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Community Calendar April 29-May 5, 2016

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FRIDAY April 29

Introduction to Computer Skills

Join the Octavia Fellin Library for free community computer training classes. They’re new and improved. This week: Pinterest. Prerequisites: basic computer skills and a working email address. Starts at 11 am. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Family Movie (all ages)

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Norm of the North

Gallup-McKinley County School

Navajo Sovereignty Day—No School

Teen Film Festival

The Octavia Fellin Library in conjunction with El Morro Theatre will host a Red Carpet Screening Event. Doors will open at 6 pm. Screening begins at 6:30 pm. Five entries will be screened as part of this year’s Teen Film Festival: Aliens Attack Native America, Beautiful World, Friend Zoned, Love All, and Unto the Dessert. 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 . Location: El Morro Theatre.

SATURDAY April 30

Rio West Mall

Join us for the RMCHCS Community Health Fair. Begins at 10 am. For more information please call (505) 722-7281. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.

Gallup-McKinley County School

Help prevent childhood obesity and join us for the First Annual 5K Run and Walk. This is a free event. T-shirts will be given to the first 300 registered runners/ walkers. For more information please call, Carmen Moffett (505) 731-1800. Begins at 8:30 am. Location: Gallup Sports Complex.

Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 am - 2 pm. Solid medication and liquid medication are the only products that will not be accepted. Needles will not be accepted. Drop off any unused and expired prescription medication to any of these following sites for safe disposal: Crownpoint Police Department; Rio West Mall, NM State Police Department; Ramah Chapter House’ Thoreau Police Substation; Tohatchi Chapter House; Zuni Tribal Building.

SUNDAY May 1

Birdhouse Auction

Join us for the ninth annual birdhouse auction to benefit Relay for Life. The project is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Gallup Relay for Life Ups and Downs team. All proceeds go to the fight against cancer. For more information, please call Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175. Location: Sammy C’s Pub and Grill, 107 W Coal Ave.

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 May 2

Gallup-McKinley County School

Join us for a Board of Education Meeting. For more information please call, (505) 721-1000. Starts at 6 pm. Location: Student Support Center

Gallup-McKinley County School

Join us for the ninth Annual Navajo Language and Culture Festival. This event is for all High School students. The participants will compete in three categories: oratory, singing, and dancing. Awards will be given to first place, second place, third place, and honorable mention. Begins at 9 am. For more information please call (505) 721-1000. Location: Gallup High School.

First Indian Baptist Church

Monday Night Back to Basics Bible Class, Red Hills Trailer Park recreation center 7 pm; Tuesday Family Bible Study FIBC 501 S. 3rd St, 6 pm; Sunday Worship and Prayer at FIBC 501 S. 3rd, 10:30 am. Contact: Pastor Robert Fontenot (505) 979-0511. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.fibcgallup.weebly.com

TUESDAY May 3

Introduction to Computer Skills

Join the Octavia Fellin Library for free community computer training classes. They’re new and improved. This week: Introduction to Computer Skills. There are no prerequisites. Starts at 3 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

WEDNESDAY May 4

Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts at 10:30 am. Location: 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 will feature a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Craft: Spring Terrarium

May Film Series: Epic Sequels

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 5 pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill. Film: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Open-Mic-Night

Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meetings every Wednesday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr, corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room.

THURSDAY May 5

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Ojo de Dios

ONGOING

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - 12 pm, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Kenworth Jones.

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.

Recycling Council

McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local non-profit 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 www. Recylegallup.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Pueblo of Zuni: Main Street Beautification Project

Beautify your yard of business. Categories for residences and businesses. People’s choice judging date May 7. In addition to a beautiful yard, your hard work could earn you a handcrafted, recycled flower box, and a $50 Wal-Mart gift card for the winner in each category. For information and entry, call ZEPP: (505) 782-2484

Reading Challenge

On May 17, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library as we commemorate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize. The library is one of six libraries in New Mexico to partner with the New Mexico Humanities Council, to bring a special reading grant to our community: Five Pulitzers in Five Months. We’ll read and discuss five Pulitzer winning and nominated books. Discussions will be held on Tuesdays. Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved kicks off the event. Lynn Huenemann will facilitate discussions. Begins at 6pm. For more information please call (505) 863-1291. Location: Main Library Meeting Room, 115 W. Hill.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral will be holding its second Annual Spanish Market and Fiesta from May 27-29. This weekend event will feature nationally acclaimed artists from New Mexico and Arizona who specialize in contemporary and traditional Spanish Colonial Art. Their work will be on display and available for sale. Many of the artists provide special lectures and demonstrations on their artistic process. The event will feature a classic car show, $10,000 raffle, and activities for kids. Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Treaty Day Roughstock Rodeo

On June 4, join us for the Treaty Day Roughstock Rodeo. Events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. Added Attraction: Fruit Scramble. Admission: $5 per person. Starts: 11:30 am. For more information please call (928) 797-0575 or (505) 728-3654. Location: Dean C. Jackson Arena, Window Rock, AZ.

Veterans Job Fair

On June 15, join us for the fourth annual Veterans Job Fair. The job fair helps all who’re seeking employment especially veterans. Participants will be provided a table, two chairs, and lunch. There is no fee for this event. Last year we had 91 on-site job hires. We invite you to be part of this successful event. Starts at 9 am. For more information or for employers wishing to participate, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.