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Community Calendar November 6 – November 12, 2020

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FRIDAY, November 6

SPECIAL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING – CANVASSING OF ELECTION

9 am-12 pm Canvassing the Nov. 3 general election will begin and is anticipated to be recessed until the next week to make the appropriate certifications as required by Election Law.

SPECIAL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

10 am-11 am All meetings are held on zoom and will be streamed on Facebook via the McKinley County Office of Emergency Management Facebook Page.

Big Library Read

Borrow the featured title ‘Reverie’ by Ryan La Sala with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection. OFPL is connecting their patrons with millions of readers and a compelling young adult ebook during the next Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From Nov. 2-17, readers’ secret dreams can become a reality when they borrow and read the debut novel Reverie from their public library. Card holders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY

4 pm Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary The Library will have weekly virtual fun with games, guests, and more! Participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes! Name the flavor challenge.

OFPL Native Speakers Series

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL Native Speakers Series.  Introductions to the Zuni and Navajo Languages during the month of November. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. This week’s focus: Counting in Zuni.

SATURDAY, November 7

FREE FAMILY ART KITS

ART123gallery is handing out Free Family Art Kits on a first come first served basis. This month it will be the Pipe Cleaner Magic Kit. Discover the magic of pipe cleaners. Twist them into beautiful beaded ears of corn and flower rings. You may share pictures of your creations with gallupARTS on social media. For more information: galluparts.org. ART!@# Gallery is on Facebook @ART123Gallery, gallupARTS is on Facebook and Instagram @gallupARTs.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

10 am via Zoom Westminster Presbyterian Church is holding a grief support group  You must pre-register to receive an invitation to the group. Please download Zoom to your computer. Contact Pastor Lorelei by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and write Grief Group in the subject line. Include a phone number in the email.

SUNDAY, November 8

CROP HUNGER WALK

12 pm-2 pm @ The Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Road) you can pick up CROP donation envelopes, posters, pamphlets, orange vests and other materials for your neighborhood walks to raise funds and awareness for local and global food insecurity and emergency disaster needs. The CROP Hunger Walk continues through Dec. 1. For more information, contact Hilda at the Community Pantry (505) 726-8068 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MONDAY, November 9

LOBO PLATROFM TRAINING SESSION

2 pm-3 pm @ https://unm.zoom.us Meeting ID:944 5420 3543 Student services personnel offer UNM-Gallup campus a series of training sessions focused on services available through LoboWeb, LoboTrax, LoboMail, LoboAchieve.

Big Library Read

Borrow the featured title Reverie by Ryan La Sala with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection. OFPL is connecting its patrons with millions of readers and a compelling young adult ebook during the next Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club through Nov. 17. Card holders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace. The focus will be on Dream Catchers. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center Board Room (640 S. Boardman).

 

TUESDAY, November 10

REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

9 am-12 pm via Zoom. The meetings will be streamed on Facebook via the McKinley County Office  of Emergency Management Facebook page.

 

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.).

EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS! – INDIGENOUS MOVERS AND SHAKERS

4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary on Tuesdays. Join the creative genius of the Octavia Fellin Public Library and our unusually talented neighbors for book-talks, author-talks, movie-talks, pop-talks, food-talks, maker-talks, tech-talks.

 

ONE-2-ONE VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY HELP

5 pm live on Facebook, @galluplibrary and through scheduled video and audio calls. Ask your technology questions and get assistance during the live sessions. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 to schedule a personalized audio or video meeting, or join us Live on Facebook at the scheduled times.

 

WEDNESDAY, November 11

TECH TIME BUSINESS DOCUMENTS 101

4 pm @ YouTube @galluplibrary. If you know basic word processing skills and are ready to do more, join us for this special class. Learn to compose a business letter, write a memo, create envelopes and other business basics. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

 

OFPL NATIVE SPEAKERS SERIES

11 am YouTube @gallup library. Introductions to the Zuni and Navajo Languages during the month of November. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Today’s subject is: Greetings in Zuni.

 

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Gallup Wreathes Across America is working to place a Christmas wreath on every veteran’s grave in Gallup on Dec. 19. Due to COVID restrictions, the honor guard and wreath-laying ceremony will be virtual, with the City of Gallup filming and posting it online. Volunteers who wish to participate the laying of the wreaths at Gallup’s four cemeteries will meet in the open air, wearing masks and practice social distancing. Three-hundred wreaths have been sponsored so far. There are 1,300 veteran’s graves in Gallup. The deadline for sponsorship is Nov. 30. Wreaths can be sponsored for $15 each.  For more information, contact Janice Bradley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

THURSDAY, November 12

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.).

 

VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH JAMES MECALE

7 pm @gallupmainstreet The first in a series of virtual concerts hosted by local businesses for DOWNTOWN GALLUP ROCKS!

 

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. This week we will focus on Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft.

ONGOING

FLU SHOTS

8:30 am- 4 pm throughout November by appointment. M, W, F offering flu shots (for those six months old and above) out of McKinley County public health office (1919 College Drive).  Call for an appointment. Please bring insurance information.

 

MCKINLEY COUNTY IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

8:30 am – 4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. continues through November. @ McKinley Public Health Office, (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age. Bring your child’s shot record.

 

FINDING HOME AND NATIVE BEAUTY

Through Nov. 7  GALLUParts Facebook and Instagram pages. Two local artists Dana Aldis and Shannon Gurley O’Donnell explore concepts of people and place, one in oil and one in watercolor. Virtual show opening. Follow @gallupARTS on Facebook and Instagram for virtual events.

 

2021 WINTER TALK

Art work request for one original piece of two-dimensional art (mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, print, charcoal) suitable for scanning  size 16”x 24” for a commission of $500 to an Indigenous  artist (18 years and older with a CDIB), to be completed and delivered to the New Mexico Conference of Churches by Nov. 30.

 

RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)

Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564). Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm, Sat., 9 am - 9 pm and 12 pm-5 pm Sun. Please bring insurance information. For those with no health insurance there will be a $25 fee. Pre-registration can be done during hours of operation, 9 am-9 pm. For more information: (505) 863-2273.

 

GIRL SCOUTS ROBOT BUILDING PARTY

Times will be scheduled based on demand. This free ongoing activity continues until Nov. 30. For more information: https://wwwnmgirlscounts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join/robot-building-party.html ; (505) 343-1040.

VIRTUAL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

Beginning Sept. 8, The Boys & Girls Club of Gallup has been offering virtual tutoring and homework help with trained mentors using Zoom calls. Club members with a 2020 membership can attend for free after they fill out a virtual permission form on the club website. To get a 2020 membership, fill out an online application and permission form. It’s free. The help will be available until Dec. 31. For more information: bgcgallup.com; (505) 488-2378; Facebook@BoysandGirlsClubGallup

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri.  @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center). Closed weekends.

DIAL-A-STORY

Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end feel free to leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

LIBRARY CARD REGISRTATION ONLINE

Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. To explore all that the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl.online to register for a free library card.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CURBSIDE CHECKOUT SERVICES

OFPL staff continues to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms.  Visit ofpl.online for the online request form. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 - 30 library items total. OFPL Staff is on-site Monday through Friday from 9 am-6 pm. and will assist with curbside checkout. Free Comic Book to keep with your curbside order while supplies last.  Call (505)-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference services.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REGISTRATION

OFPL is recruiting new members for our Friends of the Library Group.  The OFPL Friends’ support library programs, services, and collections through a variety of in-kind activities. If you are passionate about helping our community grow stronger, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library Friends’ Group and get involved in event planning, local and State advocacy, fundraising and philanthropy. To join please visit https://ofpl.online/partners-of-ofpl/#friends and our Friends’ Coordinator will contact you with more information. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.