We're very excited to announce that we now have our very own twirl booth (twirlita, as she's affectionally known by our staff) which we'll be taking on the road to some fun events this summer. So far, we're booked for the Mother's Day Music Festival, Youthfest, Thirsty Ear in Santa Fe, Taos Solar Fest and the Taos Mountain Music Festival. Be sure to keep an eye out for us - we'll be bringing a little bit of twirl magic to these family-friendly events.
First up is DMC Broadcasting's Mother's Day Celebration in Filemon Sanchez Park, on May 8th and 9th, from noon to dusk. There will be traditional live music and food at this celebration of Hispanic culture, and of mothers everywhere. We'll be helpiing the kids make a special gift for Mom - come and join us!
The inaugural Taos Youthfest takes place on Saturday May 15th in Kit Carson Park from 10 - 4pm. Sponsored by the Taos Youth Music School, it promises to be a celebration of youth and community, with many of our local youth organizations coming together for fun activities and entertainment. We will be there with some fun stuff on sale and some free games and activities.
Highlights of other family-friendly activities around town in the coming month include:
Friday April 30. El Dia de Los Libros/El Dia de los Ninos - Children's Day/Book Day. Readings, face painting, music, refreshments. Sponsored by UNM-Taos Library. Contact 737-6242
unmtlib@unm.edu
Saturday May 1, 10 -12.30pm. Kids Cycling Clinic at the Youth and Family Center. Free, all children welcome. Bring your bicycles and helmets (limited number available on first come basis). Activity stations, fun and games, and a Celebration of Success tent. Contact Rose Bauhs, Safe Routes to School Coordinator,
758-0015 rose_bauhs@msn.com.
Wednesday May 5, Culture Day Fiesta at Penasco Elementary School with music performances from students at 6.30pm - 7.45pm and Art Show, featuring exhibits from community artists and students, 11.30am - 5pm. Call Amber Paz 587 2230ext 1094.
Thursday May 6, 3 to 5:30 p.m. A free Mother's Day program at the Youth & Family Center for children ages 6 to 11 to make a special card and gift for Moms and Grandmas. Materials provided. Call Judy 758 4160.
Friday May 7, 6.30pm - 9am. Taos All-Star Gymnastics Sleepover Fundraiser, ages 5 and older. Open gym, Climbing wall, games, dinner, movie, breakfast and supervision. Donation $25 in advance, $30 at door, $15 for evening only activities. Limited space.
Saturday May 8, 12 - 4pm. Taos Country Day School's 15th annual May Faire. Old fashioned family fun, music and games. Treasure digs, cake walk, archery, pony rides, raffle music and great food. Danza Azteca at 12.15; puppet-show at 1; Maypole Dancing at 1.30 and 3. All welcome. Call 751 7750.
Saturday May 8, noon - 4pm. Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Competition,TCA field, Kit Carson Park. Free, ages 7-14 yrs. Register on day or in advance at Youth and Family Center.
Wednesday May 12 and Thursday May 13. Annual spring performance - "What Dreams are Made of" - by Taos All-Star Gymnastic students and alumni. Admission $5 adults, $3 children. Call 758 3200for tickets or to participate.
Saturday May 15. The cast of the Taos Youth Ballet presents its end of year performance of Snow White at the TCA. Two performances.12:30pm and 3:00pm. Call
770 0189.
Full details of all these events plus other family-friendly activities are available at
twirlhouse.com.
