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Community Calendar September 27 - october 3, 2019

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FRIDAY, September 27

Get Up & Game

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

Life Sized PAC-Man

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Insert your quarters and play in a life-sized PAC-Man game. “Eat” your way through the first two levels of PAC-Man before the ghosts catch you.

EMS Information Session

4:30 pm-6 pm UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup) HCC Building, room 126. Receive pre-hospital training and earn a certificate in First Responder, m EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate, or an Associate degree in EMS. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-7624.

SATURDAY, September 28

Story Time

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Cuentos y Canciones para niños! We’re building our bilingual skills with stories and songs in English and Spanish this month.

Loteria

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Learn the game Loteria and win prizes. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

Mt. Taylor 50K

7 am @ La Mosca Lookout.This not-for-profit 50K is a scenic yet challenging mountain ultra created by runners, for runners. Once you see the course, you’ll wonder why you’ve never been here before. Register and come see this hidden part of New Mexico for yourself!

SUNDAY, September 29

El Calderon Guided Hike

1 pm Meet at the El Calderon Trailhead on Route 53. El Malpais National Monument: El Calderon Guided Hike. Join a ranger for a moderate guided hike of the 3.8 mile El Calderon trail. Learn about the different plants, animals, and geology that make up this unique area. The ranger will guide everyone up 200 ft in elevation, to the top of the El Calderon volcanic crater. For directions and other questions, call (505) 876-2783.

MONDAY, September 30

Fall 2019 Grad Express

9 am-4 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup) Gurley Hall Common Area. Get ready for graduation this semester. For more information: (505) 863-7706.

TUESDAY, October 1

Promotional Mammogram Screenings

Oct 1-31 Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Servcices (1901 Red Rock Dr.) will provide Diagnostic Imaging. Mon - Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat 8 am – 1 pm. Call (505) 863-7022 for an appointment. No physician referral necessary. Cash price: $75.

Chess Club

4 pm- 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). 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.

Scholarship Club

5 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Join the Money Club to learn more about college success and money.Each session in October will cover the same material. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Fall 2019 Grad Express

9 am-4 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup) Gurrley Hall Common Area. Get ready for graduation this semester. For more information: (505) 863-7706.

Canine Compadres class

3:30 am @ Grants Dog Park (1256-1298 Lobo Canyon Rd, Grants). We cover obedience, service dog training and support. Please make sure your dog is on a leash and obey all posted dog park rules. For more information: reawakenings.rockin-j.com

WEDNESDAY, October 2

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) This week’s film: Cesar Chavez

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Get ready for rhythm and rhyme at Storytime! We’re using rhyme to help build our language skills. 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 2-4.

Fall 2019 Grad Express

9 am-4 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup) Gurrley Hall Common Area. Get ready for graduation this semester. For more information: (505) 863-7706.

MakerSpace: Heat Tools Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Get in touch with your creative side and learn new techniques and technologies. This month we’re bringing the heat with our heat tools. Make projects using shrink plastic, polymer clay, and fuse beads. Intended for ages 8 and older.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

Crafty Kids (all ages)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup): Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Mexican Coco Suns.

Scholarship Club

5 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Join the Money Club to learn more about college success and money.Each session in October will cover the same material. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Nursing Program Information Session

1 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), Nursing Building, room 135. Topics to be addressed: Associates Degree in Nursing Program of Study and Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program of Study.

Introduction To Government Contracting

10 am-12 pm @ Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room (106 W. Hwy. 66, Gallup) Registration info: PTAC nmptac.org/events; (505) 224-5965.

ONGOING

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H-1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879-9460.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Recycling Council

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street (105 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). 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.

Future Foundations: Baby Bounce & Boogie

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants). 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.

Habitat for Humanity yard sale

9 am-12 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.

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday (113 E. Logan, Gallup). 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 (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). 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 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 .

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, Gallup). 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, Gallup). 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., Gallup) 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., Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

Community Pantry

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup). 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) Gallup’s longest-running live show!

 

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays (113 E. Logan, Gallup). 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-12 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.

SAVE THE DATE

Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Din? weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class on the third Friday of every month beginning October 18th at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) from 10 am- 3 pm. Becenti is a lifetime weaver from Coyote Canyon who learned about weaving from her mother as a child. Her interest and inspiration in weaving peaked after taking weaving classes at Ft. Wingate Boarding School. Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Navajo style. Methods for improving weaving techniques as well as different rug designs and tools used will be discussed. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.


Sugar Skull Decorating Party

Celebrate D?a de Los Muertos at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6pm with OFPL and the Miyamura High School Spanish Club. Decorate a sugar skull to take home and one to share on the community altar. Supplies will be provided. For more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

 

Magic for Muggles

Join us at Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) on Friday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of magical adventure as we get sorted into our Hogwarts houses and begin our journey through the wizarding world. Make your own wand and watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. For more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

Halloween Trivia Night

Come one, come all. Engage with other members of the community with Halloween trivia. Join us at Sammy C’s (107 W Coal Ave, Gallup) Saturday, October 26 from 7pm -10 pm for a spooky night filled with tricks and treats. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

All Hallow’s Read

Join us for an All Hallow’s Read Celebration at the Children’s Library (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) Thursday, October 31st at 4:00 pm. Decorate your own trick or treat bags and compete in the book and cupcake walk. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.