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Community Calendar November 13 – November 19, 2020

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FRIDAY, November 13

DIÑE COLLEGE VIRTUAL ART AUCTION

Photos and descriptions of Native American art will be for sale during a virtual art auction currently underway. The goal is to raise funds for the Warrior Scholarship Fund.

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY

4 pm Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary The Library will have weekly virtual fun with games, guests, and more! Participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes! There will be a guest speaker.

OFPL Native Speakers Series

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL Native Speakers Series.  Introductions to the Zuni and Navajo Languages during the month of November. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. This week’s focus: Animals in Zuni.

SATURDAY, November 14

VIRTUAL SHOW OPENING: LIFE, SURVIVAL AND HOPE BY ARNULFO PEÑA

3 pm @ LIVE on gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram

This show will feature new and old work depicting the strength, courage, love and hope of Native American people. For more information: galluparts.org. ART!@# Gallery is on Facebook @ART123 Gallery, gallupARTS is on Facebook and Instagram @gallupARTs.

SELF-CARE SATURDAY

1 pm on Facebook@galluplibrary. to make your DIY cosmetics from items around your home. We will focus on homemade rosewater face toner, whipped body lotion, blackberry & sage scrub.. Each ingredient list will be available in advance on our website, ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace under the MakerSpace Classes and Workshops section. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291. All Self-Care episodes are available after the livestream. Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

10 am via Zoom Westminster Presbyterian Church is holding a grief support group  You must pre-register to receive an invitation to the group. Please download Zoom to your computer. Contact Pastor Lorelei by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and write Grief Group in the subject line. Include a phone number in the email.

SUNDAY, November 15

CROP HUNGER WALK

12 pm-2 pm @ The Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Rd.) you can pick up CROP donation envelopes, posters, pamphlets, orange vests and other materials for your neighborhood walks to raise funds and awareness for local and global food insecurity and emergency disaster needs. The CROP Hunger Walk continues through Dec. 1. For more information, contact Hilda at the Community Pantry (505) 726-8068 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MONDAY, November 16

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center (SSC) Board Room (640 S. Boardman)

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace. The focus will be on Geometry Wall Art. Create a high-contrast geometric panel to brighten up any room. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291

TUESDAY, November 17

VIRTUAL BOOK ADOPTION

2 pm-4:30 pm @ Zoom – follow the links provided by Gallup McKinley County Schools. Every year we purchase textbooks. This is to get community input and reviews.

Big Library Read

Borrow the featured title Reverie by Ryan La Sala with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection. OFPL is connecting its patrons with millions of readers and a compelling young adult ebook during the next Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club through Nov. 17. Card holders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.).

EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS! – INDIGENOUS MOVERS AND SHAKERS

4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary on Tuesdays. Join the creative genius of the Octavia Fellin Public Library and our unusually talented neighbors for book-talks, author-talks, movie-talks, pop-talks, food-talks, maker-talks, tech-talks.

ONE-2-ONE VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY HELP

5 pm live on Facebook, @galluplibrary and through scheduled video and audio calls. Ask your technology questions and get assistance during the live sessions. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 to schedule a personalized audio or video meeting, or join us Live on Facebook at the scheduled times.

WEDNESDAY, November 18

VIRTUAL BOOK ADOPTION

2 pm-4:30 pm @ Zoom – follow the links provided by Gallup McKinley County Schools. Every year we purchase textbooks. This is to get community input and reviews.

DINÉ COLLEGE VIRTUAL ART AUCTION

6 pm @ Diné College web site. Virtual art auction to be broadcast. Following the auction, art works will be made available for purchase online until Dec. 2. The goal is to raise funds for the Warrior Scholarship Fund.

FLU SHOT DRIVE UP EVENT

11 am-2 pm Torreon Chapter House. Flu shots only. For more information contact the Crownpoint-Division of Public Health at (505) 786-6294/6240.

TECH TIME –HOLIDAY, VIRTUAL E-CARDMAKING

4 pm @ Facebook Live – Tune in and create something unique to send to family and friends this holiday season. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

OFPL NATIVE SPEAKERS SERIES

11 am YouTube @gallup library. Introductions to the Zuni and Navajo Languages during the month of November. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Today’s subject is: Greetings in Navajo.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Gallup Wreaths Across America is working to place a Christmas wreath on every veteran’s grave in Gallup on Dec. 19. Due to COVID restrictions, the honor guard and wreath-laying ceremony will be virtual, with the City of Gallup filming and posting it online. Volunteers who wish to participate the laying of the wreaths at Gallup’s four cemeteries will meet in the open air, wearing masks and practice social distancing. Three-hundred wreaths have been sponsored so far. There are 1,300 veteran’s graves in Gallup. The deadline for sponsorship is Nov. 30. Wreaths can be sponsored for $15 each.  For more information, contact Janice Bradley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THURSDAY, November 19

URANIUM CONTAMINATION IN NEW MEXICO

5:30 pm-6:45 pm This event will be livestreamed on New Mexico Environmental Law Center Facebook Page. The event will be co-facilitated by Dr. Virginia Necochea and Valerie Rangel and Staff Attorneys Eric Jantz and Gail Evans. To register go to https://nmelc-ej-series-uranium.eventbrite.com

JROTC BLOOD DRIVE

11 am-4 pm @ Gallup High School (1055 Rico St.)

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.).

VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH RIPPY AND THE SILLYETTES

7 pm @gallupmainstreet The third in a series of virtual concerts hosted by local businesses for DOWNTOWN GALLUP ROCKS!

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. This week we will do a Thanksgiving handprint Turkey Craft.

ONGOING

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for more mentors to make a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors and mentees can meet for socially distance friendly interactions or hangout virtually playing games, cooking, reading, etc. via Facetime, Zoom, or other platforms. For more information call 505-726-4285 or go to www.bbbsmountainregion.org/volunteer to sign up today.

MCKINLEY COUNTY IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, FLU SHOTS

8:30 am – 4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. continues through November by appointment. @ McKinley Public Health Office, (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age. Bring your child’s shot record.

2021 WINTER TALK

Art work request for one original piece of two-dimensional art (mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, print, charcoal) suitable for scanning  size 16”x 24” for a commission of $500 to an Indigenous  artist (18 years and older with a CDIB), to be completed and delivered to the New Mexico Conference of Churches by Nov. 30.

RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)

Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564). Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm, Sat., 9 am - 9 pm and 12 pm-5 pm Sun. Please bring insurance information. For those with no health insurance there will be a $25 fee. Pre-registration can be done during hours of operation, 9 am-9 pm. For more information: (505) 863-2273.

GIRL SCOUTS ROBOT BUILDING PARTY

Times will be scheduled based on demand. This free ongoing activity continues until Nov. 30. For more information: https://wwwnmgirlscounts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join/robot-building-party.html; (505) 343-1040.

VIRTUAL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

Beginning Sept. 8, The Boys & Girls Club of Gallup has been offering virtual tutoring and homework help with trained mentors using Zoom calls. Club members with a 2020 membership can attend for free after they fill out a virtual permission form on the club website. To get a 2020 membership, fill out an online application and permission form. It’s free. The help will be available until Dec. 31. For more information: bgcgallup.com; (505) 488-2378; Facebook@BoysandGirlsClubGallup

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri.  @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center). Closed weekends.

DIAL-A-STORY

Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end feel free to leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

 

LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION ONLINE

Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. To explore all that the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl.online to register for a free library card.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

 

CURBSIDE CHECKOUT SERVICES

OFPL staff continues to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms.  Visit ofpl.online for the online request form. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 - 30 library items total. OFPL Staff is on-site Monday through Friday from 9 am-6 pm. and will assist with curbside checkout. Free Comic Book to keep with your curbside order while supplies last.  Call (505)-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference services.

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REGISTRATION

OFPL is recruiting new members for our Friends of the Library Group.  The OFPL Friends’ support library programs, services, and collections through a variety of in-kind activities. If you are passionate about helping our community grow stronger, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library Friends’ Group and get involved in event planning, local and State advocacy, fundraising and philanthropy. To join please visit https://ofpl.online/partners-of-ofpl/#friends and our Friends’ Coordinator will contact you with more information. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.