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Community Calendar JULY 15-21, 2016

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FRIDAY July 15

Family Movie (all ages)

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Alice in Wonderland

Mad Skills Talent Showcase

Join the Rio West Mall for a Mad Skills Talent Showcase event. Come show off your amazing talent at this fun event. If you have talent we want to see it. It’s free to enter and can invite your friends to cheer you on. Schedule a time by calling (505) 722-7281 or you may show up with your talent. Begins: 5 pm. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. I-40/ Frontage Rd.

SATURDAY July 16

Curious Chris the Singing Scientist

Join the Octavia Fellin Public Library for an afternoon of science and music. Curious Chris is part musician and part scientist. He’ll teach and entertain the kids and show them how to be curious, too. Sponsored by Butler’s Office Equipment and Supply. This is an all-day event. For more information, please call (505) 863-1291. Location: Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

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 July 17

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 July 18

6th Annual Run—for a Stronger and Healthier Navajo Nation

On July 11 - 18, join us for a Navajo Nation special diabetes project at the sixth Annual: Running for a Stronger and Healthier Navajo Nation event. There will be a relay run across the Lukachukai and Chuska mountains in collaboration with the office of the President and Vice President’s bicycle ride and elite runners. For more information, please call (928) 871-6278.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Join us for a Board of Education Meeting. Begins: 6 pm. For more information, please call (505) 721-1000. Location: Student Support Center, 640 Boardman Dr.

TUESDAY July 19

Reading Challenge

Join the library and help commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize. Book of the week: Lovely, Dark, Deep by Joyce Carol Oates. Begins at 6 pm. Location: Main Library Meeting Room, 115 W. Hill Ave.

McKinley County

Join us for a Commission Meeting. Begins: 9 am. For more information, please call (505) 863-1400. Location: 207 W. Hill St.

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

Kids Tech Corner (ages 6 to 12)

Learn to do simple computer coding and other fun activities. Starts: 4pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Free

MS Word for Beginners

The Octavia Fellin Public Library is offering computer training: MS Word for Beginners. Begins: 3 pm. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Register at front desk or 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.

WEDNESDAY July 20

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. Make: How do fish breath?

Wednesday Night Movies

Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 5:30 pm. Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: Krampus

Open-Mic-Night

Local talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 W. Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

THURSDAY July 21

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. Make: Scratch Art Book Mark

The City Of Gallup

Join us for a BID Board Meeting. Begins: 3 pm. Location: Rico Motor Conference Room, 220 S. Fifth St.

City Of Gallup

Join us for a neighborhood meeting with Councilor Fran Palochak District 4. We invite residents of District 4 to visit with Councilor Fran Palochak at our meeting beginning at 6 pm. Councilor Palochak will be there to listen to your concerns. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas and we welcome your compliments and complaints. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend or two. Residents outside of District 4 are also welcome to attend. For more information, please call (505) 863-1220. Begins: 6 pm. Location: Tobe Turpen Elementary School, 3310 Manuelito Dr.

ONGOING

100th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize—Reading Challenge

Join the library and help commemorate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize. The Octavia Fellin Public Library is one of six libraries in New Mexico to partner with the New Mexico Humanities Council for a special reading grant: Five Pulitzers in Five Months. As a recipient of this grant, the library will read and discuss five Pulitzer winning and nominated books. Discussions will be held Tuesdays at 6pm. Location: Main Library Meeting Room, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Summer Indian Dances

Join us for Summer Nightly Indian Dances from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Summer Nightly Indian Dances have been happening in the Gallup area for 24 years. We are excited to be in our new facility at the Gallup Courthouse Square. Visitors to Gallup can take the opportunity to visit and learn from the many different dance groups. For more information, please call (505) 722-2228. Begins: 7 pm. Location: The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third.

Summer Reading Program

Run, don’t walk to the Octavia Fellin Library’s Summer Reading Program: June 11-July 30. This year, we’re focusing on health and fitness. Our theme is: On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! For more information, please call (505) 863-1291 or visit: octaviafellin.libguides.com

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. Second St., Gallup.

Community Pantry

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

Friday Night Hootenanny

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

Rippy and the SILLYETTES

On July 22, join us for good food and music. Local talent takes center stage — Rippy and the Sillyettes — from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

Benefits Fair and Recruitment Drive

On July 30, join us for a Benefits Fair and Recruitment Drive: Operation Veterans Wellness. There will be a Gourd Dance honoring Veterans from 1 - 4 pm in the front parking lot near Big Bear Furniture. Begins: 10 am. For more information, please call (505) 722-9470. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W I-40 Frontage Rd.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools

On August 2, join us for the Johnson-O’Malley Indian Education Committee meeting. The tentative agenda will be posted on the district website: gmcs.k12.nm.us at least three days before the scheduled meeting. For more information, please contact Carmen Moffett (505) 721-1036. Location: GMCS Student Support Center.

Worker’s Compensation Workshop

On August 2, join the SBDC and UNM-Gallup for a workshop: Worker’s Compensation 101. What you don’t know could cost you. Learn about employer responsibilities and rights. You’ll develop the skills to navigate the system for your business. Begins: 10:30 am. For more information, please call (505) 722-2220. Location: Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy. 66.

Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

On September 7, join us for the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant. There will be sheep butchering, bread making, contemporary and traditional skills, and an interview by the Navajo Panel of Judges. Hand deliver your contestant application packet no later than July 26 at 9 am. For more information, please contact Dinah Wauneka This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Barbara Phillips This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Office of Miss Navajo Nation: (928) 871-6379. Contestant application packets are available at: Office of the Navajo Nation Museum, Hwy 264 and Loop Road.

Basic Computer Classes

On September 27 - 28, join the SBDC for a Community Ed Personal Enrichment event. Topics include: computer vocabulary, operation of programs, email information, Internet aid for online search, and creating your own documents. Course fee: $100. Additional class dates: October 4 - 5 and 11 - 12. Begins: 5 pm. For more information, please call Denise Silva (505) 863-7743 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: UNMG Calvin Hall 200 College Rd.

Fort Defiance Soccer Club (ages 4 to 19)

Join us for the Fort Defiance Soccer Club. Registration is open until August 1. For more information, please visit: fortdefiancesc.com.

Polka in the Pines

On August 7, The Gallup Slavic Lodges presents Polka in the Pines. The show features: Thomas Brothers and the Hot Shots. Adult and kid games will be available. Bring cash and win a prize. You could be the lucky winner of Heads or Tails. Enjoy traditional Slavic Picnic food and polka music. Tickets: $20 adult (ages 11 and up), $5 for children 5-10 years- of- age, children under the age of five are free. Begins at noon. For more information, please call Darlene Yochham (505) 863-5773. Location: Z-Lazy-B Ranch, Fort Wingate.

Balancing the Books 1-2

On August 16-18, join the SBDC for a Community Ed Personal Enrichment event. This course will provide instruction in the basic principles of accounting for non-accounting personnel and small business owners. Learn the necessary skills to perform essential accounting and record keeping operations. Course fee: $100. Additional class dates: August 23-25. Begins: 5 pm. For more information, please call Denise Silva (505) 863-7743 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: UNMG Calvin Hall 203.