Calendar of events for March 7 through March 13
Meet the Quirkles, a weekly, hands-on science program for children ages 4 and older, will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.
A weekly dodgeball program for players of all abilities will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
The Simply Science program, a weekly series of science experiments aimed for children 6 and older, will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Admission is $1. Call 505-599-1425.
The First Tee for Kids golf program returns at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 7 to the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
Genealogy Night takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. 1st St. in Bloomfield. Free.
An International Food Fair presented by the Campus Activity Board will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the lobby outside the Connie Gotsch Theatre on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. The event features food and appetizers from around the world. Free.
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department will deliver a presentation on what the agency can do for you at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the Multipurpose Room at the Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Visit infoway.org or call 505-599-1270.
“Stirring the Pot: I Don’t Cook,” a screening of three short videos by Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the Connie Gotsch Theatre on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington as part of the college’s International Women’s Day celebration. Free. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.
Early Explorers, a weekly science program for children ages 2 to 5, will be presented at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.
A support group and exercise program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
Art is for Everyone, a weekly art class led by Crystal Hazen, will be offered at 1 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
The AstroFriday series returns at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 to the Planetarium on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington, with the program “The Astronomy of Harry Potter.” Free, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. A free, public stargazing session with telescopes will follow the 7:30 show in the courtyard, weather permitting. Call 505-566-3361.
The Total Chaos Metal Show featuring Project BC, Tribus, Fatal Competition and Sacred Blood takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Dino’s Mart and Hideaway, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Call 505-632-5132.
Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.
Joker’s Wild performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.
The Desert Diamond Country Band performs at 10 p.m. Friday, March 8 and Saturday March 9 in the Cedar Bow Entertainment Area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.
The Spring Bouldering Competition will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9 in the Health and Human Performance Center on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. Registration is $5. Call 505-566-3487.
The 12th annual Mayor’s Ball benefiting People Assisting the Homeless will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. The event includes dinner, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $175 for an individual or $300 for a couple.
Dance Night begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center’s activity room, 208 N. Wall St. Admission is $3. Call 505-599-1380.
The Reel Rock 17 Film Screening featuring three rock climbing films takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St. in downtown Farmington. Tickets are $5. Call 505-599-1565.
An Ican health and nutrition class for kids led by Jamie Ortiz will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-334-9496.
The B.L.A.S.T. after-school program is offered at 4 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1st St. Free. Call 505-632-8315.
A weekly arts and crafts program for kids will be offered at 4 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participation is free to experienced and novice birders. Free. Call 505-599-1422.
The Dem Dames will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Porter’s Restaurant, 2210 E. 20th St. in Farmington, for lunch and conversation. Email georginadavis@myyahoo.com for more information.
Community line dancing classes will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-2480.
Dinosaur World Live will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. The interactive, family-friendly show features several lifelike dinosaur models. Tickets range from $14 to $28. Call 505-599-1148 or visit fmtn.org/shows.
Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1st St. in Bloomfield. Free. Call 505-632-8315.
A Brown Bag Birding session will be held at noon Wednesday, March 13 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Participants are invited to bring lunch and join the center staff in the observation room to watch wildlife. Free. Call 505-599-1422.
Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-325-8176.
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