FRIDAY Nov. 27
City of Gallup
Thanksgiving—offices closed
McKinley-County Schools
Thanksgiving Break—no school
Movie: Minions
Starts at 6 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. PG.
SATURDAY Nov. 28
Festival of Trees
Soroptimists presents the Festival of Trees. Tickets are on sale from Nov. 21- Dec. 03, one ticket for $3 or four for $10. Trees will be on display in the old PacSun space. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Soroptimists of Gallup community projects. For more information please call (5050) 722-7281. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W Maloney.
MONDAY Nov. 30
McKinley County Schools
EOC Window opens for High School students who are retaking an EOC or who are in a block course. Information call (505) 721- 1000. Location: 700 South Boardman Drive.
TUESDAY Dec. 1
QuickBooks Workshop
Learn the basics of QuickBooks Accounting software, from 8 am - 4: 30 pm. This workshop will cover learning how to set up your company using the easy step interview and how to customize your QuickBooks for your business work with item lists. Lunch included. For more information, please call (505) 722- 2220. Location: 106 W. HWY 66.
Mitten Tree Project
The Octavia Fellin Library presents the Mitten Tree Project. Donations of NEW mittens, hats, and scarves can be placed on trees at the Main Library and in the Children’s Branch. Help us decorate our trees and celebrate the season of giving, by making someone’s holiday season warmer. All items will be donated to Battered Families Inc. 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 .
Gadget Garage Workshop
The Octavia Fellin Library presents the Gadget Garage, on Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. This is a “Technogadget” buying workshop and is meant to help consumers decide which electronic device fits their needs and budget. A variety of e-readers, tablets, and laptops will be available to view. Staff will help answer questions about functions and price so that patrons can make sure they’re choosing the right gift, at the right price this holiday season. Starts: 3 pm. For more information, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (505) 863-1291.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 2
Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)
An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Children’s Branch, 200 W Aztec Ave. Free
Maker’s Club (ages 7 and up)
A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing. Each week will feature a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Craft: Lego Challenge
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings every Wednesday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room.
Holiday Hustle Films
Family movie, popcorn provided. Free. Starts 5:30. Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. All ages. Featured Film: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Open-Mic-Night
Local talent takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
THURSDAY Dec. 3
Computer Class
The Octavia Fellin library is offering free computer training, Basic Computer skills from 3 - 5 pm. Registration is required to register call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the front desk of the library. Location: Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave.
Crafty Kids (all ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Craft: Sock Snowman.
Interfaith Earth Sabbath
Join us for a monthly interfaith prayer on from 7 - 8:15 pm. This is an opportunity to pray for healing, strength, and support for all of us. Our prayer this month will be for participants, at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP21: Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. For more info. call (505) 722- 7564. Location: 604 Jeff King St.
ONGOING
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. 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
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 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 Rd.
MCRC
McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council is a local non-profit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. Information: (505) 722- 5142 or visit www. Recylegallup.org.
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. Location: 404 West Maxwell, Ave.
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
Navajo Nation Human Rights Meeting
The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will meet at 10 am on Friday, Dec. 4. NNHRC conference room 343 highway 264 in the Saint Michael’s Professional Bldg. 1, Suite 112 in St. Michael’s, Navajo Nation, AZ. Meeting open to the public. Information: (928) 871- 7436, or visit the NNHRC website: www.nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov.
City Of Gallup
There will be a mandatory pre-proposal meeting Dec. 7 at 11 am. The Power Purchase Agreement & Asset Purchase Option is for a 10MW AC Solar Photovoltaic Generation Facility for the City of Gallup. The City of Gallup is seeking proposals from solar power generation developers or wholesale power marketers to provide a long-term purchase agreement, for all the electric energy output from a 10MW AC Solar Generation facility. Location: City of Gallup Council Chambers, 110 W Aztec Ave.
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- Dec. 5: Festival Of Trees
Dec. 5: Career and Technical Expo, from 10 am – 5pm
Dec. 5: Balloon Glow at 6 pm
Dec. 12: Santa’s Workshop from 7 - 9 pm
Santa Hours: Sunday (12 – 6 pm); Monday – Friday (11 am – 7pm); Saturday (11 am -8 pm); Pet Photos, Monday (5 – 7 pm).
Volunteers Needed!
Four Corners Pet Alliance, a new 501c3, needs gift wrapping volunteers to man some hours at Rio West Mall. All proceeds go to benefit Four Corners foster and spay and neuter programs. Contact Babette: (505) 728-1640 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it