Calendar of events for Oct. 5 through Oct. 11

Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway in Farmington. Free. Call 505-599-1422.

The Southwest Apple and Chile Festival, presented by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council, takes place in Orchard Plaza, 105 N. Orchard Ave., in downtown Farmington from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5; 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The event includes vendors, live music, an art walk and a chile cookoff. Call 505-320-0615.

The Makers Market presented by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council returns from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 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, Oct. 5 in Bishop Square Park at the corner of 1^st Street and Broadway Avenue in Bloomfield. Email bloomfieldgrowersmarket@gmail.com for more information.

Cowboy Karaoke with DJ Justin Hogue will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. in Bloomfield. Call 505-632-2457.

Dirk Powell and Cedric Watson perform Cajun, Creole, zydeoco and bluegrass tunes at noon and 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. The first show is free and takes place in the courtyard outside the Connie Gotsch Theatre. The second show takes place in the Henderson Performing Arts Center Performance Hall. Tickets range from $6 to $12 and can be purchased at sanjuancollege.edu/tickets. Call 505-566-3430.

Author Catherine Davis will sign copies of her book “A Railroad Here? Meet the Red Apple Flyer” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Artifacts Gallery, 302 E. Main St.

The Downtown Bike Party will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 in the plaza at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St., as part of the Road Apple Rally MTB Race festivities. The event includes a bike and gear swap, a food and beer garden, and a community bike cruise. Call 505-599-1565.

The Friday Art Walk presented by the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at galleries, boutiques and shops throughout downtown Farmington. Free. Call 505-320-0615.

Cowboy Karaoke will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at VFW Post 614, 201 S. Park Ave. in Aztec. Call 505-290-9795.

Stillwater performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Call 505-566-1205.

Sitton Shotgun performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Wooden Nickel, 900 W. Broadway Ave. Call 505-632-2457.

Billy Crawley II and the Good Ol’ Boys perform at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 in the Cedar Bow Entertainment Area at the Northern Edge Casino, 2752 Indian Service Road 36 in Farmington. Call 505-960-7000.

The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management will hold a full-scale drill with law enforcement personnel and first responders from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7 on the San Juan College campus, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. The drill will include an active-shooter scenario with simulated gunfire. Call 505-334-7700.

The Road Apple Rally MTB Race takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Lions Wilderness Park, 5800 College Blvd. in Farmington. It includes 15- and 30-mile cross-country courses. Call 505-599-1184 for registration information.

The Farmington Growers Market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-334-9496.

The Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 in Riverside Park, 500 S. Light Plant Road in Aztec. The event includes athletic competition, dancing, music, clan tents, vendors, and food and drink. Tickets can be purchased at aztechighlandgames.com. Call 505-609-7230.

The Fall Craft Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bethany Christian Church, 711 E. 30^th St. in Farmington. Free.

Chile in October-fest, presented by the Farmington Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Orchard Plaza, 105. Orchard Ave. in downtown Farmington. The event includes a chile cookoff, vendors, live music by Breezin’, and a beer and wine garden. Tickets are $20 for tastings. Call 505-325-0279.

The P.E.O. Sisterhood Tablescape Experience fundraiser will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the San Juan College School of Energy, 5301 College Blvd. in Farmington. The event includes an auction, raffle and light refreshments. Tickets are $5 and $10. Call 505-330-8978.

A lip sync battle benefitting the Basin Good Neighbor Foundation will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the No Worries Sports Bar and Grill, 1298 W. Navajo St. in Farmington. Registration is $20 per team. Call 505-436-2657.

A free screening of the film “The Engine Inside,” an Anthill Films production, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St. in downtown Farmington. Call 505-599-1148.

Comedy Night featuring James Junes and Chizz Bah with Tito Hoover will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the SunRay Park & Casino, 39 County Road 5568 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Tickets are $25. Call 505-566-1205.

The Shiprock Farmers’ Market takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7 in the parking lot of the Shiprock Chapter house on U.S. Highway 64. Call 505-446-4444.

A blood drive presented by the Farmington Rotary Club and the San Juan Regional Medical Center will be presented from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the hospital’s Café La Ventana. Appointments are required. To register, visit vitalant.org and click on “Make Appointment Now”. The event is open to anyone age 18 or older who is able to give blood.

The B.L.A.S.T. after-school program is offered at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 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, Oct. 9 at 47 County Road 6500 in Kirtland. Call 505-716-2975.

A meet-and-greet session with candidates for the Bloomfield City Council presented by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the Bloomfield Multicultural Center, 333 S. 1^st St.

The Tuesday Morning Birders group meets at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 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, Oct. 10 at Porter’s Restaurant, 2210 E. 20^th St. in Farmington. Everyone is welcome. Email georginadavis@myyahoo.com for more information.

The Farmington Growers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-334-9496.

Morning Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 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, Oct. 11 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, Oct. 11 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 ninth annual Pumpkin Run/Walk 5k will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Berg Park, 400 Scott Ave. in Farmington. Participants will need to bring a pumpkin to carry for the whole course.

The Aztec Farmers’ Market takes place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Westside Plaza, 1409 W. Aztec Blvd. Call 505-634-6171.

Jose Villareal performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Clancy's Irish Cantina, 2701 E. 20^th St. in Farmington. Free. Call 505-325-8176.

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This article originally appeared on Farmington Daily Times: SW Apple and Chile Festival, Road Apple Rally slated for this weekend