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Community Calendar December 25 - December 31, 2020

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FRIDAY, December 25

DRAWCEMBER ART CHALLENGE

Dec. 20-26 OFPL challenges you to sketch the provided weekly themes. This week’s theme will Holiday Song. (Pick any holiday song & create a visual representation of that song). Send your weekly artwork through our social media @galluplibrary or use our special hashtag #OFPLsketchchallenge to win prizes.

OFPL NEW MEXICO TRADITIONS SERIES

11 am ­­- Visit You Tube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the series featuring winter traditions of the diverse peoples of New Mexico. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays. La Posada is today’s focus.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org

SATURDAY, December 26

Bullet Journal 101

1 pm @ Facebook @galluplibrary for a workshop perfect to bring in the New Year! Let’s start a new habit together. Create your own bullet journal to keep track of days, water intake, binge worthy shows, best new music, and more. Visit ofpl.online to request your bullet journal making materials through the Online Request Form. 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 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Since photos for Christmas and Hanukkah were submitted through Dec. 17, there are now photos and video being accepted through Dec. 31 for Kwanzaa, which begins Dec. 26. Go to https://www.gallup.unm.edu/virtual-holiday-celebration/submit-photo-video.php

SUNDAY December 27

DRAWCEMBER ART CHALLENGE

Dec. 27-31 OFPL challenges you to sketch the provided weekly themes. This week’s theme will be Hope. (Open-ended sketch of hope). Send your weekly artwork through our social media @galluplibrary or use our special hashtag #OFPLsketchchallenge to win prizes.

MONDAY, December 28

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace. The focus will be on Photograph 101 (Learn the basics of photography through camera and phone devices.)

WINTER BREAK

Gallup McKinley County Schools through Jan. 1, 2021

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org  NM Dept of Health  1919 College Dr.

TUESDAY, December 29

EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS! – CELEBRATIONS AND DIY IDEAS

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.

COVID TESTING

11 am-1 pm in Grants @ Grants Public Health Office (700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 100)

WEDNESDAY, December 30

(FACEBOOK LIVE) WHAT IS THIS THING? NEW TECHNOLOGY Q&A

4 pm. Did you get new technology for Christmas and have no idea how to set it up or use it? Join us for a live question and answer session where we will look at new holiday tech and take your questions. Get help or just talk about the great features your new device has to offer. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

OFPL NEW TRADITIONS SERIES

11 am ­­- Visit You Tube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the series featuring winter traditions of the diverse peoples of New Mexico. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays. Winter stories (Diné) are today’s focus.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org

COVID TESTING

11 am-1 pm in Grants @ Grants Public Health Office (700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 100).

THURSDAY, December 31

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 create Mitten Monsters.

ONGOING

COMMUNITY MITTEN TREE

Help us deck the halls! Pick up a paper mitten curbside to decorate and return for our community mitten tree window display. Request your mitten on our Online Registration Form at ofpl.online. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

UNM-GALLUP HOLIDAY STEP CHALLENGE

Individual challenge with prizes. Goal is 420,000 steps. The challenge is six weeks or 42 days long. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 862-9389.

MCKINLEY COUNTY IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, FLU SHOTS

8:30 am – 4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. continues through December by appointment. @ 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.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for more mentors to make a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors and mentees can meet for socially distance friendly interactions or hangout virtually playing games, cooking, reading, etc. via Facetime, Zoom, or other platforms. For more information call 505-726-4285 or go to .bbbsmountainregion.org/volunteer to sign up today.

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.

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 on Sundays. Rapid testing is not available.

VIRTUAL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

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

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 REGISTRATION 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.

NAVAJO IHS COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE

7 am-7 pm @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Sun.-Sat.)

8:30 am-4:30 pm @ Piñon Health Center (M, T, W, F)

1:15 pm-4:30 pm @ Piñon Health Center (Th)

8:30 am-4 pm @ Tsaile Health Center (M,W,F)

1 pm-4 pm @ Tsaile Health Center (Th)

9 am-1 pm @ Rock Point Clinic (T)

 

8:30 am-12 pm @Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (M.T,Th,F)

12:45 pm-3:45 pm Drive-Up @Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (M.T,Th,F)

9am-3:30 pm Walk In Clinic @Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-Th)

9 am-12pm Drive Up @ Thoreau Clinic (M, F)

 

9 am-4 pm @Gallup Indian Medical Center (M-F)

9 am-2 pm  Car-based testing located on Government Circle Dr. (Next to Emergency Dept.) @Gallup Indian Medical Center (Sat., Sun.)

8 am-3:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Tohatchi Health Center (M, T, Th, F)

12 pm-3:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Tohatchi Health Center (Wed.)

 

8:30 am-4 pm @Kayenta Health Center (Sun.-Sat.)

8:30 am-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (M-F)

NAVAJO IHS FLU VACCINE SCHEDULE

8 am-11 am @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (M, T, W, F)

11:30 am-5 pm Drive-Thru @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (M, T, W, F)

1 pm-5 pm Drive-Thru @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Th)

8:30 am-4:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Piñon Health Center (M, T, W, F)

1:15 pm-4:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Piñon Health Center (Th)

8:30 am-4 pm Drive-Thru @ Tsaile Health Center (M,W,F)

1 pm-4 pm Drive-Thru @ Tsaile Health Center (Th)

9 am-1 pm @ Rock Point Clinic (T)

 

9 am-4:30 pm @UNM-Gallup (Gymnasium parking lot on Calvin Hall Dr.) (M-F)

8 am-3:30 pm Appointments only @ Tohatchi Health Center (M-F)

 

8 am-4 pm @Kayenta Health Center (M-F)

8 am-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (M-F)