May 2010 Events
APRIL 21 – MAY 21
SAN JUAN COUNTY SENIOR OLYMPICS
The Senior Olympics start on April 21 with the Basketball Free Throw at the Farmington Recreation Center and will finish with the Awards Picnic at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center on May 21. Pick up calendar of events for events and times and applications for participation at any Senior Center in San Juan County.
Information: 505-599-1380
MAY– JULY
"AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS" DISPLAY - CANCELLED
This exhibit will feature artists such as Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and more. Come enjoy the classics at Farmington Museum, located at 3041 E. Main Street.
Information: 505-599-1147 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
MAY 1 – JULY 4
LIVE HORSE RACING AT SUNRAY PARK & CASINO
Race days are Thursdays – Sundays. Post time is 2:15 p.m. Simulcast horse racing year-round. Sunray Park & Casino is located off Hwy. 64, between Farmington and Bloomfield, in front of the McGee Park Coliseum.
Information: 505-566-1200 or www.sunraygaming.com
MAY 2
10TH ANNUAL ALIEN RUN MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPETITION
This annual race through Hart Canyon in Aztec, New Mexico is a fundraiser for the Aztec Public Library. Beginners and experts are welcome! Registration is $20.00
Information: Ed Strauss, 505-333-2057 or 505-419-0175, or the Aztec Public Library, 505-334-7657, to register and for details.
MAY 6 – 16
FRAZIER'S CARNIVAL
The Frazier’s Carnival will be at McGee Park through Sunday, May 16th. On opening night, May 6th, the carnival opens at 5pm.
Information: 505-325-5415
MAY 7
SAN JUAN COLLEGE BAND CONCERT
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the SJC Little Theatre. Tickets: $8 adults, $5 students and seniors.
Information: (505) 566-3465
MAY 7 – JULY 9
GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION: A NATIONAL JURIED ART COMPETITION
Artists from around the country will exhibit their works at Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, located at 3041 E. Main Street.
Information: 505-599-1147 or www.farmingtonmuseum.org
MAY 14
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off at this monthly auction sponsored by the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association. Rug viewing takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Auction held at the Crownpoint Elementary School (72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371)
Information: 505-786-5302, 505-786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com
MAY 14 – 15
WHIMISCAL PUPPETS IN IMAGINARY LANDS
Come to the Farmington Museum and join our Gateway to Imagination juror, Caroline Brooks, for a two-day puppet-making workshop. Hours will be May 14th from 6pm to 8:30pm and May 15th from 10am to 12:30pm. Projects will be built from Paper Mache, dowels, and fabric. Once finished, participants will have an opportunity to bring their puppets to life in the gallery. Puppets will be on display with the art show for the public to see for a short time. Open to children grades 1 through 5 and their parents. Register early, space is limited.
Information: 505-599-1174
MAY
14 – 16
BLOOMFIELD DAYS
Bloomfield celebrates with live entertainment, food, arts & craft vendors, parade, games, Duck Race and more.
Information: 505- 632-0880 or www.bloomfieldnm.info
MAY 14 – JUNE 25
PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE FOUR CORNERS
Plein Air Painters brave the elements and complete their paintings completely outdoors; this difficult and physically demanding art form is rewarded with breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The opening reception will be May 14th from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibit will be on display until June 25th at San Juan College’s Henderson Fine Arts Gallery.
Information: 505-566-3464
MAY 15
FAMILY ART SATURDAY - GLORIOUS GLUE
Fascinating artistic creations with glue are possible. Children of all ages can explore glue as a medium for painting, drawing, and creating. This is a drop-in activity for families to play and discover together from 1pm to 4pm at the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center. All ages are welcome, with adult supervision. Information: 505-599-1425
MAY 15
GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION - A NATIONAL JURIED ART COMPETITION OPENING RECEPTION & LECTURE
Opening reception from 7pm – 9pm, and lecture from 6pm – 7pm, for this amazing annual show at the Farmington Museum. Featuring artists from across the country. Meet the artists and peruse the fine art.
Information: (505) 599-1174
MAY 21 – 23
FIESTA DAYS
Aztec celebrates the arrival of summer with live music, dancers, entertainment, games, food, arts & crafts, parades, the Frazier Carnival and special sprint car races at Aztec Speedway. Friday evening features the carnival, a pet parade, mini-princess contest, live music in Minium Park and the 40+ year tradition of the candlelight parade and burning of Old Man Gloom. Saturday kicks off with a parade down Main Avenue and offers all-day fun in Minium Park, downtown and throughout the city of Aztec, including the 5th Annual Classic Car Show.
Information: 505-334-9551
MAY 21 – 23
HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
The San Juan County Home and Garden Show will be held at McGee Park. Hours on Friday and Saturday will be 8am to 7pm.
Information: 505-325-5415
MAY 22
TREES, WEEDS, & WILDFLOWERS
Stroll Animas and Berg Parks with a guide from the Riverside Nature Center, from 9am to 11am, and learn about the plants, animals, and birds we can see in the spring. Nesting birds and colorful insects should be here for us to observe. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the Nature Center for this leisurely walk of about two miles.
Information: 505-599-1422
MAY 22
PET EXTRAVAGANZA
Come to McGee Park, 10am to 5pm, for a fun-filled day of all things pets! Big pets, small pets, and everything in between. Enjoy a pet parade and visit with pet and animal experts. This event will benefit the proposed Regional Animal Shelter.
Information: 505-599-1428
MAY 28 – 30
RIVERFEST
The rivers of San Juan County are celebrated with a festival of music, fine arts, food, entertainment, a 10K and 5K run & walk, riverside trail walks and river raft rides! Festivities begin with a concert at Berg Park on Friday from 7pm to 9pm and continues Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Events take place at Berg Park (Scott Ave and San Juan Blvd.) and at Animas Park (off Browning Parkway) in Farmington. Vendors are needed, email a request for application to riverreachfoundation@gmail.com.
Information: 505-599-1140 or www.riverreachfoundation.com
MAY 29
BROOKSIDE POOL OPENS
Summer is here, that means Brookside Pool is open! Public Swim Monday’s through Saturday’s 1pm to 4pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Cost is $1.50 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for ages 3 to 12. Lap Swim from 12noon to 1pm. The cost is $1.00 per swimmer.
Information: 505-599-1188
MAY 29
RIVERFEST 10K & 5K RUNS AND 2-MILE WALK
Register in advance at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., for this annual event to take place in Animas and Berg Parks during Riverfest. Cost is $18 for runs and $12 for the walk.
Information: (505) 599-1184
MAY 29
JAMES & ERNIE COMEDY SHOW
This comedy duo will perform in the Miriam M. Taylor Theater at the Farmington Civic Center. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Farmington Civic Center.
Information and tickets: 505-599-1148
MAY 29 –30
RIVERFEST FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 560 Scott Ave., in Farmington.
Information: (505) 716-6057
MAY 31
MEMORIAL DAY
Many City of Farmington facilities will offer altered business hours or be closed for the day due to the holiday. Please call ahead to be sure of the hours for the facility you need on that day.
Information:505-599-1197
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