Calendar of events for Dec. 14 through Dec. 20
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, Dec. 14 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Admission is $1. Call 505-599-1425.
Martinis and Mistletoe, a fundraiser for Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 560 Scott Ave. in Farmington. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and live music by the Zia Chicks. Tickets are $25. Call 595-325-5358.
Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 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, Dec. 15 at the E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1425.
A Christmas lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. in Farmington. Call 505-599-1380.
An ugly sweater contest presented by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the Heart Gallery 2, 307 W. Main St. in downtown Farmington. Free. The contest is open to all ages, with a prize going to the winner. Call 505-320-0615.
The San Juan College African Drumming Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in the Connie Gotsch Theatre on the college campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, free for students. Call 505-566-3430.
“The Nutcracker” will be performed by the students of the Mann Dance Academy Inc. at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. Call 505-564-3845.
The Best Brass of Showcase will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 865 N. Dustin Ave. Tickets are $10. The event also includes the Piedra Vista High School Chamber Choir, James Golden and Robyn Woodard. Proceeds will benefit First Tee-Four Corners. Call 505-215-9246.
Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.
Julie and the Boyz perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.
Drag Me to Dino’s: Dawn of the Deer will be presented at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge, 405 County Road 390 on Crouch Mesa. Cover is $5, and admission is limited to those 21 and older. Call 505-632-3152.
Sitton Shotgun performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.
Severo y Grupo Fuego performs at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Cedar Bow Entertainment Area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.
Breakfast with Santa, a fundraiser for the children of Childhaven, will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Applebee’s, 4601 E. Main St., Suite D, in Farmington. Tickets are $10 and include pancakes, eggs, sausage and a beverage. Call 505-599-0998.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Volunteers will help conduct a bird census. Call Donna Thatcher at 505-325-5811.
The Ugly Sweater Walk/Run presented by the Northern Navajo Medical Center takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. 1st St. Call 505-368-6300.
An arts and crafts fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.
Jingle & Mingle, an open house at the Farmington Recreation Center, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1101 Fairgrounds Road in Farmington. Free. The event includes refreshments, games, and a preview of programs and activities the center will offer in 2024. Call 505-599-1184.
A bake sale and pictures with Santa will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Farmington Gymnastics Academy, 280 Browning Parkway in Farmington. Call 505-419-0124.
The Bar D Wranglers will perform at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the First Baptist Church of Aztec, 700 Navajo Ave. Free, but seats must be reserved at the church office. Call 505-334-6833.
The Best Brass of Christmas will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Connie Gotsch Theatre on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Call 505-566-3430.
The third annual Christmas Spectacular performed by students at the Mann Dance Academy Inc. will be performed at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. Call 505-564-3845.
A Date Night Dance will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. in Farmington. Admission is $3. Call 505-599-1380.
“Among Us,” a multigenerational Christmas program, will be presented at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-327-4771.
A Tour & Taste Open House will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at The Bridge of Farmington, 1091 W. Murray Drive in Farmington. Free. Call 505-324-6200.
“A Very Colorful Christmas” will be performed by Artrageous at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Tickets are $24 and $28. Call 505-599-1148 or visit fmtn.org/shows.
“Blue Christmas,” a candlelight prayer service for those suffering from grief, hurt or separation, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 5401 Hood Mesa Trail in Farmington. Call 651-246-6856.
A career fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted. Call 505-960-7001.
A health and nutrition class for kids with Jamie Ortiz presented by the San Juan County Cooperative Extension Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 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, Dec. 18 at the Bloomfield Public Library, 333 S. 1st St. Free. Call 505-632-8315.
The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 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.
A live, drive-thru Christmas scene will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Four Corners Home for Children, 2103 W. Main St. in Farmington. Free, with donations and canned goods accepted. Call 505-325-0255.
Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 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, Dec. 20 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 annual Memorial for the Unclaimed presented by the Basin Good Neighbor Foundation will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Artifacts Gallery, 302 E. Main St. in downtown Farmington. The event honors those who have died in San Juan County this year in isolation or without next of kin. The event features live music, poetry readings and a reading of the names. Call 505-325-8231.
Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-325-8176.