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Community Calendar May 27-June 2, 2016

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FRIDAY May 27

 

Family Movie (all ages)

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: The Mighty Ducks

Rough Stone Ranch

Join us for a Healing the Land Workshop. Register online at Capacity Builders: capacitybuilders.info. Special guest Arnold Clifford will be conducting a plant ID tour on the ranch. Begins: 9 am. For more information please call (505) 326-4245. Location: Rough Stone Ranch.

Schools Out Sports Slam

Join the library for an exciting day of sports-related fun. We’re having an Xbox Kinect Party. Get up and get active from 2-4 pm. After the party, stick around for sport movies for the entire family. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral holds its second Annual Spanish Market and Fiesta from May 27-29. This weekend event features nationally acclaimed artists from New Mexico and Arizona who specialize in contemporary and traditional Spanish Colonial Art. Their work will be on display and available for sale. Many of the artists provide special lectures and demonstrations on their artistic process. The event features a classic car show, $10,000 raffle, and activities for kids. Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral, 415 E. Greene Ave.

SATURDAY May 28

Overeaters Anonymous

Meetings every Saturday at 10 am, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr, corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room. Contact (505) 307-5999 or (505) 721-9208.

SUNDAY May 29

Church of the Holy Spirit

Join us for the Holy Eucharist. Begins: 10:30 am. For more information, please call (505) 863-4695. Location: 1334 S. Country Club Dr.

Monday 30

VFW Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Join us for the VFW Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. For more information please (505) 722-2228. Location: Courthouse Square.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Submit your art for a NNJOM Art Contest. The Navajo Nation Johnson-O’Malley is accepting artwork for its Art Contest. Deadline: May 30. For more information please call (505) 721-1000.

The City Gallup

Memorial Day—offices closed

TUESDAY May 31

Gallup-McKinley County Summer School

EMPOWER Educational Consulting presents a three-day workshop. This course was designed specifically for GMCS educators and students. Teachers please select three, two-hour sessions per day. A light breakfast, snacks, and drinks will be provided. For more information, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit: empowerc.com. Begins: 8 am. Location: Jefferson Elementary, 300 Mollica Dr.

UNM-Gallup SBDC

Join us for a Proposal Development Workshop. The UNM Gallup SBDC in collaboration with the Navajo Technical Innovation Center is proud to announce a Free Proposal Development Workshop. Begins: 1:30 pm. For more information please call (505) 905-7813. Location: Navajo Tech Innovation Center, 309 B E. Historic Hwy 66.

Summer Nightly Indian Dances

Join us on May 31-Aug. 6 for Summer Nightly Indian Dances. This is a 24-year running event. Begins: 7 pm. Location: Gallup Courthouse Square. For more information please call (505) 722-2228.

WEDNESDAY June 1

Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)

An active and energetic and free program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Children’s Branch, 200 W Aztec Ave.

Makerstate Initiative Workshop

Join the library for a Makerstate Initiative Workshop: 3D Printing. This workshop will show you how 3D printing can serve you and spark your creativity. Registration is required: see the front desk for more information. Begins: 5:30 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

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.

THURSDAY June 2

Makerstate Initiative Workshop: E-Jewelry

Join the library for a Makerstate Initiative Workshop: E-Jewelry. This workshop will teach users how to recycle electronics and up-cycle them into unique jewelry. Registration is required: see the front desk for more information. Begins: 5:30 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

ONGOING

Cars N Coffee

Every Sunday in the Camille’s parking lot from noon to 2 pm. Check out cars – new, old, vintage, and bikes. Cruise at 1:30 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. 2nd St.

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.

Friday Night Hootenanny

Gallup’s longest running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. 2nd St..

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.

Recycling Council

McKinley Citizens 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 Recylegallup.org.

SAVE THE DATE

NNHR Commission Meeting

On June 3, join the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission for a regular meeting. The regular meeting is open to the public. Begins: 10 am. For more information, please call (928) 871-7436. Location: St. Michaels Professional Bldg. 1, Ste. 112, St. Michaels Navajo Nation (AZ), 86511.

GHS Relay for Life

On June 3, join the Gallup High School Relay for Life Team, Team Bengals, for a late-night swim party. Youth ages 14-years-old and older are invited to join us for movies, aquatic games, and races. Admission: $4 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Begins: 9 pm. For more information, please call Pam (505) 870-6205. Location: Gallup Aquatic Center, 620 Boardman Dr.

Community Coffeehouse

On June 4, join us the Community Coffeehouse for open-mic. This is a fun and free celebration of music, poetry, and storytelling. All ages are welcome. Begins: 6:30 pm. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive.

Treaty Day Roughstock Rodeo

On June 4, join us for the Treaty Day Roughstock Rodeo. Events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. Added Attraction: Fruit Scramble. Admission: $5 per person. Starts: 11:30 am. For more information, please call (928) 797-0575 or (505) 728-3654. Location: Dean C. Jackson Arena, Window Rock, AZ.

Summer Sports Camps

Summer is coming and it’s time for the kids to get out of the house. Rehoboth Christian School will be offering basketball and soccer camp this summer. The schedule is as follows: June 6-9: Soccer camp for students going into grades 1-9. For more information please contact Coach Donkersloot (505) 863-4412. June 20-23: Basketball Camp for students going into grades 3-9. For more information, please contact Kevin Zwiers (505) 863-4412. If you’d like to enroll your son or daughter in a summer sports camp, please stop by the Rehoboth Administration building for an application or visit: rcsnm.org.

Cancer Survivorship Conference

On June 9-10, join us for a cancer survivorship conference. Increase community engagement in and knowledge of patient-centered research. Begins: 8 am. For more information please call, (505) 862-2029 or email:  HYPERLINK “mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Navajo Nation Cultural Museum, Window Rock, AZ.

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 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 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.

Sports Warriors Club Presents

On June 25, join us for the eight annual Jim Thorpe Community 5K run and Native American Championship 5K. Other events include: one- and two-mile walks, toddler 300 meter dash, and a kids 12 and under 1K run. Register before the price goes up, please visit: nativeamerican5kchampionships.org. For more information please call (505) 710-3323 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .