Friday, September 20th
Grand Opening: Wilma’s Wearable Art – 11am – 5pm – 305 Rio Communities Blvd – Please stop by and check out Wilma’s beautiful small business! There will be hand crafted jewelry and gifts, art supplies stocked, and teacher-led classes available. Stop on by this awesome grand opening for a cup of coffee and great conversation with Wilma!
Belen Art League Presents Fall 2024 Gallery Show – 12pm – 5pm – Belen Art League – Free admission to the world of mixed media art creations featuring local talented artists.
Belen Farmers’ Market – 4:30pm – 7pm – Anna Becker Park – Come out and support our local farmers! Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at the Belen farmers market.
Night of Worship and Prayer – 6:30pm – Calvary Chapel Rio Grande – Join Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley for a wonderful night together with your friends and family!
Saturday, September 21st
Blue Star Mothers of Valencia County – Meeting – 9am – Daniel D. Fernandez Memorial Park – The Blue Star Mothers of Valencia County meets at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Daniel D. Fernandez Memorial Park in Los Lunas. Tell them about your service, family members, or friends’ military service so they can add them to their mailing list. For information, call 505-980-4759 or email bluestarmothersvalenciaco@gmail.com.
Arts & Cultural District Progress Meeting 3 – 10am – Belen Public Library – Join us as we present the draft Arts and Cultural Economic Plan, share your feedback, and learn about the next steps toward State Authorization.
Desert Willow & Pollinator Festival – 10am – 3pm – Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area – Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting its annual Desert Willow & Pollinator Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area. Join in for a fun-filled day of learning and celebration of pollinators, enjoy a native plant sale, food trucks, vendors as well as pollinator presentations starting at 11 a.m.
Scary Movie Double Feature! It and It2 – 11am – Belen Business Center – The City of Belen Employee Appreciation Committee and the Belen Public Library present a spooky double feature this Saturday, September 21st. We will screen It and It2 starting at 11 a.m. in the Belen Business Center, 719 S Main St. Entry is just $5 a person, and concessions will be available for purchase! Please join us and bring your own chair or blanket.
Belen Art League Presents Fall 2024 Gallery Show – 12pm – 5pm – Belen Art League – Free admission to the world of mixed media art creations featuring local talented artists.
Public Art Community Workshops with Paula Castillo – 1pm – 3pm – Belen Public Library – We’re excited to bring a new pocket park to our community, and we need your ideas and input to make it truly special. These charming mini-parks, often no larger than a few house lots, transform small urban spaces into vibrant public areas. They offer a breath of fresh air in our busy city life, perfect for relaxation and recreation. Join our planning team and be part of this exciting project! The series of Public Art Community Workshops in August and September will be led by Paula Castillo.
Sunday, September 22nd
Historic Tomé Jail and Casita Open to the Public – 11am – 3pm – Historic Tomé Jail – The town of Tomé Land Grant invites the public to visit the historic jail and casita at the Tomé Church Plaza, 18 Church Loop. Visitors are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday.
