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Community Calendar october 4 - october 10, 2019

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FRIDAY, October 4

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.

iPhone.iPad Basics

10 am-1 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Bring in your device and learn the basics. Drop in anytime. For more information, contact the trainer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

The Grey Area: Mandatory Student Training

10:30 am @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), SSTC 200. For more information: Jayme This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-7508.

EMS Information Session

4:30 pm-6 pm @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), Nursing Building, Rm 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.

End of First Quarter – Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Canine Compadres class

5 pm Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (two miles North on County Road 19, Prewitt). 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

 

SATURDAY, October 5

Story Time

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

FAFSA Filing

9 am- 1 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), SSTC Building, Financial Aid Office. Brring FSA ID, 2018 W2s and taxes, Parent FSA ID, Parents’ 2018 W2s and taxes.

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.

Reawakenings Open Arena & Family Fun Night

6 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (two miles North on County Road 19, Prewitt). Arena open on Friday evenings. Games in the Tack room. Bring your own refreshments please. For more information: reawakenings.rockin-j.com

Chamber of Commerce: 2019 Historic Route 66 Fall Fiesta

8 am-5 pm @ Fire and Ice Park (Santa Fe Avenue, Grants). Green Chile Stew eating contest, a fire and ide throwdown, pumpkin painting, an All-Wheels Show & Shine Car show at City Hall Park from 11 am-2 pm and The Garage Pirates will grace the Fire and Ice Stage. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 287-4802

 

SUNDAY, October 6

Book Sale

9 am-12 pm @ First United Methodist Church (1800 Red Rock Dr.). Books will be purchased by the pound.

 

MONDAY, October 7

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.

SPA DAY – Relay For Life Fundraiser

11 am-6 pm @ UNM Cosmetology Department, basement of Gurley Hall (UNM, 705 Burley Ave, Gallup). A facial, manicure or pedicure for $5. The event is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team. To make an appointment (505) 863-7561. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information: Joyce, (505) 863-3075/ (505) 862-1457.

Board Meeting

6 pm-7 pm @ Gallup-McKinley Count Schools (640 S. Boardman), SSC Board Room

 

TUESDAY, October 8

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.

Clean Up Your Phone

4 pm-5 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Bring in your phone and learn how to clear the clutter. For more information, contact the trainer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Intensive

4 pm – 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Children with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because it is often not taught in public schools, will be able to learn cursive and calligraphy techniques. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120

City Council Meeting

6 pm @ City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.)

 

WEDNESDAY, October 9

Wednesday Night Films

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

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Cuentos y Canciones para ni?os! We’re building our bilingual skills with stories and songs in English and Spanish this month. This program is intended for children ages 2-4.

Open MakerSpace

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup).

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.

Scholarship Club

5 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec 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.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

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: Maracas.

Creative Coding

5 pm – 6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Learn coding basics with a creative twist. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Icons and Symbols of Our Regional Heritage

6:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and experience a visual journey. Regional artist Diana Molina will present the Spirit of New Mexico’s heritage through symbols and iconographic representations. Her photographic collection illustrates popular symbols and lesser known female icons. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Bath Bomb Making Class Fundraiser for Mammo Fund

6 pm @ La Ventana (110 Geis St., Grants). Fundraiswer to support the Cibola Hospital Mammo Fund to provide financial aid to patients without insurance or without the insurance to cover mammography services. Each person will make and take home three large bath bombs. Tickets are $30 each.

UNM-Gallup Fall Break

Early Release-Data Day for all Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Today will be an early release day

 

ONGOING

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

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.

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.

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

Nihíshá? (What About Us?) Disability Awareness Walk

8 am starts at Hwy 264 and Rte. 12 to the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Window Rock, Ariz. Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information: Hoskie Benally with the Native American Disability Law Center (505) 566-5880.

Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Diné 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 Día 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.