FRIDAY, March 13
Blind Date with a Book
Check out a book from our display through the month and rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card with each book. Return the card to the library by March 15 and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our facebook or Instagram pages for a second entry into the drawing. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
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.
Using Google Drive
10 am-11 am @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn to use your free cloud space in Google and the other tools available with your gmail account. Must have a gmail account or be able to make one.
Manga Club: Drawing Manga Characters
4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Learn to draw manga characters like Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) in this interactive workshop. All supplies provided. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
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.
SATURDAY, March 14
A Pi/Pie Day Fundraiser for Cancer Research
10 am-2 pm @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Patio Room (306 S. 2nd St.). Sat. March 14 Eat pie for breakfast, lunch, coffee break of a midnight snack. This event sponsored by the American Cancer Sopciety Gallup Relay for Life Ups & Downs Team. For more information:Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175; (505) 297-9515.
Hatch It! Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Sat. March 14 9:30 am-12 pm @ 205 W. Coal Ave.For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 879-0366
Warrior Women Film Screening
6 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) Special film screening of Warrior Women. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
Drip Painting Demonstration
4 pm – 6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrate Youth Art Month with an interactive workshop learning to use acrylic paint to create random patterns with a drip technique. All completed works will be displayed for the month of March. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
Wings of Enchantment
2 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Learn about butterflies through stories and an opportunity to feed them with Wings of Enchantment Butterfly Farm. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
Team Bengals Relay for Life
3 pm-6 pm @ north side of Denny’s (836 N. US 491). Funcraiser. Ten percent of register receipts and all tips will be donated to American Cancer Society. For more information: Pam (505) 870-6205.
Comradery Get Together
2 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). We will have food and it should be warm. Bring the family.
Reawakenings’ Self-defense
10 am @ Future Foundations Family Center multi purpose room (551 Washington Ave, Grants). Join Matt, Sherwin and Dillon for our self defense training. We will be doing demos and signing people up for class! offer practical self-defense training based on basic kickboxing and development of individual attributes, focusing on personal awareness and ability to react to physical threat for all ages. Everyone is welcome. We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece.
Public Hearings on Uranium
Public hearings on uranium will continue this week when the Naabik’íyáti’ Committee will convene in Tuba City. For more information: navajonationcouncil.org
Story Time Saturdays
11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Rocking and rolling to rhythm and rhyme. Storytime is dancing into spring with interactive stories and activities to get you moving and grooving.
SUNDAY, March 15
Team Bengals Relay for Life
3 pm-6 pm @ north side of Denny’s (836 N. US 491). Funcraiser. Ten percent of register receipts and all tips will be donated to American Cancer Society. For more information: Pam (505) 870-6205.
Black History & Presidents
2 pm @ Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave.). Plateau Sciences Society will present films and discussion about African-American women who were instrumental to freeing slaves and fighting for civil rights, including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Dorothy Height, as well as selected U. S. presidents who owned slaves and some who helped African-Americans, including Lincoln and LBJ. Refreshments are welcome. A business meeting will follow. For more information: Martin Link (505) 863-6459; Rachel Kaub (505) 980-5437.
MONDAY, March 16
Self-Care Monday
5:30 pm-6:30 pm pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Enjoy an afternoon of pampering as wek make DIY cosmetics. All supplies provided. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
Dungeons & Dragons
4 pm-6:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). The story continues. Stock up your inventory with supplies and rest well for the fight against dark magic and evil minions to face the ultimate boss lie ahead. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
Protect Yourself Online
3 pm-4 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn to protect your identity and information while online by following safety measures and making good habits.
Stay Safe Online for Kids
2 pm-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Class designed for children under 16 to learn how to stay safe while participating in online activities.
GMCS Spring Break
From March 16-20. All Gallup McKinley County Schools will be closed.
TUESDAY, March 17
Video Editing Workshop
5 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Learn to edit video clips to create short films or feature length films. Must attend one workshop to be eligible for competition prize in the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
Irish Step Dance Demonstration
4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Irish Step Dance Demonstration. Watch and learn a few moves. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
Regular County Commission Meeting
9 am-12 pm @ Commission Chambers (207 West Hill Ave.).
WEDNESDAY, March 18
Storytime Wednesdays
10:30 am – 11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Rocking and Rolling to Rhythm and Rhyme! Storytime is dancing into spring with interactive stories and activities to get you moving and grooving.
Wednesday Night Movies at the Library
5:30 pm-7 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). This week’s film: Charlie’s Angels
Explora
3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Explora Science Center is visiting. Experience the motion and movement of science. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
THURSDAY, March 19
Crafty Kids
4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Spring Agamographs – Make pictures that change like the seasons, depending on how you view them.
Escape Room
11 am-7 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Can you solve the puzzles, find the clues and escape the room before time runs out? Test your brain power. Register your team to take on the challenge. To register or for more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
Spring into STEM
11 am-1 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrate spring with science and engineering projects about plants and nature. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.
ONGOING
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.
Navajo Rug Weaving Class
10 am-3 pm Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) from on the third Friday each month. 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.
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.
No Half Stepping
9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.
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-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.
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
Gallup Downtown Night Out
7 pm-9 pm @ Downtown Gallup Sat. March 28 Special deals, food, art, music. This monthly event will take place on the last Saturday of the month/ March includes Angela’s Cafe open special hours and Trivia at Sammy C’s with open mic night and dance classes. For more information:downtownnightout.com
