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Community Calendar SEPT. 9 - 15, 2016

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FRIDAY Sept. 9

E Pluribus Unum: Dinétah

Through Sept. 12, Axle Contemporary mobile gallery embarks on its project documenting the people of the Southwest. The portrait studio will be open, for free, for all members of the community. Bring any small object of personal significance to your portrait. Photos are immediately printed; one is given to the participant; one is wheatpasted to the exterior of the mobile gallery; a third will be part of an exhibit of the project at the Navajo Nation Museum. A book will be published with the entire collection of photographs, writing by participants, and a singular image on the cover created by blending the hundreds of portraits. Copies of the book will be distributed for free to all participants. Visit axleart.com for exact dates and locations.

Camels return to El Morro Nat’l Monument

Through, Sept. 12, help celebrate the unique 1857 expedition of the US Army

Camel Corps, featuring historian Doug Baum and his camels! The Plateau Sciences Society is sponsoring a field trip on Saturday Sept. 10 and Sept. 11. Meet at Red Mesa, 105 W. Hill, next to the Library at 8 am. Carpool or Caravan. Volunteers Welcome!

An Evening With Mark Twain

Presented by the Gallup Masons. 7 pm. Tickets $10, available at the door of the event. El Morro Theatre & Events Center, 207 W. Coal Ave.

Family Movie

At 4 pm, a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Tale of Despereaux

Karaoke

Karaoke at Sammy C’s with DJ Marvelous. 9 pm. 107 W. Coal Ave. (505) 863-2220.

SATURDAY Sept. 10

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.

Four Corners Pet Alliance Meeting

Four Corner Pet Alliance is looking for animal lovers with a can-do attitude to join its board. Requirements include: attending monthly meetings, Gallup-based, and being a proponent of spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a no-kill rescue philosophy.

Positions open: three board members. Can be representatives from rescues/shelters. Meeting 11 am today. Email for location and RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Gross Science

From 2 to 3 pm, a day of messy science fun. We will play with all things sticky, gooey, and slimy. Fun for the entire family. For more information, please call (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.

UFC 203

Miocic vs. Overeem at Sammy C’s. 10 pm – 1 am. 107 W. Coal Ave. (505) 863-2220.

Gallup Remembers

Veterans Honored in Film: two documentaries featuring veterans from the Gallup area. The directors and producers will be on hand to discuss their films and the veteran community. At 1 pm: Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey with a panel discussion. At 3 pm: Searching for Home: Coming Back from War, with a panel discussion. At 6 pm: Award-winning live band “Consider the Source – Jeff Senour.” El Morro Theatre & Events Center, 207 W. Coal Ave.

SUNDAY Sept. 11

Gallup Remembers

The 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony starts at 10 am. Members of the Gallup Fire Department, Police Department, and Emergency Services join with city leadership to honor lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Courthouse Square, Downtown Gallup.

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.

Free State of James

At 6 pm, the film is based on the incredible true story. With Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey. El Morro Theatre & Events Center, 207 W. Coal Ave.

MONDAY Sept. 12

Gleason

Shown through Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 pm. Tickets are $5, children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. El Morro Theatre & Events Center, 207 W. Coal Ave.

TUESDAY Sept. 13

PowerPoint Beginning Course

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September. From 3 to 5 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required, to register call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit the front desk of the library. Octavia Fellin Public Library: 115 W. Hill Ave.

WEDNESDAY Sept. 14

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

Wednesday Night Movies

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 5 pm. Popcorn is provided. Library Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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 Sept. 15

Gallup Sunrise Kiwanis Run For Fun

The 37th Annual Run For Fun will be held at 6 pm. Registration is free and T-Shirts will be awarded to the first 100 runners/walkers, 12-years-of-age or younger. The run/walk courses are within the Sports Complex distances of 1.5 and 3 miles. This event is held to promote youth fitness in Gallup and McKinley County. For information, contact John at (505) 863-3770. Gallup Sports Complex, 925 Park Ave.

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. This week: Mexican metal art — Hispanic Heritage Month craft. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

MS Word Beginning Course

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September. From 5 to 7 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required, to register call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit the front desk of the library. Octavia Fellin Public Library: 115 W. Hill Ave.

ONGOING

ArtsCrawl

ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup.

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.

Childbirth Education Class

RMCHC Women’s Health Unit offers childbirth education classes, at no charge, every second Saturday of the month in the RMCH Library, 1901 Red Rock Drive, from 9 am-1 pm. Contact WHU at (505) 863-7026.

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.

Come to the Waters

A nine-week exploration of some of the Bible’s more than 800 references to water — from the waters of chaos at the beginning of earth’s story to the river of the water of life in John’s Revelation – begins Aug. 31. Written by Judy Record Fletcher, this study will help participants to understand and articulate our faith through rich imagery and interaction with the issues we deal with everyday. The study begins at 7 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) – the Church on the Hill near Orleans Manor Apartments. All are welcome. For more information, call the church office at (505) 905-3247.

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.

SAVE THE DATE

Gallup Film Festival

Sept. 16 – 18. The festival brings the surrounding Gallup communities together to be entertained by the films that made us fall in love with “The Movies.” For a full schedule, visit gallupfilmfestival.com. (505) 722-8982.

100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize

Octavia Fellin Public Library is one of six libraries in New Mexico to partner with the New Mexico Humanities Council, to bring a very special reading grant, “5 Pulitzers in 5 Months” to our community. As a recipient of this grant, the library reads and discusses five Pulitzer-winning and nominated books. Next discussion: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, Sept. 20, 6 pm in the Main Library Meeting Room, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Spotlight

The film is shown Sept. 24 at 3 and 8:15 pm. At 6:30 pm, a panel discussion on abuse in religious institutions. Free. El Morro Theatre & Events Center, 207 W. Coal Ave.

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, noon to 5 pm. 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.

Facebook for Business

10 am – 4 pm, Oct. 6. Facebook Pages 101: A tow-hour course wherein you’ll learn the basics of setting up a corporate Facebook page. Facebook Advertising: A three-hour course that delves into Facebook ads manager and types of advertising campaigns. Register and pay by Sept. 30. $25.Call (505) 722-2220. Held at Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy 66.

2016 Winter Arts & Craft Fair

Dec. 3 – 4 at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 700 Montoya Blvd. (505) 722-2619