FRIDAY, Dec. 1
HOWL-I-DAY GIVE BACK TOUR
Support Hershey Miyamura's scholarship fund. Drop off new toys for Toys for Tots and meet USMC Mascot Colonel Jack. Comfort Suites, Gallup. 5-7 pm.
Red Rock Balloon Rally
9 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. Join us during the Red Rock Balloon Rally for a collaborative art project with colorful results. Free.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for a Community Christmas Tree lighting event, 6 pm. Tuba City Bashas’ Parking lot.
Get Up and Game
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Get moving with these fun and active Kinect video games. Free.
SATURDAY, Dec. 2
Red Rock Balloon Rally
9 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. Join us during the Red Rock Balloon Rally for a collaborative art project with colorful results. Free.
Community Christmas Parade
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.
SUNDAY, Dec. 3
Red Rock Balloon Rally
9 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. Join us during the Red Rock Balloon Rally for a collaborative art project with colorful results. Free.
MONDAY, Dec. 4
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.
TUESDAY, Dec. 5
GMCS
Para Educators Test, 8:30 am-12 pm. SSC Training Lab.
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6
Toddler Time (ages 2 to 4)
10:30-11:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. Free weekly movie. Popcorn provided. This week’s movie: TBD
THURSDAY, Dec. 7
UNM-Gallup
UNM-Gallup will host “New Student Orientation.” 2 pm in room SSTC 200.
Holiday in New Mexico
Join us for Holiday in New Mexico. 5-8 pm @ Gurley Hall.
Crafty Kids (all ages)
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD
ONGOING
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 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
Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar. Wednesdays from 6-8 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.
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; Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families Kit Carson Rd, Fort Defiance, Az. Call (928) 871-6807 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SAVE THE DATE
ArtsCrawl: Fired Up
On Dec. 9 ArtsCrawl will be 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.
GMCS Craft Fair
On Dec. 9, come to the largest craft fair in Gallup. Red Rock Elementary @ 9 am-4 pm. Table space is $20. Contact Red Rock Elementary for registration (505) 721-3900.
Community Education Dialogue
On Dec. 9, join us for “Community Education Dialogue.” Social Studies teachers and members of the public are encouraged to attend. 9 am-12 pm @ GMCS Board Room. Lunch provided. RSVP to Natalie Martinez This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Taize Advent Candelight
On Dec. 10, a Taize Advent candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. The theme of “Joyous Expectation” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings. Please join us. Location: 151 State Hwy. 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Call (505) 870-6136.
GMCS Parent Symposium
Join GMCS for CMMS-Social Media and Cyber Bullying. The Parent Symposium will help educate parents on important issues to middle school kids. 6 pm @ Chief Manuelito Middle School. Refreshments served.
Benefit Concert
On Dec. 15, join “On Call Jazz” as they play the annual Christmas benefit concert for Thai Burma Border Health Initiative. Enjoy an evening of Christmas jazz favorites. 7-9 pm, upstairs at the Gallup Cultural Center at the Gallup train station. Donations are appreciated and 100 percent of the proceeds directly benefit refugees on the Thai-Burma border: www.tbbhi.org. Contact Tammy Iralu (505)726-7206.
Monthly Meeting
6:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center. We invite you to meet with Councilor Linda Garcia at the Northside Neighborhood Association meeting. Councilor Linda Garcia will be there to listen to your concerns. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas and welcome your compliments and complaints. Feel free to bring a friend or two. Call (505) 879-4176. Location: 607 N. 4th St.
