FRIDAY, July 13
Science and Sound
2pm @ Children’s Branch. From the Victrola to the cassette tape, Mike Dixon takes kids through science and history of sound. Enjoy hands-on activities like make your own recordings. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make some noise!
Wild Thing Championship Bullriding
Tonight and Saturday the boys are back and the baddest bulls are here to meet them! Expect the unexpected as Wild Thing celebrates its 25th anniversary, which includes a spectacular bigger than ever fireworks show, cowboy poker, champion wooly riders, and audience giveaways. Purchase tickets at Castle Furniture, T&R C-Store, T&R Feed, and Rico Auto Complex. Advance tickets: Friday: Adult - $19 / Saturday: Adult - $22. Child both nights - $8. At the gate Fri./Sat.: Adult $25 / Child $10. Red Rock Park. Gates open 6 pm, show starts 8 pm.
SATURDAY, July 14
Swap Meet and Farmer’s Market
There will be a Fence Lake “Swap Meet and Farmer’s Market.” Feeling festive? Join our Christmas in July theme! 9am-3pm, Fence Lake Community Center, 2124 NM Hwy. 36, Fence Lake, N.M. Vendor fee: $10 (tables provided inside only). Call Kathleen Gibson (505) 788-2256.
McKinley County Meeting
McKinley County Federation of Democratic Women will meet at Camille’s at 11am. Call (505) 285-1720.
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Festday Mass
The feast day of Kateri Tekawitha, the first canonized Native American Catholic Saint is celebrated each year in the Diocese of Gallup. Pueblo drummers and singers provide music throughout the Mass, followed by a procession with dancers from Acoma Pueblo. Call Suzanne Hammons (505) 863-04406.
gallupARTS
gallupARTS is proud to present “Challenge Gallup: A Native Artist Group Show for Social Justice” ART1213 Gallery. Opens on Saturday July 14, from 7-9pm (closes Aug. 4). Call (505) 488-2136.
MONDAY, July 16
Sewing with Kids (ages 8 and up)
9:30am-12pm, City of Gallup Summer Program presents “Sewing with kids notebooks covers.” We’ll provide instructions and sewing machines. Class limited to 10 kids. Call (505) 726-9504. Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 700 Montoya Blvd.
TUESDAY, July 17
Interfaith Group
The Gallup Interfaith Community will meet at 6:30pm. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. Bring food for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community. Call Steve Rogers (505) 870-1942 or Anna Rondon (505) 879-3666. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 151 State Hwy (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments).
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas. Free.
WEDNESDAY, July 18
Story Time
10:30am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7pm@Main Branch. Popcorn served. This week’s film: TBA.
THURSDAY, July 19
Crafty Kids
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD.
ONGOING
Life’s Healing Choices
Freedom from any addiction, 8 weeks/8 biblical truths. Starts Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 pm, Journey Church Gallup, 501 S. 3rd St. (free of charge to attendees. Ends July 31. Info. (505) 870-0905.
City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board
Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.
Churchrock Chapter
Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Dec. 21. Please drop off an unwrapped toy for distribution at Churchrock Chapter. Let’s spread the Christmas cheer by giving. Call (505) 488-2166. Churchrock Chapter Administration.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.
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.
gallupARTS
gallupARTS is pleased to announce Diné photographer Hannah Manuelito is the Summer 2018 Native Artist-in-Residence. Her work includes portraits celebrating Diné women will be available May-July.
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
Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting. Volunteers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226.
Habitat for Humanity – work sessions
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.
McKinley County Health Alliance
McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.
Public Service Announcement
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is responding to the current pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in western New Mexico. As of May 15, there have been 122 cases of pertussis in New Mexico. Anyone concerned that they may have “whooping cough” may visit the clinic Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. No appointment necessary! Call (505) 863-1820.
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.
Recycling Depot
The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12-1:30pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.
SAVE THE DATE
gallupARTS Announces ArtsCrawl Lineup
The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: August 11 – Road Trip; September 8 – On the Wild Side; October 13 – Sixth Sense; November 10 – In Black & White; and December 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
SBDC Workshop
On July 24, there will be a SBDC workshop: Dynamic Solutions for Everyday Business Challenges. 9am-12pm, Gallup Chamber of Commerce (Meeting Room) 106 W. Hwy, 66.
12th Annual Car, Truck & Street Rod Show
On July 27-29, classic car and truck aficionados will gather to showcase their classic and tricked out vehicles. Registration is $30 and the fee includes a T-shirt and goodie bag to the first 120 through the gate, a raffle ticket for prizes throughout the day, which includes $500. For information, visit: www.gurleymotorcoroute66carshow.com or call Steve (505) 870-7405.