2008 Events / Repeating Events

2008

June

June 7 - July 3, Shirley Simmons Exhibit,

At Cibola Arts. Landscapes in oil. Check Cibola website for directions, contact information and gallery hours.

June 15, Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds

Sunday's popular all day gymkhaana rodeo draws visitors and competitors from across the state and even adjacent states. Monthly through August. Sponsored by the Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo Association. Red Kingston, 505-847-2708. Limited vendor tables @ $26/each, Sonya Greene, 505-0535.

June 25, Senior Center Open House

2-4 pm at the newly renovated Mountainair Senior Center, 107 Summit, just past the light. Tour of renovated and redecorated facility, refreshments, live music, information on Senior Center programs. Call 847-2885.

June 27-28, New Mexico Junior Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds

Red Kingston, 505-847-2708, Sonya Greene, 505-0535.

Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sept / Nov / Dec

July

July 5, Annual Firecracker Jubilee

Mountainair's longest running event, this year the Saturday after the fourth instead of the usual "Saturday before the 4th." Jubilee is an old-fashioned, small town Independence Day celebration: morning parade open to anyone and everything that rides, drives, walks or rolls. Prizes for entries. The parade ends at the Mountainair Activity Center (former Campgrounds), followed by a day of fun with BBQ, all kinds of food and beverages, games, live music, crafts, vendors, a funday pet show and more, with the traditional Fireworks at dusk followed by dancing through the night. For more details, download/ print Firecracker Jubilee poster or contact Kathy Anglin (Town Hall, 847-2321) not just for information but to volunteer or make donations.

Pictures and description of Jubilee 2007: Jubilee! - Parade Pictures - More Jubilee

Saturday July 5, Cibola Gallery Opening

Deb Vetterman Exhibit: Portraits in oil, through month of July. Reception 2 pm to 4 pm. Check Cibola website for directions, contact information and gallery hours.

July 6, Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds

July 12th, Concert: Summer Night under the Stars

Evening concert in front of the Dr. Saul Recreation Center (site of proposed Mountainair Town Square). Bring your own chairs, blankets, and food to enjoy free entertainment (In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside the community center). Music by The Paul Kayser band (featuring traditional American, suitable for dancing in the street. Concert series presented by Manzano Mountain Arts Council. Contact.

July 26th, Concert: Summer Night under the Stars

Evening concert, street in front of the Dr. Saul Recreation Center (site of proposed Mountainair Town Square). Bring your own chairs, blankets, and food to enjoy free entertainment (In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside the community center). Music by Sons of the Rio Grande (western swing band), suitable for dancing in the street. Concert series presented by Manzano Mountain Arts Council. Contact

August

August 1-31, Cibola Group Exhibit

Annual August exhibit on Sunflower theme. Check Cibola website for directions, contact information and gallery hours.

August 3, Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds

August 9th, Concert: Summer Night under the Stars

Evening concert in front of the Dr. Saul Recreation Center (site of proposed Mountainair Town Square). Bring your own chairs, blankets, and food to enjoy free entertainment (In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside the community center). Music by The Daddyos (50s rock and roll), suitable for dancing in the street. Concert series presented by Manzano Mountain Arts Council. Contact.

August 21-23, Sunflower Poetry Writing Workshop, Shaffer Hotel

Thursday afternoon through noon Saturday, participants encoraged to read at the Poet & Writers Picnic Saturday afternoon. Download Flyer and Workshop Brochure. Contact Dale Harris, poetdale@yahoo.com

August 23, Annual Poets and Writers Picnic, Shaffer Hotel

From 12n - 5 pm, in the garden at the gazebo. Concurrent with Sunflower. Download Picnic Flyer. Contact Dale Harris, poetdale@yahoo.com

August 23, Mountainair Annual Sunflower Festival

At the Dr Saul Community Center and throughout the town. Visit the MMAC Sunflower Festival page for general event information & forms, Contact Bert Herrman about Hat competition and Sandra Steinlage about Chili Cook-off, Mail registrations to Manzano Mountain Arts Council (MMAC), PO Box 534, Mountainair, NM 87036. Silent auction coordinator Nancy Stone, 505.979.1787 or email2stone@ yahoo.com. For information about MMAC membership, events, programs or meetings, contact Ray Terhorst, (505) 847-2855, email ray032483@gmail.com

September

Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sept / Nov / Dec

October

November

November 20, ShareFest

At the Dr Saul Community Center, 5:30 pm. Penultimate Thursday of the month unless otherwise announced. Open Mic Night. Bring something to share and display your talents - baked goods, covered dish, crafts, performance. Live music - everyone encouraged to bring an instrument. Contact Dennis Fulfer.847-0269, email webaab@aol.com or Kay Stillion, 847-2301, for more information.

December

Holiday Crafts Fair, date TBA.

At the Dr Saul Community Center. Contact Joan Page, 505.847.0530, Out of Tyme Shoppe, for vendor registration and information

Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sept / Nov / Dec

Repeating & Ongoing Events

Art, etc., Thursdays, 10 am

Informal group for painting and other arts, meeting weekly at the Mountainair Methodist Church. Shirley Simmons, 384-0038, ssimmons@swcp.com. or Addie Draper, addiemdraper@mac.com

Mountainair Community Choir, Mondays, 6:30 pm

Rehearsals for Annual Christmas Cantata (December 16) at the Mountnainair Methodist Church.

Chamber of Commerce Montly Luncheon Meetings

11:30 am. TBA Tuesday at the Shaffer unless otherwise announced. mcc@mountainairchamber.com

Town Council Meetings

Joe J Brazil Auditorium at Mountainair Campgrounds, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 pm. To place an item on the agenda, contact Town of Mountainair no later than Wednesday preceeding the meeting. E-mail (use subject line to indicate Town Council business): mountainairmayor@uphi.net. Phone: (505) 847-2321. Fax: (505) 847-2589

Planning Comminssion Meetings

1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, Town Hall, 5:30 pm. E-mail Town of Mountainair (indicate Planning Commission business on subject line). Phone: (505) 847-2321. Fax: (505) 847-2589

School Board Meetings

1st Tuesday of each month. Superintendent's Office, 7 pm. E-mail Superintendent Jay Mortensen (indicate School Board meeting business on subject line)

Manzano Mountain Arts Council Meetings

For meeting times, location and agenda, conytact Ray Terhorst, (505) 847-2855, email ray032483@gmail.com

5th Sunday Sing: every month with five Sundays

Community sing followed by potluck. Sponsored by Mountainair Christian Alliance. Contact local churches for schedule and more information.

GED Classes at UpHi. Contact Joan Page for more information.

Monthly SHARE Program: cooperative food purchasing and community network

Sponsored by Grace Ministries, Mountainair. Call for monthly ordering information and dates, and delivery dates and times. 847-0114, 847-9750. E-mail (write "SHARE" + "order" or "question" in subject line)