FRIDAY, Sept. 7
Creation Station 3D (ages 9 and up)
2 pm @ Children’s Branch. This month, make custom keychains using the free online modeling TinkerCAD and print your creations on the Library’s 3D printer. Call (505) 726-6120.
Tech Time
The library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Bring your personal technology devices or software to one of the scheduled session and the technology trainer will guide you though the process. This week: One-2-One Tech Help is on a first come, first serve basis. Call (505) 863-1291; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SATURDAY, Sept. 08
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.
Opening Reception
6-8 pm @ Main Branch. An opening reception during ArtsCrawl; refreshments will be served. Art opening: Changes: Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center Art Exhibit; on display through Oct. 5.
gallupARTS
The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below. This week: On the Wild Side. gallupARTS crawl.
TUESDAY, Sept. 11
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 the Internet Class
Maker Zone
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12
Story Time (ages 2-4)
10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.
Tech Time: Tech Talk
3 pm: Discussions are held each month on technology related topics that affect the community. Sessions are free and no registration is required. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . September Topic: Open Source, Free Tech Alternatives
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: Book Club
Tuba City Regional Network
10am-noon @ Tuba City Public Library. Please use handicap entrance located behind the library. Location: Conference Room (78 Main St.).
THURSDAY, Sept. 13
Crafty Kids
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Rock Painting.
Tech Time
4 pm @ 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. For questions call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Kiwanis Fun Run
Join the 39th Annual Gallup Kiwanis Run for Fun. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate. T-shirts will be awarded to the first 100 entrants ages 12 and under. The course is solely within the Sports Complex and the participants may to choose to do the 1.5 or three mile loop. Fun run begins at 6 pm registration 5:30 pm. 925 Park Ave. Call (505) 863-3770.
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 to help you heal from the pain of unmanaged hurts, habits and hangups. Tuesday, 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 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.
Churchrock Chapter
Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until 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.
Community Providers
All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. Speakers for the Community Providers Agenda Sept. 27 meeting are needed. Please contact Bill Camarota This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ben Welch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . RMCHCS East Campus, 12 Noon in the Chapel.
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 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-1pm 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 12-1:30pm 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: Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
Gallup Interfaith Community
On Sept. 18, the Gallup Interfaith Community will meet at 6:30pm. Bring food or drink for a shared mean. All are welcome in friendship and community. 151 State Hwy 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor apartments). Call (505) 870-1942.
Rainbow Circle Meeting
On Sept. 30, the rescheduled Rainbow Circle meeting will take place at 5 pm. Location: 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 6-11 pm. 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.
