FRIDAY, OCT. 6
OFPL CLOSED- STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
10TH ANNUAL VETERANS STAND DOWN & PROJECT HANDS UP
9 am - 3 pm @ Red Rock Park (5757 Red Rock Park Dr.).
MONDAY, OCT. 9
OFPL CLOSED- INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
THURSDAY, OCT. 12-
|RIDAY, OCT. 13
GMCS FALL BREAK
FRIDAY, OCT. 13
FRIDAY THE 13TH AT ZOLLINGER LIBRARY
3 pm - 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Come to the library and watch a documentary about the many slasher films over the years. There will also be a display with books and more, showing the many urban legends and superstitions people have. For questions, please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY
9 am - 12 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and see the annular “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse which will be visible from eight states–including New Mexico.
ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
SHOW OPENING: ‘TAPESTRY’ BY DANA ALDIS
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Artist Dana Aldis finds her inspiration again in the wildly beautiful landscapes surrounding Gallup, from Pyramid Rock to McGaffey Lake, weaving together natural beauty with the complexities (and surprises!) of human interaction with the environment. The show will be on display until Nov. 4.
SHOW OPENING: ANTHONY CHACHU
7 pm - 9 pm @ LOOM Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). Immerse yourself in a world of Zuni art.
PAINT-ALONG: SPOOKY SILHOUETTE (HAUNTED HOUSE)
1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Follow step-by-step instructions to paint a spooky haunted house. For more information and to register go to galluparts.org/paint-along.
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
12 pm - 3 pm @ the Navajo Chapter House
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
9 am - 12 pm @ Fort Defiance Chapter House
MONDAY, OCT. 16
GMCS DATA DAY- NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for a special Pokémon Go tournament. Trainers from all over campus and all over Gallup are invited to join this battle royale. Pick your best team of six and battle to win the Fright Night Cup. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
ARTIST TALK: DIANA ALDIS
6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Learn more about Dana Aldis’ approach to landscape painting.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
PUMPKIN CARVING
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for a free pumpkin carving workshop. Pumpkins and carving equipment will be provided.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
CAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
1 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL for a free Halloween-themed cake decorating workshop with Chef Sheila Begay, CSC of the Navajo Technical University Culinary Arts Program. All supplies will be provided. Register at ofpl.online.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Decorate tombstone sugar cookies and assemble an edible pumpkin patch and/or graveyard-themed chocolate cake (baked in a terracotta pot!) fit for your Halloween celebrations! Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
PAINT AND SIP: RAVEN
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative Halloween-themed night out! Registration is $35/person.
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
AUTHOR TALK: TAMSIN SILVER
1 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
12 pm - 3 pm @ Rehoboth Christian School (7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln.).
HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL and Rio West Mall for a Halloween escape room.
SUNDAY, OCT. 29
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
9 am - 12 pm @ McGaffey Trails
TUESDAY, OCT. 31
HALLOWEEN FRIGHTFEST
@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). The library will have fun activities all day long, starting at 9 am.
