FRIDAY Nov. 25
Native American Heritage Month
Throughout November: “Leading the Way to Healthier Nations” Bahe Whitethorne Jr. – artist exhibition. Bahe Whitethorne Jr. will have his work on display at the Main Library. Whitethorne Jr.’s art is inspired from his father and from graphic novels. This mix of traditional and contemporary techniques makes his work stand out. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Santa Arrives at Center Court
At the Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
Family Movie
4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
SATURDAY Nov. 26
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) 721-9208 or (505) 870-1483.
SUNDAY Nov. 27
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.
WEDNESDAY Nov. 30
New Student Orientation UNM-G
5:30-7 pm: For all incoming freshmen including transfer students. UNM-G, Student Services and Tech Center Room 200, 700 Gurley Ave.
Planning a Meaningful Funeral/Cremation
10 am – noon: Learn from an experienced former funeral home and cemetery employee. Robert Keene, Dementia Educator, is providing the following community programs in November. There is no charge to attend, however, participants are asked to pre-register. For more information, contact Robert at (505) 615-8053.
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. Starts: 5 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Holt Hamilton Films
Free weekly movie. Popcorn provided. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave. This week: More Than Frybread
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 Dec. 1
Crafty Kids (All ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. 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.
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.
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. Note: Not held in December
SAVE THE DATE
Hospital and Ambulatory-based Detoxification and Withdrawal Course
8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Dec. 3: Presented by Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services and the New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative. This no-cost course is designed to provide evidence-based guidance on medical detox from drugs and alcohol in emergency, inpatient hospital and outpatient clinical settings. Learn to identify common withdrawal syndromes, triage patients, use an algorithm for outpatient detox, identify local community resources and more. For more info, contact Niles McCall at (505) 863-7333. Held in RMCH third floor solarium.
New Student Orientation UNM-G
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.
Pyramid Rock Trail Run
Dec. 3, registration begins at 8 am. Early registration costs $25; after Nov. 26 it costs $30. The event is a fundraiser for the choirs of Rehoboth and happens in conjunction with Red Rock Balloon Rally. Visit rcsnm.org to register.
Taize’ Workshop
Dec. 11, 6:30 pm: Join us for a special Advent service — a time of rest, silence, and spiritual refreshment before the busyness of the season. Take this 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 N.M. 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments). For more info, call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Dec. 11: The event is a fundraiser for the Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society. Tour four Beautiful Holiday Decorated Homes in the Gallup community. Meet and Greet at 5 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center, 2240 College Drive, where refreshments will be served. Vans depart 5:30 pm. Tours end at the New Mexico Cancer Center. Tickets $20, contact: Joyce Graves (505) 863-3075 or Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175.
Adopt a Grandparent
Bring joy to local elders by providing them with a gift. Navajo Health Education Program sponsors the event, which is looking for volunteers to adopt a grandparent from Ramah Senior Center, Tohatchi Senior Center, and Lupton Senior Center. Pick up a card from the tree at the NHEP office, (505) 726-8544; wrapped gifts should be dropped off no later than Dec. 12.
