Balloon Summer Camp at the Balloon Museum is coming up! Pre-register now because it will fill up AND there is a 10% late fee after May 15th. Here's the details:
Balloon Summer Camp. Learn about ballooning history, piloting, crewing, navigation, weather, and more through hands-on experiences at the Balloon Museum! There will be four separate 5-day sessions targeting specific age groups. For more information about these sessions and other details, contact the office at 880-0500. Enrollment is $150 but scholarships ARE available. The camp session are held between June 4th and June 29th.
June 3rd SUNDAY HIKE: NATURE JOURNALING Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Pino Trailhead 9:00 AM
Expand your observation of the environment around you, start a nature journal. Ray Kreise will guide you on the art of recording your experience. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 9th SUNSET SERIES: TALKING TALONS Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Double Shelter 7:00 PM
Learn about local birds of prey and bats and see one up close. Talking Talons is a not-for-profit youth development organization that rehabilitates injured birds of prey. Youth learn about these animals and then teach others about the animal’s story and science. Visit http://www.talkingtalons.com for more information. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 10th SUNDAY HIKE: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) Elena Gallegos Pino Trailhead 9:00 AM
Open Space’s very own GPS/GIS guy, Erik Zsemlye, will teach you how to find your unique place in the world using a device that communicates with satellites. Please bring your own GPS unit if you have one. A limited number of GPS units will be available for the training. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 16th SUNSET SERIES: WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK Elena Gallegos Double Shelter 7:00 PM
Wildlife West Nature Park is a wildlife preserve and “enhanced zoo” located in Edgewood, NM. Learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. Visit their website at http://www.wildlifewest.org for more information. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 17th SUNDAY HIKE: BIKE MAINTENANCE 101 Elena Gallegos Pino Trailheal 9:00 AM
Biking is exhilerating and freeing, but it isn’t any fun if you have to wait for it to be repaired by the bike shop. Learn how to maintain your bi-wheel vehicle yourself and be back on the trail in no time! The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 23rd SUNSET SERIES: FLINTKNAPPING Elena Gallegos Double Shelter 7:00 PM
Master flintknapper, Luther Rivera, demonstrates the ancient art of turning stone into tool. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 24th SUNDAY HIKE: ORIENTEERING WITH MAP & COMPASS Elena Gallegos Pino Trailhead 9:00 AM Okay, so you know how to use a GPS unit. What if the batteries go dead? Paul Daily will teach you how to orienteer with the no-fail map & compass. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
June 30th SUNSET SERIES: GHOST HUNTING 101 Elena Gallegos Double Shelter 7:00 PM New Mexico has a rich history and many ghosts. Learn how to find them. Southwest Ghost Hunters Assocation is comprised of skeptics and believers who research areas experiencing inexplicable phenomena. The program is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
A delightful 90 minute program which will include Irish step dancing, Ceili dancing, story telling, vocal performances and fiddle playing. Free, but must have a ticket for entry. Tickets are available at Rio Rancho Library only. The Irish Step Dancers of New Mexico. Rio Rancho Public Library auditorium. 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-891-5013, ext. 3039 email Rob Nankin at rnankin@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
UA Four Hills Theatre 13120-A Central Avenue Southeast, NM 87123
Fourhills Free Family Film Festival (Tues. & Weds. 10:00am only. Movies subject to change)
Week 1 Jimmy Neutron (G) June 5, 6 RV (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 2 Curious George (G) June 12, 13 Unaccompanied Minors (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 3 Doogal (G) June 19, 20 Ant Bully (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 4 Charlotte’s Web (G) June 26, 27 Barnyard (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 5 Everyone’s Hero (G) July 3, 5 Arthur & the Invisibles (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 6 Clifford’s Big Movie(G) July 10, 11 Flushed Away (PG) ------------------------------------------------------------- Week 7 Wallace & Gromit (G) July 17, 18 Happy Feet (PG) -------------------------------------------------------------- Week 8 March of the Penguins (G) July 24, 25 Open Season (PG) -------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Rugrats : The Movie(G) Jul 31, Aug 1 Over The Hedge (PG)
Corrales Community Dance Education Program June 4th thru August 3rd Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop $45.00 a class per session Ages 3 to Adult, Beginning to Advanced Call 896-2581
Saturday, June 16 2007 10 AM - 11 PM @ Expo New Mexico (State Fairgrounds) (between Lomas and Central, San Pedro and Louisiana)
Albuquerque Folk Festival
A participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment!
Friday, June 22, 7pm – $10 at the door Country Barn Dance with Syd Masters and the Swing Riders
Saturday, June 23, starting at 11am. Concerts, workshops, contests, jam sessions. Two stages featuring: * The Alan Munde Gazette * Long Road Home * Foxfire * Bill Hearne Trio * Jubal’s Kids * The Placitas Mountain Band * Bruce and Friends * Bluegrass Odyssey * Swing Grass
At 4pm: a Banjo contest, Mandolin Contest with an instrument awarded the winner.
Sunday, June 24, Gospel at 11am. * Lost Hiway * Wing and a Prayer * Foxfire
Learn to play the bodhrán using your hand as the tipper! Learn to play by ear! Learn to use a “triple tipper!” Join us for this unconventional, non-traditional and bound-to-be-fun bodhrán workshop. Bring your own bodhrán if you have one or use one ours if you don’t! Workshop fee includes a custom made Triple Tipper!
Introduction to Tin Whistle – Andy Moss, Instructor
You have always wanted to try it! This workshop will be a great way to get you started playing the Irish Tin Whistle. The beginner will learn the basics of this versatile and easy-to-play instrument. It is not necessary to read music for this workshop! Bring your own whistle (key of D) or get one at Apple Mountain for only $9.95.
On the second Saturday of each month, Lowe's hosts a building workshop for children, free of charge. I believe it starts at 10 a.m. and lasts one-hour.
On the first Saturday of each month, Home Depot offers the same sort of workshop between 9 a.m. and noon. (It only lasts that long if there's enough interest.)
These are free programs and great for both genders. Free aprons and eye protection are usually included and available for take-home. Certificates are personalized and offered at the end for successful completion of the project. Lowe's gives a patch and a sticker. Home Depot gives a pin for clothing. These are fun to collect and/or scrapbook. Take your camera . . . it's a hoot!
First Fridays Fractals: In the LodeStar Planetarium
On the First Friday of each month come to the planetarium to behold the spectacular beauty and mystery of Fractals. Come and enjoy these fantastic creations and learn about the beauty of fractal patterns, fractal mathematics, Chaos Theory, and fractals in nature in this LIVE presentation in our 55 foot digital dome theatre. This presentation is entertaining for young and old alike and is guaranteed to educate and entertain all who watch!
This presentation has been produced by the Fractal Foundation and is being presented in coordination with your local, friendly, world class planetarium: LodeStar!