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Albuquerque Kids! Calendar 16
El Rancho de las Golondrinas 8
Let’s Read! 20 Santa Fe Kids! Calendar 22
Three hundred years of hospitality…and counting
Guest Column 24
Jojo’s Cakes 12
Kids’ Crossword 27
12-Year-Old Creates Intricate Native American Design Cakes
Young Scientist 30
Presidential Scholar 14 Albuquerque Student Wins Honors
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Mexico’s history and traditions. “It’s not just the kids who enjoy interacting with the docents and actors,” says Amy Muños-Sotelo, tour coordinator at the museum. “Adults also see it as a fun way to learn about history. It’s not that common to be able to learn about blacksmithing or spinning wool from someone who is actually doing it in front of you. We even have groups who come and interpret the Civil War. Also, the music and dancing during the festivals keep the adults entertained.”
Three hundred years of hospitality…and counting By EFRAIN VILLA
Nestled in the chamisa-speckled desert hills between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Spanish for Ranch of the Swallows) has served as a friendly respite for weary travelers since long before the region now known as the Southwest was claimed by either the United States or Mexico. In fact, the paraje (rest stop) predates the founding of either country, although it is an intrinsic part of both Mexican and American history. The estate is also a testament to the Indigenous and Spanish colonial legacies that shaped many of the traditions observed to this day in the region.
Ropemaking lessons at Fiesta del los Niños.
There are volunteer opportunities throughout the year for both adults and children. Some possible volunteer activities include administrative work, agricultural chores and assisting with admissions during festivals and special events. Children under 18 must have a guardian present during volunteer activities.
A family learns about woodworking at the Herb and Lavender Festival. Courtesy photos.
In 1972, the ranch was converted to a living history museum and now operates as a nonprofit organization welcoming about 50,000 visitors a year. Some of the original 18th century structures still stand on the property, while several other buildings were erected to exemplify Northern New Mexico architecture on the frontier. From June through early October, El Rancho de las Golondrinas is open for self-guided tours in which visitors from all over the world learn about life as it was for 18th and 19th century settlers, traders and explorers. The 1,600-mile trade route, known as El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, connected Mexico City and San Juan Pueblo, the capital of New Spain’s New Mexico province from 1598 to 1608. The route is dotted by several UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the Mexican stretch and is part of the National Historic Trail system on the United States side of the border. The ranch was and continues to be a popular stopover along the historic corridor, although its function has changed from bustling trading post to bucolic museum. Spread throughout the 200-acre property are exhibits and interpretation stations ranging in subject matter from spinning wool to blacksmithing. During festivals, theme days and special celebrations, docents and actors dressed in period costumes bring the museum to life by teaching crafts and explaining different facets of Northern New
Know Before You Go El Rancho de las Golondrinas is south of Santa Fe and a 40-minute drive north of Albuquerque. The museum is open from June 1 through Oct. 6 to the public from Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with limited admissions after 3 p.m. Visitors should allow two hours to take the self-guided tour. There is also a free daily guided tour at 10:30 a.m., which is included in the price of admission for the first 25 participants to sign-up except during special events. Larger groups interested in taking the docent-guided tour should call ahead to make arrangements. Although the museum closes in October and reopens in June, limited tours are available in April, May and October by reservation with a twoweek advance notice. Docent-guided tours are also available in the summer months by reservation. This year, the museum has partnered with YouthWorks, an organization that teaches life skills to young people, to provide food to visitors. Guests are always welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the property. For special events and festivals, advanced ticket purchases are available online. Children under 12 years old and active-duty military families get in free, with some exceptions (see website or call for details). Self-guided tours during regular hours are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors (62 years old and up) and teens (13 to 17 years old). Pets are not allowed on the museum property, but ADA-approved assistance animals are welcome. Outside alcohol and weapons are prohibited. During special events, identification is required to purchase alcohol. El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a nonprofit organization that is always looking for sponsors and partners. Upcoming Festivals and Events Prices vary from $6 to $12, children under 12 are free.
Fiesta de los Niños: Aug. 31 – Sept. 1 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) This festival is tailored for those who are young and young at heart. There are dance performances and magic shows throughout the day. continued on page 10
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Children also can make crafts to take home. Planned activities include mask making, rope braiding and candle dipping. Children also can play historic games.
12th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire: Sept. 14 – 15 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) The magical effect of El Rancho de las Golondrinas is not just limited to traveling back in time. During this event, visitors are immersed in a fantasyland of fairies and enchanted villages. Stilt walking, unicycle riding, sword swallowing, medieval dancing and comedy make this a fun event for the whole family. There are also plenty of vendors on hand showcasing their unique arts and crafts. Spanish Colonial Days: Oct. 1, 15 and 17 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) About 2,000 students visit El Rancho de las Golondrinas each day during Spanish Colonial Days, a multi-day event in the spring and fall in which the museum hosts elementary school teachers, administrators and students. Entire schools or individual classes are invited to participate in Spanish Colonial Days by advanced reservation only. During their visit, groups can roam the property on self-guided tours. “Actors are present for Spanish Colonial Days so children can experience the same activities that children in Spanish colonial times would have experienced,” says Muños-Sotelo. “The exhibits and demonstrations are highly interactive, and children can learn how clothes washing, dyeing wool and grinding corn was done in the 1700s.” Food is not available on the property during Spanish Colonial Days, so visitors usually bring a sack lunch. 47th Annual Harvest Festival: Oct. 5 - 6 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Voted one of the top harvest festivals in the country by USA Today, this autumn celebration invites guests to travel back in time and participate in traditional cider making, pumpkin picking, grape stomping, wreath weaving and tortilla rolling. Visitors can even taste syrup made from the burro-driven sorghum mill at the ranch.
Young dancers perform at a past festival.
Spirits of New Mexico’s Past:– Oct. 26 (5 p.m. – 9 p.m.) This evening event is for those adventurous spirits interested in a bit of family-friendly spookiness. Costumes, Jack-O’-Lanterns, campfire storytelling and delicious treats await those willing to brave the crisp chill of autumn night. In previous years the event has also featured mariachis, face painting and Native American dancing, but programming is subject to change, so check the website or call the number listed above for upcoming activities. For more information on programming, visit golondrinas.org or call 505-471-2261.
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12-Year-Old Creates Intricate Native American Design Cakes By TANIA SOUSSAN
Success has come quickly to Jaden Kylie Ramon, an enterprising Navajo tween who goes by the nickname Jojo. In January, Jojo offered to make a cake for her sister Samantha’s birthday. Her mom had bought cake mix and fondant along with an edible photo print, and Jojo said she’d follow the directions on the boxes. “I’d never seen her bake or cook,” said mom Lynn Charley. But the cake came out really well and when Charley posted a photo of it on Facebook, peo- Jojo poses with one of her cakes. Courtesy photos. ple started asking Jojo to make cakes for them. Jojo, who turned 12 in July, baked more than 100 cakes in her first four months and continues to get new orders every week. The Native American designs she created in her mom’s kitchen on the Navajo Nation seem to be the main draw. Her favorite cake to make is a doll
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wearing a Native American dress. “It’s like a Barbie wearing a dress, but the whole dress is made of cake,” she said. The three-dimensional design features a real doll with a full, dome-shaped skirt decorated with frosting and fondant in a traditional pattern. “With every cake, she’s gotten better,” said Charley, a single mom of six, who is working to get a business license for Jojo Cakes. In May, a Native American community near St. George, Utah, flew Jojo and her mom out for a week to make some cakes for them around high school graduation time. She returned to Utah two weeks later to give a demonstration to youth in Salt Lake City. Jojo also has given motivational talks and has done demonstrations at Navajo chapter houses. “I’m telling them to never give up, to try your best on everything and if you make mistakes then you know you’re trying,” she said. Jojo, who sometimes decorates her cakes live on Facebook, said she learned some of her cake making skills from watching YouTube videos. She graduated from using cake mixes and readymade frosting to baking some recipes from scratch and using her own buttercream frosting and Jojo’s favorite cakes to make are whipped cream in addition to fon- those with dolls wearing Native American dresses. dant. Karyn West, owner of A Cake Odyssey in Santa Fe, heard about Jojo from a cousin at a wedding and got in touch through Facebook. “I’ve been following her,” West said. “I love her work.” The two cakemakers have some things in common. West started making cakes at 14 and also is Navajo. She has used her 22 years of experience in the business to give Jojo advice. Charley is trying to find a commercial location or standalone building where Jojo can bake. For now, Charley’s home in the small community of Tinian, about 35 miles west of Cuba, is the headquarters for Jojo Cakes. They drive an hour and a half each way to Bernalillo to buy cake supplies. “Out on the reservation, it’s hard to get stuff like that,” Charley said. Jojo’s father also has been helpful, Charley said. Jojo stays with her father during the school week to be closer to school. She also is active in a 4-H Club chapter and plays basketball. When things get really busy, Charley and Jojo’s cousin sometimes help to bake the cakes Jojo prepares a cake. for Jojo to decorate. She has had lots of out-of-town requests, and Phoenix residents and even visitors to the Southwest from Canada have picked up her cakes in Tinian. “We’re still trying to work out shipping,” Charley said. To get in touch with Jojo or to order a cake, go to facebook.com/lynn.charley.16?epa.
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Albq Student Wins Honors By TANIA SOUSSAN
Abigail Pribisova has all the credentials you’d expect of someone chosen to receive one of the country’s highest honors for high school students. She is an academic powerhouse who earned a 4.65 GPA in her senior year at Eldorado High School even with a course load that included plenty of AP classes. Pribisova is well-rounded, too. She served as copresident of the school’s National Honor Society chapter and was a member of the STEM club and the Eldorado Music Honors Society. She also played soccer and tennis and was active in the band program. These accomplishments helped her to become one of two New Mexico high school seniors to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars this year. Pribisova is the first Albuquerque Public Schools student in several years to earn the honor. The other honoree from New Mexico is Donavin Myles Mendez from Raton High School. They both were invited to Washington, D.C., for a three-day recognition program in June. Pribisova called it “a great experience.” Presidential Scholars are chosen based on academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, and evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commit-
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ment to high ideals, according to a news release. Pribisova might have tackled the toughest challenge of all on her journey to become a Presidential Scholar. In September of her senior year, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that starts in white blood cells. “It was a little bit of a curve that life threw at me, but you have to learn to roll with the punches,” Pribisova said, explaining that she went through two months of treatment and now is feeling good. It was a rough two months in which she lost her hair but nevertheless always made school her priority. Even before the diagnosis, Pribisova had learned to juggle all her commitments. “You just have to work out a schedule,” she said, adding that “knowing what you can handle” also is important. Pribisova is on track to enter the University of New Mexico this semester with a Regent’s Scholarship, which provides a full ride. She already has a jump on her planned major in computer science as she has been interning for the last year in UNM professor Melanie Moses’ Biological Computation Lab at the university. Pribisova is working on finding the best search algorithm to guide robots to find cubes. Specifically, she is working on recruitment behavior in which one robot communicates to another about where the cubes are in a way similar to how ants work cooperatively. Lab member G. Matthew Fricke, a research assistant professor, said he was impressed because Pribisova managed to overcome a limitation on the number of robots that can work together. “She is an exceptional young woman … and was able to do really amazing things in just one summer,” he said. “She is an AMAZING student,” Professor Moses said in a statement. “Despite facing a serious illness during that time, Abby was a cheerful, dedi- Abigail Pribisova. Courtesy photo. cated student who made important contributions to our swarm robotics program. She began with no programming experience, but quickly learned a whole new software ecosystem that allowed our robots to communicate with each other much more efficiently and effectively than we had ever achieved before.” Pribisova also accompanied the lab team to the Kennedy Space Center in June to run the NASA Swarmathon Workshop, a challenge to develop cooperative robotics to revolutionize space exploration. “She was the youngest attendee at the workshop, but she pitched in to help make the workshop run smoothly and she asked some of the most insightful questions of the workshop,” Moses said. “Her curiosity, intellect and dedication will make her an excellent scholar.” Between her sophomore and junior years at Eldorado High School, Pribisova spent a year living with her grandmother and attending a local high school in Slovakia. “I thought it was a really great experience,” she said. That experience also gave her special insight that she used in her AP European History class during her senior year, said teacher Timothy Lutz. “She was probably one of the top two brightest kids in the class,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoyed teaching her … because of her passion. Everything she did is phenomenal.
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ing for all ages (plus a cash bar and small plates at the cafe). Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 764-6517, cabq.gov. 21, 15th Annual Museum Day. Participating museums open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. To search participating area museums: Smithsonian.com/museumday/search. To download tickets: Smithsonian.com/museumday.
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Arts and Crafts 7, Weaving in the SW, 1-2:30pm. Discover how the people of the SW used their environment to produce a variety of baskets and textiles; all ages. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 270-2055, 9521 Rio Grande NW, bernco.gov. 12, Crafting for a Cause, 3-4:30pm. Make new friends and create items that will warm the hearts, heads and hands of people in need. Completed items will be donated to local charities. All levels, yarn donations welcome. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.
Classes & Workshops 14, Worm School, 3pm. Kay McCash and Susan Moore lead this class. Free, Expo NM, NMSF Horticulture & Floriculture Exhibit Hall, 300 San Pedro NE, 2229700, exponm.com.
Dance 21, Choreographers’ Collective, 2 & 7pm. A collaborative dance project that aims to highlight the diverse artistic talents of current members of NM Ballet Company. This year’s production features jazz, contemporary, ballroom, hiphop and ballet. $20/$15 students, Hiland Theatre, 4800 Central SE, 292-4245, newmexicoballetcompany.com. 24, Celtic Steps, 6-7pm. Dancers will be performing solo steps to reel, light jig, hornpipe and treble jig music in large and small groups. The group dances to a variety of traditional and modern Irish music as well as pop tunes. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.
Exhibits 2, 16, 23, 30, Toddler Time, 9-11am. Explora opens an hour early for toddlers and their adults. Enjoy a music jam, story time and explore exhibits. $6-$10/free under 1 year & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 19, 3rd Thursday: Take a Little Trip, 5-8:30pm. Celebrate NM’s low rider culture with music, programs and art mak-
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Ongoing through Oct, 2019 Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Corrales. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hay rides and special events. 6445 Corrales Road, Wagner’s Farm, 459-0719, WagnersFarmlandExperience.com. 1, 2019 Heart of NM Fiber Gathering. Fiber vendors sell everything from raw fleeces to finished products and fiber equipment; competitions, demonstrations, fiber animals, live music and food. Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage, Edgewood, 717-1535, wildlifewest.org, theyarnstoreatnobhill.com, heartofnmfibergathering.com. 4-8, ¡Cine Magnifico!. A weekend-long program celebrating Spanish and Latin American culture through the presentation of modern cinema featuring work by first-time filmmakers and established masters. Subject matter runs from comedy, action, romance & documentary to drama. $10-$45, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4777; Guild Cinema, 3405 Central NE; KiMo Theatre 423 Central NW, cinemagnifico.com. 5-15, NM State Fair, 10am-9pm, SunsThus; 10am-10pm, Fris-Sats. The Fair includes PRCA rodeo, performances by nationally-known country stars and Indian and Spanish villages. Visitors can explore art, agriculture, animals, entertainment, food, carnival rides, exhibits and shopping. $10/$7/free under age 6/$10-$35/$29 online megapass, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 265-3976, statefair.exponm.com. 6, 6th Annual Barelas Fiesta, 10am3pm. Food, car show, flu shots, kids’ activities, door prizes. Barelas Park, 801 Barelas SW, 764-6436, cabq.gov. 6, 13, 20, 27, La Familia Growers’ Market, 4:30-7:30pm. Support South Valley farmers, arts & crafts vendors and food trucks. Free, Dolores Huerta Gateway Park at Bridge & Isleta, bernco.gov. 6, 14, My Garden Faire Youth Show and Flower Show, 1pm. Horticulture and floriculture shows around the theme, “Love is in the Air.” Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com. 14, Salud y Sabor Celebrates Peru: Tradicional, 11:30am-2:30pm. An afternoon of food, art, health, culture and entertainment that celebrates communities and connects families with nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles and play. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 20, ¡Globalquerquito!, 10am. Get a sneak preview of ¡Globalquerque! at this school day celebration featuring Garifuna Collective and Pamyua. This is a mini-
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festival for school kids. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, globalquerque.org, nhccnm.org. 20-21, ¡Globalquerque!, NM’s 15th celebration of world music & culture, dance, art, film, interactivities, family, fun. $19-$69/free under age 6, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, globalquerque.org, nhccnm.org. 21, Free Global Fiesta, 10:30-4pm. A day filled with educational workshops, activities and performances created in collaboration with the NHCC’s Educational Dept and geared toward children and
ages. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. 3, 24, Sensory-Friendly Evening, 6pm. Enjoy a sensory-friendly visit to the library with activities, quiet areas and trained staff on hand; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 4, Wacky Wednesday: Family Bingo, 3-4:30pm. Join for crafts, hands-on science, shows, games and other activities; ages 7-12. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013,
adults. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, globalquerque.org, nhccnm.org. 22, Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival: The Way of the Turtle Longevity, 10am-5pm. The festival showcases traditional Japanese food, taiko drumming, art event, Japanese hot dogs, ramen eating contest plus Japanese dancing and singing; all ages. $5/free under age 12, NM Veterans Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, 565-2185, nmjacl.org. 28-29, Harvest Festival at Casa San Ysidro, 10am-4pm. Experience the history and character of the village of Corrales through this educational and recreational event showcasing local agriculture, merchants, artwork, performing arts and historic culture; all ages. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church, 898-3915, cabq.gov/casasanysidro.
riorancholibraries.org. 7, Discover the BioPark, 2-3:30pm. Visit the BioPark’s Discovery Station booth to meet and interact with animal ambassadors like raptors, snakes, turtles or salamanders. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 9, CoderDojo, 5:30-7:30pm. Join volunteer coding experts and try a hand at coding; ages 7-17. Bring a laptop or tablet if you are able. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 10, Discover the BioPark, 3:30-5pm. Visit the BioPark’s Discovery Station booth to meet and interact with animal ambassadors like parrots, tarantulas, snakes or salamanders. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 26, Graphic Novel Club, 4-5:30pm. Share what you read, critique the illustration and learn more about the world of graphic novels; ages 9-17. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 8360684, abqlibrary.org.
Library Events Ongoing, Albuquerque public Libraries. Albuquerque-area libraries offer several reading and storytelling activities as well as book, chess and Lego clubs, Read to the Dogs and arts & crafts programs. Check abqlibrary.org, placitaslibrary.com and riorancholibraries.org for full schedules. Ongoing, NM Family Pass. The NM State Library offers “The Family Pass,” which provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Department of Cultural Affairs museums and historical sites; patrons may borrow the pass, which circulates like other library materials. Free, various locations, nmstatelibrary.org. 3, Community Coloring, 1-5pm. A relaxing, no-stress program promoting meditation & relaxation that stimulates the creative side of the modern brain; all
Music 1-28, Rio Rancho Youth Chorus New Members, 2pm. Singers of all backgrounds, styles, cultures, orientations, abilities and identities ages 12-18 (through high school) are welcome. No experience required, just a love for singing. Rehearsals 2-4pm, Sats. $75/season, Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, 4550 Sundt NE, RR, 977-4160, rr-yc.org/ want-to-join.html. 6, Wendy Rule, noon. A visionary songstress from Australia who combines elements of gothic, world, folk, ambient and cabaret music crossing over into Pagan and New Age categories with ritual
Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar and theater. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170, ampconcerts.org. 7, ABQ Mantra and Music Concert, 610pm. Ganga Jala Band, Spirit Souls & Friends and Tulsi D team up to perform original music & covers and share mantras inviting joyful audience interaction and participation in community friendship, dance and song. Free/donations accepted, Warehouse 508, 508 1st NW, warehouse508.org, thegangajalaband.com, spiritsoulandfriends.com. 14, Moonrise Concert: Stray Dawgs, 5-9pm. Local music talent; family friendly; bring a picnic or enjoy food trucks; alcohol free. Free, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 897-8831, cabq.gov. 15, Two Of A Kind In Concert, 2pm. The duo delights with their music, good humor and interactive audience participation and includes songs, puppets, movement and stories; all ages. $5/$3 ages 3-12, JCC Auditorium, 5520 Wyoming NE, 332-0565, jccabq.org. 17, Ukulele Jam Session, 5-6:30pm. Bring your own ukulele or check one out from the Juan Tabo or Erna Fergusson Library and work with others to build skill; all ages. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org.
Science & Nature 2, 16, 23, 30, Explora Makerspace Mondays, 3-5pm. Drop in to the makerspace, Studio Inventivo to work on a project or alongside Explora staff as they test new activities and technology. $6$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us. 3, SepSTEMber: The Mystery of the Monster Bug’s Shadow, 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about light and how it can create shadows with a fun story and hands-on exploration of light and science; ages 69. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 6, Space Science Event: Starry Nights, 8-9pm. Night sky observing opportunities that coincide with museum, local or international events. Members of astronomy groups help to study the moon and stars through a variety of telescopes. NM Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 8412800, nmnaturalhistory.org. 7, International Vulture Awareness Day, 10am-2pm. Wing span demonstrations, activities for parents and children that will simulate one of the vultures’ behavioral adaptions, a sniffing station, craft station, pellet dissection and vulture beauty contest. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. 7, STEM Day Extravaganza for Girl Scouts, 10am-4pm. A day of fun and educational hands-on activities for the whole family. Meet scientists and conduct experiments while exploring the exhibitor fair; learn about chemistry, biology, robotics and 3D printing; admission includes patch. $7 & $5/$3 & $5 mem-
bers, Gutierrez-Hubbell House Open Space, 6209 Isleta SW, nmgirlscouts.org. 7, STEM Overnight Extravaganza for Girl Scouts, 4pm, Sat-10am, Sun. Price includes admission to day activities, patch, dinner and breakfast. $20/$25, Gutierrez-Hubbell House Open Space, 6029 Isleta SW, nmgirlscouts.org. 8, Bombs Away, 3pm. Master Gardener Mary Voldahl inspires kids in the garden by showing how to make seed bombs using native plant seeds. Free, Expo NM, NMSF Horticulture & Floriculture Exhibit Hall, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com. 10, SepSTEMber: Squirrels, Our Animal Neighbors, 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about how squirrels survive in the wilderness and about the different species of squirrels in the world. Make a squirrel feeder and go on a squirrel hunt in the library; ages 6-9. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org. 14, Home Composting Basics, 9amnoon. Home composting is recycling that produces useful soil conditioner. Takehome info will help participants get started or improve current methods. Free, Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW, 270-2055, bernco.gov. 14, Pachyderm Celebration; Pachyderm-palooza, 10am-2pm. Elephants, rhinos and hippos are all pachyderms; with hands-on discovery stations learn about their history and diet, create enrichment items; play games and hear keeper talks plus Girl and Boys Scouts can earn their elephant patch this day. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 14, 18, 25, Maker Lab for Grades 2-6, 2-3:30pm. Making and tinkering challenges include electronics, computer programming and robots; space limited. Call for fees, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 17, SepSTEMber: Feel the Breeze, 4:30-5:30pm. Explore air in its most tangible form - wind - by feeling it, making it and seeing its effects on other objects; ages 6-9. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 21, Container Gardening, 10:30amnoon. Containers can be a fun addition to an outdoor garden, or a green and colorful refuge on a porch. Learn how to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers; all ages. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org. 24, Balance it Out, 4:30-5:30pm. Explore balance with your body as well as by balancing toy animals and other objects on teeter-totters. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org.
Stage 1, 5-8, Amadeus, 2pm, Suns; 7:30pm Thu, Fri, Sat. A fictionalized account of the relationship between two real life composers that travels a wild ride through the trials and tribulations of genius, jealousy and revenge. $15-$24, ABQ Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 247-4750, albuquerquelittletheatre.org.
1, 6-8, 13-15, 19-22, Harvey, 7:30pm, Fris & Sats; 2pm, Suns. Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary 6 ½ foot tall rabbit. $10-$20/pay what you can Thurs, Adobe Theater, 9813 4th NW, 8989222, adobetheater.org. 27-29, Sandia Performing Arts Company Presents Rosalie’s Magic Rocks, 7:30pm, Fri & Sat; 2pm, Sun. This is a tale of how life changes for a young Latina coming of age in Hispanic NM, a “Latino version of Tom Sawyer,” is based on real-life events and features a cast of young actors. $20/$12 under age 13, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
Sports 15, NM TyRUNnosaurus 5K, Kids 1Mile & Kids K, 8am-10am. Run solo, with a friend, family, staff or school; enter the costume contest. $15-$30, NM Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, active.com, nmnaturalhistory.org. 21, 2019 All Out Call Out, 4pm-12am. A “true” street car drag racing event. From 14 second slowpokes to the 8-9 second “Let it Eat” Guys. Cars battle for the title in a single elimination call out style race. $55 racers/$15-$20 spectator/free under age 11, ABQ Dragway, Dragway SE, 888925-2227, alloutcallout.com. 21, ABQ Roller Derby, 6-9pm. Join the local roller derby team, ‘The ABQ Unicorns,” at this family-friendly event with music, food, face painting, bounce house, vendors, crafts and prizes. $10, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, abqrd.bpt.me, exponm.com. 21, Las Montañas FunRacer, 8am. This family-friendly and dog-friendly event features: 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, 5K Untimed Doggie Walk/Run-Walk, 5K Timed (bring the dog) and 10K Timed. $15$40, Trailhead at Forest Loop, Forest Loop Road 445, Placitas, parking available on highway 165 and nearby shopping centers, runsignup.com/ funracer-signup.
Storytelling 5, 12, 19, 26, Story Time, 10:30am. Join Connie for stories, songs and an occasional craft and snack. This award-winning story time is for the whole family. Free, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139, bkwrks.com.
Also of Interest 8, Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef, 4-6pm. Volunteer to help prepare a meal for guests at Ronald McDonald House, ages 10+ welcome. The 30-bedroom lodging facility offers temporary lodging and services for families with children being treated in the ABQ metro area. Free, Ronald McDonald House, 1011 Yale SE, admin@abqinvolved.org. 13, PRCA Rodeo with Clay Walker,
6:45pm. $20/$35/$45, Tingley Coliseum, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com. 13-15, PetSmart National Adoption Event, 10:30am-7:30pm, Fri & Sat; 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun. City of ABQ partners with PetSmart and will have adoptable cats and dogs for a $10 adoption fee. Free, PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center, 350 Eubank NE, 2100 Louisiana NE, 298-4122, cabg.gov, petsmart.com. 14, Kids Helping Kids, 3pm. This event was created by an APS student and brings together kids working with community artists to create auction items. 100% of proceeds are donated to the APS Title 1 Homeless Project; music by The Moon Thieves, The Gershom Brothers and NMARB musicians. Free, Marble Heights Brewery and Taproom, 9904 Montgomery NE, 323-4030. 14, Scooby-Doo 50th Anniversary, 11:30am-5:30pm. A day-long showing of Scooby Doo movies; all ages. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 15, Math Activity at Explora, 2-4pm. Learn how math is used in agriculture and food with 12 Months of Math. $6$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 21, Family Strong Conference, 8:30am-3pm. Outstanding speakers, choice of breakout sessions and practical solutions for family issues. Free, UNM Continuing Ed Conference Center, 1634 University NE, 831-8202, FamilyStrongNM.org. 28, Company’s Comin’, 9am-noon. This is a neighborhood clean up initiative. The city of ABQ will provide trash bags and gloves to clean up groups and will collect neighborhood waste from the cleanup at noon. This is a time to work together as family and/or neighborhood to help keep ABQ beautiful and clean. Registration deadline is Sept 13, 5pm. keepalbuquerquebeautiful.com/ Company_s_Comin_.php. 28, NM Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historic Society Open House, 9am-5pm. Tour the SANTA FE 2926 Steam Locomotive and Engine House. Live music, free hot dogs, soft drinks and popcorn, operating model train displays, artwork, vintage photos and raffles. NM Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historic Society, 1833 8th NW, 246-2926, 2926.us. 28, Walk Like MADD 2019, 8-11am. The signature fundraising event for Mothers Against Drunk Driving: victims, survivors and supporters come together to remember those lost, celebrate survivors and raise funds for further prevention and intervention services. Includes a walk, music, food, remembrance activities and a kids’ zone. $25/$20 youth/$10 pets (registrations and donations earn a chance to win SW Airlines tickets), Tiguex Park, 1800 Mountain NW, 255-2955, walklikemadd.org/nm.
Just for Teens 11, Dungeons & Dragons, 5:30-7:30pm. Meet other players and join the adventure in this D&D group. New members
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Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar welcome; ages teens to late 20s. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 13, Teen Night: Glow-In-The-Dark Everything, 6-9pm. Fun, affordable and safe. Call for details, Barelas Community Center, 801 Barelas SW, 848-1343, cabq.gov/teen-night. 14, Teen Nature Guide Training, 9:30am-3:30pm. The BioPark is looking for nature guides at least 14 years old, up to 18. This training is for teens only but attendees can bring a parent. Application must be filled out at website listed. Free, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 7682000, abqbiopark.com/volunteering. 25, Teen Advisory Group, 4:30pm. Teens are invited to help plan programs for teens and recommend books, magazines audio books and other materials; ages 13+. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library Conference Room, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 27, Teen Night: ‘80s Roller King, 69pm. Fun, affordable and safe. Call for details, Roller King, 400 Paisano NE, 2994494, cabq.gov/teen-night. 28, Teen Book Club, Hungry Hearts, 13 Tales of Food & Love Potluck, 3pm. Interested attendees can read the book in advance and purchase from Bookworks for a 10% book club discount. Skype chat and potluck with Caroline Tung Richmond and Anna-Marie McLemore; ages 13-17. Free, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139, bkwks.com.
For Teachers 28, Teacher Open House at the Zoo, 10am-2pm. Any K-12 teacher can bring their valid school staff ID to the check-in table to gain entrance to the zoo for them and one guest. Teachers receive info on booking a field trip, requesting outreach for the classrooms and samples of lesson plans and activities. Free, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 848-7180, cabq.gov.
Especially for Parents 5, ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour, 5:307:30pm. Adults are invited for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting which includes snacks, refreshments and beer & wine for sale; please preregister. Free/$5 donations encouraged, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 5, Science on Tap at O’Niell’s Pub in Nob Hill, 5:30-7pm. A science talk sponsored by UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History; for details, call 505-224-8391 or visit scienceontapnm.blogspot.com. Free, O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE, 255-6782. 20, Adult Night: Fired Up!, 6:30-10pm. Activities about all things fiery with live music and exhibit exploration for ages 18+, a non-alcohol event. $7-$10/free members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 28-29, Mommy’s Market ABQ East
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Side Fall Event, 9am, Sat; 2:30pm, Sun. Thousands of gently used maternity, baby and kids items. Local families are selling their maternity to kids size 14/16 clothing, furniture, books, toys and equipment; many items 50% off Sun. $1, 3800 Eubank NE, danielle@MommysMarkets.com, mommysmarkets.com.
October Arts and Crafts 1, Franken Toys, 4:30-5:30pm. Kids can embrace their inner mad scientist and create a toy creature; supplies and toys provided but special toys that need “resurrecting” are welcome; while supplies last. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 5, ¡Vamos al Museo!, 10:30am-noon. Art-making for children of all ages and families of all sizes. A visit to the museum is included in this artist-led workshop; preregister. Free, $5 donation requested, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 12, Get Crafty with Book Page Pumpkins, 2-3:30pm. Make book page pumpkins out of old paperback books to use as centerpieces and fall decorations. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 15, Pumpkin Painting Palooza, 4:305:30pm. Pumpkin painting; turn pumpkins into a fun or spooky work of art; ages 3-17. Materials provided, one pumpkin per child, while supplies last. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.
taste authentic Greek cuisine and watch dancers stream by in colorful costumes. Shopping, food and pastries; tour Church. $5/$2 seniors 62+/free under age 12, active duty military, police, fire and EMT, St George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High SE, 247-9411, abqgreekfest.com. 4, 11, 18, 25 , La Familia Growers’ Market, 4:30-7:30pm. Support South Valley farmers, arts and crafts vendors and food trucks. Free, Dolores Huerta Gateway Park at Bridge and Isleta, bernco.gov. 5-13, ABQ International Balloon Fiesta. A world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. The first weeks in Oct brings the magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air; multiple events, see website. Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Park, 821-1000, balloonfiesta.com. 12, Salud y Sabor Celebrates Mexico: Bridges Between Past and Present, 11:30am-2:30pm. An afternoon of food, art, health, culture and entertainment that celebrates communities and connects families with nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles and play. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 19, Fiesta of Cultures, 10am-4pm. Celebrate the diverse cultures of NM with the theme “Beyond the Tri-Culture Myth,” which explores Asian and African influences in NM as well as Indigenous, Spanish and Anglo cultures. Song and dance
Fairs & Festivals Ongoing through Oct, 2019 Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Corrales. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hay rides and special events. 6445 Corrales Road, Wagner’s Farm, 459-0719, WagnersFarmlandExperience.com. 4-6, ABQ Grecian Festival, 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Enjoy music,
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Library Events 1, Community Coloring, 1-5pm. A relaxing, no-stress program promoting meditation & relaxation that stimulates the creative side of the modern brain; all ages. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org. 1, 22, Sensory Friendly Evening, 6pm. Enjoy a sensory friendly visit to the library with activities, quiet areas and trained staff on hand; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 24, Graphic Novel Club, 4-5:30pm. Share what you read, critique the illustration and learn more about the world of graphic novels; ages 9-17. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 8360684, abqlibrary.org.
Music 16, The Brother Brothers, noon. These identical twins carry the folk tradition for a new generation. Free, Rudolf Anaya North Valley Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, ampconcerts.org, abqlibrary.org.
Exhibits 7, 14, 21, 28, Toddler Time, 9-11am. Explora opens an hour early for toddlers and their adults. Enjoy music jam, story time and exhibits. $6-$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 13, Sensory-Friendly Hours, 10amnoon. Explora offers sensory-friendly hours for visitors who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit. $6-$10, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 19, The Mechanics Alive! Opening, 10am-6pm. Visitors are invited to explore the collection of whimsical automata visiting Explora from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, UK. $6-$10/free under age 1 & members. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.
admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden BUGarium, 2601 Central NW, 848-7162, cabq.gov. 31, Underwater Pumpkin Carving, 2:30-3pm. This event starts after the regular tank feeding at 2pm; divers who are expert fish care providers and excellent swimmers carve jack-o-lanterns under water and sea turtles will snack on the bits while curious fish swim through their eyes and noses. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Aquarium, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov.
Open Houses Clementine, 6 performances, a food court and tours of the ancient village of Kuaua. Visit stations throughout the site to earn stamps in a Cultural Passport, with a prize awarded when all are collected. Free, Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua, Bernalillo, 867-5351. 26, Ghouls on Parade, 4pm. A familyfriendly trick-or-treating event with local vendors, performers and a parade. Free, Silver Ave between Aliso and Washington, 450-4706, NMEntertains.com. 26, Zoo Boo, 9am-5pm. Safe Halloween fun with games, Haunted Habitats, costumes and candy. Included with admission, up to four children in costume free with each paying adult, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 31, Boo at the BUGarium, 10am-2pm. A celebration of the world of arthropods with special interactive exhibits including: “Worm’s World,” “Spider Station,” and “Build-a-Bug Table;” come in costume for a special treat. Included with
2, Manzano Day School In-Session Open House, 9-11am. This not-for-profit school highlights core values, environmental education, 21st century skills, community service and bus service. Now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year; financial aid available. Free, 1801 Central NW, 243-6659, manzanodayschool.org. 6, Bosque School, 2pm. See how Bosque School can benefit children with a challenging education. Free, 4000 Bosque School NW, 898-6388, bosqueschool.org. 10, Hope Christian School, 8:30am, Preschool through high school, nondenominational, students are admitted of any race, color and national or ethnic origin; RSVP at website. Free, Hope Christian School Elementary Campus, 8212513, 6721 Palomas NE, HCSNM.org. 13, Sandia Prep, Passport to Prep, 2pm. This interactive open house is for prospective students and their families. This is a hands-on event allowing exploration of opportunities, to meet teachers, administrators and students. Free, 532 Osuna NE, 338-3000, sandiaprep.org.
Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar 18, Sunset Mesa School, 9-10am. Registration 8:45-9am. Learn about curriculum and enrichment programs, meet faculty and staff, parents and students; accepting applications for 2020-2021. Free, 3020 Morris NE, 298-7626, sunset-mesa.com. 27, ABQ Academy, 1:30-3:30pm. Students are encouraged to try new things and experience all that the Academy has to offer; grades 6-12. Free, ABQ Academy, 828-3208, 6400 Wyoming NE, aa.edu.
School Break Camps 10-11, Liz Sanchez Stables School Break Camp, 7622 Rio Grande NW, ages 5-15, 898-1810, lizsanchezstables.com. 10-11, School’s Out Camps for K-5th Grade, 9am-4pm. One-day camps during APS school break; topic and fees on website. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.
Science & Nature 4, Nuclear After Dark, 5:30pm, Live music, an outdoor screening of “Modern Marvels” The Manhattan Project,” tour the museum, visit the exhibit Critical Assembly, the Secrets of Los Alamos 1944 and visit food trucks; no pets or outside drinks (service animals welcome). $15/$10 members, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org. 5, Chickens & Turkeys: Perfect for Backyard Farms, 9am-noon. Learn what’s needed to keep turkeys or chickens as part of an urban homestead including knowledge of regulations, best breeds and their needs. Free, GutierrezHubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW, 314-0398, bernco.gov. 5, Croctober!, 10am-2pm. Join zoo keepers and educators to learn all about crocodilian conservation efforts with hands-on discovery stations. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. 5, Petroglyphs Along the Rio Grande, 1-2:30pm. Study the cultural significance of the rock art found at the national monument. Practice making unique images by participating in making magnets by scraping images on plaster using twig bushes; ages 3rd grade+. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, 270-2055, bernco.gov. 5, 23, 30, Maker Lab for Grades 2-6, 2-3:30pm, Sat; 4-5:30pm, Weds. Making and tinkering challenges include electronics, computer programming and robotics. Space limited, registration required. See website for fees/details, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 6, Fossil Fiesta, 9am-4pm. Hands-on activity exploring fossils and prehistoric life, Smithsonian-developed activities with fossils to understand how, “We know about the past.” Free, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. 7, 14, 21, 28, Explora Makerspace Mondays, 3-5pm. Drop in to the makerspace, Studio Inventivo to work on a
project or alongside Explora staff as they test new activities and technology. $6$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us. 12, Meet a Scientist, 1-4pm. Drop in and meet a local scientist and learn about their work through a fun demo or activity. $6-$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us. 18-20, “Train Tracks in your Garden” Show, 9am-5pm. NM Garden Railroaders Club will demonstrate how to bring backyard gardens to life with motion and sound through the use of miniature, G-scale trains and their unique, complementary landscapes. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 8487181, cabq.gov. 19, ABQ BioPark Half-Price Weekend, 9am-4:30pm. All single admission tickets will be half-off. ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 19, Bats on NM: Behavior, Biology and Conservation, 10am-noon. Learn about the bat species of NM: view footage of native colonies, learn about their biology, behavior and conservation status with local bat species at the event. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 270-2055, 9521 Rio Grande, NW, bernco.gov. 19, Wolf Awareness Day, 10am-2pm. Visit the Mexican Gray Wolf exhibit with stations about wolf biology and behaviors, info packets and activity handouts. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 20, Frontiers for Young Minds Journal Review Project, 2:30-3:30pm. Join this open access, online science journal for kids. Participants work with UNM mentors and staff; and meet monthly to review neuroscience research articles written for kids and learn about being a research scientist through peer review activities and experiments; ages 8-15, registration required. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. crempe@explora.us, 224-8385, explora.us/frontiers-for-young-minds. 20, Math Activity at Explora, 2-4pm. Create straw rockets and watch them fly while learning how math is used in air and space with 12 Months of Math. $6$10/free members and under 1 year old, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 31, Spooky Science, 3:30-5pm. Spooky science-themed activities. $6-$10/free under age 1 & members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.
Sports 6, Great Balloon Chase Race, 7am. Experience a morning run while witnessing hot air balloons. Included with race registration is entry to the Balloon Fiesta, Great Balloon Chase Event Tech shirt and medal; 1/2 marathon ages 16+; 5K all ages. $40-$60, See website for routes, greatballoonchase.com. 27, Day of the Tread Kids 1K Ride, 6:45am. Bike, trike, or scoot with the mascots around Civic Plaza. Registration
includes official t-shirt and goodie bag with kids’ stuff, punch a passport ticket for over $1,000 in raffle prizes, costume contest; proceeds go to NM Children and Family Charities. $40-$95/free Kids K Ride, Downtown ABQ Civic Plaza, 9756020, Dayofthetread.com.
Stage 4-6, Sandia Performing Arts Company Presents Rosalie’s Magic Rocks, 7:30pm, Fri & Sat; 2pm, Sun. This is a tale of how life changes for an enterprising young Latina coming of age in Hispanic NM, a “Latino version of Tom Sawyer,” is based on real-life events and features a cast of young actors. $20/$12 under age 13, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 11-13, 18-20, 24-27, Mama Mia, 7:30pm, Fris & Sats; 2pm, Suns & Sat Oct 19. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father; no children under age 3. $25/$23/$21 ages 13university, $17 under age 13, ABQ Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 247-4750, albuquerquelittletheatre.org.
Storytelling 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Story Time, 10:30am. Join Connie for stories, songs and an occasional craft and snack. This awardwinning story time is for the whole family. Free, Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139, bkwrks.com.
Just for Teens 4, Teen Science Café, 5:30-7pm. Meet a scientist or other STEM professional, find out about their work through a fun talk, demo or activity, snacks included. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.
Also of Interest 1-2, 4-5, 8, 11-13, 15, 19, 22, 25-28, Scare-a-thon Movie Marathon, 1:303:30pm. Join the library in Aaahh-ctober (October) for a celebration of all things creepy, crawly and quirky. All movies are PG or PG-13. See full schedule online. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org. 1-23, Early Bird Registration for 29th Christian Heritage Speech Challenge. Students grades 3-12 have an opportunity to research a topic and gain experience in public speaking; held in conjunction with the annual CHW proclamation; event is Nov 2. 609-9606, chsc.nmsciencefoundation.org. 6, Smokey Bear LIVE: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires Video Release. Part of a program about wildfire prevention and ecology along with the 75th anniversary of the campaign. SmokeyBearLIVE.org. 12, Indigenous Peoples Day, 1-4pm. Explore themes of community, creativity, tradition and innovation with talks,
demos, hands-on experiences and selfguided tours. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church, Corrales, 898-3915, cabq.gov. 13, Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef, 4-6pm. Volunteer to help prepare a meal for guests at Ronald McDonald House, ages 10+ welcome. The 30-bedroom lodging facility offers temporary lodging and services for families with children being treated in the ABQ metro area. Free, Ronald McDonald House, 1011 Yale SE, admin@abqinvolved.org. 20, CiQlovía, 10am-3pm. CiQlovía is the ABQ version of the global phenomenon known as ciclovía, or open streets, where city streets are closed to cars and opened up to people on foot and on bike; outdoor exercise classes, shopping, live music and other activities. Free, International District, abqciqlovia.org. 27, Trunk or Treat, 4-6pm. Safe trickor-treating and games for children of all ages, costumes welcome. Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson SE, east parking lot, 255-1669, muycumc.org.
Especially for Parents 3, ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour, 5:307:30pm. Adults are invited for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting which includes snacks, refreshments and beer & wine for sale; preregister. Free/$5 donations encouraged, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 3, Science on Tap at O’Niell’s Pub in Nob Hill, 5:30-7pm. A free science talk sponsored by UNM, Explora, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. For presenter and topic, call 505-224-8391 or visit scienceontapnm.blogspot.com. O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE, 255-6782. 18, Parents’ Night Out. 6-10pm. Parents, enjoy a night out, or in, while the kids have fun at Explora. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Details at website, $6-$10/free members and under 1 year old, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us. 19, 8th Annual Arts for Hope and Recovery, 6-9pm. A night of food, live art by local artists, music from Shane Wallin and performances by ABQ Circus Group, live & silent auctions; beer, wine and cocktails for purchase. All proceeds benefit Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center, Las Puertas Event Center, 1512 1st NW, artsforhopeandrecovery.com. 23-21, Red Ribbon Week: Send a Message Family Event. Children of all ages will be able to draw or write a message about drug use and abuse or create an ofrenda (memorial) to family members lost to addictive illness. The work will be on display at the museum Nov 1-3. Included with admission, NM Natural History Museum, 1801 Mountain NW, 8412800, nmnaturalhistory.org. 25, Adult Night: Science of Spirits, 7:30-10:30pm. Sip, shop and learn about and enjoy activities about distilling. Live music, exhibit exploration, food truck; ages 21+. IDs will be checked. $7-$10/free members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.
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These book reviews were written by Christine Laffler’s 4th grade students at Manzano Day school. Revenge of Magic
Another
Author & Illustrator: Christian Robinson Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-8 Another is a great picture book for younger kids. It is a book that has no words but paints a picture in your mind. This story is about a girl and her cat. It’s about a hole that opens up another world and brings
Author: James Riley Publisher: Aladdin Ages: 8-12 This book is an intriguing book with its death gripping moments! Wherever you leave off, it’s going to be a cliffhanger. The author likes to use creative writing and often makes jokes. The main character Fort, short for Forsyth, is at the Lincoln Memorial when out of the mist a gigantic hand appears. The hand takes
momma bear says, “Hibernate with me… I’ll wrap you in a hug.” I think the message of the book is if someone is sad, go talk with him or her and be kind. Evamarie P., 9
The Simple Art of Flying
Swarm of Bees
Fort’s dad. After that, Fort knows life won't be the same. Fort’s mom died when he was young and now, with his dad taken, Fort goes to live with his aunt. After a few months, a man named Dr. Opps shows up at his aunt's house and says that he is a principal from a special government run school that Fort will soon be attending. What Fort doesn’t know is that this school is a school of magic. At the Oppenheimer School, Fort learns how to use magic from special books that were discovered in various sites around the world along with dragon bones. More and more attacks from magical creatures keep happening and wherever Fort goes, these monsters follow. Can he find out how to stop them before it’s too late? Read this book to find out. Liam K., 10
Hibernate with Me Author: Benjamin Scheuer Illustrator: Jemima Williams Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages:4-8 This is a cute picture book. It shows many situations where you might be feeling sad, nervous or shy. When the little bear feels this way, the
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Author: Lemony Snicket Illustrator: Rilla Alexander Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-7 The message of this colorful picture book is that people can get angry and animals can get angry, too. The story is about a swarm of bees flying around angrily looking for something to sting. The bees decide not to sting anyone, though, because
another, identical cat into the girl’s world. The girl and the cat travel through different portals and explore other worlds where they end up meeting the girl’s alternate self. The book is full of vibrant colors and shapes and is fun to read. Caelyn P., 9
While Grandpa Naps
everyone has problems already. The story is good, but the illustrations make the book even better. They’re full of dots and stripes and colorful images. They made the story come alive for me. The lesson becomes more clear because of the art work. The lesson of the book is: It can feel good to be angry. It can feel better to stop. Lucas R., 10
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no matter how hard it is, he will not leave his grandpa unattended while his grandpa naps. Even if it comes down to not eating a watermelon that his mom freshly cut or playing tag with his brothers, Gilbert sits still and doesn’t squirm. Gilbert feels mixed emotions about staying with his grandpa but the story has a rewarding ending. I think the lesson to learn is to be kind and, even though it can be hard work, just know you will always get rewarded in some way in the end. Alex H., 10
Author: Naomi Danis Illustrator: Junghwa Park Ages: 3-7 The author of the book, While Grandpa Naps, paints a picture in my mind with her writing. She compares a feeling to a thing, like feeling squirmy to being a worm. She makes you want to read more. Junghwa Park’s illustrations are playful. The story is about a grandpa who tells his grandson, Gilbert, to watch him while he naps. Gilbert is really thoughtful and
Author: Cory Leonardo Publisher: Aladdin Ages: 8-12 Aggie and Alister are African Grey Parrots that were born in a pet shop. They each get sold to different people. But they don’t know how to fly so how will they ever find each other? Will they find the jungle? Will they find happiness? Read this adventurous book to find out what happens. This book goes back and forth between the parrots’ and the humans’ perspectives. It gives both sides of the story. It teaches you about why separation can be bad for animals. For example, Alister picks out all his feathers when he misses his sister Aggie. The parrots need each other. At the same time, humans also are comforted by animals and other humans. I would recommend this book because it has many life lessons. For example, “Life is like a pie...you can’t go spoiling your pie. Too much of anything turns your pie into a pickle.” I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it takes you on a journey as the parrots try to reunite with each other. Adrian H., 10
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Santa Fe Area Kids! Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed for free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Oct. 16 for listings in November/December. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
September Arts and Crafts 6, First Friday Art Activity, 5-7pm. Create drawings while exploring the use of color in modern artwork; all ages. Included with admission/ free to NM residents with ID and under 18, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org. 21, Family Program: Paper Marbling, 9:30-11:30am. Learn how to marble paper like a pro with Tom Leech, book artists, curator and director of Palace Press; ages 4-12 and their grownups. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
crafts, historic games and live animals. $6-$8/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. 1-2, NM Railroad History Celebration, 10am-4pm. This 2nd annual celebration is a family weekend that includes NM railroad history art, photography, presentations, prototype trains and model railroad layouts. Free, El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Camino de la Familia, nmrailroadhistory.com. 6, City, County and State Official Opening of Fiesta, noon-12:30pm. Join state, city and county dignitaries at the commencement of the weekend activities commemorating the longest continuous community event in the continental US of a European kind. Free, Santa Fe Bandstand on the Plaza, 63 Lincoln, santafebandstand.org.
Exhibits 1, Pop-Up Gallery, 11am-5pm. A collection of work by Bordnick Studio. Free, Galisteo Community Center, 39-41 Ave Vieja, Galisteo, lasaladegalisteo.org. 6, First Friday. Access to a collection of more than 2,000 works of global indigenous art, to experience intimate on-site exhibitions, visit collections and meet staff. Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, 983-6382, 1590 B Pacheco, coeartscenter.org. 21, 15th Annual Museum Day. Participating museums open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. To search area museums that are participating: Smithsonian.com/ museumday/search. To download tickets: Smithsonian.com/museumday. 21-22 & 28-29, High Road Artisans, 10am-5pm. Take in the scenery and artistic talent of arts communities dotted along the scenic High Road to Taos; see website for list of galleries and addresses. 888866-3643, highroadnewmexico.com. 22, Free Museum Hill Community Day, 10am-4pm. Visitors and residents can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities and performances at all Museum Hill sites, see list at website. Free, museumhill.net 22, Sensory Friendly Morning, 10amnoon. A morning for those with sensory needs featuring low lighting and a relaxed environment. $5/$3 members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
Fairs & Festivals 1, Fiesta de los Niños, 10am-4pm. Dance groups, magic shows, make & take
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6, Pregón de la Fiesta, 6-7am. Fiestas officially begins at 6am when the mayor issues the formal proclamation. Chocolate and biscochitos are enjoyed immediately after the Pregón. Free, Rosario Chapel, 540 Rosario, 984-3203, santafefiesta.org. 6-8, Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market, 9am-5pm. An open-air arts and crafts market featuring one-of-a-kind treasures that line the plaza. Hand-fashioned jewelry, pottery, clothing and local food. Free, Santa Fe Bandstand on the Plaza, 63 Lincoln, santafebandstand.org. 7, Desfile de los Niños, 9-10:45am. An annual commemoration of the Pet Parade. Children and their pets in costume participate in the parade with thousands of supporters and tourists looking on. The event culminates with an awards ceremony at the Plaza de Santa Fe. Free, NM School for the Arts, 275 E. Alameda, santafefiesta.org. 8, Desfile de la Gente: Historical Parade, 1-3pm. A popular event that features local marching bands, mariachi, sports teams, queens, floats and politicians of every color… all of whom make their way to the Plaza. Also called the “Historical/Hysterical Parade,” anything and everything goes at this lively event. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, santafefiesta.org. 8, Mass of Thanksgiving and Candlelight Procession, 7-9pm. A candlelight procession follows a Mass of Thanksgiving with hundreds of participants making their way through the historic downtown streets from the cathedral and up the hill to the Cross of the Martyrs. Free, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi, 982-
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56198, santafefiesta.org. 21-22, Santa Fe Artists Market, 10am5pm. Fine arts and crafts from local juried artists. Free, Cathedral Park, one block off the plaza, santafeartistsmarket.com. 27, Last Friday Art Walk, 5-7pm. Visit the Railyards Arts District where multiple galleries plus SITE Santa will be open. Free, Railyards Arts District, 544 S Guadalupe, santaferailyardartdistrict.com. 28, 3rd Annual Gallinas Riverfest, 10am-3pm, River Cleanup Kickoff, 910am. Support and enjoy the efforts to restore and revitalize the Gallinas River Park with river activities, food, art and live music; all ages. Downtown Las Vegas, Gallinas River Park, 803-6099, hermitspeakwatersheds.org.
Library Events Ongoing, NM Family Pass. The NM State Library offers “The Family Pass,” which provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Dept of Cultural Affairs museums and historical sites; patrons may borrow the pass, which circulates like other library materials. nmstatelibrary.org. Ongoing, Santa Fe Area Public Libraries. Santa Fe area libraries offer several ongoing reading and storytelling activities including Spanish and bilingual events as well as chess clubs and other activities. Check santafelibrary.org and vglibrary.org for full schedules. 4, Library Open House, 1-4pm. Visitors will get to see the many sides of Will Shuster, who is best remembered as the creator of Zozobra. This event is an informal opportunity to browse books and artist files. NM Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
Music 4, Concierto de Mariachi Matinee, 24pm. A concert featuring performances by well-known mariachi groups, dancers and alumni of the SF Fiesta Council’s Youth Mariachi Workshop. Lensic PAC, 211 W San Francisco, 988-1234, lensic.org. 5, Bobby McFerrin, 7:30pm. A benefit concert for Partners in Education: Supporting Teachers in SF; all ages. $29-$79, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera, ampconcerts.org. 5, Invokator: Sunset in the Garden Concert Series, 5:30pm. Bring a picnic and portable chairs and enjoy world beats and powerful vocals. $10/$7/$3 ages 6-15/free under age 6, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 6-7, Bandstand on the Plaza, 10am10pm. The Gazebo is transformed into a concert venue featuring NM artists: dances by Pueblo Indians, Aztec dancers, Folklorico Dancers and ritual drama, Free, Santa Fe Bandstand on the Plaza, 63 Lincoln, santafebandstand.org. 14, NM Latin Music Fest 2019, 7pm. A proud Latin music tribute during Hispanic Heritage month of popular NM musicians and performers from the genres
salsa, cumbia, son, rhumba and chicano music of Santana with NM groups Son Como Son, Smooth and Micky Cruz. $20$40, Lensic PAC, 211 W San Francisco, 988-1234, lensic.org. 27, Water Tower Music: Swing Set, 5-7pm. Enjoy the smooth sounds of Swing Set, a jazz trio, outdoors. Free, Railyard Water Tower, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, railyardsantafe.com.
Science & Nature 1, Making History: Fun with Rockets, 1:30-3:30pm. Rocket experiments are part of the 50th anniversary celebration of NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar mission. Learn about Newton’s laws of motion, air pressure, flight trajectories and fun. Rocket launcher provided with supplies to make a tiny straw rocket; all ages. Included with admission, NM History Museum, 113 Lincoln, 476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Meet Cornelius, 3-4pm, Suns. Say “Hi” to the museum’s corn snake, Cornelius. Watch him eat his weekly dinner; be aware that Cornelius will not be able to come out when he is shedding or not feeling well. Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, 9am. An outdoor classroom & hands-on program designed for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 10, ¡Vámonos!, 6-7pm. Explore Santa Fe’s trails, get fresh air and meet the community at this hour-long walk. La Familias take a walk on the south side, Southside Library to Chamiso Trail (bilingual). Free, Meet at 6599 Jaguar, sfct.org/vamonos. 20, ¡Vámonos!, Walk With Our Elders, 10-11am. Meet at 1121 Alto Street and will continue into Bicentennial/Alto Park. Free, sfct.org/vamonos. 28, Bird Walk, 8-10am. Spend a morning in the unique wetland habitat and learn about the diversity of birds from Rocky Tucker, volunteer bird guide. Free, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 28, Scavenger Hunt with ¡Vámanos! Santa Fe Walks, 10am. Meet at Old Agua Fria Rd E and scavenge Arroyo Hondo Open Space; easy hike on a dirt trail. Free, Old Agua Fria Rd E, sfct.org/vamonos.
Stage 9, Parted Waters 2019, 7:30pm. A gripping, yet humorous, drama about three generations of a Hispanic family with crypto-Jewish roots. $5-$10 donations, Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 4241601, teatroparaguas.org. 14, Theatre Walk Santa Fe, noon5pm. An afternoon of live dramas, comedies and non-stop action with 20 local theater companies filling ten neighboring venues with 15 minute plays every
Santa Fe Area Kids! Calendar Calendar half hour; street performers and guides point the way to the next venue; all ages. $5, Midtown Innovation District, multiple venues, 428-8508, theatresantafe.org.
Storytelling 3, 10, 17, 24, Spanish/Bilingual Books and Babies, 4-4:30pm. A program for babies 6 months-2 years and their caregivers. A play and language group with books, songs and finger games; oral traditions and books provide pre-reading experiences. Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.
Also of Interest 3, 10, 17, 24, Tuesday Farmers Market, 8am-1pm. Get fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, baked goods, chile and crafts. Live music, breakfast/lunch concessions and special events. Free, Santa Fe Farmers Market, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, 983-4098, railyardsantafe.com. 6-8, Food Booths, Fiesta Weekend, 9am-5pm. Find foods on the plaza from fried bread with honey, candy apples to chicharron burritos. Santa Fe Plaza, santafefiesta.org. 13, Family Movie Night, The Secret Life of Pets 2 [PG], 7-9pm. Showing on the big screen with popcorn included. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org.
Especially for Parents 20, Parents’ Night Out, 5:30-9pm. Drop off the little ones for an evening of facilitated play; register online. $25/child, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
October Arts and Crafts 1, Learning Wax Art. Kids 6-16 accompanied by an adult can learn about painting, sketching and painting with wax; by appointment. Free, Museum of Encaustic Art, 632 Agua Fria, 989-3283, moeart.org. 4, First Friday Art Activity, 5-7pm. Create drawings while exploring the use of color in modern artwork; all ages. Included with admission/ free to NM residents with ID and under 18, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
Exhibits 12-13, 2019 Galisteo Studio Tour, 10am-5pm. Artists open their studios to experience photography, paintings, pottery, ceramic art, jewelry, bronze sculp-
ture and hand-crafted traditional arts. Food stops serve traditional NM fare as well as contemporary dishes. Galisteo Village, 453-7392, galisteostudiotour.org. 12-14, Abiquiu Studio Tour. This is a self-guided driving tour that takes visitors through the village of Abiquiu and the surrounding Chama River Valley. Complimentary maps are available at all of the studios, local businesses and online, abiquiustudiotour.org. 25, Last Friday Art Walk, 5-7pm. Multiple galleries plus SITE Santa Fe will be open. Free, Railyards Arts District, 544 S Guadalupe, santaferailyardartdistrict.com. 27, Sensory Friendly Morning, 10amnoon. A morning for those with sensory needs featuring low lighting and a relaxed environment. $5/$3 members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
Fairs & Festivals 5-6, 47th Annual Harvest Festival, 10am-4pm. Taste syrup from the burro driven sorghum mill, help make cider or pick a pumpkin from the scarecrowguarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make harvest wreaths or roll tortillas by hand. $6-$8/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. 5-6, Santa Fe Artists Market, 10am5pm. Fine arts & crafts from local juried artists. Free, Cathedral Park, one block off the plaza, santafeartistsmarket.com. 14, Indigenous People’s Day Celebration, 8am-5pm. Join several Native American Tribes as they bring their culture and community to the Plaza for dances and events marking the Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Free, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, 955-6200. 26, Carlos Gilbert Elementary Halloween Carnival, noon-5pm. Haunted house, games, bounce houses, laser tag, basket raffle, face painting, costume contest, food and music. $1 per ticket/$20 adv purchase wristband/$25 wristband at the door, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School, 300 Griffin, 467-4700, carlosgilbertptk.com/carnival. 26, Spirits of New Mexico’s Past, 59pm. Meet the ghosts of history who died and lived in the land of enchantment. Step back in time and encounter a diverse assortment of characters from NM’s past. Listen to their stories by lantern light and campfires in this family-friendly, but spooky halloween atmosphere. $6-$8/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, 4712261, golondrinas.org.
Library Events 19-20, Fall 2019 Book Sale, 10:30am4pm Sat; 1-4pm, Sun. Specially-priced books in the Café, discount books in the Community Room; Bag Day is Sun, $10 per bag of books. Open to the public; proceeds support Santa Fe Public Libraries. Free, Southside Branch, Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
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12, Super Stolie Music Show, 1pm. An energetic and interactive show that inspires silliness in all ages. She performs acoustic guitar and delivers kids’ songs, nursery rhymes and cover tunes. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 9554683, santafelibrary.org. 12, Super Stolie’s Halloween Daydream, 4pm. An adventure in live musical performance that celebrates Halloween. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, santafelibrary.org. 13, Super Stolie’s Halloween Daydream, 4pm. An adventure in live musical performance that celebrates Halloween. Free, Main Branch Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org.
25 & 28, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 7:30am-5:30pm. Day camps for parent/teacher conferences include swimming, ice skating, court sports and games, arts & crafts, social games and board games. Bring backpack, swimsuit and towel, socks and coat for ice skating, athletic shoes. Parents provide lunch and snacks or money for the cafe. $45/day, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 9554000, chavezcenter.com.
Science & Nature 4, 11, 18, 25, Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, 9am. An outdoor classroom & hands-on program designed for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 4719103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 5, Animal Tracking Class, 8am-noon. Learn the basics about animal tracking and sign identification. $20/$25 members, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 5-6, Wildlife Center Open House. This annual open house features live animal demonstrations, kids’ crafts, food and other activities. Tours of the wildlife hospital are free with donation of an item from the wish list. Free/$5 donation per vehicle, NM Wildlife Center, 7539505, newmexicowildlifecenter.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Meet Cornelius, 3-4pm, Suns. Say “Hi” to the museum’s corn snake, Cornelius. Watch him eat his weekly dinner; be aware that Cornelius will not be able to come out when he is shedding or not feeling well. Included with admission/free members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 8, ¡Vámonos!, 6-7pm. Explore Santa Fe’s trails, get fresh air and meet the community at this hour-long walk. La Familias take a walk on the south side, Southside Library to Chamiso Trail (bilingual). Free, Meet at 6599 Jaguar, sfct.org/vamonos. 12, Bird Watching with Audubon, Scavenger Hunt Vámonos Hike, 10am. Meet at Hyde Park Road (Nun’s Curve one mile past Ten Thousand Waves) to walk and bird watch Little Tesuque Open Space; easy hike on dirt trail. Free, sfct.org/vamonos. 18, ¡Vámonos!, Walk With Our Elders, 10-11am. Meet at 1121 Alto Street and will continue into Bicentennial/Alto Park. Free, sfct.org/vamonos. 29, Weird Science, 5-7pm. Dress in costume and join hands-on science activities featuring local guest scientists. $5/$3 members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
Stage 5, Littleglobe ¡Presente!, 7pm. An evening of multi-arts performances that explore stories of home and belonging in Santa Fe. This production features Santa Feans of all ages including students, professional musicians & artists and other long time residents sharing their stories through music, movement, spoken word, short documentaries and artistic video. $8-$25, Lensic PAC, 211 W San Francisco, 988-1234, lensic.org.
Storytelling 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Spanish/Bilingual Books and Babies, 4-4:30pm. A program for babies 6 months-2 years and their caregivers. A play and language group with books, songs and finger games; oral traditions and books provide pre-reading experiences. Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.
Also of Interest 25, Trunk or Treat, 5-7pm. Trick or treat in this safe, parking lot event, food trucks will be onsite; all ages. Free, Santo Niño Regional Public School, 23 College, 428-7916, santoninoregional.org.
Especially for Parents 18, Parents’ Night Out, 5:30-9pm. Drop off the little ones for an evening of facilitated play; register online. $25/child, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
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Helping End Childhood Hunger in New Mexico By HOLLY SLADE
On any given Monday or Tuesday, a group of volunteers bustles around long folding tables stocked with canned ravioli, tuna pouches, applesauce squeezes and a variety of other single serve food items, busily placing them inside zip-lock bags. The items are bagged in strategic order: ravioli on the bottom, bulky items on their side, fragile items on top. Like a food jigsaw puzzle. For two years, Feed New Mexico Kids has been collecting food, packing snack packs and delivering them to area schools. The organization began in 2017 and distributed 17 tons of food the first year. In 2018, 24 tons of food was distributed during the school year and summer programs. In the first half of 2019, just over 25 tons of food has been donated, packed and distributed to children and youth in the Albuquerque Metro area. Although 25 tons of food seems like a lot, the need far exceeds the current food and financial donations. New Mexico leads the nation in childhood hunger, with one in four children living in food insecurity, according to Roadrunner Food Bank, Feeding America and the most recent Map the Meal Gap report. Feed New Mexico Kids is on a mission to change that statistic in a dramatic way, hoping eventually to eradicate childhood hunger in the state. Hunger has a measurable effect on children, far beyond stomachaches, headaches and attention problems. Hungry children are more likely to get suspended and repeat grades, and hungry teens have a far greater propensity toward suicide. Although there are many organizations focused on hunger in our state, Feed New Mexico Kids strategically focuses on getting food to children and youth to sustain them over the weekend. Many students receive Title I breakfast and lunch during the school year. The City of Albuquerque hosts lunch sites throughout the summer, and Roadrunner Food Bank provides vast amounts of food to families throughout the state. But Sunday is often the “hungriest” day of the week. Many teachers and counselors report children coming to school Monday morning famished from a weekend of food scarcity. In addition to weekend snack packs, Feed New Mexico Kids collects donations for pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals that feed four people. Last year, Feed New Mexico Kids partnered with Albuquerque Public Schools to get 2,000 pre-cooked meals to students who did not have a home or who were in a situation where they otherwise couldn’t enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, such as having multiple grandchildren and greatgrandchildren being raised by senior citizens on modest fixed incomes. September is a critical month for Feed New Mexico Kids. The school year is in full swing, requests for snack packs pour in and it’s the key fundraising month for the pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals. If you would like to partner with Feed New Mexico Kids for Thanksgiving, please visit FeedNMKids.com to donate. If you would like to donate food items for snack packs, please donate canned ravioli, single serve mac and cheese, single serve pudding cups, or tuna pouches to any Albuquerque Police Department substation or the locations listed on the website. Together, we can end childhood hunger in New Mexico!
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This fall, lively music and lots of family fun will fill the cooling autumn air of New Mexico. Here are some highlights: Albuquerque’s annual international music festival, ¡Globalquerque! -now in its 15th year -- will take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sep. 21. The festival includes evening concerts, with reduced rates for children. As always, this festival features performers from across the globe. This year’s lineup includes musicians from Palestine/Jordan, Guinea, Nicaragua, Argentina, Belize, Cabo Verde, Niger, Iran, the Arctic region, Quebec, China and the United States. A free Global Fiesta also takes place there on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes musical performances, educational workshops, dancing, film screenings and other activities geared towards both children and adults. The daytime festival is designed in collaboration with NHCC’s Education Department. “We like to say the nighttime at our festival is family friendly and the daytime is family focused,” said ¡Globalquerque! co-director Tom Frouge. On Friday, there is a free preview program for school kids at 10 a.m. titled ¡Globalquerquito! A School Day Celebration. For information, go to globalquerque.org or contact David Torres at DavidM.Torres@state.nm.us or 505-383-4770. The Refugee Well-Being Project also will be on hand at NHCC for the third year. This is a University of New Mexico program that works with new refugee families. At ¡Globalquerque!, attendees can visit with the newest residents of our community and learn a little about their lives, where they come from and how they made their way to Albuquerque, as they drink tea, eat snacks and get henna paintings. Santa Fe will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at a free festival on Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event at The Santa Fe Plaza will feature music, dancing, crafts and food. For information, visit newmexico.org/event/indigenous-peoplesday/4635. In northern New Mexico, the annual Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Feast Day on Friday, Sept. 30, begins at 8 a.m. and includes foot races and traditional celebratory activities, including mischievous antics by tribal “clowns.” The feast day culminates with a ceremonial pole climb in the late afternoon – a stunning display of strength and agility by courageous Taos Pueblo young people. All are welcome, but visitors are expected to be quietly respectful of the ceremonial nature of this day, and to enter homes only if invited. For information, go to taospueblo.com/events. There are many other activities for kids and families in Taos this fall. Families can hike with llamas, float the 16-mile Rio Grande Gorge on a Taos Box whitewater guided rafting trip, ride a hot air balloon over the 600-foot deep Taos Gorge, drive to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and stop to peer over the well-protected edge or grab a snack and a souvenir from nearby vendors. People might also hike down into the gorge itself with older kids, stroll through historic Taos Plaza, visit the Harwood Museum of Art, Fechin House Art Museum and the Millicent Rogers Museum or make an evening starlit visit to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, which runs for seven miles along the Rio Grande. For information, visit taos.org. In southern New Mexico, the 20th Annual Mesilla Valley Maze Festival in Las Cruces takes place Oct. 5 and 6, with music and other fun activities, including pumpkin painting, slides, tricycle maze races and a stick horse rodeo. For information, go to mesillavalleymaze.com/fieldtrips.php/event-new-mexico-fall-festival.php#info.
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NM Teen Builds Busy Music Career By EFRAIN VILLA At 15 years old, Chloe Nixon is a veteran speaker on topics ranging from the entertainment industry to social justice and women's rights. She has performed at Carnegie Hall; studied guitar, piano and voice; released an award-winning album; founded a production company with her father, and in 2017, was featured alongside GRAMMY Award-nominated Halsey in Jeep's Release Your Renegade national advertising campaign. A junior at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, her days are filled with balancing a burgeoning music career with the ins-and-outs of being a teenager. Although it may seem like an overwhelming life, Chloe does not spend a lot of time lamenting. “When you are young and you have a career, you have a really, really busy schedule,” says Chloe. “But when you like what you do, it doesn't feel like work.” When it comes to priorities, Chloe points out that she plans to pursue not just an artistic career, but also an educational track after high school. “I definitely want to continue my education and major in music and get my PhD in that because when you value your craft, you are going to want to educate yourself on it,” says Chloe. “Having the opportunity to go to college is something I really value and being an educated musician and knowing the language of music will make it all the better
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for my career.” Chloe attributes her ability to follow her dreams, inside and outside of academia, to the support she has received from her parents, Aana Pearson and Eric Nixon, as well as the backing she gets from the Albuquerque community. “I think there are some parents who want their kids to be successful in more standard careers that are less artsy,” says Chloe. “When you're getting deep in the music industry, not everyone is going to be your friend and some people want to exploit you, and I've been able to navigate that because of the support that I have from my parents and community. That's what's made me the artist that I am.” As the father of a teenage entertainer in the digital age, Eric believes his primary role is to encourage his daughter's independence while never losing site of being her primary protector. “Me and Chloe's mom are extremely vigilant,” says Eric. “I tell her that I am the first level of security at any given time. However, it's not so much a fear thing as much as something that you need to be aware of as a parent. It's a learning process for me all the time, but it's the idea that her safety and health come first and leaving that as the Golden Rule can help me assess situations to see if something is a good fit or not.” Eric's advice to parents of artistically inclined children is to empower them to make mistakes, learn from them, and move forward. “If you look at the education system, not just in New Mexico, but also in the United States, the biggest flaw is that we do not encourage our children, especially our girls, especially our girls of color, to pursue their dreams,” says Eric. “If you have a child and there are indications that she has a dream and she can accomplish it, do not be afraid to encourage her to pursue her dream. Whatever it is, support her 100 percent. If Chloe had come to me and said she wanted to be an underwater basket weaver, I would have supported her to be the best basket weaver that she could be.” Although Chloe enjoys performing in venues outside of New Mexico, she always looks forward to coming home. “I want to expand where I am performing, but being in a place like Albuquerque, you have so much more support from your community,” says Chloe. “There is more unity than competition here, and that's really empowering. It's very easy to find support and that's one of the big benefits to being in Albuquerque. When you go somewhere like L.A., it's very competitive and totally different than here. A lot of musicians are here for each other. We are like a family here.” In the immediate future, Chloe and her father will be working to grow Audiodacity, a record label they launched to give artists control over their creative process. “We're not trying to make anybody be 'who they have to be' because they already have their artistry for themselves, and we are just promoting that,” says Chloe. “Me being the CEO and president of Audiodacity, that's extremely empowering. When you look at the music industry, a lot of record labels are run by men and men make money off women's bodies and exploiting them. I think it can be a game-changer when you have a record label owned by a woman and on top of that, wanting the authenticity of the artists supported. It's something that's really motivating me to take it to the top and be successful with it.” Chloe also hopes to gradually move into being able to drive her own music production development from cradle-to-grave. “I don't think there are a lot of female producers behind the scenes doing sound engineering and that's something I want to do, too,” says Chloe. “I want to produce music, not have someone else do it for me.”
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The Young Scientist By AILEEN O’CATHERINE
Are there birds that don’t fly? The ostrich, the kiwi and the cassowary can’t fly, but it’s likely that the penguin is everyone’s favorite flightless bird. The new Penguin Chill exhibit at the Albuquerque BioPark is home to 31 macaroni, gentoo and king penguins. Visitors can watch the penguins swim underwater and toggle around on the snow and ice. The indoor exhibit simulates the air and water temperatures of the penguins’ home region, as well as seasonal timed lighting that mimics their natural habitat. The exhibit gives New Mexico Macaroni Penguin. kids a chance to see penguins they might never see in the wild. Penguins are marine birds. They may not be able to fly, but they are very good at swimming. Instead of having wings that would help them soar through the air, penguins have flippers shaped like paddles that help them navigate the sea’s waters. Watch a penguin swim. It looks as if it is flying through the water. That is because penguins can swim at
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speeds of 27 km (16 miles) per hour. Penguins love the water and spend about half their lives in it. Penguins live in the southern hemisphere, below the equator, in the bottom half of the world. No penguins live at the North Pole. Though most penguins live in cold climates in or near Antarctica, the Galapagos penguin lives close to the equator in a more temperate zone. Penguins can be found on every continent in the southern hemisphere. Luckily for them, they have lots of feathers to keep them warm. Like all birds, penguins have feathers over their bodies. They are black on the back and white on the Gentoo Penguin. front, which provides good camouflage. When in the water, their black backs disguise them from above, and their white fronts make them difficult to see under water. Penguins have more feathers than any other kind of bird. Their outer feathers are dense, interlocked and coated with oil, which helps keep them waterproof and dry. They have soft, downy feathers underneath that help keep them warm. They have a thick layer of fat (blubber) beneath their skin which also keeps them warm. Penguins are torpedo shaped and come in a variety of sizes. Although they are black and white, crested penguins have a crown of yellow feathers. King and emperor penguins have orange and yellow on their necks. Rockhopper penguins have bushy yellow eyebrows. The macaroni penguin has a crest of yellow feathers on its King Penguin. head. The yellow-eyed penguin has a yellow mask on its face. The smallest penguins are the little blue penguins, which are about 25 to 30 centimeters (10 to 12 inches) high. They weigh about 2 to 3 pounds. The emperor is the largest penguin, growing as tall as 111 centimeters (44 inches) tall and weighing 60 to 90 pounds. Even though penguins stand upright like people, they are not mammals. They lay eggs. Male and female penguins will come together for a breeding season in the spring or mate for life. Parent penguins take turns incubating or keeping their eggs warm. Most penguins lay two eggs, but emperor and king penguins lay only one egg per breeding season. Parent penguins take turns sitting on the eggs while the other goes out hunting for food. The emperor penguin is a little different. The female emperor will place the egg on the male’s feet, and he keeps it warm in his fat folds while she hunts for food. Baby penguins are called chicks. A group of penguins is called a colony, and during the breeding season, large colonies of penguins that form are called rookeries. Penguins are carnivores and only eat meat. Their food comes from the ocean. They eat fish, squid and small crustaceans called krill. cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo/exhibits/penguin-chill
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belisamairishdance.com. Ages: 5 and up. Belisama Irish Dance offers classes for the whole family to enjoy. Community performances, competition opportunities and fun choreography classes make this a great home for your young dancer. Classes in Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
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Dance for Fun, Friends, and Fitness, SF, NM. Phone: 505-281-0684; Contact: Jay Cutts; Email: orders@cuttsreviews.com; Website: Pandemonium Productions’ Musical Theatre After School Program, SF, NM. risingstarnm.wordpress.com; Grades: 8-12; Enrollment: 5-30. This unique proPhone: 505-920-0704; Website: pandemoniumprod.org. Taking Santa Fe by gram uses social partner dancing to help students build their social skills and (snow) Storm! Pandemonium Productions presents its musical theatre after confidence, improve physical coordination and poise, express themselves in a school program for students ages 6 to 16, Aug. 21–Nov. 24. Students study acthealthy way, and learn to have fun dancing with a partner. We create a safe, ing, singing and dancing and perform in The Santa Fe Premiere of FROZEN! The welcoming and non-judgmental environment that invites students to grow. enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway stars! Appropriate for both skilled dancers and awkward kids! See our website for a FROZEN brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. complete description of this The show features all of the powerful program. Call or email memorable songs from the for details or to be on our list animated film plus five new for upcoming classes. songs written for the Scholarships, payment plans Broadway production. A story available. The times, locations, of true love and acceptance and fees for classes are organbetween sisters, FROZEN ized around your needs. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey NDI New Mexico Dance between Princesses Anna and Classes, 1140 Alto St. in SF; Elsa. When faced with danger, 4800 Central Ave. SE in Abq. the two discover their hidden Phone: 505-340-0200; Contact: potential and the powerful Jackie Burns; Email: jackie@ndibond of sisterhood. With a nm.org; Website: ndi-nm.org; cast of beloved characters and Ages 3-18; Cost: Sliding scale; loaded with magic, adventure, M-F After School. Ballet, Hipand plenty of humor, FROZEN Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and is sure to thaw even the coldmore! In Santa Fe @The Dance est heart! Rehearsals take Barns. Registration open until place at El Museo de Cultural, Nov. 15. Mon, Wed, & Fri from 3:455:45pm. Space is limited; scholarships available. Tuition is $795 if paid in advance, $810 with a payment plan. A Shiva Jamba Music, Santa Fe, deposit of $100 is required Los Alamos and Albuquerque, with registration. NM. Phone: 505-310-5961; Liz Fitzgerald of Nose to Toes Yoga in Albuquerque performs a Sun Salutation pose with Contact: Devorah Sarah; Email: youngsters. Photograph by Bruce Roach. devorahsarah36@gmail.com; Website: shivajambaentertainment.com. Ages: Class for parSanta Fe Children’s Museum ents and children ages 0-5 / Class for children 3-6. Enrollment: 10; Cost: Fine Art Fridays, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-989-8359; $165 plus tax. Come join in the fun, play and making music together! We sing Contact: Leona Hillary; Email: lhillary@santafechildrensmuseum.org; Website: and dance, play variety of musical instruments, play games, and have a great santafechildrensmuseum.org. All Ages. Free with Museum Admission. Friday 2-4pm. time! Children are exposed to diverse genres of music including world, rock, Join us for weekly explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on folk, jazz, musicals, reggae and a collection of children’s songs from around the activities. Paint, Cut, Color and Smear! A variety of fun art activities for all ages. world. Classes are for 45 minutes. 10-week session for $165 beginning the week Themes change monthly and activities change weekly. of Sept. 16. Discounts for siblings.
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Climbing Santa Fe Climbing Center After School Climbing, 3008 Cielo Court, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-986-8944; Email: info@climbsantafe.com; Website: climbsantafe.com. Ages: 5-14 year olds. Cost: $180, Mondays-Saturdays. Afterschool classes emphasize fun and games while introducing your child to climbing with a qualified instructor. Fall Sessions: Aug. 12 - Oct. 12 & Oct. 14 - Dec. 14. Tuesday, ages 9-12; Wednesday, ages 5-10; Thursday, ages 7-10, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 to 11:30 a.m., ages 5-12. Climb for Life Skills: Monday 3:30 to 5pm, ages 5-12. Climbing Team: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dance Belisama Irish Dance, SF & Los Alamos, NM 87505. Phone: 505-670-2152; Contact: Adrienne Bellis; Email: info@belisamadance.com; Web site:
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Tutoring/Therapy Math - Learn to Love It! SF, NM. Phone: 505-281-0684; Contact: Jay Cutts; Email: orders@cuttsreviews.com; Website: mathnm.wordpress.com; Grades: 912; Enrollment: 5-20. The way math is taught in school doesn’t work for many students. Here you will learn to use your intuitions, visual and artistic skills, and your understanding of relationships to painlessly (and even joyfully!) solve simple and complex math. Intuitive math tools are extremely powerful. One of our adult math-phobic learners said: "I can actually understand what I'm doing! How come no one ever taught me math like this before?" Drawing on ACT math problems, you learn powerful intuitive tools to organize and solve math relationships. Taught by Jay Cutts, author of the Barron’s LSAT and MCAT prep books. Scholarships, payment plans available. Class schedules, locations, and fees are designed around your needs. Contact us for info or to get on our list for upcoming classes. continued on page 34
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sessions. There are also sibling discounts and family plans available. Complete information on all of our youth programs can be found at climbstoneage.com/youthprograms.
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New Mexico Young Actors, Inc. Theatre Classes, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, Ste. M, Abq, NM. 87109. Phone: 505-821-8055; Contact: Paul Bower, Executive Director; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org; Ages: 9–19; Enrollment: 14; Cost: $405; Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm or Fridays 5:30–7:30pm. 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. Classes also available in Rio Rancho!
Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico's Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com. Ages: 18 months-Adults. Variety of classes available Mon-Sat. At Ballet Repertory Theatre, our professionally trained teachers guide each student using a well-developed syllabus based on classical ballet. 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.
Sol Acting Academy Professional Youth and Teen Acting Classes, 5500 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Ste. 114, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-881-0975; Contact: Ron Weisberg; Email: info@solacting.com; Website: solacting.com; Ages: 4 – 16; Enrollment: 12 Student Limit; Cost: $250-$295. The Sol Youth Program focuses on performance fundamentals for children of all ages and experience levels. Our studio setting provides a safe and supportive environment. Each class is specifically designed to give students a foundational knowledge of performance along with active practice on the Sol Stage. On Stage Imagination (ages 4-7), students will learn performance fundamentals using fun and imaginative games and exercises. Monday afternoons, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 4:15-5:30pm, $250. Advanced Acting Technique (ages 8-11), students will practice performance skills using scenes and mock auditions. Tuesday afternoons Sept. 3-Oct. 8, 4-5:45pm, $295. Music of Acting (ages 12-16), instructor Candice Neu uses popular music to isolate the movement of the actor to portray character and emotion. Saturdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 2-4pm, $295.
Art Albuquerque Museum School Art Classes, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-7255; Contact: Elizabeth Becker, Education Department; Email: ebecker@cabq.gov; Web site: cabq.gov/museum; Ages 4 to 17; Cost: $60 - $75. Art classes at the Museum School begin Sept. 11, including Adventures in Art, Youth Studios, After Hours for Teens. Financial aid available. Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-796-0601; Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator; Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Website: paintediguana.com; Ages: 6-18 years; Enrollment: average class size - 8 students; Tuition: $100 monthly for 4 classes. ALL supplies included. Weekday afternoons - 1 1/2 hour long classes. Small classes in the scenic Sandia Heights area where students receive expert instruction of the use of quality art materials & create in a studio setting. We work with watercolors, acrylics, clay, pastels & more. Come learn sketching skills, acrylic painting, create on fabric & make pottery in our kiln. For the young explorers to the experienced artists, each student receives a high quality art experience - in a creative & nurturing environment. Art classes encompass a complete & comprehensive program that students really enjoy. Join us for our Fall session, & see why students never want class to end each day! Call or check our website in August for the Fall 2019 schedule & times. After-school classes begin in September. We are happy to be celebrating another decade of art classes this year!
Climbing Stone Age Climbing Gym, 4130 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-3412016; Email: Climb@StoneAgeClimbingGym.com; Website: StoneAgeClimbingGym.com; Contact: Bryan Pletta, President. Ages: 8 to 13 years old. Stone Age Climbing Gym’s after school youth programs provide a range of opportunities for the aspiring climber with both recreational and competitive options. Rock climbing is an exciting sport that allows for a social outlet in an individual sport format. Our programs promote safety, confidence, strength, and focus, both mentally and physically. Best of all, they can start building the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and climbing for years to come. Our Alternative PE class is designed to provide an alternative to traditional P.E. for homeschooled students who may be lacking an outlet for organized physical play and exercise. This program focuses on building the basics and is a great place for kids to socialize and experience recreational climbing. The Alternative P.E. class meets on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $104.95 per month. This includes the Thursday sessions, a full gym membership, and one free class for parents so that the kids can practice skills outside of
Dance for Fun, Friends, and Fitness, Abq, NM. Phone: 505-281-0684; Contact: Jay Cutts; Email: orders@cuttsreviews.com; Website: risingstarnm.wordpress.com; Grades: 8-12; Enrollment: 5-30. This unique program uses social partner dancing to help students build their social skills and confidence, improve physical coordination and poise, express themselves in a healthy way, and learn to have fun dancing with a partner. We create a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment that invites students to grow. Appropriate for both skilled dancers and awkward kids! See our website for a complete description of this powerful program. Call or email for details or to be on our list for upcoming classes. Scholarships, payment plans available. The times, locations, and fees for classes are organized around your needs. Dance Theatre Southwest On-going Year-Round Classes, 3805 Academy Parkway South NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-296-9465; Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells or Jordan Slocum; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: dtsw.com. Ages: 2 years–Adult. Children’s Division, Young Adults, Pre-Professional, Professional, Mature Adult Class–Multi Levels and Styles. Boys Always 50% Off. Classes Mon-Fri. 3:45-8pm, Sat 9:30-1:30pm. Large new facility holding 3 studios all with state of the art sprung floors and conveniently located for all just off I-25 and 0.7 of a mile west. Since 1994, DTSW has provided dance education to boys and girls, now serving its second generation of dancers! Dancers from DTSW have gone on to professional careers with major companies and others have become successful professionals in all walks of life. The discipline of dance lasts a lifetime as well as the friendships and bonding of taking class together and sharing dance passion through their formative years. Classes in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Pointe Partnering/Pas de Deux, Contemporary Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Strengthening & Conditioning, Circus Arts/Aerial Dance & Hip-Hop. Enrolled dancers can take master classes with nationally recognized professionals. Special original dance productions available with both DTSW and Festival Ballet Albuquerque. Faculty is led by Patricia Dickinson Wells, an internationally recognized choreographer & dance educator (honored with Dance Magazine Dance Teacher Excellence in Dance Education national award in 2011). Rosalinda Rojas will offer classes in Circus Arts and Aerial Dance Silks! Low student/teacher ratio. Some financial aid. Fishback Studio of the Dance Fall 2019-20, 4529 Eubank NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-298-8828; Contact: Kathie; Email: fishbackstudio@qwestoffice.net; Website: fishbackstudio.com. Ages: 3 to adult. Fishback Studio Of The Dance is enrolling now for fall! Classes begin Aug. 26. Serving Albuquerque since 1945, Fishback Studio offers Prekinder dance ages 3, 4, 5 (an intro to dance thru rhythms) and Child-Teen-Adult basic through professional classes in jazz, hiphop, tap, ballet, pointe, acrobatics, modern & Scottish. We offer 4 spacious studios with floating wood floors and Marley for pointe. Our experienced faculty continues to train beautiful dancers and prepare them for careers in dance as well as displaying poise and confidence in many other fields. It is our goal to bring the latest styles and highest levels of technique to students while maintaining the joy of dance. We are proud to be the home of many national dance champions, overall high score placements, best choreography and best technical execution awards. Voted Best of the City 2018! Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Community Dance Classes: Fall Session, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Contact: Ana Lopes Arechiga; Email: info@keshetarts.org; Website: KeshetArts.org; Ages 2 thru Adult. Cost: $15 drop-in class; Monday - Thursday, 4-8pm; Saturday 9am1pm. Registration is ongoing. Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Creative Movement classes. All abilities welcome. Mixed Ability/Adaptive dance classes are available. Unlimited non-competitive scholarships to youth under 18 years and Work/Study program for adults 18 years+. Visit website or call for class times. Financial Aid Available. continued on page 36
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We support success in the studio, on stage, and in life.
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Albuquerque’s premier non-profit ballet academy.
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Pre-professional opportunities.
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NDI New Mexico Dance Classes, 1140 Alto St. in SF; 4800 Central Ave. SE in Abq. Phone: 505-340-0200; Contact: Jackie Burns; Email: jackie@ndi-nm.org; Website: ndi-nm.org; Ages 3-18; Cost: Sliding scale; M-F After School. Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and more! In Alb @The Hiland. Registration open until Oct. 31.
Fencing Duke City Fencing Afterschool Fencing Classes, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0048; Contact: Toby Tolley; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Website: dukecityfencing.net; Ages 6 and up; Cost: $80 - $155 per month; Monday - Friday, 4pm - 7:30pm, Saturday 10am - noon. The elegant and disciplined sport of fencing nurtures attention and confidence. Children learn to stand alone and be supported at the same time. We produce good athletes and great people. Our character and creativity building athletic program is designed for children 6+. Teenagers will find a program culture appropriate to their needs. Leadership skills are developed. All levels of sports interest and achievement are welcome. Financial aid available.
Language Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque, 1701 4th Street SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-724-4777; Contact: Amada Torres; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Web site: albuquerque.cervantes.es; Ages: 1-12; Cost: $100-$250; Monday – Saturday. Whether you are a parent, teacher or school administrator, you know that learning a foreign language - particularly Spanish - is critical to young students who face a competitive future in higher education and the global economy. The Instituto Cervantes will bring our program to you and teach your students in your school. Our highly qualified native teachers from Spain and Latin America hold advanced degrees in Spanish (Masters or Ph.D.) and are experienced professionals in child education. Instituto Cervantes is the largest international Spanish teaching organization in the world, established by the Spanish government to teach the Spanish language in the United States and around the globe. Our internationally recognized curriculum is taught at 70 centers world-wide. Higher scores on Standardized Tests. Learning a foreign language also increases a student’s comprehension of English grammar. Our Spanish language teachers will come to your school and teach your students a 75-90 minutes class, Monday through Friday (or as many days of the week you prefer). Our Spanish classes in your school will allow your teachers to extend their prep time.
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. 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, Ste C, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-985-9091; Contact: Coach Chee; Email: batespremiertkd@yahoo.com; Website: batespremiertkd.com. Ages: 2-adult; Mon-Sat. Martial Arts and fitness training. Classes 6 days per week and no contracts. 2nd & 3rd family members are 50% off and 4th family member is free! Spend quality time together while getting fit and learning self defense. We have a traveling competition team for those who are more serious and we do Olympic sparring. Come in for a free trial class. Blackman's Championship Martial Arts Children, Teen & Adult Classes, 5812 Signal Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-856-5616; Contact: Rebecca Bogolub, General Manager; Email: BlackmanTKD@aol.com; Website: blackmantkd.com. Ages: 3 years old and above. Mondays-Saturdays. Flexible Class Schedule! Blackman’s Championship Martial Arts offers Traditional & Olympic style Taekwondo, Hapkido, Weapons & Basic Self Defense Classes, and Character Education & Life Skills Programs. Flexible weekday afternoon & evening and Saturday morning classes. Enrolling now for our Kids, Teens, &
Adults Programs. Daytime and evening class times available, Official Martial Arts Uniform, Break a real board and earn White Belt. Space is limited, pre-register now. Voted “Best Martial Arts Classes,” “Best Kids Classes” in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2018 by ABQ The Magazine, The Alibi Newspaper and Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick Awards! Come see why we are an award-winning Martial Arts School! Develop your child’s confidence through a fun learning environment. New Mexico Shotokan Karate 4 Kids, 2808 Girard NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-872-0725; Contact: Sensei Randy Sanders; Email: info@nmsk.org; Website: nmsk.org. Ages: 4-17; New Student Special $85 – Buy one month get one month free. Monday through Friday, 4:30pm through 7:30pm. New Mexico Shotokan Karate/Karate 4 Kids is the only karate program in New Mexico recognized by USA Karate (America’s Olympic governing body). Our coaches are background checked, and are professional physical education teachers in the Albuquerque school system. We look forward to teaching your children traditional Japanese and Okinawan Karate. Our program focuses on character, self defense, respect, fitness and fun.
Multi-Activity/Enrichment Children's Choice, 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Ste. 101, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-296-2880; Contact: Chris Walsh; Email: info@childrens-choice.org; Web site: childrens-choice.org. Grades: K-5; Cost: Prices vary, free after school enrichment classes, CYFD contracts accepted. Monday-Friday. We offer a variety of activities for children to CHOOSE from that are fun and educational. There are a mix of child-directed activities, staff-facilitated activities, clubs, enrichment classes, field trips, presentations, special events, and snacks. Financial Aid: CYFD contracts are accepted.
Music New Mexico School of Music, 136-J Washington St. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-3474; Contact: Tatiana Vetrinskaya; Email: tatiana@nmschoolofmusic.com; Web site: nmschoolofmusic.com; Ages: 2 years old through high school. New Mexico School of Music offers music lessons at all levels for kids, teens, and adults, on all musical instruments and voice. Year-round performance, competition, and assessment opportunities for students. We are open 6 days a week. Two locations: Northeast Heights and Nob Hill. University-trained teachers. State-of-the art facilities. Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, 4550 Sundt Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-977-4160. Contact: Neal Shotwell of Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads; Email: nshotwell@rr-yc.org; Website: rr-yc.org/want-to-join.html. Grades: 5-12; Cost: $75; Saturdays, 2pm-4pm. We are located in Rio Rancho, but you don't have to be! The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus is welcoming singers of all backgrounds, styles, cultures, orientations, abilities, identities age 12-18 (through high school) for our Winter 2019 season. No previous chorus experience is required. No auditions. You just need to love to sing. We are accepting new members through Sept. 28. Financial aid available. Shiva Jamba Music, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque, NM. Phone: 505310-5961; Contact: Devorah Sarah; Email: devorahsarah36@gmail.com; Website: shivajambaentertainment.com. Ages: Class for parents and children ages 0-5 / Class for children 3-6. Enrollment: 10; Cost: $165 plus tax. Come join in the fun, play and making music together! We sing and dance, play variety of musical instruments, play games, and have a great time! Children are exposed to diverse genres of music including world, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, reggae and a collection of children’s songs from around the world. Classes are for 45 minutes. 10-week session for $165 beginning the week of Sept. 16. Discounts for siblings.
Religious Studies Congregation Nahalat Shalom Hebrew/Religious School - Cheder and Gan, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-343-8227; Contact: Dena Palley; Email: office@nahalatshalom.org; Web site: nahalatshalom.org. Grades: PreK-7; Enrollment: 32; Sundays, 10am - noon. You are never too young or too old for Hebrew School! Nahalat Shalom welcomes families of all shapes, sizes and colors into our open minded and open hearted community. We offer small classes in a loving, creative environment. Pre-K-twice month; weekly-Grades 1-7. Preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Our children learn about becoming a good person in the Jewish tradition through arts, music, Hebrew language, prayers and stories. Financial aid available. continued on page 38
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Albuquerque Museum is our inspiration! Fall arrtt classes for children ages 4 to 17 at the Museum Schoo ol begin S t b 12. 12 September PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES IN ART (Ages 4 – 5) $60 THURSDAY AYS 10 – 11:30 a.m.
YOUTH STUDIOS YO (Ages 6 – 14) $70 AYS FRIDAY 9:30 – 11:30 a a.m. m (Ages 1 10 – 14) or 1 – 3 p.m. (Ages 6 – 9) SA AT TURDAY AYS 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6 – 10)
TEEN AFTER HOURS (Ages 14–17) $75 WEDNESDAY AYS, 4–6 p.m. ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM 2000 Mountain Road NW (in Old To Town) • 505-243-725 55
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Science Explora's After-School and Saturday Clubs, 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-224-8341; Email: reservations@explora.us: Website: explora.us; Contact: Edwina Andrade, Reservations Manager. Grades: Preschool – 8th. Enrich your child's out-of-school time with programs at Explora, New Mexico's premier science center, children's museum, and innovative learning lab! Children explore science, engineering, technology, and more through engaging activities designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning. Programs: Growing a Scientist for ages 2 1/2 - 5 years with their adult companion(s); Science to Grow On for grades K-3; Engineering Investigators for grades 3-5; Maker Lab (Join the Maker Movement!) for grades 2-6; Home School Classes for grades K-8. Classes are now open for enrollment! Some classes begin in late August, others in September. Become an Explora Member and get fall program discounts, plus admission for an entire year! Details on Explora's Website, explora.us.
Sports Lil’ Kickers NM, 1311 Cuesta Arriba Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-266-3653; Contact: Oscar Sosa; Email: oscar@internationalindoor.com; Website: internationalindoor.com. Ages: 18 months to 9 years old; Days/Hours: Monday Saturday. Lil Kickers is a child development soccer program for children 18 months up to 9 years of age. We use fun games to develop soccer and life skills.
Swimming Lobo Aquatics Club, in Albuquerque and Belen. Albuquerque: 1 University of New Mexico, Abq, NM 87131. Phone: 505-417-7807; Email: coachdforbes@aol.com; Web site: swimlobo.com; Contact: Doug Forbes, Head Coach. A USAS year-round competitive swim program for ages 6 and up. Practices begin at 4pm each day and tryouts are welcome year around. Belen: Belen High School Natatorium, Belen, NM 87002. Phone: 505-991-2790; Email: mcandelaria3.mc@gmail.com; Web site: swimlobo.com. Contact: Marissa Candelaria. Lobo Aquatics Club (Valencia County branch) is a USAS year-round competitive swim team for all ages, as long as swimmers are safe in the water and have learned some stroke technique. The Valencia County Lobo Aquatics Club will practice every weekday from 5pm - 6:30pm (except during High School Swim season - November through February - when the practice times will be 6:30pm - 8pm). Costs will be the price of a pool pass (prices available at the Belen pool - very reasonable!), and a monthly fee to cover coaching costs (to be determined by number of participants).
Therapeutic Horsemanship Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship, 475 Camino Corrales del Norte, Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: 505-926-1426; Contact: Karen Molony; Email: contact@CloudDancersTHP.org; Website: CloudDancersTHP.org. Ages: 5 - 80 years. Year-round programs, 30 & 60 minute classes. Call for more information on classes/prices. Cloud Dancers is in the business of “Improving Lives with Every Ride.” We do that by providing equine-assisted activities, including riding, vaulting and ground work, to children and adults with physical, developmental, emotional and/or social needs. "The best part is watching our child’s face. Confidence, strength and emotional well-being improve with every Cloud Dancers’ moment.” Cloud Dancers is an Affiliate Center Member of PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) and all our instructors are PATH certified. Imagine a child with cerebral palsy, a young adult with multiple sclerosis or a senior suffering from the aftermath of a stroke. Imagine again, those individuals on the back of a horse with a smile on their face and a feeling of independence in their mind. In a safe and fun environment, through therapeutic-equine activities based on individual abilities and goals, Cloud Dancers improves the lives of these individuals. They may gain more mobility, strengthened muscles, increased balance and flexibility, all the while experiencing the loving and non-judgmental bond of human and horse. For folks with social or mental impairments such as Downs syndrome or autism, we see positive change in communication, hand eye coordination, balance and more. Some financial aid available.
Tutoring/Therapy ABC Wellness Clinic, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Contact: Mae Lynn Spahr; Website: abcwellness.com. A safe alternative to Ritalin: Audio/Visual Stimulation is a drug-free treatment that can help persons
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with ADD/ADHD, as well as those suffering from headaches, migraines, head injury, some neurological disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, insomnia and many other stress-related disorders. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Web site: huntingtonhelps.com. Grades: K-12; Days/Hours: Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test prep. 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. Karma Tutoring, 2404 San Mateo Place, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-256-9559; Contact: Sherri Hutchins; Email: Shutch1990@aol.com; Website: KarmaTutoring.org. Kindergarten through Adult; Enrollment: 1/1 and small groups; Cost: $30-$40 per hour but pay what you can afford; After School and Saturday. “Sing, Spell, Read and Write” is a nationally acclaimed, phonics based, total language arts program. Our program is affordable, fun, predictable and parent training is always included. Registration fee includes materials and testing. Fees can be paid monthly or weekly, and Home school assistance is also available. Every child deserves to know how to read. Financial aid available. LearningRx’s ThinkRx-Brain Trainng, 7900 San Pedro Dr., B-1, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-349-5048; Contact: Kristen Dickey; Email: dfiabq@gmail.com; Website: learningrx.com/albuquerque-northeast. Ages: 5-18; Enrollment: 10; Monday through Thursday, 2:30-7pm and Friday, 2-5:30pm. Instead of teaching academic subjects, LearningRx develops the underlying skills required to learn effectively and efficiently. Through one-on-one brain training we can counteract the frustrations a student might be having. Our program is customizable for each student. Math - Learn to Love It! Abq, NM. Phone: 505-281-0684; Contact: Jay Cutts; Email: orders@cuttsreviews.com; Website: mathnm.wordpress.com; Grades: 912; Enrollment: 5-20. The way math is taught in school doesn’t work for many students. Here you will learn to use your intuitions, visual and artistic skills, and your understanding of relationships to painlessly (and even joyfully!) solve simple and complex math. Intuitive math tools are extremely powerful. One of our adult math-phobic learners said: "I can actually understand what I'm doing! How come no one ever taught me math like this before?" Drawing on ACT math problems, you learn powerful intuitive tools to organize and solve math relationships. Taught by Jay Cutts, author of the Barron’s LSAT and MCAT prep books. Scholarships, payment plans available. Class schedules, locations, and fees are designed around your needs. Contact us for info or to get on our list for upcoming classes. PACES New Mexico, 3620 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 100, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505 962-2158; Contact: Dr. Michael Neessen; Website: pacesnewmexico.com. Ages: 6-22 year olds. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for school-age children and young adults for questions related to academic achievement, learning disabilities, giftedness, and more. Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Web site: mytutorme.com. Tutor-Me is a premier learning center that offers a hands-on approach when helping students. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We specialize in grades K–12. We offer classes in Math, English, Science, standardized testing, PSAT, ACT, SAT and more. We also have classes in Spanish, French and Arabic. We offer a free trial. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme.
Yoga Nose to Toes Yoga Studio, 1918 Washington St. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-414-0801; Contact: Liz Fitzgerald; Email: nosetotoesyoga@gmail.com; Facebook: Nose to Toes Yoga; all ages; small classes and private sessions. We are an inclusive yoga studio making yoga accessible for children of all ages and abilities. Studio owner has specialized training dealing with special needs children.
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Entrada Contenta Health Center and Urgent Care 5501 Herrera Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507 Provider Offices: (505) 913-3233 Laborator y: (505) 913-4160 Urgent Care: (505) 913-4180
Rodeo Family Medicine 4001 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 471-8994
DeVargas Health Center 510 N. Guadalupe St., Suite C Santa Fe, NM 87501 Provider Offices: (505) 913-4660
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