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Farmington Community Calendar: Things to do in Northern New Mexico

Latin Percussion Night, is 6 p.m. Feb 17 at Da Capo Music Room, 2020 Sullivan Ave. Learn to play a variety of percussion instruments with instructor Bob Beck.
Farmington
Wednesday, Feb. 22

Hearts for Autism Four Corners monthly meeting, 5 p.m. Farmington Municipal Schools, 3401 E. Main St. Meet other parents and caregivers in the special needs community. A guest speaker will share her experience as an autistic teen. Bringing a dish to share is encouraged but not required. Children are welcome. Details: hfafourcorners@gmail.com.

Farmington Green Drinks, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lauter Haus, 1806 E. 20th St. Enjoy a beer and good conversation with other residents who care about the environment and a sustainable future. Hosted by San Juan Citizens Alliance. Details: info@sanjuancitizens.org.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Ready for Kindergarten workshop, 5:45 p.m., Farmington Municipal Schools, 3401 E. 30th St. For ages 4-5 years old. The series helps families help their children for a successful learning experience. Registration: forms.gle/QhFC3a9PHxNPXh689.

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.

Microfarming fundamentals course with The Potting Shed, 6 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 E. Sycamore St. $50. Fee includes materials and class resources. Registration: bit.ly/MicroFarmingClasses. Details: (505) 402-1340, the pottingshedjnj@yahoo.com.

Parenting tips and raising independent children presentation, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. program, 1200 E. 30th St. Hosted by Wings for Life International. RSVP: (505) 316-0743.

Friday, Feb. 24

Coffee and donuts with the dinosaurs, 8 a.m., Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Enjoy coffee and donuts in the atrium and then enjoy the dinosaur exhibit.

Live music with Shawn Arrington, 6-9 p.m., No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. Free. Details: (505) 436-2657.

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-Saturday, Feb. 24-25

Live music with Joker’s Wild, 8:30-11:30 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino Sportz Arena, 39 County Road 5568. No cover charge. Details: www.sunraygaming.com/entertainment or (505) 566-1200.

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. Ages 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. Ages 12 years and older. Learn more techniques and brushwork. Registration: in-person or call (505) 327-2907.

Auditions for “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts, 2-4 p.m., Theater Ensemble Arts scene shop, 818 W. Arrington St. Auditions will be a cold read. Details: www.facebook.com/TEAcommunitytheatre.

Live music with Dustin Burley, 7:30 p.m., Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd, Ste. 106.

Mardi Gras celebration, 9 p.m., No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. Come in your best Mardi Gras attire and beads and enjoy drink specials. Details: (505) 436-2657.

Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 25-26

Third annual San Juan Basin Ice Bowl, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Civitan Golf Course, 2200 N. Dustin Ave. Saturday, San Juan College disc course, 4601 College Blvd Sunday. $40. Hosted by San Juan Basin Disc Golf Club and national Amateur Disc Golf Tour. Register: bit.ly/3IzLv2p.

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, 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.”

Auditions for “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts, 6-8 p.m., Theater Ensemble Arts scene shop, 818 W. Arrington St. Auditions will be a cold read. Details: www.facebook.com/TEAcommunitytheatre.

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

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 Rd. $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.

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., Syncamore 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.

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.

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 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 and 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. 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 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.

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. Teh 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.

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 5 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 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. Art shows are held the last Friday of every month. Details: (505) 566-2480.

Bridge, 1:30 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center annex sun room, 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 Dr. $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.

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 23-25

The AHS Playmakers presents “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aztec High School multipurpose room, 500 E. Chaco St. $5.

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.

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25

JMHA tack sale and church event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 42 County Road 3520, Flora Vista. Used tack, western art, collectibles, books and more. No saddles or pads.

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.

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
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-Saturday, Feb. 24-25

Live music with Country Ramblers, 7 p.m., MOD at Kirk Center, Shiprock. $10, cash only. All ages. Food will be available.

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 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 background actors. No experience needed. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/castingcallnm.

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