FRIDAY, Oct. 12
Get Up and Game
Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime. Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.
SATURDAY, Oct. 13
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. 9 am, Register for DV Walk at Police Station on Boardman; 10 am DV Walk Begins and ends at Courthouse Square; 11 am arrive at Courthouse for speakers, free lunch games face painting, resource parade and music. If your organization would like to join the resource table, contact: Battered Families Services (505) 722-6389.
Book Club
2-3 pm @ @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. Join the We READ, We TALK Book Club for their October meeting. This month book club pick is Killers of the Flower Moon by Davis Grann. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Meeting Room.
Raps, Slams, and Sonnets Poetry Workshop
3-4 pm @ Children’s Branch. If you like Tupac or Shakespeare, the library is exploring different kinds of poetry. For middle school and older, make blackout poems, listen to great slam poetry and play a few rounds of Tupac vs. Shakespeare.
Show Opening
A show of local art by local artists. 7-9 pm, Art All Around Us at ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave.
Kiwanis Hollywood Night
The seventh annual Hollywood Night gala hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Gallup. Entrainment includes: cocktails, a dinner-dance with music by a professional DJ and door prizes. Don your best attire and join the Kiwanis for “Putting on the Ritz” at Hollywood. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit local children through Kiwanis youth-oriented programs. Event tickets are available from Kiwanians or at the door. 7 pm, Gallup Elks Club, 1112 Susan Ave.
gallupARTS Crawl
7-9 pm: Downtown Gallup. A monthly event with local and regional artists, musicians and beyond. Theme: Sixth Sense. Where: Downtown Gallup.
SUNDAY, Oct. 14
Taize Service
A Taize contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. This is an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. This service’s theme is “community” and will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup, 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. 6pm, “Remember My Name” Candlelight Vigil. Held at the Courthouse Square in memory of those who lost their lives due to domestic violence. There will be speakers, music, and light refreshments.
MONDAY, Oct. 15
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 just come and learn. This week: Intermediate MS Excel.
TUESDAY, Oct. 16
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 just come and learn. This week: MS Word for Beginners.
Maker Zone
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17
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 is a chance for the community to learn about technology related issues and opportunities. Join us each month for discussions 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 . This month’s topic: Fake News. We hear the term fake news used all the time but what does it really mean. Does the media produce news stories to trick people on purpose or is there more to it? Learn the truth about “fake news” and how to spot it.
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: Ready Player One.
THURSDAY, Oct. 18
Wine and Painting
Register for Wine and Painting at galluparts.org/wine-and-painting. 6-9 pm, at ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave.
Crafty Kids
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Monster Hats.
An Evening with Author Charlotte J. Frisbie
Author of Food Sovereignty the Navajo Way: Cooking with Tall Woman will present a book talk and signing. Frisbie is a retired anthropology professor who received her PhD in anthropology from the University of New Mexico. She began living and working with Tall Woman, her husband Frank Mitchell, and the rest of her family in Chinle, AZ, in 1963. The recipes included in the book are from Tall Woman [1874-1977] and her daughter, Augusta Sandoval, who assisted in processing them for publication.
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 un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Starts Tuesday, 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 3-5 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 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.
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-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 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
Rummage Sale
On Oct. 20, “Save the Date,” Bethany Christian Reformed Church is having a rummage sale. 8 am-2 pm, Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 1110 S. Strong Dr. Proceeds are for the building expansion fund. The youth group will have a bake sale.
Pet Costume Contest
On Oct. 26, dress up your pet and yourself (if you want) and head to Rio West Mall for the Pet Costume Contest. There will be a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, and entertainment for the whole family. This will benefit the Four Corners Pet Alliance. 6 pm, Rio West Mall.
Family Fall Festival
On Oct. 27, please accept the invitation to participate in the “Family Fall Festival.” This will include: a health education program, music, interactive games, pumpkin patch, health booths, and more. 10 am-2 pm, at McKinley County Courthouse Square. Show off your Halloween Costumes!
