FRIDAY, OCT. 25
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email
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or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SELF DEFENSE CLASS 6 pm - 7 pm @ Megaton Brazilian Jiujitsu (106 W. Coal Ave.) Every Friday in October, Megaton Brazilian Jiujitsu will offer self defense classes. Clas size is limited to 20 people per class. CHESS CLUB 4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email
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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
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or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, OCT. 26 GALLUP FLY-IN 2024 9 am - 1 pm @ Gallup Muncipal Airport (2111 W. Hwy. 66). Meet and mingle with aviation pilots, car, truck, and motorcycle owners, and balloonists. FALL CRAFT FAIR 9 am - 2 pm @ The Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Come visit, browse, and buy local crafters’ and artists’ hand-made crafts, art, and baked goods. HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM 12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at Rio West Mall for some spooky Halloween escape room fun! Escape room sessions will begin every half-hour, and space will be first come, first served. LIT HAPPENS TEEN BOOK CLUB 4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s new teen book club will discuss Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith in October. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 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 Inside Out 2 (2024). Email
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or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SUNDAY, OCT. 27 MONDAY, OCT. 28 HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). You’ve seen every horror movie out there, but can you answer questions and win or will you fall victim to Horror Movie Trivia? LAB MEETING 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. WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB 6 pm - 7 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) OFPL’s book club book for October is Exposure by Ramona Emerson. The author will also be doing a Q&A. Email
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or call 505-863-1291 for more information. SCAVENGER HUNT OF DOOM @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Celebrate Halloween week at Zolllinger Library by attempting ascavenger hunt of doom. Beginning Oct. 28 and ending Nov. 1, follow the clues and find the path to the ultimate treasure in the library or make a mistake and meet your doom. FAMILY STORYTIME 11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout October the storytimes will explore the joys of the fall season. Email
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EUREKA! 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Act like a geologist in this fun activity as you drill "core samples" from candy bars using a straw. Email
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or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, OCT. 29 SPECIAL GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr. FREE NARCAN TRAINING 12 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A paramedic and a case manager from the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act will present available resources and Narcan training. Each individual will get a box of Narcan. A Q&A to follow. Email
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, or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. PUBLIC LECTURE FEATURING RAMONA EMERSON 6 pm @ UNM-Gallup Gurley Hall. UNM-Gallup will host a Public Lecture featuring Diné writer and filmmaker Ramona Emerson. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning novel Shutter as well as the recently released follow-up novel Exposure. INTRODUCTION TO NANOWRIMO 7 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). NaNoWriMo is an annual creative writing challenge where participants write a novel in 30 days. Join OFPL’s NaNoWriMo Writing Group, which will meet every Tuesday in Novemember from 7 pm to 8 pm. Meet other writers, get feedback from local educator Ky George, and share your progress. 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
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or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 AUTHOR TALK 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for an Author Talk featuring local author Brian Guthrie. Guthrie will discuss how he got into writing and how he creates his stories.
HOWL-OWEEN AT THE LIBRARY 4 pm - 7 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).E njoy a Halloween-themed performance by storyteller Denise Gard and her two amazing dogs, Joey and Kira. Check out OFPL’s Open Makerspace time, where you can make some special Halloween-themed projects. Costumes are encouraged. PAINT AND SIP 6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! FAMILY STORYTIME 11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout October the storytimes will explore the joys of the fall season. Email
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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 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
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, OCT. 31 GALLUP ELKS LODGE HAUNTED HOUSE 6 pm - 9 pm @ the Gallup Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Gallup Elks Lodge is hosting a family-friendly haunted house to raise drug awareness in our community. This event is open to all ages but designed especially for kids, with plenty of fun, candy, and spooky surprises! Come in costume, learn about making healthy choices, and enjoy a frightfully good time!
TRUNK OR TREAT 4 pm - 6 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will be showing Paranorman. NAROTICS ANOYMOUS MEETING 7 pm - 8 pm @ DaySpring Baptist Church (41 First Ave., Thoreau). We Do Recover invites anyone struggling with addiction to come to their weekly meetings. STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC 4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). OFPL hostsAcudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday. 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.). Join OFPL for a craft in which you can design your own spooky characters from cardboard tissue rolls. For more information email:
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or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, NOV. 1 FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES 12 pm - 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). PICASSO BABIES 10 am - 11 am @ @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This free program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. It is a beautiful opportunity to explore the world through art. Experienced early childhood intervention therapists from The Therapy Academy will guide you and your little one in creating beautiful and unique pieces together. FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES: AFTER-HOURS FOR TEENS 6 pm - 9 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for Friday Night Vibes, a chill hangout time for teens at the library! Unwind with video games, movies, and snacks, or unleash your creativity in our MakerSpace with plot cutters and 3D printers. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 OFPL @ AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 11 am - 3 pm @ Community Service Center (410 Bataan Veterans St.) Join OFPL and the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council to create a craft from recycled materials and learn about recycling. WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB 2 pm - 4 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for for October is Exposure by Ramona EmersonEmail
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or call 505-863-1291 for more information. LAST DAY TO SEE “WILD THINGS” ART Show @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Painter Dana Aldis brings you scenes from the Wild Thing rodeo (clowns, wooly riders, and bucking bulls, oh my!) plus walking junipers and spirited sunflowers. MONDAY, NOV. 4 KNIT TOGETHER 4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to knit your own dishcloths! This workshop is for people 12 years old and older.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5 ELECTION DAY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave. UNDERSTANDING THE LAW 5 pm - 6:30 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason will dive into the Amendments. THURSDAY, NOV. 7 UNM WELLNESS FAIR 10 am - 2 pm @ UNM-Gallup Gurley Hall. SATURDAY, NOV. 9 SHOW OPENING: “OLD SCHOOL AT ART123 4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Join gallupART for the opening of a group show of artists from the El Morro Area Art Council's Old School Gallery -- and a cup of hot cocoa to boot! The show will be on display until Dec. 7.
