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Farmington Community Calendar: Things to do in Northern New Mexico

Sycamore Park Community Center will host a mother-son dodgeball night March 4. Pictured Nikole Fields, front, and Jake Rhodes, back. (Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file)
Farmington
Tuesday, Feb. 28

Atsá 5k fun run and walk, 4 p.m., Navajo Preparatory School, 1220 W. Apache St. $10 entry fee. Participants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. Details: asnyder-mike@navajoprep.com.

Celtic Angels of Ireland, 7:30-9 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $14-$18. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies and feel your heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic Knights Dancers. Tickets: fmtn.org/shows.

Wednesday, March 1

Paint night, 6 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino, 39 County Road 5568. $30. Paint a flower-themed painting with Painting with Class. Fee includes all materials. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Register: (505) 360-3430.

Victim impact panel, 7 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Presented by Drug Free San Juan County Inc. the first Wednesday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Details: Sharon O’Neill at (505) 592-1476.

Friday, March 3

Bingo and pizza night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Farmington Recreation Center 1101 Fairgrounds Road. Cost: $6 early registration, $8 at the door. Pizza dinner included. Prizes awarded to winners. Details: 505-599-1184.

Friday-Saturday, March 3-4

Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard, 7 p.m., Turano Chrisman Performing Arts Theater, 5700 College Blvd. $10 adults, $5 seniors and children. Piedra Vista High School theater students perform a tale of pirates and adventure. Tickets may be purchased at the box office.

Saturday, March 4

Mother-son dodgeball and ice cream social, 10 a.m.-noon, Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 E. Sycamore St. $8. For mothers and sons to build memories that will last a lifetime. Theme: Back to the ’80s. Tickets: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/farmington-nm/catalog.

The Princess Tea, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary Chapel Farmington, 6925 E. Main St. $15-$20. Ages 3 and older. The annual Princess Tea at the Calvary Chapel Farmington teaches young girls and teens about their beauty within. Tickets: (505) 326-0604.

Swap meet and season kickoff event, 11 a.m., Fun Center and Four Corners Harley-Davidson, 6520 E. Main St. Bring parts to sell or pick up some new parts for your rig. Enjoy food and music while you swap. Details: (505) 325-6710.

11th annual San Juan County Mayor’s Ball, 5:30-11 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Theme: 1950s Hollywood glam. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, live entertainment, photos, silent auction and more. Details: Amanda Yazzie at ayazzie@pathnm.org or (505) 327-3104.

Live music with The Jauntee, 7 p.m., Lauter Haus Brewing Co., 1806 E. 20th St. Free. Ages 21 and older. The Jauntee is a four-person band playing in the style of new age East Coast jambands. Details: www.lauterbrew.com.

Thursday, March 9

Farmington Regional Career Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Meet potential employers and interview for available positions. Employers will accept resumes or have online applications available. Dress in business attire and bring a resume. Details: ghallock@bcimedia.com, (970) 375-4599.

Micro-farming fundamentals class, 6 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 E. Sycamore St. $50. The topic will be landscapes with native plants, xeriscaping, micro-clover lawns, and working with trees, annuals, perennials and cover crops. The activity is creating spring starter trays. Details: Heather at (505) 402-1340 or thepottingshedjnj@yahoo.com. Register: bit.ly/MicroFarmingClasses.

Saturday, March 11

Beginning color theory class with instructor Bev Taylor, 1-3 p.m., Hokey Pokey Art School, 302 E. Main St. $40. Ages 12 years and older. Students will create a color wheel to understand the basics of how colors work together in order to avoid mixing “mud” in their paintings. All materials provided. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

Monday-Thursday, March 13-16

Youth Life Skills week, noon-4 p.m. daily, Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 E. Sycamore St. Life skills topics, presentations and activities will include Kids ICAN, field trips, keep it clean, Farmington Fire Department, Diné Community Advocacy Alliance, hip hop with Atiya and “upcycle” art with Crystal. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Thursday, March 16

Pesticide applicator training, 8 a.m., McGee Park, 41 County Road 5556. $50-$60. NMSU Cooperative Extension Service will offer the five-CEU training. Topics include pesticides in aquatic systems, diseases in alfalfa and grass pastures, entomology, pesticide resistance updates on pesticide laws and regulations. Register: ezregister.com/events.

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day madness, 5-7 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Celebrate the holiday with games for the whole family. Get creative with green and try to win the Most Creative Green Worn contest. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Live music with Celtic band Ga Greine, 6-9 p.m., No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live traditional Irish music, and drink and music specials. Details: (505) 436-2657.

Friday-Sunday, March 17-19

Inaugural Cannabis Crawl, all day, multiple sponsor locations in Farmington and Aztec. Celebrate the culture of cannabis and learn more about the variety of products available. Visit the 13 participating dispensaries who will offer special pricing, events and prizes. The drop-off sponsor is The Grass Station, and the $1,000 grand prize sponsor is Grady’s Cannabis. Details: dgomag.com/farmington-dgo-crawl.

Mondays

Storytime, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex multipurpose room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Disc golf in the park, 2 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Join San Juan Basin Disc Golf club to play disc golf in all weather. Bring discs. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Arts and crafts for kids, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. For ages 6 to 12 years old. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Singo, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $10. Two games played per night. Prizes awarded. No registration required. Details: www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue.

Farmington Composite Squadron meeting, 6:30 p.m., Four Corners Regional Airport, 1296 Navajo St. Learn more about the Civil Air Patrol and meet members. Details: (505) 215-3097, info@nmcap.us.

Tuesdays

Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.-noon, Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex multipurpose room, 109 E. La Plata St. $3. Craft ladies who enjoy making a different craft each week. Preregistration required. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex studio room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. A group of patrons who like to write books, poems and short stories. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Quilting & Sewing, 10:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Storytime, 11 a.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Storytime for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Hooks and Needles, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Participate in crocheting and needlepoint projects. All skill levels. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Hip Hop dance class, 5 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Learn choreography and freestyle dancing. Ages 6 and older. Open to all ability levels. Registration recommended. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Bible study and potluck dinner, 6 p.m., Calvary Chapel Farmington, 6925 E. Main St. Youth books $10, adult books $35. Potluck at 6 p.m. Childcare provided. Details: calvaryfarmington.com.

Community line dance class, 6-7:30 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Taught by Joyce Barrett. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Basketball open gym, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry Gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Four Corners Old Car Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., San Juan College room 9012. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Feb. 21. Details: (505) 716-7100.

Northern New Mexico Street Rodders, 7 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino Sting Ray Room, 39 County Road 5568. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Next meeting is March 14. Details: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.

Wednesdays

Navajo Bible Study, 10-11 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and singing in the Navajo language. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Toddler playdate, 10 a.m.-noon, E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Beadwork, 1-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Join others to socialize while working on individual projects in this Native American art style. Supply your own materials. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Ceramics, 1-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center art studio, 109 E. La Plata St. Join Holly and Tina to work on painting ceramics and socializing. Fees may be required for some supplies. Details: (505) 599-1380

Untangled Threads, 2 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, or more and chat with other people who also like doing crafts. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Afterschool Art! Attack, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Explore new art techniques. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Dodgeball, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. All ages. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Paint night, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. Various themes. All supplies are included. Additional paints nights are listed online at www.facebook.com/InspiredMomentsVenue. Registration is required. Register: (505) 360-3430.

Marine Corps League Detachment 736 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. The group meets on the first Monday of the month.

Rockstar bingo, 6:30 p.m., Traegers, 5170 College Blvd. Details: www.traegersbar.com.

Thursdays

Bible Study, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Bible study covers traditional Scriptures and fellowship. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Milk and cookies meetup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Meet other breastfeeding and chest-feeding families, learn about local resources and build a community of support. Cookies are provided. Details: breastfeedingnm.org.

Trivia Lounge, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Simply Science, 3:45-4:30 p.m., E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Participate in simple science experiments. Dress in clothes that can get messy. Ages 6 and older. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Basketball open gym, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry Gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Traegers, 5170 College Blvd. Details: www.traegersbar.com.

Fridays

Early Explorers, 10-10:45 a.m., E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed to allow preschoolers to explore different science concepts. Ages 2 to five years old. Details: (505) 599-1425.

Support group and exercise classes, 10 a.m., Sycamore Park Community Center Harv Henry gym, 1051 Sycamore St. Linda Fourr leads exercise classes and support for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other mobility deficits. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Herb Study, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Herb study meets on the third Friday of the month. Learn a different herb every week and how to use the herb in everyday life. Fees may be required for field trips. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Art is for Everyone, 1-3 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Accessible art for adults. Learn alternative ways to be creative, have fun and communicate when words are limited. All abilities. Art shows are held the last Friday of every month. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Bridge, 1:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sunroom, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Game/Bingo Night, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. Free. A family friendly event. Games provided or families may bring there own games. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Night at the Library, 6 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Themed story times for children ages 6 to 11. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Saturdays

Cars and Coffee, 8:30 a.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, 3030 E. Main St. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. The next meeting is March 11. Details: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.

Harley Davidson Cars and Coffee, 9 a.m., Four Corners Harley Davidson, 6520 E. Main St. The group is collecting nonperishable food items, lap blankets and unwrapped toys for local charities. The group meets every fourth Saturday of the month. The next meeting is Feb. 25. Details: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com.

Brookside Buddies disc golf meeting, 10:30a .m.-2 p.m., Brookside Park, 1801 Brookside Drive. $1-$10. All levels welcomed. Play nine holes twice. The group will meet through March 11. Details: (505) 519-8532.

Sundays

Farmington Writers Circle meeting, 3 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 5100 E. Main St., Ste. 100. Writers of all genres are invited to attend. The group meets every third Sunday of the month. Details: www.facebook.com/groups/FarmingtonWritersCircle.

Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays

Belly dancing, 9-10 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Activity Center, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Learn to belly dance and exercise together in a fun, relaxing program. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Mondays-Fridays

Line dancing, Jamboree: Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m., Beginners: Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Transition from beginner to intermediate: Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Upper-Intermediate: Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Advanced: Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Intermediate: Fridays, 2-3:00 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Activity Center, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Aztec
Feb. 9-March 3

Instructional league volleyball registration. Boys and girls, third through sixth grade. Teams organized by age. Practices held Mondays March 6 through April 24 at Aztec High School gym. Register: (505) 334-8861.

Friday, Feb. 24

Karaoke, 8 p.m., VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. Open to the public. Hosted by Cowboy Karaoke. Details: (505) 486-2929.

Monday, Feb. 27

Paint night with Painting with Class, 6-9 p.m., Aztec VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. $30. Paint a misty blue tree. All supplies included. Registration is required. Register: (505) 350-3430.

Thursday, Saturday and Wednesday, March 2, 4 and 8

St. Patrick’s Day gnome trio painting class, 6:30 p.m. March 2 and 8, 2:30 p.m. March 4, Peony & Birch Co., 1409 W. Aztec Blvd, Suite 6. $25. Ticket price includes materials and a free drink from the soda/lemonade bar. Preregistration is required. Register: www.peonyandbirchco.com/events-1.

Saturday, March 11

Senior Souper Bowl Benefit and craft/vendor show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Aztec Senior Community Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Soup bowls $10 and will be available starting at 11 a.m. Soup purchases include salad and a breadstick. Take home cups of soup available for $5. Browse a variety of vendors throughout the day. Proceeds benefit the center. Details: (505) 334-2881.

Tuesday, March 14

Paint night, 6 p.m., 550 Brewing and Taproom, 119 E. Chuska St. $30. Paint a flamingo-themed painting with Painting with Class. Fee includes all materials. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Register: (505) 360-3430.

Thursdays

Storytime, 10 a.m., Aztec Public Library, 319 S. Ash St. Free. Discuss a variety of books with other book lovers. Ages 18 and older. Details: (505) 334-7657.

Bingo, pool and cards, 9:30 a.m., Aztec Senior Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Details: (505) 334-2881.

Bloomfield
Friday, March 10

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Banquet, 6-9:30 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino top floor, 39 County Road 5568. $25. Dress for the theme of the Roarin’ 1920s. Meet and greet and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Lenten meals are available. Details: (505) 632-0880.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Bloomfield City Public Library, 333 S. First St. $30 punch card for 15 session, $2 drop-in. Ages 16 and older. Details: (505) 632-8315.

Tuesdays

BLAST after school program, 4 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Yoga, 6 p.m., Bloomfield City Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.

Wednesdays

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.

Fourth Tuesday

Salmon Ruins board of directors meeting, 6 p.m., Salmon Ruins, Museum, 6131 U.S. Highway 64. Details: (505) 632-2013, salmonruins.education@gmail.com.

Third Thursday

Bloomfield Book Club meeting, 3 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. First St. Details: (505) 632-8315.

First Saturday

Neighborhood watch all district meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Sweet Bean Coffee Shop, 901 N. First St. Details: Bloomfield Police Department at (505) 632-6311.

Kirtland
Friday, March 3

Open casting call with Alessi Hartigan Casting, 4:30-6:30 p.m., U.S. Highway 64, milepost 23, Building 5548, Shiprock. Casting for background actors. No experience needed. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/castingcallnm.

Saturday, March 4

Open casting call with Alessi Hartigan Casting, 9-11 a.m., Nenahnezad Chapter House, Fruitland. Casting for background actors. No experience needed. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/castingcallnm.

Friday, March 10

Meth and fentanyl awareness conference, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Shiprock Chapter House, U.S. Highway 64. Free. Speakers, community organizations and law enforcement departments will present information and testimonials on the dangers of these drugs. Open to the public.

Thursday-Saturday, March 16-18

March Madness youth basketball tournament, multiple times, KYA Gym, 4208 U.S. Highway 64. $160 entry fee. Register by March 11. Divisions will include 11U, 13U and 15U coed teams with 10-player rosters. Awards will be offered for championship, runner-up, third place, all tourney and MVP. Register: Lenny at (505) 686-8878.

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