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Community Calendar Nov. 17-23, 2017

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FRIDAY, Nov. 17

Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast

Catherine A. Miller is having a “Pancake Breakfast” for Veterans and their families. 7-9am @ Gallup-McKinley County Schools.

Family Fun Walks and Run

Join us for a Family Fun Walk and Run @ Whitehorse Lake Senior Center, 11 am. Earn a free incentive and a chance to win a free prize. Keep on Movin’ It. Call (505) 786-6321. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start of event.

Get up and Game

4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Get moving with fun and active Kinect video games.

SATURDAY, Nov. 18

Turkey Trot

Join us for the “Turkey Trot” 5K and one mile run. 9:30 am @ UNM-G Trail.

Gallup ArtsCrawl

Join us 10 am-4 pm for the 3rd Annual “Second Street Arts Festival” in downtown Gallup. The crawl will feature 50-plus artists and food vendors. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Produced by gallupARTS. Visit: www.galluparts.org.

Crafty Kids 3rd Annual Second Street Arts Festival

10 am-4 pm @ 2nd Street. The Octavia Fellin Public Library brings Crafty Kids to this year’s 3rd Annual Second Street Arts Festival. Library staff will be facilitating “make and take” crafts for the entire family. The participation of the OFPL in this community event is the result of a blossoming partnership between the library and gallupARTS.

“Fall in Line, Holden” Author: Daniel Vandever

2pm @ Children’s Branch. Native author and illustrator Daniel Vandever will be joining us at the Children’s Branch for a reading and author talk featuring his children’s book, “Fall In Line, Holden.”

MONDAY, Nov. 20

Family Fun Walks and Run

Join us for a Family Fun Walk and Run @ Pueblo Pintado Chapter, 11 am. Earn a free incentive and a chance to win a free prize. Keep on Movin’ It. Call (505) 786-6321. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start of event.

Thanksgiving Break

No school Nov. 20-24.

Awards Assembly

There will be an “Awards Assembly” @ Red Rock Elementary: 9 am.

TUESDAY, Nov. 21

Family Fun Walks and Run

Join us for a Family Fun Walk and Run @ Crownpoint Hospital, 11 am. Earn a free incentive and a chance to win a free prize. Keep on Movin’ It. Call (505) 786-6321. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start of event.

Para Educators Test

There is a Para Educators Test @ SSC Training Lab: 1:30-5 pm.

Maker Zone (6 and older)

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22

Indigenous Day

Join our camp for Un-Thanksgiving. 6 pm @ McKinley County Court House Square.

Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)

10:30-11:30am @ Children’s Branch. Come enjoy an active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.

Closing Early

Both branches of the Library will be closing at 6 pm.

THURSDAY, Nov. 23

CLOSED

The Library will be closed from Nov. 23-25 and will resume regular hours on Nov. 27.

ONGOING

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.

Community Pantry

The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 110 am-Noon, Tues.- 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

Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions.

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.

Habitat for Humanity - work sessions

Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

McKinley County Health Alliance

McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.

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.

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.

The monthly meeting of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council regularly scheduled for 2 pm on first Saturdays at the Red Mesa Center is cancelled for November. MCRC encourages the community instead to come celebrate America Recycles Day at the Arts & Crafts Fair and Recycling Jamboree on Nov. 4 at the Gallup Community Service Center from 9 am-3 pm Contact: Gerald / Millie (505) 722-5142

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.

Teddy Bear Drive

We are collecting NEW stuffed animals to donate to hospitals, police and fire departments for children in need.  Donation locations: Navajo Treatment Center for Children and their families Admin. Bldg. #2, second floor Division of Social Services in Window Rock, Az; Nava jo Treatment Center for Children and their families Kit Carson Rd, Fort Defiance Az. Call (828) 871-6807 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SAVE THE DATE

Jefferson Craft Fair

On Nov. 26, 9 am-5 pm @ Jefferson Elementary School, 300 Mollica Dr. A concession stand will be available all day. For more information call (505) 721-3001.

Crossing Over: Understanding the dying process

“Crossing Over” A two-hour program to help understand the dying process. A great resource for terminal illness caregivers or others interested in understanding this life event. $10 per person to cover cost of supplies. Nov. 29 at 6:30 PM at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue.  To reserve a space call Robert (505) 615-8053.

Neighborhood Meeting

On Nov. 30, we invite residents of District 1 to visit with Councilor Linda Garcia at 6 pm. Councilor Palochak will be there to listen to your concerns. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas and we welcome your compliments and complaints. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend or two. Residents outside of District 1 are also welcome to attend. Call (505) 879-4176. Location: Northside Senior Center, 607 N. 4th St.

Christmas Tree Lighting

On Dec. 1, join us for a Community Christmas Tree lighting event, 6 pm. Tuba City Bashas’ Parking lot.

Community Christmas Parade

On Dec. 2, the City of Gallup and The Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Community Christmas Parade. Begins: 1 pm. Route: starting on the corner of 6th St. and Aztec Ave. Santa will be there. Call (505) 722-2228.

UNM-Gallup

On Dec. 7, UNM-Gallup will host “New Student Orientation.” 2 pm in room SSTC 200.

Holiday in New Mexico

On Dec. 7, join us for Holiday in New Mexico. 5-8 pm @ Gurley Hall.

ArtsCrawl: Fired Up

On Dec. 9, this ArtsCrawl, we’re turning up the heat. Chili lovers get in the Christmas spirit and help choose who makes the best red or green. Feel the fire in your belly another way by following the lead of cheerleaders and marching in our Parade of Lights: 7-9 pm, Downtown Gallup.