FRIDAY Oct. 21
Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics
11 am – 1 pm: Enjoy lunch while being served by local law enforcement. Your contribution to the Olympics is appreciated. Cocina De Dominguez Restaurant, Indn. Rte. 12, Window Rock, Ariz. (928) 871-6111.
Disability Awareness Workshop
1 - 4:30 pm: A one-day workshop that offers educational opportunities to all professionals, small business owners, and the community, with understanding and respect for disabilities. Topics: service animals, disability awareness, accessibility. Gallup Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Hwy. 66. Contact: Small Business Development Center, (505) 722-2220 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Family Movie
4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Hotel Transylvania
SATURDAY Oct. 22
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeater’s Anonymous 12 step meetings. Held every Sunday at 6 to 7 pm. at the Hozho Center. 216 W. Maloney. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208or (505) 870-1483.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Event
10 am – 2 pm: Solid prescription medication and patches can be dropped off at ANY of these following sites for safe disposal: Crownpoint Police Department - Gallup Rio West Mall - New Mexico State Police Department - Ramah Chapter House - Thoreau Police Substation - Zuni Tribal Building. (505) 729-8249.
SUNDAY Oct. 23
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.
MONDAY Oct. 24
3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Free to enter. Entries must be received on Oct. 24 by 5 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded. Rio West Mall, 1300 Maloney Ave.
TUESDAY Oct. 25
New Overtime Provision Workshop
9 am to noon: Free seminar to learn more about the Wage and Hour Division, its enforcement of federal labor laws, and common violations to avoid. Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy. 66, (505) 722-7222.
MS Excel for Beginners
2-4 pm: Octavia Fellin Library is offering free computer training to the community. Class size is limited to 10 people. Register at the Front Desk. Prerequisites: Must have taken Beg. PowerPoint. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
WEDNESDAY Oct. 26
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: Baking-soda ghosts. Starts: 5 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
October Film Series: Fright Night Films
5 pm: popcorn is provided. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: The Conjuring 2. Free
Monthly Meeting with Councilor Linda Garcia, District 1
We invite you to meet with Councilor Linda Garcia at the Northside Neighborhood Association monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 pm at the Northside Senior Center. 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. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend or two. If you have any questions, please call Linda at (505) 879-4176.
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 Oct. 27
Crafty Kids (All ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. This week: Fridge-critters clothes pin. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Business After Hours
5:30 – 7 pm: Join the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce for “Business After Hours.” This is an excellent opportunity to build important business relationships, keep up on what’s happening in Gallup and with your Chamber. Light snacks and drinks are always served and there are great prizes to be won! Held at TDFL. (505) 722-2228.
Women of the Mother Road
5:30 – 7:30 pm: From the creator of Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound, comes a new set of oral histories focusing on the women of the mother road and their contributions. El Morro Theatre, 207 W. Coal Ave. Free
Spooky Costume Fun Run/Walk
Features a kids’ half-mile trick-or-treat dash. Race-day registration begins 4 pm. Kids race starts 5 pm; adults begin 5:30. Fun, music, prizes, candy. UNM-Gallup campus running trail, 705 Gurley Ave.
Kid’s costume contest and fall carnival
6 -8 pm: For kids 0-12. Prizes awarded. Afterward visit one of the non-profit organizations hosting a fall carnival with games, cake walks and face painting. Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
ONGOING
ArtsCrawl
ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup.
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 Public 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.
Karaoke
Friday nights: Karaoke at Sammy C’s with DJ Marvelous. 9 pm. 107 W. Coal Ave. (505) 863-2220.
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
Job Search with Technology
Oct. 28, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Octavia Fellin Library is offering free computer training to the community. Class size is limited to 10 people. Register at the Front Desk. Prerequisites: Must have taken Beg. PowerPoint. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Family Movie
Oct. 28, 4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Hocus Pocus
Trick or Treat Spooky Costume Carnival
Oct. 28, 5 - 8 pm: Concessions provided. Revenue donated to Veterans Helping Veterans. Wear yoru best costume and join the fun and games, with prizes, candy, and a costume contest. UNM-Gallup campus, 705 Gurley Ave., Gurley Hall.
PETacular Pet Costume Contest
Oct. 28, 7 pm: Pre-register at mall office. Categories: Dog, Cat, and other. First 25 registered receives a goodie bag for their pet. Prizes will be awarded. Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
Workforce First Aid and CPR Training
Oct. 29, 9 am-4 pm: emergency training or the workplace or community. $60. Rio West Mall, UNM Community Center next to JC Penny’s, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
Halloween at the Children’s Branch
Oct. 29: 2 - 5 pm, celebrate Halloween at the children’s branch. Wear your costume and join the fun. There will be games, crafts, and treats for the entire family to enjoy. Get a jump-start on Halloween. If you have questions, 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.
Family Halloween Carnival
Oct. 29, 2 - 4 pm: Annual Family Halloween Carnival at the Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Free
Trick or Treat at the Mall
5 -7 pm, Oct. 31: Stay warm and trick-or-treat at the mall. No Masks. Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
The Moving Wall
The Moving Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and will be returning to the Navajo Nation on Nov. 3 – 7. For more info, contact Jackie Burbank (928) 349-0975; Tom Tso (928) 724-3386; Elbert Wheeler (505) 780-2803. Chinle High School, Chinle, Ariz.
Arts & Crafts Fair and Recycling Jamboree
Nov. 5, from 9 am - 3 pm: Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall)
Seeking vendors of recycled arts and crafts. Contact: Betsy (505) 721-9879, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Halloween Fright Fest Marathon
Oct.31, 1 pm: celebrate the spookiest day of the year with some fan favorite horror films. The Grudge, The Sixth Sense, and The Lost Boys. Come in costume; no masks. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Trick or Treat at the Library
Oct. 31: Families are encouraged to come to the library to show costumes and receive a special treat. Trick-or-treat time will be 5 to 7 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
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.
2nd Annual Craft Fair/ Golden Angel Giving Tree Kick Off Event
Nov. 19: Booths, $25. Big cupcake cake-walk. Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
Santa Arrives at Center Court
Nov. 25 at the Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
New Student Orientation UNM-G
Nov. 30: 5:30-7 pm; Dec. 3: 9:30-11:30 am; Dec. 14: 2-4 pm; Jan. 7: 9:30-11:30 am. For all incoming freshmen including transfer students. UNM-G, Student Services and Tech Center Room 200, 700 Gurley Ave.
2016 Winter Arts & Craft Fair
Dec. 3 – 4 at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 700 Montoya Blvd. (505) 722-2619.
