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DECEMBER, 2013 - JANUARY, 2014 KIDS EVENTS submitted by CITY OF FARMINGTON’S, PARKS, RECREATON, AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Hang out at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Check out our daily activities schedule, it will include crafts, mystery activities, dodge ball, swim shuttles, field trips, and more. We have great activities lined up for kids of all ages! Call (505) 566-2480. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SJC Want a “Big?” Sycamore Park Community Center is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide a year round site-based program for kids ages 5 – 13. For an application or more information, call Natalie at 566-2481. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS TUNES FOR TOTS (Formerly MUSICAL MONDAYS) Musical Mondays is Tunes for Tots! This music, story-telling, and crafts program will remain the same, but will now be offered twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting in September at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Come early and be prepared to get musical and messy! The recommended age for Tunes for Tots is Pre-K thru 1st grade. Admission is free. For more information please call (505) 599- 1169. December 2 & 4 - Shoo Fly! December 9 & 11 - Twas the Night Before Christmas December 16 & 18 - Jingle Bells December 23 & 25 - NO CLASS December 30 - NO CLASS January 1 - NO CLASS January 6 & 8 - If You’re Happy & You Know It January 13 & 15 - Shake My Sillies Out January 20 & 22 - Six Little Ducks January 27 & 29 - The Ants Go Marching MONDAY EVENINGS BALLET AND JAZZ DANCE CLASSES Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore for FREE dance classes instructed by Lexi Aligarbes. Ages 5 – 8 meet from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. and 9 up meet from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Info: (505) 599-2480. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM Join us at the Harv Henry Gymnasium at Sycamore Park Community Center for pick-up basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Come have fun and get some exercise. Info: (505) 599-2480. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH KEEP IT CLEAN Make a difference and have some fun at the same time. Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free, educational event that provides information, games and activities related to keeping our community environment clean and healthy. For more information call (505) 566-2480. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH KEEP IT CLEAN Make a difference and have some fun at the same time. Come to Crouch Mesa Community Center, 4500 Wildflower Mesa Drive, on the third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free, educational event that provides information, games and activities related to keeping our community environment clean and healthy. For more information call (505) 599-1426. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. the Harv Henry Gymnasium at SPCC is reserved for pick-up basketball. There is no cost to participate. Come have some fun and get some exercise! TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS/FRIDAYS ---PAGE BREAK--- PARENT/CHILD PLAYTIME Enjoy quiet time in the leisure pool at Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as 10:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Exclusively for adults with children 5 years old or younger, cost is $2.50 per person, free under 3 years of age. Punch cards and passes welcome. Info: (505) 599-1167 WEDNESDAYS TODDLER PLAYDATES Visit E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, where families with young children come to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. This is a weekly program each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit Tot’s Turf, or join us for a fun, engaging activity. Reading, games, and other activities are offered from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to encourage kid’s imaginations and exploration of the world around them. Information: (505) 599-1425 December 4 - Hand Print Santa Cards December 11 - Reindeer Hats December 18 - Paper Plate Christmas Trees December 25 - Merry Christmas! The Museum is closed. Join us for Eric Carle inspired activities in Januiary January 1 - The Museum is closed. Happy New Year! January 8 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear January 15 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar January 22 - Panda Bear, Panda Bear January 29 - The Foolish Tortoise WEDNESDAYS WET-N-WILD WEDNESDAYS Come to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan for public swimming, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at $2.00 per person. Information: (505) 599-1167 WEDNESDAYS ART’S ALIVE! Visit the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for this drop-in after school Arts Program, come early and be dressed to make art! Outside on the Terrace, when weather permits, inside when inclement. All ages welcome. For more information please call (505) 599-1169. December 4 - Paper Snowflakes December 11 - Seven Point Stars December 18 - Christmas Paper Pinecone Ornaments December 25 - NO CLASS January 1 - NO CLASS January 8 - Sun Catcher Mittens January 15 - Cotton Ball Snowmen January 22 - Texas Snowflakes January 29 - Chinese New Year Dragon Puppets WEDNESDAY DODGEBALL Dodgeball will be 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Put your game face on and come have some fun, open to all ages. Information: (505) 566-2480 THURSDAYS BROWN BAG BIRDING From Noon to 1:00 p.m., bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to watch wildlife as we eat. Info: (505) 599-1422 THURSDAYS SIMPLY SCIENCE Join us at E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, for simple science experiments, the kind you may not get to do at home in the kitchen. Dress accordingly, things might get messy. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1425. December 5 - Parachute December 12 - Square Bubbles-What? December 19 - Gak, Slime, Boogers, oh My!! December 26 - No Simply Science ---PAGE BREAK--- January 2 - The Spinning Penny January 9 - Floating Ping Pong Ball January 16 - Color Mixing Gobstoppers January 23 - Spin Art-Is Black Really Black? January 30 - Biome in a Bag FRIDAY FUN Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, each Friday, now from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for toddler fun. Join us for art, songs, stories, and maybe even some science. This program is designed for children 18 months to 5 years old…but all ages are welcome. Info: (505) 599-1425 December 6 - Christmas Tree Magnets December 13 - NO FRIDAY FUN…. December 20 - Candy Cane Paint December 27 - Plate Puppets January 3 - Fuzzy Mitten January 10 - Sparkling Snowflake January 17 - No Friday Fun today, see you next week!!! January 24 - Painting with Marbles, Toddler Science January 31 - Groundhog’s Shadow FRIDAYS GAME NIGHT Hang out at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1151 Sycamore St. from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. We have fun games lined up for kids of all ages! Info: (505) 566-2480. SOME SATURDAYS FAMILY ART SATURDAY Visit E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard. Please note the time for Family Art Saturdays is now 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Art Saturdays are for the whole family to enjoy activities together. This is a free program; all you need to bring is your imagination. Information: (505) 599-1425 December 7 - Rolled Paper Christmas Trees This simple BUT beautiful Christmas tree will roll to perfection. This is something you can enjoy for many years to come. January 11 - Balloon Topiaries Let these bright topiaries add a little color during these cold winter months. January 25 - Weaving Join us for some super simple weaving. NOW – FEBRUARY 28 WETLANDS WINTER Come to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, for this photography exhibit. Bald eagles, mule deer bucks, unusual ducks, and animal tracks in the snow are some of the special things to see in winter in our river parks. The Riverside Nature Center is exhibiting photos of winter scenes and wildlife from our collections through February, 2014. Most of these photographs are the work of local photographers, who have helped document the seasons in Animas Park. Be inspired to do your own photography of winter beauty in Farmington's river parks. Info: (505) 599-1422 DECEMBER 4 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $2.00 per person for Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 7 FESTIVAL OF TREES Hours are 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, and 8:00 a.m. – Noon on Saturday. Don’t miss this traditional favorite event at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington in Exhibit Halls 1 – 3, and the Miriam M. Taylor Theater. Entry to see the trees is free. Get tickets NOW for the Teddy Bear Tea at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 5. For more information call (505) 599-1148. DECEMBER 6 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DELIGHT ---PAGE BREAK--- Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., and get into the spirit of the season with us. Join us for hot chocolate and cookies. Lexi’s dance classes will have their dance recital beginning at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this FREE event. Info: (505) 566-2480 or www.fmtn.org/spcc. DECEMBER 6 BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE Presented at 7:00 p.m., at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. Call [PHONE REDACTED] or 877-599- 3331 for ticket information or go to www.fmtn.org/civiccenter. DECEMBER 7 HOLIDAY FAMILY CRAFT WORKSHOP The Holidays are coming! Bring yourself or your whole family to the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and spend the morning creating fun and simple Christmas holiday cards, decorations, and gifts! Refreshments will be served and special door prizes will be given. Register no later than Thursday, December 5. Cost is $5.00. For more information call the Recreation Center at (505) 599- 1184, or www.fmtn.org/recreation DECEMBER 7 BIRD WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to view our winter birds on a pleasant walk through the parks, after a short time viewing the feeders from the Nature Center observation room. We will walk about two miles at a leisurely pace. Beginners and experienced birders of all ages are welcome. Bring your binoculars, or borrow some of ours. No pets, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 DECEMBER 10 THE MOSCOW BALLET’S NUTCRACKER Treat your family to this seasonal favorite performance. Get your tickets now for the Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington at 7:30 p.m. Get online at www.fmtn.org/civiccenter, or call (505) 599-1148. DECEMBER 11 SKATEWAY USA FIELD TRIP Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for a trip to Skateway USA from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fees are $5 to get in and skate rental is $2 for quads or $3 for blades. Personal skates are allowed at Skateway USA. All participants must have a signed permission slip to attend. Info: (505) 566-2480. DECEMBER 11 MARIACHI CHRISTMAS Presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. All Seats $30.00. For Civic Center information call (505) 599-1148 or go to www.fmtn.org/civiccenter. DECEMBER 14 JINGLEBELL JAMBOREE Join the Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, and Sycamore Park Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we celebrate the holidays. Come to our Jingle Bell Jamboree at the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. to visit Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! We will have a special holiday craft to make, games to play, and wonderful holiday goodies to eat. This is a Recreation Division/PRCA Department Event. For more information call the Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184, the Aquatic Center at (505) 599-1167, or Sycamore Park Community Center at (505) 566-2480. DECEMBER 14 FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT Celebrate the winter skies and learn about our universe at the Farmington Museum's First Astronomy Night at 3041 E. Main St. from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be star legends from many cultures featured in the Stardome planetarium, and a chance to observe the sky through a telescope on the terrace, weather permitting of course. Join us for many fun stations set up through out the Farmington Museum such as Spectroscopes, survival in a vacuum-Peeps in Peril!, What is a Serving Size-Space Food, Pop Rockets, measuring hand strength with our Vernier Probes, and much, much more!!! This is a FREE event, so pack up the family and get to the Farmington Museum!! Info: (505) 599-1174 or www.fmtn.org/museums. DECEMBER 14 SATURDAY NIGHT FUN! ---PAGE BREAK--- It’s back this fall! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., the 2nd Saturday of each month, through January, 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., 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! Event is planned and supervised by the Recreation Center staff, with entry sign-in and sign-out. The Recreation Center is closed to the public during this event. Don't miss the party! Registration is limited, so sign-up now at webtrac.fmtn.org. Cost is $8.00. Info: (505) 599-1184. DECEMBER 28 STARS AND STORIES Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn the winter stars, constellations, and the which help remember them on a short walk through Animas Park. If there is snow on the ground, it will be especially beautiful. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Binoculars are helpful. Children should be old enough to understand listening quietly. No pets, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 DECEMBER 21 REINDEER ROMP Christmas is coming! Join the Downtown Association and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department for a little holiday cheer. Join us for the Reindeer Romp or the North Pole Stroll! The event will be held at Orchard Plaza in downtown Farmington from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and will feature a 5K Reindeer Romp (chip timed) and a 2 Mile North Pole Stroll. Registration is $15.00 and includes a shirt. The 5k will start at 4:00 p.m., walkers will follow. This is a family friendly event with children's winter carnival games, live holiday music, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, holiday cookies, and a chance to see Santa! For more information call the Farmington Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184. DECEMBER 21 SIMPLE BIRD FEEDERS Come to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park, off Browning Pkwy., from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., 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 DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 4 FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER HOLIDAY BREAK HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will have public swim from 1:00 - 4:00 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. DECEMBER 24 & DECEMBER 25 FARMINGTON AQUATICS HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be closed all day for the Christmas Holiday. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan., at (505) 599-1167 for more information. Lions Pool, 405 N. Wall, will be closed all day for the Christmas Holiday. Please call Lions Pool at (505) 599-1187 for more information or logon to www.fmtn.org/aquatics. DECEMBER 28 STARS & STORIES Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 7:00 p.m. This early evening walk is an opportunity to learn autumn stars, constellations, and the which help remember them on a stroll of about an hour and a half through Animas Park. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Binoculars are helpful. Children should be old enough to understand listening quietly. No pets, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 DECEMBER 31 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS CHRISTMAS BREAK FUN Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and let’s blast off to a new year with some space fun with activities straight from NASA. Suitable for ages 7 and up. See you there, and don't forget your imaginations! Info: (505) 599-1425 DECEMBER 31 FARMINGTON AQUATICS HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be open from 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. only. Public and Lap swim will be from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. only. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center at (505) 599-1167 ---PAGE BREAK--- for more information. Lions Pool, 405 N. Wall, will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please call Lions Pool at (505) 599-1187 for more information or go online to www.fmtn.org/aquatics. JANUARY 1 FARMINGTON AQUATICS HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be closed in the morning and open for public and lap swim from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. only. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center at (505) 599-1167 for more information. Lions Pool, 405 N. Wall, will be closed all day for the New Year's Holiday. Please call Lions Pool at (505) 599-1187 for more information or go online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics. JANUARY 1 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $2.00 per person for Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 JANUARY 2 -3 CHRISTMAS BREAK FUN! EGGANAUTICS ROCKET WORKSHOP It's not rocket science....well, maybe it is!! Join us at E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., for some rocket fun. We will develop and blast off our very own rocket creations. Send your Egganauts flying in a 2 liter bottle rocket. Register now, space is limited. There is a $5 charge for this workshop. Make sure you bring two, 2-liter bottles. Info: (505) 599-1425 JANUARY 3 SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, until classes are full. Remember – you can register online beginning at 8:00 a.m. on registration day,.by going to www.fmtn.org/aquatics, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Classes run four weeks for two days a week starting on January 6. Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Tuesday/Thursday evening for Preschool and Levels. The cost is $35.00 per child. Receive two FREE Swimming Lesson Sessions for your child this winter! Call to find out how. Info: (505) 599-1167. JANUARY 4 NATURE WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Animas Park is beautiful in winter, with many birds and animals to see. Come for a walk along the river and the woodland trails to see wildlife and the beauty of the winter gardens. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. Info: (505) 599-1422 JANUARY 11 MAKING TRACKS Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Pkwy., from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Take a walk through Animas Park looking for tracks and traces of the animals who live here. If weather permits, make a plaster cast of a track to take home. Nature Center staff and volunteers will help everyone learn more about the wildlife of the park. Info: (505) 599-1422 JANUARY 11 SATURDAY NIGHT FUN! It’s back this fall! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., the 2nd Saturday of each month, through January, 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., 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! Event is planned and supervised by the Recreation Center staff, with entry sign-in and sign-out. The Recreation Center is closed to the public during this event. Don't miss the party! Registration is limited, so sign-up now at webtrac.fmtn.org. Cost is $8.00. Info: (505) 599-1184. JANUARY 15 SKATEWAY USA FIELD TRIP Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for a trip to Skateway USA from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fees are $5 to get in and skate rental is $2 for quads or $3 for blades. Personal skates are allowed at Skateway USA. All participants must have a signed permission slip to attend. Info: (505) 566-2480. JANUARY 17 ANNUAL CAKE WALK ---PAGE BREAK--- Sycamore Park Community Center’s annual Cake walk is right around the corner, and the theme for this year’s Cake Walk is the Wizard of Oz! The Community Center is located at 1051 Sycamore St., and the time is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost to participate is $2 per person or a cake donation. Don’t miss out on the fun! Info: (505) 566-2480 or www.fmtn.org/spcc JANUARY 17 FAMILY BINGO AND PIZZA NIGHT Bring the whole family to the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., for a fun evening of Bingo and Pizza! There will be fun prizes for the lucky winners throughout the evening! Space is limited so register early! $5.00 a person. Register online at www.fmtn.org/recreation or at the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184. JANUARY 20 FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will have two public swim sessions for the Martin Luther King Holiday. Public swimming will be from1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center for more information at (505) 599-1167 or go online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics JANUARY 24 FAMILY MATH NIGHT! Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, Children + family + Math = a whole lot of fun – from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Yes, having fun with math IS statistically possible. This is a special time for families to get together and work on great activities that make math fun for everyone. Space is limited so call and register your family soon. Oh, yes…and it is FREE. Info: (505) 599-1425 JANUARY 25 STARS & STORIES Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 7:00 p.m. This early evening walk is an opportunity to learn autumn stars, constellations, and the which help remember them on a stroll of about an hour and a half through Animas Park. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Binoculars are helpful. Children should be old enough to understand listening quietly. No pets, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 JANUARY 31 SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, until classes are full. Remember – you can register online beginning at 8:00 a.m. on registration day,.by going to www.fmtn.org/aquatics, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Classes run four weeks for two days a week starting February 3. Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Tuesday/Thursday evening for Preschool and Levels. The cost is $35.00 per child. Receive two FREE Swimming Lesson Sessions for your child this winter! Call to find out how. Info: (505) 599-1167. FEBRUARY 1 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Farmington Museum System at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, on Saturday, February 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come dressed in your lucky red and gold clothes and be prepared to horse around with fun crafts and activities. Pour a plaster-cast horse hoof, listen to a traditional story, decorate cookies, construct a glittering paper lantern, make a new year wish on the Wishing Tree, and more! Info: (505) 599-1174