FRIDAY, JULY 23
COLORFUL CHEMISTRY; TIE-DYE
4 pm outside the Children’s Branch near the playground for a tie-dye session. Join OFPL for amazing colorful chemistry Supplies are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis. You can also bring your own 100 percent cotton clothing to tie-dye! For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 to reserve your shirt.
MONDAY, JULY 26
CREATIVE CORNER
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube. Create your own art using materials found around your home. Courses are geared toward individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week our focus will be on Dragon Masks. Breathe fire with a “Raya and the Last Dragon”-inspired dragon mask. Learn how to create your own scaly mask using paper, glue, and markers. This is inspired by “Tails & Tales of Summer Reading 2021.” For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
TUESDAY, JULY 27
CODING WITH CODEUCATE
5 pm. Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom. Dive into the challenge of computer programming and coding! Learn more about computer literacy, an essential and in demand skill in today’s rapidly changing industry. Codeucate provides interactive classes in coding in the popular and most used computer languages and programming. Register online at ofpl.online to learn more about Codeucate services and enter to win a gift card. Must have parents or guardians permission to participate. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
WALK ON THE WILDSIDE STORYTIME – PRESCHOOL SONGS AND ACTIVITIES
11 am. Join us outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch for bilingual animal songs and stories. For the continued safety of our neighbors, we do ask attendees to continue social distancing and mask wearing. We’re also offering a preschool activity book available on a first come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.
TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING
4 pm @ Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Registration is not required, but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the LIVESTREAM courses. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
THURSDAY, JULY 29
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will help you with the Turtley Cool Turtle Bowls.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DISTRICT 1
6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.). Meet with District 1 Councilor Linda Garcia with your questions. For more information call (505) 879-4176.
ONGOING
THE 2021 LOBO ACADEMY SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Through July 30. To enroll for Fall 2021: Complete an UNMG TRIO/SSS application. For more information go to gallup.un.edu/trio/loboacademy.php
FIRE HYDRANT TESTING
7 am-7 pm Mon.-Sun. The Gallup Fire Dept. will conduct annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance. This includes capturing pressure readings, flowing water of the fire hydrant, cleaning, painting and documenting any inefficiency found. Customers who experience any discolored water problems after the tests are encouraged to turn on a cold-water faucet outside of the house and let it run for five to 10 minutes. A slight decline in water quality is common. If quality does not improve or further problems occur, contact the Gallup Water Department by calling the utility dispatcher at (505) 863-1200. Testing is scheduled to continue until August.
GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS SUMMER SCHEDULE
7:30 am-5:30 pm @ Student Support Center (640 Boardman).
GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
9 am-1 pm @ 13 school sites Mon-Thur, (Fri-Sun meals are picked up on Thursdays). To see the entire list of sites, go to gmcs.org
RMCHCS COVID VACCINATION CLINIC
8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). No appointments needed. For COVID testing please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
RMCHCS URGENT CARE HOURS
9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri.; 9 am-1 pm Sat; Closed - Sun.
RMCHCS RAPID CARE
9 am-6 pm. Closed weekends @ 1850 U. S. Rte. 66. urgent care visits, vaccines, primary care. (505) 488-2606.
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
8:30 am-4 pm; closed 12 pm-1 pm Mon.- Fri. @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
BBBS is seeking help after losing its air conditioning. It must replace both the air conditioning and the furnace system at a cost of $8,300. BBBS has suspended in-person match meetings out of its office. If you wish to help, visit bbbsmountainregion.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (505) 726-4285.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. Zoom discussions will be held in August. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
SUMMER READING 2021: TAILS AND TALES
All ages can participate in Summer Reading 2021! Children read four hours, vote in the Land of Enchantment Books Awards, or complete a Summer of STEM kit. Do one, two, or all three! Expand your horizons, read different genres and a variety of literature and complete a book bingo card. All age groups are eligible to win PRIZES. Return your bingo card to be entered into weekly prize drawings. Sign up at ofpl.online or request a paper log/bingo card with your curbside pick-up order. The last day to receive prizes is July 31. The last day to submit your bingo card and enter into a grand prize drawing is Sept. 1. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
VIRTUAL SHOW OPENING – ELTINE BIKÉYAH//LAND BY MARINA ESKEETS
12 pm LIVE on @gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram pages. This exhibition will be on view at ART!@# Gallery through August 4. ART123 is open Tues.-Sat. 12 pm-4 pm.
CIBOLA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
The club meets monthly. It is a non-profit 501c, and an all-volunteer organization made up of local amateur radio operators who assist local governments during emergencies, find lost people, and help citizens obtain their licenses to become amateur radio operators at no cost. Visitors and members must pay for their own meals.
