Calendar of events for Sept. 21 through Sept. 27

Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1422.

The Bloomfield Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 to discuss author Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1^st St. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-8315.

The Makers Market presented by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council returns from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in Orchard Plaza, 1 N. Orchard Ave. in downtown Farmington. The event features vendors, arts and crafts, music and more. Call 505-320-0615.

The Bloomfield Growers Market takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in Bishop Square Park at the corner of 1^st Street and Broadway Avenue in Bloomfield. Email bloomfieldgrowersmarket@gmail.com for more information.

“Icons and Symbols of the Borderland,” a presentation by Diana Molina, will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in the Event Room at the Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. 1^st St. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-8315.

An open mic night will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free.

“The Spongebob Musical” will be performed by the Heather McGaughey Teen Voice group at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Tickets are $5. Call 505-599-1148.

Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.

A fall equinox sunrise event will be held at Chaco Culture National Historic Park at sunrise on Friday, Sept. 22. The park will open at 6:15 a.m., and visitors are invited to watch the sun come up at approximately 7 a.m. through two openings that flank the north entrance at Casa Rinconada. The event is open to the first 100 visitors. Call 505-786-7014.

The 55^th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington Barbecue takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at the club, 1925 Positive Way in Farmington. Admission is $10 per plate. Call 505-327-6396.

The AstroFriday series continues at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 in the Planetarium on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd., with a solar eclipse show. Free, but seating is limited. Weather permitting, a stargazing party with telescopes will be held after the second show in the courtyard. Call 505-566-3361.

The Isidoro Band performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free.

The Movie Night series returns to Graduation Plaza on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington, at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 with a free screening of “Wakanda Forever.” Call 505-566-3403.

Abandon Alien and Actual perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Call 505-632-5132.

Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.

Joker’s Wild performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.

Aravaipa performs at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.

Fenders II performs at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 in the Cedar Bow entertainment area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.

A cleanup of the Glade Run Recreation Area north of Farmington presented by the Farmington Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23. Call 505-564-7600 to volunteer.

The Autumn Splendor Outdoor Market presented by Native Women Rising takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free. Call 505-566-3715.

Fly-In, Drive-In presented by the Rotary Club of San Juan County takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Four Corners Regional Airport, 1300 W. Navajo St. in Farmington. The event includes a pancake breakfast, aircraft, antique tractors and cars, tours of a C-47 and more. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 18 and younger. Call 505-599-1394.

The Farmington Growers Market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-334-9496.

The Shiprock Farmers’ Market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 23 in the parking lot of the Shiprock Chapter house on U.S. Highway 64. Call 505-446-4444.

The Locke Street Eats Craft Show takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Locke Street Eats, 112 N. Locke Ave. in downtown Farmington. Free.

The seventh annual fundraiser and craft fair presented by BeeHive Homes of Farmington will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at 508 Airport Drive in Farmington. Free. Call 505-716-6560.

A presentation on monarch butterfly conservation in the Four Corners will be presented by Kaitlin Haase and Gail Morris at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1174.

A Navajo taco and frybread sale will be presented by the Friends of the Bloomfield Pool from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 in Salmon Park, 504 W. Sycamore Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-330-6540.

A grand opening celebration for the River Edge Pumpkin Patch will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 County Road 1115 in La Plata. Call 505-444-1662.

The Harvest Wine Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at Wines of the San Juan, 233 N.M. Highway 511 in Blanco. The event features live music, local artisans, children’s activities, and beer and wine for adults. Tickets are $20. Call 505-632-0879.

Mann Dance Academy will hold auditions for its holiday production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the academy, 1200 Schofield Lane in Farmington. Auditions for dancers ages 8 to 10 will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m., while ages 11 to 13 will audition from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m., and ages 14 and older will audition from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Chorus parts are available for all levels of dance abilities. Beginning through advanced dancers are3 welcome to audition for the cast. Small ensemble dances are available for advanced dancers. To register for an audition, call 505-564-3845.

A Real Night at the Museum will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. The event includes live music, tractor rides and traditional, hands-on craft activities. Free. Call 505-599-1174.

A free screening of the documentary film “The Mayors of Shiprock” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Visitor Center at Aztec Ruins National Monument, 725 Ruins Road. Call 505-334-6174.

A course maintenance day for the Calle Norte Trailhead and East Glade Trailhead will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 24. Call 505-599-1565 to volunteer.

Funday Monday will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. The event includes storytelling, art, craft making and more. Free. Call 505-599-1174.

The B.L.A.S.T. after-school program is offered at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1^st St. Free. Call 505-632-8315.

The Kirtland Growers Market will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 at 47 County Road 6500 in Kirtland. Call 505-716-2975.

The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 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 Farmington Growers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-334-9496.

Archaeologist Cody Walton of the Farmington Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management will deliver a presentation on the prehistory of the Farmington area at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Multipurpose Room at the Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Visit infoway.org or call 505-599-1276.

The San Juan Regional Medical Center Career Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Call 505-609-2000.

Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1^st St. in Bloomfield. Free. Call 505-632-8315. 

The Shiprock Farmers’ Market takes place from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Shiprock Chapter house on U.S. Highway 64. Call 505-446-4444.

A Brown Bag Birding session will be held at noon Wednesday, Sept. 27 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.

The Aztec Farmers’ Market takes place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Westside Plaza, 1409 W. Aztec Blvd. Call 505-634-6171.

Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20^th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-325-8176.