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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2015
Page
5
Rio Rancho Parks invites residents to free live music at Haynes Park Rotary Club Barbecue Pavilion. Tonight High Desert Big Band performs, with Rio Rancho Symphonic Band scheduled Sept 6. Gates open 6:30 pm to 8 pm. bring lawn chairs blankets and picnics. Weather may cancel events.
Registration open for an evening crafting session at Loma Colorado Main Library. On Wednesday September 2 from 6 to 7 30 pm adults and teens 13 and older with an adult can attend free of charge and materials are supplied. funded by The Friends of the Rio Rancho Library.
Observer staff writer Gary Herron will discuss his Arcadia book Rio Rancho at Loma Colorado Main Library on Thursday September 3 at 6 30 p m. The talk covers early city days through 2014 with stories and photos including incorporation schools Santa Ana Star Center and athletics. A video presentation accompanies the talk and copies are available for 22 dollars including tax with signing.
History professor Dr. Richard Melzer discusses the Great Depression through CCC history in a 3:30 p.m. talk at Loma Colorado Main Library where his book will be for sale and signing. Brew Fest launches in Bernalillo with 50 plus brewers, live acts, and vendors at Loretto Park today and tomorrow.
Pizza 9 hosts its seventh annual contest in Albuquerque in the front lot at 305 Gibson Blvd SE. Ten minute slices max and prizes of 1000, 500, and 250 for top three. Special first responders team event and kid activities start at noon. contest begins at 2 PM. Contestants register in person at Gibson location or call 1 877 366 9992 with card. For more info call 615 1409 or 265 965]
Lounge 54 at Santa Ana Star Casino offers a $10 UFC 191 viewing party with 11 fights and doors at 5 pm. Demetrious Johnson faces John Dodson for the flyweight title while Shane Wallin headlines at 9 pm, admission free for Wallin show. 21 plus only.
Gil, the resident DJ at Treasure Island's Kahunaville Party Bar, brings open format sets to The Stage at 9 p.m. every Saturday as part of Vegas Nights. The Las Vegas entertainer, now based in the city, rose from a Kansas college game mic stint to hosting crowds with charisma. Doors open at 9, cover $5 women $10 men. Facebook check-ins grant free admission and VIP access 9–10 p.m.
Santa Ana Star Casino hosts Escape Fridays at The Stage every Friday night with DJ Devin and Chris de Jesus spinning house pop hip-hop and EDM. $4 drink specials and VIP options start at $100 for four, with private seating and expedited entry. men’s cover $10, women admitted free with Facebook check-in. Doors open at 9 PM.
Disney Live starring Mickey and friends arrives Sunday September 6 at Santa Ana Star Center with showings at 1 and 4 pm. The stage production features Snow White Cinderella and Belle in a magical quest with 25 Disney characters and sensational costumes. Tickets start at 20 dollars and can be bought online at santaanastarcenter com or via box office or 888-694-4849. The Friends of the Rio Rancho Library host a monthly book sale on Friday and Saturday September 1 and 2 from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Rio Rancho Parks Department hosts a dog only swim at Haynes Pool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Sept 12, with admission $5 for one dog and tiered pricing for extra dogs. An adjacent adoption and donation drive by Pet Food Gone Wild runs with music and raffles.
Placitas Library hosts Dr. Alan Firestone on Sept 12 at 2 PM to discuss healthcare evolution in Bernalillo and surrounding counties. Slim Randles signs his children's book OP Jimmy Dollar at Booty's Best for Pets from noon to 2 PM at 8201 Golf Course Road NW in Albuquerque.
The Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque offers a free guided tour of its Wildlife Habitat Garden at 10120 Lomas NE on Monday September 14 at 10 a.m. Beth Herschman, a master gardener and retired landscape designer, will lead walkers noting plants that bloom late or provide seeds for garden inhabitants.
Artist and traveler Sharon Wilson presents an evening on Italian art titled a confrontation on Tuesday Sept 15 at 6 30 pm at Esther Bone Memorial Library. The talk explores how historical works are shown with modern pieces to reveal links across generations. Reservations are not required call 891 5012 ext 3128 for details.
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