FRIDAY March 4
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Hotel Transylvania 2
Annual Banquet
Join the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Admission: table for 10 is $1,000. This includes a table tent with your company logo, announcing, and endorsing your company as a sponsor. Individual tickets: $80. Starts at 6 pm. For more information please call (505) 722-2228. Location: Red Rock Park.
Sharathon
Join us for our 2016 Sharathon, “The Voice of Hope,” March 4 and March 5. Come and listen to local artists, enjoy some food, and have a chance to win some great prizes. Sponsored by KHAC (880 AM), KWIM (104.9 FM) and KTBA (760 AM). For more information please call (505) 371-5587. Location: Look for the tent at Western Indian Ministries, in Tse Bonito, NM.
Live Music
Three Blind Mice…Tim, Merlin, N Rick take center stage from 7:30-9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117
SATURDAY March 5
Family Sprouts (ages 0 to 4)
Sprouting Melodies is a music education program that helps inspire learning at early ages through music. Led by a certified music therapist, Antoinette Neff. This program will be a great way for families to connect and learn how to use music to develop learning. Starts at 10 am. Location: Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Free.
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. Begins at 2 pm. For more information please call, Pastor Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564.
Gallup Mckinley County Humane Society
GMHS presents «No Empty Bowls» a fundraiser to benefit the shelter. It’s all you can eat soup and you keep the bowl. Starts at 5 pm, at the BPOE-Elks, 1112 Susan Ave. Tickets are $25, and available at Mystique Salon & Day Spa or the GMHS.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
Join the Octavia Fellin Library for the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. There’ll be activities all day including a visit from some of Dr. Seuss’s friends. Begins at 2 pm. Location: Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Free.
Live Music
The Navajo Wranglers …Country-Western, takes center stage from 7:30-9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117
MONDAY March 7
The City Of Gallup
Join us for a Sports Commission Meeting. Starts at 5:30 pm. Location: City Hall, 110 W. Aztec Ave. For more information call (505) 863-1220.
TUESDAY March 8
David Bowie Tribute
Join the Octavia Fellin Library for a Ziggy Stardust Tribute to David Bowie. Dress as Ziggy Stardust and win a prize. Bowie music will play at the checkout stations throughout the day. Begins at 9 am. Film: Labyrinth. Starts: 5:30 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Teen Film Maker’s Space
Teens participating in the Teen Film Festival are welcome to attend free help sessions to create and edit their films. Computers will be available to work on films and a video camera will be on site. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Free.
CPR First Aid Training
Two CPR First Aid Certifications sessions will be offered for GMCS School Nurses, Health Assistants, and SPED staff that serve medically fragile students on March 8 and March 9, from 4-7 pm. The trainer is Derrick Chavez. Individuals interested in signing up for a course should contact Diana Galindo (505) 721-1800. Location: EDC Large meeting Room.
WEDNESDAY March 9
Soup Suppers
Join us for a simple meal to learn about prayer practices in various faith traditions. The schedule of speakers: Noor El Deen from the Imam-Gallup Islamic Center. Begins at 6:30 pm. For more information please call Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway - 564 Boardman Drive.
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 at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. This Week: Apple Tower. Free
February Films
Join us for a free family movie. Popcorn provided. Starts at 5 pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill. Film: Bride and Prejudice
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 March 10
Crafty Kids
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Paper Plate Flying Saucer. Free.
Neighborhood Meeting
We invite residents of District 4 to visit with Councilor Fran Palochak. Starts at 6 pm. For more information, please call (505) 863-1220. Location: Stagecoach Elementary School
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.
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
Relay for Life
The Gallup High School Relay for life team is hosting auditions for the Spring Talent show on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March, 17 in the GHS band Room from 4-6:30 pm. Students from Gallup high School, Miyamura High School, Gallup Central High School, Rehboth Christian School, Chief Manuelito Mid, JFK Mid, and Gallup Mid are invited to audition. There’s a $10 entry fee for single performers and $15 for groups. Proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society. For more information please contact Pam Yardley at (505) 721-2518.
Soup Suppers
Soup Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Join us for a simple meal to learn about prayer practices in various faith traditions. The schedule of speakers: March 16, Josh Kanter. For more information please call Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564 Boardman Drive.
Events at Rio West Mall
March 11—March madness Freethrow Shoot Out 7 pm
