Dec. 2, 11:30 am-1 pm
Green Lunch
SFAHBA Offices, 1409 Luisa St.
What’s coming up at the Roundhouse? Presentation by State Reps. Brian Egolf and Matthew McQueen, who have recently proposed ethics reform legislation. $15/$20. Reservations: 505.982.1774. Presented by the SF Green Chamber of Commerce.
Dec. 2, 12 pm
Leslie Poling-Kempes
NM History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave.
Lecture on the book Ladies of the Canyons: Remarkable Women of the SW. Free. 505.476.5090
Dec. 2, 2 pm
Fracking in the SF Natl. Forest
465 St. Michael’s Dr. (Medical-Dental Building west of hospital) Rm. 201
Discussion of opposition to the leases that have been awarded on over 20,000 acres.
Dec. 2-6
SF Film Festival
Various Venues
100 films, panel discussions, awards, workshops and parties. $12 for screenings, various prices for other activities. Tickets available at the Jean Cocteau Cinema, 505.466.5528, www.jeancocteaucinema.com, santafefilmfestival.com
Dec. 3, 5:30-7 pm
The Future of Cities
Site SF, 1606 Paseo de Peralta
With Geoffrey West, former president of the SF Institute, and Mayor Gonzales. A conversation about the growth of cities worldwide, and what can be learned that would lead to a “more equitable, prosperous and sustainable Santa Fe.” By donation, $25 adv. donation guarantees a seat. Democracy.com/santafeforward
Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 pm
SF Watershed Assn. Benefit Gala
Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
Special guest: author William deBuys, author of A Great Aridness. Meet SFWA staff & board members and learn about the SFWA. Hor D’oeuvres, raffle. Tickets: $50, Raffle only: $30. 505.820.1696, www.santafewatershed.org
Dec. 3, 7 pm
Bringing Food Home
El Museo Cultural, 555 Cam. de la Familia
Documentary film about urban agriculture in SF. Panel discussion with the filmmakers and Gaia Garden’s founders after the screening. Free.
Dec. 3-Jan. 2
GLOW – A Winter Lights Event
SF Botanical Garden, 715 Cam. Lejo
A Winter Lights Event in the Garden. Illuminated geodesic domes, food and more. Prices: Santafebotanicalgarden.org
Dec. 3-4
Acting Out: A Symposium on Indigenous Performing Art
12/4, 6-8 pm: The Lensic
Symposium, performances, workshops and video screenings. Presented by the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and the Lensic. Symposium and workshops at the museums no charge. Lensic performance: $25/$10. 505.988.1234, ticketssantafe.org. 505.428.5907, iaia.edu/museum/news-events/upcoming-events
Dec. 4, 4-7 pm
Poeh Museum Winter Exhibition Opening
Just off Hwy. 285/84, 15 miles north of SF, 78 Cities of Gold Rd.
Poeh Arts Student/Faculty Show and Buffalo Thunder Art Collection Recent Works. Through March 19. Free. 505.455.5041
Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30 pm
What Does It Take to Boost Student Graduation?
SF Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd.
Community forum with panelists and moderator presented by the Interfaith Coalition for Public Education and the SF Higher Education Center. www.tinyurl.com/interfaithcoalition
Dec. 4, 6 pm
Somos un Pueblo Unido 20th Anniversary Gala
SF Convention Center
Dinner, music by Mariachi Nuevo Mexico, reception with U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera and annual Premio Sin Fronteras awards. Somos is a statewide community-based, immigrant-led organization that promotes worker and racial justice. $35/$5. (children) 505.424.7832, www.SomosUnPuebloUnido.org
Dec. 5, 6 pm
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrerea
The Lensic
Reading and Conversation moderated by former SF Poet Laureate Valerie Martinez. $25/$20. http://somosunpueblounido.org/donate-become-a-member.html
Dec. 5, 9 am-4 pm
Annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
Gonzales Community School, 851 W. Alameda
Handmade Native arts & crafts, over 40 vendors, silent auction, Indian tacos, holiday treats. Free. Hosted by the SFPS Native American Student Services. 505.467.2644, hereinthesw@yahoo.com
Dec. 5, 10 am-12 pm
Citizens Climate Lobby
La Montanita Co-op, 913 W. Alameda
Monthly meeting to focus politically palatable and effective solutions such as a Carbon Fee and Dividend, which gives all revenue back to households. Visit the Santa Fe CCL Facebook page.
Dec. 5, 10 am
NMSA Open House
275 E. Alameda St.
Learn what the NM School for the Arts has to offer in dance, music, theater and visual arts. Now accepting applications. 505.310.4194, www.nmschoolforthearts.org
Dec. 5, 10 am-3 pm
SF Waldorf School Holiday Faire
26 Puesta del Sol
Family activities such as craft making, games, food and entertainment by Clan Tynker and Pojoaque Pueblo Hoop Dancers. Book sale, artisans market, children’s wonder shop and more. Free except some activities require $1 tickets. www.santafewaldorf.org/holiday-faire/
Dec. 5, 2-4:30 pm
Storyweaving Workshop
IAIA Hogan, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd.
Led by Muriel Miguel and Gloria Miguel of Spiderwoman Theater. Free public event.
Dec. 5, 6 pm
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
The Lensic
Reading and conversation held in celebration of Somos un Pueblo Unido’s 20th anniversary. $25/$20. 505.988.1234, ticketssantafe.org
Dec. 5, 6 pm
Aid & Comfort Gala
Eldorado Hotel, 309 W. San Francisco St.
Reception, dinner, auction, performances by Juan Siddi Flamenco and Natl. Dance Institute of NM. $65. 505.216.9078, southwesterncare.org
Dec. 6, 11 am-12 pm
Journey Santa Fe
Collected Works Books, 202 Galisteo
Presentation by Merle Lefkoff of the Center for Emergent Diplomacy: Creating New Models of Conflict Resolution & Mediation. Free. 505.988.4226, www.journeysantafe.com
Dec. 6, 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Wool & Weaving in Northern NM
History Museum Auditorium
“Unbroken Thread” 20-minute film produced by the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center. Educators will engage visitors in materials of the weaver’s trade, teach basic skills and showcase textiles. 505.476.5200, www.evfac.org, www.nmhistorymuseum.org
Dec. 6, 1:30 pm
Garden III: Home
St. John’s College Great Hall, 2nd fl.
Free performance of composer Chris Jonas’ work in progress. Live performance, music, text and immersive video.
Dec. 6, 4-6 pm
Squash Blossom Launch Party
Iconik Coffee, 1600 Lena St.
Celebrate local foods with farmers, free samples, raffle tickets for Blossom Bags. Free admission. www.squashblossomlocalfood.com
Dec. 7, 4-6 pm
The Shift to Social Entrepreneurship
SF Community Foundation, 501 Halona St.
A community discussion for nonprofits with the SFCF. No charge. Registration: 505.988.9715, www.santafecf.org
Dec. 8, 6:30-8 pm
Setonian Evening
Academy for the Love of Learning, 133 Seton Village Rd.
“The Radical Natural History of Generally True Patterns” Explore topics related to Seton’s stories. Examine the importance of experiences with wildlife and wild places. Free. 505.995.1860, ALoveOfLearning.org
Dec. 10, 2-5 pm
Inbound Marketing
SF Community Foundation, 501 Halona St.
The latest techniques to attract more donors, volunteers and others. A nonprofit technical assistance workshop with Allan Pressel and the SFCF. No charge. Registration: 505.988.9715, www.santafecf.org
Dec. 12, 2-3:30 pm
March for Clean Climate Solutions
Meet at SF Plaza Bandstand
Short rally, then 30 minute march to Guadalupe Church and back. Sponsored by Sierra Club and other groups in solidarity with peoples marches marking closeing of the Paris talks. 505.983.2703, Camilla.feibelman@sierraclub.org
Dec. 12, 4-7 pm
Kindred Spirits Christmas Celebration
Tree lighting, meditation and tour of animal sanctuary at 4:30 pm. Refreshments. 505.471.5366, kindredspirits@earthlink.net, www.kindredspiritsnm.org
Dec. 12, 8 pm
Voices of New Mexico
San Miguel Mission, 401 Old SF Trail
A Celebration of women’s voices. 11-voice ensemble will collaborate with Pulitzer Prize nominee poet Valerie Martinez. $20, students with I.D. free. 505.821.1956, polyphonyvoicesofnewmexico@gmail.com, www.polyphonynm.com
Dec. 12-13, 9 am-3 pm
Young Native Artists Show & Sale
Palace of the Governors Courtyard, 105 W. Palace Ave.
Works by the children and grandchildren of the artists in the Palace of the Governors’ Portal Program. Free. Nmhistorymuseum.org
Dec. 12, 9 am-4 pm
Annual Holiday Market
IAIA, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd., Academic Building
Over 50 noted and up-and-coming artists including students, faculty and staff sell their works at the Institute of American Indian Arts campus.
Dec. 13, 1-5 pm
Holiday Makers Market
CCA, 1050 Old Pecos Tr.
Handmade gifts, food, music. 505.982.1338
Dec. 14, 6 pm
Southwest Seminars Lecture
Hotel SF, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
Dr. Richard I. Ford on The Origin of Maize Horticulture in the Northern Rio Grande Valley. $12. 505.466.2775, SouthwestSeminars.org
Dec. 17, 10 am
NM Acequia Commission Meeting
NM State Capitol Bldg., Rm. 317, 491 Old SF Trail
Info: 505.603.2879, molinodelaisla@gmail.com. Agendas: 505.827.4983, www.nmacequiacommission.state.nm.us
Dec. 19, 9 am-4 pm
Poeh Museum Holiday Artist Sale
Just off Hwy. 285/84, 15 miles north of SF, 78 Cities of Gold Rd.
Holiday show featuring the work of instructors and students. Pueblo pottery, silverwork, sculpture, etc. 505.455.5041
Dec. 21, 6 pm
Southwest Seminars Lecture
Hotel SF, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
Louie Hena on Sustainable Agriculture and Permaculture at Tesuque Pueblo. $12. 505.466.2775, SouthwestSeminars.org
Dec. 22, 8 am-1 pm
Special Holiday Market
SF Farmers’ Market
Purchase holiday ingredients and gifts from farmers’ market vendors. 505.983.4098, www.santafefarmersmarket.com
Dec. 29, 6-7:30 pm
Is Your Cell Phone Making You Sick?
La Montanita Co-op Community Room
Learn about patented products that help neutralize potential effects and simple ways to decrease exposure. Free. 505.780.8283
Dec. 30, 7 pm
The Alhambra and the Scottish Rite Temple: Granada & Santa Fe
Scottish Rite Temple, Paseo de Peralta
A celebration of the Scottish Rite Building and the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Learn about their relationship and the influence of American author Washington Irving. A multimedia presentation and musical performance by cultural ambassador and scholar Fernando Barros Lirola from Granada, Spain. His group of performers includes flamenco guitarist Carlos Lomas. $20. Info/reserved seats: 505.603.9743, studyflamenco.com, nmscottishrite.org
Jan. 2-9, 2016
IAIA Writers Festival
IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd.
Public invited to free nightly readings, which include published authors and Institute of American Indian Arts students. Headliners are Sherman Alexie and Joy Harjo.
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
1607 Paseo de Peralta (& Guadalupe)
Northern NM farmers & ranchers offer fresh greenhouse tomatoes, greens, root veggies, cheese, teas, herbs, spices, honey, baked goods, body care products and much more. www.santafefarmersmarket.com
Sundays, 10 am-4 pm
New Mexico Artisan Market
Farmers’ Market Pavilion
www.artmarketsantafe.com
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Design Lab for Sustainable Neighborhoods
Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd., Rm. 139
Bring your ideas, passion and perseverance and join in to design and build mixed-use Santa Fe infill. To RSVP, google Meetup Santa Fe and find the Design Lab.
Foundation of Herbal Medicine Course
Milagro School of Herbal Medicine
Enrollment is open for 250-hour intensive focusing on regional herbs and traditions. Course starts April 5. 505.820.6321, info@milagroherbs.com, w wwmilagroschoolofherbalmedicine.com
Become a Site Steward
Santa Fe National Forest
Monitor archeological and historical sites on a regular basis for evidence of natural deterioration or vandalism. www.sfnfsitestewards.org
Santa Fe Creative Tourism Workshops, Classes and Experiences
http://santafecreativetourism.org/
Borrow a Kill-A-Watt Device
Main Library and Southside Branch
Electricity Measuring Devices may be checked out for 28 days www.santafelibrary.org or call any reference desk.
Santa Fe Recycling
Make 2015 the year to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as you can. City residential curbside customers can recycle at no additional cost and drop by 1142 Siler Road, Building A to pick up free recycling bins. At least 50 percent of curbside residential customers recycle now. Let’s take that number to 100 percent. For more information, visit http://www.santafenm.gov/trash_and_recycling or call 505.955.2200 (city); 505.992.3010 (county); 505.424.1850 (SF Solid Waste Management Agency).
Sustainable Growth Management Plan for SF County
Hard copies $20, CDs $2. Contact Melissa Holmes, 505.995.2717 or msholmes@santafecounty.org. The SGMP is also available on the county website: www.santafecounty.org/growth_management/sgmp and can be reviewed at SF Public libraries and the County Administrative Building, 102 Grant Ave.