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Community Calendar August 9-15, 2019

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FRIDAY,  August 9

Summer Nightly Indian Dances

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. Admission is free.  For more information call (505) 722-2228.

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium.  For more information, call (505) 879-9460

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.

SATURDAY,  August 10

Native American Arts & Crafts

9 am @ Gallup Native Arts Market in Courthouse Square. Photo exhibition opens at 9 am. Lecture and demonstration start at 4 pm. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

We READ, We TALK Book Club

2 pm @ Main Library. The final discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505)-863-1291.

Story Time

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet.  Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

Acoma Pueblo: San Lorenzo Feast Day

10 am @ Acomita Village. For more information: www.acomaskycity.org; (505( 552-7861.

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting

2 pm @ the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. The public is invited to learn about recycling opportunities, receive updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, and to volunteer. For information call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The August Show at ART123 Gallery

7 pm-9 pm August 10 – September 10 Celebrate Gallup’s history, diversity and community with paintings, photography, ceramics and jewelry by over 20 local artists. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Rose Eason (505) 488-2136

SUNDAY,  August 11

Groundbreaking for New St. Kateri Shrine

2 pm @ Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Mile Marker 167, NM Hwy 602, Gallup. The Diocese of Gallup, Knights of Columbus, and the Southwest Indian Foundation will break ground on a new shrine to honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American Catholic saint. Construction on the new shrine is for completion tentatively scheduled for August of 2021.

Taizé  Candlelight Service

4 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sunday, August 11. For more information call Kathy Mezoff: (505) 870-6136.

MONDAY,  August 12

Faculty Development Week

9 am-3:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup. Campus Wide Convocation, Environmental Scan and addresses by Roseanna McGinn, Dr. Tracy Lassiter and others.

Book Signing with Local Author: Christine Reidhead

6 pm @ Main Library. Local author Christine Reidhead will sign her book, How to Ace a Job Interview: A Simple Guide to Landing Any Interview. Reidhead is an Educator and Humanitarian. She is an Assistant Professor and the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Organization, AfrikRising. For more information: https://christinereidhead.com/

Job Hunting with Google/ Resumes with Results

11 am - in conjunction with the book signing For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tech Time: Job Hunting with Google

11 am-12 pm and 4 pm- 5 pm @ Main Library.

Tech Time: Resumes with Results

12 pm-1 pm and 5 pm-6 pm @ Main Library. Build a Resume and Find Your Dream Job.

TUESDAY,  August 13

Faculty Development Week

9 am-3:00 pm @ UNM-Gallup. CCTE Faculty Meeting, Campus Outreach and Engagement, Diversity Initiative, and Assessment Committee.

Auditions

7 pm @ Gallup Repertory Theater, 306 W. Coal Ave. For Wait Until Dark and Medea by Euripedes.

Regular City Council Meeting

6 pm @ City Hall

WEDNESDAY,  August 14

Faculty Development Week

9 am-7:00 pm @ UNM-Gallup. Academic Division Meetings and Adjunct Faculty Orientation with Dr. Kristian Simcox and Dr. Daniel Primozic @ CH 248 Auditorium.

Beginning 3D Printing for Tweens (ages 8-13)

4 pm @ Children’s Library Branch, for a crash course in 3D printing. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: 50/50.

Future Foundations: Baby Bounce & Boogie

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center. Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents. Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome! Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 285-3542.

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet.  Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

THURSDAY,  August 15

Faculty Development Week

10 am-4:00 pm @ UNM-Gallup.Council of Chairs Meeting, Navigating Difficult Workplace Interactions, Onlind/Distance Learning Task Force.

Tech Time: Get Creative with Creative Bug

5 pm – 6 pm @ Children’s Branch.

The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Feast Day

8 am @ Laguna Pueblo. Harvest & Other Dances, Mesita Village. Open to the Public.

For more information: (505) 552-6654

Crafty Kids (all ages)

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

ONGOING

Gallup Storytellers Toastmasters

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant, 1400 East Highway 66, Gallup. Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome. For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

Recycling Council

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street. McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

Recycling Depot

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month.  The Recycling Depot 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.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

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

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday @ 113 E. Logan. Free community classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 728-9246.

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.

Rockin J Reawakenings Dog Training

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

Rockin J Reawakenings Horse Demo

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings basic self-defense class

1 pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings Welcome Center

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Chess Club

4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

Free HIV Rapid Testing

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday - Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, 1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Celebrate Recovery

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays @ 1375 Elva Dr.  A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call  (505) 870-2175.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

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

Community Pantry

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

Friday Night Hootenanny

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. Gallup’s longest-running live show!

Gallup Solar

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

Habitat for Humanity yard sale

9 am-1 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

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