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Community Calendar August 23-29, 2019

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FRIDAY,  August 23

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.

Closed for Staff Development

Octavia Fellin Public Library and Children’s Branch closed for staff development Friday, August 23. Will reopen at 9 am Saturday, August 24.

Doggy Basics and More: Obedience & Handler Training

5 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings, Prewitt, N. M. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Various Events: Rockin J Reawakenings

9 am @ Rockin J Reawakenings, Prewitt, N. M. Self Defense/Martial Arts/Kick-boxing. All ages welcome. Women & children encouraged. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

9:30 am @ Rockin J Reawakenings, Prewitt, N. M. Doggy Basics and more. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

11 am-4 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings, Prewitt, N. M. Volunteer work day. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

4:30 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings, Prewitt, N. M. Comradery Cook-Out! Bring friends, family, veterans.  Bring a side if you like. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Student Orientation

2 pm @ SSTC 200 UNM-Gallup.

SATURDAY,  August 24

Story Time

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet.  Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

Ninth Annual Business Expo

9 am – 1 pm @ Courthouse Square parking lot. Live entertainment, music, food, booths. Free. For more information: (505)-722-2228.

El Malpais National Monument: El Calderon Guided Hike

1 pm @ El Calderon Trailhead on Route 53. Join a ranger for a moderate guided hike of the El Calderon Trail. For directions and other questions: (505) 876-2783.

MONDAY,  August 26

Lobo Week: Coffee and Donuts

9 am @ Gurley Hall Commons Area. Free to current UNM-Gallup Students.

Lobo Week: Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Tickets will be given outside of Gurley Hall. Free to current UNM-Gallup Students.

Board Meeting Gallup-McKinley County Schools

6 pm-7 pm @SSC Board Room

Tech Time: Spreadsheets for Beginners

5 pm-7 pm @ Main Library.

TUESDAY,  August 27

City Council Meeting

6 pm Gallup City Hall.  Regular City Council Meeting.

Lobo Week: Fruit & Granola

9 am @ Gurley Hall Commons. Free to current UNM-Gallup students.

Lobo Week: James and Ernie Comedy Show

7 pm. Tickets can be picked up at any event on Tuesday. Free to current UNM-Gallup students.

Substitute Training Gallup-McKinley County Schools

9 am-2 pm @ Student Support Center

Chess Club

4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

Artist Talk and ART123 Gallery

7:30 pm August 27 Part of 2nd Look on 2nd Street.

WEDNESDAY,  August 28

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet.  Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Accepted.

Lobo Week: Breakfast ticket giveaway

8 am. Pick up tickets at Gurley Hall Commons for a made to order breakfast burrito. Free to current UNM-Gallup students.

Lobo Week: Ice Cream Social

12 pm. Tickets will be given for ice cream outside of Gurley Hall. Free to current UNM-Gallup students.

THURSDAY,  August 29

Crafty Kids (all ages)

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

Lobo Fest Involvement Fair

10 am. Clubs and organizations will raise awareness about their events, programs and job  opportutnities. Student Senate will have raffles and give away tickets for Hawaiian Shaved Ice.

Neighborhood Meeting District 1

6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center with Councilor District 1 Linda Garcia

ONGOING

Future Foundations: Baby Bounce & Boogie

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center. Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents. Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome! Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 285-3542.

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

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.

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.

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.

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday @ 113 E. Logan. Free community classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 728-9246.

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-12 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

Free Film Screening

6:30 pm @ El Morro Events Centre. Free screening of American Creed, followed by a discussion led by Jimmy Santiago Baca, award-winning American poet and writer of Chicano descent. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-1291

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

Reawakenings Veterans Benefit Rodeo

10 am @ Prewitt Rodeo Grounds, Prewitt   http://reawakenings.rockin-j.com/rodeo. Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1.