June Events

2 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Cookies and juice follow. Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4707.

2 Tuesday, 8-9 p.m. Echoes of the Night Featuring a selection of Native American stories. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; SFCC students, employees and planetarium members free. Santa Fe Community College Planetarium, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

3 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing. f

3 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Alternating each Wednesday between painting and drawing mediums. Explore art-making using pastels, acrylics and inks. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

4 Thursday, 1-1:30 p.m. Firefighter Story Hour A firefighter will share a favorite book as well as fire safety tips. A fire truck will be onsite when possible. Please note, the firefighter will be on duty and may need to leave to take care of an emergency. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

4 Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Nature Plaques Dried flowers provide the decorative element to these works of art. Learn about flowers while making your creation. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

4 Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Little Earth School Fundraiser Performance by Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra. $20-$65. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

5 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time A special time for children under 5 to enjoy exhibits and hands-on activities. Today: Annie Rose, the Flower Fairy. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

5 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Weekly at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 3513 Zafarano Road, 474-9450.

5 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Watercolor and Haiku Learn to write a haiku poem and paint a watercolor picture to illustrate it. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

6 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Child Development Specialist Child development specialists are onsite to help answer questions and develop effective parenting strategies. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

6 Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. River Festival and Fishing Derby River activities, live animals, games, crafts, river walks, music, watershed-related booths. Fishing Derby in the Santa Fe River for children under age 11. East & West De Vargas Park, 820-1696.

6 Saturday to 7 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Festival and Children’s Fair Learn about life on a Spanish colonial ranch. Sheep shearing, blacksmithing, candle making, costumed villagers, music, dancing, arts and crafts. Hands-on activities for kids. Outdoor Mass and procession for San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers. Call for prices. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.

6 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Fishing Clinic Learn about fly-fishing and fly-tying, fishing etiquette and catch-and-release practices. Equipment and supplies available for use free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet at tent on lawn near train station. Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Drive in Albuquerque, 505-248-8514.

6 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Clay Activities Work with air-drying clay to make a masterpiece to take home. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

6 Saturday, call for time Arts and Civic Engagement: An Evening of New Works and Dialogue Join Littleglobe artists and community participants from arts and community capacity projects including Cuba High School and Common Ground. Includes film, music and spoken word. Call for time and prices. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

6 Saturday to 7 Sunday, 6:30 p.m.-9 a.m. Roar and Snore Girl Scout night at the Rio Grande Zoo. Pitch a tent in the grassy area and enjoy the night sounds of the animals. Learn about conservation efforts and earn the Roar and Snore patch. Girl Scout sing-along and skits, Sunday morning friendship circle. Registration required. Rio Grande Zoo, 903 Tenth Street SW, Albuquerque, 505-343-1040.

7 Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Children’s Museum 20th Birthday Party Activities for the whole family: hayrides, T-shirt gyro painting, make-your-own cupcakes, live music, special art activities and more. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

9 Tuesday, 10:30-a.m.-12:30 p.m. Family Garden Stewardship Day Help clean up and beautify the Earthworks garden. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

9 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

9 Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Pink Elephant Theatre: storytelling, puppets, music and song. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

10 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See June 9 listing.

10 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Learn about planting, watering, digging and growing, while taking care of the plants in Earthworks. Must show up promptly at 10:30 for crew assignment. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

10 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing. f

10 Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See June 9 listing.

10 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

10 Wednesday, 8-9 p.m. Backyard Astronomy Enjoy a live presentation in the planetarium followed by an outdoor viewing of the night sky, if weather permits. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; SFCC students, employees and planetarium members free. Santa Fe Community College Planetarium, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

10 Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Night Skies Program Space Time with Daniel Holtz; telescope viewing after presentation. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.

11 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Participate in an Earthworks art project designed to integrate outdoor activity and creative expression. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

11 Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Poetry Journals Create a simple book to preserve your thoughts and poetry. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

11 Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Ancient Skies: Chaco Canyon The study of ancient peoples’ observation of the skies and its role in their culture. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; SFCC students, employees and planetarium members free. Santa Fe Community College Planetarium, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

12 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

12 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Painting on a Cloud Explore the blending of colors by painting with colors on giant coffee filters. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

12 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

12 Friday, 2-3:30  p.m. Discovery Activities Meet in Earthworks for crafts, experiments, scavenger hunts and other activities while we explore our natural world. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

12 Friday, 4:30-7 p.m. Open House Tumbledown Gymnastics Studios is expanding in June; come see what’s new! Tumbledown Gymnastics Studios, 3214 Calle Marie, Suite A, 473-0926.

12 Friday, 7 p.m. Family Movie Night “The Tale of Despereaux,” rated G. Free popcorn, chocolate and juice. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, 466-7323.

12 Friday, 8 p.m. Santa Fe Dance Festival Moving People Dance. Call for prices. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

13 Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Let’s Take a Trip! Families look at paintings and drawings in the exhibition “Georgia O’Keeffe: Beyond Our Shores,” then reflect on and imagine their own travels to faraway places and create their own works of art. For ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult. Free: reservations suggested. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, 946.1007.

13 Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Family Field Day Athletic contests for all ages to raise funds for Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity. No admission fee, but small fee for competing in events: 5K run, softball game, sand volleyball game, basketball, free throws, egg toss race, three-legged race, sack race, balloon race, tennis serve, golf putt and croquet. Prizes and awards for winners; food booths. Eldorado Community Center, 1 Hacienda Loop, 986-5880.

13 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Folk Art Unleashed Make and Take lets loose once a month for an adult and child creation experience. Make sculpture, toys, creatures and other folk art objects using a wide selection of recycled objects. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

13 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden What is the garden providing this week? Help turn the harvest into a delicious snack. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

13 Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Chuckwagon Dinner Catered by Lamy Station Café. Western dance lessons, cowboy poets. $15 Adults, $10 Kids. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.

14 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Join the staff of Earthworks for art project outdoors or in the greenhouse. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

14 Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Raptors Meet owls and other raptors and talk with their caregivers. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

16 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Free drop in hands-on workshops for all ages. Pottery. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo,
476-1250.

16 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Family Garden Stewardship Day Help us clean up and beautify the Earthworks garden. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

16 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

16 Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Juggling, magic and balloons. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

17 Wednesday, 10 a.m. Many Mothers’ Circle Support and connection for moms during pregnancy and the first year of baby’s life. Call for presentation topic. Sun Room at Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building #3, 983-5984.

17 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See June 16 listing.

17 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

17 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing. f

17 Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See June 16 listing.

17 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

17 Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Night Skies Program Space Travel; telescope viewing after presentation. Vista Grande Public Library. See June 10 listing.

18 Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Pottery. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 16 listing.

18 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

18 Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Weaving Learn new and different weaving patterns using traditional and unusual materials. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

18 Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Ancient Skies: Egypt This ancient civilization is not only about pyramids, ancient art, tombs and temples, mythology and religion; it is also a unique astronomical civilization. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; SFCC students, employees and planetarium members free. Santa Fe Community College Planetarium, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

19 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

19 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

19 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

19 Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. Crowden Music Center Concert of Contemporary American Composers A concert of works by American Modernist composers, performed by student musicians on their annual Spring Tour. Enjoy music in the galleries while looking at art. Free. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, 946.1007.

20 Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to 21 Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fourth Annual Gem and Mineral Show Learn about traditions and authenticity of mining and jewelry. Guest speakers, exhibitors and sellers of traditional Southwest jewelry-making gems and minerals will gather for this free, three-day family event. Palace of the Governors Courtyard, 105 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5100.

20 Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Family Reunion: Families of Las Golondrinas Learn and share the history of families who lived in the area of the museum. Speakers, history, food. Advance registration required; call for prices. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 474-3817.

20 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Clay Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.

20 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

21 Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Father’s Day Fishing Derby Includes games and activities for all ages, a BBQ dinner on the riverside patio and demonstrations on how to cook your fish. Call for prices. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, located on Highway 518, 20 miles southeast of Taos, 800-587-2240.

21 Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Father’s Day
Lamy Train Treat Dad to a leisurely train ride and BBQ on his special afternoon. Free gift for all Dads. Call for prices. Santa Fe Southern Railway, 410 Guadalupe Street, 989-8600.

21 Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Walking Together Community Labyrinth Walk Celebrate the Summer Solstice and enjoy live music. Labyrinth is outdoors; please dress appropriately. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 983-9747.

21 Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Father’s Day Fiesta at the Zoo Music, including La Identidad de Durango, exhibits by local businesses and prize giveaways. Rio Grande Zoo, 903 Tenth Street SW in Albuquerque, 505-764-6214.

21 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

21 Sunday, 3-7 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day and Summer Solstice Barbeque from 3-5, hosted by the New Mexico Young Father’s Project. DJ, snack making and art activities for the whole family. Stay through the evening to enjoy music outdoors with local favorite, Round Mountain. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

23 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Bookmaking. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 16 listing.

23 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Family Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

23 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

24 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Colcha Embroidery. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. 750 Camino Lejo, 982-2226.

24 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

24 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing. f

24 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

24 Wednesday to 27 Saturday, 6:30 p.m. 60th Annual Rodeo de Santa Fe Professional competitions, carnival midway, concessions, vendors. Call for prices. Rodeo Grounds, 2801 Rodeo Road, 471-4300.

24 Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Night Skies Program Space Atlas with Peter Lipscomb; telescope viewing after presentation. Vista Grande Public Library. See June 10 listing.

25 Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Bookmaking. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 16 listing.

25 Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Summer Reading Program Kick-off Program runs for 8 weeks; enrollment is required. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.

25 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

25 Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cooking in the Museum Experience step-by-step fun while making treats with fresh produce of the season. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

26 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

26 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Play Dough Make your own play dough, then squish and mold it to your heart’s content. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

26 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

26 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Weaving Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 18 listing.

26 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Poetry Journals Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

26 Friday, 2-3 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library “Dragons Are Too Seldom,” a puppet show. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive,
955-2828.

26 Friday, 2-3:30  p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

27 Saturday to 28 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fur, Fangs and Feathers: Animal Fair
Visit with critters from New Mexico and beyond: snakes, burros and everything in between. Call for prices. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.

27 Saturday, 10 a.m. Going to the Dogs Read to a puppy. Dog adoption to follow story hour. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.

27 Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See June 26 listing.

27 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

27 Saturday, 3-4 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863.See June 26 listing.

28 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

29 Monday, 9 p.m. “La Traviata” - Youth Night at the Opera Attend a dress rehearsal. Free bus service available from Albuquerque and Taos. From Albuquerque, call 994-9098 or e-mail dgc3240@msn.com between May 1 and July 7; from Taos, call 575-751-3267 or e-mail dfrost26@gmail.com until June 15. Call 986-5900 for ticketing details. Santa Fe Opera, off US 84/285, at Exit 168, 986-5900.

30 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Jewelry. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. See June 16 listing.

30 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Family Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

30 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

30 Tuesday, 9 p.m. “Elixir of Love”- Youth Night at the Opera Santa Fe Opera. See June 29 listing.