Tabitha, please feel free to edit.
This is kind of nice because they have some soapbox derby cars available to race for free. We let our boys race last month and is wasn't free=) This event is held in Rio Rancho and it may be the last time to use the track since Vista Verde Memorial Park is extending the grounds for their use. Some quick tips. Bring some type of shade and lots of water. You do need at least one person with manpower to help with the kids cars when unloading. And you can get going up to 35 miles per hour. They provide helmets and goggles for you too. Also, they do help you get your car ready and it was informative for the boys to learn to put a soapbox derby car together. Test runs are on Fri. Thanks, Teresa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap_Box_Derby Under trivia there is a bit about the Rio Rancho track
http://207.242.75.40/derbtech/derbytech_track_guide.htm#Albuquerque Pic
-----Original Message-----
From: Soap Box [mailto:rioranchosoapboxderby@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 8:58 AM
To: Subject: Soap Box Derby Schedule Continued
PLEASE NOTE: We are extremely short on racers for the Local Race on June 7th. If you woulk like to race or if you know of someone who would like to race please call 867-6833 we do have cars available for use FREE. We would need to get the car set up this week and do practice runs on Friday afternoon or first thing Saturday morning. Brenda
June 6, 2008 Car Inspection/Weigh Ins 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
June 6, 2008 Track Set Up/Clean Up 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
June 7, 2008 Local Race Check In 7:30 a.m.
Track Set Up
June 7, 2008 LOCAL RACE 8:30 a.m. (estimate)
June 7, 2008 Awards/Clean Immediately Following Race
The minimum age is 8 for the stock division and 10 for the super stock and masters divisions.
The maximum age is 13 for the stock division and 17 for the super stock and masters division.
Location:
Vista Verde Memorial Park
4310 Sara Rd. - Rio Rancho
(Sara and Meadow Lark)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
East Mountains: First Saturday at the SMNHC
This is your monthly reminder for the First Saturday Event at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center.
The Center will open its doors to the public June 7th from 9:00-3:00 and will offer visitors 5 ½ miles of trails, picnicking, geocashhing, 2 hands on exhibit rooms, and a wildlife observation deck. A GPS and Geocaching training session will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
For directions or more information contact us at 281-5259 or www.nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc
Chris Modelski
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
(505) 281-5259
chris.modelski@state.nm.us
The Center will open its doors to the public June 7th from 9:00-3:00 and will offer visitors 5 ½ miles of trails, picnicking, geocashhing, 2 hands on exhibit rooms, and a wildlife observation deck. A GPS and Geocaching training session will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
For directions or more information contact us at 281-5259 or www.nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc
Chris Modelski
Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
(505) 281-5259
chris.modelski@state.nm.us
Albuquerque: Open Space Visitor Center: UPCOMING EVENTS
All events take place at the Open Space Visitor Center located at 6500 Coors Blvd. NW between Montano Rd. and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Road. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Call 505.897.8831 for more information.
ONGOING
Traditional Demonstration Garden
Help cultivate a demonstration garden that represents several early farming methods and the foods that were collected and cultivated in New Mexico. This is intended to be an educational garden where groups can actively take part in its development and observe its successes and failures. Farming methods that will be represented are terraced arroyo, waffle garden, cobble mulch garden, and orchards. Projects will involve preparing garden areas, planting, mulching, weeding, watering, harvesting, preparing seeds for storage and more. Volunteers should be at least 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Participants will need work gloves, sun protection, sturdy shoes and water. Groups up to 10 people welcomed. Call 897-8831 to find out how to get involved.
JUNE
8th Map & Compass for Families
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn how to navigate your way over the landscape the old fashioned way--with a map & compass. Paul Daily will start with a classroom orientation then take you outside to practice Bring your own compass or borrow one from Open Space. This class is free and part of the Open Space Division Summer Series.
14th Two Decades of Protection, 700 Years of History: Celebrating Piedras Marcadas Ancestral Pueblo Village
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In 1988, the City of Albuquerque purchased one of the largest known ancestral pueblo villages in the Albuquerque area, protecting it from proposed development. To celebrate the anniversary of this important acquisition archaeologist, Dr. Matt Schmader, will interpret and take you on a tour of this once thriving and important community. Bring water and dress appropriately for a short hike. Space is limited, please call 897-8831 to register.
15th Bird Hike in the Bosque
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The bosque is home to many species of birds. Naturalist, author, and educator, Verne Huser, will lead you through the bosque to find a variety of these beautiful and interesting creatures. Bring binoculars. This is a free program and part of the Open Space Division Summer Series.
21st Sharing Southwest Stories for Children
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sharing Southwest Stories for Children explores the world of children’s literature with New Mexico and Southwestern authors. Kathy Warren brings characters of the Southwest to life with her dynamic readings and inspires children to create their own stories in words and pictures. The reading will be followed by a “take home” art activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
28th Introduction to Papermaking Workshop
10:00 AM - Noon
Learn the basic steps for making paper from a variety of plants and recycled materials. This class is intended for those with little or no papermaking experience. This is a free workshop. Call 897-8831 to register as space is limited.
JULY
5th Volunteer Training
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open Space Visitor Center Volunteers greet visitors, provide information about the Center and the greater Open Space system, and help in areas that suit their interests such as education, gardening, and special events. The training will cover Open Space history and geography, volunteer responsibilities, and a tour of the facility. Call 897-8831 to register.
12th Advanced Nature Journaling
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn how to take your nature journaling to a new level with Margy O’Brien. O’Brien will help you deepen your power of expression by using color. You will need a blank sketch book of your choice, pencils and any art supplies you enjoy using. Please prepare for the outdoors and bring sun protection, water and a portable stool or blanket for your comfort. Workshop fee is $15.00 per person. Space is limited to 20 people, 10 years old and above. Call 897-8831 to register.
Jodi Hedderig
Open Space Visitor Center
Open Space Division
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Albuquerque
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
PO Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103
P: 505.897.8831
F: 505.897.0572
www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter
ONGOING
Traditional Demonstration Garden
Help cultivate a demonstration garden that represents several early farming methods and the foods that were collected and cultivated in New Mexico. This is intended to be an educational garden where groups can actively take part in its development and observe its successes and failures. Farming methods that will be represented are terraced arroyo, waffle garden, cobble mulch garden, and orchards. Projects will involve preparing garden areas, planting, mulching, weeding, watering, harvesting, preparing seeds for storage and more. Volunteers should be at least 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Participants will need work gloves, sun protection, sturdy shoes and water. Groups up to 10 people welcomed. Call 897-8831 to find out how to get involved.
JUNE
8th Map & Compass for Families
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Learn how to navigate your way over the landscape the old fashioned way--with a map & compass. Paul Daily will start with a classroom orientation then take you outside to practice Bring your own compass or borrow one from Open Space. This class is free and part of the Open Space Division Summer Series.
14th Two Decades of Protection, 700 Years of History: Celebrating Piedras Marcadas Ancestral Pueblo Village
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In 1988, the City of Albuquerque purchased one of the largest known ancestral pueblo villages in the Albuquerque area, protecting it from proposed development. To celebrate the anniversary of this important acquisition archaeologist, Dr. Matt Schmader, will interpret and take you on a tour of this once thriving and important community. Bring water and dress appropriately for a short hike. Space is limited, please call 897-8831 to register.
15th Bird Hike in the Bosque
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The bosque is home to many species of birds. Naturalist, author, and educator, Verne Huser, will lead you through the bosque to find a variety of these beautiful and interesting creatures. Bring binoculars. This is a free program and part of the Open Space Division Summer Series.
21st Sharing Southwest Stories for Children
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sharing Southwest Stories for Children explores the world of children’s literature with New Mexico and Southwestern authors. Kathy Warren brings characters of the Southwest to life with her dynamic readings and inspires children to create their own stories in words and pictures. The reading will be followed by a “take home” art activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
28th Introduction to Papermaking Workshop
10:00 AM - Noon
Learn the basic steps for making paper from a variety of plants and recycled materials. This class is intended for those with little or no papermaking experience. This is a free workshop. Call 897-8831 to register as space is limited.
JULY
5th Volunteer Training
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open Space Visitor Center Volunteers greet visitors, provide information about the Center and the greater Open Space system, and help in areas that suit their interests such as education, gardening, and special events. The training will cover Open Space history and geography, volunteer responsibilities, and a tour of the facility. Call 897-8831 to register.
12th Advanced Nature Journaling
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn how to take your nature journaling to a new level with Margy O’Brien. O’Brien will help you deepen your power of expression by using color. You will need a blank sketch book of your choice, pencils and any art supplies you enjoy using. Please prepare for the outdoors and bring sun protection, water and a portable stool or blanket for your comfort. Workshop fee is $15.00 per person. Space is limited to 20 people, 10 years old and above. Call 897-8831 to register.
Jodi Hedderig
Open Space Visitor Center
Open Space Division
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Albuquerque
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
PO Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103
P: 505.897.8831
F: 505.897.0572
www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter
Albquerque: New Friends of Theatre-In-The-Making
Celebrating the power of theatre. Programs and performances for all ages.
Shakespeare for young people. Community supported non-profit since 1989.
PO Box 4751, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87196 ● Phone 505-242-2327
Dear Friends,
If you are, have, or know kids aged 8 to 18, who would like to participate in the best kids' theatre program in the Greater Albuquerque area, Theatre-in-the-Making would like to meet you/them. You can find out more and watch a video of Theatre-in-the-Making's latest production at titm.org.
For the last 19 years, since it was founded by award-winning director, actor and UNM Theatre Department educator Paul Ford, Theatre-in-the-Making has been introducing the magic of live theatre to thousands of kids, both as performers and theatregoers. Among its special programs, Theatre-in-the-Making shows kids and parents that Shakespeare is not a boring requirement for 10th grade English, but as real, relevant and funny today as when he first wrote his works of genius.
My experience as the parent of a Theatre-in-the-Making kid is similar to that of many, many others. Starting at age 10, my daughter found her self-confidence, her voice and a great sharing community of friends in Theatre-in-the-Making, and laid a major part of the foundation there for her honors college career and her current Ph.D. program at Cornell. As a result, again like many parents who have seen the power of the program, I joined the Board (we still have 3 parents among the Board Members). And, as an actor, again similar to many other actors in Albuquerque, there is something very special about being in a Theatre-in-the-Making production and working with kids who have been through the Theatre-in-the-Making "conservatory."
All the best to you and your families,
Charles Fisher
President, Theatre-in-the-Making
June 9th
BooksAlive!
BooksAlive! is a playful introduction to the skills of acting and performing that culminates in a "story-theatre" production adapted and devised by the performers, ages 8 to 14.
The flexible format of the class helps to provide the right level of challenge for the student actors while allowing them to play multiple roles and encouraging their creativity in writing and improvisation. The program culminates in a short touring production (community centers and other summer school programs) and a showcase performance at the Desert Rose Playhouse.
Rehearsals will be at The Desert Rose Playhouse 6921 Montgomery NE, just west of the corner of Montgomery and Louisiana.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to noon June 9 to the weekend of July 19. The cost is $275
Need more info? Want to enroll?
Please go to Theatre-In-The-Making.
While there, check-out how much fun we're having in our photos and videos gallery.
Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Magic, romance and comedy wait in the forest outside Athens
and you can join them starting this October.
Theatre-in-the-Making's Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop proudly offers A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most enduring and delightful comedies,
under the direction of Brian Haney.
A quartet of young lovers find themselves lost in a forest filled with spirits and spells while a troop of bumbling actors, led by the inimitable Nick Bottom, try (and hilariously fail) to stage a play.
Adding to the confusion, the mischievous sprite Puck whisks about with a magic potion causing all the wrong people - and even some deities - to fall in love with each other.
For 19 years, the Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop
has helped both actors and audiences to demystify the Bard, introducing them to the power, humanity and humor of Shakespeare's stories and language.
As always, the focus of the workshop is on the development of acting skills and the formation of an ensemble based on trust and collaboration. TitM's commitment to ensemble acting means that everyone gets to participate in the final production. All students interested in the theatre arts,
from beginners to seasoned veterans, will find the right level of challenge in this class.
Classes run from October through February, culminating in a main stage production at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is offered to students ages 10 to 18.
Tuition for the 4 month class is $90 per month.
Rehearsal venue TBA.
Need more info? Contact Brian Haney at 243-9984
And visit our website!
Shakespeare for young people. Community supported non-profit since 1989.
PO Box 4751, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87196 ● Phone 505-242-2327
Dear Friends,
If you are, have, or know kids aged 8 to 18, who would like to participate in the best kids' theatre program in the Greater Albuquerque area, Theatre-in-the-Making would like to meet you/them. You can find out more and watch a video of Theatre-in-the-Making's latest production at titm.org.
For the last 19 years, since it was founded by award-winning director, actor and UNM Theatre Department educator Paul Ford, Theatre-in-the-Making has been introducing the magic of live theatre to thousands of kids, both as performers and theatregoers. Among its special programs, Theatre-in-the-Making shows kids and parents that Shakespeare is not a boring requirement for 10th grade English, but as real, relevant and funny today as when he first wrote his works of genius.
My experience as the parent of a Theatre-in-the-Making kid is similar to that of many, many others. Starting at age 10, my daughter found her self-confidence, her voice and a great sharing community of friends in Theatre-in-the-Making, and laid a major part of the foundation there for her honors college career and her current Ph.D. program at Cornell. As a result, again like many parents who have seen the power of the program, I joined the Board (we still have 3 parents among the Board Members). And, as an actor, again similar to many other actors in Albuquerque, there is something very special about being in a Theatre-in-the-Making production and working with kids who have been through the Theatre-in-the-Making "conservatory."
All the best to you and your families,
Charles Fisher
President, Theatre-in-the-Making
June 9th
BooksAlive!
BooksAlive! is a playful introduction to the skills of acting and performing that culminates in a "story-theatre" production adapted and devised by the performers, ages 8 to 14.
The flexible format of the class helps to provide the right level of challenge for the student actors while allowing them to play multiple roles and encouraging their creativity in writing and improvisation. The program culminates in a short touring production (community centers and other summer school programs) and a showcase performance at the Desert Rose Playhouse.
Rehearsals will be at The Desert Rose Playhouse 6921 Montgomery NE, just west of the corner of Montgomery and Louisiana.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to noon June 9 to the weekend of July 19. The cost is $275
Need more info? Want to enroll?
Please go to Theatre-In-The-Making.
While there, check-out how much fun we're having in our photos and videos gallery.
Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Magic, romance and comedy wait in the forest outside Athens
and you can join them starting this October.
Theatre-in-the-Making's Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop proudly offers A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most enduring and delightful comedies,
under the direction of Brian Haney.
A quartet of young lovers find themselves lost in a forest filled with spirits and spells while a troop of bumbling actors, led by the inimitable Nick Bottom, try (and hilariously fail) to stage a play.
Adding to the confusion, the mischievous sprite Puck whisks about with a magic potion causing all the wrong people - and even some deities - to fall in love with each other.
For 19 years, the Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop
has helped both actors and audiences to demystify the Bard, introducing them to the power, humanity and humor of Shakespeare's stories and language.
As always, the focus of the workshop is on the development of acting skills and the formation of an ensemble based on trust and collaboration. TitM's commitment to ensemble acting means that everyone gets to participate in the final production. All students interested in the theatre arts,
from beginners to seasoned veterans, will find the right level of challenge in this class.
Classes run from October through February, culminating in a main stage production at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is offered to students ages 10 to 18.
Tuition for the 4 month class is $90 per month.
Rehearsal venue TBA.
Need more info? Contact Brian Haney at 243-9984
And visit our website!
Rio Rancho: Events @ The Library!
Loma Colorado Public Library 755 Loma Colorado Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Stephanie A. Zaslav
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3082
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2008; 3:15 pm
NO FIRES @ the Library!
No fires at the Loma Colorado Main Library at 10:30 am on July 2, but lots of fire stuff of interest to kids and adults. There will be a fire truck for kids to investigate, an ambulance, a teddy bear clinic (bring your bear to fix his boo-boos), and everything you ever wanted to know about fire safety. Good timing right before the holiday! For more information, call the library at 891-5013, ext 3032.
Loma Colorado Public Library 755 Loma Colorado Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Deimosa Webber-Bey
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2008
METAMORPHOSIS @ YOUR LIBRARY
Teen programs – week of June 9th
Teens can register for the Rio Rancho Public Library’s teen summer reading program at three locations: Loma Colorado Main Library – 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Esther Bone Memorial Library – 950 Pinetree Road SE, and the Star Heights Learning Center – 800 Polaris Road. For more information, stop by the library for a calendar, contact the teen librarian at 891-5013 x3031, or visit the library’s website: www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm.
Teen Programs at the Loma Colorado Main Library:
All Ages Chess - Every Tuesday during the summer, 6-7:30pm
Altered Books - Saturday, June 14 at 2pm – with local artist Geri Michelli. Space is limited to 15, so you must register for this program; registration begins May 27, call or stop by the Loma Colorado Main Library.
Teen Programs at the Esther Bone Memorial Library:
Summer Knit Clique - Wednesdays, June 11 to July 16 from 11am-12pm - Grades 5 and up
LIVE on the Lawn! - Thursday, June 12 at 6pm - This outdoor lawn concert will feature rock & Latin jazz group Riverside Jam, hip hop group The 2bers, and DJ Garronteed on the wheels of steel.
LIVE Art – Spray art artist Nick Tramontina’s artwork will be on display at Esther Bone this summer; he will be doing a live demonstration of graffiti-style painting during the lawn concert.
Teen Programs at the star heights learning center:
Star Heights will be open from 1pm-5pm weekdays during the summer; all programs will take place during those hours.
Board Game Competitions - Tuesday, June 10 - Prizes!
Father’s Day Craft - Friday, June 13
Loma Colorado Public Library 755 Loma Colorado Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Deimosa Webber-Bey
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2008
METAMORPHOSIS @ YOUR LIBRARY
tEEN pROGRAMS – WEEK OF jUNE 2ND
Teens can register for the Rio Rancho Public Library’s teen summer reading program at three locations: Loma Colorado Main Library – 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Esther Bone Memorial Library – 950 Pinetree Road SE, and the Star Heights Learning Center – 800 Polaris Road. For more information, stop by the library for a calendar, contact the teen librarian at 891-5013 x3031, or visit the library’s website: www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm.
Teen Programs at the Loma Colorado Main Library:
All Ages Chess - Every Tuesday during the summer, 6-7:30pm
Makeovers for Teens - Thursday, June 5 at 2pm - Space is limited to 12, so you must register for this program; registration begins May 27, call or stop by the Loma Colorado Main Library.
Teen Programs at the star heights learning center:
Star Heights will be open from 1pm-5pm weekdays during the summer; all programs will take place during those hours.
Shoe Planters - Tuesday, June 3 - Bring an old shoe!
Recipe Day - Friday, June 6 - Fun with food.
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Stephanie A. Zaslav
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3082
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2008; 3:15 pm
NO FIRES @ the Library!
No fires at the Loma Colorado Main Library at 10:30 am on July 2, but lots of fire stuff of interest to kids and adults. There will be a fire truck for kids to investigate, an ambulance, a teddy bear clinic (bring your bear to fix his boo-boos), and everything you ever wanted to know about fire safety. Good timing right before the holiday! For more information, call the library at 891-5013, ext 3032.
Loma Colorado Public Library 755 Loma Colorado Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Deimosa Webber-Bey
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2008
METAMORPHOSIS @ YOUR LIBRARY
Teen programs – week of June 9th
Teens can register for the Rio Rancho Public Library’s teen summer reading program at three locations: Loma Colorado Main Library – 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Esther Bone Memorial Library – 950 Pinetree Road SE, and the Star Heights Learning Center – 800 Polaris Road. For more information, stop by the library for a calendar, contact the teen librarian at 891-5013 x3031, or visit the library’s website: www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm.
Teen Programs at the Loma Colorado Main Library:
All Ages Chess - Every Tuesday during the summer, 6-7:30pm
Altered Books - Saturday, June 14 at 2pm – with local artist Geri Michelli. Space is limited to 15, so you must register for this program; registration begins May 27, call or stop by the Loma Colorado Main Library.
Teen Programs at the Esther Bone Memorial Library:
Summer Knit Clique - Wednesdays, June 11 to July 16 from 11am-12pm - Grades 5 and up
LIVE on the Lawn! - Thursday, June 12 at 6pm - This outdoor lawn concert will feature rock & Latin jazz group Riverside Jam, hip hop group The 2bers, and DJ Garronteed on the wheels of steel.
LIVE Art – Spray art artist Nick Tramontina’s artwork will be on display at Esther Bone this summer; he will be doing a live demonstration of graffiti-style painting during the lawn concert.
Teen Programs at the star heights learning center:
Star Heights will be open from 1pm-5pm weekdays during the summer; all programs will take place during those hours.
Board Game Competitions - Tuesday, June 10 - Prizes!
Father’s Day Craft - Friday, June 13
Loma Colorado Public Library 755 Loma Colorado Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87108
Phone (505) 891-5013, ext 3032
Fax (505) 892-4782
Press Release
Contact: Deimosa Webber-Bey
Phone: (505) 891-5013, ext 3031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2008
METAMORPHOSIS @ YOUR LIBRARY
tEEN pROGRAMS – WEEK OF jUNE 2ND
Teens can register for the Rio Rancho Public Library’s teen summer reading program at three locations: Loma Colorado Main Library – 755 Loma Colorado Dr NE, Esther Bone Memorial Library – 950 Pinetree Road SE, and the Star Heights Learning Center – 800 Polaris Road. For more information, stop by the library for a calendar, contact the teen librarian at 891-5013 x3031, or visit the library’s website: www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm.
Teen Programs at the Loma Colorado Main Library:
All Ages Chess - Every Tuesday during the summer, 6-7:30pm
Makeovers for Teens - Thursday, June 5 at 2pm - Space is limited to 12, so you must register for this program; registration begins May 27, call or stop by the Loma Colorado Main Library.
Teen Programs at the star heights learning center:
Star Heights will be open from 1pm-5pm weekdays during the summer; all programs will take place during those hours.
Shoe Planters - Tuesday, June 3 - Bring an old shoe!
Recipe Day - Friday, June 6 - Fun with food.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Should Homeschooling be illegal and parents be credentialed to teach? Article & Poll
This was forwarded to me today by another homeschooling parent. As the quote says we just care about parental rights and not having a premium education, obviously this gentleman has not been in a majority of NM schools and has never been to a homeschool fair or conference:
Today's Parade Magazine (an insert in most Sunday papers) includes a
poll about whether or not hsing should be illegal. Titled "Should
Home-Schooling Be Illegal?," I found it rather inflammatory. There's
also the quote, "[T]he [California] case 'pits those who believe
parental rights are paramount against those who place a premium on
well-educated children.'"
As if hsers don't place a premium on well-educated children. Sigh.
If you are so inclined, take the one-question poll at www.parade.com
Click on "Intelligence Report" on the left down the page.
Today's Parade Magazine (an insert in most Sunday papers) includes a
poll about whether or not hsing should be illegal. Titled "Should
Home-Schooling Be Illegal?," I found it rather inflammatory. There's
also the quote, "[T]he [California] case 'pits those who believe
parental rights are paramount against those who place a premium on
well-educated children.'"
As if hsers don't place a premium on well-educated children. Sigh.
If you are so inclined, take the one-question poll at www.parade.com
Click on "Intelligence Report" on the left down the page.
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