August 2008 events - Print Topic

August activities at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center: http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc/calendar.html

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First Saturday Series-Orienteering- August 2, 9-3:00

Spend the day in the mountains hiking our trails, visiting two hands-on exhibit rooms and observing birds and animals from our wildlife observation deck. August will offer an hour-long ORIENTEERING education session from 10:00-11:00am.

SATURDAYS!

Kids ages 5-12 come and go every 30 minutes at 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30.
$2.00 Materials included.

Click here to learn about the projects:      http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events

READ TO THE DOGS http://www.cabq.gov/library/dogs.html

Cherry Hills Library, 857-8321
Dogs are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month @ 1 PM
East Mountain Library, 281-8508
Dogs are available on the 2nd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM
Lomas Tramway Library, 291-6295
Dogs are available on the 3rd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM
Los Griegos Library, 761-4020
Dogs are available on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 3-5 PM
Main Library , 768-5136
Dogs are available on the 2nd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM

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!   Take advantage of it!    :D

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.

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!

http://www.lodestar.unm.edu/shows.html#fractal

The Albuquerque Museum

Every Sunday, 9am-1pm
Free Admission
http://www.cabq.gov/museum/

Every Saturday, 1–2:30pm
Family Art Workshops
Creative fun. All ages are welcome. Free with Museum admission.

August 16, 2008

4th Annual Salsa Fiesta @ Old Town Albuquerque

http://www.cabq.gov/crs/

Salsa music and dance, a competition for Albuquerque's "best salsa," live entertainment throughout Old Town and fun activities for the kids.

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Live salsa music throughout the day and evening, a chile roast at the San Felipe de Neri courtyard that will also feature delicious homemade Mexican specialties for sale, lots of fun activities for children and the opportunity to stroll and shop throughout the entire Old Town area will attract thousands of area residents, as well as visitors to our community.

THANKS JUL! :D She totally gets credit for finding this! woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=NM

ooooooooooooooooo, Jul, you're the best! Thanks SO MUCH for reminding us of these! :D cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival.
First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity.
The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.

Four Hills 10
13120A Central Se
Albuquerque ,NM 87123
505-275-3863

06/10/2008-06/11/2008       Doogal (G)                                        Are We There Yet? (PG)
06/17/2008-06/18/2008       Rugrats The Movie (G)                        Nancy Drew (PG)
06/24/2008-06/25/2008       Rugrats In Paris: The Movie (G)           Shrek The Third (PG)
07/01/2008-07/02/2008       Charlotte's Web (G)                            Flushed Away (PG)
07/08/2008-07/09/2008       Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)            The Second Junglebook (PG)
07/15/2008-07/16/2008       Wallace And Gromit (G)                       Hook (PG)
07/22/2008-07/23/2008       Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)                         Stuart Little (PG)
07/29/2008-07/30/2008       Everyone's Hero (G)                            Bratz (PG)
08/05/2008-08/06/2008       Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G)            Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

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Cottonwood Stadium 16
10000 NW Coors Blvd.
Albuquerque ,NM 87114
505-897-5919

06/10/2008-06/11/2008        Rugrats The Movie (G)                            Nancy Drew (PG)
06/17/2008-06/18/2008        Rugrats In Paris: The Movie (G)               Shrek The Third (PG)
06/24/2008-06/25/2008        Charlotte's Web (G)                                Flushed Away (PG)
07/01/2008-07/02/2008        Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)                The Second Junglebook (PG)
07/08/2008-07/09/2008        Wallace And Gromit (G)                           Hook (PG)
07/15/2008-07/16/2008         Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)                            Stuart Little (PG)
07/22/2008-07/23/2008         Everyone's Hero (G)                               Bratz (PG)
07/29/2008-07/30/2008         Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G)               Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
08/05/2008-08/06/2008         Doogal (G)                                            Are We There Yet? (PG)

August 1,2 & 3
10am - 4pm
@ El Rancho de las Golondrinas

Summer Festival, Frontier Days and Horses of the West
http://www.golondrinas.org/augevents.htm

Meet the colorful characters who put the wild in wild west!
Mountain men and women will demonstrate their skills and spin tales of the past at encampments throughout the ranch.
Flint knapping, panning for gold, hide tanning and bow making are just some of the activities your family will be able to observe and participate in.
Peruvian Paso horse shows Saturday and Sunday.
Limited activities on Friday.

Festival & Theme Weekend Admission Fees:
Adults: $7.00Children (ages 5-12): $3.00
Seniors (62+), teens (ages 13-18), military personnel: $5.00

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Saturday SUNSET SERIES at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area
The Saturday Sunset Series will feature talks, demonstrations and shows by some of Albuquerque's best speakers, teachers and performers at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Amphitheater on Saturdays at 7:00pm.

August 2         Lights, Color, Kaleidoscopes – Educational talk by TK O’Geary of La Casita De Kaleidoscopes

August 9         Folk Music, Storytelling and Dance – An evening of ancient tales and original music on guitar, fiddle and flute
                                                                      - Johanna and Scott Hongell-Darsee

August 16       Wolves – Wanagi Wolf Fund – Animal demonstration and talk by Stephanie Kaylan

August 23       Chris Nolan – One Man Band – Musical Performance

August 30       Ice Age Vertebrates of the Albuquerque Area – Educational talk by Gary Morgan of the NM Natural History Museum

WE LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Freaky Friday Family Night

Each week has a different theme, including game night, bring your instruments and voices night, and much more!

Every Friday at The Source (1111 Carlisle SE) from 7-9 pm.
$3 donation.

All-ages.

For more info, call 975-7588.

“We Art the People” Folk Festival”

Saturday, August 9th

Running from 11am -4pm the day begins with a giant puppet samba parade followed by ongoing musical and dance entertainment. Around 100 folk art vendors will be featured selling their wares in booths throughout Robinson Park, conveniently located across the street from OFFCenter. Art making activities, free to everyone, will be offered in several Art Tents. Food and drinks will be available for purchase along with baked goods and a “White Elephant” sale sponsored by our Board of Directors. This event is the highlight of our art making year so please come out and join the festivities and help build our community by making art together. Volunteers are needed so if you want to help out please give us a call at 247-1172.

Saturday, August 16
4-5 PM
@ Cherry Hills Library

Caddo County Folk Music
& Summer Picnic

http://www.cabq.gov/library/cherryhills.htm

Presenting and Playing Old Time Appalachian folk instruments
Join Bruce Irwin and Stephanie Sjaardema for an afternoon of beautiful music.
Bring your picnic dinner and eat under our canopy after the music.
The library will provide beverages!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, August 5
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to A National Night Out Social Event At the Triangle Park at Central & Girard in front of the APD Mini Substation.
FREE ice cream and entertainment! And don’t miss the chance to get the vehicle identification number etched onto the glass of your car for free. It's an important theft protection measure.

Hope to see you there!

http://www.safecityabq.org

August 14-16

Customer Appreciation SCHOLASTIC WAREHOUSE SALE!!!!!!!

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=NM

TAX-FREE weekend!!!!

http://www.state.nm.us/tax

August 1st - 3rd

Thanks to Kristi of Albuquerque Hip Mamas Meet-up, for giving us this wonderful tip! :D

Saturday & Sunday
Aug 2nd - 3rd
10am-4pm
FREE!
@ Balloon Fiesta Park

ANIMAL PLANET EXPO is in ABQ!

http://animal.discovery.com/features/expo/expo.html

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Animal planet will be at the Balloon Fiesta park August 2nd and 3rd from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is Free!

If your kids are crazy for critters, you won't want to miss Animal Planet’s nationwide summer tour - Animal Planet Expo- coming to Albuquerque courtesy of Comcast.

Animal lovers of all ages can come nose-to-nose with exotic species, watch high-flying Frisbee dog shows, even adopt a new pet.
Wild face painting, the new 38 foot King Croc gator slide and a creepy Bug House are sure to educate and entertain.
Don't miss a new addition to this year's tour, the Planet Green Experience, where event attendees can hop on an eco-bike or take an eco-photo.
Dogs and cats on leashes welcome.

Thanks to Kristi of the Albuquerque Hip Mamas Meet-up Group for this wonderful tip! :D

August 17th
noon-4:30pm

SUNDAY FUNDAY

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In Rio Rancho, on the 17th, is "Sunday Funday" at Loma Colorado Park.
From 12:00 noon - 4:30pm.
It's a great event for the whole family including fun jumps, face painting and fun activities for the kids.

Pentathlon Activities: Silly Relays, Water Balloon Toss, Tug o War, Swimming (Indoor Aquatic Center), Rock Climbing.

$2.00 Parking at Rio Rancho High School and Library.
$.50 Hamburgers and Hotdogs.

Hi there . . . passing this along . . . not sure if it's totally holistic or not . . . but might be worth exploring! :D

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Saturday, August 16th
11am - 3pm
@ Pharmaca @ Paseo Del Norte across from Trader Joe's
8910 Holley Ave NE
796-0387

NATURAL KID's DAY

Complimentary Goodie Bags, Raffle Prizes, Professional Consultations/Health Screenings

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
10am - 3pm
@ KNME Studios, 1130 University Blvd NE

50th Anniversary FAMILY DAY Celebration!
with WALK-AROUND ELMO from Sesame Street!!!!!!!!

IMPORTANT: You must go to KNME to get the FREE tickets for this . . .

http://knme.org/pdf/TV5_KNME_FamilyDay.pdf

Cedar Crest Farmers' and Arts Market

Wednesdays thru October, from 3-6 pm at Cedar Crest Center (12127 N. Hwy 14).

moderator help requested . . . pretty please add "(archived)" to the thread title to reflect that it is now outdated?
I would but it has gone over the allowed time for a non-admin author to edit it :D Thanks so much! :D

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