Rio Rancho Symphonic Band & Rio Rancho Dance Band Summer Music Series - May 20

A Brief History of Coffee and the Domestication of Humanity - May 21
Coffee is a very popular stimulant drink, both hot and cold, that has been used as a drug, a seasoning and, by one account, a food preservative. It was forbidden by some churches and governments, being considered an illegal drug, and became the cause of conflict and bitter trade rivalries and this is only the beginning. It has been said that coffee is what domesticated humanity. Hank Bruce and Tomi Jill Folk, award-winning authors and horticultural therapists, will trace the history of coffee back to the nomadic hunters of Ethiopia and the mythic goat herder Kaldi. They'll talk about the development of coffee as a drink and the trade that began in Ethiopia and ultimately spread around the world. Each attendee will receive a coffee quiz designed to drive friends crazy, a collection of coffee quotes, and a couple of great recipes using coffee as a seasoning. Real coffee plants or seeds will be given away, while supplies last.

Parks & Rec. Commission Mtg. - May 21
Meetings are streamed on the city's Web site and broadcasted on the city's government cable channel RioVision (available to Rio Rancho Cable One subscribers)

Planning & Zoning Board Mtg. - May 22
Meetings are streamed on the city's Web site and broadcasted on the city's government cable channel RioVision (available to Rio Rancho Cable One subscribers)

Canine Communication and Behavior with A Fresh Perspective Dog Training - May 23
Heather and Rick Dillenger will explain how to think like a dog to resolve or prevent behavioral problems. Feel free to bring your whole family, except your dogs; this is a people event. Trained Service Dogs, however, are always welcome in the class.

Governing Body Mtg. - May 23
Meetings are streamed on the city's Web site and broadcasted on the city's government cable channel RioVision (available to Rio Rancho Cable One subscribers)

A Woman in Both Houses: My Career in New Mexico Politics. Booktalk by Pauline Eisenstadt - May 26
Pauline Eisenstadt was the first woman to serve in both houses of the New Mexico legislature. She has witnessed many exciting moments in the state's political history and made much of that history herself. She will share some of her experiences written in her memoir. The book, published in January 2012, takes readers to the floors of the House and Senate, offering an insider's view of how New Mexico's government operates - or doesn't. Copies of the work will be available for purchase and signing.

Summer Music & Art Series - May 27

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - May 28

A Brief History of Coffee and the Domestication of Humanity - May 21
Coffee is a very popular stimulant drink, both hot and cold, that has been used as a drug, a seasoning and, by one account, a food preservative. It was forbidden by some churches and governments, being considered an illegal drug, and became the cause of conflict and bitter trade rivalries and this is only the beginning. It has been said that coffee is what domesticated humanity. Hank Bruce and Tomi Jill Folk, award-winning authors and horticultural therapists, will trace the history of coffee back to the nomadic hunters of Ethiopia and the mythic goat herder Kaldi. They'll talk about the development of coffee as a drink and the trade that began in Ethiopia and ultimately spread around the world. Each attendee will receive a coffee quiz designed to drive friends crazy, a collection of coffee quotes, and a couple of great recipes using coffee as a seasoning. Real coffee plants or seeds will be given away, while supplies last.

Canine Communication and Behavior with A Fresh Perspective Dog Training - May 23
Heather and Rick Dillenger will explain how to think like a dog to resolve or prevent behavioral problems. Feel free to bring your whole family, except your dogs; this is a people event. Trained Service Dogs, however, are always welcome in the class.

A Woman in Both Houses: My Career in New Mexico Politics. Booktalk by Pauline Eisenstadt - May 26
Pauline Eisenstadt was the first woman to serve in both houses of the New Mexico legislature. She has witnessed many exciting moments in the state's political history and made much of that history herself. She will share some of her experiences written in her memoir. The book, published in January 2012, takes readers to the floors of the House and Senate, offering an insider's view of how New Mexico's government operates - or doesn't. Copies of the work will be available for purchase and signing.

Rio Rancho Symphonic Band & Rio Rancho Dance Band Summer Music Series - May 20

Summer Music & Art Series - May 27

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - May 28