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Community Calendar Feb. 8 - 14, 2019

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FRIDAY, Feb. 8

Get Up and Game

12 pm - 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.

Pixel Art Fridays at the Children’s Branch Library

2 pm - 6 pm, 200 West Aztec Avenue Gallup. Create your own 8-bit masterpieces inspired by your favorite retro video games every Friday at the Children’s Branch. Stop in anytime between 2 pm and closing.

Four-Week Study on Privilege and Race

Friday Nights – Potluck and Discussion, 6:30 pm. Feb. 8, 15 and 22.  A study on Privilege and Race to be held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church will focus on a discussion of the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The Friday studies begin with a potluck at 6:30 pm at the pastor’s house. RSVP to Pastor Lorelei Kay at (505) 290-5357, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The church is located at 151 NM-564, Gallup.

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm - 10 pm. The New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium will be the site of the Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction. Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Rug Displays will begin thereafter. The Auction will begin at 7 pm. The New Crownpoint Elementary School is on the right-hand side of the road.  (505) 879-9460 http://crownpointrugauction.com/

SATURDAY, Feb. 9

Cantabile Tour to Phoenix Arizona

The Cantabile choir from Rehoboth Christian High School will be touring southern Arizona on February 9 where they will perform their concert entitled, “We Are Not Alone” at West Valley Christian Fellowship at 6 pm, Phoenix URC.  For more information, please contact Bob Ippel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MathCounts

The mathletes from Rehoboth Christian Middle School will be competing at the MathCounts competition in Farmington. For more information, please contact Principal Peter Ippel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Time for Action

12 pm - 4 pm @ the Gallup Cultural Center 201 East Highway 66. Say «No» to another U.S. government shutdown. «No» to $5.7 billion for an unAmerican wall. No more Children in Detention Centers and Separation of Families. Yes to Justice, Mercy, Peace and Freedom. Bring your signs, banners and prayers. Info: (505) 567-8561.

«15 in 30» Show Opening

From 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ ART123 Gallery, 123 W Coal Ave. Twenty-eight artists challenged themselves to make 15 paintings in 30 days! Over 400 artworks! For more information, visit @ART123Gallery on Facebook.

Story Time

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 4.

Sensory Storytime

9:30 am - 10 am @ Children’s Branch. Children with sensory processing disorders and their caregivers are welcome to joins us for a Sensory Storytimes. Sessions will be limited to eight children and their caregivers.

Aromatherapy

2 pm - 3pm. Join us at the Main Library Branch on Saturday, February 9th at 2 pm for Aromatherapy, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Presented by Dr. Linda Hite of Healing Hands Wellness Center.  Participants who will mix essential oils to take home! Supplies will be provided. For more information contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SUNDAY, Feb. 10

Cantabile Tour to Phoenix Arizona

The Cantabile choir from Rehoboth Christian High School will be touring southern Arizona where they will perform their concert entitled, “We Are Not Alone” at West Valley Christian Fellowship at 9:30 am, and Carriage Manor Resort Ballroom at 5 pm.  For more information, please contact Bob Ippel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Great Divorce

A study of the book by C. S. Lewis will be held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church. This group will meet on the four Sundays in February from 4-5:30 pm at the home of the pastor.  Contact Juliana if you plan to attend or if you have questions at (616) 502-9681 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .The church is located at 151 NM-564, Gallup.

Taizé Candlelight Service

4 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “Hope” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) near Orleans Manor Apartments).  Contact: Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136.

MONDAY, Feb. 11

Build A Basic Budget

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. A free financial literacy workshop is provided by First Financial Credit Union at the Main Library Branch.  Learn how to establish a spending plan, identify spending leaks, how to track expenses and find ways to save! Upon conclusion, members will be able to make informed and strategic decisions regarding their finances.

TUESDAY, Feb. 12

Science Fair

6 - 7 pm. Rehoboth Christian School’s Science Fair.  Some participants at the fair will be selected to display their projects at the Navajo Nation Science Fair. For more

information, please contact Principal Peter Ippel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gallup City Council Meeting

6 pm City Hall, Gallup. Regular City Council Meeting. 110 W. Aztec Ave.

Computer Skills II

3 pm - 5 pm @Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is optional, but not required.

Maker Zone

4 pm - 5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Join us every week for architecture and engineering projects based on famous landmarks from around the world and get stamps in your STEM Passport! Stop by the Children’s Branch for your passport today.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13

Give Love Give Blood

9 am - 2 pm. UNM-Gallup MLT Program is sponsoring a pre-Valentine life-saving event at Gurley Hall Commons Area. Please help our community by donating blood or recruiting donors. Every pint of blood you donate can save up to 3 lives!

https://unmgnewsevents.blogspot.com/2019/02/give-love-give-blood.html

One-2-One Technology Help

10 am  - 11 am @ Main Branch. The Library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Bring in your personal technology devices or software questions to the library anytime or choose one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you. One-2-One help is on a first come first served basis. For more information, contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Library. This week’s film: TBA

Story Time

10:30 am - 11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 9:30 am. This program is intended for children ages 2 – 4 years old.

THURSDAY, Feb. 14

Crafty Kids (all ages)

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

ONGOING

Spare Change Feeds Families

The Community Pantry and Hope Garden are collecting your spare change to feed McKinley County families.  “No Mother’s Child Should Go Hungry” is the slogan for this campaign which continues throughout February.  Look for “Spare Change” canisters around town or contact Adam Knappe, Project Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (206) 407-6271

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm - 10 pm. Every Second Friday. The New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium will be the site of the Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction. Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Rug Displays will begin thereafter. The Auction will begin at 7 pm. The New Crownpoint Elementary School is on the right-hand side of the road.  (505) 879-9460 http://crownpointrugauction.com/

Pixel Art Fridays at the Children’s Branch Library

2 pm - 6 pm, 200 West Aztec Avenue Gallup. Create your own 8-bit masterpieces inspired by your favorite retro video games every Friday at the Children’s Branch. Stop in anytime between 2 pm and closing.

Sustainable Gallup Board

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets first Monday each month at 3:30 pm to 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.

2nd Look on 2nd Street

6 pm - 8 pm monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Take a stroll on gallery row. Get up close and personal with local art and artists. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. 2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook.

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. Tuesday, 6 pm - 8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

Meets on the first Monday from 3:30 pm - 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Meets Wednesday, 6 pm - 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 - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 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. 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 pm - 9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.