FRIDAY Feb. 3
Free Computer Classes in February
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Introduction to Computer Skills. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Family Movie
4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Alice Through the Looking Glass
Breaking Ground: A Remix of Navajo Art - Group Art Show
Throughout the month of February, the library will host a group art show featuring art work by seven Navajo artists. The artists being featured include: Nathan Nez Sr., Terrel Singer, Leandra Yazzie, Antoinette Thompson, Jason Linlicheenie, Jonathan Curley, and Darvin Descheny. There will be a special welcoming reception at 6 pm. For more information please call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
SATURDAY Feb. 4
McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council Meeting
2 pm: The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling opportunities in our region, updates on residential Gallup curbside recycling, the April 15 Trashion Show, plans for recycling outreach and more. For more information, check out the MCRC website recyclegallup. Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Ave.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeater’s Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Sunday at 6 to 7 pm at the Hozho Center, 216 W. Maloney Ave. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.
Community Coffeehouse
6:30 until 9 pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive, one block west of Red Rock Elementary School. Musicians, poets, storytellers, jugglers, and more. This event is open to the public. For more information, you may call (505) 863-4695.
SUNDAY Feb. 5
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 Feb. 7
Rounding Up a Cure!
The American Cancer Society Gallup Relay For Life Kick Off 2017 will take place on at the Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall) across from the Community Pantry. Join us at 6 pm for contests! Prizes! Indoor Walking Track! Refreshments and relay information on how to join, support, or start a team. Contact Linda at (505) 722-2175 or Joyce at (505) 863-3075.
WEDNESDAY Feb. 8
120th Day of School
Please make sure your students are on the bus and in school!
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
Gallup Invents!
Feb. 8: A workshop for inventors and innovators. Find out about the many resources available in New Mexico. 1 - 4 pm, Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy. 66, (505) 722-7220.
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.
February Film Series: African-American History Month
5:30 pm, popcorn is provided. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
THURSDAY Feb. 9
RMCHCS Auxiliary Community Blood Drive
2 to 7 pm today, and Feb. 10 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the RMCH Third Floor Solarium. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID and your blood donor card if you have one. To sign up for an appointment, call United Blood Services at (505) 246-1457. Be sure to drink plenty of water and eat well before you come. For more information, call Bobbie at 863-6959 or Mary Ann at (505) 863-3098.
Free Computer Classes in February
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. 3 – 5 pm: MS Excel for Beginners. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Crafty Kids (All ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Tissue-paper Valentine’s Day cards
February Wine & Painting @ ART123 Gallery
6 – 9 pm: Have a glass and take a class! Enjoy two complimentary glasses of vino while learning to mix colors and making a masterpiece to take home. $35/person (all painting materials included). Register at galluparts.org/wine-painting. Space is limited.
ONGOING
ArtsCrawl
ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup. Not held January and February.
Baby and You
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is offering childbirth education classes the first Saturday of the month beginning Jan. 7. Classes are from 9 am to 1 pm in the RMCH library, second floor. Classes are free. For more information, call Women’s Health unit at (505) 863-7026.
City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board
The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on first Monday each month from 3 to 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the second Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am - noon, Tue – Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. 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
Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226 for details.
Open-Mic Night
Wednesdays: Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 W. Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
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.
Support Early Language and Literacy for School Success!
Gallup McKinley County Schools is currently recruiting pregnant women and teens in McKinley County with children ages birth to 5 years of age. There are no income guidelines and services are free to ALL community members. Learn more about this opportunity by contacting BeBe Sarmiento at (505) 721-1055.
Talking Service: Reading and Discussion Group for Veterans
At 6 pm, the library hosts Tuesday night sessions for veterans to discuss readings from the book, Standing Down. The New Mexico Humanities Council and Great Books Foundation have collaborated to sponsor Talking Service: A Reading and Discussion Program for Veterans in six sessions. Registration is required and is open only to veterans. To register, contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more info, contact Joe Lacayo at (505) 399-8197.
SAVE THE DATE
Free Computer Classes in February
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. Feb. 10, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Introduction to the Internet. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Family Movie
Feb. 10, 4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: WALL-E
Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction
Feb. 10, 7 – 10 pm: Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4:00 PM. Rug Displays will begin thereafter. The Auction will begin at 7 pm at the New Crownpoint Elementary School. Visit crownpointrugauction.com.
Ellen McAllister-Flack, African-American Storyteller
Feb. 11 at 2 pm: the Children’s Branch hosts storyteller Ellen McAllister-Flack as part of African American History Month. She will be telling stories about African-American children throughout U.S. history. For more information, call (505) 726-6120 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Non-denominational Monthly Taize’ Service
Feb. 12 at 4 pm: Join us for a special service — a time of rest, silence and spiritual refreshment. Take this opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before a new week begins. Music, chant, Scripture, and candlelight are part of this hour held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boardman Drive (151 State Highway 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments). For more information, call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.
Free Computer Classes in February
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. Feb. 17, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Internet II; Feb. 19, 2 – 4 pm: MS Word; Feb. 23, 3 – 5 pm: Twitter; Feb. 24, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Using Google. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Plateau Sciences Society
The Plateau Sciences Society will meet at 2:30 pm on Feb. 19 at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Street in Gallup. Stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and critical environmental concerns in our area. The community is welcome. Refreshments served. For information about the topic of the next meeting and more contact Martin Link, (505) 863-6459.
Gallup Interfaith Community Gathering
6:30 pm, Feb. 21 at Westminster Presbyterian Church: Bring a dish or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome. Bring a friend! The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) on the hill near Orleans Manor Apartments. For more information about the gathering contact Rev. Lorelei Kay (505) 290-5357 or call the church at (505) 905-3247.
It’s a Generational Thing
March 11, ArtsCrawl: Chaco Canyon is turning 110 years old! Mark the occasion with Symphony Chaco, presented by the Gallup Community Concert Association, and have some intergenerational fun with student art shows, family-friendly hands-on workshops, and glimpses into historic downtown Gallup.
