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Community Calendar Feb. 15 - 21, 2019

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FRIDAY, Feb. 15

UNM Gallup Faculty Assembly Meeting

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. SSTC200

Computer Class: PowerPoint for Beginners

10:30 am - 12:30 pm @Main Branch. Free computer training. Class size limited to 10. Registration not required.

ESL Planning Meeting

5 pm - 6 pm @Main Branch. Anyone interested in taking an ESL class to help English language learners increase their skills, should attend a short meeting. For more information contact Markos at (505) 863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Get Up and Game

12 pm - 4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime! Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

Four-Week Study on Privilege and Race

6:30 pm.  Potluck and Discussion.  A Study on Privilege and Race to be held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church. RSVP to Pastor Lorelei Kay at (505) 290-5357,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SATURDAY, Feb. 16

Story Time

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages two to four.

SUNDAY, Feb. 17

Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America

2 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church will show the documentary based on the book by Juan Gonzales, co-host of Democracy Now! For more information call the church office (505) 905-3247.

The Great Divorce

4 pm - 5:30 pm. A study of the book by C. S. Lewis will be held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church on the four Sundays in February at the home of the pastor. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ;  (616) 502-9681

MONDAY, Feb. 18

Both branches of Library closed for Presidents Day.

Gallup McKinley County Schools closed.

Create, Sell, Bank Seminar Program

10 am - 11 am How to generate a business idea with Sandra Begaye @UNM Gallup  SSTC 200 OR online via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/574987224 Register: https:/UCBusinessIdea.eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, Feb. 19

Gallup McKinley County Schools Board Meeting

6 pm - 8 pm in the SSC Boardroom 640, Gallup

Tech Time at the Senior Center

10:30 am - 12:30 pm @Northside Senior Citizens Center. Computer classes designed for anyone 55+ to focus on basic computer skills. (505) 722-4740 for information; or (505) 863-1291 for tech questions

McKinley County Regular Commissioner Meeting

9 am The Board will consider the first reading of an Ordinance for a LEDA project for Economic Development incentives, and take public comment, and choose a CDBG construction project to submit an application on.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Library. This week’s film: TBA

Story Time

10:30 am - 11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 9:30 am. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

THURSDAY, Feb. 21

Crafty Kids (all ages)

4 pm - 5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD

Scholarship Club

6 pm - 7 pm @ Main Branch. The purpose of a Scholarship Club is to find scholarships outside the mainstream to increase the chance of getting funds for college. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ONGOING

Spare Change Feeds Families

The Community Pantry and Hope Garden are collecting your spare change to feed McKinley County families. The campaign which continues throughout February. Contact Adam Knappe, Project Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (206) 407-6271

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm - 10 pm. Every Second Friday. The New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium will be the site of the Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction. Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Rug Displays will begin thereafter.  (505) 879-9460 http://crownpointrugauction.com/

Pixel Art Fridays at the Children’s Branch Library

2 pm - 6 pm, 200 West Aztec Avenue Gallup. Create your own 8-bit masterpieces inspired by your favorite retro video games every Friday at the Children’s Branch. Stop in anytime between 2 pm and closing.

Sustainable Gallup Board

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets first Monday each month at 3:30 pm - 5  pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 722-0039 for information.

2nd Look on 2nd Street

6 pm - 8 pm monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. 2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 pm. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6 pm - 8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

Meets on the first Monday from 3:30 pm - 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Meets Wednesday, 6 pm - 7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

Community Providers

All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. Please contact Bill Camarota This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ben Welch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . RMCHCS East Campus, 12 pm in the Chapel.

Friday Night Hootenanny

Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7 pm - 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 Road.

Gallup Solar

Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Wednesdays from 6 pm - 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

Habitat for Humanity - work sessions

Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week. To serve at decision making meetings or volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

McKinley County Health Alliance

McKinley County Health Alliance meets the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am - 1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome. Call (505) 906-2671.

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Location: 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. Time: 6 pm, every Thursday. Phone: (505) 722-8973

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

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 Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

Recycling Depot

The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12 pm - 1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

SAVE THE DATE

Lynx Friday - Open House

Rehoboth Christian School is inviting prospective families to visit its school and campus.  Lynx Fridays will be offered every Friday beginning February 22 and will end on May, 10. Choose between two different time slots - 8:15 am or 1 pm.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call or (505) 726-9692.

Four-Week Study on Privilege and Race

6:30 pm. Friday Nights – Potluck and Discussion, 6:30 pm. Feb. 22.  A study on Privilege and Race to be held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church. RSVP to Pastor Lorelei Kay at (505) 290-5357,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rehoboth Christian School Admissions Open House

Feb. 28, 5 pm - 7 pm.

Looking to sign your child up for school next year? Check out Rehoboth Christian School by attending their weeknight Open House on Thursday, February 28 from 5 pm - 7 pm.  The new Rehoboth High School will be available to tour. You can call or email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-4412)

Marketing and Planning for Small Business

Feb. 26,  9 am - 1 pm. Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. Register in advance. Gallup SBDC; (505) 722-2220; https://nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/

Small Business Development Center Workshop

Mar 12, 10 am - 2 pm.  New Mexico Workers’ Compensation and CRS Tax Workshop Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room  (505) 722 - 2220; www.nmsbdc.org/gallup Free. Please register online.