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Community Calendar June 9-15, 2017

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FRIDAY June 9

Community Blood Drive

The RMCHCS Auxiliary is hosting a community blood drive with United Blood Services from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Eligible donors will be entered into a drawing for a grill/BBQ valued at $250 and a BBQ goodie basket valued at $50. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information call (505) 863-6959 or (505) 863-3098.Location: RMCH 3rd Floor Solarium, 1901 Red Rock Dr.

Information Technology Training

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required, (505) 863-1291 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the front desk of the library. Basic Tablet Skills: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

Get Up and Game (all ages)

Join us for family-friendly video games every Friday afternoon. 4 pm at the Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

SATURDAY June 10

Summer Reading Program: Pint-Size Polkas

Kick-off event for the Summer Reading Program. Nationally known accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) from Milwaukee, WI will be performing his “Pint Size Polkas” program from 2:30-3:30 pm. Octavia Fellin Library, Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Free.

SUNDAY June 11

Taize’ Worship

Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts the non-denominational monthly Taize’ service at 4pm. Take this opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before a new week begins. Location: 151 State Highway564. Call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.

MONDAY June 12

Food Drive

The Jim Harlin Community Food pantry will have a food drive from 6:30-8:30 am. They’re accepting non-perishable food items. This event is well suited for those individuals who live and work around the Nizhoni/Red Rock area. Call Melinda Russel (505) 790-0618

Introduction to 3D Printing Class

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required, to register call (505)863-1291 or
email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the front desk of the library. Location: 115 W. Hill Ave.

TUESDAY June 13

Maker’s Club (ages 6 and up)

A club for kids interested in science, math, building, and inventing. Each week features a different challenge, project, or experiment. Starts: 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: 3D Printing

WEDNESDAY June 14

District 2 Neighborhood Association Meeting

Councilor Allan Landavazo will host a District 2 Neighborhood Association meeting from 6:30-7:30 pm. Gallup Fire Department prevention specialists will speak about fire prevention. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Everyone is welcome to attend: Location: Eastside Fire Station, 3700 Church Rock St.

Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave.

Wednesday Night Films

Wednesdays at 5:30 pm, popcorn provided. Film: La La Land. Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave.

THURSDAY June 15

Crafty Kids (All ages)

Fun crafts for the whole family. Starts at 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This week: Create Your Own Painting

ONGOING

ArtsCrawl

ArtsCrawl is held the second Saturday of every month from 7 to 9 pm, downtown Gallup.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

Meets on the first Monday from 3:00 to 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library (management room). Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am - noon, Tue – Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

Friday Night Hootenanny

Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7 - 9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.

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

The nonprofit, Gallup Solar, is hosting free Solar 101 classes about all things related to off-grid solar systems on the first three Wednesdays of each month, 6 - 8 pm, at 113 E. Logan Ave. All welcome any week. No registration required. For info call: (505) 728-9246.

Green Revolution

Through September 9, enjoy: Green Revolution. This Smithsonian Institution “Traveling Exhibition Service” uses recycled and repurposed materials to teach creative ways to reduce waste and conserve energy. Don’t miss this free exhibit full of hands-on fun for everyone at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E Main Street, during regular museum hours. For more information visit www.fmtn.org/FarmingtonMuseum or call (505) 599-1174.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am - noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting. Volunteers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226.

K-3 Plus: A Super Start to School

Give your kids a “Jump Start” this summer. Program is available at all GMCS Elementary Schools. For students who will enter Kindergarten and 1st-3rd Grades next school year. Contact your local Elementary School for enrollment information.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

Photography by Ken Hoffman

Through July 22, experience the photography of Ken Hoffman. New Mexico: A Meditative State features 25 photographs Hoffman has taken throughout the state. All of his photography is film based utilizing a Chamonix large format camera. Working exclusively in black and white, he develops and prints in his own darkroom. Nothing is manipulated digitally. This exhibition is free to the public with a SUGGESTED DONATION of $3 per person. For more information contact the Farmington Museum at (505) 599-1174 or online at www.fmtn.org/FarmingtonMuseum.

Recycling Council

McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit 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 Recylegallup.org.

Support Early Language and Literacy for School Success!

Gallup McKinley County Schools is currently recruiting pregnant women and teens in McKinley County with children from birth to 5 years of age. There are no income guidelines and services are free to ALL community members. Learn more about this opportunity by contacting BeBe Sarmiento at (505) 721-1055.

SAVE THE DATE

5K Run/Walk Scholarship Fund

On Saturday, June 17, smile like Jesse for a 5K run/walk scholarship fund. Entry fee: $20 in advance at Rehoboth Christian School Business Office; Day of Event: $25. Free T-shirt for the first 100 registrants. Upload registration form on Facebook fit: #smilelikejesse 5k/walk, online: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , mail: PO Box 41 Rehoboth NM, 87322. Call Verlena Livingston (505) 726-9692. Make all money order or checks payable to: Rehoboth Christian/ smielikejesse. Registration starts 8am; Run/walk starts 9am. For more information contact Esther Sanchez (505) 862-1459.

ODY on Wheels to Wide Ruins Chapter

On June 22, ODY on Wheels will be visiting Wide Ruins, Arizona from 1-4 pm. Come out and join JaNelle and have some fun! Open to the youth and community. Call (928) 729-4336.

Gospel Hymn Sing

On June 25, a time for great old hymns, with a twist of Jazz and Blues mixed in. Snacks are provided. Call Melinda Russel (505) 790-0618. First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive.

Northside Neighborhood Meeting

On June 29, join Councilor Linda Garcia for the Northside Neighborhood Association meeting: 6:30 - 8 pm. Northside Senior Center. For more information, call (505) 879-4176. Address: 607 N. 4th St.

E Pluribus Unum: Dinetah

In September 2016, artists Matthew Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman traveled to the Navajo Nation and surrounding areas to create the third project in the ongoing series E Pluribus Unum. These projects use their Axle Contemporary mobile art gallery as a photographic portrait studio. The Navajo Nation Museum will exhibit all of the black and white portraits, images of the artists at work, and a life-size photograph of the mobile portrait studio. Exhibition Dates: July 12, 2017- January 31, 2018.Opening Reception: July 12 (5:30-7pm). The Navajo Nation Museum, Hwy 264 and Post Office Loop, Window Rock, AZ 86515.

Gallup Interfaith Gathering

On June 20, celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Gallup Interfaith Gathering. Bring food for a shared meal. Location: 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive). Call Reverend Kay for more information (505) 290-5357 or (505) 905-3247.