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Community Calendar AUG. 12 - 18, 2016

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FRIDAY Aug. 12

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Rodeo

Through Aug. 14, the 95th annual event features song and dance, bull riding, parades, pow-wows, and performances. Call Dudley Byerley for more info, (505) 870-2535. Red Rock Park, 118, off I-40 West, exit 26.

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Family Movie

At 3:45 pm, a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Cinderella 2015

Rug Auction

Rug weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Rug displays will begin thereafter. The auction begins at 7 pm. New Crownpoint Elementary school gymnasium, Crownpoint. (505) 879-9460.

Zumba Fitness Glow Party with Lorie and Alex with DJ Shoogz

7 - 9 pm: Glow sticks, water, and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. $6 per person, or two for $8. For safety: Ages 13 and up. Thunderbird Supply Co. Parking lot, 1907 W. Hwy 66.

SATURDAY Aug. 13

Navajo Code Talkers Day 5K

At 9 am, the race begins. The event benefits the Young Marines Navajo Code Talker Day Fund, which helps raise money for funeral expenses for the NCT and helps educate young marines on the history of the NCT. Run/walk begins and ends in the beautiful Navajo Nation Veteran’s Memorial Park, Hwy 264 Rt. 12 Bldg. 36A.
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Overeaters Anonymous

Meetings every Saturday at 10 am, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni: Library room. Contact (505) 307-5999 or (505) 721-9208.

The Art of Collecting: Native America Art

A special four-hour interactive workshop providing a brief outline of the evolution and development of Southwest Indian art will be conducted by well-known local art collector Martin Link. The fee for this informational workshop is $15 and includes lunch and handouts. To register and for more information, contact Martin Link, (505) 863-6459 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; seating is limited. The workshop will be held from noon to 4 pm at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill St.

ArtsCrawl: Dog Days of Summer – Classic Car Show – PSA

Calling all car guys and gals! gallupARTS is hosting a classic car show at ArtsCrawl: Dog Days of Summer. Park your ride and show off your wheels on the 100-block of Coal Avenue starting at 6 pm. The public will be voting on the coolest cars, and prizes will be awarded! ArtsCrawl is the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup.

SUNDAY Aug. 14

Church of the Holy Spirit

Join us for the Holy Eucharist. Begins: 10:30 am. For more information, please call (505) 863-4695. Location: 1334 S. Country Club Dr.

TUESDAY Aug. 16

100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize—Reading Challenge

The Octavia Fellin Public Library is one of six libraries in New Mexico to partner with the New Mexico Humanities Council for a special reading grant: Five Pulitzers in Five Months. As a recipient of this grant, the library will read and discuss five Pulitzer-winning and nominated books. At 6 pm, The Stories of John Cheever. Location: Main Library Meeting Room, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Balancing the Books 1-2

Aug. 16 - 18, join the SBDC for a Community Ed Personal Enrichment event. This course will provide instruction in the basic principles of accounting for non-accounting personnel and small business owners. Learn the necessary skills to perform essential accounting and record keeping operations. Course fee: $100. Additional class dates: August 23 - 25. Begins: 5 pm. For more information, call Denise Silva (505) 863-7743 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: UNMG Calvin Hall, 203 College Rd.

AUDIOTOPSY

The band is an alternative metal supergroup consisting of Skrape lead vocalist Billy Keeton, Mudvayne/Hellyeah guitarist Greg Tribbett, bass player Perry Stern, and Mudvayne drummer Matthew McDonough. Doors open at 6:30 pm; show starts at 7 pm. All ages. $13. Juggernaut Music, 308 E. Hwy 66.

WEDNESDAY Aug. 17

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 (ages 7 and up)

A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing. Each week features a different challenge, project, or experiment. This week: Toothpick engineering.

Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec.

Wednesday Night Movies

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 5:30 pm. Library Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: Race

Open-Mic Night

Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 W. Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

THURSDAY Aug. 18

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. This week: Stick puppy dog. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

ONGOING

Cars N Coffee

Every Sunday in the Camille’s parking lot from noon to 2 pm. Check out cars – new, old, vintage, and bikes. Cruise at 1:30 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

First Monday of the month, from 3 - 5 pm. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling, and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information. Octavia Fellin Library: 115 W. Hill Ave.

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - noon, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hassler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention, call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Vernon Garcia.

Friday Night Hootenanny

Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7 - 9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.

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

The nonprofit hosts educational presentations and offers potential solutions about all things solar, every Wednesday evening 6 - 8 pm. Your questions, ideas, and expertise are welcome. For info call: (505) 728-9246, 113 E. Logan.

Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale

The fundraisers are open 9 am - noon every Saturday. If you have household items to donate or wish to volunteer on construction or another service call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226, Warehouse Lane off Allison Road.

Recycling Council

McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit 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 Recylegallup.org.

Summer Indian Dances

Join us for Summer Nightly Indian Dances from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Summer Nightly Indian Dances have been happening in the Gallup area for 24 years. We are excited to be in our new facility at the Gallup Courthouse Square. Visitors to Gallup can take the opportunity to visit and learn from the many different dance groups. For more information, please call (505) 722-2228. Begins: 7 pm. Location: The Courthouse Square on Aztec Avenue between Second and Third Streets.

SAVE THE DATE

Delbert Anderson Trio DAT& DEF-I DDAT

Saturday, Aug. 20, 3 pm: This Native American-inspired band, blending jazz, funk and hip hop styles, has been featured on NPR. All proceeds from the concert go directly to Battered Families Services, Inc., and ATD Fourth World New Mexico, two agencies working in Gallup to improve the lives of children and families. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive. Free

24th Annual Ramah Navajo Fair & Rodeo

Aug. 25 - 28, the event features song and dance, rodeo, branding, doctoring, milking, a parade, and much more. Visit rnsb.k12.nm.us/fair.html for full details. Ramah Navajo Fair Grounds, Pine Hill.

52nd Annual Zuni Tribal Fair

Sept. 1 - 4, the drug- and alcohol-free event features Indian dances, a parade, arts and crafts, free BBQ, a carnival, food vendors, pow-wow, home arts, an agricultural exhibit, fitness events, concerts, a raffle, the 45th Miss Zuni Pageant, the 18th Jr. Miss Zuni Pageant and the Zuni Prince/Princess Pageant. (505) 870-4038 or (505) 782-7000.

Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

On Sept. 7, join us for the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant. There will be sheep butchering, bread making, contemporary and traditional skills, and an interview by the Navajo Panel of Judges. Hand deliver your contestant application packet no later than July 26 at 9 am. For more information, please contact Dinah Wauneka This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Barbara Phillips This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Office of Miss Navajo Nation: (928) 871-6379. Contestant application packets are available at: Office of the Navajo Nation Museum, Hwy. 264 and Loop Road.

Basic Computer Classes

Sept. 27 - 28, join the SBDC for a Community Ed Personal Enrichment event. Topics include: computer vocabulary, operation of programs, email information, Internet aid for online search, and creating your own documents. Course fee: $100. Additional class dates: October 4 - 5 and 11 - 12. Begins: 5 pm. For more information, please call Denise Silva (505) 863-7743 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: UNMG Calvin Hall, 203 College Rd.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Fiesta

Oct. 2: Mass begins at 10 am. Blessing of animals at noon. Bike run, food, games, entertainment. Performance by Starlette Dancers and Bengal Girls, Dylan Vargas Karate demonstration, fire safety house, and lots more! Pie-eating contest! Karaoke contest! Drawing for the Calcutta Raffle starts at 5 pm — grand prize is $10,000. Tickets are $100 each, with only 350 tickets to be sold. For fiesta or ticket information, call Father Abel at (505) 863-3033 or Fran Palochak (505) 879-6570. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 411 N. Second St.