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April 2013 Website Facebook YouTube This is what we have for you this month – enjoy! Annual Adult Coed DODGEBALL Tournament Registration: NOW – April 1 (by 9:00 p.m.) Tournament: Friday, April 5 at 6:45 p.m. & Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 a.m. The 5th Annual Adult Coed Dodgeball Tournament will be held at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Form a team of 6 or more, at least 3 men and 3 women, prepare to dodge and throw your team to the championship, and have a blast! You must be 18 years or older to participate. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or at the Recreation Center. The fee is $45 per team. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place! There will be a Manager’s meeting Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1184 Picnic in the Park Tuesday, April 2 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center for a picnic, followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park every Tuesday beginning on April 2. Learn about plants, insects, birds, and all the interesting wildlife. Feed the friendly ducks, and go home in time for naps. This program continues every week throughout the spring and summer. For more information, call (505) 599-1422. San Juan County Senior Olympics Tuesday, April 2 9:00 a.m. The 2013 San Juan County Senior Olympics kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with a Basketball Free Throw at the Farmington Recreation Center on April 3, features many events over the course of a month, and ends with an Awards Picnic and Fun Relays at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center on May 10. Men and women age 50+ may enter any of the events. The $7 fee covers your entry to any or all events including the dance, awards picnic, and a t-shirt. Your official Senior Olympics t-shirt will be your entry pass to all events. To register, visit the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. For more information, call (505) 599-1380. Farmington Museum Annual Docent Training Wednesday, April 3 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Current and new Farmington Museum docents are invited to a training session at the Farmington Museum, for the museum’s exhibits, including “From Dinosaurs to Drill Bits,” “Three Waters Trading Post,” and the “Adventure in the Arts” visiting exhibition. Lunch will be provided. For more information about becoming a Farmington Museum System volunteer, please call Volunteer Coordinator, Kandy LeMoine at (505) 599- 1421. ---PAGE BREAK--- Homeschool Swimming Lesson Registration Friday, April 5 Register at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan starting at 8:00 a.m. for homeschool swimming lessons. Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00, 1:45, or 2:30 p.m., starting on April 9 until May 2. Info: (505) 599-1167 Homeschool Public Swimming April 10, 17, & 24 Homeschool public swimming will be on Wednesdays during the month of April from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1167 Annual Adult Coed WALLYBALL Tournament Registration: NOW – April 8 (by 9:00 p.m.) Tournament: Friday, April 12 at 6:45 p.m. & Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m. The Annual Adult Coed Wallyball Tournament will be held at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Form a team of at least 4 or more, maximum of 6 players, which should include at least 2 men and 2 women, for a tournament that will be pool play/double elimination. You must be 18 years or older to participate. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or at the Recreation Center. The fee is $40 per team. There will be a Manager’s meeting Friday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1184 Get Golf Ready 1st Session – Tuesday, April 9 – Friday, April 12 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. If you have ever thought about picking up a golf club, either for the first time or returning once again, you can make golf your sport for a lifetime. The Get Golf Ready Program at Piñon Hills Golf Course is designed to teach you in five short lessons everything you'll need to know to step onto a golf course a get out to play with confidence. Get Golf Ready will be guided by trained PGA Professionals who will make sure you have fun each step of the way. To register, or for more information, call (505) nd 326-6066. Friday Night Math April 12 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, is offering this special program for families. Children + family + math = a whole lot of fun. Yes, having fun with math is possible. Families can get together and work on great activities that will help math be more fun for everyone. Space is limited, so call and register your family soon for this free program. Info: (505) 599-1425 Benefit Navajo Rug Auction Saturday, April 13 4:00 p.m. The Farmington Museum Foundation and the Farmington Museum are pleased to announce the Benefit Navajo Rug Auction to take place at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. The proceeds raised by this benefit auction go to helping support the programs, exhibits, and collections for the soon-to-be-built new wing of the Farmington Museum. The public can preview nearly 200 rugs of all sizes, styles, and price ranges on Friday, April 12, noon to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 5, noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information call (505) 599-1180. Saturday Night Fun Saturday, April 13 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Hey kids ages 7-14!! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., for an evening full of fun activities! Dodgeball, basketball, wallyball, four square, music, movies, board games, good eats, and more is on the agenda! This is a great place to hang out with your friends! Registration is limited, so sign- up now at webtrac.fmtn.org. Cost is $8.00. Info: (505) 599-1184. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday Twilight League Starts Tuesday, April 16 5:30 p.m. From April 16 to September 27, Piñon Hills Golf Course will host this event. Play is open to anyone – regardless of handicap! This will be a fun, quick, 9-hole, early evening event with a payout each play day. Some weeks we will play the front nine – other weeks we will play the back nine. The entry fee is only $10 – and the special Twilight League rate is only $15 – and that includes your green fee and cart! Pass-holders pay a $10 cart fee to play. All you need to do is visit or call the Pro Shop and register by 5pm on the Monday prior to the play day. For more information, call (505) 326-6066. Family Bingo & Pizza Night Friday, April 19 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It’s Bingo time again! Stay out of the cold weather and bring the whole family to the Farmington Recreation Center for an evening of fun for all ages playing bingo and eating pizza! There will be fun prizes for the lucky winners throughout the evening! Everyone must be registered by Thursday, April 18. The cost is $5.00 per person. You can register at webtrac.fmtn.org. For more information call the Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184. 3rd Annual SPCC Health Fair Saturday, April 20 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for this free event at the Sycamore Park Community Center. Come see the great health care options we have in the Farmington area. There will be something for everyone – free blood pressure checks, body mass index tests, and much more. In addition to free screenings, there will be information on preventative health, health education, and healthy living in our community. Booths are still available. For more information, call (505) 566-2481. Miss Indian Farmington Applications taken NOW through Friday, June 7 Miss Indian Farmington 2012-2013 competition will be held at the Farmington Civic Center on Friday, June 14 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eligibility requirements include: 12-18 years old, Farmington resident, proof of tribal enrollment. Information and applications are available at the Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm, Farmington or online at www.fmtn.org/prca. Info: (505) 327-6296. Energy Week Public Day Saturday, April 20 Don’t miss this engaging, educational and fun day at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Info: (505) 599-1174. Don’t forget…you can change a life. ADOPT a pet at the Farmington Animal Shelter! Visit us at 1395 S. Lake. Info: (505) 599-1098