FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE OF SONG AND REFLECTION ON SCRIPTURE
5 pm @Westminster Presbyterian Church – The Church on the Hill (151 State Hwy. 564). The community is invited. Westminster Presbyterian will hold its regular Sunday service at 10:30 am Dec. 26. Please wear your mask or one will be provided. For more information contact John at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tom at (505) 863-6336.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The Octavia Fellin Public Library will be closed Dec.24 through, Dec. 27, and Dec. 31 through Jan. 2.. During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be available at ofpl.online featuring downloadable magazines, e-books, audiobooks, streaming movies, virtual programs, and many other resources. 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.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27
WINTER BREAK
Gallup McKinley County Schools winter break begins.
CREATIVE CORNER – STAINED GLASS ART
4 pm. Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. Upcycle unused picture frames to make a stained glass window with glue and food coloring. 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, DECEMBER 28
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Canceled
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29
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, DECEMBER 30
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH CITY COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST 1
6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library (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 make Stitched String Art. 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.
ONGOING
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Gartner Insurance and BeWellNM are working together during this Open Enrollment season to ensure that everyone who is under 65 and is not covered under their employer’s Health Plan and who WANTS health insurance, gets enrolled in a plan before the Open Enrollment ends on Jan. 15. Please contact Chris Gartner at Gartner Insurance at (505) 863-2344 or at 714 S. Second St.
SIXTH ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP
On the @gallupARTS Facebook page to see new works by eight local artists from watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media to landscapes, portraits, and abstract designs. Stop in for a complimentary cup of cocoa! For more information visit @ART123Gallery on Facebook & @gallupARTS on Facebook/Instagram. The 6th Annual Member Artist Group Show will be on view through January 29.
NEW MEXICO LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE
The New Mexico State Library is holding this competition for children ages 13 and under to read a book and write a letter to the author about how the work shaped the child’s perspective on the world or him/herself. The entry form, permission form, official rules and terms of participation are available on the Letters About Literature website at read.gov/letters/. All entries must be submitted by Jan. 7.
MITTEN TREE
In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs to decorate our Mitten Tree! Donations will be accepted throughout the month of December and will benefit the children & families served by McKinley County. Help provide our community with warm hands and warm hearts. 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.
UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING
Begin the holiday cheer early by unwrapping the gift of reading! Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Rate it by filling out the card with each book. All cards that are returned by Jan. 14 will be entered in a prize drawing. Post a picture with your book on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag us @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing. 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.
RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC
8 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). Sixteen years and older. For test – someone will come to your vehicle. Please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
8 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.).For vaccine and booster adult must be six months out from their second vaccine. Patient/guardian will be required to remain with patient and wait 15 minutes for observation immediately after receiving the vaccine. Must call College Clinic at (505) 863-1820 to set up an appointment.
RMCHCS CHILDREN’S COVID-19 TESTS/VACCINATIONS
8 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). For tests Call (505) 326-1074 and someone will come to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
8:30 am-11 am and 1 pm-4 pm Mon.-Fri.@ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). For COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. A patient guardian will be required to remain with the patient and wait 15 minutes for observation immediately after vaccine is given.