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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 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, field trips, and more. We have great activities lined up for kids of all ages! Call (505) 566-2480. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SJC Want a “Big?” Sycamore Park Community Center is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide a year round site-based program for kids ages 5 – 13. For an application or more information, call Natalie at 566-2481. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS TUNES FOR TOTS (Formerly MUSICAL MONDAYS) Musical Mondays is Tunes for Tots! This music, story-telling, and crafts program will remain the same, but will now be offered twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting in September at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Come early and be prepared to get musical and messy! The recommended age for Tunes for Tots is Pre-K thru 1st grade. Admission is free. For more information please call (505) 599- 1169. October 2 - Nobody Likes Me October 7 & 9 - Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star October 14 & 16 - Knick Knack Paddy Whack October 21 & 23 - Three Blind Mice October 28 & 30 - Five Little Pumpkins November 4 - Boom, Boom, Ain’t It Great To Be Crazy? November 6 - NO CLASS November 11 & 13 - Down By The Station November 18 & 20 - Hickory Dickory Dock November 25 & 27 - Going on a Lion Hunt MONDAY EVENINGS BALLET AND JAZZ DANCE CLASSES Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore for FREE dance classes instructed by Lexi Aligarbes. Ages 5 – 8 meet from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. and 9 up meet from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Info: (505) 599-2480. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM Join us at the Harv Henry Gymnasium at Sycamore Park Community Center for pick-up basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Come have fun and get some exercise. Info: (505) 599-2480. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH KEEP IT CLEAN Make a difference and have some fun at the same time. Come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free, educational event that provides information, games and activities related to keeping our community environment clean and healthy. For more information call (505) 566-2480. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH KEEP IT CLEAN Make a difference and have some fun at the same time. Come to Crouch Mesa Community Center, 4500 Wildflower Mesa Drive, on the third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free, educational event that provides information, games and activities related to keeping our community environment clean and healthy. For more information call (505) 599-1426. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. the Harv Henry Gymnasium at SPCC is reserved for pick-up basketball. There is no cost to participate. Come have some fun and get some exercise! TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS/FRIDAYS PARENT/CHILD PLAYTIME ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 October 2 - A Hole Punch of Fun!!! October 9 - Colorful Leaves October 16 - Mini Excavations October 23 - Red, Yellow, Green October 30 - Halloween Fun November 6 - Oobleck November 13 - Fall Trees November 20 - Pasta Jewels November 27 - It’s Pouring WEDNESDAYS WET-N-WILD WEDNESDAYS Come to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan for public swimming, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at $2.00 per person. Information: (505) 599-1167 WEDNESDAYS ART’S ALIVE! Visit the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for this drop-in after school Arts Program, come early and be dressed to make art! Outside on the Terrace, when weather permits, inside when inclement. All ages welcome. For more information please call (505) 599-1169. October 2 - Clay Pinch Pots October 9 - Duct Tape Flower Pencils October 16 - Woven Paper Mats October 23 - Crayon Resist Line Drawings October 30 - Paper Strip Pumpkins November 6 - Apple Magnets November 13 - Sand Painting November 20 - Cornucopias November 27 - Paper Cup Turkeys WEDNESDAY DODGEBALL Dodgeball will be 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Put your game face on and come have some fun, open to all ages. Information: (505) 566-2480 THURSDAYS BROWN BAG BIRDING From Noon to 1:00 p.m., bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to watch wildlife as we eat. Info: (505) 599-1422 THURSDAYS SIMPLY SCIENCE Join us at E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, for simple science experiments, the kind you may not get to do at home in the kitchen. Dress accordingly, things might get messy. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1425. October 4 - Elephant’s Toothpaste October 11 - Water Thermometer October 18 - Pop Bottle Sounds October 25 - Water Whistle November 7 - Homemade Ice Cream November 14 - Bubbling Density Concoction November 21 - Museum is closed….Happy Thanksgiving!!! ---PAGE BREAK--- November 28 - Diaper Science (hey, they’re clean!) FRIDAY FUN Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, each Friday, now from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for toddler fun. Join us for art, songs, stories, and maybe even some science. This program is designed for children 18 months to 5 years old…but all ages are welcome. Info: (505) 599-1425 October 4 - Colorful Corn October 11 - Harvest Moon October 18 - I Want My Mummy October 25 - Spooky Spiders November 1 - Lovely Autumn Leaf November 8 - Tiny Pumpkins November 15 - 3D Turkeys November 22 - Hoo! Hoo!!!! November 29 – NO FRIDAY FUN FRIDAYS GAME NIGHT Hang out at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1151 Sycamore St. from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. We have fun games lined up for kids of all ages! Info: (505) 566-2480. SOME SATURDAYS FAMILY ART SATURDAY Visit E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard. Please note the time for Family Art Saturdays is now 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Art Saturdays are for the whole family to enjoy activities together. This is a free program; all you need to bring is your imagination. Information: (505) 599-1425 October 12-—Fossils Did you know October is International Dinosaur Month??? Did you know New Mexico has its very own State Fossil??? Do you know what it is??? Come join us to find out and we will make our very own fossils. October 26- Dia de los Muertos- Sugar Skulls Mexico celebrates a yearly tradition called Day of the Dead during the last days of October and the first days of November. Come by and make a Sugar Skull out of a paper plate, then add your skull to a pretty cool DIY frame. Put them all together for an out of this world Dia de los Muertos decoration. November 9—Flag Pins—Thank You Veterans November 11 is Veterans Day, come and make a flag pin with safety pins and beads. OCTOBER 4 HARVEST PARTY Don’t miss the 4th annual Harvest Party at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 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 OCTOBER 4 FAMILY BINGO AND PIZZA NIGHT Bring the whole family to the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., for a fun evening of Bingo and Pizza! There will be fun prizes for the lucky winners throughout the evening! Space is limited so register early! $5.00 a person. Register online at www.fmtn.org/recreation or at the Recreation Center. Info: 599-1184. OCTOBER 9 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $2.00 per person for Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 OCTOBER 11 & 12 COED KICKBALL TOURNAMENT Get a team together and register for the Recreation Center’s 7th Annual Adult Coed Kickball Tournament! All players must be 18 years of age or older. Teams consist of five men and five women on the field. The maximum amount of players on a team roster is 15 players. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place will be awarded. Don’t miss the fun! Registration will be September 11 through October 7 at 8:00 p.m. Register early on-line or at the Farmington Recreation Center. $40.00 a team. Info: (505) 599-1184. ---PAGE BREAK--- OCTOBER 11 FAMILY MATH NIGHT IS BACK! Come to E³ Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, Children + family + Math = a whole lot of fun – from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Yes, having fun with math IS statistically possible. This is a special time for families to get together and work on great activities that make math fun for everyone. Space is limited so call and register your family soon. Oh, yes…and it is FREE. Info: (505) 599-1425 OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY NIGHT FUN! It’s back this fall! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., the 2nd Saturday of each month, October through December, 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. OCTOBER 16 SKATEWAY USA FIELD TRIP Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for a trip to Skateway USA from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fees are $5 to get in and skate rental is $2 for quads or $3 for blades. Personal skates are allowed at Skateway USA. All participants must have a signed permission slip to attend. Info: (505) 566-2480. OCTOBER 25 SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, until classes are full. Remember – you can register online beginning at 8:00 a.m. on registration day,.by going to www.fmtn.org/aquatics, under the Quick Links tab on the right. Classes run four weeks for two days a week starting on 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. OCTOBER 26 STARS & STORIES Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 7:00 p.m. This early evening walk is an opportunity to learn autumn stars, constellations, and the which help remember them on a stroll of about an hour and a half through Animas Park. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Binoculars are helpful. Children should be old enough to understand listening quietly. No pets, please. Info: (505) 599-1422 OCTOBER 26 PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL Don’t miss this great family show at Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, at 7:00 p.m. 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. Info: [PHONE REDACTED], 877- 599-3331, or www.fmtn.org/civiccenter. OCTOBER 31 PRCA BOO BASH Make plans to attend the Boo Bash on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at the Farmington Civic Center. Come enjoy Halloween with the PRCA crew! 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Carnival Games, prizes, and pumpkins 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Boogieman Ball 6:00 p.m. Kids’ Costume Contest 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Halloween Movie for the whole family Don’t miss out on our 1st Boo Bash! It’s sure to be spooktacular! For more information call: Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184 the Aquatic Center at (505) 599-1167, or the Sycamore Park Community Center at (505) 566-2480 MONTH OF NOVEMBER During the month of November, join us at the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan and help those in need. Bring in two canned food donations and get a Free Water Rocket Pass. Info: (505) 599-1167. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOVEMBER 2 FLINTKNAPPING AND ANCIENT HUNTERS Come to the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Frank Bowman, a flint knapper who makes stone weapons using the techniques and styles of ancient hunters, will be demonstrating his craft. Mr. Bowman uses stone and antler tools to make points of all types and sizes, while explaining his craft and the way in which ancient people hunted and lived. This is your chance to see a fine demonstration and ask questions. A few samples may be available for sale. Info: (505) 599-1422 NOVEMBER 6 SWIM SHUTTLE Meet at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for the Swim Shuttle to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. All participants must be 6 years or older, have a signed permission slip, and fee of $2.00 per person for Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays. Remember, basketball shorts are not allowed and you must have proper swimwear. Info: (505) 566-2480 NOVEMBER 9 HISTORY WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway at 10:00 a.m. Learn about river history on this two hour walk through Animas and Berg Parks. Learn about the native and introduced plants, Farmington history, and see the Veterans’ Memorial as well as many less well-known sites illustrating the history of the area. Info: (505) 599-1422 NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY NIGHT FUN! It’s back this fall! Come to the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., the 2nd Saturday of each month, October through December, 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. NOVEMBER 9 SPCC TURNS FIVE & THANKSGIVING POTLUCK Join us at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., for the Thanksgiving Potluck at 5:00 p.m. The turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be provided, bring a side. Don’t miss this fun evening and birthday celebration at the Community Center. There will be lots of surprises! Info: (505) 566-2480 NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY SPECIAL All veterans or current serving military personnel, with a current active ID, get in to the Farmington Aquatic Center for free during Public Swim, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1167. NOVEMBER 15 FAMILY BINGO AND PIZZA NIGHT Bring the whole family to the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., for a fun evening of Bingo and Pizza! There will be fun prizes for the lucky winners throughout the evening! Space is limited so register early! $5.00 a person. Register online at www.fmtn.org/recreation or at the Recreation Center. Info: 599-1184. NOVEMBER 16 LEARN TO SKETCH OUTDOORS Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Join artist Marilyn Taylor for a walk to a location in Berg Park and learn how to make your own charcoal sketch of the scene. We provide paper and charcoal, or you may bring your own. This activity is for children and adults, and is designed for those who have never sketched anything before, though experienced artists are welcome. Info: (505) 599-1422 NOVEMBER 16 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS FAMILY FUN Join us at E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- NOVEMBER 20 SKATEWAY USA FIELD TRIP Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore, for a trip to Skateway USA from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fees are $5 to get in and skate rental is $2 for quads or $3 for blades. Personal skates are allowed at Skateway USA. All participants must have a signed permission slip to attend. Info: (505) 566-2480. NOVEMBER 23 SUNRISE COMET WALK Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. A recently-discovered comet, Comet ISON, should be visible just before sunrise on this morning. Astronomers think Comet ISON may be the comet which was last visible in 1608, when it was noted by Spanish explorers in the Southwest and other viewers around the world. Hope for clear weather, and come for the Nature Center’s first-ever Sunrise Walk to see it. Of course, in any weather, we will also see the animals which are active at sunrise, and perhaps even an owl. Come at 6:00 a.m. for coffee or hot chocolate before we start our walk of about 2 miles. Info: (505) 599-1422 NOVEMBER 23 TURKEY TROT & GOBBLE WOBBLE Get ready for Thanksgiving and join us for Farmington's Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble! The event starts at 9:00 a.m., will be held at Orchard Park on Main Street, and features a 5K Turkey Trot and a 2 Mile Gobble Wobble walk. Electronic chip timing by Chase 3. Registration is $20.00. Info: (505) 599-1184 NOVEMBER 25 – NOVEMBER 27 AQUATIC CENTER THANKSGIVING BREAK HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will have two public swim sessions for the Thanksgiving Break Holiday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1167. NOVEMBER 28 FARMINGTON AQUATICS THANKSGIVING DAY HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center and Lions Pool will be closed all day for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Info: (505) 599-1167. NOVEMBER 29 FARMINGTON AQUATICS ADJUSTED HOURS The Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan, will be closed in the morning and open for public and lap swim from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Info: (505) 599-1167. Lions Pool, 405 N. Wall, will be closed all day. Info: (505) 599-1187. NOVEMBER 30 LIONS POOL ADJUSTED HOURS Lions Pool will be closed all day. Info: (505) 599-1187 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW THE MOSCOW BALLET’S NUTCRACKERr DECEMBER 10 Treat your family to this seasonal favorite performance. Tickets are available now for the Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington at 7:30 p.m. Get online at www.fmtn.org/civiccenter, or call (505) 599-1148.