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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 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.
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
Center and 2,000 luminarias lighting the historic Visitor Center district. The Friends of Aztec Ruins will serve cookies and hot cocoa, and the bookstore will stay open late and offer a 15 percent discount for holiday shopping. Join us to take part in a beautiful New Mexico tradition! Information: 505.334.6174 or www.nps.gov/azru
FRI DEC. 20 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 architecture, 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 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
THURS DEC. 19 EVENING OF LIGHTS AT AZTEC RUINS The evening begins with an observation of the winter solstice sunset, 4:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following sunset there will be an archeoastronomy talk in the Aztec Ruins National Park Visitor
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Come mark the Winter Solstice at the Farmington Public Library and enjoy a “natural light” event at Noon along with activities that brighten up the winter. Information: 505.599.1270 or www.infoway.org
SAT DEC. 21 REINDER ROMP Join the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department and the Downtown Association for a little holiday cheer and participate in the Reindeer Romp or the North Pole Stroll! Held at Orchard Plaza in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4 to 6 p.m., this event will feature a 5K Reindeer Romp (chip timed) and a 2-mile North Pole Stroll. Registration is $15 which includes a shirt. The 5k will start promptly at 4 p.m., walkers will follow. This is a family friendly event with activities such as children’s winter carnival games, live holiday music, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, holiday cookies, and a chance to see Santa! Register by Thursday, Dec. 19. Late registrations will be accepted on Friday, Dec. 20, until 2 p.m., with a $10 additional fee. SIMPLE BIRD FEEDERS 1 – 3 p.m. Come to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park, off Browning Parkway for this annual activity. Learn about feeding birds and make tree ornaments which birds can eat, to decorate a tree at the nature center or to take home. Find out what birds eat and how to attract them, and learn the common winter birds in this area. Watch and learn the birds outside the Nature Center as you work. This is a family activity for all ages. Info: 505.599.1422
MON DEC. 23 LIVE NAVAJO NATIVITY This annual live nativity uses traditional Navajo clothing and live animals. The Nativity scene is presented entirely by children at the Four Corners Home for Children, at 2103 W. Main St., in Farmington, from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Information: 505.325.0255, 888.325.0255 or www.navajoministries.org
MON DEC. 16 SAT JAN. 4, 2014 FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER HOLIDAY BREAK HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan Ave., will have public swim from 1 - 4 p.m. and 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for Christmas Break. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center at 505.599.1167 or go online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics for more information.
TUES DEC. 31 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS CHRISTMAS BREAK FUN 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet at the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Let’s blast off to a New Year with some space fun with activities straight from NASA. This program is suitable for ages 7 and up. See you there, and don’t forget your imaginations! Info: 505.599.1425 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 6 p.m. At the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. For information call 505.599.1148. www.fmtn.org/civiccenter.
ADULT EVENTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, NM 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building:.505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Activity Center/The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7 – 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Dec. 14 - The Vintage People Dec. 21 - NO DANCE Dec. 28 - NO DANCE Info: 505.599.1380 SPECIAL EVENT DANCE (NEW YEAR’S EVE) 8 p.m. – Midnight (Doors Open at 7 p.m.) Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Dec. 31 (Tuesday Night) – Off the Interstate Cost $ 3 per person
50+ FREE WEDNESDAY DAYTIME DANCE 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Dec. 18 – Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380 50+ AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS 8 a.m. – Noon Friday, Dec. 6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: $14 - $12 for card carrying AARP Members. Preregistration is required by calling 505.566.2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Please note this is last month for current cost, there will be 2014 rate increase. OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL, PART 2 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This presentation will cover the topic of Compare and Contrast between Then and Now. Sexualized media culture and messages such as gender stereotyping will be topics discussed. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by; Heather DePeal, BA. For more information call 505.566.2287. CHRISTMAS DINNER 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Lunch is a $3 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6 fee for anyone younger. Merry Christmas to you from the staff at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. Call 505.599.1380 for more information. ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.566.2256 for more information THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. We feature exercise equipment that is extremely safe and easy to use. Perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion. Cost is $20 a year. Call 505.599.1390 for more information.