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Community Calendar SEPT. 23 - 29, 2016

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FRIDAY Sept. 23

Facebook for Beginners

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September. 10:30 am – 12:30 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.

Family Movie

At 4 pm, a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: The Iron Giant

Soup and Salad Supper

4:30 – 7 pm: Enjoy a smorgasbord of soups and salad fixings, many from the Pantry’s Hope Garden. Suggested donation: $5. Event is a fundraiser for the annual CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 16. Community Pantry, 1130 Hassler Valley Rd.

Walk 4 Hózhó

Walk to prevent suicide in our communities. Free registration from 4 - 5:45 pm. Begins at 5:30 pm. Volunteers needed. St. Michael’s Mission, St. Michael’s, Ariz. (928) 729-8541, Jaet Hoskie, or (928) 729-8172, Lisa Chee.

Karaoke

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

SATURDAY Sept. 24

Fourth Annual McKinley County Preparedness Day

The Gallup Lions Club will be cooking free hot dogs from 10 am to 2 pm.

They’ll also be asking for your donation of slightly used eyeglasses. Your donated eyeglasses could help people in our community to see better. If you have eyeglasses that you no longer use, please bring them to the Gallup Lions Club Collection Box located at the south side of The Rio West Mall, 1300 Maloney Ave.     

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.

“Spotlight” Public Discussion

“Spotlight: A Public Discussion about Faith, Journalism and Protecting Children from Sex Abuse” will be held Sept. 24, 6:30 to 8 pm, at Gallup’s El Morro Theatre, 207 W. Coal Ave. There will be free screenings of Spotlight, the 2015 Academy Award winner Best Picture of the Year, at 3 and 8:15 pm, and a panel discussion and public Q&A. Because of the mature content of the panel discussion and film, parents are asked not to bring any children younger than 15. Information: Elizabeth at (505) 870-0745.

Music Videos

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

SUNDAY Sept. 25

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 Sept. 27

Community Providers Meeting

Noon – 1 pm: The meeting is open to all who are providing services, in one form or another, to the people of Gallup. This meeting features San Juan Center for Independence Program Manager Ken Collins; Bill Camarota with the RMCHCS work rehab program; Curtis Hayes, WNMU; Jay Azua, peer support worker training program. Sammy C’s Restaurant, 107 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.

WEDNESDAY Sept. 28

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: Static-electricity butterflies. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

Monthly Meeting with Councilor Linda Garcia

We invite you to meet with Councilor Linda Garcia at the Northside Neighborhood Association monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. Councilor Garcia will be there to listen to your concerns. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas and we welcome your compliments and complaints. Questions: Linda, (505) 879-4176. Northside Senior Center, 607 N. Fourth St.

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. 29

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. This week: Toilet-paper-roll car. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec 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. 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 offers organic produce for sale from 10 am - noon, Tue – Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. 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, Gallup Solar, is hosting free Solar 101 classes about all things related to off-grid solar systems on the first three Wednesdays of each month, 6 - 7 pm, at 113 E. Logan Ave. All welcome any week. No registration required. For info call: (505) 728-9246

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

Advanced Facebook

Sept. 30: Free computer training for the community. Class size is limited to 10; register at the library’s front desk. Prerequisites: must have active Facebook account. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Fiesta

Oct. 2, noon to 5 pm. Mass begins at 10 am. Blessing of animals at noon — bring your beloved animal on leash or lead or in a container. 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.

Dist. 9 AA Sobriety Gathering

Friday Oct. 7 at 6 pm; Oct. 9, at noon: Fun, educational event for Gallup area. Catholic School, 405 Park Ave.

Taize’ Service

The non-denominational monthly Taize’ service will take place Oct. 9 at 6:30 pm. Join us for a time of rest, silence, and spiritual refreshment. This is an opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before the new week starts. Music, chant, Scripture, and candlelight are part of this special service held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boardman Drive, 151 State Hwy. 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments. For more information, call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.

QuickBooks Workshop

Learn the basics of QuickBooks accounting software. Seating is limited to eight. Register by Oct. 14. $90. Class is held Oct. 19, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Held at the Gallup Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 106 W. Hwy 66. Contact: Gallup Small Business Development Center, (505) 722-2220.

CROP Hunger Walk

Oct 16: Tours of the Pantry and Hope Gardens begin at 1 pm. Walk begins at 2 pm. CROP is an initiative of the Church World Service, a first responder organization to global tragedy. Shafiq, (505) 227-7242; Betsy (505) 722-9257. Community Pantry, 1130 Hassler Valley Rd.

Learn Excel Spreadsheet

Learn the basics of using the Excel spreadsheet program and earn an 8G thumb-drive. Seating is limited. Register and pay by Oct. 17. $10. Class is held Oct. 20. Held at the Gallup Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 106 W. Hwy 66. Contact: Gallup Small Business Development Center, (505) 722-2220.

Gallup Interfaith Community Gathering

6:30 pm, Oct. 18: Get to know your neighbor, and be a part of creating a better community. As the Rev. Derwin Gray of Charlotte, N.C., says: “How can I love my neighbor, if I don’t know my neighbor?” Bring a dish or drink for a shared meal. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 151 State Highway 564, on the hill near Orleans Manor Apartments. For more information, contact Rev. Lorelei Kay (505) 290-5357, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tuba City Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 18: As always, this is a community Christmas tree. It is you tree — a tree that will bring your family together once again, to laugh, to giggle, to cheer and “Rock Around the Christmas Tree.” Hogan Family Restaurant parking lot, 10 Main St., Tuba City, Ariz.

2016 Winter Arts & Craft Fair

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