City of Roswell Winter& Spring Guide 2020

CITY OF ROSWELL WINTER & SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE

2020

Spring River Zoo Roswell Public Library Roswell Parks and Recreation Roswell Museum and Art Center

WINTER & SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WEEKLY & MONTHLY

PROGRAMS

FREE EVENTS

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Roswell Adult Center 807 N Missouri Ave 575.624.6718

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DAILY ACTIVITIES &

AQUATICS PROGRAMS

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS

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FEBRUARY

PROGRAMS

MARCH

PROGRAMS

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CLASSES

SPRING BREAK

JANUARY

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ADULT CENTER

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APRIL

PROGRAMS

Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center 1402 W College Blvd 575.624.6719

Roswell Museum and Art Center 1011 N Richardson Ave 575.624.6744

Roswell Public Library 301 N Pennsylvania Ave 575.622.7101

Spring River Zoo 1306 E College Blvd 575.624.6760

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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mother Goose on the Loose Every Monday at 10 am Free Program Ages: 0-3 Early literacy program designed to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence and sensitivity to others.

Tech Tuesday Every Tuesday afternoon Free Program All Ages Stop by the Reference Desk for help with basic tech questions.

Preschool Story Time Every Wednesday at 10 am Free Program Ages: 3-5 Focuses on developing skills that will help children be ready for school.

Afterschool Activities Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm Free Program Ages: 6-12 Focuses on expanding children’s STREAM skills.

Sponsored by the Roswell Library Foundation.

Shake, Rattle, Read Every Thursday at 10 am Free Program Ages: 2-5 Enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor and social skills, increase independence and enhance language ability.

Friday Fun Flix Every Friday at 3:30 pm Free Program All Ages Join us to view a family-friendly movie and enjoy freshly popped popcorn! Sponsored by the Roswell Library Foundation.

SPRING RIVER ZOO

ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

Gentle Yoga Sundays, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 8 & 22 At 2 pm (please arrive 10-15 mins before class) Free for museum members/$5 for non-members per session.

Payable at the door.

Ages: 18+ Gentle yoga moves slowly and mindfully—allowing every student to move safely into a variety of standing, seated, and supine poses, calming the mind and body. Join certified yoga instructor Alice Buck for this all-levels gentle yoga class in the Museum’s galleries to re-set before the new week begins. Bring bottled water and a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

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“Between the Lines” Adult Coloring January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7 at 5:30 pm Free Program Ages: 18+ Coloring sheets and pencils are provided to help give adults the chance to unwind.

Stitcher’s Unite January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11 From 9 am to 11 am Free Program Ages: 18+ Crochet program for fiber artists to come together and add to a community blanket or learn to crochet.

Teen Changemakers January 28, February 25, March 24, April 28 at 5:30 pm Free Program Ages: 13-19 Sessions to inspire and empower teens to make lasting changes in their world to make it a better place.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Keeper Talks January 11, February 8, March 14 & 18, April 11 at 1:30 pm Free Program All Ages This program offers guests the chance to learn about the zoo’s animals. A different animal is featured every month.

Pre-K Program January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24 at 10 am Fee: $5/$3 for Friends of the Zoo Members Ages: 2-6 Zoo staff will introduce children to an animal, read a book about the featured animal, and help children complete a craft that includes the featured animal. *Parent must be present*

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FREE EVENTS ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

Roswell Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Opening and Lecture: SV Randall January 24 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Buffalo, New York, artist SV Randall utilizes sculpture, installation, painting and performance to address the various ways in which objects mutate in nature and function across time.

American Revolutionary The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs March 6 at 7 pm Join RMAC for the inspirational, Peabody Award-Winning documentary, American Revolutionary, about the life of renowned civil rights activist and philosopher Grace Lee Boggs, who was recognized for her barrier-breaking academic career and longstanding engagement with gender and class struggle.

Popcorn and drinks provided. 84 Minutes | 2014 | archival Wonder Women!

The Untold Story of American Superheroines March 13 at 7 pm Wonder Women! traces the fascinating birth, evolution, and legacy of Wonder Woman, and introduces audiences to a dynamic group of fictional and real-life superheroines fighting for positive role models for girls, both on screen and off.

Popcorn and drinks provided. 55 minutes | 2012 | mild language and discussions about sexuality

SV Randall, detail from as pair legged, 2019, mixed media, dimensions variable, Courtesy of the artist.

Tonee Harbert, Untitled (car lot), 2019, archival digital print from film transfer, Courtesy of the artist.

Roswell Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Opening and Lecture: Tonee Harbert March 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Portland, Maine, photographer Tonee Harbert’s work traverses a line through documentary, editorial and fine art. His frequent subjects have been the people of Maine and landscapes.

SPRING RIVER ZOO

Lunch and Learn with Zoo Bingo March 19 from 11 am to 2 pm All Ages Guests are invited to bring their lunch break to the Spring River Zoo. Enjoy your lunch for a picnic down by the carousel with zoo staff and volunteers who will walk you around the zoo and provide information for you to learn about our animals.

Includes a fun game of Zoo Bingo. This is a fun interactive event that helps participants get a closer look at the zoo.

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Tonee Harbert, Untitled (radio towers), 2019, archival digital print from film transfer, Courtesy of the artist.

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Spring Break: Spring Into Art Section 1 March 17 to 19 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am Ages: 5-8 (K to 3rd grade) Spring Break: Spring Into Art Section 2 March 17 to 19 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Fee: $25 for museum members/$35 for non-members.

Ages: 9-13 (4th to 7th grade) This three-day class will be filled with all the joys of spring, while students use their creativity to express themselves and learn about art concepts.

Spring Break: Space Explorations Section 1 March 17 to 19 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am Ages: 9-13 (4th to 7th grade) Spring Break: Space Explorations Section 2 March 17-19 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Fee: $25 for museum members/$35 for non-members.

Ages: 4-8 (K to 3rd grade) This three-day class will be filled with all the joys of space; enjoy the full-dome digital planetarium and explore the universe. Instructor: Jeremy Howe

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ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Spring Break Lego Activities March 16 at 3:30 pm Fee: Free All Ages Build and create engineering marvels with Legos at the Library.

Spring Break Bubble & Chalk Day March 17 at 10 am Fee: Free All Ages Join us at Library Park to enjoy the spring weather and create a masterpiece with our chalk or just blow some bubbles. Book giveaway for kids. Sponsored by the Roswell Library Foundation.

Spring Break Bottle Wrapping March 19 at 3:30 pm Fee: Free Ages: 6-12 Reduce, reuse, recycle! For this fun event participants will learn up-cycle crafting by wrapping bottles using reusable materials.

SPRING BREAK EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

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JANUARY PROGRAMS SPRING RIVER ZOO

Homeschool Program January 17 from 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $15 non-members/$7 Friends of the Zoo members Ages: 7-13 Amazing Adaptations - Kids can come and learn about the different adaptations of different animals.

Pre-registration is required.

Introduction to Printmaking: Monoprinting January 25 from 9 am to 3 pm Fee: $40 members/$50 non-members Ages: 18+ This one-day course, taught by Bay Area artist Jordan Craig, is suitable for artists and printmakers of all skill levels wanting to learn monoprinting as a way to open up their practice for experimentation and play. Mono meaning one, you will achieve one-of-a-kind prints, and find surprising results with this simple and fun process.

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Kid’s Clay Session 1 Tuesdays, January 14 to February 18 From 3:30 am to 4:30 pm Ages: 6-8 Kid’s Clay Session 2 Tuesdays, January 14 to February 18 From 4:30 am to 5:30 pm Fee: $50 museum members/$60 non-members.

Materials included with class fee.

Ages: 9-Teen Coil and slab-build several individualized one-of-a-kind clay pieces to decorate with colorful glazes. Instruction will focus on creating textures and developing increased hand-eye coordination and confidence over time. Instructor: Aria Finch Adult Clay Session 1 Tuesdays, January 14 to March 3 from 9 am to 12 pm Ages: 18+ Adult Clay Session 2 Tuesdays, January 14 to March 3 from 6 pm to 9 pm Adult Clay Session 3 Thursdays, January 16 to March 5 from 9 am to 12 pm Adult Clay Session 4 Thursdays, January 16 to March 5 from 6 pm to 10 pm Fee: $105 museum members/$130 non-members.

Materials available for purchase.

Experiment with various decorating techniques such as marbling, transfers, stencils and carving to create lively surfaces for plates and platters. Beginning students will focus on completing projects designed for learning basic techniques. Instructor: Aria Finch

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Artist Jordan Craig Introduction to Printmaking: Monoprinting

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMS SPRING RIVER ZOO

Homeschool Program February 21 from 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $15 non-members/$7 for Friends of the Zoo members Ages: 7-13 Reptiles and Amphibians – Kids can learn more specifically about these creatures and what makes them different. Pre-registration is required.

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Adult Winter Reading Program February 1 to March 31 Free Program Ages: 18+ Just for adults, this reading program is a chance to earn prizes and rewards for snuggling up with a good book!

Inspiration, Experimentation & Expression: Creating a Personal Palette with Sharbani Das Gupta February 8 from 9am to 3pm Fee: $60 members/$75 non-members Ages: 18+ (all skill levels) Drawing upon experiences in her own work, Las Cruces ceramic artist Sharbani Das Gupta will guide students to find their own artistic voice through the use of a personal palette as a starting point for a dialogue about techniques, expression, and experimentation. Students will also be presented with a variety of image-transfer techniques to explore in their ceramics practice.

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Space, Look and Storybook Tuesdays, February 4 to February 25 From 10 am to 11 am Fee: $5 per child per session Ages: 3-5 Each week students will explore a different theme: Weather, Space Travel, Stars and the Moon through a video and storybook in the planetarium and games and hands-on activities to further reinforce concepts though play-based learning. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all sessions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For Pre-K and daycare children: 1 adult per every 5 students. Instructors: Jeremy Howe and RMAC instructor.

Brown Bag Lunch Talk Featuring Sharbani Das Gupta February 7 from 12 pm to 1 pm Free Program Las Cruces ceramic artist Sharbani Das Gupta exhibits, lectures, and participates in residencies internationally and in the U.S. She is a member of the Curatorial and Working Committee for the Indian Ceramic Triennale, first help in Jaipur in 2018, and of the International Academy of Ceramics. Her work primarily focuses on issues connected to the environment, and socio-political relationships. Her exhibition, In/sight, is on display in the Donald B. Anderson Gallery through April 5, 2020. Bring your lunch. Dessert and water provided.

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MARCH PROGRAMS ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

Pop-Up Playdate: Animals in Art Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 12 pm Free Program Ages: 1-10 Explore animals in art and what makes our region’s animals so special at this drop-in style hands-on art session for children and their caregivers. Come by and have some fun! This Playdate is presented in coordination with the exhibition A Line in the Sand: Wildlife of the Borderlands.

Make & Mingle Thursday, March 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm $20 for members/$25 for non-members Ages: 18+ Location: Red Door Brewing, 301 N Railroad Ave Join us for an evening of meeting new people and art making! Make & Mingle is for people with all levels of experience or no experience at all with art! We’ll have a teaching artist and all the materials ready for you. Just come ready to have fun! Register prior to the evening or pay on the night of the class. At March’s session, learn to “doodle” with Irina Glassini from ENMUR’s iCenter with a 3D pen to create jewelry, a selfportrait, a rocket, mini sculptures or wherever your imagination leads you!

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Teen Craft March 20 at 2 pm Free Program Ages: 13-19 Looking for the perfect afternoon activity? We have just the thing! Join us to craft alongside other teens!

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APRIL PROGRAMS SPRING RIVER ZOO

Homeschool Program April 17 from 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $15 non-members/$7 for Friends of the Zoo members Ages: 7-13 Birds – Kids can learn about the amazing diversity of the bird world. Pre-registration is required.

ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

A Line in the Sand: Taking Your Sketchbook Out For a Walk Saturday, April 18 from 9 am to 12 pm Sunday, April 19 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Fee: $50 members; $65 non-members Ages: 18+ Drawing outside engages your senses in many ways. Join Cate Erbaugh as she leads you through sketching outdoors at Bottomless Lakes followed by an indoor session at the museum to refine your drawings.

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MoneySmart Teens April 18 at 2 pm Free Program Ages: 13-19 Teens will learn how to be smart with their money to protect their finances and their futures.

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ADULT CENTER CLASSES

807 N Missouri Ave · RoswellConnect.com · (575) 624-6718 Class Registration December 3 - January 11 · Classes begin week of January 13, 2020 CLASS

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INSTRUCTORS

COST (inc. tax)

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Ballroom / Party Dancing Ceramic Painting Ceramic Painting Ceramic Painting Ceramic Painting Ceramic Painting All Ages Creative Recycling Drawing for adults Folklorico I

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5:30 - 7 pm 9 am - Noon 1 - 4 pm 9 am - Noon 1 - 4 pm 5 - 8 pm 3 - 5 pm 1 -2:30 pm 5:15 - 6:00 pm

1/17 - 3/20 1/14 - 3/17 1/14 - 3/17 1/17 - 3/20 1/17 - 3/20 1/14 - 3-17 1/15 - 3/18 1/18 - 3/21 1/16 - 3/19

Bell Acosta Acosta Acosta Acosta Acosta Walters Walters Herrera

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Folklorico II

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6 - 6:45 pm

1/16 - 3/19

Herrera

Folklorico III

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5:15 - 6:10 pm

1/14 - 3-17

Herrera

Folklorico Advanced

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7 - 8 pm

1/13 - 3-16

Herrera

Folklorico Couples Folklorico Seniors

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8 - 9 pm 7 - 8 pm

1/13 - 3-16 1/15 - 3/18

Herrera Herrera

W T W M/W/Th T F T T TH TH T M F M/W TH T M/W/F T TH

1 - 4 pm 6:30 - 8 pm 5 - 7:30 pm 8 am - 8:00 pm 8 am - 5 pm 12 - 7 pm Noon - 1 pm 5 - 9 pm 9 am - 4 pm 8 - 9:30 am 6 - 9 pm 4 - 6 pm 9 - Noon 5:45 - 7 pm 11 am - Noon 11 am - Noon 8:30 - 9 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am

1st - 1/15 - 3/4 1/14 - 3-17 1/15 - 3/18 1/13 - 3-19 1/14 - 3-17 1/17 - 3/20 1/14 - 3/17 1/14 - 3/17 1/16 - 3/19 1/16 - 3/19 1/14 - 3/17 1/13 - 3/2 1/17 - 3/20 Monthly 1/16 - 3/19 1/14 - 3/17 1/13 - 3/20 1/14 - 3/3 1/16 - 3/5

Manionde/Montigny Arzola Crocker None None None Carpenter/Sullins None None None None Thompson Isler Worley Weathers Weathers None Erbaugh Erbaugh

$36.75 $36.75 + Supplies $36.75 + Supplies $36.75 + Supplies $36.75 + Supplies $36.75 $36.75 $36.75 $26.25 1 person $47.45 couple $26.25 1 person $47.45 couple $26.25 1 person $47.45 couple $26.25 1 person $47.45 couple $47.45 couple $26.25 1 person $47.45 couple $31.50 + Supplies $36.75 $36.75 $31.50 + Supplies $31.50 + Supplies $31.50 + Supplies $42.00 15.75 + Supplies 15.75 + Supplies $10.50 31.50 + Supplies $47.25 $36.75 $26.25 $42.00 $42.00 $10.50 $42.00 $42.00

Glass Art Hula Lapidary - Beginning Lapidary Open Studio Lapidary Open Studio Lapidary Open Studio Line Dance - Advanced Painting Open Studio Painting Open Studio Pickleball - Beginning Silver Open Studio Spanish - Advanced Stained Glass - All Levels Tae Kwon Do Tap Dance - Advanced Tap Dance - Advanced Video Walking Class Yoga Yoga

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DAILY ACTIVITIES ROSWELL ADULT CENTER

Fitness Punch Card All Day Monday to Saturday Fee: $5.25 (5 visits)/$10.50 (10 visits) $15.75 (15 visits)/$21.00 (21 visits) $26.25 (25 visits)/$31.50 (30 visits) Games (Billards) All Day Monday to Saturday Fee: $5.25 includes tax

Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center Gym open every Sunday 12pm-8pm

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS ROSWELL RECREATION AND AQUATIC CENTER

Swim Lesson Session 1 January 13 to January 30 Swim Lesson Session 2 February 3 to February 20 Swim Lesson Session 3 February 24 to March 12 Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday From 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm • Level 1 • Level 2 From 4:35 pm to 5:05 pm • Level 2 • Level 3 From 5:10 pm to 5:40 pm • Level 1 • Level 3 From 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm • Parent/Child • Level 3 From 6:20 pm to 6:50 pm • Level 1 • Level 2 From 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm • Adult • Level 4 Water Aerobics Monday to Friday at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am & 11 am Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm & 7:30 am Saturday at 9 am, 10 am & 11 am Fee: $5.25 per class Lap Swimming Monday to Friday from 6 am to 4 pm Saturday from 9 am to 11 am

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RoswellConnect.com

To learn how to register just follow our guide: 1

RoswellConnect.com

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1. Visit RoswellConnect.com 2. Login or create an account. Make sure to include all family members you’ll want to register.

3. Browse through our homepage to view our programs. Programs are under any of the following categories: Memberships, Camps, Classes, Facility Rentals, Leagues and Races, and Planetarium.

4. Click on the program for which you would like to register.

5. Add your selection to your cart and proceed to checkout.

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YOUR PROGRAM

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