Fall Events Abound

Dining With the Dead returns for its 10th year. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Aztec Highland Games the first weekend of October. And observe this year’s National Day of Service September 9th and 10th with the City of Farmington. You’re watching the local News Roundup, brought to you by Traeger’s Bar, and Pops Truck and RV Center. I’m Haley Opsal. The City of Farmington has announced events for the 9/11 Day of Service in conjunction with the National Memorium. On Saturday, September 9th at 7:45 AM, come join the memorial stair climb at Ricketts Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with Child Haven, the Buckhaven Park neighborhood, Farmington Lake, and several senior living homes. On Sunday, September 10th, bring a flag for the memorial flag walk at Berg Park. Meet at the Farmington Civic Center at 4:00 PM to walk in honor of those who have lost their lives, and those who continue to serve our communities every day. Tickets for the Rio Del Sol Kiwanis 10th Annual Dining with the Dead are now on sale. You’ll visit with some of Farmington’s earliest pioneers from the 18 and 19 hundred, while touring the Greenlawn Cemetery. Tickets are $30, and include the tour and dinner. Pick up your tickets at Howard’s Cleaners and Artifacts. Aztec invites you to join the fun at the annual Aztec Highland Game October 7th and 8th at Riverside Park. Big Paddy is headlining the music over the weekend with performances by Badly Bent, and Patrick Crossing Live, filling out the roundup. Enjoy the Highland heavy Celtic athletic competition, with kid activities, locally brewed beer and wine, Celtic dance, and more. Weekend passes are $20. Kids 12 and younger get in free. Learn more about these and other stories online at FarmingtonLocal.News. Thank you for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I’m Haley Opsal.

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