FRIDAY, Oct. 26
Tech Time
10:30 am @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants. No registration required. This week: Advanced MS Word.
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.
Pet Costume Contest
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, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
Experience Pueblo Culture
The 10th annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit will open Oct. 26. The exhibit features the works of 21 established New Mexico Hispanic and Native American artists. Call (505) 455-5063. 5-8 pm, at the Poeh Cultural Center in Pojoaque.
SATURDAY, Oct. 27
Book Club
2 pm@ Main Branch. October book discussions of Killers of the Flower Moon by Davis Grann will take place in the Meeting Room of the Main Branch. Get ready for some good food and tons of fun! For more information please call 505-863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Family Fall Festival
The fun, family event includes: a health education program, music, interactive games, pumpkin patch, health booths, and more. 10 am-2p m, at McKinley County Courthouse Square in Gallup. Show off your Halloween costumes!
MONDAY, Oct. 29
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: Power Point for Beginners.
TUESDAY, Oct. 30
Trick-Or-Treat Fall Event
The Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Division of Public Health, would like to invite you once again to its annual Halloween-time event. The main goal is to provide patients and community members with important information regarding the many programs and organizations that provide services within the Crownpoint Service Unit. 10 am-3 pm, Crownpoint Health Care Facility, Junction Road 371 Rt. 9. Call (505)786-6447.
Tech Talk
3 pm @ Main Branch. 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. For more information please call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . October Topic: Fake News.
Maker Zone
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31
Story Time (ages 2-4)
10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Wear Pink Day in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. We are encouraging everyone to take part in a life-saving awareness-to-action movement by putting on your favorite dress, shirt, tie or clothing items. A community walk is scheduled from 11am-2pm. Registration will take place in the Crownpoint Hospital Lobby. A resource booth will also be on display to promote information on Breast Cancer Awareness.
Halloween Movie Marathon
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This Halloween, get ready for something scary. Enjoy four movies back to back at the library. The lineup as follows: Corpse Bride at 1 pm; Boo 2: A Madea Halloween at 2:30 pm; Hotel Transylvania at 3 pm; and A Quiet Place at 6 pm.
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. 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 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, 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
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 from10 am-5 pm. Call (505) 870-5957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds benefit the local Veterans Helping Veterans organization.
Arts & Crafts Fair & Recycling Jamboree
On Nov. 3, this family friendly event in celebration of America Recycles Day is free and open to all. 9 am-3 pm, Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall), 410 Bataan Veterans St., across from the Community Pantry. Call (505) 722-9879 or (505) 905-5966.
Westminster Presbyterian Church High Tea
On Nov. 3, join us for fun, a spot of tea, savory foods and delicious desserts. There will be two seatings: noon and 2 pm. Tickets are $20, or purchase four for $70. Call (505) 863-5039. 151 N.M. 564, near Orleans Manor Apartments. The Tea is a fundraiser for the WPC general fund.
Sacred Music Concert
On Nov. 8, there will be Christian Hymns and Songs from the classical period to present. Presented by the Gallup Music Teachers Ensemble. 7 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 214 W. Wilson. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.
gallupARTS - ArtsCrawl Lineup
The entire 2018 lineup for the art event held at Downtown Gallup is outlined below: Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
Taize Service
On Nov. 11, a Taize contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. The theme of “Gratitude” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time. Call (505) 870-6136. 151 N.M. 564, near Orleans Manor Apartments.
Gallup Interfaith Community
On Nov. 13, the Gallup Interfaith Community will meet at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker for the evening is Tommy Haws with the Church of the Latter Day Saints. Bring food or drink for a shared meal. 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Call (505) 870-1942.
