Sports:

Fan Appreciation Day football game against Nevada — New Mexico State Univeristy Football

The Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance, a new Irish dance school in Albq, is hosting a dance exhibition for those interested in seeing Irish step dancing up close and personal. The children/teen/adults will be invited to join in learning beginner steps and watching all levels of dance performed up to Open Championship world qualifiers. Please wear comfortable clothing and join us for lots of Irish Step Dancing FUN! Bring a FRIEND! — Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance

Albuquerque Little Theatre and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation sponsor the first annual Candy Cane Fun Run on Sunday, December 6. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ K and Family Fun Walk in Country Club area (starts and ends at ALT). Also features a visit from Santa, musical performances, Marines at water stations, hot drinks, cookies, ChampionChip® timing, awards and live entertainment. Race day registration begins at 7:30am. Race start times: 10K at 9:00am, 5K at 9:05am, Kids’ K at 10:15am, and Family Fun Walk at 10:30am. , followed by awards and live entertainment. The event ends at 12noon. Registration ranges from $10-35. Event details and link to registration site at www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org. — Toys for Tots and ABQ Little Theatre

Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions that don’t get accomplished? Have you been telling yourself year after year about losing that last 5 to 10 pounds, but have never done it? If this sounds like you, then you are not alone. Let this New Year be the year that you finally get those New Year’s resolutions resolved. Upward Motion will teach you the major pitfalls that everyone goes through when they start an exercise plan that always ends up failing, and how to avoid those pitfalls with 7 easy strategies that will get finally get your resolutions resolved. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training

Learn how to unlock your inner fat burning potential by increasing your metabolism with cardiovascular exercise, diet and overall nutritional health. Also, find out what is myth and what is fact in fat and weight loss. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training

This interactive workshop will teach you how to completely stretch out a muscle. You will learn new techniques on how to properly stretch a muscle as well as train the muscle they way it is properly made to train. This is a great workshop for anyone that wants to develop a more advanced stretching routine and wants to prevent any physical injuries within their physical exercise routine. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training

Push your limits with precise, short, and intense workouts. With 20- 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week, you’ll fatigue your muscles for a more effective exercise. Join us to find out how! Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training

This workshop will give you a global perspective of why you have lower back pain and provide new information on the success of resistance training and stretching routine for lower back pain. The workshop covers the most common treatment processes for lower back pain from chiropractic to acupuncture to physical therapy. It will also cover a new treatment process called functional training and corrective exercise. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training

What is your true core? What techniques improve your core? Learn the answers to these along with the affects of core training, the importance of core training and the myths of scientific core training. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register — Upward Motion Personal Training