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Community Calendar November 22 – November 28, 2019

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FRIDAY, November 22

Money Club

4 pm‑6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). FAFSA Fridays. Join the Money Club for a demonstration of how to file your FAFSA. Bring your 2018 tax returns. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863–1291.

Gary D. Schmidt Author Reading and Q&A

4 pm- 6 pm @ El Morro Events Center for reading and discussion with Newberry and Printz honor author Gary D. Schmidt. Hye will read from his novel, The Wednesday Wars. Twenty-five copies will be signed and given away as door prizes. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726–6120.

Get Up & Game

12 pm‑4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

iPhone/iPad Basics

10 am‑1pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community for all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863–1291.

Pizza 9 Eating Contest

4 pm- 5:45 pm check-in /registration; 6 pm start of contest @ Rio West Mall – Center Court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). To register online: pizzanine.com/contest.

New Student Orientation

8 am‑6 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup). SSTC 226. For more information: (505) 863–7706.

EMS Information Session

4:30 pm‑6 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup) Nursing Building, Rm. 126. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863–7624.

Canine Compadres class

5 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome to come join Erin and Manda! Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash.

New Mexico Make It With Wool Contest

10:30 am‑12 pm @ Albuquerque Biopark (903 10th St. SW, Albuquerque). Contestants must be N. M. residents and winners are eligible to compete nationally at the annual Make It With Wool contest organized by the American Sheep Industry.

SATURDAY, November 23

Story Time Saturdays

11 am‑12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). We’re celebrationg Native American Heritage month with books by Native authors.

Magic for Muggles: Potions

2 pm‑4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An afternoon of magical brewing of consumable potions inspired by the Harry Potter franchise. We will brew potions such as Felix Felicis (Liquie Luck), Amortentia (Love), and a Beautification potion. Watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as we brew the potions. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726–6120.

RMCHCS hosts Day of Giving

12 pm‑4 pm @ the Court House Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.). The First Gallup Day of Giving is being held to donate food and clothing to those in need. Free music and refreshments will be provided. For more information: Lisa Lovato (505) 863–7110; Bill Camorata (505) 726–6944; Juliana Dooley (505) 726–6851.

Self-defense with Matt & Dillon

10:30 am @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch(2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). Join Matt and Dillon for their self defense class at the ranch. Matt offers practical self-defense training based on basic kickboxing and development of individual attributes for all ages. Everyone is welcome. We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece.

MONDAY, November 25

Gallup-McKinley County Schools begins its Thanksgiving week break

TUESDAY, November 26

Creative Coding

4 pm – 5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Learn coding basics with a creative twist. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863–1291.

Chess Club

4 pm- 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). 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.

Regular City Council Meeting – Canceled

WEDNESDAY, November 27

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30a.m‑11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Shimá Storytelling. Shimá Storytelling is an active and engaging program for children of all ages featuring storytelling, singing, and activities in Diné Bizaad. We are a team of Mothers who are actively involved in strengthening k’é through the revitalization of the Diné language beginning first at home with our little ones. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ;(505) 726–6120

Open MakerSpace Tech Take Apart

4 pm‑6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Get technical this month where we will take apart computers, keyboards and other electronics. Intended for ages 8 and above.

Library Closed

6 pm Nov. 27–8 pm Nov. 29 @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).

THURSDAY, November 28

Library Closed – Thanksgiving

9am, Nov. 28–8pm, Nov. 29 @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Library Closed – Thanksgiving

9am, Nov. 28–8pm, Nov. 29 @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup).

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 28 – Nov 29 @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup).

Gallup city offices closed for Thanksgiving

ONGOING

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm‑10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H‑1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879–9460.

Future Foundations: Baby Bounce & Boogie

10 am‑11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants). 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.

No Half Stepping

9 am‑11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862–1911.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

3:30 pm‑5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722–0039 for information.

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.

Gallup-­McKinley County Humane Society

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-­McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). 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 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, Gallup). 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, Gallup). 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., Gallup) 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., Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

Community Pantry

10 am‑4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup). 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) Gallup’s longest-­running live show!

Gallup Solar

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

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

Quevaughn Bryant’s One Man’s Stand Comedy Show!

7 pm‑9 pm Satuyrday Dec. 7 also appearing Maurice Northup at El Morro Theatre Events Center (210 S. Second St.)

Red Rock Balloon Glow

6 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Sat. Dec. 7. This Community Pantry event will include sales of hot chocolate.

Festival of Trees

Nov 25 – Dec 7 @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Tickets will be sold in the mall for this Community Pantry event.

Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas

Navajo Nation Health Education Program, GIMC – Health Promotion and Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral and Mental Health Services are hosting. They are seeking volunteers to adopt a grandparent from Chichiltah and Naschitti Senior Center. Visit HEP (516 E. Nizhoni Blvd.) or HPDP office (1808 W. Aztec Ave.). Wrapped gifts should be dropped off by Dec. 10.