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Community Calendar Nov. 2-8, 2018

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FRIDAY, Nov. 2

Annual Veterans Conference

The 4th Annual Veterans Conference entails three events at the same venue around the same time, to provide veterans, family members and friends a one-stop shop of resources. 4th Annual Veterans Conference and Annual Veterans Stand Down, both take place 9 am-5 pm at Red Rock Park, Church Rock, N.M. Call: (505) 274-1747.

Dia de los Muertos Altar Competition

10 am-5 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. Show off your creative talents! OFPL and El Morro Theatre invite entries to our Day of the Dead Altar building competition. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional celebration of life and gives us an opportunity to remember our loved ones who have passed. Altars will be judged on creativity, appearance, storytelling and incorporation of traditional elements. Open to all ages. Entry forms are available at both library locations or visit galluplibrary.com.

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.

The Gallup Veterans Benefit Ball 2018

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) at Hilton Garden Inn, 6-11 pm. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors, 1121 N US 491 from 10 am-5 pm. Call (505) 870-5957.

SATURDAY, Nov. 3

Arts & Crafts Fair & Recycling Jamboree

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

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 State Highway 564, near Orleans Manor Apartments. The Tea is a fundraiser for the WPC general fund.

SUNDAY, Nov. 4

The Democratic Party of McKinley County welcomes Sen. Martin Heinrich, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham and Congressman Ben Ray Lujan to Gallup for its GOTV Canvass Kickoff. Visit Gallup Coffee Company, 203 W. Coal Ave at 9 am. At 9:30 am, interested canvassers are sent out to help “Get Out The Vote.” Questions, call Jo Ann (505) 879-8136.

International Gamers Week

Today through Nov. 10, from 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. The library celebrates International Games Week with Life-Size Candy Land in the Library. Stop by for a game of Candy Land and learn about how scientists use video games to solve big problems!

TUESDAY, Nov. 6

Fresh Evergreens

Westminster Presbyterian Church will be taking orders for wreaths, garlands, and fresh Christmas Evergreens from the Pacific Northwest for your holiday decorating and gift giving. Call Betsy Windisch (505) 722-9257.

Maker Zone

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

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7

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: TBA.

THURSDAY, Nov. 8

Sacred Music Concert

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.

Crafty Kids

4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD.

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.orgfor 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

Convenes 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.

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

New Life ministries holds weekly meetings to anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Our approach integrates the 12 AA steps with Biblical truths. Location: 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. Time: 6 pm,  every Thursday. Phone: (505) 722-8973

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

International Gamers Week

Through Nov. 10, from 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. The Children’s Branch is celebrating International Games Week with Life-Size Candy Land in the Library! Stop by for a game of Candy Land and learn about how scientists use video games to solve big problems!

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.

Route 66 Women

Nov. 15, 6 pm @ El Morro Theatre & Event Center in Gallup, screen and discussion programs of Route 66 Women: Untold Stories of the Mother Road, which reexamines Route 66 from a female perspective. Project director Katrina Parks will be joined by a panel of humanities experts who provide historical context. Free and open to the public. Visit www.nmhum.org.