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Community Calendar November 15 – November 21, 2019

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FRIDAY,  November 15

Unclaimed Veterans Funeral

11 am @ Gallup State Veterans Cemetery (333 National Cemetery Dr.). Rockin J Reawakenings invites those who wish to participate to join them in showing respects.

Dancing Eagle Cinema Presents Toy Story 4

6 pm @ Dancing Eagle Casino (167 Casa Blanca Rd., Paraje, N.M.). When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a roadtrip with old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.  Tickets are $1, available at the Dancing Eagle Players Club Box Office.

Get Up & Game

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

Money Club

4 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).  FAFSA Fridays. Join the Money Club for a demonstration of how to file your FAFSA. Bring your 2018 tax returns. For more information:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Navajo Rug Weaving Class

10 am-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).  Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) from 10 am- 3 pm.  Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Timmy Telescope

3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Look at the sun through a solar telescope and make light reactive bracelets.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120.

Business Startup Basics

8 am-5 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) Student Services and Technology Center Room 200 $25 per person. For more information: nmsbdc.org/gallup; (505) 722-2220.

SATURDAY,  November 16

Dancing Eagle Cinema Presents Toy Story 4

5 pm @ Dancing Eagle Casino (167 Casa Blanca Rd., Paraje, N.M.). When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a roadtrip with old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.  Tickets are $1, available at the Dancing Eagle Players Club Box Office.

Story Time Saturdays

11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . We’re celebrating Native American Heritage month with books by Native authors.

Coloring & Mocktails

2 pm-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). If you miss being a child, enjoy carefree innocence for a throwback afternoon with adult coloring. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Jerry Brown and MB Artist Demonstration

3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . Interactive artist demonstration with award-winning Diné artist Jerry Brown and his daughter MB. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 726-6120

The Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run

9:30 am in front of UNM-G Gym.  On site registration only at 8 am. Entry fees: $20 5Krun; 1 Mile Fun Run (13 years and under) with a donation of 3 cans of food for the Manuelito Children’s Home. For more information: Cynthia@ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

New Mexico Bullsnakes Pro Basketball Vs. Henderson Hawks

6 pm @ The McDermott Athletic Center ( 801 Loma Colorado Dr., NE, Rio Rancho) Tickets $7 online; $10 at the door.  Free for people 14 and under (must show school ID)

Hope for the Holidays Gala

5:30 pm-12 am @ Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Decorating will begin at 3 pm Nov 15. This is a Community Pantry event.

T’s for Turkeys!

11 am-2 pm @ both Gallup Lowe’s locations, the Community Pantry and iHeart Media for a food drive.

Free Film Screening: Amá (mother)

6:30 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Amá is a feature-length documentary which tells an important and untold story: the abuses committed against Native American women by the United States Government during the 1960s and ‘70s. Special guest Jean Whitehorse will be in attendance.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

SUNDAY, November 17

Charitable Giving – Why, What & How We Give

2 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Highway 564 – Boardman Drive). Ruth Tribou will provide information on the biblical basis for giving, ways charitable giving can positively affect taxes, ways to give to maximize benefits. For more information: (505) 905-3247.

Fun with Flags

2 pm @ Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave.). Historian Martin Link discusses the evolution of the U. S. Stars and Stripes, and displays a variety of flags followed by a business meeting until 3:30 pm and then the Red Rock Strings concert at 4 pm at First United Methodist Church (7000, 1800 Redrock Dr. ) For more information: Martin Link This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-6459.

MONDAY,  November 18

First Peoples’ Film Festival

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Native Americans and Religious Violence, The Great Native American Civilizations and Warriors of Joy.

Microsoft Office Alternatives – learn to use the alternatives to Word and Excel

4 pm-5pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community for all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

GMCS Board Meeting

6 pm-7 pm @ Gallup-McKinley Count Schools (640 S. Boardman), SC Board Room.

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Intensive

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Young people with no knowledge of cursive writing can learn how to write in cursive. Calligraphy techniques will also be taught.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

UNM-G Staff Thanksgiving Dinner

11 am-2 pm Tickets are $5 per plate or free if you help serve dinner. For more information: Michaela Henry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or extension 7589

TUESDAY,  November 19

First Peoples’ Film Festival

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Language Healers and Native American Healing in the 21st Century.

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Gallup  Solar will discuss the benefits of solar power andexplain how to utilize solar power, even in remote areas. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

2nd Look on 2nd Street

Stroll “Gallery Row” in downtown Gallup Nov. 19 for art shows, artist talks and artist demos at opo, ART123, LOOM Galleries and Camille’s Sidewalk Café.

Health Insurance for Small Business

12 pm-1 pm @ Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room (106 W. Highway 66). For more information: nmsbdc.org/gallup; (505) 722-2220.

Gallup Interfaith Community shared meal

6:30 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive). A festive meal to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of The Bab, a prophet and forerunner of the Baha’i revelation.  The film, The Dawn of Light will be shown.For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 722-9257; Steve (505) 870-1942; or leave a message at the church (505) 905-3247.

WEDNESDAY, November 20

First Peoples’ Film Festival/Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Smoke Signals

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30a.m-11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). We’re celebrating Native American Heritage month with books by Native authors.

Open MakerSpace Tech Take Apart

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Get technical this month where we will take apart computers, keyboards and other electronics. Intended for ages 8 and above.

Parent Academy

5:15 pm-6:15 pm @ GMCS (EDC 1000 East Aztec); “Conscious Discipline - An overview of the Conscious Discipline Philosophy; Topic: Behavior Supports Part II. For more information: (505) 721-1800

THURSDAY,  November 21

First Peoples’ Film Festival

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Who Controls the Land and Hunting in Wartime.

Crafty Kids (all ages)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Pinecone Turkeys

Make Anything, Print Anywhere with Canva - use the free online site to make anything

4 pm-5pm @ Main Branch  (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community for all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

Taxes and Business Startups

12 pm-1 pm @ Lobo Rainforest Building Seminar Room (101 Broadway Blvd., NE, Albuquerque). Register on Eventbrite TaxesAndBusinessStartups.eventbrite.com or to participate online via Zoom: zoom.us/j/580911467Craig

Wine & Painting

6 pm-9 pm Nov. 21 @ ART 123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

ONGOING

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H-1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information: (505) 879-9460.

Future Foundations: Baby Bounce & Boogie

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants). Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents. Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome! Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 285-3542.

No Half Stepping

9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup)   first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. For more information: (505) 722-0039.

Gallup Storytellers Toastmasters

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant (1400 East Highway 66, Gallup). Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome. For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

 

Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-2616.

Rockin J Reawakenings Dog Training

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

 

Rockin J Reawakenings Horse Demo

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings Welcome Center

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Free HIV Rapid Testing

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday - Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, (1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11, Gallup). For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

Overeaters Anonymous

10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, ( 1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup). Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

Alcoholics Anonymous

5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center (across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264). Window Rock AA Group. For more information: aa-fc.org.

Celebrate Recovery

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays (1375 Elva Dr., Gallup)  A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For more information ; (505) 870-2175.

 

Co-Dependents Anonymous

6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Dr.,Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

 

Community Pantry

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup). The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

Friday Night Hootenanny

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, (306 S. Second St.,

Gallup) Gallup’s longest-running live show!

 

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 728-9246.

 

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

6 pm Thursday (309 Chino Loop, Gamerco). New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 722-8973.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Quevaughn Bryant’s One Man’s Stand Comedy Show!

7 pm-9 pm Saturday Dec. 7 also appearing Maurice Northup at El Morro Theatre Events Center (210 S. Second St.).

 

Red Rock Balloon Glow

6 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Sat. Dec. 7. This Community Pantry

event will include sales of hot chocolate.

 

Festival of Trees

Nov 25 - Dec 7 @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Tickets will be sold in the mall for this Community Pantry event.