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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER, 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. 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. August 5 - There Was An Old Lady August 12 - The Wheels on the Bus August 19 - The Farmer in the Dell August 26 - Pop! Goes the Weasel September 2 - NO CLASS September 4 - Baa, Baa Black Sheep September 9 & 11 - The Grand Old Duke of York September 16 & 18 - Once An Austrian Went Yodeling September 23 & 25 - Skip to My Lou September 30 & October 2 - Nobody Likes Me STARTING IN SEPTEMBER, 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 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 PARENT/CHILD PLAYTIME Parent/Child Playtime is currently available on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Starting on Monday, August 19, 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 August 7 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear August 14 - The Apple Pie Tree August 21 - The Kissing Hand August 28 - Nuts To You September 5 - Growing Vegetable Soup September 12 - Rainbow Mobile September 19 - Mrs. Wishy-Washy September 26 - Macaroni Lion 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. Note: Starting August 21, Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays will change to 4:30 - 7:30 public session only. 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. August 7 - Mosaics August 14 - Tin Punching August 21 - Bottle Cap Magnets August 28 - Stencil Art September 4 - Ancient Egyptian Collars September 11 - Patriot Day Safety Pin Bead Flags September 18 - Ancient Roman Laurel Wreath Crowns September 25 - Crayon Rubbing Art 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 August 2 - Beehives August 9 - Sand Castles August 16 - Polka Dot Whale Tales August 23 - Texture-Toddler Science August 30 - Ten Apples on Top September 6 - Wormy Apples September 13 - Honeycomb Hives September 20 - Terrific Textures-Toddler Science September 27 - Polka Dot Tails 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. Please note the time for Family Art Saturdays will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting in September. 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 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. August 4 - Weaving Sunflowers Time to weave the flowers. It’s simple - plate, scissors, yarn. August 25 - Egyptian Paper Beads The people of Egypt have been making beads since the time when the great pyramids were built, 5000 years ago. NOTE: Time for Family Art Saturday is11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. starting in September 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. Don’t forget your imaginations. 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. Don’t forget your imaginations! NOW – SEPTEMBER 21 AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS Great art is here in 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. Mains, 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. For more information call (505) 599- 1174. JULY 31 – AUGUST 2 ART FOR KIDS Want to be an artist, but not exactly sure where to start? Come to E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, and take the first step in discovering your creative side! Learn the basics of art with fun projects that will help you take that leap into becoming a better artist. Classes are from noon to 2:00 p.m. and are free. Info: (505) 599-1425 July 31 - Connect the lines and fill them in! August 1 - Texture, space, depth, oh my! August 2 - Let’s put it all together! AUGUST 2 MOSAIC MADNESS Come to the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. where kids 8 years and older will enjoy this FREE class dedicated to the ancient art of mosaics from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Held the first Friday of each month, now thru August, kids will learn how to make several different forms of mosaic with a variety of ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. Please call (505) 599-1169 for more information. AUGUST 3 BIRD WALK Meet at Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 8:00 a.m. for walk of about 2 hours. Young birds are leaving their nests now, and they and their parents will be seen along the park trails as we walk about two miles through Animas and Berg Parks. We will begin with the view over the Nature Center wetlands. Bring binoculars if you have them. This is a good beginning walk for birders of all ages. Info: (505) 599-1422 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 7 & 14 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to Brookside Pool, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $1.50 to attend. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 AUGUST 9 FIRST TEE 9 HOLER CLUB Come to Civitan Golf Course, 2100 Dustin, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., for this playing class designed for PAR level and older PLAYer level kids who are able and anxious to play more golf. The 9 Holer Club is a chance for experienced Juniors to get on the course. Brief instruction will be given where needed on the full swing and short game during the warm up time. Kids will be paired up and sent to the #1 tee. Play will be supervised by the instructor and help will be provided for course management, pace of play, rules and etiquette. Please sign up in advance at Pinon Hills Pro Shop, (505) 326-6066. Fees may be paid at the beginning of each day. Cost per day: $6 for Civitan Pass Holders) AUGUST 9 FAMILY NIGHT SCRAMBLE Junior golfers can drag Mom and Dad off the couch and onto Civitan Golf Course, 2100 Dustin for tee times starting between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Adults will play set up tees appropriate for their ability. The format will consist of two person scrambles, 1 adult and 1 junior, you can make you own foursomes. Fees are $20 dollars for non pass holders, $15 for pass holders and kids play for free. Fees include golf, carts and a hot dog, chips and a drink from the Grill on the Hill. Prizes will be donated by Pinon Hills Pro Shop. There will be a sign up sheet in the pro shop 1 week before Friday, August 9. Please call (505) 326-6066 to sign your group up. AUGUST 9 TWILIGHT SWIM Don’t miss Twilight Swim at Brookside Pool, 2100 N. Dustin, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.. Bring your own floatation devices. Info: (505) 599-1167 or (505) 599-1188 AUGUST 10 LAST DAY OF SUMMER FOR BROOKSIDE POOL Be sure to swim the last day at Brookside Pool, 2100 N. Dustin, before closing for the summer season. Info: (505) 599-1188. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Registration is required and can be completed by calling (505) 599-1169 or by coming into the museum. Info: (505) 599-1174 AUGUST 10 – 18 FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER ADJUSTED HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be closed for annual maintenance and cleaning. Info: (505) 599-1167. AUGUST 13 SKATEWAY USA FIELD TRIP Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for a trip to Skateway USA from 1:00 – 4:00 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. AUGUST 17 SPLIT-WILLOW ANIMALS 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Come to the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Small animals made by folding and wrapping split willow wands have been found in archaeological sites thousands of years old. Try your hand at this ancient craft, using willow cuttings from Animas Park, and take home your own creation. Some patience is required at first, so this is recommended for people 10 and older. Info: (505) 599-1422 AUGUST 19 – 24 LIONS POOL ADJUSTED HOURS Lions Pool, 405 N. Wall, will be closed for maintenance and cleaning. Info: (505) 599-1187. AUGUST 19 FARMINGTON AQUATICS ACADEMIC HOURS BEGIN Fall/Winter/Spring (Academic Schedule) hours begin at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan. We will be open for public swim on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. only and limited to the leisure pool only. Lap swimming is Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and during public swim on Saturday. Info: (505) 599-1167. AUGUST 23 SPCC OPEN HOUSE Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., to check out the Community Center and all we have to offer in the fall at our annual open house. Vendors that work with us all throughout the year will be in attendance to tell you about what they offer the community. There will be games and refreshments for everyone! This is a free event. Info: (505) 566-2480 AUGUST 24 DRAGONFLY WALKS Come to Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for adults, and from 11:00 a.m. to noon for families with children. Join visiting expert April Baisan and Nature Center staff on a walk to observe and learn about dragonflies. We will catch a few for up-close study, as well as watch them in their river and wetlands habitat. Binoculars are helpful, so bring them if possible. The early walk may be a little more technical for adults, and the later walk will be especially designed for children and their families. Info: (505) 599-1422 AUGUST 30 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 beginning September 3. 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. SEPTEMBER 2 FARMINGTON AQUATICS HOLIDAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be closed in the morning and open from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for public swim and lap swim for the Labor Day Holiday. Lions Pool will be open ---PAGE BREAK--- from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the Labor Day Holiday. Info: (505) 599-1167 or (505) 599-1187 SEPTEMBER 6 SWIMMING LESSON MAKE-UP DAY Swimming lesson make-up day from the Labor Day Holiday. Info: (505) 599-1167 SEPTEMBER 6 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON WALKING TOUR Meet at the Farmington Museum entrance, 3041 E. Main St., at 6:00 p.m., for an hour 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 SEPTEMBER 7 COMMUNITY YARD SALE/CRAFT FAIR Got Junk? Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., is holding a community yard sale to encourage fall cleaning before the winter months. Register for a booth, and have some fun hanging out with friends from the neighborhood at the center for a day full of fun, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Info: (505) 566-2480. SEPTEMBER 14 SATURDAY NIGHT FUN! 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, 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. SEPTEMBER 18 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to Farmington Aquatic Center, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $2 to attend. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 SEPTEMBER 20 - 21 FAMILY CAMPOUT Families – bring your kids, your tent, and get ready for a special night around the campfire creating memories that will last a lifetime! 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 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1151 Sycamore St. For more information, call (505) 566-2480. SEPTEMBER 27-28 FOUR CORNERS ANTIQUE POWER & TRACTOR SHOW 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 (505) 599-1174 SEPTEMBER 27 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 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. SEPTEMBER 28 A REAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Exhibits come to life at Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St., from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Be a part of this fun family event for all ages. 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, ---PAGE BREAK--- and biscuit making over an open fire will all be a part of this exciting event. Admission is free. Information: (505) 599-1174, (505) 599-1169, or www.farmingtonmuseum.org.