FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5
2021 DIVERSITY SUMMIT
9:30 am-3:50 pm @ https://bit.ly/3mgd4mi.Virtual event on Diversity/Inclusion: Theory to Practice. For more information contact L. D. Lovett Ed. S. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-7540. 9 am Register online @ https://bit.ly/317k3G5.
BOOK TALK WITH BRIAN LEE YOUNG
2 pm. Join OFPL LIVE on Facebook @galluplibrary or Zoom for a book talk with Brian Lee Young, author of “Healer of the Water Monster.” When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer. Still, he loves spending time with Nali, and with his uncle Jet—though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. Register at ofpl.online for a copy of “Healer of the Water Monster” by Brian Lee Young now through November 5. 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.
WORKPLACE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRAINING
9:30 am-11 am MST Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for a 90-minute Virtual Workplace Engagement Training. The training is designed to assist companies and organizations to address problematic substance abuse. For more information contact Carlos Briano at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
FREE LEGAL ADVICE
12 pm @ McKinley County Virtual Legal Fair. Please register in person in advance of the event at the 11th District Court, Magistrate or Municpal Court House in Gallup or on-line at eleventhdistrictcourtnmcourts.gov/new-mckinley-county-2021-free-telephonic-legal-fair/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
BLUE CORN TEA COOKIE WITH PIÑONS DEMONSTRATION BY LISA PLATERO-BROWN
12 pm .Join OFPL LIVE on Facebook @galluplibrary or Zoom for a baking demonstration by Indigenous author Lisa Platero-Brown. The author of “The Living Full Cookbook: Making Family Meals Abundantly Good” and features New Mexican cuisine, Native American food, and other family favorites. It contains over 100 recipes plus a toolbox for hosting, serving, and setting the table along with stories of growing up on the Reservation. 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.
GALLUP CELEBRATES AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
11 am-2 pm @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (701 Montoya Blvd.). Instead of the annual Recycled Arts & Crafts Fair, the McKinley Citizens Recycling Council will sponsor a Kids’ Recycled Craft Kit Pick-up at the Recycling Depot. Children will have their choice of several different recycled craft kits. Look for the canopy near the Depot. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Aprio at (505) 879-3293 or Millie & Gerald at (505) 722 5142, or https://www/facebook.com/recyclegallup. A number of donated office and school supplies will be available free to the public.
JIM THORPE VIRTUAL 5k NATIVE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP, OPEN COMMUNITY RUN, AND 5K WALK
This virtual run allows you to run anywhere you wish and submit your times to be calculated in the final results. There will be two divisions to choose from, the Native American Division, which crowns the National Champions in multiple age groups — and an open community division for non-Natives to sign up to compete. Natives can sign up for either division. But if you sign up for the community division, you become ineligible for Native American Championship awards. The walk is non-competitive. All participants in both divisions and walk will receive a T-shirt, finishers medal and finishers certificate. Finishers in the top three of multiple age divisions will receive an additional award. To register on Chrono Track, go to https://register.chronotrack.com/r/63998
MASONS TEAM UP WITH COMMUNITY PANTRY
12 pm-4pm @ Gallup Masonic Lodge (4801 E. 66 Ave.) The Masons of Gallup have teamed up with the Community Pantry to provide an easy, drive-thru drop-off location for non-perishable food and cash for those who will be struggling during the upcoming holiday. Cash donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. For information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
9 am-1 pm Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services will hold a flu vaccine clinic for adults and children ages 6 months and older at 2111 College Dr. Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots will also be available for those who are eligible. Please bring your insurance information and COVID-19 vaccinations cards with you. For more information call (505) 863-1820.
COVID-19 VACCINE DRIVE THROUGH
9 am-1 pm Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. By appointment only at (505)786-6270.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8
CREATIVE CORNER – FALL WREATHS
4 pm. @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Commemorate the changing of the seasons by making a fall ornamental wreath for your home. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. 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, NOVEMBER 9
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government-Home/Facebook.
UNM-GALLUP LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED
1 pm @ in the Executive Conference Room at Gurley Hall 1216. The UNM-Gallup Local Advisory Board meeting has been rescheduled from Nov. 16 to Nov. 9.
SPECIAL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
9 am-11:30 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave. Special meeting for the election canvassing and other limited agenda items. For more information contact (505) 863-1400.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
4 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government-Home/Facebook.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am. Join us in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes and read-alouds every week! Age 0-4. 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, NOVEMBER 11
VETERANS DAY
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 focus on Veterans Appreciation.
ONGOING
LEADERSHIP MCKINLEY 2022 REGISTRATION
@ Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce (106 W. Historic Hwy 66). Chamber Member fee $1,200; Non-member fee $1,500. For more information go to http://thegallupchamber.com. Application deadline is Nov. 18 at 12 pm.
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project management, user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through Nov. 30. 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.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
OFPL’s Book Club is reading “Reservation Restless”by Jim Kristofic. As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created. Zoom discussions will be held on Nov. 16 at 6:00 pm with Jim Kristofic in attendance and Nov. 20 at 3:00 pm. 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.
BOOSTER WEBSITE
The New Mexico Department of Health has a COVID-19 eligibility tool at https://vaccineNM.org. A short questionnaire will help determine eligibility for the Pfizer booster and allow for an appointment to be scheduled.
MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE VACCINATIONS
8 am-5 pm. Closed from 12 pm-1 pm @ 1919 College Dr. COVID vaccinations (Moderna and Pfizer) for children up to age 18 and adults 19 and older. Register on cvvaccine.nm.org or call for assistance (505) 722-2004. WIC services at (505) 722-2004.
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 RAPID CARE
9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed weekends. @ 1850 E. Hwy. 66. Acute care, Minor sprains & strains, minor procedures, physicals – DOT Employment and sports.
RECOVERY MEETINGS
6:30 pm Thursdays Across Nations/Celebrate Recovery, Window Rock, Ariz.
Contact: Steve Maus (505) 371-5749; Steven, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Tuesdays Joshua Generation Celebrate Recovery, 1375 Elva Dr. Gallup. Contacts: Pastor Debra Chee (505) 702-5132; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pastor Dennis Gallegos (505) 870-2175; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
7:00 pm Thursdays Zuni Christian Reformed Church, 19C Pia Mesa Rd. Zuni, N.M.. Contact: Tim Eisenga (505) 782-5649; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Church on the Street; Dream Center: Men and Women; Recovery Homes; 308 DeeAnn Ave., Gallup; Contact: Pastor Carlos Juarez (505) 879-2954; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Life Changers Recovery Program; 110 Lupton Rd. West of Gallup; Contact: Joshua Newton (505) 288-0330
