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Community Calendar July 26-August 1, 2019

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FRIDAY, July 26

Get Up and Game

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime! Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

Summer Nightly Indian Dances

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. Admission is free.  For more information call (505) 722-2228.

Laguna Pueblo: St. Anne Feast Day

10 am @ Seama Village. Join the Pueblo of Laguna for a harvest celebration featuring various dancers. For more information: www.lagunapueblo-nsn.gov or (505) 552-6654.

Mobile Veterans Outreach

11 am-3 pm @ Crownpoint Shopping Center in Crownpoint. The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center will collaborate with local veteran service providers. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SATURDAY, July 27

We READ, We TALK Book Club

2 pm @ Main Library Meeting Room. The first discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.  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

Kiwanis Night Golf Event

6:30 pm-8 pm @Fox Run Golf Course. The night golf event will be a 9 hole, 4-player scramble.  Fees per player will be $75. To register, email John at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Fox Run Golf Course at (505) 863-9224.

Family Stargazing with TAAS

7 pm-11 pm @ Gallup Community Services Center. The Albuquerque Astronomical Society is visiting Gallup with a portable planetarium and telescopes. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

Story Time

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday at 11:00 AM. This program is intended for children ages two to four.

PROJECT MUDD: Mud Volleyball Tournament

9 am @ Elks Lodge. Volleyball charity event. Proceeds will be awarded to organizations that improve the lives of those in local communities.

El Malpais National Monument: July Star Party

9 pm. Meet at the El Morro Visitors Center for a ranger program, constellation tour and telescope viewing.  For more information: (505) 783-4226 (ext 801).

Alex Reymundo Comedy Show

7:30 pm-10 pm @ Gallup Downtown Conference Center. Tickets $20. For more information: www.nativestars.com/upcoming-events-gcc.

MONDAY, July 29

Tech Time: Free Computer Classes: Create Your Own Business Cards

4:30 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Library.

TUESDAY, July 30

Tech Time: Free Computer Classes: 3D Printer Basics

3:30 pm-5:30 pm @ Children’s Library.

Tech Time: Clean Up & Speed Up Your Computer

4:30 pm-6 pm @ Main Library.

McKinley County Commissioner Meeting

9 am @ County Commission Chambers, third floor of new courthouse.

WEDNESDAY, July 31

Design Your Own Galaxy

4 pm Wednesday, July 31 @ Children’s Library. Create your own explosion galaxy. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

New Teacher Orientation

8 am-1 pm @John F. Kennedy Middle School. For Gallup McKinley County Schools. For more information: (505) 721-1068.

THURSDAY, August 1

Crafty Kids (all ages)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBA.

Mandatory Returning Substitute Orientation

2 pm-4 pm @ Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce. For all returning substitutes for GMCS there will be a required ESS Orientation.  You only need to attend one of these orientations, either on August 1 or August 2.  Same time both days.  For more information: (505) 721-1065.

Used Book Sale/Special Olympics Gallup Fund Raiser

10 am-6 pm, Thursday August 1; 10 am-8 pm Friday, August 2; 8 am-4 pm, Saturday August 3 @ Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall). For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Beverly (505) 722-9230.

End of Summer Reading Party

4 pm-6 pm @ Skate Connection. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

ONGOING

Gallup Storytellers Toastmasters

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant, 1400 East Highway 66, Gallup. Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome. For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium. Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879-9460

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Recycling Council

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street. McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

Recycling Depot

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month.  The Recycling Depot volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting

2 pm @ the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. second Saturday of the month in August. The public is invited to learn about recycling opportunities, receive updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, and to volunteer. For information call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 Road.

Rockin J Reawakenings Dog Training

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

Rockin J Reawakenings Horse Demo

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings basic self-defense class

1 pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings Welcome Center

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Free HIV Rapid Testing

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday - Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, 1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

Overeaters Anonymous

10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive. Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

Alcoholics Anonymous

5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264. Window Rock AA Group. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

Celebrate Recovery

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays @ 1375 Elva Dr.  A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call  (505) 870-2175.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.

Community Pantry

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday @ 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

Friday Night Hootenanny

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. Gallup’s longest-running live show!

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays @ 113 E. Logan. Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

Habitat for Humanity yard sale

9 am-1 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

6 pm Thursday @ 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 722-8973.

SAVE THE DATE

Ancient Way Music Festival

4 pm – 8 pm Saturday, August 3 at the Old School Gallery outdoor stage. For more information contact: Old School Gallery: (505) 369-4047; www.oldschoolgallery.org

Polyphony Marimba

4 pm-7 pm @ Church of the Holy Spirit in Gallup, Sunday, August 4. A nine-piece acoustic ensemble will play ancient songs from Zimbabwe and original compositions with North American marimba players.  Event is free.  For more information, contact Tammy Iralu: (505) 728-8210.

First Day of School

Gallup McKinley County Schools, August 5

Third Annual Best in Show Night

4:30 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery August 6. This year’s event will mark the first People’s Choice Award. For more information on Best in Show Night visit https://www.galluparts.org/best-in-show-night/; For more information on the 98th Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial visit https://gallupceremonial.com/; For more information about gallupARTS and ART123 Gallery, visit www.galluparts.org. ART123 Gallery is on Facebook @ART123Gallery. gallupARTS is on Facebook and Instagram @gallupART;. For more information on the Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District, visit https://gallupmainstreet.org/

Taizé  Candlelight Service

4 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sunday, August 11. For more information call Kathy Mezoff: (505) 870-6136.

First Annual Social Powwow Celebrating Mothers and Babies

6 pm Grand Entry Aug 16; 12 pm  and 6 pm Grand Entry Aug 17th @ Window Rock Sports Center in Window Rock, Arizona. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (928) 309-7558 or (928) 225-1612.

Maddys Mission 5K Run/Walk

8 am @ Gallup Sports Complex. Saturday, Aug. 31. Register at Gallup Humane Society. All proceeds benefit McKinley County Humane Society. Early registration $20; day of race $25. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tiffany (505) 979-0664