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Community Calendar Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2018

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FRIDAY, Aug. 31

Creation Station 3D (ages 9 and up)

2 pm @ Children’s Branch. If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts or short films, the Octavia Fellin Library’s Media Lab is the place to be. Call (505) 726-6120.

SATURDAY, Sept. 1

Story Time (ages 2-4)

11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

Tech Time

3-5 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. This week: Basic Tablet Skills Class

MONDAY, Sept. 3

Labor Day!

TUESDAY, Sept. 4

Tech Time

3-5 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. This week: Introduction to Computer Skills Class.

Maker Zone

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5

Tech Time

10 am @ Gallup Senior Center. The Gallup Senior Citizen’s Center hosts computer classes presented by the library. These classes are specifically designed for anyone 55+ and will teach the basic skills needed to access a computer. There will be one-on-one help sessions. No registration needed. Please contact the Senior Citizen’s Center (505) 722-4740 for Senior Center questions. For specific class information call (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)

10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: Life of the Party

THURSDAY, Sept. 6

Crafty Kids

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Leaf Rubbing Collage

Tech Time

5 pm @ Main Branch. The Library provides job assistance workshops for those seeking employment. There will be resume assistance to help with creating and revising resumes, an interview workshop to help relieve the anxiety of job interviewing, and City of Gallup online application assistance. Workshops will run in one hour sessions. Computers and technical assistance will be available for these sessions. Bring all work-related documents. All sessions will be drop-in so come anytime during the hour and receive help. Call (505)863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This week: Job Assistance Workshops

ONGOING

Alcoholics Anonymous

Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 PM. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Starts Aug. 14, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

Meets on the first Monday from 3-4:30 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 722-0039 for information.

Churchrock Chapter

Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until Wed. Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Thursday Dec. 21. Please drop off an unwrapped toy for distribution at Churchrock Chapter. Let’s spread the Christmas cheer by giving. Call (505) 488-2166. Churchrock Chapter Administration.

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 to 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. Volunteers are needed for construction. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226 for details and directions.

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 info, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit recyclegallup.org.

Recycling Depot

The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30pm 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.

SAVE THE DATE

gallupARTS - ArtsCrawl Lineup

The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: Sept. 8 – On the Wild Side; Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.

Friends of Hubbell Auction

Sept. 8: Please do your best to attend and support funding the Native American student scholarships. Visit facebook.com/HubbellTradingPostNHS.

The Gallup Interfaith Community

Meet 6:30 pm on Sept. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Discuss our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality. Bring food or drink for a shared meal.  All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 NM 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information: Rev. Lorelei Kay: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Steve Rogers: (505) 870-1942.

Rainbow Circle Meeting

On Sept. 30, the rescheduled Rainbow Circle meeting will take place at 5 pm. Viro Circle Park, one block S. of Aztec and S. Clark. In the event of inclement weather: Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill.

The Gallup Veteran’s Benefit Ball 2018

On Nov. 2, an evening to honor and say thank you to our local Veterans! Event proceeds will be donated to the local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. Dinner/Dance (semi-formal dress) Hilton Garden Inn 6-11pm. Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors on 1121 N US 491; 10am-5pm. Call (505) 870-5957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit local Veterans Helping Veterans organization.