FRIDAY Dec. 18
McKinley County School
Chief Manuelito Middle school will be hosting a family Film Festival and Navajo Taco dinner from 6 - 8:30 pm. Navajo Tacos will be sold for $5 each. There will be a showing of Holiday classic films such as, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch Stole Christmas, and more. For more information please call (505) 721 - 5600. Location: Chief Manuelito Middle School Cafeteria, 1325 Rico Street.
Family Movie (all ages)
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Arthur Christmas
Live Music
Kim Robinson… Solo Violin at its finest takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117
SATURDAY Dec. 19
Movie: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Starts at 5 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. PG-13.
McKinley County School
Join the Miyamura’s High School Softball team for breakfast, with Santa! Cost: $5 per breakfast plate. From 8 am - 12 pm. Children will be able to sit and visit with Santa. He’ll be happy to take pictures too. For more information please call (505) 721- 1000. Location: Miyamura High School 680 Boardman Dr.
Caroling
Join the Westminster Presbyterian Church for an evening of Christmas caroling. Starts at 5 pm. Meet up at Heather Nasi’s home: 1012 Yei. We’ll meet back at Nasi’s house to warm up after bringing Christmas cheer to church members and friends in the community. Chili will be provided, both meat and vegetarian options, and please bring a beverage or something to go with the chili. For more information please call: (505) 863 5039.
Live Music
10 Minute Max…Vocal Duo takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722 - 0117
SUNDAY Dec. 20
Weekly Programs
There will be no programs at the Octavia Fellin Public Library from Dec 13 - 31. For more information please call the library (505) 863 - 1291.
MONDAY Dec. 21
McKinley County School
Winter Break from Dec. 21 - Jan. 1.
TUESDAY Dec. 22
Holiday Hustle Films
Join us for a free family movie. Starts at 5:30 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Film: Christmas with the Kranks
City Council - CANCELLED
There will be a city council meeting at City Hall. Agendas will be available at least 72 hours prior to each meeting. From 6 - 8:30 pm. Meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers. For more information please call (505) 863 - 1254. Location: 110 West Aztec Ave.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 23
Open-Mic-Night
Local talent takes center stage from 8 - 10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings every Wednesday at 6 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., corner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni Library room.
THURSDAY Dec. 24
City of Gallup
Offices will be closed.
Christmas Eve Service
There will be a Christmas Eve candlelight service of carols, lessons, and communion at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Begins: 7 pm. For more information please call (505) 905-3247 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Location: 154 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) near Orleans Manor Apartments.
ONGOING
Teacher’s Trailer
Attention educators, craftspeople, and citizens! If you’re looking for recycled materials for your Holiday projects, the McKinley Citizens Recycling Council has a resource center. Contact a MCRC volunteer at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center on Saturdays, from 10 am - 2 pm. The items available include: cardboard tubes, cylindrical containers, egg cartons, popsicle and chop sticks, tissue boxes, 2-Liter bottles, boxes and tins of all sizes, and much more. For more information call (505) 722-9257 or leave a message on the MCRC website: www.recylcegallup.org
Christmas Trees
Live potted trees are reusable. Plant your tree or leave it potted in your yard to use again next year. Freshly cut trees are recyclable. Buy a fresh cut tree or cut your own. After the Holidays place it in your backyard for nesting birds, or call (505) 863 - 1212. Evergreen trees are mulched for parks and public areas. Tumbleweed Trees are a creative alternative. For more information on how to recycle in Gallup-McKinley County or to volunteer, or purchase a tote, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit: to www.recylegallup.org.
Coat Drive
Happy Holiday! The City of Gallup Seniors Centers is sponsoring a Coat Drive. Coat collections will be taken during business hours from 8 am - 4:30 pm. The coat drive will accept gently used adult coats. Location: Ford Canyon Senior Center 908 East Buena Vista Ave and Neighborhood Senior Center 607 North 4th St.
Community Pantry
The Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - 12 pm, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Kenworth Jones.
First Indian Baptist Church
Monday Night Back to Basics Bible Class, Red Hills Trailer Park recreation center 7 pm; Tuesday Family Bible Study FIBC 501 S. 3rd St, 6 pm; Sunday Worship and Prayer at FIBC 501 S. 3rd, 10:30 am. Contact: Pastor Robert Fontenot (505) 979-0511. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.fibcgallup.weebly.com
Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society
Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. 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 Rd.
Gallup Solar Meetings
Interested in learning more about solar energy? Come to a Gallup Solar meeting, held the first three Wednesdays of the month from 6 - 8 pm, East Logan Ave. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 726-2497.
Gallup Sustainable Gallup Board
The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on the first Monday each month from 3 - 5 pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling, and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information. Location: 404 West Maxwell, Ave.
Habitat Gallup
Join us for the Habitat Gallup, a home building organization offering a hand up, not a hand out. We need your help to plan for our sixth home in Gallup. For more information please call Bill Bright (505) 722- 4226. Meets monthly on the third Monday of each month 6 - 8 pm. Location: 113 E. Logan Ave.
Historias de Gallup
The Library is collecting oral histories from people in the community. Historias de Gallup will focus on Hispanic History in the area and stories that will give listeners a picture of Gallup in the past. These histories will be recorded and stored at the library for future generations to listen to. Anyone interested in participating should contact the library to schedule an interview time. Latino Americans: 500 Years of History has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. Information:(505) 863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mitten Tree Project
Beginning Dec.1, the Octavia Fellin Public Library presents the Mitten Tree Project. Donations of NEW mittens, hats, and scarves can be placed on trees at the Main Branch and at the Children’s Branch. Help us decorate our trees and celebrate the season of giving, by making someone’s holiday season warmer. All items will be donated to Battered Families. Information: (505) 863-1291, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Photos With Santa
Rio West Mall presents Santa Hours: Sunday: 12 - 6 pm; Monday – Friday 11 am - 7pm; Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Pet Photos, Monday 5 - 7 pm. 1300 W. Maloney.
Quilting Group
Come on down and join our quilting group. We have quilting bees every Tuesday from 9 am – 2:30 pm, and Thursday from 9 am – 2:30 pm. For more information please contact Virginia Gustafson (505) 879-3001. Located by the Playground of Dreams and Harold Runnels Center in the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 705 Montoya Blvd.
Recycling Council
McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council is a local non-profit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. For more information please call (505) 722-5142 or visit www. Recylegallup.org.
Events at Rio West Mall
Toys for Tots: Drop of locations—Mall Office, Regis, Serenade Music, and Radio Shack.
Santa Hours: Sunday 12 - 6, Monday - Friday 11 -7, and Saturday 11 - 8; pet photos Monday 5 - 7 pm.
SAVE THE DATE
Recycling Bin Closures
On December 25 and January 1, the Recycling Bins at the Cultural Center and Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center will be closed. Regular hours will be observed all other days. The Cultural Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 am - noon. Larry Brian Mitchell is open noon - 4 pm: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For more information call the NWNM Regional Solid Waste Authority (505) 905 - 8400.
Award-Winning Lecture Series
Rehoboth Christian School presents Stephen Ritz Harvesting Hope and Cultivating Minds: Stories from the South Bronx underwritten by Miller Company. Fifteen Days of free liberal arts education coming to New Mexico, January 6 - 26, 2016. Takes places from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Location: 07B Tse Yaaniichii Lane.
Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition
Join Grace Bible Church for the Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition on January 8, 2016. Agenda includes: Introduction of the Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition, history, mission and accomplishments at 9 am; What does Community breastfeeding support look like to you, at 11 am; networking lunch; community talks at 1 pm; and closing remarks at 2 pm. For more information please contact (928) 206 - 7885. Location: Grace Bible Church 222 Boulder Dr.
RMCHCS Scholarships
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Auxiliary offers scholarships each fall and spring to students enrolled full time in a health careers program. Applications can be picked up at the RMCH information desk. Spring 2016 deadline is Dec. 31 2015. For more information call the information desk at (505) 863-7325.
American Indian Day
Save the date! It’s American Indian day at the Legislature on Friday, February 5, 2016. Broadening State Tribal Relations for generations to come. For more will be posted on the Indian Affairs Department website: www.iad.state.nm.us or call Nicole Macias at (505) 476-1600.
