September weekend events at Rio Rancho Placitas librarys and venues
Registration opens for an evening book wreath making class at Loma Colorado Main Library from 6 to 730 pm funded by The Friends of the Rio Rancho Library. Shane Wallin performs at Santa Ana Star Casino Lounge 54 at 9 pm Saturday following UFC 191. DJ Andy Gil headlines The Stage at 9 pm with Vegas Nights including free admission via Facebook check in. The Alley Center presents Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, with tickets starting at 20 dollars. Rippling through Placitas are Jardineros de Placitas exhibits and a Pooch Plunge at Haynes Park September 12, plus a health care talk by Dr Alan Firestone at Placitas Library. Slim Randles signs at Boofy’s Best for Pets September 12.
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Observer writer Gary Herron discusses Rio Rancho book
At 6 30 p m at Loma Colorado Main Library longtime Observer staff writer Gary Herron will talk about his new book Rio Rancho Arcadia He has covered the City of Vision with stories and photos from the early days through 2014 including chapters on incorporation the public schools Santa Ana Star Center high school athletics and the city Treasury He will present a video and discuss how the compilation came together Copies of Rio Rancho are 22 including tax and may be signed by Herron.
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UNM Valencia professor revisits Civilian Conservation Corps history talk
UNM Valencia history professor Dr Richard Melzer presents a 3 30 pm talk on the CCC influence in New Mexico noting 50 000 youths educated and trained. Melzer will have a book for purchase and signing. The Mountain West Brew Fest runs today and tomorrow at Loretto Park Bernalillo with 50 plus breweries live entertainment and food vendors. Pizza 9 hosts its seventh annual New Mexico Pizza Eating Contest at 5305 Gibson Blvd SE Albuquerque with 1000 prize for first, 500 for second, 250 for third, plus special first responders teams and kid giveaways. Contestants register at Pizza 9 Gibson location or by calling 1 877 366 9992. Lounge 54 at Santa Ana Star Casino screens UFC 191 with Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson for flyweight title. 11 fights total. Admission 10, doors 5, 21 plus.
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Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales at Santa Ana Star Center
Step into a magical world at Santa Ana Star Center with Disney Live. At 1 and 4 p.m. audiences follow Mickey Minnie Donald and Goofy as three timeless fairy tales unfold featuring Snow White Cinderella and a third tale brought to life with vibrant stage magic and beloved characters.
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Last call for Sunday tunes at Haynes Park
The City of Rio Rancho Parks Recreation and Community Services Department presents free live music at Haynes Park from 6 30 to 8 00 p m. All ages can enjoy performances by the Rio Rancho Symphonic Band at the Rotary Club Barbecue Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs blankets and a picnic. Event may be canceled for weather.
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Escape Fridays at Santa Ana Star Casino’s The Stage
Santa Ana Star Casino debuts Escape Fridays with DJ Devin and Chris de Jesus spinning house pop hip hop and EDM. $4 drink specials VIP sections from $100 include private couches and expedited entry. Cover is $10 for men with women free via Facebook check in. Doors open at 9.
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Friends on the Library hosts monthly book sale
The Friends on the Library of Rio Rancho stage a two day book sale Friday and Saturday September 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books across all genres including mystery biography fiction and textbooks cost 50 cents each. The sale is at Loma location.
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El Loco Caliente Chile Fest at Idaho Road Marketplace
New Mexico’s green chile celebration heats up at Idaho Road Marketplace on September 12 13 with El Loco Caliente Chile Fest featuring the Flaming Tongue chili pepper eating contest and demonstrations by local vendors.
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Favorite Xeric Plants for Autumn Tour in Albuquerque
The Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque will lead a free guided tour of its certified Wildlife Habitat Garden at 10120 Lomas NE on Monday September 14 at 10 a.m. Beth Herschman, a master gardener and former landscape designer, will discuss fall bloomers and plants that feed garden inhabitants.
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Italian art talk by traveling artist Sharon Wilson
Sharon Wilson, an artist and frequent traveler to Italy, will discuss Italian art on Tuesday September 15 at 6 30 p m. The talk will be held at Esther Bone Memorial Library.
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