SATURDAY, MAY 21
GARDEN STORYTIME
11 am @ the Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Rd.). Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and Spirit Farm for garden Storytime. Spirit Farm will present a special Storytime and puppet show followed by a tour of the Community Pantry grounds.
OFPL AND EXPLORA! AT RIO WEST MALL
12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Join OFPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences for hands-on activities exploring genetics.
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am to 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week, you can find food, crafts, jewelry, livestock, and household goods.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC
9 am to 10 am @ Chinle Veterinary Clinic in Chinle, Ariz. Register to get your cat or dog spayed or neutered. Registration is $20. Surgery day is May 28. $25 will be needed on surgery day. Only 20 spots available.
MONDAY, MAY 23
CREATIVE CORNER – CONSTELLATION ART
4 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn to craft colorful and creative stories using your favorite constellations or create your own. Then translate your constellation into a painting.
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, MAY 24
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.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am to 11:30 am @ 207 West Hill Ave.
TWEENS WHO STREAM
4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to discover nuclear fusion. Learn how nuclear fusion and radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a model.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
3 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films. This week’s film is “Triangle” (2009).
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am. Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) in person 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, MAY 26
BLUE DESERT TOUR
7 pm @ the El Morro Theatre (210 S. 2nd St.). The Blue Desert Tour is a jazz concert series designed to promote healing in Indigenous communities throughout the Four Corners. Doors open at 6:30.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
MAY MYSTERY MOVIE MARATHON
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). In honor of National Mystery Month, Zollinger Library will be streaming mystery movies. This week’s movie is “The Captive.”
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417. 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.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) in person this week 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 they will be making robotic hands. 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
FRIDAY, MAY 27
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am to 2 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). The Navajo Lifeway will host Navajo Rug Weaving Classes on the fourth Friday of every month. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. 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.
AROMATHERAPY & ESSENTIAL OILS
4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library and Tiffany’s House of Essential Oils as they observe Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover the benefits of essential oils.
YOGA & MEDITATION
4 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). For Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Soul Awake Yoga for yoga and meditation. Space is limited to 20 and on a first-come, first-served basis. 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, MAY 28
SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC
@ Chinle Veterinary Clinic in Chinle, Ariz. Surgery day for spaying and neurting your cats and dogs. A $25 fee is due at the time of the surgery.
MONDAY, MAY 30
MEMORIAL DAY, NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS
MANUELITO CHILDREN’S HOME 5K FUN RUN AND WALK
7 am to 11 am @ the Gallup Sports Complex (925 Park Ave.). This fun event is for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, and the entry fee proceeds go straight to supporting the children and programs of the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home.Register in advance by emailing Jim Christian at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 505-863-5530.
TUESDAY, MAY 31
GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS
ONGOING
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER X-STREAM
There’s something for everyone at the library all summer long! This year OFPL focuses on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math to inspire curiosity and creativity for kids and adults alike. It’s all about questions and answers! Discover an ocean of possibilities by taking a virtual tour of an aquarium, participating in STREAM and craft activities, join a live puppet show, enjoy movies, a pirate party, and more! ALL ages are invited to participate in the challenges and win some great prizes. Registration for SUMMER X-STREAM begins May 16 in-person at the library or octaviafellinpl.beanstack.com 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.
“THE TRANSITION”
«The Transition» is a narrative art installation by Zuni artist Dennis Dewa that sharply contrasts the current state of the environment with the brighter future that is possible through immediate, radical change through a landscape mural. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.
gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
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, or user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through April 30. For more info.: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
RMCHCS UPDATED VISITOR POLICIES
Due to the recent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, RMCHCS has reinstated its visitor policy. The visitor policy supports two people per family member who have passed the coronavirus screening. Visitors must be 17 years old or older. Visitors must show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information visit
RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC
8 am-10 am Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). 16 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.
For vaccine and booster adult must be six months out from their second vaccine. Call College Clinic at (505) 863-1820 to set up an appointment.
RMCHCS CHILDREN’S COVID-19 TESTS/VACCINATIONS
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.