FRIDAY, March 16
Deadline for Artists
Deadline for artists to apply for gallupARTS paid Native Artist-in-Residence program.
Computer Class
10:30 am-12:30 pm @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration required. This week: MS Word for Beginners.
Get Up and Game
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Join us for a family-friendly video games Friday afternoon.
Comic Club
4:30 pm @ Children’s Branch. Come read comics, eat snacks, and share your ideas about Free Comic Book Day. We have physical graphic novels and devices loaded with apps — come nerd out! For more information call (505) 726-6120, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SATURDAY, March 17
Two-day Open Studio ArtWalk Event
Zuni Pueblo Artists announce a two-day Open Studio ArtWalk Event. 10 am-5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit: zunipuebloart.org.
Travel Across New Mexico
The City of Farmington’s Parks Recreation, and Cultural Affairs will host an inaugural celebration of inclusive recreation with “Travel Across New Mexico.”10 am-2 pm, Farmington, NM. Call (505) 599-1484.
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Saturday Film
2 pm, the Library and El Morro Theatre partner to bring you the film: Victoria and Abdul. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . El Morro Theatre, 207 W. Coal Ave.
MONDAY, March 19
Computer Class
5-7 pm @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration required. Come and learn.
TUESDAY, March 20
Computer Class
Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration required. This week: Using Google Apps.
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, March 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.
Exotics of the Rainforest
3-4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Exotics of the Rainforest will be visiting the Octavia Fellin Library Children’s Branch. Join us for tropical birds and educational fun over Spring Break!
Tech Time
3-4 pm @ Main Branch. The Library is offering help using our open source software. This week: LibreOffice. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Air Raising Movies
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM watch different “Air” themed film at the Main Branch of the Library. During the month of March, we explore the basic element of air in cooking and culture. This week: Twister
THURSDAY, March 22
Crafty Kids (all ages)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Earth Day Rock Painting
Film Screening
6-8 pm @ El Morro Event Center. Directly following the film screening, local indigenous women will discuss the impact of Lakota Woman on their Lives. Moderated discussion led by activist Anna Rondon. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
Recycling Depot
The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12-1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.
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 five 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.
SAVE THE DATE
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:
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.
RMCHCS Blood Screening Tests
On April 9-14 and 16-21, RMCHCS will provide low cost Blood Screening Tests prior to the Community Health Fair. Call (505) 863-7325.
Support Group for Grief/Bereavement
On April 18, join the Gallup Masonic Center for a support group. 6:30 pm, Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Ave. Call (505) 615-8053.
Support Group for Dementia/Alzheimer’s
On April 11, join the Gallup Masonic Center for a support group. 6:30 pm, Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Ave.
UNM Hoedown Celebration
Join UNM on April 13, for the 2018 UNMG Hoedown Celebration.
