April 2010 Events

MARCH 4 – APRIL 16
ANNUAL MARCH PHOTO SHOW
Visit the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, for this annual exhibit of pictures taken in Animas and Berg Parks. Scenery, wildlife, events, still life, people, and pets are just some of the subjects in this display of works by many photographers, professional and amateur. Meet the photographers at a public reception on March 21 from 2pm to 4pm.
Information: (505) 599-1422

APRIL 2, 3, 7
NANO DAYS
Join the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center on the move in the National Celebration to explore the world of the miniscule with Nano Days! Activities will explore the unfamiliar and future applications of nanoscale science and engineering through hands-on activities and nanoscale games. Families with children age 5 and older are invited to drop in. Activities will be held at the following facilities:

April 2 - Riverside Nature Center
From 10am to 12noon. Information: 505-599-1422
April 3 - Farmington Museum
From 1pm to 3pm. Information:505-599-1174
April 7 - Sycamore Park Community Center
Activities begin at 3:15pm. Information: 505-566-2480

APRIL 2 – 3
SAN JUAN COLLEGE CONTEST POW WOW
San Juan College and the Native American Center present the San Juan College Contest POW WOW. The Pow Wow will take place at the McGee Park Coliseum (San Juan County Fairgrounds Hwy. 64).
Information: 505-566-3321 or 505-566-3357

APRIL 9
SPRING ART WALK
In Historic Downtown Farmington, coordinated by the Farmington Downtown Association, and sponsored by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Come Downtown from 5pm to 9pm and celebrate the season of beauty with art receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. While you’re downtown to appreciate the art, take some time to enjoy all that Downtown Farmington has to offer. Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating downtown locations.
Information: (505) 599-1419

APRIL 9
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Festival begins at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Performance Hall. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.
Information: 505-566-3465

APRIL 9 – 10
TY WAYBOURN RODEO
Admission to this memorial rodeo is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12. Rodeo held at the McGee Park Coliseum. Adult tickets are $8 if purchased in advance at Aztec Feed Store or Bloomfield Feed Store.
Information: 505-334-8911 or 505-325-5415

APRIL 9
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

APRIL 10
SPRING-EGG CITEMENT ANNUAL EGG HUNT
Celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. at Salmon Park in Bloomfield. Hunt is for children ages 3 years old to 5th grade. Bags will be provided for all participants to fill with eggs.
Information: 505-632-0880 or www.bloomfieldnm.info

APRIL 17
7TH ANNUAL AFTER TAX SPRING FLING
Celebrate finishing your taxes with Wines of the San Juan, fabulous food from DeBest BBQ and great country and Western music. There is no cover charge. Wines of the San Juan is in Blanco, off Hwy. 511. Information: 505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com

APRIL 17-18
"AMERICAN IDOLS"
San Juan Symphony celebrates American heroes, in this performance. “American Idol”. An American hero can be a mischievous rascal or even a real-life outlaw, a baseball star or a young girl who's lost her way. American Idols are gutsy and resourceful - distinctly American. Set to equally inventive American music, these timeless stories entertain us, and always bring us home. The San Juan Symphony will unveil the stories of Billy the Kid, Casey at Bat, Mark Twain, Through the Looking Glass and The Wizard of Oz. April 17: 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, Durango. April 18: 3 p.m., Henderson Performance Hall, Farmington, NM.
Information: 505-566-3430 or www.sanjuancollege.edu

APRIL 21
CAREER EXPO IX
From 10am to 4pm, visit with over 100 local and national businesses in the Exhibit Halls at the Farmington Civic Center. Network, make job contacts, meet and speak directly with employers, submit resumes and applications to interested employers, and participate in free workshops on financial literacy with 1st Financial Credit Union.
Information: (505) 327-6126

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

APRIL 22 – 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

APRIL 23
SAN JUAN COLLEGE CHOIR CONCERT
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Performance Hall. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Information: 505-566-3465

APRIL 24
EARTH DAY AT AZTEC RUINS
Aztec Ruins National Monument will hold its second annual Earth Day Celebration from 10am to 3pm. The theme this year is Web of Life. Admission is free. The Ruins is also looking for volunteers to help plan and run the event. Click here to learn more.
Information: Marti Stebbins at 505-334-6174 ext. 228

APRIL 30
SAN JUAN COLLEGE ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the San Juan College Little Theatre. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Information: 505-566-3465