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August 2013 Website Facebook YouTube This is what we have for you this month – enjoy! PHOTO CONTEST - A picture is worth 1000 words! Month of September All through September, the City of Farmington Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs will conduct a photo contest. Submit your photo essay to tell us how YOU have fun! Your fun doesn’t need to be in Farmington, we want to see your favorite way to relax, play, or recreate. Photos can be taken at any time, or any place, as long as they are respectful, responsible, and reasonable. This program is to benefit research into creating a Master Plan for the City of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs (PRCA). It’s easy!! Submit your photos (as many as you like, no size restriction) electronically to [EMAIL REDACTED], drop off, or mail photographs to the PRCA Administration Office, 901 Fairgrounds Rd., Farmington, NM 87401. Please include contact information so we can let you know if you win! Participate, and get a chance to win one of many gift cards for fun things to do. A drawing will be held on Monday, September 30, winners will be announced, and winning images will be posted at www.facebook/farmington.prca and on the PRCA web page at www.fmtn.org/prca. Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook! Info: (505) 599-1484. Bike Raffle NOW through the month of September Come to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, through the month of September, for your chance to win a boys’ Huffy bicycle, or a girls’ Magna bicycle. Any child that comes in for public swim, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, can put their name in the drawing box. The drawing will be Monday, September 30, you need not be present to win. Info: (505) 599-1167 Handmade Art Show Through Saturday, September 7 Come explore the artistic wealth of the Four Corners region at Handmade, the newest temporary art exhibit at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. The opening reception is free to the public and will include light refreshments and live music. Some items will be for sale. Admission to the exhibit is free. Please call (505) 599-1174 for more information. Adventure in the Arts and related programming! Through September 21 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, 3041 E. Main St., 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. “Paint Like a Famous Artist” Adult Workshops To celebrate the opening of the visiting exhibition, “An Adventure in the Arts,” the Farmington Museum will be offering a fine arts program for adults every Tuesday evening, August 27 - September 17 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. 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 registering online at fmtn.org/museums, or by coming into the museum. The cost is $5 per person. Info: (505) 599-1169 August 27 - Paint Like Jackson Pollock: Action Painting September 3 - Paint Like Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Art Portraits September 10 - Paint Like Jasper Johns: 3D Painting September 17 - Paint Like Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painting Tunes for Tots (Formerly Musical Mondays) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mondays AND Wednesdays starting in September Musical Mondays is NOW 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Family Art Saturday New Time starting in September: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Most Saturdays Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, and enjoy activities the whole family can enjoy together. This is a free program; all you need to bring is your imagination. Info: (505) 599-1425 September 14-Tic-Tac-Toe Mat Take your Tic-Tac-Toe on the go. Come and test your sewing skills and make your very own game. No sewing experience necessary. September 28-Crafty Baskets No weaving necessary with these baskets. Come and make a super cool basket our of popsicle sticks and plenty of glue. Botanical Art of O.M. Clark Exhibit Sunday, September 1 – Tuesday, October 31 Ora M. Clark was a teacher in Aztec during the 1940’s and 1950’s, and spent his summers studying and drawing the native plants of the Southwest. He started the plant collections and lists in several national monuments, and left a fine collection of plants and art to the University of New Mexico. Come to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway so view some of his original colored botanical illustrations from the Farmington Museum collection. Info: (505) 599-1422 Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7 Join us for the Sycamore Park Community Center Yard Sale and Craft Fair at 1051 Sycamore St. This will be an outdoor event, bring the family and enjoy a fun day in the park! Booths are $10 per table for both the yard sale and craft fair. To register for a booth, go to fmtn.org/spcc, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Info: (505) 566-2480 Historic Downtown Farmington Walking Tour 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6 Meet at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., for a walking tour of downtown Farmington’s fascinating early history. Learn a little about the devastating Main St. fires, early architecture, pioneer community builders, and more! This program is FREE and available to all ages. Transportation will be provided. Info: (505) 599-1169 Back Care & Home Safety Presentation 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 Presented by San Juan Regional Medical Center, at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center, behind the Annex, 208 Wall. Find out how to prevent back injuries by learning new habits, get tips on how to create a safer living environment, and learn some low impact exercises for the home. Handouts will be provided. Free. Info: (505) 599-2287 Menopause The Musical® - COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 Come to the Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, to see this hilarious musical featuring four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women (and men) worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® Join us for a "Hot Flash Happy Hour" with a cash bar beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information:[PHONE REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED], www.fmtn.org/civiccenter. First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic! 7:30- a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, Deadline Friday, September 13 – Program to train the trainers 7:30 a.m. – Noon Saturday, October 12 – Professional instruction for participants with disabilities First Swing Golf Clinic presented by the Farmington Living Life After Stroke Support Group. The train-the-trainer clinic will be conducted by Instructors from The National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA). The morning session of the first day will be held at San Juan College, Room 9008, in the Henderson Fine Arts Building. The class is designed for local therapists and golf Pros who will be instructed on how to work with disabled persons who want to golf. The afternoon session will be held at Piñon Hills Golf Course, where the participants will put into practice what they learned in the classroom, in order to facilitate the free clinic for disabled persons on the second day. ---PAGE BREAK--- If you are a golf professional, occupational therapist (OT), physical therapist (PT), physical therapist assistant (PTA), or speech therapist (SLP), we invite you to attend the clinic, and to take this opportunity to help enrich our community. Additionally, attending therapists will receive 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for their both days of participation, through the NMAPTA OTA and SLP. There is a registration fee of $25.00 for all attending therapists to cover the cost of Continuing Education Units. Registration deadline, for attending therapists, is Friday, September 13, 2013. The second day at Piñon Hills Golf Course will facilitate the free session for disabled persons who want to golf. The trainers will work with them one on one. Participants need to bring golf clubs (driver and putter), comfortable clothing for golf, sunscreen, water, and a desire to play golf. If you do not have clubs, please let Gary Willmart know by October 1, so loaner clubs can be provided. Gary Willmart can be contacted at (505) 632-0440 or email, Golf Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, and NAGA instructors will work one-on-one with individuals with all types of physical disabilities to teach the following objectives: 1. How to hold the golf club 2. Overcoming challenges with the appropriate grip 3. How to assume the stance 4. Addressing the ball, set-up, and balance 5. The rules of golf and differences presented by various types of disabilities 6. Element of the swing (standing and seated) 7. Demonstrations of adaptive equipment 8. ADA implications 9. Usage of accessible golf carts 10. Safety Piñon Hills Golf Course is located at 2101 Sunrise Pkwy in Farmington, NM. For additional information, contact the Piñon Hills Golf Course Pro Shop at (505) 326-6066 or Gary Willmart, retired Air Force and stroke survivor, at (505) 632-0440 or email, Walk to End Alzheimer's 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14 Join the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center staff and Sharon Deal of Team Big Deal at Berg Park Pavillion, at Scott and San Juan Blvd. Walk with us to support the cause, or make a contribution to the team to help eradicate Alzheimer's. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. Sign up or donate by calling (505) 566-2287 History Hike – Mesa Verde National Park 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14 Meet us at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., on the second Saturday of the month, through September, for a fun and informative hike that explores the cultural and natural history of the Four Corners region. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of the Ancestral Puebloans with a day trip to Mesa Verde National Park. A tour of Cliff Palace will be included, so please be prepared for ladder climbing! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by registering online at fmtn.org/museums, under the quick links tab on the right, or by coming into the museum. The cost is $15 per person and includes transportation, lunch, and a tour ticket. This is an adults-only program. Info: (505) 599-1169 Encore Class - Acting 101 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September 17 – November 5 Are you a character? Would you like to be? Join us at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall, for an exciting and creative time in Acting 101- a beginner class for 50+ adults looking to create through acting. Discover the basics of acting through improvisation, games, monologues, and scene work. Have fun crafting new scenes and making new friends. Plan to attend Bottom of the Barrel’s Production of “Robin Hood” on October 19; cost no more than $10.00, details discussed first day of class. Perform a showcase of scenes we have been working on in the final class. The class is taught by Mellissa Souers, who has B.A. in Theater from Fort Lewis College, and has had the pleasure of instructing many people of all ages in acting, theater, and film. For information call San Juan College at (505) 566- 3121. Healthcare Directives 10:00 -11:00 am Wednesday, September 18 Come to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center, next to the Annex, 208 Wall., to find out about Health Directives, Powers of Attorney, and additional advice on steps to take in case of an unexpected illness that can lead to incapacitation, where someone else has to communicate your wishes. Handouts will be available and refreshments provided. The class is taught by Brenda Atencio with PMS – Northwest New Mexico Hospice and Home Care. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Info: (505) 566-2287 ---PAGE BREAK--- Flu Shot Clinic 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19 Please come early to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata, to get your Flu Shot and be protected from the Flu Season. 65+ seniors who bring their Medicare Cards will receive the shot at no cost. Under 65 should bring any type of health care coverage cards that might help offset the cost. A small fee will be charged to those with no insurance coverage. This is presented by Safeway East Main in Farmington. You must make an appointment to be seen by calling (505) 599-1390. Bisti Badlands Full Moon Hike 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19 Every wondered what hoodoos looked like in the moonlight? Join the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., for a hike in the Bisti Badlands during the Full Harvest Moon and find out! Space is limited. Registration is required and can be completed by registering online at fmtn.org/museums, under the quick links tab on the right, or by coming into the museum. The cost is $5 per person and includes transportation. This is an adults-only program. Info: (505) 599-1169 Family Campout Starts 5:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, September 20 – 21 Families – bring your kids, your tent, and get ready for a special night around the campfire creating memories that will last a lifetime at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Activities start at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $4 per person and must be purchased in advance. Ticket price includes a weenie roast, continental breakfast, a picture and evening games and activities. Register at fmtn.org/spcc, under the quick links tab on the right. Info: (505) 566-2480. NM Medicaid Workshop 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 23 Join us at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex Conference Room at 208 Wall, for this NM Medicaid Workshop. State staff will be presenting information on the upcoming changes to NM Medicaid which will be effective January, 1, 2014. 1 to 2 representatives from each of the four State contracted Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will also be providing information. The four MCOs are Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian Health Services, and United Healthcare. Info: (505) 599-1380 or (505) 566- 2480 Sign up NOW! Punt, Pass, and Kick 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 27 The Farmington Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department will host a NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition on Friday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills and showcase their talents in punting, passing, and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 6 – 15. Age classification is as of December 31, 2013. Entry forms are available online at or at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. In order to participate, each child must have a parent or guardian complete an entry form and bring a copy (not the original) of the child’s birth certificate to the event. Participants must wear soft sole gym shoes and will not be allowed to participate with football shoes, cleats, turf shoes, or bare feet. For additional information on the NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition, call (505) 599-1184. Four Corners Antique Power & Tractor Show Times TBD Friday, September 27 – Saturday, September 28 Come to the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., and experience a bit of agricultural past. Enjoy antique tractors, engines, and vehicles at this annual event. A highlight of the show is a tractor pull on Saturday. Info: Sue Cordell at 334-1339 or Farmington Museum at (505) 599-1174 Swimming Lesson Registration 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 27 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 September 30. 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. Info: (505) 599-1167. REAL Night at the Museum 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- Saturday, September 28 It’s that time of year for the Farmington Museum’s annual history extravaganza, REAL Night at the Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Join us for traditional favorite hands-on activities and crafts that bring the past alive. Apple pressing, butter churning, candle making, log cabin building, leather stamping, and biscuit making over an open fire will all be a part of this exciting event. Admission is free. Info: (505) 599-1169 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Friday Fun New time starting in October: - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, each Friday, now at 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 Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) Adults’ Craft Workshop 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 4 Have you ever made a basic Ojo de Dios with two popsicle sticks and some yarn? Join us at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., for a workshop on how to create a more complex Ojo de Dios weaving. This workshop is for anyone 16 years and older. Space is limited and the cost $2 per person. Registration is required and can be completed by registering online at www.fmtn.org/museums, or by calling (505) 599-1169. Harvest Party 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 4 Don’t miss the 4th annual Harvest Party at Sycamore Park Community Center. This is a free event that is a lot of fun for the whole family. Come ready to play fun fall games. Info: (505) 566-2480 Road Apple Rally 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5 Annual Mountain Bike Race and tour offers pro/experts, veterans and beginners a test of skill on a 30-mile single- and double-loop course through canyons and arroyos near San Juan College in Farmington, NM. Race registration deadline is Friday, October 4. Info: (505) 599-1140 or www.roadapplerally.com. Friends of the Nature Center Fall Gathering 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 11 The Friends of the Nature Center support the programs, activities, and development of facilities at the Riverside Nature Center, and are kept abreast of all the new plans and developments. The fall gathering is a great time to join, or to renew your membership, as well as to enjoy food and fellowship with other members. New and renewing members get a coupon for a special discount at all Museum stores during the next week. Come find out what was accomplished during the summer, as well as future plans, and enjoy views of whatever wildlife comes in view outside our windows. Info: (505) 599-1422 Fall Art Walk 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. October 11 In Historic Downtown Farmington, coordinated by the Farmington Downtown Association, and sponsored by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Come Downtown and enjoy the fall with art receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. While you’re downtown to appreciate the art, take some time to enjoy all that Downtown Farmington has to offer. Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating downtown locations. For more information, call (505) 599-1419. It’s Family Math Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 11 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fall Navajo Song & Dance 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12 A fun way for everyone to close out the local Navajo Nation fair season. Info: (505) 327-6296 Saturday Night Fun 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12 Hey kids ages 7-14!! This program is back for the fall! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., the 2nd Saturday of each month through November, 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. Garden Volunteers Day 8:00 a.m. - Noon Saturday, October 12 Would you like to learn more about herbs, native plants, and xeriscape landscaping, or do you just enjoy gardening? Come to the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, and help prepare the Nature Center Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens for fall, as staff and volunteers groom the gardens, update the signs, and enjoy working together. There are tasks for everyone, whatever your skills or physical abilities. Info: (505) 599-1422 Dumpster Weekend 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20 This event is for Farmington residents only and is brought to you by Farmington Clean & Beautiful. Proof of Farmington residency is required. This semi-annual event is located in Berg Park at the intersection of San Juan Blvd and Scott Ave. Bring your yard trimmings, metal, household non-hazardous trash, and yard waste from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Do not bring items such as motor oil, paint, liquids of any kind, air conditioning units, tires, batteries, cement, bricks, or Russian Olive and Pyracantha trimmings (they make the mulch unusable). Please keep your yard trimmings to 5 inches or less in diameter and free of any foreign objects. Info: (505) 599- 1426. Swimming Lesson Registration 8:00 a.m. Friday, October 25 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 October 28. 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. Info: (505) 599-1167. Pinkalicious, The Musical 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26 Don’t miss this great family show at Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children. VIP Party Tickets also available for an additional $5 per person, join us for the VIP treatment including pink cupcakes and punch. This is a perfect birthday party venue for the little Pinkalicious in your life. Info: [PHONE REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED], or www.fmtn.org/civiccenter. Boogie Man Ball 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31 Make plans NOW to attend the Boogie Man Ball at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. There will be family fun activities and light refreshments. If you can’t stay for the entire evening, stop by and trick or treat. Info: (505) 566-2480 Annual Christmas Craft Fairs at Two Locations 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Book your space NOW for a spot at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata Street – (505) 599-1390, or at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road – (505) 599-1184. This huge Craft Fairs will have over 100 vendors and will show Arts and Crafts of all types. Info: www.fmtn.org/prca Piñon Hills Golf Tournament – Monster Day 666 Saturday, November 2 Info: (505) 326-6066 or www.pinonhillsgolf.com Space Flight Explorers Family Fun 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16 Join us at E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard. for 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