FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
2 pm - 5 pm @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (601 Susan Ave.). In commemoration of 9/11, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a blood drive. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. Call Vitalant at 1-877-25 VITAL to make an appointment.
SPECIAL HOURS AT OFPL
On the Fridays before ArtsCrawl OFPL will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm. The special hours help with the staffing needs of ArtsCrawl activities.
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GET UP AND GAME
3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
‘WALK LIKE MAAD’
7:45 am @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host a walk/run fundraising event that will honor those lost by drunk driving crashes.
STATEWIDE FOOD DRIVE
10 am – 12 pm @ Albertson’s (1702 E. Hwy. 66). All non-perishable food and money will go to the Gallup Community Pantry. The food drive is sponsored by the Gallup Lion’s Club and Leo’s Club.
ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
MAKERSPACE 2 ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Help OFPL celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using the heat press, Cricut cutters, and button makers to create custom library-themed swag!
PLAYSPACE @ ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ outside of the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). OFPL’s PlaySpace is coming to ArtsCrawl!
SHOW OPENING: “EQUIPOISE”
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). “Equipoise” is an abstract exploration of symmetry and imperfections, a curated selection of paintings and digital art inspired by nature and the concept of balance created by local artist Christian Bigwater.
SHOW OPENING: “ALEXANDRA BARTON”
7 pm - 9 pm @ LOOM Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). Alexandra Barton (Diné & Zuni) presents highly personal works of "pure survival."
GALLUP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BALL
6 pm - 11 pm @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing, raffles, and more!
STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC
1 pm - 3 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
KIDZ CINEMA
2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Matilda (1996). Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
HISPANIC HERTIAGE KICK-OFF EVENT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). JP Van Derdys will perform music on his guitar in the library atrium to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout September the storytimes will explore the concept of opposites. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Can you use your engineering skills to design your own version of the classic “steady-hand” buzzer game? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason gives a presentation entitled Laws and Morals. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
HACK CLUB
4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Hack Club is a nonprofit organization that provides community and support to teen coding groups across the country. Participants learn how to use code to create real-world projects.
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER CLASS
5:30 pm - 7 pm @ UNM-Gallup: Room 200 of the Student Services and Technology Center. UNM-Gallup and gallupARTs are partnering up to present this free master class. The class is is part artist talk, part business coaching and an opportunity to learn about Shayla Blatchford's work and career.
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout September the storytimes will explore the concept of opposites. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Stand and Deliver.
GOOGLE CAREER ACADEMY MEMBER NIGHT
6 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gallup Career Academy invites members of the Spring 2024 Cohort to OFPL’’s Makerspace This is your time to create and collaborate! Get help with your Google coursework, or use the MakerSpace equipment. The MakerSpace will be closed to the general public at this time.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TRIVIA NIGHT
6 pm - 8 pm @ Fratelli’s Bistro (1209 U.S. Hwy. 491). Both members and nonmembers are invited, and there will be an opportunity to learn about Friends of the Library and become a member if desired. Your team can be up to six people, but don't worry if you don’t have a team—you can still participate.
SEPTEMBER FILMS: MOVIES SO BAD, THEY’RE GOOD
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening some cult classics that are so bad, they might be good. This week’s film is Timecop (1994).
STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create a pendant necklace out of colored clay or aluminum foil with symbolic designs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 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.
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
'FALL INTO FITNESS' COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
11 am - 3 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). There will be informational booths from local organizations and providers, free screenings, and lots of free activities. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
MONDAY, SEPT. 23
GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.
BANNED BOOK WEEK KICK-OFF EVENT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will have a Banned Book display, Banned Books Trivia, free items, and more! Snacks will be provided.
LAB MEETING AND WORK SESSION
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join in-person or on Zoom. The meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of every month. This month, the board will have a work session before the meeting.
