FIVE THINGS: Car show, a Powwow, ‘dream landscaping’ in Placitas and a horse gets charged with boot-legging, among top things to do this weekend

Park in the Park Car Show

Saturday, April 23

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Campus Park and the Rio Rancho Events Center

2516 King Blvd.

Stroll among more than 300 cars — all makes and models 1985 and older. Music, food, arts and crafts, a beer garden and more.

City of Rio Rancho’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Registration for those interested in participating (vehicle display) in the Park in the Park Car Show can be done online. The entry fee is $30 per vehicle. Contact the City of Rio Rancho’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (505) 891-5015 or click here for complete registration details and fees.

This event is free and open to the public and all ages are welcome.

14th Annual Powwow

Saturday, April 23

11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Rio Rancho High School track

Rio Rancho Public Schools

Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Admission is free

The public is invited to join the celebration of Native American heritage and culture. Traditional dances and drumming, student art contest, food, raffles and vendors.

Dream Landscape Plan

2 p.m.

Saturday, April 23

Gracie Lee Community Room Placitas Community Library

453 NM 165, Placitas

Lifetime Master Gardener Cathryne Richards will show community members how to create their own Dream Landscape Plan.

Develop an idea file to make a landscape plan, tips on xeriscaping, plants, ground cover and hardscaping.

Information, please call 505-867-3355.

Clare’s Closet

Saturday, April 23

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Francis Episcopal Church,

The intersection of Cabezon Blvd. and Golf Course Road.

Children’s and infant’s clothing at below thrift store prices and to celebrate nonprofit’s partnership with Bombas Socks

Four-legged Bootlegger

Sunday, April 24

2 p.m.

Historic Old San Ysidro Church

966 Old Church Road, Corrales

Historian Chuck Hornung presents “The Four-Legged Boot-legger: A Tale of New Mexico Mounted Police.” A horse goes on trial for bootlegging in 1914.

Corrales Historical Society Speaker Series and Historical Society of New Mexico

Free and open to the public