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April-May Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mountain View Market Co-op Classes and Events for Spring:
April 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Aromatherapy ($25 or $20 for members)

REIKI MASTER AwRa Bolling
presents:
April 12– How Sound Affects Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit. Explore the effects sound has on the body, mind, emotions and spirit. You will learn to recognize and feel where particular sounds register in your body. Why do certain sounds irritate or relax you? Do you feel out of tune? Learn how to give yourself a sound tune-up. 3 hours with Crystal Bowls, handouts provided. 1-4 pm $25/$20 for members.
May 3– How to be Empowered through Forgiveness. Forgiveness is like peeling an onion, with its many layers. 20 year cancer survivor AwRa Bolling will share how forgiveness, meditation, and love for self and others, among other things can free and heal you. An interactive discussion. 1-4 pm $25/$20 for members.
April 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Detox Class ($15 or $12 for members)
April 26, 2 p.m. Annual Member Meeting! Great Food, Informative Speakers and the Democratic Process at work! The Annual meeting will have: informative session about the Patronage Rebate System facilitated by Albuquerque’s La Montanita Coop Board Member Marshal Klaus
April 29, 6:30-9 p.m., Leonard Orr, the father of Rebirthing — Stories of Breath, Politics and The Eternal Soul (advance tickets $30 or $25 for co-op members, $35 at the door — call 382-8771)
May 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Iridology ($10 or $8 for members)
May 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Chemical Free Home Care
May 17, 1-3 p.m.: Artisan Bread Baking, a hands on class with informative lecture. All of the classes are taught by Erica Williams, except for artisan baking, taught by our own Gabriel Rochelle, orthodox priest, baker, calligrapher and cyclist.

Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces

Instant Curb Appeal
Join us on some quick tips to create curb appeal. We’ll work through
some design principles for creating a beautiful entrance to your home.
This presentation begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Enchanted
Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Free to Enchanted Gardens
benefit members; $7.50 per person. Reservations requested. For
information or to reserve a space, call 524-1886.

History of Chiles
The Las Cruces Chapter of the New Mexico Native Plant Society sponsors
at presentation by Denise Coon on the “History of Chiles in New
Mexico.” The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Wed., April 9 in the
Conference Room of the Social Center at the University Terrace Good
Samaritan Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces. For more
information, call 541-1877.

Herb and Flower Window Boxes
Learn to select, plant, and care for herbs and flowers in window boxes
for flavorful cooking. This workshop begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
April 12 at Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces.
Free to Enchanted Gardens benefit members; $7.50 per person.
Reservations requested. For information or to reserve a space, call
524-1886.

Native Plant Hike
The Las Cruces Chapter of the Native Plant Society will lead a hike in
the Jarilla Mountains on Saturday, April 12. Participants should meet
at 8 a.m. at the east end of the Rio Grande Bank parking lot at the
corner of University and Telshor to carpool. Field trips extend into
the afternoon, so pack water and a lunch.  Wear appropriate clothing
and sun protection. For more information, call 524-1877.

Patio Makeover
Learn to create an inviting outdoor room for entertaining or
relaxation. We will present  easy tips and guidelines for decorating an
outdoor garden room. The class begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19
at Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Free to
Enchanted Gardens benefit members; $7.50 per person. Reservations
requested. For information or to reserve a space, call 524-1886.

Presentation on the Galapagos Islands
Storm Sermay will present a talk and slide show on a recent trip to
the Galapagos Islands for the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society on Wed.,
April 16. This presentation is part of the Mesilla Valley Audubon
Society meeting that begins at 7 p.m. on Wed., March 19 in the Hallmark
Building of the Village at Northrise, 2882 N. Roadrunner Parkway. For
more information, call 521-1358 or e-mail wlawhit@zianet.com.

Fabulous Patio Pots
Design amazing patio pots filled with color and scent that will last
all summer long. Learn which plants work best in sun or shade, as well
as other planting tips. This presentation begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
April 26 at Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Free
to Enchanted Gardens benefit members; $7.50 per person. Reservations
requested. For information or to reserve a space, call 524-1886.

• EVERY WEDNESDAY from 4-6 p.m. Weekly Peace Vigil at the Federal Building, Church and Griggs, in downtown Las Cruces. Bring signs, water and sunscreen.

• EVERY MONDAY from 5-6 p.m., Peace Vigil at Veteran’s Park, under the rotunda. For information visit http://clearmindzen.org

• EVERY SATURDAY, CineMatinee. Each and every Saturday afternoon, a quality-talking picture (with an occasional silent one) will be screened at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block south of the plaza. The general theme of this ongoing series is life in the West, which could mean the ‘new’ West, the old West, the historical West, or anything in between. At least one film a month for this series will have a ‘New Mexico Connection,’ drawing from the vast pool of movies made in the state or perhaps featuring a star/story from New Mexico talent. All screenings begin at 1.30p.m., unless otherwise noted. Admission is $4, or $1 for Mesilla Valley Film Society members. For more information, please call 524-8287 or 522-0286 or visit our web site: www.fountaintheatre.org

April 5 – The Silence of Cricket Coogler (2000, 90 minutes, not rated) Back by popular demand, with special guest, Paula Moore, whose new book, Cricket in the Web, has just been released. The brutal rape and murder in 1949 of Ovida “Cricket” Coogler, a young waitress in Las Cruces who was last seen alive in an official state car, evolved into one of the wildest, strangest and precedent-setting cases in American history. Referenced in the public media over the past half century as one of the most compelling, mysterious and perplexing murder cases in the nation’s history, including non-fiction references by noted mystery author Tony Hillerman, this documentary is a gripping revelation of all that occurred. Ms. Moore will share her new findings on the case, and be available for questions and a book signing.
April 12 – Off the Map (2003, 105 minutes, rated R, made in New Mexico) Off the Map avoids conventional drama (hardly any event leads to an outcome you could expect), but the lean, sharp dialogue and superb performances make this movie a rich, human comedy. The New Mexico landscape glows in the sun and helps give Off the Map a quiet but mysterious vision of life.
April 19 – Angel-A (2005, 90 minutes, rated R in French w/ subtitles) Andre is a petty criminal in debt to everyone he knows. With only 24 hours to come up with a serious haul of cash before his troubles worsen, Andre decides he’s better off dead and heads to a bridge to commit suicide.
April 26 – The Harvey Girls (1946, 101 minutes, not rated, partially shot in New Mexico) CineMatinee explores a new genre, the musical!! The story line is fictional, to be sure, but it’s based on real-life circumstances. Fred Harvey established a chain of restaurants along the Santa Fe Railroad line in the 1870s. The Harvey Girls who ran the places were more than waitresses; they were civilizing influences on the Old West. The movie relates the experiences of a group of these young women, and one in particular, as they open a new rail-stop eatery in Sandrock, Arizona.
May 3 -Santitos (2000, rated R, 100 minutes, in Spanish w/subtitles) A holy innocent walks through the halls of sin driven by foggy logic and the faith of a saint in Santitos, a hilarious Mexican comedy of Catholicism, religious visions and wrestling stars.
Screening before Santitos will be the 10 minute short film, The Tehuacan Project, a narrative documentary about two Lucia and Jesus, both deaf from childhood disease, who find their way to Tehuacan, Mexico, in hopes of finding a cure at Mexico’s first school for the deaf. Narrated by Adrien Brody. Executive producer is Brad Pitt.
May 10 – Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973, 122 minutes-director’s cut, Rated R) Mr. Garrett was killed 100 years ago this year, and to denote that very historic local event, we offer a special screening of this film, directed by Sam Peckinpah (The Wild Bunch, Ballad of Cable Hogue).
May 17 – Payday (1972, Rated R, 102 minutes) Featuring live music by James Michael before the screening, beginning at approximately 1 p.m.
May 24 – A Prairie Home Companion (2006, PG-13, 105 minutes) In gleeful anticipation of finally having the opportunity to see a live version of this long-running NPR show, we are pleased to screen the film version of Garrison Keillor’s fine program. And with that in mind, we will be giving away a pair of tickets to the live show, which will take place on May 31.
May 31 – Coyote Waits (2003, 107 minutes, not rated, made in New Mexico) Based on Tony Hillerman’s bestselling novel, Coyote Waits once again teams together Hillerman characters, Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn.
• Wednesday, April 2 – Friday, April 4, J.Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium, entitled “Justice for Immigrants,” NMSU main campus in Las Cruces. With a plenary session, panel discussions, photographic exhibitions, music, roundtables and a multimedia presentation, the three-day event promises to offer a multifaceted look at one of the most compelling issues facing our region and the nations on either side of the border. The symposium is free and open to the public. Spanish/English translation will be provided. Opening speaker on the evening of April 2 is Dolores Huerta. The Department of Government has a Social Justice Award, which, is given each year at the start of the J. Paul Taylor Symposium. The ceremony for the award will be on Wednesday, April 2, at the Kent Hall Museum at 4 pm. The schedule for this symposium is at the following website: http://www.nmsu.edu/~artsci/jpt_symp/Schedule2.htm For more details about the program, maps, direction and contact information, visit: http://www.nmsu.edu/~artsci/jpt_symp/2008/immigration.htm

• Fridays, April 4 and 18, May 2 and 16, 7 p.m. Bob Burns Productions hosts the open mic Howling Coyote Coffeehouse at Mastery in Life Center, 575 North Main Downtown Mall, first and third Fridays open mic music and poetry, refreshments. Doors open at 6:30. More information, Bob Burns, 525-

Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 20, 2:30 p.m. Workshops titled Turning Negative Emotions into Positive Outcomes with Al Galves, Ph.D., repeated April 17 at 7:00 pm and April 20 at 2:30 pm. at Mastery in Life Center, 575 North Main Downtown Mall. $15.00. Call 575-523-4847 for details and ticket purchase.

Saturday, April 19, 6:30 a.m. Birding Hike. The Mesilla Valley Audubon Society will lead a birding hike to the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, New Mexico’s newest state park and  home to a wide variety of migrating and breeding birds at this time of year. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Arroyo Plaza parking lot at 2301 E. Lohman Ave. (near Wild Birds Unlimited). The easy walking trip will last until noon, so bring a snack/lunch, water, and sun protection. For more information, contact 382-2080 or griffinbio@gmail.com

• Thursday, April 24, and May 22, 7 p.m. Progressive Voter Alliance monthly meeting, Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite. More information, www.pva-nm.org

• Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Earth Day Celebration! Apodaca Park, Solano and Madrid. Speakers, live music, kids’ activities, vendors, food, workshops and more. Join us! For more information visit www.myspace.com/earthdaylascruces or e-mail Colleen Boyd at cboyd@nmsu.edu

Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. You Can Heal Your Life, the movie starring Louise Hay, author of the book by the same name.
Sponsored jointly by Mastery in Life Center of Religious Science and Quintessential. tickets $4.00; $3.00 students, seniors and Film Society Members. Call 575-523-4847.

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