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Community Calendar JAN. 27 – FEB. 2, 2017

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FRIDAY Jan. 27

Free Computer Classes in January

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of January. 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. Jan 27: PowerPoint for Beginners, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Family Movie

Jan. 27 at 4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: The Fox and the Hound

SATURDAY Jan. 28

Trashion Show Workshop

Jan. 28 at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill: 10 am – noon for those interested in participating in the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Trashion Show, April 15.

For information on how to register for the workshop, help on locating recycled materials, and more, contact Linda (505) 905-5966, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (505) 721-9879, or recyclegallup.org. For design ideas check out recyclesantafe.org/fashion-show and recyclerunway.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeater’s Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Sunday at 6 to 7 pm at the Hozho Center, 216 W. Maloney Ave. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

SUNDAY Jan. 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.

TUESDAY Jan. 31

Marketing & Promotion Workshop Series

For your small business. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm: How to Get Your Business Online. 1 – 4:30 pm: The Perfect Facebook Business Post. $15. Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy. 66, (505) 722-7220.

Community Providers Meeting

Noon to 1 pm: Open to all people providing services to the people of Gallup. Come and let us know how we can work with you and work together as a professional community. Sammy C’s Restaurant, 107 W. Coal Ave.

WEDNESDAY Feb. 1

Community Book Fair

Chief Manuelito Middle School will be hosting a Community Book Fair in the School Library from Feb. 1 – 14, 8 am - 4 pm daily, and all day during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Feb 6. Chief Manuelito Middle School, 1325 Rico 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

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.

February Film Series: African-American History Month

5:30 pm, popcorn is provided. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave. Film: Miracle at St. Anna

GMCS School Board Candidate Forum

Candidates for the School Board will be on hand to answer questions from panelists. There will be select and random questions drawn. Email your questions to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Student Support Center Boardroom (Central Office), 640 Boardman Ave. from 6:30-8:30 pm.

THURSDAY Feb. 2

Free Computer Classes in February

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. Today: Greeting Card Making w/Technology, 3-5 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family (all ages). Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Lunch-sack groundhog puppet

ONGOING

ArtsCrawl

ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup. Not held January and February.

Baby and You

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is offering childbirth education classes the first Saturday of the month beginning Jan. 7. Classes are from 9 am to 1 pm in the RMCH library, second floor. Classes are free. For more information, call Women’s Health unit at (505) 863-7026.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on first Monday each month from 3 to 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the second Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.

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.

Open-Mic Night

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

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.

Support Early Language and Literacy for School Success!

Gallup McKinley County Schools is currently recruiting pregnant women and teens in McKinley County with children ages birth to 5 years of age. There are no income guidelines and services are free to ALL community members. Learn more about this opportunity by contacting BeBe Sarmiento at (505) 721-1055.

Talking Service: Reading and Discussion Group for Veterans

At 6 pm, the library hosts Tuesday night sessions for veterans to discuss readings from the book, Standing Down. The New Mexico Humanities Council and Great Books Foundation have collaborated to sponsor Talking Service: A Reading and Discussion Program for Veterans in six sessions. Registration is required and is open only to veterans. To register, contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more info, contact Joe Lacayo at (505) 399-8197.

SAVE THE DATE

Breaking Ground: A Remix of Navajo Art - Group Art Show

Throughout the month of February, the library will host a group art show featuring art work by seven Navajo artists. The artists being featured include: Nathan Nez Sr., Terrel Singer, Leandra Yazzie, Antoinette Thompson, Jason Linlicheenie, Jonathan Curley, and Darvin Descheny. There will be a special welcoming reception on Feb. 3 at 6 pm. For more information please call (505) 863-1291 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Free Computer Classes in February

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. 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. 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Feb. 3: Introduction to Computer Skills. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Family Movie

Feb. 3 at 4 pm: a family film for everyone to enjoy. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Alice Through the Looking Glass

McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council Meeting

Feb. 4 at 2 pm: The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling opportunities in our region, updates on residential Gallup curbside recycling, the April 15 Trashion Show, plans for recycling outreach and more. For more information, check out the MCRC website recyclegallup. Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Ave.

120th Day of School

Feb. 8: Please make your your students are on the bus and in school!

Gallup Invents!

Feb. 8: A workshop for inventors and innovators. Find out about the many resources available in New Mexico. 1-4 pm, Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, 106 W. Hwy. 66, (505) 722-7220.

RMCHCS Auxiliary Community Blood Drive

Feb. 9, from 2 pm to 7 pm and Feb. 10, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the RMCH Third Floor Solarium. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a photo ID and your blood donor card if you have one. To sign up for an appointment, call United Blood Services at (505) 246-1457. Be sure to drink plenty of water and eat well before you come. For more information, call Bobbie at 863-6959 or Mary Ann at (505) 863-3098.

Non-denominational Monthly Taize’ Service

Feb. 12 at 4 pm: Join us for a special service — a time of rest, silence and spiritual refreshment. Take this opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before a new week begins.  Music, chant, Scripture, and candlelight are part of this hour held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boardman Drive (151 State Highway 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments). For more information, call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.

Plateau Sciences Society

The Plateau Sciences Society will meet at 2:30 pm on Feb. 19 at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Street in Gallup. Stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and critical environmental concerns in our area.  The community is welcome. Refreshments served. For information about the topic of the next meeting and more contact Martin Link, (505) 863-6459.

Gallup Interfaith Community Gathering

6:30 pm, Feb. 21 at Westminster Presbyterian Church: Bring a dish or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome. Bring a friend!  The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) on the hill near Orleans Manor Apartments. For more information about the gathering contact Rev. Lorelei Kay (505) 290-5357 or call the church at (505) 905-3247.

It’s a Generational Thing

March 11, ArtsCrawl: Chaco Canyon is turning 110 years old! Mark the occasion with Symphony Chaco, presented by the Gallup Community Concert Association, and have some intergenerational fun with student art shows, family-friendly hands-on workshops, and glimpses into historic downtown Gallup.