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Community Calendar Aug. 24-30, 2018

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FRIDAY, Aug. 24

Creation Station 3D (ages 9 and up)

2 pm @ 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.

Computer Training

3-5 pm @ 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: MS Word for Beginners.

SATURDAY, Aug. 25

Story Time (ages 2-4)

11am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

MONDAY, Aug. 27

One-2-One Technology Help

4-5 pm @ Main Branch. Bring your personal technology devices or software questions to one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you through the process. One-2-One Tech Help is on a first come first serve basis. For questions call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

TUESDAY, Aug. 28

Facebook for Beginners.

3-5 pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. You can register at the library Front Desk. Call (505) 863-1291 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Maker Zone

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29

Story Time (ages 2-4)

10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.

Creation Station (ages 9 and up)

3 pm @ 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.

Tech Talk

4 pm @ Main Branch. Tech Talk is a chance for the community to learn about technology related issues and opportunities. Join us each month for discussions on technology related topics that affect the community. Sessions are free and no registration is required. 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 . This week: Scammer Alert.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: TBA.

THURSDAY, Aug. 30

Crafty Kids

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Celebrate Senior Citizen, Create Eyeglass Chain/ Key Chain.

Using Google Apps

5-7 pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is require. You can 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 .

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 unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6-8 pm. 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 info.

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-1 pm 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 noon-1:30 pm 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 - ArtsCrawl Lineup

The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: Sept. 8 – On the Wild Side; Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.

The Gallup Interfaith Community

Meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign.  This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality.  Bring food or drink for a shared meal.  All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 NM 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information: Rev. Lorelei Kay: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Steve Rogers: (505) 870-1942.

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.