantafe.com. Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Downtown Growers’ Market, 8am-noon. ABQ’s longest running farmers’ market offers local meat, produce, drinks and art. Free, Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, ABQ, downtowngrowers.org. Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Santa Fe Artists Market, 8am-2pm. Local artists from Northern NM display their fine arts, jewelry, photography, and other creative art work, meet the artists, who vary weekly. Free, West Casitas (North of the Water Tower), 1612 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, 4148544, railyardsantafe.com. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, ABQ Railyard Market, 10am-2pm. The market is open at 100% capacity, unvaccinated visitors please wear a mask. Produce, coffee, jewelry, art, clothes among others; preorder online. Free, Barelas Railyards, 777 1st SW, ABQ, 600-1109, railyardsmarket.org. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Railyard Artisans Market, 10am-3pm. Food, deserts, locally made chocolate, music and more than 40 local artists. Free, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, railyardsantafe.com. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Mile Hi Sunday Market, 10am-1pm. Meet vendors and enjoy music. Free, Alvarado Park, 2000 Alvardo NE, farmersmarketsnm.org.

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Sep 6, 12, 13, El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe Mercado, 10am-4pm, Mons, 9am-4pm, Sun. A mix of products including local, national and international folk art, antiques and memorabilia. You can find rugs, weavings, tribal and global fine art, and a wide range of fine jewelry. Free, El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, 9220591, elmuseocultural.org. Sep 18, Indigenous Community Day, noon-4pm. Celebrate Native culture through dance and music; enjoy art projects, visit non-profit booths and share a meal. Free, Ragle Park, 2530 W. Zia, Santa Fe, 955-2106, santafenm.gov/ragle_park. Sep 25-26, Oct 1-3, 8-10, 5-17, 22-24, 29-31, McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, 10am-6pm. Pick a pumpkin straight from the patch. See website for specifics. McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, 2 McCall Lane, Moriarity, 595-7500, mccallspumpkinpatch.com Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Santa Fe Artists Market, 8am-2pm. Local artists from Northern NM display their fine arts, jewelry, photography, and other creative art work, meet the artists, who vary weekly. Free, West Casitas (North of the Water Tower), 1612 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, 4148544, railyardsantafe.com. Oct 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Santa Fe Farmers Market, 7am-1pm, Tues & Sats. Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, cheeses, meats, baked goods, chile, teas, herbs, original crafts and body care products. Free, Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, 9837726, railyardsantafe.com. Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Downtown Growers’ Market, 8am-noon. ABQ’s longest running farmers’ market offers local meat, produce, drinks and art. Free, Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, ABQ, downtowngrowers.org. Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, ABQ Railyard Market, 10am-2pm. The market is open at 100% capacity, unvaccinated visitors please wear a mask. Produce, coffee, jewelry, art, clothes among others; preorder online. Free, Barelas Railyards, 777 1st SW, 600-1109, railyardsmarket.org. Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Railyard Artisans Market, 10am-3pm. Food, deserts, locally made chocolate, music and more than 40 local artists. Free, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, railyardsantafe.com. Oct 17, Pop-Up Playground, 11am-3pm. Open area with unlimited amounts of wood pallets, logs, cardboard and paint to create the ultimate fort city. Volunteers will supervise, only intervening if necessary. Free, Railyard Park, 701 Callejon, SF, 316-3596, railyardpark.org/event/pop-up-playground-2021. Oct 23, Spirits of NM’s Past, 5-9pm. Meet ghosts of history who lived and died in the land of enchantment; encounter an assortment of characters in NM’s past in a family-friendly, but spooky Halloween atmosphere. $8/$6 teens/free ages 12 and under, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. New Mexico Farmers’ Markets have ever changing information. Find the most up-to-date info at farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market.

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Just for Teens Sep 7, Teen Craft Club, 4-5pm. Monthly craft program for ages 13-19, space limited to 15, attendees must wear facemasks. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. Sept 20, DIY Terrariums for Tweens and Teens, 4-5pm. Create succulent and cacti terrariums. Plants provided; ages 918, registration required, limited to 12. Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, ABQ857-8321, abqlibrary.org. Sep 21, Anime Club, 4-5pm. Join likeminded anime and manga fans with new shows and topics; themed food and activities; ages 13-19. Registration required and begins Sep 7, limited to 15. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. Oct 1, Cosplay 101: Props, 2pm. Get ready for Santa Fe Comic Con and work on crafting a prop for your Cosplay. This is an outdoor teen event. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, SF, santafelibrary.org. Oct 8, Cosplay 101-Costumes, 2pm. Get ready for Santa Fe Comic Con and work on crafting a unique and fun costume. This is an outdoor teen event. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Oct 15, Cosplay 101-Make-Up, 2pm. Design cosplay makeup before SF Comic Con. Outdoor event for teens. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, SF, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. Teen Recommend through Santa Fe Libraries asks teens to write about library materials they would recommend others check out and become a published reviewer. Reviews can be seen on the website, FaceBook and blogs, santafelibrary.org/teens.

Especially for Parents Sep 2, Science on Tap, 5:30-7pm. Join David Gibson, Educator for the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, for a lighthearted, visual exploration of oxidation; complimentary appetizers followed by presentation. O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE, ABQ, 245-2137, ext 103, nuclearmuseum.org. Sep 2, Virtual ¡Happy Arte Hour!, 6:30pm. This is an adult-only art making program and social gathering. Register to receive an email with the Zoom link and items/supplies to gather from around your house. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, nhccnm.org. Sep 17, Adult Coloring, 4-5pm. Adult coloring pages provided along with supplies; this is a kid-free zone. Free, Central & Unser Library,

Oct 7, Virtual ¡Happy Arte Hour!, 6:30pm. This is an adult-only art making program and social gathering. Register to receive an email with the Zoom link and items/supplies to gather from around your house. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, nhccnm.org. Oct 15, Adult Coloring, 4-5pm. Adult coloring pages provided along with supplies; this is a kid-free zone. Free, Central & Unser Library,

For Teachers Sep 4, Teacher Open House at the Zoo, 10am-2pm. Any K-12 teacher can bring their valid school STAFF ID card to gain admission for themselves and one guest. Teachers also receive info about booking a field trip, request a presentation for the classroom, samples of lesson plans and activities. Free, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 848-7180, cabq.gov. Sep 22, An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism: Virtual Training, 3:30-5:30pm. This is perfect for anyone who has questions about autism or aba therapy, register at forms.gle/Av9Y58Eo8hA4TFjT8. Free, 2255323, nmaeyc.org. Sep 22, Creative Coding I: A Virtual Workshop, 4-6pm. Suitable for teachers of grades 3-8, all skills welcome. Make computer science accessible, creative and fun. Free, Explora, 600-6734, forms.gle/yCSsBEmyeZcUzHgu6 Sep 23, Easy, Breezy: A Gust of Air: A Virtual Workshop, 3-5pm. For early childhood teachers, librarians and outof-school time educators, includes 2 CEU hours. Experiment with the power of air and learn to make and test parachutes in the classroom. Register by Sep 13 for kits to be picked up or shipped for first 20. Free, Explora, forms.gle/coFTA6AWf9vaNtek8. Sep 26, Maker Centered Learning: Escape Room, 10am-noon. In-person workshop suitable for teachers or grade 3-8, all skill levels. Learn to bring science and problem-solving to life by having students create escape rooms. Free, Explora, forms.gle/ui3pNzVZQuwHzRQw6, 600-6734. Oct 13, Creative Coding II: A Virtual Workshop, 4-6pm. Suitable for teachers of grades 3-8, all skill levels. Make computer science accessible and fun. This class is second in a series of two. Free, Explora, forms.gle/yCSsBEmyeZcUzHgu6, 600-6734. Oct 14, Reflect On It: A Virtual Workshop, 2-4pm. For early childhood teachers, librarians and out-of-school time educators. Use mirrors, light boxes, flashlights and sunlight to explore white and colored light. Leave with a kit of science materials and easy-to-implement ideas. Free, Explora, forms.gle/veYAex3FMC2Upxnh7.

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During the World War II era, the Wartime Advertising Council developed the first forest fire prevention program and ad campaign. Walt Disney donated a short series of posters portraying Bambi for the campaign. Then, the concept of "Smokey Bear" was born, first appearing in an advertisement on Aug. 9, 1944. Artist Albert Staehle created the first likeness of Smokey dousing a campfire with the caption, "Care will prevent 9 out of 10 fires." The real Smokey Bear was an American black bear rescued from a wildfire in New Mexico more than 70 years ago. The Capitan Gap Fire in the Lincoln National Forest started May 4, 1950. A group of 25 firefighters from Taos Pueblo, jovially dubbed the Taos Snowball Crew owing to their white helmets, journeyed by school bus to the Capitan Mountains, where they tirelessly dug firebreaks to impede the raging wildfire's progress. In the aftermath of the fire, the Taos Snowball Crew discovered an injured baby black bear clinging to a tree. The foundling bear had sustained multiple wounds, including terribly burned paws and hind legs, as well as a scorched abdomen. The crew nicknamed the baby cub Hot Foot Teddy, and New Mexico Game and Fish Warden Ray Bell, also a pilot, flew the bear to Santa Fe. Hot Foot Teddy's injuries were attended to by Dr. Edwin J. Smith, a Santa Fe veterinarian. Smith had previously assisted the Forest Service by treating injured wildlife, but never a bear! Smith used a salve and bandages to treat and dress the baby bear's wounds, and the Bell family cared for him until the little cub recovered. The story of a bear club clinging to life after a devastating forest fire gained immense popularity, and the tiny New Mexico bear became the real-life counterpart to Albert Staehle's artistic rendition, a living symbol of fire prevention. Smokey received numerous gifts of honey and letters via U.S. mail. He became so popular that in 1964, he received his own zip code! Remarkably, the only other individual to be given a personal zip code is the acting U.S. president, who only retains this honor while in office. Smokey was relocated to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where he lived with a female American black bear named Goldie for the rest of his days. Smokey passed away at the age of 26 in 1976, a lengthy lifespan for an American black bear. He is buried in Capitan at the Smokey Bear Historical Park, where park visitors can learn more about the New Mexico icon and pay respect to his memory near the monument where Smokey rests. More information: emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/smokey-bear-historical-park or 575-354-2748.

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During this time of shutdowns, isolation and abrupt changes in schedules, children look to their parents for guidance on how to navigate this new world. Parents can learn breathing practices (called “pranayama” in yoga) and meditation techniques that they can pass down to their children. Associating breathing practices with animals helps children remember this breath work and apply it in their daily lives. A great example is Bunny Breath. The child sits on their knees or cross-legged, brings their bunny paws up to their chest, takes three short sniffs in, raising their chin and then exhales with a loud sigh as if the bunny has just smelled the most beautiful flower in the garden. This breath helps children slow down their breathing, lower their heart rate and settle into a more relaxed state. Another great breath practice is Elevator Breath, where the child starts in a standing position with knees bent, hands grazing the floor. The child takes a big breath in and begins to raise up the arms as the elevator starts to rise with the child counting up: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8. The elevator stops at the eighth floor as the child’s arms reach over the head. Then the elevator goes down, with the child exhaling first and then counting down as their body comes down to the first floor: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. Elevator Breath helps to regulate quick shallow breaths (often associated with an anxious or highly aroused state) by requiring the breath to flow slow and steady as the elevator rises and then descends. Alongside breathing practices, parents can introduce simple meditation “snacks” that are short, fun and create a foundation of mindfulness. We understand mindfulness as being able to live in the present moment, bringing yourself and your child into the “Here and Now.” There will always be distractions in our lives, crises to manage and problems to solve, but mindfulness allows us to modulate this sensory input and give our survival brain -- the amygdala -- the signals that “everything is OK, I’m alive and I’m safe.” It’s important to reinforce these mindfulness techniques as consistency and practice strengthen the “attention” muscles in our brain. Here are some examples of meditation practices that are easy to implement: meditation walks, moving meditation (yoga, dance, somatic movements), chanting, singing, mantras, sensory activities, breathing practices, journaling, expressive arts and balancing poses. Let’s take a look at an easy yoga pose and mantra for a child to learn, practice and seal into their inner being. Children love the visual of a warrior when they learn Warrior Two pose. The front leg is bent at the knee, the back leg is turned out 90 degrees and straight, and the arms extend to a T. Look out over the front straight arm and repeat the mantra, “I am strong, I am brave, I am resilient.” Mindfulness practices have been shown to rewire the brain by calming the nervous system, increasing self-awareness and improving self-regulation.

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The Young Scientist By AILEEN O’CATHERINE

When you think about collisions, do you think about the Earth’s moon? Collisions happen all the time. Two people collide in a football game during a tackle. Two cars collide in an accident. Scientists currently think a collision created the Earth and its moon when the solar system was forming. They think two planetary bodies five times the size of Mars had a huge collision, then recollided and formed an early Earth, surrounded by a disk of material that, over time, formed what we now call the moon. Before planetary scientists developed that theory, they thought that the Earth and its moon formed in a giant impact with a hypothetical planet named Theia. Scientists for the newer theory are building evidence, which is what scientists do — they put forth a hypothesis or possible theory and provide evidence to support or validate their theory. Currently scientists lean toward thinking the Earth and its moon formed when those two planetary bodies five times the size of Mars collided — big time. Scientists do this all the time, create a theory and build evidence. Importantly, when they discover something new that might change their original theory, they set out to prove that new theory and change their viewpoint. That is science. It always builds new knowledge based on observation and evidence, which is what makes science so exciting. After that initial impact of planetary objects, a lot of debris, rocks and comets continued hitting the moon, as materials collided with other materials. The early solar system was a busy place. Impacts from those

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early collisions created craters on the moon’s surface. If you go outside and look up at the moon, it may be difficult to see much more than a round sphere, especially when the moon is full and reflecting the light of the sun, much like a mirror. But viewed through a telescope, the moon’s surface appears to be marked with circular indentations with lines around them. The circular areas are craters that formed when rocks or comets from space flew into the moon. When a large object with a great deal of mass and weight hits another object, it pushes into the object it hits. Think of when one car hits another and makes a dent, and how when a car goes very fast it makes an even bigger dent. The same thing happened when the moon was hit by rocks and comets as the solar system formed and objects flew here and there. When the rocks hit the moon’s surface, they pushed into the soil and pulverized the ground. The pulverized ground, which is called “regolith,” sprayed forth to create the long lines that scientists call “ejecta rays.” The ejecta rays look like sun rays on the surface of the moon when viewed from our home on Earth. To find out how those craters might have formed, you can do an experiment. Materials: Cakepan or tin; Flour; Cake sprinkles; Cocoa; Spoon or sifter; Towel, newspaper or paper towels; 2 or 3 small rocks of different sizes and shapes to use as “impactors” 1. Prepare the moon’s sub-surface: Spread an inch of flour in the cake pan. The flour represents the part of the moon’s crust that an impactor will pulverize and blast out. 2. Add rocks and minerals: Add the cake sprinkles in a layer to represent the rocks and minerals buried under the moon’s surface. 3. Create the moon’s surface: Add a thin layer of cocoa to the top with a spoon or sifter to coat. This represents the moon’s surface. 4. Prepare for Impact! Find a safe spot where you can easily drop your rock into the cake pan. Put down a towel or paper towel to catch anything that comes out of the pan. 5. Drop a rock: Simulate a rock hitting the moon’s surface by dropping a small rock from above your head into the cake pan. Notice the ejecta pattern created by the impact. Observe the depth of the crater and the pattern of the flour’s ejecta rays. Where did the rock end up? 6. Get creative and experiment: See what happens when you drop different size rocks at different angles, heights and speeds. How does one ejecta pattern differ from another? To learn more, visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab at jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/make-a-moon-crater.

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Gun violence is a Public Health Crisis in NM: We Can Learn to be Responsible Gun Owners By CHERYL HAASE

I wish I could tell you that I was prepared for this, that my activism and training had me ready for what was going to happen on Friday, August 13. But that would be a lie because the shooting of 13 year-old Bennie Hargrove at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque shook me to my core. As a middle school teacher and volunteer with Moms Demand Action, I’ve been advocating for gun violence prevention for so long it feels like part of who I am. But with a shooting so close to home and a victim like any of my students with the courage to do what we talk about all the time, stand up for others, this shooting was different. One thing is for sure: this shooting was preventable. Like so many other shootings, especially with school shootings, the story started with an unsecured firearm. According to police, the 13-year-old shooter brought the gun to school from his home. The shooter’s father later told police that he noticed his gun was missing around noon, but by the time he got to the school, he was too late. Gun violence is a public health crisis in our state. In New Mexico, nearly 420 people are shot and killed and nearly 880 people are shot and wounded every year in the state — giving it the seventh highest rate of gun deaths in the U.S. In the last decade, gun violence in New Mexico has increased more than 50 percent. And in the same time frame, statewide gun homicides have increased nearly 90 percent. These numbers are not just statistics. They are the lives of our friends, family and children. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and has continued to see rising gun violence over the last year. Millions of children live in homes with unsecure firearms that can be used for unintentional shootings, gun suicides and school shootings. In fact, research shows that with gun violence on school grounds, up to 80 percent of shooters under the age of 18 obtained their guns from their own home, a relative’s home or from friends. Securely storing firearms — locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition — can help prevent these shootings. Currently, New Mexico doesn’t have a secure storage law. Even without a law, there are programs to learn how to be responsible gun owners. School boards and school districts can pass policies that require parents to be notified of secure storage practices. These policies have been passed across the country and reach nearly 2 million students. Another option is the Be SMART program which helps parents and other adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries. As gun violence continues to be one of the leading causes of death for children and teens, we must do everything we can to keep our families, communities, schools and children safe from this public health crisis. Join the fight with Moms Demand Action today. Cheryl Haase is a middle school teacher in Albuquerque and a volunteer leader with Moms Demand Action, the largest grassroots gun violence prevention organization in the country.

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I Am One: A Book of Action Author: Susan Verde Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition Ages: 4-8 years This is a great book about how you can turn one small step into something big. The book has beautiful illustrations with a lot of detail. It tells you that one seed can start a huge garden, one tiny word can start a great friendship and one idea, if you're brave enough to say it, can start something big! It says that you can do whatever you want starting with just one thing. If you want to learn more

about taking action with just one step, read “I Am One: A Book of Action.” By Narkie B., 10

Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball Author: Jen Bryant Illustrator: Frank Morrison Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-8 years This book is about how a man named Elgin Baylor changed basketball with his great skills and the fact that he was one of the first African Americans to play in the NBA. It's the story of how he changed the way the world viewed African Ameri-

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cans in the 1950s. He did that by standing up against racism when more than half of the hotels and restaurants wouldn't accept African Americans. My favorite thing about this book is the way the sentences are like poems. The book doesn't have as many words as some books, but still tells a detailed story. I think everyone should read it because it shows how standing up against racism is a good thing! By Elias D., 10

When You Breathe Author: Diana Farid Illustrator: Billy Renkl Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition Ages: 3-5 years I think this book is great for all ages, from 1 year to 100 years old! This can be a great book for meditation. Some books are told by pictures and words. This book is written in poetry and it also has amazing illustrations. You can even see the paint strokes. I loved looking at the beautiful pictures. On some pages, there are a few words and some have none. If you're looking for a relaxing book at night or any time of day, “When You Breathe” is a great book to read. By Miles E., 10

Pirates’ Curse: A ghost-hunting pirate adventure! Part of: Ghost Hunters Author: Susan McCauley Publisher: Celtic Sea Ages: 8-14 years Alex is a normal kid … well, at least until his mom dies. Then Alex is touched (which means he can see and hear ghosts) and he learns to fight ghosts really hard. When Alex gets assigned a dangerous mission to put ghosts to rest, find pirate treasure and explore a mystery, he brings his two friends along with his ghost gear. His friends have to go into a haunted restaurant that was once

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owned by a pirate who is now a ghost. When one of his friends gets in trouble, Alex must go on a dangerous rescue mission. Will Alex rescue his friend, put the ghosts to rest and discover pirate treasure? If you want to find out, read this ghostly book and more of Alex’s adventures in the series. By Sarah H., 9

365 Days to Alaska Author: Cathy Carr Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Ages: 8-12 years This is an amazing book. It teaches you to give some things a second chance even if you don’t want to. It’s about an 11-year-old girl named Rigel. Rigel and her family have always lived in the forest in Alaska, where she loves to hunt. She doesn’t care about not having running water, electricity or things that you and I would normally have. She loved her home ... until one day her parents divorce. Now she has to move to Connecticut with her two sisters and her mom. They move into their grandma’s house. Rigel hates it in Connecticut! It’s noisy, crowded and polluted and there is barely any real nature. It’s the exact opposite of Alaska. But she still has hope because her dad says that if she stays for a year and still doesn’t like it, he will take her back home. What will Rigel do? Will she go back to Alaska or maybe, just maybe, start liking Connecticut and stay? This book is so fabulous. I give it a five-star rating! By Laasya T., 9

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Kids Learn From Backyard Bird Watching By CHASE SPEARING

Did you know that a bird’s beak can tell you a lot about its biology? Unlike us, birds don’t have hands, so they use their beaks as tools for everything from making nests to preening their feathers and, of course, eating. Birds across the world have evolved over millions of years to live in almost every habitat on the planet. They can be found on every continent. Birds can eat everything from seeds to insects to other animals. If you take a closer look at a bird’s beak, you can usually tell what food it is likely to eat. Birds of prey, sometimes called raptors, have large, hooked beaks meant for catching and tearing meat. Even among different groups of raptors, beaks can vary. For example, falcons have a specialized notch in their beak which helps them kill their prey quickly. Eagles consume much larger prey like deer or jack rabbits, so their beaks are built for tearing meat off bone. Cranes and herons, which are also predatory

birds, fish in water. When hunting, they hold completely still while watching the water. When a fish swims by, they will strike their long, dagger-like beak into the water and come out with a tasty meal. Crossbills are small songbirds that are common in old growth conifer forests. As their name suggests, their beaks are crossed! They use them to pry open pine cones to get to the tasty seeds. Did you know you can do your own bird watching experiment right in your backyard? Start by watching to see what types of birds are visiting. Watch quietly from a window to observe them without scaring them away. Take a look at their beaks and make predictions about what size seeds or other food they can easily pick up and eat. Then set out three different sizes of seeds and nuts and observe which birds go to which types of food. Were you correct in your predictions? Visit the New Mexico Wildlife Center to learn more about birds. The center has more than 20 different birds of prey as well as reptiles and mammals. Tours are self-guided outdoors. The center is open to visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 19 Wheat Street in Española. For more information call 505-753-9505 or visit newmexicowildlifecenter.org. From a young age, Chase Spearing had a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. After graduating from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, she worked at a wildlife center in southern Oregon. She grew up in Santa Fe, so it was an easy decision to return to the high desert after being offered a position at New Mexico Wildlife Center in 2020.

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Afterschool Activities Directory Santa Fe Area Art Art School Santa Fe, 3600 Cerrillos Rd., Ste. 724E, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505364-3256. Contact: Ronny Beeman; Email: ronny@artschoolsantafe.com; Website: Artschoolsantafe.com; Ages: 5 and up; Enrollment: 7 students per class; Cost: $25/class with tax, $30 one time materials fee. Days/Hours: Mon 4:30pm, Wed 4pm, Fri 4pm; Saturday 10am & 11:30am. Art School Santa Fe’s program director Ronny (she, her) is currently the main elementary grades art teacher at Santa Fe School of Arts and Sciences. With several decades of experience, Ronny has developed her own art curriculum integrating classical fine art methods with current themes. Come in for a free 30minute consultation with Ronny in which an individualized curriculum will be created for your unique artist. Classes focus on a variety of artistic genres ranging from anime, portraiture, inktober, cartoon design, comics, painting, portfolio preparedness, art competition readiness and much more! Financial aid available with portfolio review.

Fe & Los Alamos. Small class sizes. Get your name on the waiting list for fall! NDI New Mexico at The Dance Barns in Santa Fe, IN-PERSON CLASSES! Phone: 505-983-7646; Contact: Elizabeth; Email: eyoung@ndi-nm.org; Website: ndi-nm.org. Ages: 3-Adult; Cost: $5 Registration, sliding scale for all classes. We have many exciting offerings this Fall: creative movement, ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, plus workshops targeted for specific age groups and interests, and online master classes with national and international guest artists.

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Santa Fe Children's Museum’s Virtual Field Trips, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM, 87505. Phone: 505-989-8359; Contact: Asis Gonzalez, Planetarium Coordinator; Email: virtualfieldtrips@santafechildrensmuseum.org; Website: santafechildrensmuseum.org; Grades: K-6; Cost: Free; Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am – 5pm. We have developed NEW Virtual Field Trips for all for FREE! Join us for a dynamic interactive learning experience. Have one of our museum educators come right to your screen to deliver livestreamed education on a variety of STEM-related topics. A Virtual Field Trip is the perfect interactive activity for schools, virtual birthday parties, or for any organization! Every show meets NM Public Education Department standards Wise Fool New Mexico Afterschool, for curriculum using Common Core and 1131 Siler Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505NM STEM Ready! Standards per grade 992-2588; Contact: Kristen Woods; Email: level. Choose one of our pre-designed kristen@wisefoolnm.org; Website: wiseprograms. Topics Include Grades K-2 foolnewmexico.org/classes/youth-pro(specific content varies and is tailored grams-2/. Ages: 4-12 years old. Youth of based on grade level). Fun in Space: An all levels play and learn circus in a safe Introduction to Space Science. Plants environment. Afterschool classes are fun and Animals: An Introduction to Life and active and include instruction in aerScience. Grades 3-8 (specific content ial fabric, trapeze, clowning, unicycling, varies and is tailored based on grade juggling, acrobatics & more! Circus builds level). Physical Science: Earth and self confidence while participants learn Planetary Science. Life Science: Biology and practice teamwork and mutual and Ecosystems Science. Or let us cusrespect, develop trust in themselves and tomize one just for you! *Spanish Only others, explore their unique self-expres- Zadok Miller, 10, with Skate School in Santa Fe, flies high. Photo by Zion Miller. Programs available. sion, and develop belief in their ability as artists and performers. It also provides non-competitive physical activity and helps youth develop a positive relationship with their bodies through balance, physical strength, and healthy risk-taking. Classes end in a show-and-try Assistance Dogs of the West After-School Student Training, Address: where parents can come see what kids learned. Financial aid available: Apply TBD, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-986-9748; Contact: John Todd; Email: info@assisat https://forms.gle/ R76PC1U3g7Xo9Wea7. Our programming has been adapted tancedogsofthewest.org; Website: assistancedogsofthewest.org. Ages: 8-18; to maintain COVID-safety standards. We are wearing masks and maintaining 6Enrollment: 8-10. Students have the opportunity to enjoy in-depth, hands-on foot distance at all times. We are taking temperatures upon arrival and asking learning with ADW professional assistance dog trainers. Curriculum includes: students to wash their hands immediately upon entry to the building. We are Training in classroom settings and in the field, leadership and assertiveness following state guidelines for public health. skills, basic dog obedience training, service dog commands and skills, public

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Dance Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School, 550B St Michael's Drive, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-5591, x112. Contact: Karen Brettshneider; Email: karen@aspensantafeballet.com; Website: aspensantafeballet.com. Ages: 5-18; Classes MondaysSaturdays. Quality dance instruction for children age 5 and up. Fall registration now open for all levels.Financial aid available. Belisama Irish Dance, SF, NM. Phone: 505-670-2152; Contact: Adrienne Bellis; Email: info@belisamadance.com; Website: belisamairishdance.com. Ages: 3 and up. Belisama Irish Dance is a program for kids & adults. NEW! Creative Movement (age 3+) & Parent & Me (age 18mo+) classes. Irish Dance classes for ages 5 & up. Dance for fun, perform, and/or compete if you choose. Classes in Santa

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access training, disability awareness education and community interaction. Limited financial aid available, please contact office. Please check for Registration Info and Forms available now at assistancedogsofthewest.org. Afterschool classes are from 3:45–5:15pm, Wednesday and Thursday, September through December (excluding holiday weeks).

Skateboarding Skate School Skateboarding School, 825 Early St. #H, SF NM 87505. Phone: 505-474-0074; Contact: Joe Lehm; Email: skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Website: skateboardsafety.com. Ages: 3 and up. Indoor ramps for year-round fun! After School/Home School Programs are now underway. Sessions and lessons for all abilities, ages 3 and up. Use our school boards and gear to get started, we also have a complete shop to help students gear up. Curriculum

Santa Fe includes skateboard homework and exploring the history of skateboarding using our museum and video library. Birthdays, parent's night out, monthly events.

Tutoring/Therapy May Center for Learning, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505983-7407; Contact: patty@maycenter.org; Email: liz@maycenter.org; Website: maycenter.org; Grades: PreK-8th grade; Enrollment: 70 students in the school, 40 students in tutoring programs; Cost: $65 an hour for tutoring; Monday-Friday. May Center for Learning empowers students with learning differences. We specialize in supporting the development of literacy skills. We offer a school, tutoring services, summer programs, diagnostic evaluations, and a Teacher Institute. Financial aid available. continued on page 36

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Albuquerque Area Acting New Mexico Young Actors, Inc. Drama Classes, 2701 San Pedro Dr. NE, Ste. 21, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-821-8055; Contact: Paul Bower, Executive Director; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org. Ages: 9-19. Enrollment: Drama I – 14; Advanced Drama – no limit; Cost: $405; Monday–Friday, 6–8pm, depending on the class. Since 1979, NMYA has been training children and youth in the theater arts. We offer drama classes and performances of plays and musicals to 14,000 people annually. Classes starting now for our fall program! Learn acting skills such as improvisation, stage stunts, voice and diction, emotional recall, and much more from professional artists and educators. Registration form and fall schedule available at our website. Financial aid available.

Dance Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM's Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com. Ages: 3 years–Adults. Variety of classes available Monday Saturday. BRT's focus is on the training of classical ballet which is paired with a Modern Dance program. At BRT, our professionally trained teachers guide each student using a well-developed syllabus. Ballet Repertory Theatre’s goal is to create an environment that is challenging, disciplined and rigorous while, at the same time, safe, healthy, and nurturing...providing a welcoming environment where every student is valued while pursuing excellence in dance.

Dance Theatre Southwest: Moving Forward!! 3805 Academy Parkway S, NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-296-9465; Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: dtsw.com; All Ages: Toddler-Professional-Mature Adults; Days/Hours: M-F: 4pm-7:30pm, Sat: 9:30am1:45pm. Ballet-all levels, Pointe and PrePointe; Adv. and Int. Partnering, Toddlers, Discovering Dance, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Flamenco, and large Adult and Mature Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: Adult Program. Under the direction of 505-243-7255; Contact: Jody Vanesky; Patricia Dickinson Wells, Dance Theatre Email: jvanesky@cabq.gov; Website: albuSouthwest has always valued quality over querquemuseum.org. All ages. Make the quantity. Patricia and Faculty adhere to Museum your classroom. Classes for ages safe kinesthetically sound dance instruc4–14. Make art, learn about artists, diftion in a nurturing environment. Many ferent cultures and the past. Registration of her students have gone on to profesis required. $70–$85. Family Art sional dance careers around the world Workshops: Get creative with the whole and many alumni have found successful family. New projects every week. fields outside of dance. DTSW will conSaturdays, 1–2:30pm beginning Sept. 11. tinue to provide all students with their Workshops are included with your paid regular Full Curriculum through hybrid Museum admission. classes – in-studio as well as online virtual classes. DTSW has continued all Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big classes virtually during NM’s shut-down Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: since March and continues to bring the 505-720-1906 & 505-796-0601; Contact: best in dance arts education to everyTheresa Hall, Artist & Educator; Email: one, be it in-studio or on ZOOM. The stupaintediguana@gmail.com; Website: dents and parents continued believing in paintediguana.com; Ages: 6-18 years. the quality DTSW has always provided — Small group classes; Tuition: $100 monthno classes were cancelled throughout the ly. ALL supplies included. Weekday afterpandemic. Dance Theatre Southwest will noons – 1 1/2 hour long classes. Small continue safe COVID-19 protocols! classes in NE Albuquerque where stuScholarships are available for families dents receive expert instruction on the who cannot afford to pay full tuition due use of quality art materials, & create in a to job layoffs, furloughs, etc., and can studio setting. We work with watercolprovide tuition relief on a case-by-case ors, acrylics, clay, pastels, & more. basis. Please consider Dance Theatre Come learn sketching skills, create with Ballet class at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor. Southwest as a safe place for dance arts fabric, & make pottery in our kiln. For education. All DTSW Faculty and Staff the young explorers to the experienced are vaccinated, and everyone wants to young artists, each student receives a high quality art experience in a creative, keep all students safe and healthy until this pandemic is completely over — fun, nurturing environment. Art classes encompass a complete comprehensive however long it takes! DTSW has medical-grade air filtration units in all stuart program that students really enjoy. Join us for our fun fall session, & see dios. All CDC sanitation protocols will be strictly adhered to (go to dtsw.com why students never want our art adventure to end each day. Call or check the for full list.) The fall 2021 schedule is available and can be found at website in August for the Fall 2021 after-school schedule. Classes start after www.dtsw.com or by calling 505-296-9465. So here we go. Moving forward Labor Day in September. Come celebrate with us another ten plus years in the together! studio!

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Chorus Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads Youth Chorus, 4311 Sara Rd., Suite 201, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-977-4160; Contact: Neal Shotwell; Email: rryouthchorus@gmail.com; Website: rr-yc.org. Grades 6-12; Unlimited Enrollment; Cost: $100; Days/Hours: Saturdays, 2pm-4pm. Rio Rancho Youth Chorus is Rio Rancho's premier community youth chorus. Directed by one of the areas most respected Artistic Directors, Aaron Howe, we offer a challenging and exciting catalog of music, live performance, and provide high quality professional music instruction at a low cost in a safe and fun environment where our members are encouraged to be themselves and accept everyone's contributions equally. RRYC welcomes singers of all backgrounds, styles, cultures, orientations, abilities, identities (Grades 6-12) who successfully audition with us. No previous chorus experience is required. Payment plans, partial & full scholarships are available. Rehearsals Every Saturday 2pm-4pm, Aug. 28 - Nov. 27 & Friday Dec. 3. Concerts Dec. 4 & 5.

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Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Community Dance Classes, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Contact: frontdesk@keshetarts.org; Email: sadie@keshetarts.org; Website: keshetarts.org/dance/dance-education/#take-a-class. Ages 2 thru Adult. Covid-safe class sizes for in person classes; no enrollment limit for online Zoom classes. Sliding Scale payment options for all classes, packages and D3 series. Monday Aug. 23–Saturday, Nov. 20. Fall Session: In-person classes for ages 2 thru adult & various online class options. Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Creative Movement and Fine Wine Dance (age 55 years+) classes. All abilities welcome. Mixed Ability/Adaptive dance classes are available. Sliding scale payment options to choose from to make sure the joy of dance is available to all! Registration is ongoing with Drop-In classes & New Deep Dive Discovery (D3) Series now offered. Financial aid available. NDI New Mexico at The Hiland in ABQ, IN-PERSON CLASSES! Phone: 505340-0200; Contact: Wendy; Email: wbarker@ndi-nm.org; Website: ndi-nm.org; Ages: 3-Adult; Cost: $5 Registration, sliding scale for all classes. We have

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Fencing Duke City Fencing’s Olympic Epee Fencing, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0048; Contact: Toby Tolley; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Website: dukecityfencing.net. Ages: 6 years and up; Enrollment: Class size averages 12 children; Cost: Average cost $130 per month depending on the class; Days/Hours: Monday–Saturday; weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. We teach the Olympic sport of epee fencing to youth (and adults) ages six and older. Classes are grouped by age and skill level. Equipment is provided and cleaned daily. First class or individual lesson is free. This sport is great for concentration, confidence, respect, coordination and reflexes. Often fencers are students who have tried traditional team sports and not enjoyed them but yearn for their own sport. Sibling and Active Military Discounts.

Horseback Riding Liz Sanchez Stables Riding Lessons, 7622 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos de Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-898-1810; Contact: Liz Sanchez. Website: lizsanchezstables.com. Ages: 6-86; Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm; closed Mon. We are COVID compliant. Afterschool and weekend Academy riding lesson program in a covered arena. Also, full-day horse and pony camps on all APS holidays. Tax deductible. Lessons suitable for the first-time rider to the advanced student. Group & private riding lessons also available all year. Learn how to care, groom, communicate and ride your horse. All disciplines as well as English & Western. Also bareback for balance. Riders progress at own pace and are placed in groups according to skill level. Check out our Child, Family & Adult Specials!! Visa and Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horses fly.” Call the Stables for pricing and reservations.

Martial Arts Bates Premier Taekwondo, 3880 Menaul Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-985-9091; Contact: Coach Chee; Email: batespremiertaekwondo@gmail.com; Website: batespremiertkd.com; Ages: 2-adult. Cost: $90-$120 per month. Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30-8pm. Taekwondo classes for ages 2-adult. Olympic style Taekwondo. Traveling competition team and home of the numerous National Champions & Junior Olympians. Come in for a free trial class!

Classes for ages 4-14 Make art, learn about artists, different cultures, and the past. $70-$85

Family Art Workshops Get creative with the whole family. New projects every week. Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m. beginning September 11 Included with Museum admission.

Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW (in Old Town) 505-243-7255

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Multi-Activity/Enrichment La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC, 5740 Night Whisper Rd. NW, Suite 200, Abq, NM 87114. Phone: 505-896-6765; Contact: Alejandra Nevarez; Email: info@laesperanzapreschool.com; Website: laesperanzacdc.com. Grades: Kindergarten to 5th grade; Enrollment: 40; Cost: $100 per week; Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 8:30am and 2pm to 5:30pm. Finding a safe, nurturing place for your child to go before and after school isn’t always easy. If you are looking for superior before and after school care for your child near North West Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC is an ideal choice. Our program focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum and Spanish. Fortunately, children are born engineers. They are fascinated with building, with taking things apart, and with how things work. Our project-based curriculum, STEMScopes, harnesses children’s natural curiosity to promote the learning of science, engineering and technology concepts. We provide nutritional breakfast and afternoon snack. We help students with homework. We provide transportation from La Esperanza to your child’s elementary school and from school to La Esperanza. ECECD Childcare Assistance and Childcare Aware. We are nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young children.

Music KinderGuitar New Mexico, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-304-0528; Contact: Rod Burr; Email: rod@kinderguitarnm.com; Website: kinderguitarnm.com. Ages: 5-16. Weekly Afternoons. KinderGuitar is a nationally recognized music education program designed to start children between the ages of 5-16 on the guitar. KinderGuitar classes are structured into small, age-specific group lessons (2-3 children in a class), and each class is one half hour long. The KinderGuitar curriculum emphasizes music’s social side even though they will learn solo skills. Group guitar playing leads children to develop musicianship skills, listening continued on page 38

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skills, and enables children to become integrated into a Musical Community. Further, playing part music as a group enables students to learn from each other, and ultimately develop life skills. Join us! Music is a social activity. The reward is a happiness moment. It is play in the purest sense for a child – exploration, discovery, insight – which leads to mastery of skills and recognition not only from family but also friends and the larger community. You might call it a “confidence cycle.” Mad Hatter School of Music, 5405 White Reserve Ave. SW, Abq, NM 871055959. Phone: 505-544-6950; Contact: Director Anna Luthi; Email: instrumentlady24@gmail.com; Website: Facebook: Mad Hatter School of Music, LLC./www.thumbtack.com. Ages: 2-92; Enrollment: Group of 5 per class; Cost: Depends on Age Group; Tuesdays - Fridays. We offer a program for beginners through intermediate for Piano, Violin, and Guitar. We give an assessment before the classes begin. Learning Styles are used as a tool within the curriculum so that students get the most out of the lessons as possible. Our prices are based on the assessment and the difficulty of the instrument. We teach the student(s) the very basics of music including how to read, write, and compose their own songs through music games, theory, technique, and playing for their peers. We ask our performers when they are prepared to participate in recitals and salons through the year. New Mexico School of Music Lessons for Kids and Adults, 136-J Washington St. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-2663474; Contact: Lawrence Blind; Email: music@nmschoolofmusic.com; Website: nmschoolofmusic.com; Grades/Ages: 2 yrs old – K-12; New Mexico School of Music offers music instruction on virtually all instruments. We are open for inperson and online lessons. There are two convenient locations - Southeast and Northeast Heights. Students have the option to continue online as long as they desire, or to come to the School. We are observing social distancing protocols and safety measures for those who come in person for lessons at the school. Our teachers are talented, experienced, and dedicated professionals. And they are fun! This is the right time to start a musical journey with us!

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Fall Semester for Grades K-12 at Explora begin September and run through December. Advance registration required; fees: 505-600-6072, explora.us. Explora School’s Out Camps! Fun, educational single-day camp for K-5th graders keeps imaginations active during APS break! Details/fees: 505-600-6072, explora.us. Financial Aid Available for all programs.

Tutoring/Therapy ABC Wellness, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Website: 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 with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, headache/migraine and chronic pain. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: 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. Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Website: mytutorme.com. Daily Covid-safe live inhouse sessions. Ongoing online tutoring. Focusing on K-12. Homework Help and Enrichment in All Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology. Tutor-Me is a premier learning center that offers a handson approach when helping students. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We offer classes in all Math, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, 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.

The Academy of Jewish Learning @ Congregation B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian Art School Santa Fe students warm-up their hands and imaginations with creative School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: sketches before lessons begin. Courtesy photo. 505-266-0155; Contact: Sarah Egelman, School Director; Email: cbi.abq.school@gmail.com; Website: bnaiisrael-nm.org. Grades: K-10th. The Academy of Jewish Learning offers innovative, creative, and thoughtful curricuNose to Toes Yoga, 1918 Washington St. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-414lum that fosters Jewish identity and celebrates our diverse community for stu0801; Contact: Liz Fitzgerald; Email: nosetotoesyoga@gmail.com; Website on dents kindergarten through 10th grade. From Hebrew language and liturgy, to Facebook at: Nose to Toes Yoga. Ages: 2-20. Days/Hours: Mon-Friday, 9amJewish history and ethics, to art and service learning, we provide engaging, 5:30pm. We offer small group, private or after-school classes for kids ages 2-20. fun, innovative, inquiry/project based small group learning along with tradiWe host yoga birthday parties at our studio or your location! Our day classes tional Jewish education in a welcoming and supportive setting. Classes will run M-F from 9am-2:30pm. Afterschool classes start at 2:45pm. Camp programs meet in person on Sunday mornings and virtually on Tuesday evenings for the available for school breaks. Our studio welcomes neuro-typical and neuro2021-22 school year. Financial aid available. Congregation B'nai Israel is New diverse kids and can work with your school's schedule. Homeschoolers always Mexico's only Conservative synagogue with over 100 years experience educatwelcome. Parents and kids find that yoga not only builds strength, flexibility ing Jewish youth! and balance but also teaches children how to self-regulate and build resilience and confidence. We teach breathing strategies, fun yoga poses, meditation and mindfulness. We offer 6 or 8 class passes. We make yoga accessible for all.

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Explora Fall Afterschool Activities, 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-600-6072; Contact: Reservations Manager, email: reservations@explora.us; Website: explora.us; Grades: preK-12; Science and Engineering Classes at Explora! Fall semester programs for Growing a Scientist™ (ages 2½–5 with adult companion), weekend programs for Science to Grow On™ (grades K-3), and for Engineering Investigators (grades 3-5). Each program runs September through December. Advance registration required; dates and fee details on website. Home School and Afterschool STEAM Classes:

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Fall Community Dance Classes August 23 - November 20, 2021 Registration is now open! • In Person classes for ages 2 thru Adult • Online class options • NEW Deep Dive Discovery (D3) series for dancers committed to a whole series of classes, designed to experience an intentional progression in curriculum alongside their peers. Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Mixed Ability/ Adaptive Dance and Fine Wine Dance (age 55yr+) classes. All abilities welcome. Unlimited scholarship/sliding scale payment options to choose from to make sure the joy of dance is available to all!

Visit KeshetArts.org or 505.224.9808 Keshet Center for the Arts 4121 Cutler Ave NE, ABQ 87110 *Limited capacity with Covid-safe guidelines, pre-registration is highly encouraged.

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Get a Healthy Start Back to School Make sure your family stays healthy by keeping up-to-date with your health care appointments. We are your convenient resource for routine check-ups, immunizations, scheduling sports physicals or caring for you when you are sick or hurt. Well-child visits, sports physicals and immunizations should be scheduled in advance.

Call (505) 913-DOCS (3627) to schedule your primary care appointment today.

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