FRIDAY Dec. 4
Computer Training
The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering computer training. Introduction to the Internet, from 11 am -1 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Register at front desk or call: (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Inside Out
Free Concert and Fundraiser
On Call Jazz invites you to a free holiday concert at the El Morro Event Center. Drop in for instrumental and vocal jazz featuring holiday classics. This free concert is part of our annual fundraiser for the Thai Burma Border Health Initiative. TBBHI is a nonprofit founded by Gallup physicians to improve the health of people along the Thai Burma border. Begins at 7 pm. Location: El Morro Event Center, 207 West Coal Ave.
Live Music
Billyhawks from Ramah, take center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117
SATURDAY Dec. 5
Balloon Rally
Join us for the 35th annual Red Rock Balloon Rally “Balloominaria.” Starts at 6 pm. For information contact Anita Artalejo: (505) 722-7281 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: JCP parking lot, Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney.
Career Education Expo
The Career and Technical Education teachers and students will be hosting a Career Education Expo at Rio West Mall. Programs representing Construction Technology, Computer Programming, Culinary Arts, Welding, Graphic Arts, Business, and Photography will be on hand to demonstrate student learning and show how GMCS is meeting the needs of students and the community through career and Technical Education. Join us between 10 am - 5 pm. Information: (505) 722-7711. Location: 1300 W. Maloney.
Computer Training
The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering Facebook for Beginners, from 11 am - 1 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Register at the front desk or call: (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Festival of Trees
Soroptimist International of Gallup is hosting the 4th Annual Festival of Trees with our partner Rio West Mall. The event takes place at 4 pm. Tickets are on sale now and up to 3 pm the day of the event. Tickets are $3 each or 4 for $10. The proceeds benefit Soroptimist’s community projects and help fund our “Live Your Dreams Award.” Event located in the former PacSun space. Ticket must be present to win, drawing takes place at 4 pm. For more information about Soroptimist see our Facebook page or visit: goldenwestregion.org. Information (505) 722-7281. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney.
Gadget Garage Workshop
Come and check out the popular gadgets and accessories just in time for the Holiday season. Get your questions answered and enjoy hands on demos from 3 - 5 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Live Music
Three Blind Mice, starring Tim, Merlin, and Ed talent takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117
SUNDAY Dec. 6
Advent Festival
Join us for the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. We prepare for the coming of the Christ Child with music, quiet, lessons, and beauty. Begins 4 pm. Location: The Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Dr. Information: (505) 863-4695.
Gallup Relay for Life
You’re invited to the annual Gallup relay for life and pictures with Santa. El Rancho Hotel on Historic Route 66, from 2 - 4 pm. Fight cancer with Christmas Cheer. Wear your Christmas outfit to sit with Santa. Photos make memorable gifts and cards: one 8 x 10” or two 5 x 7” cost $10. There will be refreshments, compliments of the El Rancho Hotel and Gallup Relay for life. For more information please contact Joyce Graves (505) 863- 3075. Location: 1000 East 66.
MONDAY Dec. 7
Solar Power Meeting
There will be a mandatory pre-proposal meeting at 11 am. The Power Purchase Agreement & Asset Purchase Option is for a 10MW AC Solar Photovoltaic Generation Facility for the City of Gallup. The City of Gallup is seeking proposals from solar power generation developers or wholesale power marketers to provide a long-term purchase agreement, for all the electric energy output from a 10MW AC Solar Generation facility. Location: City of Gallup Council Chambers, 110 W. Aztec Ave.
TUESDAY Dec. 8
Computer Class
The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering Microsoft Word: Beginners Course , from 3 – 5 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Register at the front desk or call: (505) 863- 1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Holiday Hustle Films
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Jurassic World
WEDNESDAY Dec. 9
Computer Training
The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering MS Word: Beginner’s Course, from 3 - 5 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Register at the front desk. or call (505) 863- 1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Maker’s Club (ages 7 and up)
A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing. Each week will feature a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Craft: Fizzy Ice
McKinley County School
Join us for the fourth annual Miyamura High School Fine Arts Dinner. Appetizers start at 6 pm, with dinner at 6:30 pm, 680 Boardman Dr. There will be drama skits, art displays, jazz band, and more. The dinner is $15 per person, plus the opportunity to bid on a silent auction. Help support Miyamura’s Fine Arts program and enjoy a night of food, fun, and entertainment. For more information, contact Buffie Klumpenhouer at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Open-Mic-Night
Local talent takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings every Sunday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room.
Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)
An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Children’s Branch, 200 W Aztec Ave. Free
THURSDAY Dec. 10
Computer Class
The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering free computer training, Microsoft Word: Intermediate Course, from 2 - 4 pm. Registration is required. Register at the front desk or call (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch: 115 W Hill Ave.
Crafty Kids (all ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch 200 W. Aztec Ave. Craft: Snowflake Ballerina
Rediscovery of New Mexico
The Octavia Fellin Library will host Mr. Alan Osborne as he presents Rediscovery of New Mexico between Onate and Coronado. In this little-known period, Spanish explorers entered New Mexico Pueblo country and left behind a legacy of contact and conflict. The program is free and open to the public. It’s presented in part by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. It’s part of the Latino Americans programming. Information: (505) 863-1291. Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave.
ONGOING
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - 12 pm, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Kenworth Jones.
First Indian Baptist Church
Monday Night Back to Basics Bible Class, Red Hills Trailer Park recreation center 7 pm; Tuesday Family Bible Study FIBC 501 S. 3rd St, 6 pm; Sunday Worship and Prayer at FIBC 501 S. 3rd, 10:30 am. Contact: Pastor Robert Fontenot (505) 979-0511. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.fibcgallup.weebly.com
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 Meetings
Interested in learning more about solar energy? Come to a Gallup Solar meeting, held the first three Wednesdays of the month from 6 - 8 pm, East Logan Ave. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 726-2497.
Gallup Sustainable Gallup Board
The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on the first Monday each month from 3 - 5 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling, and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information. Location: 404 West Maxwell, Ave.
Habitat Gallup
Join us for the Habitat Gallup, a home building organization offering a hand up, not a hand out. We need your help to plan for our sixth home in Gallup. For more information please call Bill Bright (505) 722- 4226. Meets monthly on the third Monday of each month 6 – 8 pm. Location: 113 E. Logan Ave.
Historias de Gallup
The Library is collecting oral histories from people in the community. Historias de Gallup will focus on Hispanic History in the area and stories that will give listeners a picture of Gallup in the past. These histories will be recorded and stored at the library for future generations to listen to. Anyone interested in participating should contact the library to schedule an interview time. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. Information:(505) 863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Interfaith Earth Sabbath
Join us for a monthly interfaith prayer on from 7 - 8:15 pm. This is an opportunity to pray for healing, strength, and support for all of us. Our prayer this month will be for participants, at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP21: Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. Information: (505) 722- 7564. Location: 604 Jeff King St.
Mitten Tree Project
Beginning Dec.1, the Octavia Fellin Public Library presents the Mitten Tree Project. Donations of NEW mittens, hats, and scarves can be placed on trees at the Main Branch and at the Children’s Branch. Help us decorate our trees and celebrate the season of giving, by making someone’s holiday season warmer. All items will be donated to Battered Families. Information: (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Photos With Santa
Rio West Mall presents Santa Hours: Sunday: 12 - 6 pm; Monday – Friday 11 am - 7pm; Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Pet Photos, Monday 5 - 7 pm. 1300 W. Maloney.
Quilting Group
Come on down and join our quilting group. We have quilting bees every Tuesday from 9 am – 2:30 pm, and Thursday from 9 am – 2:30 pm. For more information please contact Virginia Gustafson (505) 879-3001. Located by the Playground of Dreams and Harold Runnels Center in the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 705 Montoya Blvd.
Recycling Council
McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council is a local non-profit 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 www. Recylegallup.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Aromatherapy
On Dec. 12, at 11 am, the Octavia Fellin Public Library will host an Aromatherapy program presented by Dr. Linda Hite from Healing Hands Wellness Center. Dr. Hite will explore soothing qualities of aromatherapy and participants will mix essential oils to take home. Supplies will be provided and registration is required. Class is limited to 15. To register call: (505) 863-1291. Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave.
Events at Rio West Mall
Dec. 12: Santa’s Workshop from 7 - 9 pm. 1300 W. Maloney.
Managing By the Numbers
Due to unforeseen events, the workshop Managing by the Numbers has been rescheduled for Dec. 11. Workshop will provide information on how to find financial solutions to advance your business net profit, operating cash flow, and return on assets. The new schedule for the workshop is 9 am - 3 pm. Deadline for registration is Dec. 4. Cost: $75. Location: Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Hwy 66. Information: (505) 722-2228.
RMCHCS Scholarships
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Auxiliary offers scholarships each fall and spring to students enrolled full time in a health careers program. Applications can be picked up at the RMCH information desk. Spring 2016 deadline is Dec. 31 2015. For more information call the information desk at (505) 863-7325.
Weekly Programs
There will be no programs at the Octavia Fellin Public Library from Dec 13 – 31. For more information please call the library (505) 863- 1291.
Winter Wonderland
On Dec. 12, from 2 – 8 pm, the Octavia Fellin Public Library will have its annual Winter Wonderland. From 2 - 4 pm we’ll have Santa’s Workshop where Santa will be present for pictures and to meet with kids. There will be cookies and milk to enjoy and a special story time with Santa themed activities and games. Then join us for Arts Crawl from 6 – 8 pm where there will be hot drinks, treats, and a holiday film. Information: (505) 726- 6120, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
