The TNT Summer Fun 2009 will begin Wednesday.

Every Wednesday, Torrance County kids will have the opportunity to spend the day at places like Santa Rosa Park Lake, an ice skating rink, at the zoo, at an Isotopes game and more.

The bus leaves Estancia Middle School at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m.

Parent chaperones are needed to accompany the kids. For information, or to volunteer, contact Audrey Rodriguez at 384-2351 or Shauna Branch at 384-2003.

Lock and Load For SASS' End of Trail

The Single Action Shooting Society's big event, End of Trail, is coming up. There will be more than 100 exhibitors, music, live entertainment and lots of shooting events.

The event is on Founders Ranch, which is on Barton Road south of Interstate 40, and will be open to the general public from June 25 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 877-411-SASS (7277) or go to www.sassnet.com. There is a $2 parking fee.

Science Camp Has 3 Sessions

Talking Talons Youth Leadership is having its Science Adventure Camp, a two-week event that features hawks, falcons, owls, bats, reptiles, field trips, hikes, art and sports.

The camp is for ages 6 to 12 and runs in three two-week sessions: from June 15 to 26, from July 13 to 24 and from August 3 to 14.

The cost is $300 and sibling discounts are available.

Call Diedre Linden, 281-1133, for more information.

Students Follow Camp With Play

"Upside Down, Some (fairly accurate) Tales," the performance following a three-week summer camp for theater students at The East Mountain Center for Theatre will run June 27 at 7 p.m. and June 28 at 2 p.m. at The Vista Grande Community Center.

Tickets are $5 for all ages, and can be purchased at www.eastmountaintheatre.org or by calling 286-1950.

"Upside Down" is a series of familiar fairy or children's stories with a twist to them.

There are 11 stories plus some dancing, and the cast, ages 7 to 13, will play a variety of roles.

Hug a Horse At Ranch on July 11

The Walkin N Circles Ranch will be holding its sixth annual Hug A Horse Celebration on July 11.

The free event will feature a giant yard sale, a parade of painted ponies, horse training demonstrations, pony rides, a bake sale, vendors, and live music by Sons of the Rio Grande, Jimbo and Fiddler Bill.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ranch, which is located nine miles north of Edgewood off N.M. 344. All proceeds will benefit the rescued horses at the ranch. Call 286-0779 for more information.

Beginners Art Class at Library

Ke'vin Bowers will be holding a beginners art class in oil pastels, color value and more.

The cost is $25, which includes the cost of supplies, and registration for the class will be through Saturday, or until the all the spaces are filled.

The class will be at the Edgewood Community Library on Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call the library at 281-0138 or go to Bowers' Web site at www.ke-vin.com.

Roosevelt Hosts Wildfest in July

Talking Talons Youth leadership will hold Wildfest, a community education day, on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roosevelt Middle School in Tijeras.

Attendees can learn about the environment and wildlife, and there will also be a health fair.

Talking Talons is accepting registration forms for booth space, which is available free to educational, wildlife, environmental, entertainment and health services groups, and for a fee to retail and food vendors. It is also seeking sponsors and volunteers for the event.

Go to www.wildfest2009.com or contact Shelby Blessing at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Meet League Of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters will hold an informational meeting June 27 near Mountainair.

The meeting will take place in a private home from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the league is encouraged to attend. Guests will have an opportunity to talk with active league members about their work at the local, state and national levels and meet the president of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.

Call (505)298-2716 for the location and directions.

Blues Fest To Aid Wildlife West Park

Anasazi Fields Winery hosts a blues festival to benefit Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood each summer and this year is no exception.

But this year, Gathering of Spirits will be held at the park instead of at the winery.

Gathering of Spirits will take place in the amphitheater of Wildlife West Nature Park from noon until 6 p.m. on June 27.

The $10 admission fee includes entry to the park, wine tasting and an Anasazi Fields logo glass.

Musicians playing will be Ann Ahlander, Stagefright Slim and Stan Hirsch.

Following Gathering of Spirits, Wildlife West will be hosting its regular bird show and chuck wagon dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact the Park directly at 281-7655 for reservations.