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January, 2014 & then some Website Facebook YouTube This is what we have for you this month – enjoy! Engage, Farmington! As part of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs development of a Master Plan, MindMixer & PRCA will launch a four month Engage Farmington social media website, asking community members to give us “your piece of the puzzle”. We want to hear what your vision is for the community to help us create a PRCA Plan 4 Life. Topics will change and if you have a “big” idea, let’s hear it! Signup, contribute, share, and win rewards at prcaplan4life.mindmixer.com. Engage and be a part of the decision making process for Farmington’s future! For more information call (505) 599-1484. Settlement to City NOW – April, 2014 The Farmington Museum invites you to view an expansive display of historic and contemporary photography at this new exhibit. 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 small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. The Farmington Museum is located at 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington, NM. Regular business hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information, call (505) 599-1174 or www.fmtn.org/museums. Wetlands Winter NOW – February 28, 2014 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 or www.fmtn.org/museums. Call for Entries – 2014 Gateway to Imagination: A National Juried Art Competition NOW until March 15, 2014 Attention artists! Get your work prepared for entry into the 2014 Gateway to Imagination: A National Juried Art Competition. The show will take place at the Farmington Museum from May 10 - July 12, 2014. All media accepted, open to artists 18 years and older, artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2013. The show will award $2,750 in cash prizes. There is a $35 entry fee for a maximum of 2 digital files. The entry deadline is March 15, 2014 and the prospectus can be found online at www.farmingtonmuseum.org. Online registration and submissions are available. There will be a juror lecture and reception on May 17, 2014. For more information, call (505) 566-2279, or email [EMAIL REDACTED]. Christmas Tree Recycling 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. each day NOW – Sunday, January 12 Farmington Clean & Beautiful encourages you to think green while your Christmas tree fades. Bring natural Christmas trees to either of two locations and drop them off to be recycled during daylight hours. Trees will be collected at Berg Park (in the dirt lot behind Washington Federal Bank) on San Juan Blvd. and at Fire Station 5 on 30th St. near Butler Ave. Trees must be free of all foreign material – if the tree didn’t grow it, it must be removed before the tree is dropped off. For more information call (505) 599-1426 or www.fmtn.org/fcb Farmington Aquatics Holiday Hours Wednesday, January 1 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. Egganautics Rocket Workshop ---PAGE BREAK--- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday, January 2 & 3 Join us at E³ Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave., for Christmas break fun!! It's not rocket science....well, maybe it is!! Join us for some rocket fun. We will develop and blast off our very own rocket creations. We will send our Egganauts flying in a 2 liter bottle rocket. Register now, space is limited. There is a $5 charge for this workshop. Make sure you come with two 2- liter bottles. Info: (505) 599-1425 Swimming Lesson Registration Starting 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 3 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. Weight Management 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8 At the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This presentation will discuss best practices to a healthy diet and lifestyle for all ages. It helps encourage health promoting habits that can be kept up throughout life. This course will teach preventive measures, healthy ways to eat and exercise, while feeling good about ourselves and others. Presented by San Juan Full Engagement Training, Nicole Clark RD. For more information call (505) 566-2287 or www.fmtn.org/bdsc. Farmington Regional Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting! 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 10 The City of Farmington Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs would like to invite the community to a Ribbon Cutting of the much awaited Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Join the Farmington Red Coats, City Officials, dignitaries, and donors for this special event. The new Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is located at 133 Browning Parkway, Farmington, NM 87401. For additional information about the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting, call (505) 599-1484 or (505) 599-1098. Applications available for Miss Indian Farmington 2014-2015 Friday, January 10, 2014 Applications will be taken starting on Friday, January 10, through Friday, June 6, 2014 for the Miss Indian Farmington 2014 competition. The event will be held at the Farmington Civic Center on Friday, June 13 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. so mark your calendars. Eligibility requires the applicant be 12-18 years old, a Farmington resident, and to provide proof of tribal enrollment. Information and applications are available at the Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm. For more information call the Indian Center at (505) 327-6296. Making Tracks 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11 Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Pkwy. 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 Alzheimer’s Association Presentations 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Starting Wednesday, January 15 Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., for a series of classes about the many aspects of Alzheimer’s. Jamie Frye, with the Alzheimer’s Association, will be providing free presentations on the third Wednesday of each month starting on January 15 and to continue through June 25. The first topic will be the Basics of Alzheimer’s. The topic for February 19 will be Conversations about Dementia. The topic for March 19 will be Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Call to find out more: (505) 566-2480 Annual Cake Walk 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17 Sycamore Park Community Center’s annual Cake walk is right around the corner, and the theme this year is the Wizard of Oz! The Community Center is located at 1051 Sycamore St. Cost to participate is $2 per person or a cake donation. Don’t miss out on the fun! Call us with any questions: Info: (505) 566-2480 or www.fmtn.org/spcc ---PAGE BREAK--- Family Bingo and Pizza Night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 17 Bingo is back! Gather your family and friends and come to the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., for a fun evening, for all ages, of Bingo and Pizza! There will be fun prizes for the lucky winners throughout the evening! For more information call the Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184. $5.00 per person Bar D Wranglers - Songs and Comedy of the West 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grant & Randy 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18 Come on all you cowpokes, and cowgals. Bar D Wranglers are coming to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. on Saturday, January 18. Don’t miss this unique western show that boasts songs, dance music, stories, and comedy of the old west. The Bar D Wranglers will entertain first at 7:00 p.m., Grant & Randy will perform for your dancing pleasure from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The cost is $8 per person and tickets are on sale at the Senior Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. There will be no tickets sold at the door for this 50+ special event dance. For more information, call (505) 599-1390 or www.fmtn.org/bdsc Farmington Aquatic Center Holiday Hours Monday, January 20 The Farmington Aquatic Center will have two public swim sessions for the Martin Luther King Holiday. Public swim will be from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center for more information at (505) 599-1167. Cervical Cancer Awareness 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22 At the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This presentation will discuss early detection to reduce the possibility of developing cervical cancer. Get some basic tips to help learn healthy habits that could reduce the occurrence of cervical cancer, including physician care. Presented by San Juan Regional Cancer Centers Glenda Allies-Fox RN. For more information call (505) 566-2287 or www.fmtn.org/bdsc. Family Math Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, Children + family + Math = a whole lot of fun. 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 or www.fmtn.org/museums. Keshjee' 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 Presented by the Farmington Indian Center, come to the Farmington Civic Center, Theater Lobby, 200 W. Arrington, and experience this traditional Navajo winter game. Info: (505) 327-6296 or www.fmtn.org/indiancenter Friends of the Nature Center Annual Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. January 24 The Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. will host this annual gathering. All members and others interested are invited for a simple supper, elections of board members, and news about the Nature Center activities and plans, as well as an opportunity to see the newest exhibit, Settlement to City, at the Farmington Museum. Please RSVP by January 22. Info: (505) 599-1174 or www.fmtn.org/museums Swimming Lesson Registration Starting at 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 31 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chinese New Year Celebration 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1 Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Farmington Museum System at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway. Come dressed in your lucky red and gold clothes and be prepared to horse around with fun crafts, activities, and live horse demonstrations. 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 Call for Entries for the March Community Photo Show February 1 – 28 To participate in the annual March community photo show at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, people should bring in their pictures taken in Animas or Berg Parks during the month of February. The show will be on display from March 4 through April 19. Each photographer may bring up to 5 prints, which should be at least 5x7, and matted or framed. For more information, call 599-1422. Tax Aide Counseling 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays by Appointment starting Monday, February 3 Come to the Senior Center Annex at 208 N. Wall St. to get ax Aide assistance for senior citizens 50+ years of age, who are middle and low-income taxpayers. You can stop by the Annex to pick up a list of the paper work you will need to bring to the appointment. The counselors are volunteers and they are dedicated to helping the senior community. Please call (505) 566-2256 or (505) 599-1390 to set up an appointment. Heart Health Awareness 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5 Come to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center for this Presentation that will discuss the ways to reduce the risks of developing heart disease by utilizing a healthy diet and implementation of exercise. Learn about preventative measures and treatment options if needed. Class taught by San Juan Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation , Carol Cherrey, RN. Info: (505) 566-2287 Annual Beach Party 4:40 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 Come to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, for our Annual Beach Party!! Join us for some FUN water games and activities, win prizes, and view a movie (5:30 -7:30 The cost is $4.00 per person. Info: (505) 599-1167. Cupcake Wars & Craft Fair 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8 Mark your calendars to get your Valentine’s Day shopping done at the Sycamore Park Community Center Craft Fair, 1051 Sycamore St. Returning this year is the Cupcake War contest - don’t miss it. Craft booths are $10 per space and the cupcake wars competition is $5 per entry. You can sign up online at www.fmtn.org/spcc. Info: (505) 566-2480 Saturday Night Fun 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8 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! 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 www.fmtn.org/recreation, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Cost is $8.00. Info: (505) 599-1184. Clint Black 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8 See Clint Black at the Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. Prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of Country music’s brightest stars. He has transcended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all the music industry. To date, Black has written, recorded, and released more than 100 songs. While it’s well-known that Black is an accomplished singer and guitarist, people will be surprised to learn that he’s also proficient on drums and harmonica. Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, and $30.00. Tickets are $3.00 more on day of show. Go to www.fmtn.org/civiccenter, call (505) 599-1148, or toll-free [PHONE REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- Circus 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13 After years of selling out venues on its national tour, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now continues its rise from an underground percussive dance phenomenon to one of the most popular tap shows since Tap Dogs. Featuring rapid-fire tap from four award-winning dancers, a one- man beat-box phenomenon and an infectious six-piece band that channels everything from funk to blues, and rock and roll to salsa, audiences of all ages agree that it excites, energizes and inspires at every turn At the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. For tickets go to www.fmtn.org/civiccenter, call [PHONE REDACTED], or [PHONE REDACTED]. Daddy Daughter Ball 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22 Show the young lady in your life just how important she is by inviting her to a special evening at Sycamore Park Community Center. The early evening will be full of dancing, refreshments, complimentary photos, and something special for the ladies. So put on your dancing shoes, let your little girl get all dressed up and take her on a Daddy Daughter date to remember! Tickets are $4.00 per person and must be purchased in advanced; they can be purchased online at www.fmtn.org/spcc. Info: (505) 566-2480 Spring Fling Registration Starting at 8:00 a.m. Friday, February 28 Got nothing to do during Spring Break? Come join us for some outdoor activities, swimming, and arts & crafts on March 11- March 15 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00 per child from 6 - 12 yrs old. There are only 60 openings, so sign up at www.fmtn.org/prca, the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 Fairgrounds Rd., or the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Please call the Farmington Aquatic Center at (505) 599-1167 or the Farmington Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184 for more information. Mother Son Dodgeball Tournament 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Don’t miss our annual mother son event Dodgeball Tournament and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. This is an event especially for mothers and sons to build memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets are $4 per person which includes dodgeball, ice cream, and a picture to cherish for years to come. Please purchase tickets in advance at www.fmtn.org/spcc. Info: (505) 566-2480 Don Williams 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014 Tickets are available NOW at Ticketmaster. There are few American classics these days, but Don Williams is certainly one of them. With a warm hickory baritone that balances strength with a gentle concern, he draws his listener into the intimate world of an old friend, someone who cares deeply about you and the quality of your life and who will always offer a hand when you need it. Don’t miss this event! Tickets from $29.50, $34.50, $49.50 & $65.00 in advance. Tickets $.50 higher day of show 6/12/2014. Info: (505) 599-1148