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SATURDAY, JULY 4

RIO GRANDE VALENCIA POETS, a chapter of the New Mexico Poetry Society, meets at 12:15 p.m. at Joanne’s Café in Rio Communities. Visitors are welcome; bring poems. For information, call Annmarie, 865-5605, or Rebecca, 861-1667.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

WALKING STICKS will be the subject of a children’s class held at 10 a.m. at the Tomé Gallery. It’s for kids age 6 and up. Cost is $10 per student with family rates offered. To register, call 565-0556 or 610-9023. Instructor will be Deborah Edeal Norman.

WRITING PRACTICE GROUP meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Belen Senior Center, 715 S. Main St. Learn to use writing for self-exploration and personal growth. Bring a notebook and pen. For information, call Chuck, 553-4851.

A STORY AND CRAFT DAY will be held at 11 a.m. at the Los Lunas Public Library for kids age 6 and up. For information, call 839-3850.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

LET’S GO TO THE JUNGLE, a class on making an altered book, will be taught at 10:30 a.m. in the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Art, 251 Main St. SE. For information, call 352-7720.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

MASKS will be the subject of a class taught by artist Christina Medrano at 10 a.m. at the Tomé Gallery. Cost is $10 per student, with family rates available. To register, call 565-0556 or 610-9023.

VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS CLUB meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Belen Senior Center at Eagle Park. For information, call 864-6788.

BELEN STITCHERS meet from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Belen Public Library program room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads, quilts or does other needlework is invited. For information, call Nan, 864-7671.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

KAZZO FINGER PUPPETS will be made during a class at 10:30 a.m. at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts, 251 Main St. SE. For information, call 352-7720.

BOSQUE CUADRILLOS square dance club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rio Communities Senior Center on N.M. 47. For information, call Greg, 883-8681, or John, 864-7901.

NEW MEXICO SPECIAL ORCHESTRA plays at 7 p.m. at the Belen Recreation Center, 715-B S. Main St. For information, call Gair, 864-3749.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

BELEN ART LEAGUE meets at 10 a.m. at the Art League Gallery on Becker Avenue in Belen.

A MOVIE, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” will be shown at 10:30 a.m. at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts, 251 Main St. SE. Color while you watch. For information, call 352-7720.

RIO VALLEY OPRY PLAYERS will perform classic country with a tinge of Mexican music and bluegrass from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Teofilo’s in Los Lunas. Tips will go to honor local military families through the Blue Star Mothers. For information, call 865-6817.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND rehearses from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rio Communities Senior Center community room. Enter through the back parking lot. For information, call Mike, 864-2825.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

YARN OJO DE DIOS and bracelets will be the subject of a class 10 a.m. at the Tomé Gallery. Cost is $10 per student, with family rates available. To register, call 565-0556 or 610-9023.

SWAMI SALAMI, great illusionist, will be performing at the Los Lunas Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for all ages, and at 2 p.m. for tweens, teens and adults.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

LEATHER STAMPING CLASS will be held at the Belen Recreation Center, 715 B South Main Street, for children ages 5-15. A class fee of $10 will be charged. For more information, call Millie at 966-2560.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

MAGIC NOODLE MAGIC with Christina Medrano will be the subject of a class 10 a.m. at the Tomé Gallery. Cost is $10 per student, with family rates available. To register, call 565-0556 or 610-9023.

FRIDAY, JULY 17-AUG.1

FREE STANDING PHOTOGRAPHY show will be held at the Belen Art Gallery. There will be a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 18.

SATURDAY, JULY 18-AUG 3

TRADITIONAL ARTS SHOW will be held at Tomé Gallery. A “Meet the artists” reception will be held on July 20 from 2-4 p.m. at the gallery. For more information, call Jim Vaughn, 861-0177, Joan Prokopiak, 859-9056 or Marian McKenzie at 306-7344.

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FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Del Rio Senior Center. Beginners welcome. Instructor is Lynda Huffstutler. For information, call 865-5661.

FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS will be offered from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Belen Senior Center. Instruction for beginners will be from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Instructor is Patty Herrington, 864-4266.

LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will hold its 50th reunion on Oct. 10. Classmates who haven’t been contacted or anyone who knows how to contact one may call Patsy Apodaca Jaramillo, 864-4310, or Connie Otero, 883-1610.

BELEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 is planning its 50th reunion. Anyone interested may call Joe, 864-7218, or Trinnie, 828-1153, or e-mail terribletowe1183@msn.com.

BELEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 is planning its 40th reunion on Aug. 28 and 29. For information, call Ruth Lucero, 861-5084, or Lynn Trembly Sanchez, 865-5583.

LOS LUNAS  HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 is planning its 30th reunion on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 and 5. Anyone knowing the address of a member of the class is asked to e-mail llhs1979classreunion@yahoo.com or call Judy Peralta-Sanchez, 702-303-8043, Margaret Martinez Baca, 873-2282, Freddy Carabajal, 265-9518, or Luke Otero, 820-1099. Or look on www.facebook.com (llhs1979classreunion). Price is $60 until June 15 and $65 thereafter.

BELEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 is planning its 30th reunion from July 17 to 19 and is seeking addresses of classmates. Contact Michael Gurule, 505-550-5279.

LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989 is planning its 20th reunion on Aug. 7 and 8 and is working to locate classmates. Cost is $65 per couple or $35 for individuals.  Call 504-2004 or e-mail llhs1989alumni@gmail.com.

BELEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989 is planning is 20th reunion. If you know how to contact any classmate, call LaRee Cole Baca, 720-3462.

BELEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1999 will hold its reunion on July 24 and 25. Cost is $75 per person or $125 per couple. Prices will increase to $85 per person and $150 per couple after July 10. For information, e-mail www.belenhigh1999@blogspot.com

MONDAY, JULY 6

VALENCIA COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (VCAC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Peralta Town Hall. A discussion on the recycling plant and hospital will be held.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

MEADOW LAKE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meadow Lake Community Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

LA ASOCIACION DE LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN CLEMENTE meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fred Luna Senior Center, 197 Don Pasquale in Los Lunas.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

JOSE DOLORES CORDOVA CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD meets at 5 p.m. at the center in Jarales.

SOUTHERN VALENCIA COUNTY COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION meets at 6 p.m. at the Jose Dolores Cordova Community Center in Jarales.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 6-10

KWIK MATH LONG DIVISION will be taught from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Belen Community Center in Eagle Park. Sessions are free and limited to nine students. Call Marie, 864-4778.

WEDENSDAY, JULY 8

BHS SITE COUNCIL will meat at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium with Principal Jim Danner to talk about the upcoming school year.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

REGISTRATION at Katherine Gallegos Elementary School will be held on weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. A formal registration day will also be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10. Bring the student’s original birth certificate, shot records and proof of residency. Call 865-6223 for information.

A BOSU TRAINING SPECIAL will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon at the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus Fitness and Wellness Center. Bosu training strengthens the body while improving the cardiovascular system. For information, call 925-8830.

MONDAY, JULY 13

VALENCIA COUNTY EXTENSION Ideas in Cooking and Nutrition is hosting a presentation by Diane Shumaker on healthy barbecue and picnic from 11 a.m. to noon at the Fitness and Wellness Education Center, room 134, at the University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus. For more information, call 925-8830.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 13-17

KWIK MATH FRACTION ARITHMETIC will be taught from 5 to 6 at the Belen Community Center in Eagle Park. Sessions are free and limited to nine students. Call Marie, 864-4778.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

SAFETY AND WEST NILE presentation by Angelica Kozicki will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus Fitness and Wellness Center, room 134. For more information, call 925-8830.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS special education program records are being destroyed after seven years. If your or your child’s birth date falls between 1970 and 1985, you may obtain those records at no expense before they are destroyed. Call 866-2440 by July 24, after which the records will be destroyed.

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ST. MARY’S SCHOOL is accepting applications for pre-kindergarten for the school year starting Aug. 29. Sessions will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays. For information, call 864-0484 or visit the school. Children of all faiths accepted.

TAMARA LONG-ARCHULETA Scholarships will be awarded to three students for $500 each. They must be attending the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus or main campus and have been home schooled in high school. Applicants should submit grade transcripts and a short essay on your educational goals to Scholarship, P.O. Box 819, Belen 87002. Deadline is Aug. 1.

ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS are being taken for Calvary Chapel Academy for kindergarten through seventh grade. Packets are available at the information desk, 19381 N. Highway 314 in Belen. For information, call 864-6611.

SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY vacancies have been filling up quickly, but there are still a few openings available for grades 7, 8, and 9 for the upcoming school year. If you are interested, application forms are available onlline at www.schoolofdreamsacademy.com or they can be picked up at the Valencia YDI office at 428 Los Lentes Ave. For more information, call 352-3482.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held at Gil Sanchez Elementary School from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Kindergarten registration requirements are: Must be 5 years old prior to Sept. 1, birth certificate, updated immunizations and proof of residency such as a utility bill, documents showing name and address, etc. Please call, 966-1900 for more information, and to ensure that someone is at school.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held at Tomé Elementary School until July 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 865-1102.

MONDAY, JULY 6

VALENCIA COUNTY COMMUNITY EXPO will meet at 7 p.m. at the county commission chambers. For more information, visit www.vccexpo.com

THURSDAY, JULY 9

VALENCIA COUNTY LEGAL CLINIC is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Valencia County Courthouse at Morris Road and N.M. 314 in Los Lunas. It’s sponsored by the 13th Judicial District and offers free legal help. For information, call Geoff Nims, 865-2464.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

CPR CERTIFICATION CLASSES for young people ages 12 to 17 will be offered from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Belen Recreation Center, 715 S. Main St. A second offering will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17. A $7 fee will be charged to pay for certification cards. Classes will be taught by Belen Fire Chief Manny Garcia. To register or for information, call Millie, 966-2560.

BELEN FARMER’S MARKET will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Anna Becker Park. For information, call Jenniffer, 401-4390.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

A CHILD SAFETY SEAT clinic, hosted by Safer New Mexico Now and the New Mexico Department of Transportation, will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Valencia Plaza shopping center, next to Albertsons in Los Lunas. Child safety seat or booster seats will be inspected for recalls, broken parts, improper installation and appropriateness. There is no charge for this service. 

SATURDAY, JULY 11

MASTER GARDNER CLINIC is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Home Depot in Los Lunas. The event is sponsored by the Valencia County Extention Master Gardners. For more information, call 565-3002.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

INTERNET AND CELL PHONE SAFETY will be the topic of a Bosque Farms Police Department community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the police department. The guest speaker will be Marty Vigil.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

TEEN COURT will be held at 6 p.m. at the Los Lunas Magistrate Court.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF VALENCIA COUNTY is offering an opportunity for families to own their own homes, which are available now. For information or to arrange for an applications, call 839-3851.

SHOPPING TRANSPORTION from the Fred Luna Senior Center is being offered on the first and third Thursdays of each month for a $1 donation. For information, call Rene Benavidez, site manager, 839-3853.

SATURDAY, July 1

A FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW, hosted by the Rio Communities Association, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Valley Plaza on N.M. 47. Indoor or outdoor shade spaces are $5, bring your own table. For more information, call Liz at 864-5929

SATURDAY, JULY 18

CHRISTMAS IN JULY CARNIVAL will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Rio Communities. The event is to benefit the Women of the Moose scholorship fund and some proceeds will be given to local schools. Events include games, a dunking machine, pie throwing contest, water slide, cake walk and a silent auction. Donations of school supplies are being accepted. For more information, call 363-9838.

MONDAY, JULY 6

BELEN CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. at city hall.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

VALENCIA COUNTY COMMISSION meets at 5 p.m. at the county administrative building.

PERALTA TOWN COUNCIL meets at 7 p.m. at town hall.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

RETIRED ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS meet at 10 a.m. at Sopa’s in Bosque Farms. Call 865-6761 or 869-3348.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS and its auxiliary meet at 10 a.m. at the Belen Masonic Lodge.

ABAJO POLOCROSSE will be played from 9 a.m. to noon on N.M. 6 west of Los Lunas. Bring a horse; no equipment is needed. For information, call 459-3890.

VALENCIA COUNTY CHESS CLUB meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Belen Public Library.

MONDAY, JULY 6

BOY SCOUT TROOP 111 meets at 6:30 p.m. at Daniel Fernandez Intermediate School in Los Lunas. For information, call Walt Dike, 865-8598.

ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Belen Masonic Lodge.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

BUSINESS WOMEN OF VALENCIA COUNTY meet at 7:30 a.m. at Guadalupe’s Restaurant, 959 N.M. 314 in Los Lunas. Call 866-9014 or 866-6760.

BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB OF BELEN meets at 7 a.m. at Rutilio’s Restaurant.

ZEN MEDITATION GROUP meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Lotus Center, 1501 E. River Road in Belen. Call 507-4022 for information.

ROCK HOUND AND CHOW HOUND CLUB meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Bosque Farms Community Center. Call 869-5133 for information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet at 7 p.m. at the Belen KC Hall.

VENTURE CREW 360, high adventure Scouting for ages 14 to 20, meets at 7 p.m. in the Thome Dominguez de Mendoza Community Center, N.M. 47 and Romero Road in Tomé. For information, call Liz, 865-6325.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

PILOT CLUB OF BELEN meets at 6:30 p.m. at Tierra Del Sol Country Club.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS of Los Lunas meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall at Daniel Fernandez Park. For information, call Terry, 565-0268.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS of Los Lunas meets at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall at Daniel Fernandez Park. For information, call Terry, 565-0268.MONDAY,

THURSDAY, JULY 9

BOY SCOUT TROOP 360 meets at 6 p.m. at Thome Dominguez de Mendoza Community Center. Camping every month. For information, call Coleman, 385-7066.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 116 meets at 6:30 p.m. the Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church. For information, call John Kern, 865-0350.

CUB SCOUT PACK 360 TIGERS, WOLVES, BEARS AND WEBELOS WOLF DEN meets at 6:30 p.m. at Tomé Elementary School. For information, call Laura, 865-9069.

BETHLEHEM MASONIC LODGE No. 56 of Belen meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Belen Masonic Lodge.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

SUNRISE SAMS RV CLUB meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Sunrise Bluffs Clubhouse. For information, call Rene, 864-6917, or Nancy, 861-7225.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

VALENCIA COUNTY CHESS CLUB meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Belen Public Library.

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF VALENCIA COUNTY meet tat 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms. For information, call 217-1806.

SECUNDINO BALDONADO AMERICAN LEGION POST meets at 1 p.m. at 214 Becker Ave. in Belen. For information, call 864-6709 or 865-1298.