Community Calendar Dec. 9

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

BOOTS 2 BUISNESS | REBOOT

8:30 am - 4 pm @ Room 200 of UNM-Gallup’s Student Services and Technology Center. Boots to Business | Reboot is an entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration for veterans. For more information call (505) 863-7637 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CREATIVE CORNER - CHARCOAL KRAMPUS ART

3 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Winter Solstice by creating Krampus-inspired art using charcoal. 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.

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

1 pm - 5 pm @ the Children’s Library (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, DEC. 10

RELAY FOR LIFE TOUR OF HOMES

4:30 pm @ Grace Bible Church (222 Boulder Dr.). Tour beautiful homes decorated for the holidays with Relay for Life. For more information call (505) 862-1457 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY ART MARKET

10 am - 4 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).

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 Snow Buddies (2008). 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, DEC. 11

MONDAY, DEC. 12

SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD MEETING

3:30 pm - 5 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. For more information go to gallupnm.gov/AgendaCenter.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Winter Celebrations.” 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.). This week try your hand at creating your own model rocket. 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, DEC. 13

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.

CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your own chunky knit blanket to keep warm this season and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa 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.

STRESS LESS GAME NIGHT

4 pm @ @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Games, snacks, coloring pages, and other relaxing activities. 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 .

CHESS CLUB

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

TEEN PAINT NIGHT

5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create your own glitch-inspired graphics in this immersive workshop as you build skills in drawing and painting. 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.

WINE AND PAINTING

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). $35/person. Purchase tickets at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Rise of the Planet of the Apes in honor of National Monkey Day.

FAMILY STORYTIME

TINKER TECH

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 AND THURSDAY, DEC. 15

HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON

Starting at 4 pm each day @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). 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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

PASKONG PINOY FUNDRAISER

5 pm - 7 pm @ Room 200 of UNM-Gallup’s Student Services and Technology Center. This event is open to the community, although attendees are asked to wear red, white, or green semi-formal attire. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

9 am - 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. 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 on OFPL’s Facebook page. This week they will be making tin can snowmen. 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, DEC. 16

GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.

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. 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.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

GMCS WINTER BREAK STARTS

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

SELF-CARE TUESDAY

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your own gingerbread body scrub. 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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

LAST DAY OF POP UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET

@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Find the perfect locally-made, handcrafted artisan gift for everyone on your list. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12 pm - 4 pm.

ONGOING

UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING

Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! 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.

MITTEN TREE

In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs throughout the month of December. 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.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN VISITS GALLUP

Take a stroll along Coal Ave. from First Street to Third Street and check out window paintings of Frosty the Snowman gamboling about Gallup. This event will be going on until Dec. 31.

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.

INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE

The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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. 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.

Community Calendar Dec. 9 - Dec. 15, 2022