City of Roswell Fall Guide 2023

KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL

EVENTS

Recycled DIY Art & Craft

Saturday, October 14 10:00am - 4:00pm

Keep Roswell Beautiful will be joining the Roswell Museum’s Science & Art Festival to host a Recycled DIY Art & Craft area where attendees can turn empty water bottles, empty milk jugs, and other discarded items into holiday decorations and other art/crafts. Keep Roswell Beautiful will provide all needed materials to make an art or craft item using recycled/ repurposed items.

Fall Community Cleanup

Saturday, October 21 8:30am - 10:30am

Keep Roswell Beautiful partners with Hispano Chamber and other groups to organize a community cleanup event at a Roswell Park.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mother Goose

Tuesdays English 10:30am Bilingual 5:00pm

Ages 0-3

A weekly lapsit program that focuses on nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music and other interactives.

Preschool Program

Wednesdays 10:30am

Ages 3-5

A fun school readiness program that includes songs, stories, fingerplays, counting, puppets and music.

Music and Movement

Thursdays 10:30am

Ages 3-5

Time to stay, sway, jump, slump, twirl, curl, tap, clap, hop and stop to music.

MONTHLY

Roswell Chess Encounter

1st Saturdays

Ages 19+

10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for every level of experience from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and play; we provide the board, pieces and clocks. Roswell Chess Encounter is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) led by USCF Certified Chess Coach Mark Austin.

STEM or STEAM

1st & 3rd Saturdays

11:00am - 1:00pm

Science and Art collide for a fun and educational drop-in program.

Movies, LEGOS and Popcorn

2nd Saturdays

11:00am

Visit the Library or follow us on Facebook for the free monthly movie title.

Gardening at the Library

3rd Saturdays

10:00am

Join us for seasonal information on New Mexico soil, plants and water. Led by Drew Garnett, New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Services.

Table Top Games

1st & 4th Sundays

2:30pm - 5:00pm

We provide the games, you provide the fun at the drop-in program.

Financial Finesse

2nd Sundays

2:30pm

Topics range from preventing identity theft, saving, requesting a free credit report and financial planning. Presented by Association of Financial Educators Divisional Speaker Alfonso Holguin.

Third Sunday Art

3rd Sundays

2:30pm

Discover the beauty of homemade art at the library.

Crochet with Sabrina

August 6 (then every other Sunday) 3:00pm - 4:00pm

This program is a sanctuary for yarn enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start one here. A variety of yarns and hook provided.

Book Club

3rd Thursdays 5:00pm

Ages 19+

Visit the library to check out the featured book.

Yuletide Festival

Saturday, December 16 10:30am - 1:00pm

Join us for cookie decorating with Santa’s elves, a Yuletide craft and a special gift from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Saturday, December 30 11:00am - 12:30pm

Celebrate the year 2024 with a noon day balloon drop, music, craft, and treats.

Stuffed-Animal Sleepover

Friday, August 25

Have you ever wondered what happens at the library at night? We will share our secret world with your stuffed-animal friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Drop off your Stuffed Animal: Friday, August 25 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Pick up your Stuffed Animal: Saturday, August 26 between 10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Piñata Festival

Fri-Sun, Sept 8 - 10

Join us at the Chaves County Courthouse. Visit the Roswell Public Library’s table at the Piñata Festival and show us your library card.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Saturday, September 23

Celebrate Hispanic histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Ring of Fire - Annular Solar Eclipse

Saturday, October 14 9:15am - 12:15pm

Roswell will be on the path of annular solar eclipse. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth. During this time the Sun will be seen as a ring of fire around the moon. To safely observe this event, proper eye protection must be worn. The Roswell Public Library will provide the proper eye protection and other activities during the annular solar eclipse.

Día de los Muertos

Saturday, October 28 10:00am - 1:00pm

Those who passed are alive in our memories. A continuous echo that at certain occasions becomes louder. As death is an integral part of life, Día de los Muertos celebrates the people of our past as we celebrate life. This event is held with the support of the Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce and includes cultural and educational activities.

Veterans Day

Saturday, November 11

Honor all branches of service by wearing purple or red, white and blue. Learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by reading our storywalk and pay your respects to the veterans who are no longer with us at the White Table Display.

COMMUNITY NEWS

RECREATION

SPECIAL EVENTS

CLUE™ Live!

Friday, October 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Ages 18+ | $10/participant

Who did it? Join Miss Scarlet, Col. Mustard and the characters of the board game CLUE ™ for a night of mystery. Use your detective skills to solve a murder. This event takes place at the Adult Center.

Karaoke

Friday, November 17 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ages 18+ | $5/participant

Join us for a night of socializing with friends, family, fun, laughter and music. Warm up your vocal cords and pick out your favorite songs! Grab the mic and sing along at the Adult Center.

Light Up The Night 5K

Friday, December 8 6:00pm - 10:00pm

All Ages | $35/participant

Join us for a very festive holiday 5K fun run! The course, along with the runners and walkers, will be decked out in holiday lights. Race will begin at Cielo Grande Recreation Area.

Disney™

Friday, Sept 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Paranormal Entertainment

Friday, Oct 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Musical Theatre

Friday, Nov 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm

All Holidays Included

Friday, Dec 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lord of the Rings™

Friday, Jan 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages 18+ | $10/team

Calling all brainiacs! Register your team of up to four players to compete in a trivia contest to see who truly knows their stuff! Have fun, compete with teams and win prizes!

at the Roswell Adult Center

All fitness classes are continuous and included with membership or daily fee. Ages 18+

Active Adults

Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Great for seniors and adults of all ages. Small group personal training consisting of a dynamic warm-up, aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a static cooldown. Helps with your cardio strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Senior Workout POPULAR!

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00am - 10:30am

A workout that is good for different levels of mobility. All movements can be easily adjusted to fit most people’s needs. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Stretching POPULAR!

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am - 10:00am

Loosen those muscles and joints from head to toe with some relaxing guided stretches. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Aerobics POPULAR!

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am - 10:00am

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join us for an exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic movement with stretching and strength training. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Step Aerobics POPULAR!

Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Step up, around and down on a 4-inch platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate and strengthen your muscles. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Yoga

Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00am - 12:00pm

Yoga enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Learn some of the most common poses that are physically challenging, but at a slower pace for beginners. Takes place at the Adult Center.

Line Dance Class POPULAR!

Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sept 7 - Oct 12, Oct 19 - Nov 30

Ages 18+ | $15

In this class you will learn a variety of line dances and western struts. This is a fun way to exercise at the Adult Center.

Intermediate Line Dance Class NEW!

Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sept 7 - Oct 12, Oct 19 - Nov 30

Ages 18+ | $15

When you feel you have the hang of the basics, then STEP on down to the Adult Center to learn some advanced line dancing.

Beginner to Roller Skating

Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sept 5 - Oct 10, Oct 17 - Nov 28

Ages 18+ | $28

Learn the basics like start, stop, forward and backward skating. Put them together and you’re rollin’. Class takes place at the Adult Center.

Folklorico Class

Mondays, $19 Aug 14 - Oct 2, Oct 23 - Dec 11

Ages 5-12 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Ages 13-49 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 50+ 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people through its movement and music. Classes take place at the Recreation & Aquatic Center.

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

Water Aerobics

Included with membership or daily fee

Mon/Wed 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Looking for a low-impact exercise in the water? This type of exercise is similar to normal aerobics, but since it’s done in the water, it places less strain on your joints. Intensity level is low/moderate.

Swim Lessons (6 Sessions)

Tues/Thurs

Sept 5 - 21, Oct 10 - 26, Nov 7 - 23, Dec 5 - 21

Ages 3-12 • $65

Pre-K • Ages 3-5 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Guppies • Ages 5-9 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Sharks • Ages 6-12 5:00pm - 5:30pm

SPLASH on in with fall swim lessons!

Pre-K and Guppies lessons are basic-level courses that are designed for students with limited water experience. Sharks lessons are for children with some experience in the water independently, those who can float without support and can recover to a vertical position on their own.

Adult Basketball Tournament

September 2 & 3 8:00am - 6:00pm

Ages 16+ | $150/team (up to 8 per team)

Come play our weekend long 5v5 basketball tournament. Captains will need to register and are required to send their roster to ma.mireles@roswell-nm.gov

Youth Basketball League

Registration starts August 1

Season starts October 16

Kids 5-6, Girls 7-8, Boys 7-8 | $45/player

Dribble and score in this fun-filled Youth Basketball League! Our sports leagues are designed to teach the fundamentals. This is a great way to get exercise, learn balance, hand-eye coordination, strategy and social skills while having fun. In this league, every player is a winner!

All sports take place at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center

ARTS & CRAFTS

Roswell Adult Center

Open Studio is continuous and included with membership or daily fee. All Adult Center programs are ages 18+

Lapidary Open Studio

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm

Cut some rocks! Use our tools and machines to cut, shape, shine and create beauty from the earth. Lapidary 101 required for open studio participation.

Painting Open Studio

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 8:00pm

Explore and create your own works of art with others in a shared place.

Stained-Glass Open Studio

Mon/Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 6:00pm

Use what you’ve learned in our stained-glass classes in this open-studio time.

TECHNOLOGY

How to Computer

Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sept 7 - Oct 12, Oct 19 - Nov 30

Ages 18+ | $15

This flexible, slow-paced curriculum is intended to take you from no knowledge to self-sufficient. This class takes place at the Adult Center.

Intermediate Computer Class

Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sept 7 - Oct 12, Oct 19 - Nov 30

Ages 18+ | $15

Learn the basics of word processing. Download, upload and export documents to and from your computer. This class takes place at the Adult Center.

Lapidary 101

Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sept 5 - Oct 12, Oct 17 - Nov 30

$25

You will never know its treasure until you see the inside. Learn how to find the right rock, cut and shape it until its beauty shines through.

Stained Glass Class

Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sept 7 - Oct 12, Oct 19 - Nov 30

Fridays 9:00am - 11:00am

Sept 8 - Oct 13, Oct 20 - Nov 24

$30

Learn the techniques that are involved with creating pieces of art using colored glass. All supplies are provided and participants will finish with a completed project. Each class runs 6 weeks.

YOUTH

Homeschool PE

Tues/Thurs 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sept 12 - 28

Grades K-8 | $32

Get up, get out and get moving with our Homeschool PE Program! This three-week class helps homeschool children socialize and interact with others while engaging in movement and activities. Takes place at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The landfill’s hours of operation are: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm, and Sat 7am - 2pm.

EVENTS

September 9

Chalk the Walk

October 14

Roswell Science & Art Festival

November 11

Playtime

December 9

Shrinky Dink Ornaments

Each second Saturday of the month, museum admission is free to Roswell residents and there are free, all-ages activities from 10am to 1pm and a planetarium show at 11am to explore and enjoy.

Family After Hours

Thursday, September 28 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Free

Join us for this family-friendly art night spectacular! Led by RISD Arts Connect teachers, make art inspired by the museum’s outdoor art collection and learn about movement, texture, color and form. Light refreshments provided.

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Chalk the Walk

Saturday, September 9

Draw Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Awards announced at 2:30pm

30” by 40” Square $10

60” by 60” Square $15

All Ages | Register at roswellmuseum.org Events Page

It’s the time of year for Roswell’s most creative citizens to turn the Spring River Trail into their canvas. Gather your friends, family, classmates, community group, or come on your own to create a sidewalk full of color during September’s Second Saturday and Chalk the Walk event! This year’s new award categories are: Trompe I’oeil, Favorite Art Genre, Space Travel and Mandalas.

Museum Day Roswell

Saturday, September 16

10:00am - 5:00pm | Free

Participate in Museum Day Roswell, a free event to encourage exploration of our local museums in recognition of the extraordinary power of museums to provide insight and inspiration! Each venue will be offering different opportunities from art activities to scavenger hunts, tours and even a flight simulator experience! Those that visit every museum that day and get stamps in a passport activity will be entered into a raffle to win fun museum merchandise and memberships.

RMAC Foundation Breakfast at Tiffany’s Brunch & Fundraiser

Saturday, September 23

10:30am | $150/person for Event & Raffle

Enjoy our Brunch & Fundraiser at the Roswell Museum, all proceeds benefiting the museum. Brunch prepared by Chef Melinda Creamer; Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar by Peppers Bar & Grill. Live auction and raffle during event. Purchase tickets at one.bidpal.net/rmacfbreakfastattiffanys

Holiday Artisan Market

Nov 10 - Dec 31

Opening Night Reception:

Friday, November 10 5:00pm - 9:00pm

The Roswell Museum and the Pecos Valley Potters Guild invite you to shop for distinctive, one-of-a-kind gifts from over 30 artists at the third annual Holiday Artisan Market in support of local and regional artists and the RMAC Foundation. Artist Call Open through September 8. See Museum website for opening night tickets and details.

CLASSES

Fall Adult Clay Classes

Session 1: Intermediate - Advanced

Tuesdays, Sept 12 - Oct 30 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 2: Beginning - Advanced

Tuesdays, Sept 12 - Oct 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Session 3: Beginning - Advanced

Thursdays, Sept 14 - Nov 2 9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 4: Beginning - Advanced

Thursdays, Sept 14 - Nov 2 6:00pm - 9:00pm

$160 Members | $195 Non-members

Our 8-week adult clay classes provide an in-depth exploration of the clay medium. Students will investigate forms and glazes fired in a reductive atmosphere. Students will make a variety of vessels and sculptures of their own design. Sessions 1-3 are taught by Aria Finch and Session 4 is taught by Anna Edwards. Class includes additional openstudio time. First-time students are always welcome. Clay and tools available for purchase.

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 9 10:00am - 1:00pm

Celebrate the holidays with a hot chocolate bar, cookies, crafts, gallery tours, planetarium show, and a visit from Santa!

Fall Kids Clay Classes

Tuesdays, Sept 12 - Oct 17

Session 1: 1st Grade to Age 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Session 2: Ages 9 to Teen 4:30pm - 5:30pm

$65 Members | $75 Non-members

This after-school course will introduce students to working with hand-building and the basics of sculpting with clay. Students will end the class series with their own handmade pieces. Supplies are included.

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