FRIDAY Dec. 9
Nathan N. Nez, Sr. Artist Exhibition
Through December, Nathan N. Nez, Sr.’s work will be on display at the Main Library. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Family Movie
4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Muppet Christmas Carol
SATURDAY Dec. 10
Winter Wonderland
1-4 pm: Join us to make snowman slime and snowflake ornaments. Play library bingo to win books. Find all the snowmen hiding in the library during our snowman scavenger hunt, and Santa might stop by for a visit, too. For more information, call (505) 726- 6120. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeater’s Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Sunday at 6 to 7 pm. at the Hozho Center, 216 W. Maloney. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.
ArtsCrawl: Starry Night
See two blacksmiths create sparks in artist demos. Curl up inside the Navajo Nation Museum’s pop-up planetarium and gaze at the stars while listening to winter stories. Help create a glow-in-the-dark mural. Grab a hot drink from your favorite downtown restaurant and do some holiday shopping at ART123 Gallery’s Holiday Art Market. 7 – 9 pm, downtown Gallup.
SUNDAY Dec. 11
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.
Support Gathering
Every Saturday throughout December, from 12 to 4 pm, there will be a Support Gathering for the NO Dakota Access Pipeline Water Protectors and Piñon Pipeline Project Resisters at the Gallup Cultural Center located at 201 E. Hwy. 66. The chapters to be impacted are Nageezi, Lybrook, Counselor, Pueblo Pintado, Whitehorse Lake, Baca-Prewitt and other Navajo Communities along the way.
Taize’ Workshop
6:30 pm: Join us for a special Advent service — a time of rest, silence, and spiritual refreshment before the busyness of the season. Take this opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before the new week starts. Music, chant, Scripture, and candlelight are part of this special service held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boardman Drive (151 N.M. 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments). For more info, call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.
Holiday Tour of Homes
The event is a fundraiser for the Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society. Tour four Beautiful Holiday Decorated Homes in the Gallup community. Meet and Greet at 5 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center, 2240 College Dr., where refreshments will be served. Vans depart 5:30 pm. Tours end at the New Mexico Cancer Center. Tickets $20, contact: Joyce Graves (505) 863-3075 or Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175.
MONDAY Dec. 12
Adopt a Grandparent
Bring joy to local elders by providing them with a gift. Navajo Health Education Program sponsors the event, which is looking for volunteers to adopt a grandparent from Ramah Senior Center, Tohatchi Senior Center, and Lupton Senior Center. Pick up a card from the tree at the NHEP office, (505) 726-8544; wrapped gifts should be dropped off no later than Dec. 12.
TUESDAY Dec. 13
GMCS Public Meeting
Gallup McKinley County Schools will be holding a public meeting in the SSC Boardroom at 640 S. Boardman Dr. to get public input on the facility needs of the district. This is for the update of the facilities MASTER plan. For more information, call: (505) 721-1107.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 14
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
New Student Orientation UNM-G
2-4 pm: For all incoming freshmen including transfer students. UNM-G, Student Services and Tech Center Room 200, 700 Gurley Ave.
Maker’s Club (ages 7 and up)
A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing. Each week features a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 5 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Holiday Hijinks Films
Free weekly movie. Popcorn provided. 5:30-8:30 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave. This week: The Night Before
Nooma
At 7 pm, Dec. 14 and 21, a dialogue study of some of the basic elements of Christian faith, with a video curriculum called Nooma created by Rob Bell will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 151 N.M. 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor apartments). Each week we will discuss a different topic of our faith. Persons of all faiths or no religious affiliation are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247.
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 Dec. 15
Jefferson Elementary-Christmas Program
Begins 8:30 am. For More Information, call (505) 721-3000. Jefferson Elementary, 300 Mollica Dr.
Crafty Kids (All ages)
Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
Bill of Rights Exhibition Kiosk
4 pm: The library will be hosting a special information kiosk for the 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was ratified on Dec. 15, 1791 and made officially part of the Constitution. The kiosk was created by the National Archives in Washington D.C. and contains facts and fun information about one of our country’s most sacred documents. Children’s Branch The kiosk will be on display through the end of the month. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.
ONGOING
ArtsCrawl
ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup.
Childbirth Education Class
RMCHC Women’s Health Unit offers childbirth education classes, at no charge, every second Saturday of the month in the RMCH Library, 1901 Red Rock Drive, from 9 am-1 pm. Contact WHU at (505) 863-7026.
City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board
First Monday of the month, from 3 - 5 pm. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling, and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information. Octavia Fellin Public Library: 115 W. Hill Ave.
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am - noon, Tue – Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. 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.
Gallup Solar
The nonprofit, Gallup Solar, is hosting free Solar 101 classes about all things related to off-grid solar systems on the first three Wednesdays of each month, 6 - 7 pm, at 113 E. Logan Ave. All welcome any week. No registration required. For info call: (505) 728-9246.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226 for details.
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. Note: Not held in December
SAVE THE DATE
Free Computer Classes in December!
Dec. 16, 10:30am – 12:30 pm: Beginning Facebook. The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of December. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. 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.
Family Movie
Dec. 16 at 4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Arthur Christmas
Nooma
At 7 pm, Dec. 21, a dialogue study of some of the basic elements of Christian faith, with a video curriculum called Nooma created by Rob Bell will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor apartments). Each week we will discuss a different topic of our faith. Persons of all faiths or no religious affiliation are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247.
RMCHCS Auxiliary Awards Scholarships
Scholarships each fall and spring semester to students pursuing an education in medical or health careers. Applicants must be full time students, have completed 12 college credit hours, and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Application deadline for the spring 2017 semester is Jan. 3. Applications are available at the UNM-Gallup Financial Aid Office and at the RMCH information desk. For more information call (505) 863-7325.
New Student Orientation UNM-G
Jan. 7: 9:30-11:30 am. For all incoming freshmen including transfer students. UNM-G, Student Services and Tech Center Room 200, 700 Gurley Ave.