FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
COVID-19 DRIVE-THROUGH EVENT
9 am-1 pm @ Pueblo Pintado Community School. First, second doses of Pfizer for those 12 years and over. Pfizer booster for those who meet Occupational Hazard and underlying medical conditions criteria. First/second doses of Moderna for those 18 and older. By appointment only at (505) 655-3254.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
ART EXHIBITION
2 pm-4 pm @ Trinity Lutheran Church (1100 E. Mesa Ave.). The artists, including Steven Nesheim, Dominick Aretino, Anita Palenschat, Cassie Bloedeo, Misty Leyba, and Andrew Butler have each agreed to donate a painting for a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Food Pantry and Cancer Center in Gallup. Children from third grade and above are invited to join artist Steve Nesheim in drawing a pastel chalk portrait of a Golden Eagle. Drawing sessions will begin at 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm. For more information call Lynn at (505) 710-1445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SELF-CARE SATURDAY
1 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube to make self-care products. This week we will make a pumpkin spice candle. Watch our previous self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. Ingredient list will be available at ofpl.online prior to the workshop. 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.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID 2022-2023 FILING
8 am-5 pm UNM Gallup Financial Aid Office., Student Services Building (705 Gurley Ave.). Please bring FSA ID, 2020 Federal Taxes; 2020 W2’s, Parent FSA ID, Parent 2020 Federal Taxes, 2020 W2.
MONSTER MASH DASH AND WELLNESS FAIR
10 am-2 pm @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Join the family-friendly 5K run/3K walk with medals for the top 3 men and women (entry fee $25) and free Zumba at noon.
COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINIC
9 am-1 pm @ Zuni Fairgrounds (west of the First Financial Bank - 1230 State Hwy 53). COVID vaccination drive thru (12 years and over); Flu vaccinations (3 years and over).
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
9 am-1 pm Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services will hold a flu vaccine clinic for adults and children ages 6 months and older at 2111 College Dr. Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots will also be available for those who are eligible. Please bring your insurance information and COVID-19 vaccinations cards with you. For more information call (505) 863-1820.
COVID-19 VACCINE DRIVE THROUGH
9 am-1 pm Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. By appointment only at (505)786-6270.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
COVID-19 VACCINE DRIVE UP
8 am-3 pm @Shiprock High School (US-64, Shiprock). First and second doses of COVID-19 Prizer and Moderna vaccines for those age 12 and over; third dose Pfizer/boosters are available for those 65 and over, for eligible patients, and first responders and essential workers – through Oct. 31.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
SURVIVING QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP VERSION: SESSION II
9 am-4 pm @ New Mexico Junior College (5317 N. Lovington Hwy., Larry Hanna Training & Outreach Facility, Room 122, Hobbs 88240). Session II of Surviving QuickBooks Desktop Version
BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS
7:30 am-5 pm Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is offering breast cancer screenings Monday - Thursday throughout October. If you are 40 or older and have not had your annual mammogram screening, call (505) 863-7015 for an appointment. There is a $75 fee for patients without insurance.
CREATIVE CORNER – DEAD HEAD PLANTER
4 pm. @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to recycle your old dolls to create your own dead head planters. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. 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.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm (SSC 640 Boardman Dr.).
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
THREE STEPS TO ATTRACTING AND RETAINING CUSTOMERS
12 pm-1 pm online via Zoom. Part of New Mexico Small Business Development Center training events.
TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs. 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.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, (110 W. Aztec Ave.)
COVID-91 VACCINES DRIVE THROUGH
9 am-1 pm @ Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. First/second doses Pfizer for those 12 and older. Pfizer booster for those who meet the Occupational Hazard and underlying medical conditions criteria. First/second doses of Moderna for those 18 and older. by appointment only at (505) 786-6270.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
TAX STRATEGIES TO GET YOU BACK ON YOUR FEET
1 pm-2 pm online via Zoom. Part of New Mexico Small Business Development Center training events.
COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINIC
9 am-6 pm @ Zuni Fairgrounds (west of the First Financial Bank - 1230 State Hwy 53). COVID vaccination drive thru (12 years and over); Flu vaccinations (3 years and over).
SILLY SCARES!
11 am. Join us on FaceBook and YouTube for stories, songs and rhymes to chill your bones!
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID 2022-2023 FILING
8 am-5 pm UNM Gallup Financial Aid Office., Student Services Building (705 Gurley Ave.). Please bring FSA ID, 2020 Federal Taxes; 2020 W2’s, Parent FSA ID, Parent 2020 Federal Taxes, 2020 W2.
COVID-19 VACCINES
9 am-12 pm @ Rock Point Chapter House
COVID-19 VACCINES DRIVE-UP
1 pm-7 pm @ Kayenta Health Center. First and second doses of COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for those 18 years old and over. First and second doses of Pfizer vaccines for those 12 years and over. Pfizer third dose/booster for eligible patients and those 18 years old and over.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINIC
9 am-6 pm @ Zuni Fairgrounds (west of the First Financial Bank - 1230 State Hwy 53). COVID vaccination drive thru (12 years and over); Flu vaccinations (3 years and over).
HONORING THE DEAD: MINI-TIKTOK SERIES
1 pm Join OFPL on TikTok @ofpl_library for cultural short videos focusing on how our local community celebrates and honors its dearly departed ones leading up to Día de los Muertos. 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.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH CITY COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1
6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will focus on how to have a Paper Plate Halloween.
COVID-19 VACCINES
9 am-12 pm @ Lukachukai Community School
ONGOING
WOMEN’S HEALTH UNIT AT RMCHCS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Rehoboth McKinley County Health Care Services Women’s Health Unit (1902 Red Rock Dr.) is temporarily closed. They anticipate reopening by the end of Oct. The ER remains open and will provide care to any expectant mother needing treatment. Patients with questions should contact their primary OB/GYN doctor.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
Register at ofpl.online for a copy of “Reservation Restless” by Jim Kristofic now through Oct. 16. As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created. Zoom discussions will be held in November and will include the author himself! 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.
SUNDAY FUN DAY QUILTERS & GALLUP’S VETERANS HELPING VETERANS SEWING ANGELS
11 am-5 pm Mon.-Thurs.; 12 pm-4 pm Fri. until Oct. 29 @ UNM-Gallup Campus Ingham Chapman Gallery (705 Gurley Ave.). Hundreds of handmade masks, during the 2020 pandemic, were created by two local sewing groups, Gallup’s Veterans Helping Veterans Sewing Angels, and the Sunday Fun Day Quilters, to provide aid to our local community to help prevent the spread of COVID. This exhibition displays a selection of handmade quilts as well as one-of-a-kind masks that were completed by the Quilters and Sewing groups.
BOOSTER WEBSITE
The New Mexico Department of Health has a COVID-19 eligibility tool at https://vaccineNM.org. A short questionnaire will help determine eligibility for the Pfizer booster and allow for an appointment to be scheduled.
MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE VACCINATIONS
8 am-5 pm. Closed from 12 pm-1 pm @ 1919 College Dr. COVID vaccinations (Moderna and Pfizer) for children up to age 18 and adults 19 and older. Register on cvvaccine.nm.org or call for assistance (505) 722-2004. WIC services at (505) 722-2004.
RMCHCS COVID VACCINATION CLINIC
8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). No appointments needed. For COVID testing please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.
RMCHCS RAPID CARE
9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed weekends. @ 1850 E. Hwy. 66. Acute care, Minor sprains & strains, minor procedures, physicals – DOT Employment and sports.
RECOVERY MEETINGS
6:30 pm Thursdays Across Nations/Celebrate Recovery, Window Rock, Ariz.
Contact: Steve Maus (505) 371-5749; Steven, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Tuesdays Joshua Generation Celebrate Recovery, 1375 Elva Dr. Gallup. Contacts: Pastor Debra Chee (505) 702-5132; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pastor Dennis Gallegos (505) 870-2175; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
7:00 pm Thursdays Zuni Christian Reformed Church, 19C Pia Mesa Rd. Zuni, N.M.. Contact: Tim Eisenga (505) 782-5649; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Church on the Street; Dream Center: Men and Women; Recovery Homes; 308 DeeAnn Ave., Gallup; Contact: Pastor Carlos Juarez (505) 879-2954; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Life Changers Recovery Program; 110 Lupton Rd. West of Gallup; Contact: Joshua Newton (505) 288-0330
