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Española Library
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Española Public Library with a Dad Hangout Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday (6/18). Enjoy games, snacks, activities and quality time with family and friends as dads and father figures in the community are celebrated. The Explora Science Center activity will be offered from 2-5 p.m. Friday (6/19). There will be a story telling/kid energy session on June 23. A chess class will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon and 4-5 p.m. June 23. Learn the basics of chess. No experience, open to all ages. Printing 101 will be offered at 4 p.m. June 23. Learn the basics of 3D printing and discover how designs are turned into real objects. Mission Impossible Thursday will be June 25. Get ready for an action packed adventure and test skills by dodging security lasers, completing missions and recovering hidden dinosaur artifacts before time runs out. For children and families of all ages.
Vendors needed
The Fiesta del Valle de Española Corporation is seeking vendors for the 2026 Española Fiesta, July 10-12. Food, novelties, T-shirts, grilled corn, cotton candy, toys, arts and crafts, all vendors are needed. If interested contact vendor chairman Bernadette Jaramillo at 505-819-9839.
Gamblers Anonymous
Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Santa Clara Behavioral Health Training Building, 360 Fog Road. Snacks will be served. Call in by dialing 267-807-9601 and enter access code 408387. For more information call Claudine at 505-670-2254.
Senior benefits
Seniors can get help in applying for SNAP, Medicare, Medicare Part D, LIHEAP, the Medicare Savings Program and Medicaid by contacting Mariah Sandoval with the Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services Department at 505-753-2143, ext. 5109. She can check eligibility and help seniors apply for the programs.