FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
9 am-4 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
DEEP IN THE STACKS!
2 pm. Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube to catch conversations on various topics and hear about all of the exciting upcoming events at OFPL. Watch our newest virtual show! We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more Deep in the Stacks! For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
9 am-2 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
THUNDERBIRD PROMOTIONAL MODEL AUDITIONS
2 pm-6 pm at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel Ivory Room, 2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Thunderbird Supply Company is holding is model auditions.
LIBRARY AT THE MALL
12 pm-4 pm. Join Octavia Fellin Public Library at the Rio West Mall for a family-friendly mini-escape room and science stories. We’ll have books, prizes, crafts and more! For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
SUMMER READING 2021: TAILS AND TALES
All ages can participate in Summer Reading 2021! Children read four hours, vote in the Land of Enchantment Books Awards, or complete a Summer of STEM kit. Do one, two, or all three! Expand your horizons, read different genres and a variety of literature and complete a book bingo card. All age groups are eligible to win PRIZES. Return your bingo card to be entered into weekly prize drawings. Sign up at ofpl.online or request a paper log/bingo card with your curbside pick-up order. The last day to receive prizes is July 31. The last day to submit your bingo card and enter into a grand prize drawing is Sept. 1. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
FIRE HYDRANT TESTING
7 am-7 pm Mon.-Sun. The Gallup Fire Dept. will conduct annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance. This includes capturing pressure readings, flowing water of the fire hydrant, cleaning, painting and documenting any inefficiency found. Customers who experience any discolored water problems after the tests are encouraged to turn on a cold-water faucet outside of the house and let it run for five to 10 minutes. A slight decline in water quality is common. If quality does not improve or further problems occur, contact the Gallup Water Department by calling the utility dispatcher at (505) 863-1200. Testing is scheduled to continue until mid-August.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
PLATEAU SCIENCES SOCIETY
2 pm @ 2302 Mariyana St. in-person meeting. A brief business meeting will be followed by a work session to clean out the Red Mesa Center basement and garage for curbside pickup. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Martin Link (505) 863-6459.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
9 am-4 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
CREATIVE CORNER
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube. Create your own art using materials found around your home. Courses are geared toward individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week our focus will be on Marbled Wood Coasters. Do you have nice furniture you want to keep pristine, but guests or family leave rings of condensation from their drinks? Design your own coasters using pre-made wood coasters with paint and spray-on varnish. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
9 am-4 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
TIKTOK AROUND THE CLOCK
Have you heard of TikTok? Now is the perfect time to learn how to use it! We’re covering all the basics, from setting up an account to sharing your first video in this how-to class on using the app, so you can TikTok around the clock.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
STORYTIME SCIENCE
11 am outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch. Join us for stories, songs and science!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer shows how other living beings asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. Zoom discussions will be held, Aug. 12 at 6 pm, Aug. 19 at 6 pm and Aug. 28 at 3 pm. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
9 am-4 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will introduce you to Elephantastic Recycled Elephants.
ONGOING
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NEEDS HELP
Following a break-in over the week end of July 24, a number of things were taken or destroyed at the 100 E. Aztec Ave. office. Because the organization is committed to its cause, the doors are open and people are back at work. However, they would appreciate donations to help replace some of the items that were stolen, enhance their security, and get the office professionally cleaned. If you wish to help, visit bbbsmountainregion.org, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (505) 726-4285 or (505) 728-8356.
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, project management, user experience design, and IT support-no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at https://forms.gle/1jThmKPHVScnJuxr5 now through Sept. 15. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
RMCHCS COVID VACCINATION CLINIC
8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). No appointments needed. For COVID testing please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
RMCHCS RAPID CARE AND URGENT CARE
8 am-5 pm. Closed weekends @ 1850 U. S. Rte. 66. urgent care visits, vaccines, primary care. (505) 488-2603.
SUMMER READING 2021: TAILS AND TALES BINGO CARDS
There’s still time! Don’t forget to return your summer reading bingo card to be entered into weekly prize drawings. Last day to submit your bingo card and enter into a grand prize drawing is Sept. 1. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
8 am-5 pm; closed 12 pm-1 pm Mon.- Fri. @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-2004 for WIC services. Call (505) 722-4391 for clinical services. For COVID vaccinations (Moderna & Pfizer), register at cvvaccine.nm.org or call for assistance. Services include vaccines for children up to age 18 and adults 19 and older; Confidential family planning & STI services and confidential harm reduction services on Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm.
CIBOLA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
The club meets monthly. It is a non-profit 501c, and an all-volunteer organization made up of local amateur radio operators who assist local governments during emergencies, find lost people, and help citizens obtain their licenses to become amateur radio operators at no cost. Visitors and members must pay for their own meals.
