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Community Calendar Nov. 13 – Nov. 19, 2015

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FRIDAY Nov. 13

Drop-In-Films

Family Movie. Starts at 2 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. All ages. Featured Film: Lilo and Stitch

Social Powwow

St. Michael’s Indian School will host a Social Powwow, Honoring Our Veterans, Nov. 13 & 14. Grand Entry for Friday and Saturday is 7 pm. Gourd dance on Saturday 11 am - 5 pm. Free admission with a canned food donation. Location: St. Michael’s Indian School Gym Lupton Road, St. Michaels, AZ.

Computer Class

The library is offering free computer training, Introduction to the Excel, at the Octavia Fellin Library from 11 am - 1 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. You can register at the library Front Desk. For more information please call (505) 863-1291, or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Movie: The Longest Ride

Starts at 6 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. PG-13.

SATURDAY Nov. 14

Drop-in Films

Family Movie. Starts at 2 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. All ages. Featured Film: Raven Tales

Jerry Brown Art Exhibit

Join us in celebration of Jerry Brown’s artwork that will be on display at the Octavia Fellin Library throughout November. Meet and greet with the artist during a special reception from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Refreshments provided. Main Branch 115 W. Hill. 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

MONDAY Nov. 16

Board of Education Meeting

There will be a Board of Education Meeting. Begins at 6 pm. Location: Student Support Center. Please call (505) 721-1199 for additional information.

Native American Heritage Month

The Octavia Fellin Library is proud to host Miss Navajo Nation Alyson Shirley 2015-2016; from 6 - 7:30 pm. Shirley will talk about her journey to become Miss Navajo. She’ll also discuss her goals for her people including preserving the Navajo language and traditions. For more information please call (5050) 863- 1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave.

TUESDAY Nov. 17

Holiday Crafts

Card designer Ethel Hill will give a presentation on card making. Add a personal touch to your holiday cards this year from 6 – 7 pm. Supplies will be provided, but class size is limited to 10 people. Main Branch 115. W Hill Ave. Rehoboth Coffee Shop & Concert

Rehoboth Christian School’s Mission House will be transformed into a Coffee Shop. Students and alumni from Rehoboth High School will be performing live throughout the evening. Hot beverages and baked goods will be for sale (cash only). Proceeds will benefit, the Preparing the Way Capital Campaign for a new Rehoboth school. Begins at 6:30 pm. For directions or more information please contact, Rachel Kass This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (505) 863 - 4412.

WEDNESDAY Nov. 18

Toddler Time

An active and energetic program for toddlers (ages 2 - 4) featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Children’s Branch 200 W Aztec Ave. Starts 10:30 am.

Maker’s Club

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Craft: Construct a Fort

Native American Films

Bring the whole family for a free weekly movie, popcorn provided. Discussion with Terri Frazier to follow. Begins at 5:30 pm. Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. Feature: A Thousand Voices

Christian Rock Band

Everyone is invited to an evening of worship led by the band Sixteen Cities, at the Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church. The band just returned from a tour in Denmark. This public concert is a three-day disciplinary retreat being held on the Rehoboth’s Campus for students from Rehoboth Christian High School. For information and directions, please contact Bob Ippel This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 726- 9681.

Open-Mic-Night

Local talent takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meetings every Sunday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room.

THURSDAY Nov. 19

Computer Class

The library is offering Facebook for Beginners at the Octavia Fellin Library from 3 – 5 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. You may register at the library Front Desk, call (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave.

Crafty Kids

Fun crafts for the entire family. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch 200 W. Aztec Ave. Craft: Pine Cone Turkey

ONGOING

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - 12 pm, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Kenworth Jones.

First Indian Baptist Church

Monday Night Back to Basics Bible Class, Red Hills Trailer Park recreation center 7 pm; Tuesday Family Bible Study FIBC 501 S. 3rd St., 6 pm; Sunday Worship and Prayer at FIBC 501 S. 3rd, 10:30 am. Contact: Pastor Robert Fontenot (505) 979-0511. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.fibcgallup.weebly.com

Gallup-McKinley 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 Rd.

Gallup Solar Meetings

Interested in learning more about solar energy? Come to a Gallup Solar meeting, held the first three Wednesdays of the month from 6 - 8 pm, East Logan Ave. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 726-2497.

Gallup Sustainable Gallup Board

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on the first Monday each month from 3 - 5 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling, and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information, 404 West Maxwell, Ave.

Habitat for Humanity

Yard Sale fundraisers are open 9 to noon every Saturday on Warehouse Lane off of Allison Road. If you have household items to donate or wish to volunteer on construction, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

Historias de Gallup

The Library is collecting oral histories from people in the community. Historias de Gallup will focus on Hispanic History in the area and stories that will give listeners a picture of Gallup in the past. These histories will be recorded and stored at the library for future generations to listen to. Anyone interested in participating should contact the library to schedule an interview time. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.  For more information, please call the library at 505-863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Quilting Group

Come on down and join our quilting group. We have quilting bees every Tuesday from 9 am – 2:30 pm, and Thursday from 9 am – 2:30 pm. For more information please contact Virginia Gustafson (505) 879-3001. Located by the Playground of Dreams and Harold Runnels Center in the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 705 Montoya Blvd.

SAVE THE DATE

7th Annual T’s for Turkeys

On Nov. 21, join iHeartMedia as we broadcast live from 11 am - 3 pm from this year’s host location, Lowes Shop N Save Supermarket on 200 Marguerite St. We ask your help to fill the Community Pantry’s freezers with Turkeys and their shelves with non-perishable foods for our needy families in Gallup and the surrounding areas.

Managing By the Numbers

Due to unforeseen events, the workshop Managing by the Numbers has been rescheduled for Dec. 11. Workshop will provide information on how to find financial solutions to advance your business net profit, operating cash flow, and return on assets. The new schedule for the workshop is 9 am - 3 pm. Deadline for registration is Dec. 4. Cost: $75. Location: Gallup-McKinley Co. Chamber of Commerce 106 W. HWY. For more information please call: (505) 722 – 2220.

RMCHCS Scholarships

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Auxiliary offers scholarships each fall and spring to students enrolled full time in a health careers program. Applications can be picked up at the RMCH information desk. Spring 2016 deadline is Dec. 31 2015. For more information call the information desk at (505) 863- 7325.

Events at Rio West Mall

Nov. 21 – Turkey Trot; 11 am – 2 pm.

Nov. 21 – Holiday Craft Fair

Nov. 21 – Dec. 5 – Festival of Trees