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JUNE/JULY, 2013 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, hip hop dance classes, 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. MISS INDIAN FARMINGTON NOW - JUNE 7, APPLICATIONS TAKEN 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. Info: (505) 327-6296. MUSICAL MONDAYS Come to the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Musical Mondays is a music, story-telling, and crafts program. Come early and be prepared to get musical and messy! The program will be outside on the terrace when weather permits and inside when inclement. The recommended age for Musical Mondays is Pre-K through 1st grade, although all are welcome! Admission is free. For more information, please call (505) 599-1169. June 3 - Apples and Bananas June 10 - Baby Bumblebee June 17 - Head and Shoulders June 24 - Doing the Swim July 1 - NO CLASS July 8 - I’m a Little Teapot July 15 - Little Bunny Foo Foo July 22 - Itsy Bitsy Spider July 29 - Old MacDonald 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. TUESDAYS PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR PRESCHOOLERS Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway for a picnic followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park. 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 Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughout the spring and summer. Info: (505) 599-1422 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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! 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 June 5 - S’more Sculpture June 12 - The Ants go Marching June 19 - Serving Cheeseburgers June 26 - Ice-Pop Suncatcher July 3 - Fireworks, well paintworks really. July 10 - Spaghetti is not just for eating July 17 - Seeing Stars—Starfish that is July 24 - Pour, Dump, Scoop July 31 - Kid Friendly Cactus WEDNESDAYS WET-N-WILD WEDNESDAYS Come to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan for public swimming, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 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. June 5 - Flag Day Safety Pin Bead Flags June 12 - Father’s Day Cards June 19 - Ojo de Dios June 26 - Marble Paintings July 3 - Independence Day Clothespin Pinwheels July 10 - Candle Dipping July 17 - Cornhusk Dolls July 24 - Cordage July 31 - Decoupage 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, AUGUST 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- FRIDAY FUN Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, each Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 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 June 7 - Comb Painting June 14 - Fluffy Stuff June 21 - Hole Punch of Fun June 28 - Fruity Rainbows July 5 - Ice Cream Dough-Toddler Science July 12 - Eye Spy Bottles July 19 - No Friday Fun Today. July 26 - Color Changing Milk—Toddler Science FRIDAYS PARENT/CHILD PLAYTIME Enjoy quiet time in the leisure pool at Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, from 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 for children under 3 years of age. Punch cards and passes welcome. Info: (505) 599-1167 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. MOST SATURDAYS FAMILY ART SATURDAY Visit E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard from 1:00 to 3:00 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 June 1 - Super What? Super Who? Super You!!!! Come in and display your special power and “super you” emblem. We will make our very own “Super Me” capes. Come dressed to work with fabric paints and markers. Don’t forget your super powers or your imaginations. See you there. June 15 - Father’s Day Ductmazing Bouquet What better to use in making a special craft for dad or grandpa than duct tape? Come in and make something “ductmazing” for the special guy in your life. Don’t forget your imaginations. June 29 - Weaving with Hula Hoops Let the Hula Hoop be your loom, and old t-shirts be your yarn. What more can I say?? July 27 - Film Canister Rockets Oh yeah, you read right. We are making rockets. Come by and make your very own film canister rocket. Is this rocket science??? You got that right. MAY 28 SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION JUNE PROGRAM REGISTRATION Programs and classes will include soccer, basketball, volleyball, crafts, cooking, tennis, t-ball, Heather McGaughy Children’s Theater, and much more! Online registration for all June activities will begin Tuesday, May 28, 8:00 a.m., at webtrac.fmtn.org. Walk-in registration will begin on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. June Session dates are June 3 to June 28. For more information call (505) 599-1184. MAY 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.at webtrac.fmtn.org. Classes are four days a week for two weeks. Monday-Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Levels, evening classes for Preschool and Levels will be at Lions Pool. The cost is $35 per child. Info: (505) 599-1167. FRIDAY, MAY 31 SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY Ages 7-14, come start your summer with Farmington Recreation Center at our Kickoff Party held at the Sand Courts next to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., play games like limbo, horseshoes, and knockout. Play with giant parachutes and do relay races. Join us for hot dogs, chips, and drinks for lunch, plus root beer floats at the end of the party. Finish the event with kids challenging the 2013 Summer Recreation Staff to a game of Sand Volleyball! Pre-registration by Thursday, ---PAGE BREAK--- May 30th is required for this event! Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Fee is $5.00. Info: (505) 599-1184. JUNE 3 – 7 PINON HILLS JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM Class is conducted under a relationship with The First Tee of San Juan County, NM. This program is takes place at Pinon Hills and Civitan Golf Courses (depending on the date) for one week with times based on age groups. Ages 11 – 12 from 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.; ages 9 – 10 from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.; ages 7-8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. The program will focus on developing new students based on The First Tee Code of Conduct and expose them to the Nine Core Values of the program. This program is a wonderful opportunity to learn the game of golf or build upon existing skills. The cost is only $45. For more information, or to register, visit www.PinonHillsGolf.com or call (505) 326-6066. JUNE 5 COWBOY & COWGIRL ROUND-UP Ages 3 - 5, join the Farmington Recreation Center staff at Veterans Park from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for an exciting Preschool Adventure. Have fun seeing what it is like to be a cowboy or cowgirl. Play a game of horseshoes, make a country inspired craft, and listen to a story. Watch for other Preschool Adventures to be offered on Wednesdays, June - July. Come to one or come to them all! Each adventure will include a snack. $5.00 per adventure. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184 JUNE 6 PENNY PARTY What can a penny buy you these days? A whole lot of fun, that’s what. Join us at E3 Children’s Musuem & Science Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Pinching Pennies, Polka Dot Penny Pitch, Penny Spoon Races, Coin Drop Race and MuCh, MuCH MoRE. The cost for the Penny Party is 150 pennies (that is a role and a half of pennies or $1.50), make sure you bring pennies!!! We will not have pennies available to make change. Info: (505) 599-1425 JUNE 7, JULY 5, & AUGUST 2 MOSAIC MADNESS Kids 8 years and older will enjoy this FREE class held at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Classes are dedicated to the ancient art of mosaics, held the first Friday of each month, June through August. Kids will learn how to make several different forms of mosaic with a variety of objects, from tiles and marbles, to seashells and glass. Attend one or all! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169, or by coming into the Museum. Info: (505) 599- 1174 JUNE 8 EARLY BIRD WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center at 8:00 a.m. The river parks are the home of over 135 species of birds, and we can see many of them on this 2 hour early morning walk. We may see some nests, and some young birds hatched here this year. Dress for a walk of about 2 miles, and bring binoculars if you have them. No dogs, please. Info: (505) 599-1422. JUNE 8 CAR SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR Support the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., and come out to from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to enjoy a car show, craft fair, and day full of activities for the entire family. There will be food vendors, games for kids, live music, and a burn out contest Car classes include Low Riders, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, 4x4, Trucks, Low Rider Bikes, Original, and Construction. Info: (505) 566-2481. JUNE 10 – 14 CHILLIN’ AT THE REC! Ages 7 – 13 -we know you want to just chill this summer, so why not come chill with us? This Kool Summer Day Camp at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will have plenty of games and activities that are all about the “freeze”. Be prepared to get wet when we play fun games with water. On Friday of this week we will go to the Fun Friday Special “Splish Splash”. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Participants must bring a lunch and two snacks each day. The fee is $50.00 per child. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. JUNE 11 - 13 ROCKET WORKSHOP ---PAGE BREAK--- It’s not rocket science…well maybe it is! Join us at the E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, for some rocket fun 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Develop and blast off your very own rocket creations, starting with simple straw rockets and work up to exciting Egganautics. Cost for this program is only $5 plus two 2-liter soda bottles. For ages 7 and up, register soon, space is limited.! Call (505) 566-2279. JUNE 14 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. at webtrac.fmtn.org. Classes are four days a week for two weeks. Monday-Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Levels, evening classes for Preschool and Levels will be at Lions Pool. The cost is $35 per child. Info: (505) 599- 1167. JUNE 14 SPLISH SPLASH! Ages 6 – 14, beat the heat this summer and join the Farmington Recreation Center for lots of splashin’ and soakin’ wet games at the Soccer Complex, Field #1 off of Fairgrounds Rd. from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The registration deadline for this Fun Friday Special is Thursday, June 13, and the cost is Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or visit the Recreation Center. For more information, call (505) 599-1184. JUNE 14 MISS INDIAN FARMINGTON COMPETITION Miss Indian Farmington 2012-2013 competition will be held at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Info: (505) 327-6296. JULY 15 - 19 PINON HILLS JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM Class is conducted under a relationship with The First Tee of San Juan County, NM. This program is takes place at Pinon Hills and Civitan Golf Courses for one week with times based on age groups. Ages 11 – 12 from 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.; ages 9 – 10 from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.; ages 7-8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m. The program will focus on developing new students based on The First Tee Code of Conduct and expose them to the Nine Core Values of the program. This program is a wonderful opportunity to learn the game of golf or build upon existing skills. The cost is only $45. For more information, or to register, visit www.PinonHillsGolf.com or call (505) 326-6066. JUNE 18 – 21 & JUNE 25 – 28 AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 DAYS Come to E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for Around the World in 8 Days - Passport to Fun. Create a different craft from a different culture each day. Pack your imaginations, we are off to see the world! Drop in for free family fun. Info: (505) 599-1425 June 18 – USA, Native American Coiled Pots June 19 – Mexico, Huichol Indian Yarn Art June 20 - Ivory Coast, West Africa, Mud Painting June 21 – Russia, Jeweled Eggs June 25 – Zambia, Colorful Baskets June 26 – Iran, No-Ruz Centerpiece June 27 – Germany, Beeswax Modeling June 28 – Antarctica, Sweet Snow Sculpture JUNE 19 HAWIAN PARTY Ages 3 – 5, join the Farmington Recreatio Center staff at Veterans Park from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for this exciting Preschool Adventure. Enjoy our Hawaiian Luau inspired party where we will elarn to hula dance, make a hula skirt, enjoy a snack, and hear a fun story about Hawaii. Watch for other Preschool Cdentures to be offered on Wednesdays, June – July. Come to one or come to them all. $5.00 per adventure. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184 JUNE 21 FATHER SON CAMPOUT At Sycamore Park Community Center, 1151 Sycamore St., beginning at 5:00 p.m. Bring your boys, your tent, and get ready for a special night around the campfire creating memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets are $4 per person and must be purchased in advance, online at webtrac.fmtn.org or at the Community Center. Ticket price includes a weenie roast, continental breakfast, a picture, and an evening of games and activities. For more information, call (505) 566-2480. ---PAGE BREAK--- JUNE 21 PAJAMA JAM Ages 7 – 14, come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., for this Fun Friday Special. Who does not like jamming out to music? We will be dancing to the Cupid Shuffle and the Electric Slide, playing Just Dance on the Wii, and you can even join in during Karaoke. There will be tons of music and we will have pizza for lunch. The best part is that you do not even have to get dressed up because we encourage everyone to come to this party in their pajamas! Pre-registration by Thursday, June 20 is required for this event! The cost is $5.00. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184 JUNE 24 – 28 STARTASTIC For ages 7 – 13, join the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., for this fantastic Kool Summer Day Camp that will land you among the stars. We will have games and activities, not only about constellations, but also about our favorite movie stars, and even the 4th of July! We will watch a movie about what is out there beyond our world, make crafts for the 4th of July, and even have a day to come dressed up as your favorite “star”. On Friday we will attend the Fun Friday Special called Star Spangled Celebration and Picnic. You are sure to become star crazy this week! Participants must bring a lunch and two snacks each day. The cost is $50.00. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. JUNE 25 SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION JULY PROGRAM REGISTRATION Programs and classes will include soccer, basketball, volleyball, crafts, cooking, tennis, t-ball, Heather McGaughy Children’s Theater, and much more! Online registration for all July activities will begin Tuesday, June 25, 8:00 a.m., at webtrac.fmtn.org. Walk-in registration will begin on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. July Session dates are July 1 – July 26. For more information call (505) 599-1184. JUNE 26 HEATHER MCGAUGHY CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER PRODUCTION Experience live theater performed by local children in the beautiful, natural sandstone, outdoor amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park, 5800 College Blvd., Farmington, NM. The performance, Willie Wonka Kids, starts at 8:00 pm., and is a culmination of the June summer theater workshop for children. Tickets and information: (877) 599-3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone. JUNE 28 STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION AND PICNIC For ages 6 – 12, come to Civitan Park Shelter South, and join the Farmington Recreation Center for some hot dogs and good old-fashioned 4th of July fun! Crafts, relays, games, and firecrakin’ fun! Don’t miss out on the celebration! Registration deadline is Thursday, June 27 and the cost is Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. For more information, call (505) 599-1184. JUNE 28 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 at webtrac.fmtn.org. Classes are four days a week for two weeks. Monday-Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Levels, evening classes for Preschool and Levels will be at Lions Pool. The cost is $35 per child. Info: (505) 599- 1167. JUNE 28 – 29 AQUATIC CENTER HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center will be hosting the Four Corners Aquatic Team Swim Meet. The leisure pool will remain open for public swim from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost will be $3.00 per person to swim. Come cheer on your local swimmers. Both pools will remain open for public swim from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with normal admission fees. Info: (505) 599-1167. JUNE 29 BUTTERFLY WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn about butterflies and other insects on this “catch and release” walk of about a mile in Animas park Learn ---PAGE BREAK--- what plants attract butterflies, what their caterpillars need as food, and how to identify some of our common species. We provide nets and containers for temporarily observing our insect discoveries. This is a free program for all ages. Dress for the weather, and for walking off the trails through tall grass. Info: (505) 599- 1422 JULY 3 WATER WORLD Ages 3 - 5, join the Farmington Recreation Center staff at Veterans Park from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for this exciting Preschool Adventure. Join us and learn about animals that live in the water. We will play water inspired games, create an animal craft, enjoy a snack, and listed to a story! Please bring a towel because you might get a little wet! Watch for other Preschool Adventures to be offered on Wednesdays, June – July. Come to one or come to them all. $5.00 per adventure. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184 JULY 4 FARMINGTON AQUATICS HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center will be open from 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for lap swimming. Public swim will be from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. only. Info: (505) 599-1167. Brookside Pool will be open for lap swimming from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Public swim will be from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. only. Info: (505) 599-1188. Lions Pool will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. only. Info: (505) 599-1187. JULY 4 SKATEBOARD COMPETITION Sponsored by Sycamore Park Community Center, come to Brookside Park, at Dustin and 20th St., for a FREE skateboarding competition. Registration is at 11:00 a.m. with the competition beginning at noon. Competition is a game of SKATE with a double elimination bracket. There will be three age divisions: 10 & under, 11-14, and 15-Up. The competition is free, but all competitors must sign a waiver. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age group. For more information call (505) 566-2480. JULY 4 - 7 ANNUAL FREEDOM DAYS CELEBRATION Farmington celebrates the Fourth of July with a variety of special events, including fireworks, auction, parade and a triathlon. Info: (800) 448-1240 or www.farmingtonnm.org. JULY 5 FIRECRACKER FUN FESTIVAL Come to the Brookside Pool, 20th and Dustin from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., for this annual event. Enjoy water games, prizes, and TONS of Fun. Bring your own t-shirts to tye-dye. Cost is $3.00 per person. Info: (505) 599-1167 JULY 5 ANNUAL YO-YO WORKSHOP Annual Yo-Yo Workshop with Yo-Yo Man Extraordinaire, Luke Renner, at E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Learn the tricks you’ll need for the 6th Annual Yo Down Show Down contest on Saturday, July 6. While you visit E³ for a yo-yo lesson, why not enjoy some of the exhibits this museum has to offer? The contest is sponsored by Yomega, YoYoFactory, Duncan Toys, and Vulto Yo-Yos. Call 599-1425 for more information. JULY 6 HISTORY WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 9:00 a.m. Walk to the Veteran’s Memorial and also see many less well-known sites in Animas and Berg Parks illustrating the history of the area. Learn about river history, native and introduced plants, and Farmington history, as well as the national history commemorated by the memorial on this walk of about 2 hours. Info: (505) 599-1422 JULY 6 29th ANNUAL FREEDOM DAYS ICE CREAM SOCIAL From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, cool down at the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave., Farmington, NM, with family entertainment, ice cream sundaes, root beer floats, cold drinks, hot dogs, fun photos, temporary tattoos, wagon rides, a yo-yo contest, and water rocket launching. Buy a raffle ticket to win amazing prizes. All proceeds benefit the Farmington Museum System and E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center. Info: (505) 599-1425. JULY 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- ANNUAL YO DOWN SHOW DOWN Annual Yo Down Show Down at the E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave., registration will be at 1:00 p.m., with the contest beginning at 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., inside the Children’s Museum during Freedom Days! See String Theory in Action! While enjoying the Farmington Museum Foundation Ice Cream Social, take a moment to cheer on the string slingers inside at the E³ Children’s Museum. The Yo Down Show Down will showcase the skills of some of our youngest museum patrons and is also open to all ages and skill levels. The contest is free to enter and is a bring your own yo-yo event. This event is sponsored by Yomega, YoYoFactory, Duncan Toys and Vulto Yo-Yos. Info: (505) 599-1425 JULY 9 – 12 & JULY 16 – 19 MAKE AND PLAY WORKSHOPS Are you bored and ready to go back to school yet? Well, maybe not that bored. Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Let’s make some toys and games. During a mini-workshop, you can make home-made playthings to take home and amaze your friends and family. Info: (505) 599-1425 July 9 - Box Harp-Hear something? That’s music baby. July 10 - Clothespin Catapult-Let’s launch something. July 11 - Marbleous Maze-Box lid + straws = a way cool handheld game July 12 - Constrawction Zone-We got the straws you bring the idea. July 16 - Rocket Cars-Who knew? A little Styrofoam, a straw, and a balloon all to make your little car go ZOOM! July 17 - Cottonball Soccer-Let the table top be your field and your breath be the force. July 18 - Alexander Calder Sculptures-Let’s be an art-chitect. July 19 - Popsicle Stick Puzzles-Bring your own pictures, or use one of ours. JULY 10, 17, 24, & AUGUST 7 WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS Need a special summer activity for kids ages 7 -12? Wildlife Wednesdays is a five-week series of outdoor activities and hikes at the Riverside Nature Center on Wednesday mornings. Each week’s session is different, as we learn about bugs, birds, trails, the water creatures in the Animas River, plants, and more. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon, with a snack included. Pre-registration is required by July 3 at the Nature Center or the Farmington Museum. Fee is $20.00. Info: 599-1422 JULY 12 KIDS' DOG SHOW Bring your favorite pooch to Kiwanis Park, 3540 E. 30th, from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. and join in the excitement. There will be all kinds of categories to enter your dog in so they can show off their stuff! Along with the show, there will be other dog lovin’ activities to participate in! And don’t forget to visit the photo booth to get a cool picture taken with your best canine friend! For ages 6 – 12, dogs 6 months and older. Register by Wednesday, July 10, at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Info: (505) 599-1184 JULY 13 BIRD WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. The river parks are the home of over 135 species of birds, and we can see many of them on this morning walk. We may see some nests, and some young birds hatched here this year. Dress for a walk of about 2 miles, and bring binoculars if you have them. No dogs, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 JULY 15 – 19 ALL SORTS OF SPORTS For ages 7 – 13, come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. for this Kool Summer Day Camp from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Whether you already have a favorite sport or you have not tried any, you are sure to have a ball during this camp! Play tons of games that relate to many different sports, such as crab kick, wallyball, dodgeball, bowling, and basketball. Watch a movie about a sport we do not have here in Farmington. On Friday we will go to the Fun Friday Special, Balls of Fun. Don’t miss out on all the ‘ball’riffic fun. Participants must bring a lunch and one snack each day. Cost is $50.00 per person. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184. JULY 17 TEDDY TIME Ages 3 - 5, join the Farmington Recreation Center staff at Veterans Park from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for this exciting Preschool Adventure. You can bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to this fun Adventure. We will play games with the teddy bears, make a craft, enjoy a snack, and listen to a story. ---PAGE BREAK--- $5.00 per adventure. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or come to the Recreation Center. Info: (505) 599-1184 JULY 19 BALLS OF FUN! Ages 8 to 14, get ready for a high energy morning, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at Kiwanis Park for this Fun Friday Special. Come have a ball with Farmington Recreation Center playing kickball, dodgeball, and dareball! Make sure you wear your tennis shoes! Picnic lunch will be included. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 18 and the cost is Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org or visit the Recreation Center. For more information, call (505) 599-1184. JULY 19 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 at webtrac.fmtn.org. Classes are four days a week for two weeks. Monday-Thursday in the morning for Preschool and Levels, evening classes for Preschool and Levels will be at Lions Pool. The cost is $35 per child. Info: (505) 599- 1167. JULY 20 AQUATIC CENTER HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center will be hosting the Four Corners Aquatic Team Swim Meet. The leisure pool will remain open for public swim from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The cost will be $3.00 per person to swim. Come cheer on your local swimmers. Both pools will remain open for public swim from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Friday with normal admission fees. Info: (505) 599-1167 JULY 20 – SEPTEMBER 21 AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS Great art is coming to the Four Corners! Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol are just two of the many talented and famous 20th-century artists whose work will be featured this summer at the Farmington Museum in the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts.” Admission for this special exhibition will be $5 for adults, $3 for students with ID, and $2 for children over 2 years. Info: (505) 599-1174. JULY 20 PAINT LIKE JACKSON POLLOCK: ACTION PAINTING To celebrate the opening of the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts,” the Farmington Museum will be offering a FREE fine arts program, Paint Like a Famous Artist, workshops for families every Saturday, July 20 through August 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Designed for children 8 years and older, each class will feature an art project in the style of an artist featured in the exhibition. Attend one, two, or more! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169 or by coming into the museum. Info: (505) 599-1174 JULY 20 SUNSET AND MOONRISE WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 8:00 p.m. Take a 2 hour walk in the river parks at sunset, to enjoy glimpses of wildlife and the cool evening breezes along the river by the light of the full moon. Our walk will be about two miles, including a visit to the lighted Veterans Memorial. Info: (505) 599-1422 JULY 23 – 25 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS CAMP For ages 7 years and up! Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave., for some space fun with activities straight from NASA from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. The cost is $5.00, registration is required, and space is limited so register SOON. See you there, and don't forget your imaginations!!!!! Info: (505) 599-1425 JULY 24 HEATHER MCGAUGHY CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER PRODUCTION Experience live theater performed by local children in the beautiful, natural sandstone, outdoor amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park, 5800 College Blvd., Farmington, NM. The performance, Willie Wonka Kids, starts at 8:00 pm., and is a culmination of the July summer theater workshop for children. Tickets and information: (877) 599-3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone. JULY 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- SUMMER CARNIVAL It's carnival time again! Our annual end of the Summer Carnival will be held outdoors at Kiwanis Park, 3540 E. 30th St from 9:30 a.m. to noon! For ages 4 – 14, come one, come all to a morning full of fun! Try your luck at our crazy games and activities. There will be something for everyone. Cost is $1.00. Info: (505) 599-1184 JULY 26 BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH Don’t miss this annual event at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This will include the human paintbrush activity, games and activities, hot dogs, and a special visit and spray down from the Farmington Fire Department. This is a fun, free event – don’t miss it! For more information, call (505) 566-1480. JULY 27 BUTTERFLY WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 10:00 a.m. Learn about butterflies and other insects on this “catch and release” two hour walk of about a mile in Animas Park. Learn what plants attract butterflies, what their caterpillars need as food, and how to identify some of our common species. We provide nets and containers for temporarily observing our insect discoveries. This is a program for all ages. Dress for the weather, and for walking off the trails through tall grass. Info: (505) 599- 1422 JULY 27 PAINT LIKE ROY LICHTENSTEIN: POP ART PORTRAITS To celebrate the opening of the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts,” the Farmington Museum will be offering a FREE fine arts program, Paint Like a Famous Artist, workshops for families every Saturday, July 20 through August 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Designed for children 8 years and older, each class will feature an art project in the style of an artist featured in the exhibition. Attend one, two, or more! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169 or by coming into the museum. Info: (505) 599-1174 AUGUST 3 PAINT LIKE JASPER JOHNS: 3D-PAINTING To celebrate the opening of the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts,” the Farmington Museum will be offering a FREE fine arts program, Paint Like a Famous Artist, workshops for families every Saturday, July 20 through August 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Designed for children 8 years and older, each class will feature an art project in the style of an artist featured in the exhibition. Attend one, two, or more! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169 or by coming into the museum. Info: (505) 599-1174 AUGUST 10 PAINT LIKE ANDY WARHOL: POP-ART PAINTING To celebrate the opening of the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts,” the Farmington Museum will be offering a FREE fine arts program, Paint Like a Famous Artist, workshops for families every Saturday, July 20 through August 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Designed for children 8 years and older, each class will feature an art project in the style of an artist featured in the exhibition. Attend one, two, or more! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169 or by coming into the museum. Info: (505) 599-1174