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TRI-CITYTRIBUNE Friday, December 13, 2013
calendar ONGOING EVENTS THREE WATERS TRADING POST EXHIBIT The Three Waters Trading Post exhibit features a walkthrough replica of a 1930’s trading post, including a bull pen stocked with period goods and artifacts, pawn room and an office showcasing jewelry and rugs. The exhibit is on display at the Farmington Museum in the Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Information: 505.599.1174 or www.fmtn.org BIRD WATCHING RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been spotted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles. Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org SETTLEMENT TO CITY EXHIBIT The Farmington Museum invites you to view an expansive display of historic and contemporary photography. Farmington has changed dramatically over the years. Experience a slice of Farmington’s past in comparison to what it is today. This unique exhibit uses both photography and historic objects to show the evolution of Farmington from a small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. On display through April 23, 2014. Information: 505.599.1174
MON DEC. 2 FRI JAN. 3, 2014 BLOOMFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Bloomfield hosts annual lighted Christmas parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. Route starts at the Bloomfield High School. The official lighting of
the celebration of Lights displays follows the Bloomfield Christmas parade and will remain in the park through the Holidays, creating a wonderful winter wonderland at Salmon Park in Bloomfield, N.M., 501 N. 5th Street. Information: 505.632.0880
FRI DEC. 13 ASTROFRIDAY “The Star of Bethlehem” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. A stargaze follows at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. The Planetarium reserves the right to substitute shows. This is a free event, but seating is limited. Information: 505.566.3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/Planetarium/index.htm HOLIDAY ART WALK Come walk through Historic Downtown Farmington, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and celebrate the season with art receptions and open houses at many downtown locations. A wide variety of art from regional artists will be showcased throughout many of the downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. Art Walk maps will be available at participating locations. The Art Walk is coordinated by the Farmington Downtown Association and sponsored by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Information: 505.599.1419
SAT DEC. 14 ANNUAL AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT The Riverside Nature Center takes part in this nationwide project which has been carried out for over 100 years. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., come spend part or all of the day counting all the birds, common and rare, in their wintering grounds throughout the Farmington area. Information: 505.599.1422 JINGLEBELL JAMBOREE Come in to the Farmington Recreation Center and celebrate the holidays. Visit Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! We will have a special holiday craft you can make, games you can play and wonderful holiday goodies to eat.
Information: Rec Center 505.599.1184, Aquatic Center 505.599.1167, Sycamore Park 505.566.2480 CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT SALE Annual Arts & Crafts sale at the Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm St. (corner of Orchard Avenue & Elm Street) for this jolly craft fair, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 505.327.6296 or www.fmtn.org/indiancenter HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON WALKING TOUR Brave the winter chill and join the Farmington Museum for a walking tour of downtown Farmington’s fascinating early history. Learn a little about the devastating Main Street fires, early ar-
chitecture, pioneer community builders, and more! This program is FREE and available to all ages, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation will be provided; meet at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Information: Adrienne Boggs, 505.599.1169 or www.fmtn.org/museums. SATURDAY NIGHT FUN 5:30 – 10 p.m. Hey kids ages 7-14!! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, the 2nd Saturday of each month through December, for an evening full of lively activities! Dodgeball, basketball, wallyball, four square, music, movies, board games, good eats, and more are on the agenda! This is a great place to hang out with your friends! Event is
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planned and supervised by the Recreation Center staff, with entry sign-in and signout. The Recreation Center is closed to the public during this event. Don’t miss the party! Registration is limited, so sign up now at www.fmtn.org/recreation, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Cost is $8. Info: 505.599.1184.
MON DEC. 16 CHACO CANYON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Join volunteers from the Four Corners Bird Club and the Riverside Nature Center in making the winter census of birds at Chaco Culture National Historic Park. Participants should be experienced birders and able to hike in back country areas in winter weather. Information: 505.599.1422
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SAN JUAN COLLEGE CONCERT BAND Join the Silhouette Performing Arts Series at San Juan College Little Theatre for this amazing performance. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. Information: 505.566.3430 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/silhouette CHRISTMAS DINNER 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. for a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Lunch is a $3 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6 fee for anyone younger. Merry Christmas to ALL, from the Staff at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. Call 505.599.1380 or go online at www.fmtn.org/bdsc for more information.
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