FRIDAY, Aug. 17
Computer Training
10:30am-12:30pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration required. Contact (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This week: Intermediate MS Excel Class.
Creation Station (ages 9 and up)
2pm @ Children’s Branch. If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts, or short films, the Octavia Fellin Library’s “Media Lab” is the place to be. Call (505)726-6120. This week: Creation Station 3D.
SATURDAY, Aug. 18
Tour of Gardens
Relay for Life Fund Raiser, “Tour of Gardens.” Sponsored by American Cancer Society Relay for Life, “Ups and Down Team.” 8am-2pm, join your friends and neighbors. Tickets: $10/each. Grace Bible church, 222 Boulder Dr. Call (505) 863-5013
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
MONDAY, Aug. 20
Computer Class
3-5pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. You may register at the library Front Desk call (505)863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
TUESDAY, Aug. 21
Tech Time
The Gallup Senior Citizen’s Center will host computer classes presented by the library. These classes are specifically designed for anyone 55+ and will teach the basic skills needed to access a computer. There will also be one-on-one help sessions. No registration required. Senior Citizen’s Center call (505)722-4740.
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas. Free.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22
Story Time
10:30am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Creation Station (ages 9 and up)
3-4pm @ Children’s Branch. If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts or short films the Library’s Media Lab is the place to be. Access to equipment and helpful staff to make your vision a reality. Open Wednesday’s at 3pm and by appointment. Call (505)726-6120.
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7pm @ Main Branch. Films play every Wednesday. This week’s film: TBD. Free.
Coal Avenue Commons
Final Community Workshop. We have THREE DESIGN CONCEPTS—Help us
choose! Your vision for Coal Avenue Commons is coming to life. Free and open to the public. 5-7pm, Gallup Cultural center.
THURSDAY, Aug. 23
Crafty Kids
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Celebrate Fire Fighter and Create Egg Carton Firetruck.
Job Assistance Workshop
5-7pm @ Main Branch. The Library provides job assistance workshops for those seeking employment. There will be resume assistance to help with creating and revising resumes, an interview workshop to help relieve the anxiety of job interviewing, and City of Gallup online application assistance. Workshops will run in two-hour sessions. Computers and technical assistance will be available for these sessions. Please bring all work-related documents. All sessions will be drop-in so come anytime in the two hours and receive help. Call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This week: Resume/Interview Help.
ART123 Gallery
See Gallup’s New Deal art from the perspective of an artist, writer and educator/historian. Gallup New Deal Art: Guest Curator Talk; 5:30 - 7pm, ART123 Gallery.
ONGOING
Alcoholics Anonymous
Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 PM. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.orgfor more info.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Starts Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6-8pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.
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 Wed. Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Thursday 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.
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.
Relay for Life Raffle
For the next three weeks, you could win a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Summit, two round trip first class airline tickets to anywhere in the world, or $5000. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Gallup is selling these raffle tickets for $25 each or five for $100. Call (505) 297-9515 or (505) 862-1457.
SAVE THE DATE
gallupARTS - ArtsCrawl Lineup
The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: September 8 – On the Wild Side; October 13 – Sixth Sense; November 10 – In Black & White; and December 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
The Gallup Veteran’s Benefit Ball 2018
On Nov. 2, an evening to honor and say thank you to our local Veterans! Event proceeds will be donated to the local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. Dinner/Dance (semi-formal dress) Hilton Garden Inn 6-11pm. Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors on 1121 N US 491; 10am-5pm. Call (505) 870-5957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit local Veterans Helping Veterans organization.