FRIDAY Feb. 12
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: The Karate Kid (2010)
Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction
Join us for a rug auction at the New Crownpoint Elementary School. Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Auction begins at 7 pm. For more information please call, (505) 879-9460. Location: Crownpoint Elementary School, 1st Main Street.
SATURDAY Feb. 13
Register for Gallup Amateur Baseball/Softball
Walk-in registration for the Gallup Amateur Baseball/Softball Association has been announced for Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20, and 27 at the Center Stage in Rio West Mall from 10 am until 2 pm. The fee per child is $75 for the first and $60 for the second in the same family. T-Ball fees are $60 each. Birth certificates are required! On-line registration has been active since Jan. 1 at: www.gallupaabc.com. Late registrations begin Mar. 1 and will add to the original entrance fee $50-75, depending on how late you can sign your children up to play. Registrants after April 30 will be put on a waiting list.
Downtown ArtsCrawl
Join us for live music, entertainment, and Art Galleries in downtown Gallup. Starts at 7 pm. Location: Between 1st and 3rd on Coal Ave.
Dana Chandler Exhibit
Throughout the month of February, the Octavia Fellin Library will host a special art exhibit by Professor Dana Chandler: An Activist Art Retrospective. Chandler has been featured in Time, Jet, Newsweek, and Encore. A reception for the artist will be held during ArtsCrawl at the Main Library. Begins at 6 pm. For more information please call, (505) 863-1291. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill.
SUNDAY Feb. 14
Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Secret of the Ooze
Starts: 2 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. PG-13.
Taize Workshop
Join us for a Taize style workshop. There will be mediation, song, prayer, silence, and scripture. Begins at 4 pm. For more information please call, Kathy Mezoff (505) 722 -5011. Location: 151 State Highway 564.
MONDAY Feb. 15
Gallup-McKinley County School
Presidents Day—No School
City of Gallup
President’s Day—Offices Closed
TUESDAY Feb. 16
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Join us for a Board of Education Meeting. Begins at 6 pm. For more information please call, (505) 721-1000. Location: Student Support Center, 700 S. Boardman Ave.
African Instruments
The library will host a special performance by Camilla Dodson. Her show will include a variety of drums and other African Instruments. Audience participation is optional. The daughter of a Lesotho Chief, Dodson was one of five people invited to speak with Nelson Mandela returned to Cape Town after 27 years in prison. She will share her knowledge of African music and the important role that music plays in African cultures. Begins at 6 pm. For more information, please call (505) 863-1291. Location: 115 W. Hill.
WEDNESDAY Feb. 17
SBDC New Mexico
Build your free website with StartLogic. It’s free for one year. This workshop walks you through the process of selecting a design, customizing web pages, and choosing a domain name. You’re welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet. There will be 10 laptops available. Begins at 11 am. For information please call, (505) 722-2220. Location: Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Hwy. 66.
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.
Maker’s Club
A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing (Ages 7 and up). Each week will feature a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. This Week: Melting Ice. Free
February Films
Join us for a free family movie. Popcorn provided. Starts at 5pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill. Film: Rosewood
Open-Mic-Night
Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings every Wednesday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr, corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room.
THURSDAY Feb. 18
Neighborhood Meeting
We invite residents of District 4 to visit with Councilor Fran Palochak. Starts: 6 pm. For more information, please call (505) 863-1220 Location: Tobe Turpen Elementary School.
Crafty Kids
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Felt Necklace/Bracelet. Free.
ONGOING
Art Exhibit
Throughout the month of February, the Children’s Branch will display the pillars of history exhibit featuring historical figures. Each pillar in the library will show images and information on a figure that has contributed to the growth and development of the country. For more information please contact the Children’s Branch at (505) 726-6120. Location: 200 W. Aztec.
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
Navajo Nation Science Fair
The Red Rock State Park-Church Rock presents the Navajo Nation Science Fair, Feb. 23 - 25. Registration deadline: Feb. 17 by midnight. Categories available include: animal science, behavioral and social science, biology, chemistry, and more. For online registration please visit: www.sciencefairregstration.com. For more information please contact the Dine School improvement: (505) 871-7452.
Lenten Series
During the season of Lent Westminster Presbyterian Church Gallup will host a study Experiencing God. Presentations will focus on how we can incorporate contemplative practices into our life of faith. Feb. 20: Celtic Christian Spirituality; March 5: The Labyrinth as Prayer and Meditation; March 19: Centering Prayer. Begins at 2 pm. For more information please call, Pastor Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564.
Holy Spirit Church
Join us on Feb. 19, 6 pm for Stations of the Cross. This is a time to deepen your relationship with our Lord, come walk the Stations of the Cross at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. For more information please call (505) 863-4695. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Dr.
Lenten Soup and Study
Come join us for a simple Lenten meal on Feb. 17. We may choose to take on simple practices for Lent to bring us closer to living the love of God. Begins at 6:30 pm. For more information please call (505) 863-4695. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive.
Holy Spirit Church
On Feb. 27, join us for a Lenten Dream Day. We’ll explore how God continues to speak to us through our dreams. This Dream Day is a free gift from the Church of the Holy Spirit to the community. Begins at 9 am. For more information and to register please call Vicar Lynn Perkins (505) 264-8241. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive.
Events at Rio West Mall
Feb. 15 –President’s Day Drawing Contest Entries Due
March 11—March madness Freethrow Shoot Out 7 pm
