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September-October, 2013 Events for Adults The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 Wall St. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building: (505) 599-1380 or (505) 599-1390 Senior Center Annex: (505) 566-2256 Senior Center Activity Center: (505) 566-2288 The Silver Fitness Center: (505) 566-2287 50+Saturday Night Dances 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. September 7 - Otis & the September 14 - Off the Interstate September 21 - Grant & Randy September 28 - Vintage People October 5 - Grant & Randy October 12 - Off the Interstate October 19 - International Country October 26 - Vintage People Info: (505) 599-1380 50+ Free Wednesday Daytime Dance 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata September 18 – Country Jammers October 9 – Forever Young October 16 – Country Jammers Info: (505) 599-1380 50 +AARP Drivers’ Safety Class 8:00 a.m. – Noon Friday, September 6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: $14.00, $12.00 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is required by calling (505) 566-2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Bible Reading in Navajo 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Starting September 6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Bible reading in the Navajo Language, taught by Dorothy Tewangoitewa. Back and Home Safety 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Get basic tips on how to prevent back injuries by developing habits that reduce the strain on the back, how to prevent falls in the home, create a safer living environment, and low impact exercises to do at home. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by Todd, Thomas, and Therese from San Juan Regional Medical Center. Info: [PHONE REDACTED]. Walk to End Alzheimers 9:00 am - ? Saturday, September 14 Berg Park, at Scott and San Juan Blvd. Team Big Deal is coordinated by Sharon Deal and will meet at the Berg Park Pavillion. Please come walk to support the cause. Make a contribution to the team to help eradicate Alzheimers. Make a difference. Wear good walking shoes. For more information or to sign up for Team Big Deal, call (505) 566-2287. Encore Class – Acting 101 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Are you a character? Would you like to be? Join us 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 will be discussed on the first day of class. Performance from a showcase of scenes worked on in the final class. Class will be taught by Mellissa Souers, B.A. in Theater from Fort Lewis College, who has instructed people of all ages in acting, theater and film. For more information call San Juan College at (505) 566- 3121. Healthcare Directives 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Learn 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. Taught by Brenda Atencio with PMS – Northwest New Mexico Hospice and Home Care. Handouts and Refreshments will be available. For more information call (505) 566-2287 Changes to Medicaid, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Monday, September 23 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Medicaid is changing in New Mexico. If you have Medicaid or you assist people who use Medicaid, we invite you to join us for this presentation. Orlando Vasquez, Program Manager, Self-Directed Community Benefits HSD/MAD Centennial Care Bureau, will be here to explain the changes and what you need to do. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Color Trip 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata 60+, join us for a day trip, Durango to Silverton. Bring your camera, good walking shoes, a jacket, and hat. Prepare for any kind of weather as we meander through the mountain passes and take in the glorious fall colors. Cost is $5.00, pre-registration and filled out trip form is required. You will be responsible for your own lunch. There are several restaurants in Silverton to choose from, and you will have some time to shop before leaving for the return trip at 2:00 p.m. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. 50 +AARP Drivers’ Safety Class 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 4 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: $14.00 - $12.00 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is required by calling (505) 566- 2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. Discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Boo Boo Bingo 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 7 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Play to win fabulous prizes furnished by the Senior Center. To play blackout at the end, you must have been present and seated by 1:00 p.m. to get in the game. Cost is $2.00 a card and we provide refreshments. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Halloween Dinner & Dance 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 31 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Dinner and Dance with live music provided by Grant Groblebe. Lunch is a $3.00 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6.00 fee for anyone younger. Wear your Halloween gear to win a prize in the costume contest. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Christmas Craft Fairs 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata and Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Reserve your booth NOW at either one of these two great featured locations! There will be beautiful handmade gifts, homemade baked goods, antiques, amazing jewelry, and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt you with gifts you won’t find anywhere else. For more information, or to get a space, call (505) 599-1380. On-going Classes at the Senior Center Activity Center & Annex 208 Wall St. Call (505) 566-2256 for more information The Silver Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. We feature exercise equipment that is extremely safe and easy to use. Perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion. Cost is $20 a year. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Exercise Class – with Jean Elise 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: .50 per session. Are you losing flexibility and want more energy to do the things you enjoy? If so, this class is what you need to get back into a good exercise program. Work at your own level and build up to where you want to be. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Drawing & Calligraphy 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques! Call (505) 599-1380 for more information. Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Tai Chi is a series of fluid movements that can help with balance, flexibility, and muscle tone. These gentle exercises will leave you feeling refreshed. Free to anyone 50+. Info: (505) 599-1390 ZUMBA Gold 50+ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Party on the floor with Latin dance music that will make you smile. This exhilarating exercise class will get you moving to the beat. Cost is $2.50 per session. Info: (505) 566-2288 Farmington Recreation Center 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Call (505) 599-1184 for more information Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., no charge – Walk Laps in the Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, no charge – Shuffleboard and Ping Pong ZUMBA Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. At the Farmington Recreation Center, with instructor Shirley Murphy, interval-training sessions where fast and slow and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Check out the website at www.farmingtonzumba.com. Info: (505) 599-1184 Jazzercise Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Jazzercise Dancing Days are here! Come see us at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd (next to Ricketts Park). Start for $0 - plus get unlimited classes for only $33 per month (check or credit ---PAGE BREAK--- card)! Cardio, Strength, Stretch, Fun! This is your hour - come try your 1st class for free! Info: 320-5364, 599-1184, or visit www.jazzercise.com Lions Pool 405 N. Wall Call (505) 599-1187 for more information Adult Swimming Lessons 7:00 – 8:30 a.m., 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Adult Swimming Lessons will be offered at Lions Pool during lap swim. Four 30-minute lessons are $20 or eight 30-minute lessons are $35. Info: (505) 599-1167. Morning Aquacise 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Monday – Friday Senior Lap* 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday – Friday Morning Splashercise* 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Morning Arthritis* 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday Cross Pool* 11:15 am – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Evening Aquacise 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Aquacise classes, $2.00 a visit *All adult aquatic exercise classes, $1.50 a visit Farmington Aquatic Center 1151 N. Sullivan Rd. Call (505) 599-1167 for more information Early Bird Splash 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Monday/Wednesday Aqua Jogger 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday Classes are $2.50 a visit Sycamore Park Community Center 1051 Sycamore St. Call (505) 566-2480 for more information Do you save Box Tops? Please save your box top labels that can be found on office supplies and all General Mills foods. Bring them to the Sycamore Park Community Center, to help us earn free recreational supplies! Please call us with any questions at (505) 566-2480. Senior Fitness ---PAGE BREAK--- 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Senior Fitness is offered at Sycamore Park Community Center through the San Juan College ENCORE program. Info: (505) 566-2481 Community Line Dance Class 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Floread Hodgson is teaching a free line dancing class each Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Sycamore Park Community Center. You will enjoy learning different line dances and have a lot of fun along the way. Info: (505) 566-2480 Fit Club 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Join Nexal Flores-Baez for the free community Fit Club fitness class at Sycamore Park Community Center. This is a great cardiovascular workout that is sure to get your heart pumping! Info: (505) 566-2480 -8111 or (505) 566-2480 San Juan County Victim Impact Panel Doors open 6:30 p.m., presentation begins 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12 Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., is home of the San Juan County Impact Panel. Visitors are welcome at no cost. If you need additional information or have questions please contact Carol Kohler, coordinator at (505) 334-8111 or (505) 566-2480 San Juan County Victim Impact Panel Doors open 6:30 p.m., presentation begins 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10 Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., is home of the San Juan County Impact Panel. Visitors are welcome at no cost. If you need additional information or have questions please contact Carol Kohler, coordinator at (505) 334-8111 or (505) 566-2480 Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7 Get a booth NOW, and mark your calendars for September 7. Join us for the Sycamore Park Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair. Booths are $10 per table for both the yard sale and craft fair. This will be an outdoor event, bring the family and enjoy a fun day in the park! Info: (505) 566-2480 Thanksgiving Potluck 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 8 Join us at Sycamore Park Community Center for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. The turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be provided, bring a side and enjoy a fun evening at the Community Center. Info: (505) 566-2480 Farmington Museum 3041 E. Main St. Call (505) 599-1174 for more information www.farmingtonmuseum.org Farmington Museum Exhibit Tours By appointment Let an experienced docent at the Farmington Museum be your host for guided tours of the permanent and visiting exhibits. Tours are FREE and available to the public by appointment. Any size group is welcome! Call (505) 599-1169 for more information about the Museum’s current exhibits or to schedule a guided tour. Handmade Fine Art Show NOW – 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. Admission to the exhibit is free. Please call (505) 599-1174 for more information. An Adventure in the Arts ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW – Saturday, September 21 Great art is here at 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. Paint Like a Famous Artist Adult Workshops 10:00 a.m. – Noon Tuesdays, August 27 – September 17 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 thru September 17. 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 under the quick links tab on the right, or by coming into the museum. The cost is $5 per person. Call Adrienne Boggs at (505) 599-1169 for more information. 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 Historic Downtown Farmington Walking Tour 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6 Join the Farmington Museum 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. Participants will meet in front of the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Registration is required, please call (505) 599-1169 or come into the Museum. Info: (505) 599-1174 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 Bisti Badlands Full Moon Hike 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19 Every wondered what hoodoos looked like in the moonlight? Join the Farmington Museum 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. REAL Night at the Museum 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28 The Farmington Museum’s annual history extravaganza, REAL Night at the Museum is back! 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. Call Adrienne Boggs at (505) 599-1169 for more information. 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 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- completed by registering online at fmtn.org/museums, under the quick links tab on the right, or by coming into the museum. For more information call (505) 599-1169. Riverside Nature Center In Animas Park off Browning Parkway Call (505) 599-1422 for more information Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please note that Tuesday Birders begin at 9:00 a.m., October through March. Bird Watching 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays Join Donna Thatcher, Education Specialist, and other birders for bird watching from the Riverside Nature Center and a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles in Animas and Berg Parks. Info: (505) 599-1422 Brown Bag Birding 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Thursdays Bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room to watch wildlife as we eat. Info: (505) 599-1422 Best Kept (Ecological) Secrets of Farmington: A Class Just for Adults 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, & 23 San Juan College’s Encore Program sponsors this class, designed for adults and taught by Donna Thatcher of the Riverside Nature Center, as part of the Farmington Museum System. Each meeting will be a walking tour of one of Farmington’s parks. Plants, birds, wildlife, history, and features of the park will be the various topics. Register through San Juan College Community Learning Center, call 566-3214, beginning August 16. Botanical Art of O.M. Clark Exhibit September 1 – October 31 Original, colored, botanical illustrations of Ora M. Clark, from the Farmington Museum collection, will be on display at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway. 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. Info: (505) 599-1422 Bird Walk 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7 Meet at the Riverside Nature Center for a two hour walk. Birds are beginning to migrate, and we may see some unusual avian visitors as they pass through, stopping to rest along Farmington’s rivers. We will also enjoy the birds which stay here all year, 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 Traditional Knowledge of Plants 9:00 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, September 14 Come to the Riverside Nature Center to find out how traditional peoples used plants for dyes, foods, household items, and many other things. This workshop includes a walk of about a mile to see plants in the park, and some hands-on activities to try some samples. Please call in advance to sign up, as space is limited. Info: (505) 599-1422 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Garden Volunteers Day 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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, 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 Farmington Indian Center 100 W Elm St Call (505) 327-6296 for more information Farmington Indian Center Restaurant Breakfast – 8:00 – 10:15 a.m. Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Open Tuesday – Thursday Enjoy Navajo cuisine, meet new and old friends, and enjoy hot, fresh, meals. See our website for menus! www.fmtn.org Info: (505) 327-6296 Fall Navajo Song & Dance October 12 Come to the Farmington Indian Center for a fun social event closing out the local Navajo Nation fair season. Info: (505) 327-6296 Piñon Hills Golf Course 2101 Sunrise Parkway (505) 326-6066 for more information Tuesday Twilight League – NOW through September 5:30 shotgun start September 3 & 17 Piñon Hills Golf Course, 2101 Sunrise Parkway, will host this event. Play is open to anyone— regardless of handicap! This will be a fun, quick, 9-hole, early evening event with a payout each play day. Some weeks we will play the front nine, others the back nine. The entry fee is only $10 - and the special Twilight League rate is only $15 – and that includes your green fee and cart! Pass-holders pay a $10 cart fee to play. All you need to do is visit or call the Pro Shop and register by 5:00 pm on the Monday prior to play day. Info: (505) 326-6066 or www.pinonhillsgolf.com Piñon Hills Golf Tournament – Monster Day 666 Saturday, November 2 Info: (505) 326-6066 or www.pinonhillsgolf.com Historic Downtown Farmington Main Street 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. Farmington Civic Center 200 W. Arrington Totah Festival Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1 Art Show, Contest Pow Wow, Navajo Rug Auction at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. The Totah Festival began in 1988 with the idea of creating a marketplace for Native American artists to share ---PAGE BREAK--- their skills and craftsmanship with the community, visitors, and each other. The Festival has grown to more than 100 artist booths, a Contest Pow Wow, and renowned Navajo Rug Auction. Info: (505) 599-1174. Calling for Totah Volunteers, volunteers are needed to help with Totah Festival. Two volunteers are needed for each shift for each sales booth: Posters, Beverages, and Raffle Tickets. Saturday shifts are 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Sunday shifts are 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Please call the volunteer coordinator at 599-1421 or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. Menopause The Musical® - COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 Come to the Civic Center 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 worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® Info: (505) 599-1148 Special Events 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. 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.