FRIDAY April 1
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: The Batman Superman Movie
McKinley County Senior Olympics
Join us April 1-2 for the Gallup-McKinley County Senior Olympic Local Game Day. This event welcomes all seniors statewide who are 50-years-old or older. Registration is $15. The registration deadline is March 19. There’ll be 15 sports events including: Basketball Free Throw, Cycling 5K-10K-20K, Shuffleboard, and more. Physical therapist and athletic trainer Anthony Arviso will be on site. Bring comfortable shoes and hats. Don’t forget sunscreen. For more information please contact, Timothy Draper (505) 879-6527.
Purple Heart Designation
Join us for a special dedication at the Comfort Suites. We’ll be designating one of our parking spaces to the Purple Heart Recipients. We’re honored to provide this service for those who have spilled blood for our freedoms. Starts at 4pm. Location: 3940 E Hwy 66.
Spring Job Fair
Employers from all around McKinley County will be set up to take applications for positions they are hiring for. Open to everyone and free to attend & free for Employers to set up a booth. Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.
SATURDAY April 2
Child Abuse Prevention
Please join CYFD in a parade of people who care. The walk will start at the Gallup CYFD office. Location: 1720 E Aztec. Begins: 10:30 am. You may also attend mini-information sessions on a variety of topics. Learn how you can help prevent child abuse and help keep children safe. The local police, Sheriff, and Fire Departments and many other agencies will be available to provide information about their role in the community. Booths are open from 11:30 am -3 pm. For more information, please call (505) 863- 9556. Location: 640 S. Boardman.
SUNDAY April 3
The Church of the Holy Spirit
Join us for the Holy Eucharist. Begins at 8 am. For more information please call (505) 863-4695. Location: 1334 S. Country Club Drive.
MONDAY April 4
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Join us for a Board of Education Meeting. Begins at 6 pm. Location: Student Support Center, 700 South Boardman Dr., Gallup.
TUESDAY April 5
McKinley County Board of Commissioners
The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 9 am. This meeting will be held in the Commissioner Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
SBDC Branding Through Signage
The Small Business Development Center at UNM-Gallup is excited to introduce their new brand and signage with new signage—updating their old branding for a new and revised look. This introduction is beneficial to the clients we serve and to us in order to promote our services: as trusted partner, consistent branding nationwide, long-standing relationships, experience, and existence in community. For more information please call (505) 722-2220. Location: 106 W. Hwy 66.
WEDNESDAY April 6
Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)
An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Location: Children’s Branch, 200 W Aztec Ave. Free.
April Film Series: New Mexico Made Films
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free weekly movie. Popcorn provided. Starts at 5 pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: No Country for Old Men
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 April 7
Crafty Kids (All ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Cardboard Scrapbook
ONGOING
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.
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.
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.
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
SAVE THE DATE
Amateur Radio Test Session
On April 23, join us for the amateur radio test session. Starts at 12 pm. For more information please contact, Jimmy Graham (505) 713-0671 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: 413 Bataan Memorial Dr.
Authors Festival
The authors festival will feature 32 authors from the the southwest. There will be book signings, special panel presentations, and much more. Join us from 10 to 4 and don’t miss keynote speaker Anne Hillerman at 1 pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Authors Festival - Children’s Jamboree starts 1 pm at the Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec
Birdhouse Auction
The ninth annual birdhouse auction, for Relay for Life, will take place on May 1. Area artists and crafts persons who would like to contribute to this project are encouraged to pick up an instructional pamphlet and birdhouse instruction sheet. You may build your own. All entries must be submitted by April 17. Birdhouses will be photographed and added to the Website: www.gallupbirhouses.com. Many will be displayed at local businesses the week before the auction. The project is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Gallup Relay for Life Ups and Downs team. All proceeds go to the fight against cancer. For more information, please call Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175. Location: Sammy C’s Pub and Grill, 107 W Coal Ave.
Veterans Job Fair
On June 15, join us for the fourth annual Veterans Job Fair. The job fair helps all who’re seeking employment especially veterans. Participants will be provided a table, two chairs, and lunch. There is no fee for this event. Last year we had a great turnout and had 91 on-site job hires. We invite you to be part of this successful event. Starts at 9 am. For more information or for employers wishing to participate please call (505) 722-222- or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. I-40 Frontage Rd.
Events at Rio West Mall
April 25—Entry Deadline for RMCH Health Fair Poster Contest