April 6 -- Whitewater Mesa annual Kite Flying Picnic
This fish was flying above Whitewater Mesa at last year’s Kite Picnic. (Photo by Cheryl Thornburg)For a colorful, exciting, family friendly event, the Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday April 6. Admission is free. While you are here and for a completely different experience, walk one or all six of the labyrinths and a maze across the road at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths. For the second time, the event is sanctioned by the American Kitefliers Association.
There will be a free raffle drawing for a kite at 2:30 p.m., so be sure to pick up a raffle ticket on arrival at the gate with the labyrinth sign. Water, kite mending supplies, a Johnny on the Spot porta-pottie and loaner kites are provided. Bring a picnic, your kite, a sunhat and something to sit on.
For places to stay & more information: http://www.wmlabyrinths.com/glenwood.shtml or http://tourglenwoodnm.webs.com/ or contact Cordelia Rose at 575-313-1002 , call or text.
The Cosmic Campground is the perfect place for star-gazing. (Photo by David Thornburg)Cosmic Campground Star Party is set for Thursday April 4. All are welcome.
Sunset is at 7:38 p.m. Twilight: begins at 8:03 p.m. (Telescope Viewing Starts)
Dr. Al Grauer will set up a telescope and point out objects in the Sky. Bring a chair, warm clothes, and a flashlight. Red filter material for flashlights will be provided.
The 34th Annual San Francisco Valley 4-H Spring Bingo is set for April 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Glenwood Community Center. There will be food and great prizes.
April 12 is Movie Night at Glenwood Community Library. The film is “Green Book” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Free popcorn and soft drinks are provided. Donations are always appreciated. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the library, 14 Menges Lane, Glenwood, New Mexico 88039.
Glenwood Library’s book sale has books and DVDs for all ages. (Photo by Cheryl Thornburg)April 13 -- Glenwood Community Library Spring Book Sale
Glenwood Community Library will hold its book sale, with lots of books and DVDs to appeal to different readers and viewers. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday April 13.
April 13 -- GWC Rummage Sale
Glenwood Woman’s Club Rummage Sale is set for Saturday April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As you do your Spring Cleaning or downsizing you can get rid of your stuff by donating them.
Donations will be accepted Friday April 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. No used electronics will be accepted. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund.
April 13 – Dutch Oven Gathering
The annual Dutch Oven Gathering offers hearty meals in the great outdoors. (Photo by Cheryl Thornburg)The Glenwood, NM Dutch Oven Gathering will be on Saturday April 13th at the Glenwood Community Park, on Catwalk Road. Cooking will start around 8 or 9 a.m. and serving of the meals will be around 2 p.m. For more information contact Molly Bryan 575-539-2714 or e-mail at 3mollymules60@gmail.com. Please do not text. Cooking teams and vendors are needed as well as lots of folks to come and observe and eat!!
Glenwood Street Market -- Every Saturday
The Glenwood Street Market, is back with a variety of unique arts and crafts, and baked goods, produce and snacks. The market is open from every Saturday on Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood.
Fireworks donations needed
Glenwood is the only locale in Catron County that presents a gala Fireworks Show on the 4th of July. It is funded by fireworks fans. Contributions are gratefully received. Send donations to Frisco Cowbelles/Fireworks, PO Box 341, Glenwood, NM 88039.
Information on what’s happening in the Glenwood area is available at TourGlenwoodNM.webs.com