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Farmington Community Calendar: Things to do in Northern New Mexico

Courtesy photo, Theater Ensemble Arts. TEA will present Steel Magnolias at the Connie Gotsch theater beginning Feb. 17, 2023.
Farmington
Saturday, Feb. 11

“O Shi Hearts” Valentine’s arts and crafts sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm St. Free. Find beautiful handmade treasures from local artisans for loved ones. Details: (505) 599-1524.

Meet Your Match animal shelter speed dating, 11:30 a.m., Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, 133 Browning Parkway. Spend 10 minutes with each participating dog and find the love of your life. Details: (505) 599-1098.

No Limits Monster Trucks and Thrill Show, 1 p.m., 7 p.m., McGee Park, 41 County Road 5568. $15 children, $30 adults. An action-packed motor sport with wild Monster Truck drivers locked in exciting competitions. Tickets: nolimitsmonstertrucks.com/farmington.

Valentine’s spaghetti dinner benefit, 6-9 p.m., Connect Space, 203 W. Main St. $20 singles, $30 couples. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner benefiting Sasha’s Rainbow of Hope. Enter a 50/50 raffle and a regular raffle. RSVP: (505) 258-7415.

Date Night dance, 6-9 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 208 N. Wall St. $3. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Our Planet Live in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $14-$18. A journey of discovery across the planet featuring narration by David Attenborough, HD cinematography and a live orchestra. Tickets: fmtn.org/shows.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Football party, 3 p.m., SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568. $15 individual, $80 for a table of eight. Watch the big game with a special appetizer menu and full bar. Tickets: www.sunraygaming.com.

Monday, Feb. 13

Registration opens for High Desert Games, all day, online or at Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 Wall Ave. Senior athletes may begin registering for events. High Desert Games begin March 17. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Self-Love Club meeting, 3-7 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free. Hosted by New Beginnings. Learn to boost self-confidence and build health relationships with ourselves. Vendors, raffle giveaways and Cupid Shuffle. Details: (505) 325-7578.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Storyteller Series: Eldrena Douma, 6 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Native American storyteller Eldrena “Blue Corn” Douma is influenced by her family, particularly her paternal grandmother and father and she draws on their teachings in her storytelling. Details: (505) 599-1270.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Maintain a Skilled Workplace workshop, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Quality Center for Business at San Juan College, 5101 College Blvd. Free. Learn how to maintain a skilled workshop. Details: (505) 566-3528 or nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13689.

Trivia Night: Classic books, 6-7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. show off your classic book knowledge. Details: (505) 566-2210.

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 16-18

Heather McGaughey Children's Theatre production of Frozen Jr., 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free.

Friday, Feb. 17

Bingo, 1-2:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. $1 buy-in. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18

Steel Magnolias, 7:30 p.m., Connie Gotsch Theater at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd. $10-$12. Steel Magnolias is set in Truvy’s beauty salon, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Tickets: theater-ensemble-arts.square.site.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Broadway for Brunch, 9-11:30 a.m., Piedra Vista High School – Commons Area, 5700 College Blvd. $20-$21. Enjoy a delectable brunch and delight in spicy renditions of Broadway tunes sung by your server. Tickets: www.calientechoir.org/purchase-tickets--donations.html.

Auditions for summer theater with Four Corners Musical Theatre Co., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Casting for roles in Spamalot, Into the Woods, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Book audition time: 505-599-1148.

Beginning drawing class, 1-3 p.m., Hokey Pokey Art School, 302 E. Main St. $40. 12 years and older. Learn how to “see” in order to draw by drawing simple shapes while using various types of drawing materials. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

So you want to learn to oil paint? class, 1-3 p.m., Hokey Pokey Art School, 302 E. Main St. $45. 12 years and older. Learn about supplies, types of paint, basic colors, brushes, surface materials and more. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

Bowling Night with FLC Alumni, 6-8 p.m., Bowlero Lanes, 3704 E. Main St. $10. Enjoy pizza, beverages, and bowling with fellow alumni. RSVP: bit.ly/3locNQh.

Totah Lounge Music Series: The Sandstoners, 7-10 p.m., Totah Theater lounge, 315 W. Main St. $5. The Sandstoners bring a set list of songs about love and loss in honor of Valentine's Day. Tickets: fmtn.org/shows.

Law Tigers Arenacross & Freestyle Show, 7-10 p.m., McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, 41 County Road 5568. Massive air, high bank turns, and technical rhythm sections will make this a must-see event. Tickets: www.aztecmotocross.com.

Comedy Night with Zach Abeyta and Josh Fournier, 8-10 p.m., SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568. $35 dinner and show. Tickets: www.sunraygaming.com.

Monday, Feb. 20

Auditions for summer theater with Four Corners Musical Theatre Co., 6-10 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Casting for roles in Spamalot, Into the Woods, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Book audition time: 505-599-1148.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Farmington Public Library Advisory Board meeting, 4 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Details: (505) 566-2208, JLRyan@infoway.org.

Tuesday Club Mysteries book club meeting, 6 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Details: (505) 599-1270.

San Juan College Cinematheque Series, 6-8 p.m., Connie Gotsch Theatre, 4601 College Blvd. $5 general admission, Students free. Showing of “Selma: One Dream Can Change the World.” Tickets: SJC box office. Details: 505-566-3430.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Reel Readers: Clueless, 6-8 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Bring a brown-bag dinner to the program and pick up a copy of the movie’s inspiration, Jane Austen’s “Emma.” Details: (505) 599-1270.

Friday, Feb. 24

AstroFriday, 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., San Juan College Planetarium, 4601 College Blvd. The presentation theme is exoplanets. Details: (505) 566-3361.

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26

Steel Magnolias, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Connie Gotsch Theater at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd. $10-$12. Steel Magnolias is set in Truvy’s beauty salon, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Tickets: theater-ensemble-arts.square.site.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Simple painted journal class, 1-3 p.m., Hokey Pokey Art School, 302 E. Main St. $40. 12 years and older. Paint a fun, personalized journal with blank pages which can be used or sketching, journaling or note taking. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

Continuing oil painting class, 1-3 p.m., Hokey Pokey Art School, 302 E. Main St. $40. 12 years and older. Learn more techniques and brushwork. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

Sunday, Feb. 26

San Juan Symphony: Visionary Beethoven, 3-4:30 p.m., Henderson Performance Hall at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd. $30. The debut appearance of violinist Arnaud Sussmann, winner of a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Tickets: sanjuansymphony.org/event/visionary-beethoven-2.

Saturday, Feb. 27

One Book One Community broadcast of authors, noon-3 p.m., San Juan College Room 9006, 4601 College Blvd. Presentation of authors Edison Eskeets’ and Jim Kristofic’s on-campus presentation about their experiences collaborating on “Send a Runner.”

Tuesday, Feb. 28

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.

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 sun room, 109 E. La Plata St. Free. Details: (505) 599-1380.

Arts and Crafts, 3-5 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St.

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.

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 sun room, 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 & Needles, 1 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sun room, 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. Ages 6 and older.

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.

Beadwork, 1-3 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sun room, 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.

Dodgeball, 4 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. All ages.

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.

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.

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

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

Fridays

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 sun room, 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.

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

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.

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. 2-April 14

Free tax help, by appointment, Aztec Senior-Community Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Appointments: (505) 334-2881.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Aztec Book Club meeting, 10-11 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.

Valentine’s Day Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Rubia’s, 116 S. Main Ave. $110 for two. Candlelit surf-and-turf dinner for two or four in the downstairs dining room. Reservations required. RSVP: (505) 334-0599.

Singles Awareness Party, 6 p.m., 550 Brewing Taproom, 119 E. Chuska St. Enjoy Valentine’s Day with live music from Jose Villarreal. Door prizes and giveaways all night. Details: www.550brew.com.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Future Tigers cheerleading clinic, 4-5:30 p.m., Koogler Middle School, 455 N. Light Plant Road. Second clinic date will be Feb. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages pre-K through fifth grade. Performance Feb. 29 at the Aztec High school basketball game. Participants receive pompoms and a hair bow. Details: Sandra Veazey at (505) 608-1038.

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.

Bloomfield
Thursday, Feb. 16

Indian Rock Writings with Sam Hunter, 6-8 p.m., Bloomfield Multi-Cultural Center event room, 333 S. 1st St.

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
Saturday, Feb. 18

Bloody Valentine Massacre concert, 5:30 p.m., Blue Window Lyricists Lounge, 3530 U.S. Highway 64, Waterflow. $10. All ages. Also performing, NativeThug, Momentum, Dueces, Wickit Al and others. Details: nativeherrera83@gmail.com.

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