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Calendar: Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond [El Paso Times, Texas](El Paso Times (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 21--Concerts --Matt Brouwer will play a concert at Abundant Living Faith Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 1000 Valley Crest. 532-8543 --R.E.E. SessionZ benefit concert will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rock House, 400 W. Overland. $5. 18 and older. Concert to benefit Sun City Sports & Academics Institute and Hands of Love & Hope charities. --Three + III will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Longhorn Saloon, 5354 Doniphan. $2 for two bands. Country indoors, blues and rock on the patio. 585-7811. --State Line music series: The Rudolph Chevrolet-Honda 2009 Live Music Series at the State Line will have performances from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 26 at State Line, 1222 Sunland Park. The following artists will be featured: Aaron Watson, Wednesday; Zack Walther & The Cronkites, June 17; Cory Morrow, June 24; Stoney LaRue, July 1; and Band of Heathens, July 15. Free; food or money donations to West Texas Food Bank will be accepted. 581-3371. --B.B. King will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Plaza Theatre. $35-$75 tickets on sale at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. --The Dollyrots, along with The Action Design and Sweetest Downfall, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Badlands Billiards, 7792 Franklin. $6. 18 and older. 771-0997. --Jorge Avendano Memorial Concert of classical music in honor of the musician will be at 7:30 p.m. May 29 at the Fox Fine Arts Center, UTEP. Free. Donations accepted, to go to Casa Hogar Bethel Orphanage. --Shenandoah will perform at 10 p.m. May 29 at Whiskey Dicks, 1580 George Dieter. Doors will open at 6. Tickets: $15, advance; $20, at the door. 921-9900. --Phat Soul band will perform at Phat Phridays at 9 p.m. May 29, June 26 and July 24 at Rainforest at the Mission Inn, 1765 S. Main, Las Cruces. 575-523-4740. --Eric Hisaw, a Las Cruces native known for his mix of roots, blues and folk music, will perform at 6 p.m. May 31 at Ardovino's Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park. 575-589-0653. --Jazz'n Brazil presented by Manny Flores, and Bassanova showcasing Brazilian jazz rhythms, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. May 31 at Dominic's Italian Restaurant, 6901 Montana. $10. 317-5503,www.jazzelpaso.org --Randy Granger will perform at the Southern New Mexico Pride fundraiser. The concert, to include libations and prizes, will be from 7 to 10 p.m. June 6 in Las Cruces. Suggested donation: $20. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets. No alcoholic beverages will be provided. Call for place. 575-566-0264, 575-496-8070 --The Jazz on the Rocks concert with the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble and the Eklectic Band will be at 8 p.m. June 11 at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. $9 tickets on sale at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. --Music Under the Stars will be every Sunday starting June 14 at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. --The Michael Schenker Group will perform at 7 p.m. June 16 at Club 101, 1148 Airway. Tickets bought for the March show will be honored. --Joe Cocker will perform at 8 p.m. June 11 at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, 287 Carrizo Canyon in Mescalero, N.M. $25-$125 at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. --Wilco and Sleepercar will perform at 8 p.m. June 17 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. $23.50-$28.50; tickets at www.wilcoworld.net, www.ticketmaster.com. --Ted Pearce will present a concert of praise at 7 p.m. June 28 at Beth Israel Congregation, 504 San Saba. 203-3701. --Martha Reich: Singer-songwriter Martha Reich will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. June 28 on the Del Camino Patio at Ardovino's Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park. Free. Reservations at 575-589-0653, ext. 3. --Warped Tour: The Vans Warped Tour 2009 will include performances by Saosin, Underoath, Gallows, Black Tide, Breathe Carolina, Bad Religion, NOFX, Anti-Flag, Chiodos, 3OH!3, Senses Fail and Ivy League. Doors will open at 11 a.m. July 1 at the New Mexico State University Intramural Field. $33 advance tickets at Pan Am Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com; $35 at the door. --Jeremy Camp will perform at 7 p.m. June 26 at Abundant Living Faith Center, 2019 E. Missouri. $20. 532-8543. --The Fernie Lechuga Jazz Quintet will play for The El Paso Friends of Jazz Society at 4 p.m. June 28 at Teddy's Lounge, inside the Holiday Inn Airport, at 6655 Gateway West. Free. --Boney James: Saxophonist Boney James will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 9 at the Plaza Theatre. $39 tickets, plus service charge, at the Plaza Theatre box office, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000 and www.livenation.com. --Vicente Fernandez will perform with Shaila Durcal at 7 p.m. July 12 at the El Paso County Coliseum. $57-$122.50 tickets at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. --Ricardo Arjona: The Guatemalan singer-songwriter will perform in support of his new album, "Quinto Piso," at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at the El Paso County Coliseum. $46.50-$96.50. www.ricardoarjona.com, www.ticketmaster.com. Performing arts --The Sandman: The comedy hypnotist will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday-May 28 and June 3-4, 8:30 and 10:45 p.m. May 29-30 and June 5-6 and 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 7 at the El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, 1201 Airway. The May 31 and June 7 shows will be Extreme Adult Shows. $8, Wednesday and Thursday; $14, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 779-5233, www.Laff2nite.com. --The El Paso Symphony will present Journey to the Stars at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 with The Great Gates Open with Kabalvesky, Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky, at the Plaza Theater, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 532-3776. On stage --'Romeo and Juliet': Kids-N-Co. will present the Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and June 5-7 at the Kids-N-Co. Performance Center, 1301 Texas. A special performance at Kids-N-Co. at 7:30 p.m. Sunday will benefit Outrageous Fortune. The play also will be performed at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 30, and at 2:30 p.m. May 31 at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Tickets cost $7; $5 for children, students, seniors and military.351-1455. --'Dancing On Air': 10 years of modern aerial dance will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. $12, students and seniors; $15, adults. 575-523-6403, www.projectmotion.com --Flamenco dance: Flamenco dancers Lucilene de Geus and Paco Antonio and their students will present "Sabor de Espana," an evening of flamenco dance, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Court Youth Center Theatre, 402 W. Court, Las Cruces. $12. Proceeds will benefit the after-school programs of the youth center. Tickets available at the center and 575-541-0145. --'Encanto' and 'Silencio No Mas': Two short Spanglish plays will be presented by SOL Repertory Theater at 6 p.m. May 28 at EPCC's Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. $5. 490-5940. --'Our Lady of the Tortilla': The Hispanic-American comedy revolves around the Cruz family, whose fuse is lit when the youngest son comes home with a "gringa" girlfriend and Aunt Dolores sees the face of the Blessed Virgin in a tortilla. It will be presented by the El Paso Playhouse at 8 p.m. June 5-27 at 2501 Montana. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $7, students and military with ID. Reservations strongly recommended. 532-1317. --'Arabian Nights': The UTEP Dinner Theatre will present "Arabian Nights" featuring the Shimmy Sisters at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at the UTEP Dinner Theater, UTEP Union, 207 West Wing. $15 plus service charges. www.ticketmaster.com ,747-5234. --Piano recital: Lois Bates will present her piano students in a recital at 2 p.m. June 7 at the Woman's Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa. Free. --Bug Ballet: More than 60 students ages 4 to young adult will perform as fireflies, lady bugs and more in a presentation by the Ballet Centre at 2:30 p.m. June 7 at the Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP. Free. 544-4348. --Talent show: The Great Southwest Talent Show will be staged at 2:30 p.m. June 14 at the Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri. $12, lower level; $10, balcony. --'This Is Our Youth': The No Strings Theatre Company will present "This Is Our Youth" at 8 p.m. June 12-28 with additional performances at 2:30 p.m. June 21 and June 28 and 7 p.m. June 25 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. $10, regular admission; $9, students and seniors; $7, high-school student rush tickets available 10 minutes before the performance if there is space. Reservations can be made at 575-523-1223 or www.no-strings.org. --Dora the Explorer: "Search for the City of Lost Toys Live" will be performed at 7 p.m. July 14 and at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 15 at the Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Tickets on sale Friday for $16.50 to $38.50 at all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000. Discounts for subscribers, senior citizens, military personnel, groups of 10 or more. --"A Midsummer Night's Dream" will be staged at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, July 24 through Aug. 2 at the Wise Family Theatre, second floor, Fox Fine Arts Center, UTEP. $10, adults; $8, children, student, military,senior. Tickets at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. --Daniel Handler: Impact: Programs of Excellence will present Daniel Handler, author of the Lemony Snicket books, at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Plaza Theatre. $35-$15 tickets on sale at 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. Memorial Day --RiverFest: In celebration of Memorial Day, the outdoor music event with food, games and more will be from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday on the patio of Riverside High School, 301 Midway. $2. --Memorial Day Breakfast: Honor themen and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at El Zarape Restaurant, 6369 Montana. Cost: menudo and coffee, $5; breakfast plate and coffee, about $7. All veterans, active-duty military and family members are invited. RSVP at 269-9274. --Spring Jubilee Dance: Bring any kind of dish and you are welcome, from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at 10931 Pellicano. Music by El Paso's Finest Disco. 856-7243. --La Buena Vida Alpaca Ranch open house: On Memorial Day weekend view life on area's largest alpaca ranch, touch the animals and listen to their gentle humming sounds. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1090 S. Highway 28, Anthony, N.M. Free. 575-589-4323. --Balloon Fest will be on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday-Monday, at Wet 'n' Wild Waterworld, 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas. Concerts will begin at 6 each evening. 544-9450, www.wetwild.com --Farmers Market: Opening day at Ardovino's Desert Crossing will be 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park. The market will have locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods and more. 575-589-0653. --Arts and Community Festival: Hosted by Clint Independent School District, the fest will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Horizon High School, 14651 Horizon. Clint students in the fine-arts program will to show appreciation for the public's support. Dance teams, bands, choirs and more will perform. --Champagne festival: Entertainment, food, arts and crafts and more will be featured, 4 to midnight Saturday and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside. $10. Discount tickets at 7-11/Fina Stores; Pic Quik stores in New Mexico. Admission includes a free champagne glass and one full champagne glass tasting. --New Mexico Wine Festival: Festival will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 12100 Robert Larson, off Interstate 10 west of Las Cruces. $13. Servers needed. 575-522-1232. Events --Public ice skating: Skate rental included in price at Sierra Providence Events Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at 4100 E. Paisano. $7; $5, military. 479-7825. --'Let's Get Active' exhibit: An opening reception for "Let's Get Active," the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's newest small exhibit, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor, Suite 1608. 575-522-3120. --Senior dances: Senior dances are planned at various times and dates at El Paso Parks and Recreation Department senior centers. The next dance will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday with the Alex Martinez Band at Hilos De Plata, 4452 Delta. --Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi book burnings exhibit will open from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Branigan Cultural Center, 250 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. The exhibit remains on display through July 11. 575-541-2219. --Car show and shine: International Business College is giving back to the public by hosting a free car show and shine from from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IBC West Campus, 5700 Cromo. Admission is free for variety of activities, including jumping balloon, pizza, face painting, door prizes, glucose testing and show cars on display. El Paso Diablo Diamond Girls will be available to take pictures and sign autographs. 842-0422. --Pet adoption: The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will host a pet adoption event from 10 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Petco, 3050 E. Lohman, in Las Cruces. $75 dog or puppy adoption fee; $50, cat or kitten adoption fee; $20, microchipping for pet owners; $5, licensing with current proof of rabies certificate. Adoption fees include first vaccination, spay or neuter and microchip. 575-382-0018.Ê --Pottery demonstration: Albert Alvidrez will demonstrate Native American pottery-making from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 30 at El Paso Saddleblanket, 6926 Gateway East. Free. 544-1000. --Open Roda: Capoeira Quinto Sol Center for the Arts will demonstrate the art of capoeira and the performance of Brazilian music from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 1931 Myrtle. --Ceramic painting: Exhibit will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Montwood Church of Christ, 11845 Bob Mitchell. $8 to $15. Space is limited. 373-1370. --Graffiti Art Show: "Pieced Together," sponsored by Texas Aerosol Art Tour, will be from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at The Silos Aerosol Art Space, 1949 W. Paisano next to the El Paso Rescue Mission. The event will feature artworks of a Texas pioneer aerosol artist. Free. Benefit show for the Rescue Mission of El Paso. Donations of towels, coffee, coffee mugs, cream and sugar needed. 731-2791 --Toy drive and car show: The second annual Christmas in May Clothing and Toy Drive Car Show with food and live music will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. George Orthodox Church, 120 N. Festival. Admission is a new clothing item or new toy. All proceeds will go to the less fortunate of El Paso. 256-5826. --Latinitas Saturday camp: Latinitas will host a camp for girls in fourth through eighth grades from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at La Fe Cultural and Technology Center, 721 S. Ochoa. The camp is for mothers and daughters; the theme will be Web Divas and girls will create their own blogs. Free. E-mail alicia@latinitasmagazine. org, www.LatinitasMagazine.org. --Blood Drive: Sponsored by The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, a blood drive will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 7051 S. Desert. 877-3208. --"The Disappeared," a lecture by Fernando Traverso, will be at noon May 28 at the Rubin Center at UTEP, 500 W. University. --Descubra El Desierto: The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History will host a Descubra El Desierto lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the museum, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor, Suite 1608. Free. 575-522-3120. --Latinitas open house: An open house with information about volunteering for Latinitas, a nonprofit focused on the empowerment and advancement of Hispanic girls through media, art, culture and technology, will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Latinitas headquarters, 1359 Lomaland, Suite 502. 219-8554, e-mail [email protected]. --Science Cafe: Sigma Xi and the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History will host Science Cafe discussions at 5:30 p.m. May 28 at the museum, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor, Suite 1608. Free. 575-522-3120. --Photography exhibit: An opening reception for a photography exhibit by Michael Patino will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28 at Galleria 300, 300 E. Main, eighth floor, Suite 810. 525-9560. --Law Enforcement Training Academy: Open house hosted by the El Paso Community College's Law Enforcement Training Academy will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 29 at the Mission Del Paso Campus, 10700 Gateway East. It will showcase the state-of-the-art academy. The day will be filled with live demonstrations. Tours of the academy will include the indoor firearms shooting range. 831-7117. --YWCA Exhibit Tour: Susan Goodman Novick will offer a tour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 30 at the El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe. 351-3588. --Encaustic art reception: New encaustic paintings will be showcased from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Encaustic International Art Studio and Gallery, 7100 Westwind, Suite 120. 833-0454, 581-4737. --Appraisal Fair presented by the El Paso County Historical Society will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 at the El Paso Woman's Club, 1400 N. Mesa. Verbal appraisals will be available at $20 for the first item, and $10 per item after that, per person. $5 general admission without items for appraisal. 533-3603, www.elpasohistory.com. --Walk/Run For Families In Crisis: Lee and Beulah Moor Children's Home walk/run will be at 8 a.m. May 30 at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. $18, before Friday; $20 after that; military, student and team member, $15; race day, $25. 544-8777, www.leemoor.org. --Summer Splash: The art show will feature new works by members of The Pastel Society of El Paso from 6 to 8 p.m. May 30 to June 20 at the Crossland Gallery, 500 W. Paisano. 877-4503. --Animal encounters: The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History will present Animal Encounters, with nature center staff and volunteers available to answer questions and nature center residents available to show snakes and turtles at 4 p.m. May 30 at the museum, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor, Suite 1608, Las Cruces. Free. 575-522-3120. --Las Cruces Air Show: Thunder on the Rio Grande will be from 11 to 4 p.m. May 30 and May 31 at the Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia, Las Cruces. Gates open at 9 a.m. Tickets, advance purchase, $8-$10; day of the show, $10-$15. Tickets available at the Pan Am Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets. 575-646-4413. --Maya exhibit: An opening reception for the traveling exhibit "Temple of the Warriors: Rebuilding a Maya Monument" begins at 2 p.m. May 31 at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Trans Mountain. Museum director Marc Thompson will present an overview of the exhibit, and Yucatec refreshments will be available. Free. 755-4332. --El Nino de Atocha exhibit: An introductory lecture and reception for "The Christ Child of Atocha -- El Nino de Atocha" retablos exhibition begins at 2 p.m. May 31 in the Dorrance and Olga Roderick Gallery at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. Nancy Hamilton, noted retablos collector and scholar, will present the lecture. Free. RSVP at 532-1707. --Friday Night Gallery Reception: Open house will be 6-9 pm. June 5 at Maven Studio, 9828 Montana, Suite N. Featured artist Avary Vance will have a Symbolic Colorist Art Exhibit. Also featured: local artist Jennifer Teter. 633-8350. --Fiber Fest: An exhibit of fiber arts from the Mesilla Valley Weavers will begin from 5 to 7 p.m. June 5 at Branigan Cultural Center, 250 South Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. The exhibit runs through June 27. --Art Craft Farmers Market: El Paso's Crafters Corner will host an outdoor arts and crafts farmers market from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from June 6 to Oct. 31 at 5660 El Paso. Artisans, crafters and collectors will sell such items as jewelry, mosaics, photography, ceramics and stained glass, as well as fruits and vegetables from local farmers and food. 541-8995. --World Ocean Day: See and touch bio-facts and meet the El Paso Zoo's resident ocean animals at 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. June 6 at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. 532-8156. --Writing on the Downbeat, Music and Its Influence on Poetry: Lawrence Welsh will present the program from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 pm. June 6 and June 13 at Memorial Park Branch Library, 3200 Copper. Free, but donations accepted for the presenter. 328-5484. --Teen Fest from noon to 6 p.m. June 6 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Teen Fest will feature live entertainment, car and bike show, games and more. The El Paso Public Library is accepting booth and car show applications. 543-5479, 543-5495. --Heron rookery bird-watching: El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society will host a bird-watching trip to the heron rookery, meeting at 7:15 a.m. June 6 at the East Side Burlington Coat Factory, 1144 Yarbrough. 526-7725. --Asia Sleepover: The El Paso Zoo will have an Asia Sleepover for children ages 7 and older featuring guided tours, nighttime visits to exhibits, activities, crafts and more from 7 p.m. June 7 to 7 a.m. June 8 at the zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Campers will sleep indoors. $80. Reservations required. www.elpasozoo.org/ adventure. --"Quilts for All Reasons": Las Colcheras Quilt Guild will open an exhibit from noon to 2 p.m. June 7 at the Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 S. Solano, Las Cruces. The guild will show wall quilts as well as table items such as totes, fabric baskets, vests and table runners. The exhibit will continue through July 3. --"Southwestern Reflections": Art show by Frank Garcia will be from 5 to 8 p.m. June 5 at Sunland Art Gallery in the mall, 750 Sunland Park Drive. 584-3117, 581-7450. --"Life & Death (Mostly Death) in New Mexico 100 Years Ago": Jake Spidle will lecture at 7 p.m. June 11 at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. This lecture compares mortality in the rough circumstances of pioneer New Mexico with that of some of the more well-established and stable parts of the country, with surprising results. Suggested donation: $2. 575-522-4100. --Fashion Show and Tea: MonteVista at Coronado will have a fashion show from 2 to 4 p.m. June 12 at 1575 Belvidere. Fashions will be furnished by Chico's. RSVP, 833-2229. --Pat Mora: Noted author and poet Pat Mora will share her poems for teens from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 13 at the El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe. 351-3588. --Antique Treasures Day: From noon to 4 p.m. June 14 at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces, it's a once-a-year chance to see the thousands of artifacts in the museum's Collections Storage Room. Regular admission applies: $5, adults; $3, senior citizens; $2, children 5-17. 575-522-4100. --"Chichen Itza: The Site, the City, and the Cenote": An illustrated presentation by museum director Marc Thompson will be about the history of exploration, interpretation and significance of the ancient Maya urban center of Chichen Itza. It will be from 2 to 3 p.m. June 20 at El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Trans Mountain. Free. 755-4332. --Fiesta Fronteriza: The Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project will celebrate the legacy of civil-rights struggle in the El Paso del Norte region and honor people working to protect and defend human rights in El Paso at 6 p.m. June 20 at El Paso Community College, Administrative Services Building, 9050 Viscount. RSVP 532-3799, ext. 11. --Southern New Mexico Pride: The 2009 Southern New Mexico Pride Parade and Picnic will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20 at Pioneer Women's Park, 500 W. Las Cruces Ave. in Las Cruces. A walking parade and a picnic will include live entertainment, speakers and vendors. Booths available for artisans, craftspeople, groups and other nonprofit organizations. Booth fees: $10 for vendors selling goods; $5, vendors distributing information only. Booth fees support the operating expenses of Southern New Mexico Pride. Booth application deadline is June 14. www.southernnmpride.org. --Mission Trail Art Market: The El Paso Mission Trail Association will host the outdoor fine art and crafts market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, beginning June 21 through October, on the steps of the San Elizario Chapel, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 1500 Main, San Elizario. 594-8424. --'El Paso Pop Art' exhibit: An ARTalk in conjunction with the the "El Paso Pop Art" exhibit, a show of images done in pop-art style emphasizing El Paso's unique characteristics, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. June 25 at the Hal Marcus Studio & Gallery, top floor, 800 N. Mesa. Free. 533-9090, e-mail [email protected], www.halmarcus.com. --'Making Downtown Pop!' exhibit: The "Making Downtown Pop!" photography exhibit by Mark Paulda will be explored in a Downtown ARTwalk from 10 a.m. to noon June 27 starting and ending at the Hal Marcus Studio & Gallery, top floor, 800 N. Mesa. ARTwalk participants are encouraged to bring their cameras. Free. 533-9090, e-mail [email protected], www.halmarcus.com. --'Viva! El Paso': Performances will be at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting June 5 to Aug. 15 at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater, 1500 Mc-Kelligon Canyon. Tickets: $15-$24, adults; $10-$22, children. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. --Street Legends Custom Car Show & Beach Party: The exhibition onlyÐno competition show will include live bands, DJs, a bikini contest and water rides from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 at Wet 'n' Wild Water World, 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas. Car show registration: advance, $30 for two people; at gate, $40 for two people. 630-2206. --Airborne convention: The Roy P. Benavidez-Robert Patterson "All Airborne" Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association, will have the Sun City "All Airborne" Fiesta V Airborne Convention with events at various times throughout the day starting at 8 a.m. July 2-5 and at 9 a.m. July 6 at the Marriott Hotel, 1600 Airway, and various activity sites. $75, all activities July 2-6; $79, Marriott rooms available at 800-228-9290. Reduced prices available for individual events. Vendor and sponsor tables available. 494-9698, 588-7498, www.bpaac.org. --'Matizando Mexico & Diversity' Show: El Paso's Classical Impressionists Premiere 60+ New Works for 2009 will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 to Aug. 23 at International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. 309-4202. --Bowl for Kids' Sake: The Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser will be from noon to 8 p.m. July 25 at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano. 544-4203. --Stars Dance for Kids' Sake: The annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Stars Dance for Kids' Sake fundraiser, where prominent El Pasoans put on their dancing shoes to raise money and awareness, will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri. 544-4368. Summer Camps --Kids Jazzercamp will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 1-5 at Jazzercise East, 1510 Zaragoza, Building B, Suite 3. $110. Camp includes dance, cheerleading, crafts, games and more. Snack provided. 383-6032 --Shuttle camp: The New Mexico Museum of Space History will have a week long Shuttle Camp for children in kindergarten through 12th grade from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays June 1 through Aug. 7 at the museum, off U.S. Highway 54 and 70, Alamogordo. Camp is 9 a.m. to noon for the kindergarten class. Residential cadets begin their week of camp from 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Shuttle Camp registration begins at 8 a.m. Mondays in the IMAX theater building at the museum. Early registration is recommended. 15 percent discount for active military registrations. 575-437-2840, 877-333-6589, www.nmspacemuseum.org. --Kid's Club: The Outlet Shops at El Paso will have Kid's Club Tuesdays for area families every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 7051 S. Desert. Activities include Kick Off Party, Mad Science Show, Kid's get Cookin', Magic Show and more. 877-3208. --Summer Reading Club: The El Paso Public Library will have a summer reading club to keep kids mentally active during months when school is not in session. Register June 6 and check out as many books as you can read.ÊThen visit the library often to take part in special summer programs such as karaoke, magic, comedy and video games, all free. Clubs are for kids of all ages. 543-5433 or www.elpasolibrary.org. --Art camp: El Paso Museum of Art will sponsor a summer camp for kids ages 6-12 in explorations in art, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. June 8 to Aug. 14 at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival. Preregistration required. 532-1707, ext. 27. --Theater camp: UTEP's department of theater and dance will sponsor a Children's Summer Theatre Camp for students 8-18 from 9 a.m. to noon for beginners and 1 to 4 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students weekdays June 8-26 in the Wise Family Theatre of UTEP's Fox Fine Arts Center, second floor. $200 a student. Registration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the department office, Fox Fine Arts Center, Room 371D. 747-6213, 747-5146. --Ballet camp: The El Paso Conservatory of Dance, 4400 N. Mesa, will offer two five-day Summer Ballet Camps for children ages 5-7 from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12 or June 29 through July 3. Students will learn stretching, yoga, ballet class, pantomime and simple choreography for a performance on the final day of camp. $150, includes snacks. 252-5601, 422-3338. --Summer day camp will be hosted by the El Paso Museum of History. Children ages 6-8 may attend "YWCA Retro Camp" from 9 a.m. to noon June 30-July 3, or "Junior Curator Camp" July 21-24. Children ages 9-12 may attend "YWCA Retro Camp" from 9 a.m. to noon July 7-10, or "Junior Curator Camp" Aug. 4-7. Sessions at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. 351-3588. --Fabulous Felt Camp: Explore the many crafty uses of wool and cotton felt during this two day camp for grades 3-7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet, wear tennis shoes and bring lunch each day. $40 Pre-registration is required; Class limit: 20. 575-522-4100. --"Val-Par" Basketball Speed and Talent Development Camp: Boys and girls ages 14-17 can train from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 8-19 at 145 Paragon. $250. The camp will be coached by Armando "Bala" Valadez. Limited group of 20. Registration deadline is June 1. Fee for late registration. 727-1434, 727-5460. Films --"Blindness" will be shown by the Fellini Film Cafe at 7 p.m. Friday at 220 Cincinnati. $7 minimum coffee shop purchase. 544-5420. --"Ballerina" will be shown by the Mesilla Valley Film Society at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundayand at 7:30 p.m. Monday-May 28 at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla. $5-$7. 575-524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org. --"Better Than Chocolate" will be shown as part of the Frontera Pride Film Festival series at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 501 N. Oregon. $5. 203-5059, www.fronterapridefilmfestival.com. --"The Conscientious Objector" will be shown as part of the CineMatinee series at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla. $4; $1, members. 575-524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org. --"Up in the Cellar" will be shown as part of the CineMatinee series at 1:30 p.m. May 30 at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla. $4; $1, members; free, anyone who was involved in the film's production. 575-524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org. --"Zoot Suit" will be shown as part of Chamizal National Memorial's First Friday Film Festival at 7 p.m. June 5 at Chamizal National Memorial Theater, 800 S. San Marcial. 532-7273. Free. --"Out of the Past" will be shown as part of the Film Salon at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N.Mesa. Free. 533-2674. --"The Corporation" will be shown as part of the Pax Christi Film Series, sponsored by Pax Christi El Paso and the Peace and Justice Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso, at 3 p.m. June 14 at the Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E. Yandell. Free. Religion --Oasis Community for Spiritual development: Forum topics include the Law of Attraction and spiritual tools for enriching daily living, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and May 30 at El Paso Success Center, 120 Paragon Lane, Suite 215. --Military tribute: Memorial Day weekend services will feature a tribute to the military at 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest. 532-8543. www.alfc.com. --Bible study: The "It's Tough Being a Woman" Bible study by Beth Moore will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Mondays through June 1 at Mount Franklin Baptist Church, 201 E. Sunset. 328-2211. --Gospel group: The former Kindred Community Singers Gospel Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mount Zion, 3400 E. Wyoming. 487-9396. Health --Breast cancer support: Del Sol Medical Center will host Coping with Breast Cancer, a support group for women with breast cancer and their family members, from 6 to 7 p.m. May 28 at Del Sol Regional Oncology Center, second floor, 10460 Vista Del Sol, Suite 200. 629-3458. --Bariatric support: Del Sol Medical Center will host a weight-loss support group for individuals who have undergone bariatric weight-loss surgery and for the general public from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Del Sol Bariatric Center of Excellence, 10175 Gateway West, Suite 130. Free. 594-5250. --Blood sugar screenings: Del Sol Medical Center will host blood sugar screenings from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Del Sol Diabetes Treatment Center, 10555 Vista Del Sol, Suite 100. People should eat a regular lunch two hours before their blood sugar screening. No appointment is necessary. Free. 595-1645. --Diabetes Nutrition Seminar: The YWCA will host a diabetes nutrition seminar at 2:30 p.m. May 29 at the YWCA, 1600 Brown. Free. Guest speaker: Garima Mathur. 238-7017. --Bariatric support group: Bariatric support group meetings are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at Las Palmas LifeCare Center, 3333 N. Mesa. 521-2151, www.laspalmashealth.com. --Bariatric weight loss: Bariatric weight-loss seminar is planned at 6 p.m. June 11 at Las Palmas LifeCare Center, 3333 N. Mesa. Free. 521-2151,www.laspalmashealth.com. Flu shots --Anthony outreach clinic: The city of El Paso Department of Public Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Care Van will provide flu shots and low-cost immunizations from 2 to 5 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, except holidays, through June at McDonald's, 101 S. Main in Anthony, Texas. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with photo ID. The guardian should bring the child's immunization record and birth certificate. Immunizations for children 18 and younger and adult immunizations excluding flu and pneumonia are free at McDonald's locations only. $25, adult flu; $40, adult pneumonia. Medicaid, Medicare or cash will be accepted. No one will be denied services due to inability to pay. 474-2559, www.carevan.org. Meetings --El Paso Aggie Mothers' Club: 18th annual Ice Cream Social and Scholarship Presentations will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Texas A&M Research Center, 1380 A&M Circle. Attendees should take a cake decorated with an Aggie theme for a cake contest or homemade ice cream. 594-7533. --Community Solutions: Mentors meeting for the Community Solutions program will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 814 N. Virginia. --Latinitas Magazine orientation: Latinitas Magazine will have an orientation for teen female high-school students who are interested in journalism and want to contribute to the teen version of www.LatinitasMagazine.org from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Armijo Public Library, 620 E. 7th. 219-8554, e-mail [email protected], www.LatinitasMagazine.org. --Flower Workshop: Learn the tools and skills needed to keep perennial flowers blooming with proper pruning and clipping, at 2 p.m. June 20 at Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Free to Enchanted Gardens Benefit members; $7.50 for others. Reservations requested. 575-524-2886. --Military wives: Gold Star Wives of America will have a luncheon meeting at 11:15 a.m. May 28 at the Fort Bliss Officers Club, 250 Club Road, Fort Bliss. 598-0981. --Westside Welcome Club of El Paso: Westside Welcome Club, which helps introduce newcomers to the area and learn about El Paso and area events, will meet at 10 a.m. June 5 at 6404 Franklin Crest. Free. 584-7857, 581-2314. --Westside Welcome Club: Christina Viesca-Santos, past president of Keep El Paso Beautiful and Assistant County Attorney, will speak at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. June 10 at Hilton Gardens Inn, 111 W. University. $13. 861-9683, 581-2314. --Computer demo: El Paso Macintosh Users Group meets the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1000 Montana. EPMUG is a hands-on-club for Apple computer users to share information and ideas. For the month of June: Mary Carillo gives a free demonstration on "Ringtones" software. 566-2201. --El Paso County Commissioners Court: The court meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays in the Commissioners Court chambers, El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio. www.epcounty.com. Classes, seminars --AARP Driver Safety Class: AARP will teach a driver safety class at 9 a.m. Saturday at Royal Estates of El Paso, 435 S. Mesa Hills. $12, for members; $14 for nonmembers. 833-3332. --Child of a Prisoner: Workshop regarding children of prisoners will be presented by Community Solutions from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Restoration Fellowship Church, 10200 Album. $45, early registration; $75, at the door. 861-7733. --Alternate composition: Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops will host an advanced level Alternate Composition: Exercises from the Bauhaus and Time/Space Studies class from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at 1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla. Class is limited to 16 students. $395. 575-523-8713. --Painting workshop: Valerie Prestidge will introduce New Hot Horizons for Encaustic Painting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Encaustic International Art Studio and Gallery, 7100 Westwind, Suite 120. $85. 833-0454, 581-4737. --Mediterranean herb class: Joan Kief from New Mexico Lavender will present a class on how to grow and use Mediterranean herbs at 10 a.m. Saturday at Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. $15. Reservations: 575-524-1886. --Forgotten Math Seminar: The program to freshen math skills is offered for adults from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sylvan Learning Center, 1757 George Die ter, Suite 114. Free. 629-8774 --Control lighting: Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops will host an advanced level Control Lighting: Portraits On Location & Enhancing Digital Portraits class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday-May 28 at 1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla. Class is limited to 16 students. $750. 575-523-8713. --Roof installations presentations: Presentations provide roofers, builders, homeowners and anyone else interested an overview of the proper methods for roof installations, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at El Paso Association of Builders, 6046 Surety. Presenters will be city building inspectors certified by the International Code Council. 541-4808. --Gang awareness training: The Juvenile Probation Department will present the Big Brothers Big Sisters Brown Bag Training "Gang Awareness and Prevention" at noon Wednesday at Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1724 Wyoming. Participants should bring a sack lunch. RSVP at 544-4203 --Foreclosure prevention: A workshop to prevent losing your home will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 30 at El Dorado High School, 12401 Edgemere. Free. 533-7283. --Day of Fitness: Fort Bliss will host fitness classes from 9 a.m. to noon May 30 at the Stout Physical Fitness Center, including aerobics, spinning, kickboxing, ultimate conditioning, pilates, yoga, gravity and functional training. 568-3526. --EP Women's Fitness Wellness Program: Program for breast recovery patients will be from 11 a.m. to noon beginning June 2 at 1035 Belvidere, Suite 160. Free. Course lasts 10 weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday. Limit: 15 participants. 534-9090. --Swimming lessons: Registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley, Las Cruces. Session 1, June 8-19; Session 2, July 6-17; Session 3, July 20-31. Swim classes will be at Frenger, Laabs and East Mesa pools. 575-541-2563. --Beginning conversational Spanish: Six-week course for people over 55 is sponsored by El Paso Community College from 10 a.m. to noon starting June 2 at Clardy Fox Branch Library, 5515 Roberta Alva. Free. Learn Spanish at your own speed through a "Learn by Doing Approach" and class kits. 831-7803. --Harvest Cooking Class: The recipes for this month's class include cucumbers, green beans and cherries, from 2 to 4 p.m. June 7 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Carol Koenig is the chef. Preregistration required. $30. 575 522-4100. --Childbirth classes: Private classes will be from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning June 6 and Sept. 5 at 1210 N. Main, Las Cruces. Course runs 12 weeks. Registration required. 575-541-6177,Êwww. birthandwellness.com --Drawing for Children: $10 a class from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Art Center, 3101 E. Yandell. 566-2410. --Corn Husk Crafts: Workshop will be from 10 a.m. to noon on June 9 and 11 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, Las Cruces. $10. 575-541-2154. --"How to Find and Secure Public Art Commissions" workshop will be given by Chicago artist Lynn Basa, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. June 10 at the Main Downtown Library, 501 N. Oregon. Enrollment is limited and preregistration is required at www.elpasoartsandculture.org --Airbrush class: Every Saturday by appointment, $35 a class, airbrushing is taught at the Art Center, 3101 E. Yandell. 566-2410. --Pastels for adults and children: Class is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Art Center, 3101 E. Yandell. $10 per class. 566-2410. --Oil painting: Adults learn oil painting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Art Center, 3101 E. Yandell. $15 per class. 566-2410. --Zoo conservation: Teacher's Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Reservations required. www.elpasozoo.org/adventure. --A Musical Journey Into Ancient Mexico: A Family Workshop, sponsored by the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, will be 2 to 4 p.m. June 13 at the museum's auditorium, 4301 Trans Mountain. The musical group Ceiba will lead families with children age 6 and older in an exploration of art and music inspired by the ancient Maya and their neighbors. Free. --Break-dance: Workshop on break dancing will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 15th at Capoeria Quinto Sol Studio, 1931 Myrtle. More dates, location and preregistration are available at www.SummerSlamJam.com --Ballet workshop: El Paso Conservatory of Dance, 4400 N. Mesa, will have a two-week Summer Intensive Workshop for dancers ages 8 to adult with pre-intermediate classes from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., intermediate classes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and advanced classes from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 15-20 and June 22-27. Classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations, character dance and ballet history cost $300, student pre-intermediate; $450, family pre-intermediate; $400, student intermediate or advanced; $600, family intermediate or advanced. 252-5601. --Toys and Games: Learn about and enjoy some of the popular games and toys of the 1800s, presented by Karen Stith for grades 3-6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 16 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Children in the class will make a thaumatrope, a beanbag, spool toys and play classic games such as "Button, button!" Preregistration required. $10. Class limit: 12. 575-522-4100. --Papermaking 101 for grades K-3: Children will learn the art of papermaking from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. They will experiment with glitter, feathers, origami and confetti to make creative designs. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch. $15 Pre-registration is required; Class Limit of 15. 575-522-4100. --Papermaking 101 for grades 4-8: Classes will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Learn the fun and easy art of papermaking. Each student will design their own stationary and learn basic bookbinding techniques to create their own journal along with other paper themed crafts. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch. $20 pre-registration is required; Class Limit: 20. 575-522-4100. --A homebuyer seminar: Learn how to take advantage of the $8,000 stimulus program and how easy it is to buy a home, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 27 at 7362 Remcon. Free lunch. RSVP at 494-0228. --Making the Past Come Alive: 1776 in New Mexico from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30-July 2 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Students grades 5-8 will develop and portray a historical character from the Spanish Colonial era. The class will dress in historically accurate costumes and stage an outdoor time travel performance to the New Mexico of 1776 on the last day. Please bring lunch each day. $50 preregistration required. Class limit: 15. 575-522-4100. --Child-abuse training: Child Protective Services will present the Big Brothers Big Sisters Brown Bag Training "How to Spot and Report Child Abuse and Neglect" at noon Aug. 20 at Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1724 Wyoming. Participants should bring a sack lunch. RSVP at 544-4203.Ê --Self-advocacy training: Paso Del Norte Children's Development Center will present the Big Brothers Big Sisters Brown Bag Training "Self Advocacy" at noon Nov. 10 at Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1724 Wyoming. Participants should bring a sack lunch. RSVP at 544-4203.Ê Sports --Music Under the Lights: Golf enthusiasts can improve their swings in the newly lighted Ascarte driving range at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 6900 Delta. Golfers will be serenaded by mariachi music performed by the Bowie High School Mariachi Band. Golf lovers can buy a small bucket for $2.75 or a large for $4. --Soccer League: American Youth Soccer Organization is having a one-time specially priced registration for its 2009-2010 soccer season from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. May 30 at the Westside Library, 125 Belvidere. The soccer league is open to boys and girls ages 4 (by Sept. 12) to 16.ÊFor this day only, registration begins at $80 for the first player, which includes a jersey, shorts, socks and end-of-year trophy. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification. Pre-register at www.ayso272.org. and bring your completed forms to registration. [email protected]. --Golf tourney: Jordan Memorial Golf Tournament will start at 1 p.m. Saturday at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000 McCombs. The format is a four-man scramble. Contests are planned for longest drive and closest to the pin. $80 per person. Entry deadline is Friday. 240-4848.some --EPCC golf: Classes are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. $89, for adults; and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $59 for juniors at Ascarate Golf Course, 6900 Delta. Four classes. 831-4029, 329-0384. --WWE Smackdown, ECW Live: World Wrestling Entertainment will present Smackdown and Extreme Championship Wrestling Live at 5 p.m. Sunday at the NMSU Pan American Center. $15-$60 tickets on sale at the Pan American Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and 800-745-3000. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Shreveport Sports at 7 p.m. May 29 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. Fireworks show follows the game. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Shreveport Sports at 7 p.m. May 30 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. Come see your favorite mascots including Tiger Woodschuck, Alex Frogriguez, Clammy Sosa and more. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Shreveport Sports at 6 p.m. May 31 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. Featuring 25-cent hot dogs and ice cream. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Wichita Wingnuts at 7 p.m. June 1 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Wichita Wingnuts at 7 p.m. June 2 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Wichita Wingnuts at 7 p.m. June 3 at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. --Teen basketball: Midnight Basketball will start on June 4-Aug. 7. The program will have basketball games played on Thursday and Friday nights from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Nolan Richardson Recreation Center, 4435 Maxwell St. Ages to participate are 15-19 and volunteer coaches are needed. Registration is on-going from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Nolan Richardson Recreation Center. The program is free; all registrants will also receive a free T-shirt for the games. --Women's Golf: Sun City Women's Golf Championship will be at 7:30 a.m. June 25 and 26 at Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood. Entry fee is $100 and includes practice round, greens fees, cart, prizes and luncheon. Deadline is June 11. Open to all female golfers in the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area who have an established Sun Country handicap index of 40.4 or less. 539-2396, 313-5843, 591-0085. --Mini-Sports Leagues: The Parks and Recreation Department offers mini-sports leagues at various recreation centers. $40 per child. 867-6770. --Track and field: Practice and qualifying meets for the Amateur Athletic Union Track and Field National Championships are planned at 9 a.m. May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere. 252-3180, e-mail:[email protected]. --Scholarship golf tournament: The Roy P. Benavidez-Robert Patterson "All Airborne" Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association, will have a Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament with late registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. June 6 at the Underwood Golf Course, Building 3191, Fort Bliss. The tournament will raise money for the Benavidez-Patterson Scholarship Fund. $300, four-person team; $75, individual; $100, hole sponsor; $500, corporate sponsor, includes four-person team. 588-7498, 494-9698. Auditions --Young Ladies Choir: Auditions for the Young Ladies Choir of the El Paso Choral Society will be by appointment Saturday-Sunday at the El Paso Conservatory of Music, 801 N. Mesa. The choir needs six female singers who will be in grades 7-10 in September. The choir will perform in Europe in June 2010. Call 833-0263 to set up an audition. www.elpasoconservatory.org. --Call for artists: The Las Cruces Museum of Art will accept proposals until June 19 for solo and group exhibitions by artists living and working in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas to exhibit work in 2010. Mail proposals to P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces, NM 88004. Prospectus at http://museums.lascruces.org. 575-541-2221. --Auditions: SOL Repertory Theatre is having open auditions from 10 a.m. to noon daily until JuneÊ6 of young people between the ages 12-20 in the El Paso area. Free training from industry professionals. 490-5940. --UTEP auditions: Department of theater and dance will have open auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from 1 to 5 p.m. June 13. 747-8424. --Singers wanted: The El Paso Sungold Adelines, directed by Lanny Desautels, seeks women who sing to join the group. 778-7503. --El Paso Playhouse: El Paso Playhouse seeks people of all ages interested in helping with set-building and backstage duties. No experience necessary. 532-1317. --Las Cruces symphony: The New Horizons Symphony Orchestra in Las Cruces, an amateur volunteer orchestra directed by Oscar Butler, has openings for string and brass players. 505-522-5571. --Gospel Starlights: The Gospel Starlights is seeking a musician to work with a young gospel group. 307-4562, 328-4251, 253-3776. Thursday's events Concerts --Kaskade will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Myst Ultra Lounge, 524 San Francisco. 543-9000. Performing arts --Kevin Downey Jr.: The comedian will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, 1201 Airway. $6, Wednesday and Thursday; $14, Friday and Saturday; $8, Sunday. 779-5233, www.Laff2nite.com. On stage --'The Wizard of Oz': The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" with dinner performances at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and matinee performances without dinner at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Dinner Theatre, UTEP"Union, 207 West Wing. $26-$38, dinner performances; $12-$22, no-dinner performances. Tickets on sale at 747-5234, Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. Children ages 3 and younger aren't allowed. 747-6060. Sports --Diablos baseball: The El Paso Diablos host the Pensacola Pelicans at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 755-2000, www.diablos.com. --UTEP golf:"Classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 28 at Ascarate Golf Course, 6900 Delta. $100 for four classes. Juniors and adults. 747-5845, 329-0384. Events --Exhibit 31: An art exhibit by Karma Llegna Renee will open at 7 p.m. Thursday at HusH Gallery, 504 N. Stanton. --Aging to Perfection: Senior expo will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Entertainment, health screenings and more. Free. 533-0998, ext. 116. --Mario Parra: A Retrospective and "Creative Contrasts" featuring Pat Olchefski-Winston, Pitalu Olvera, Bruce Porter and Mark Rojas will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through June 21 at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. 543-6747. --Night of the Dragon: Chinese music, food, beverages and a surprise live cultural performance will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. $7, members; $10, nonmembers. Join the museum as a member and get in free. Recommended for ages 18 and older. RSVP 532-1707. --Book sale: The Friends of Memorial Park Library will have a book sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Books at the Park at Memorial Park Bookstore, 3200 Copper. 564-9045. --Pet Care-A-Van: The city of El Paso Department of Public Health's Animal Services Division will provide free spay and neuter services for pets in the Pet Care-A-Van on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 6:30 a.m. Thursday in the parking Lot of Sue Young Park, 9730 Diana. Pet owners must arrive by 6:30 a.m., and those with proof of low-income eligibility should bring verification. Owners should plan to leave animals at the Pet Care-A-Van for a few hours. Pets may drink water until the time of surgery, adult animals should not have solid food after 6 p.m. the night before their surgery, and pets 4 months to 1 year should not have solid food after 11 p.m. the night before surgery. Pets younger than 4 months, older than 6 years, females in heat or males whose testicles have not descended will not be spayed or neutered. 842-1000. Health --Cancer support: Del Sol Regional Oncology Center will host Dialogue, a support group for cancer patients and their families, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Del Sol Regional Oncology Center, second floor, 10460 Vista Del Sol. 595-9053. --Diabetes support: Del Sol Diabetes Treatment Center will have a diabetes support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Del Sol Regional Oncology Center, 10555 Vista Del Sol, Suite 100. Free. Call to confirm attendance. 594-5927. Meetings --The Youth Initiative Program: Guest speakers will be Geyland Martinez, Pride Center, and Patrick Perez, professional speaker and performer, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Housing Authority assembly room, 5300 E. Paisano. --AARP: Vista Hills Chapter will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the East Side Senior Center, Room 105, 3200 Fierro. Guest speaker will be Dorothy Baca, community director, El Paso Electric Co. 591-1767. --Woman's Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce: The group will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. 568-8614. --El Paso A&M Club: The club will have its monthly social at 6 p.m. Thursday at Monteleone's, 3023 Gateway. 731-1185. --El Paso Quilters Association: Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2155 Wedgewood. Potluck dinner. 779-6785. 851-3145. |