FRIDAY, Feb. 16
Tech Time Class: Pinterest
10:30 am-12:30 pm @ Main Branch. The Library will provide job assistance workshops for those seeking employment. This week: City of Gallup Online Application Help. All sessions will be drop-in. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Celebrate Lunar New Year!
2-4 pm @ Children’s Branch. There will be stories and activities for the whole family for a Lunar New Year Celebration. Free.
Maker Zone (all ages)
2-3 pm @Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you provide ideas.
Get Up and Game
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Join us for a family-friendly video games Friday afternoon.
Forgiveness: A Lenten Study
Westminster Presbyterian Church will begin a Lenten study, using the book, Forgiveness: A Lenten Study. The first meeting and potluck will be at the home of Pastor Kay. 6:30 pm, 509 Cactus Road.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17
Learn to Knit!
10 am-12 pm @ Main Branch. The Library will host Madrona for three knitting lessons running on consecutive Saturdays. Discover European style knitting to create a cozy scarf. Learn how to cast on and off, as well as how to knit and purl. This program is free of charge and all supplies will be provided. If you like to knit, join the fun and inspire a beginner! To register, contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11 am @ Children’s branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
MONDAY, Feb. 19
Octavia Fellin Library
Closed for Presidents Day
TUESDAY, Feb. 20
Tech Time Class: PowerPoint for Beginners
3-5 pm @ Main. Branch. Free computer classes are available every week at the Main Library. Class size is limited to 10. No registration required. Call (505) 863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21
Story Time (ages 2-4)
10:30-11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Tech Time: One-2-One Tech Help
10-11 am @ Main Branch. The Library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Bring your personal technology devices or software questions to one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you through the process. One-2-One Tech Help is on a first come first serve basis. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Fired Up Films
5:30-7 pm @ Main branch. This week’s movie, The Hundred Foot Journey. Free popcorn provided.
Forgotten Heroes
The Zollinger Library and the Veterans Resource Center are proud to present a book talk and signing, with Edward Lee Smith. 5:30-7pm, Zollinger Library Reading Room. Members of the local community are invited. Parking is free. Light refreshments will be available.
THURSDAY, Feb. 22
Crafty Kids (all ages)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Rock
Painting
Wine & Painting
6-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery. Register at www.galluparts.org.
ONGOING
City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board
Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings ar on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am-noon, Tue-Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.
Friday Night Hootenanny
Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.
Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society
Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: 1315 Hamilton Rd.
Gallup Solar
Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6-8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting. Volunteers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226.
Habitat for Humanity - work sessions
Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.
McKinley County Health Alliance
McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.
Recycling Council
McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. For more information, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit Recylegallup.org.
Support Early Language and Literacy for School Success!
Gallup McKinley County Schools is currently recruiting pregnant women and teens in McKinley County with children from birth to 5 years of age. There are no income guidelines and services are free to ALL community members. Learn more about this opportunity by contacting BeBe Sarmiento at (505) 721-1055.
Turquoise Nation Little League (Registration)
Please bring: original birth certificate, immunization record, money order payable to: Turquoise Nation Little League. Call (928) 309-0215.
Sat., Feb. 17—Window Rock Flea Market
Sat., Feb. 24—Window Rock Flea Market
SAVE THE DATE
Artist Business Management Workshop
On Feb. 28, 1-4 pm @ ART123 Gallery. Get pointers on starting an art business and business basics from Teddy Draper. Register www.galluparts.org
gallupARTS Announces ArtsCrawl Lineup
gallupARTS is excited to announce the next season of ArtsCrawl, which kicks off on Saturday, March 10 from 7-9 pm with the theme “Time Travel.” The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below:
March 10 – Time Travel; April 14 – Say What?!; May 12 – Pop; June 9 – Out of Hand
July 14 – Up in the Air; August 11 – Road Trip; September 8 – On the Wild Side; October 13 – Sixth Sense; November 10 – In Black & White; and December 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
Spring Career Fair
UNM Gallup will host a Spring Career Fair 2018. 10am-1:30pm at Gurley Hall Commons. Call (505) 863-7682.
