FRIDAY Feb. 26
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Space Jam
Computer Classes
The Octavia Fellin Library is offering free computer training course: Advanced Facebook. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. For more information please call, (505) 863-1291. Begins at 11am. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill.
SATURDAY Feb. 27
Holy Spirit Church
Join us for a Lenten Dream Day, as we explore together how God continues to speak to us through our dreams. This Dream Day is a free gift from the Church of the Holy Spirit to the community. To register please call Vicar Lynn Perkins, (505) 264-8241. Begins at 9 pm. Location: 1334 Country Club Drive.
SUNDAY Feb. 28
Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Secret of the Ooze
Starts: 2 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. PG-13.
MONDAY Feb. 29
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
TUESDAY March 1
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.
WEDNESDAY March 2
Holy Spirit Church
Join us for a Lenten Dream Day. We’ll explore how God continues to speak to us through our dreams. This Dream Day is a free gift from the Church of the Holy Spirit to the community. Begins at 9 am. For more information and to register please call Vicar Lynn Perkins (505) 264-8241. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive.
SBDC
Join the Gallup Small Business Development Center Certifications for Federal Government Contracts training. Tract I: NMSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance, Veterans Affairs Certifications, and SBA HUB-zone and women owned small business program. Begins at 1 pm. Tract II: A detailed explanation of the SBA’s 8 (a) Program, including the award of Federal Contracts. SBA acts as the prime contractor and offers sole source and competitive contracts to minorities and other disadvantaged business owners. Begins at 2:30 pm. For more information please contact John Melton (505) 462-2273. Location: 106 W. Hwy. 66.
Soup Suppers
Soup Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Join us for a simple meal to learn about prayer practices in various faith traditions: Bluehouse, Dineh Traditionalist. For more information please call Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564 Boardman Drive.
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
A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing (Ages 7 and up). Each week will feature a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. This Week: Lego Challenge. Free
March Films
Join us for a free family movie. Popcorn provided. Starts at 5pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill.
Open-Mic-Night
Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
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.
THURSDAY March 3
Crafty Kids
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Dr. Seuss Book Marks. Free.
ONGOING
Annual Teen Film Festival
The Octavia Fellin Library in conjunction with El Morro Theatre are receiving films for the fourth Annual Teen Film Festival. On March 8, at 4 pm there’ll be a Film Makers work space for teen films. Teenagers from seventh grade to High School are invited to create and edit their own original five minutes or less short films focusing on the theme: Our Stories are Our Voices. There’ll be training and work sessions throughout the month of March. Participants can work alone or in a small group. Completed films are part of a Red Carpet Screening Event at El Morro Theatre in April where prizes for first, second, and third place films will be awarded. Films are due at the Library by March 31. All filmmakers must have a completed participation packet and be registered to submit a film. Work sessions are listed below and will be held at the Children’s Branch. For more information please contact the Library at (505) 726-6120 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Art Exhibit
Throughout the month of February, the Children’s Branch will display the pillars of history exhibit featuring historical figures. Each pillar in the library will show images and information on a figure that has contributed to the growth and development of the country. For more information please contact the Children’s Branch at (505) 726-6120. Location: 200 W. Aztec.
Recycling Council
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. For more information please call (505) 722-5142 or visit www. Recylegallup.org.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
Gallup Mckinley Humane Society
GMHS presents “No Empty Bowls” March 5, a fundraiser to benefit the shelter. It’s all you can eat soup and you keep the bowl. Starts at 5 pm, at the BPOE-Elks, 1112 Susan Ave. Tickets are $25, and available at Mystique Salon & Day Spa or the GMHS.
Sharathon
Join us for our 2016 Sharathon, The Voice of Hope, March 4 and March 5. Come and listen to local artists, enjoy some food, and have a chance to win some great prizes. A; this to support your local radio stations. Look for the tent at Western Indian Ministries, Tse Bonito. Sponsored by KHAC (880AM), KWIM (104.9FM) and KTBA (760AM). For more information please call (505) 371-5587 or visit:www.westernindian.net.
Lenten Series
During the season of Lent Westminster Presbyterian Church Gallup will host a study Experiencing God. Presentations will focus on how we can incorporate contemplative practices into our life of faith; March 5: The Labyrinth as Prayer and Meditation; March 19: Centering Prayer. Begins at 2 pm. For more information please call, Pastor Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564.
Soup Suppers
Soup Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Join us for a simple meal to learn about prayer practices in various faith traditions. The schedule of speakers: March 9, Noor El Deen, Imam-Gallup Islamic Center; and March 16, Josh Kanter. For more information please call Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247. Location: 151 State Highway 564 Boardman Drive.
Events at Rio West Mall
March 11—March madness Freethrow Shoot Out 7 pm