Friday, November 22, 2013

In the Spirit of the Upcoming Holidays: Events at the Children's Library & Taos Plaza

     


  
Everyone has heard the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” or “Bella y la Bestia”. Dr. Lucille Gallegos-Jaramillo (Dr. G.) has again taken the liberty of telling her version of this story.  The story will be told bilingually (Spanish and English).  Come and meet Belle (Bella), the Prince (el Principe) and “the Beast” (la Bestia) on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM.  The story book reading and special craft will be held at the Taos Children’s Library and is offered FREE for audiences of all ages.  


Ornament & Craft Making
Christmas is coming up and the Taos Children’s Library would like to help children of all ages make Christmas ornaments for their Christmas tree or to give as Christmas presents.  Ornament & Craft Making will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM at the Taos Public Library Community Room. 
This event is FREE!  Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.  Materials and examples will be provided, just bring your imagination.   Come and have some creative fun!!!   

27th Annual Yuletide Caroling & Tree Lighting
The 2013 Taos Holiday Season officially kicks off with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree during the 27th Annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Historic Taos Plaza.  Join our Mayor Darren Cordova and community. 

Michael Dean from 95.9 The Mountain will be the MC.  The sound system will be provided by Eric Cortez.  Entertainment includes 4:00 PM Welcome by Mayor Darren Cordova, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Light Farolitos, 4:02 PM - 4:07 PM Taos Cheer, 4:07 PM – 4:17 PM Taos Middle School and Taos High School Chorus, 4:17 PM — 4:27 PM Taos Middle School and High School Band, 4:27 PM — 4:32 PM Sister Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4:32 PM - 4:45 PM Mariachi Jaguar Enchanted, 4:45 PM Yuletide Parade, 4:55 Fiestas de Taos Royal Court introduction and Holiday Greetings, 4:55 PM Santa Claus will be handing out 200 toys donated by and with the help of the Taos Optimist Club Elves, 4:57 PM - 5:07 PM Christmas Caroling led by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, 5:07 PM - 5:17 PM Taos Middle School Drill Team, 5:17 PM - 5:32 PM Taos Youth Music School, 5:32 PM - 5:42 PM Mystic Dance, 5:42 PM – 5:57 PM Trio Alarcon, 5:57 PM Mayor Darren Cordova Holiday Greetings and Countdown to Tree Lighting.
                                                 
Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served.  The Taos Plaza and businesses will be open to foot traffic, please remember that during this fun filled event vehicles will not be permitted in the plaza. Special parking arrangements will be provided for people requiring ADA access to the event. 

Sponsored by the Town of Taos, DMC Broadcasting Inc., Eric Cortez and Taos Optimist Club.  For more information contact Judy at 575-737-2588 or at jesquibel@taosgov.com.


Reading is Fundamental Book Giveaway at Taos Children’s Library, Wednesday December 11, 2013, 2:00 – 4:00.  Ages birth – 18.  1 free book each child PLUS one free picture per family with Santa.

 The first 100 children will receive a free gift from Santa.  

For further information contact the Children’s Library @ 737-2588.





                             










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