FRIDAY, Aug. 10
Live Sand Painting Demonstrations
9am-6pm @ Children’s Branch (GJU lot behind library). Shawn Nelson “Turquoise Man” demonstrates the art of Native American sand painting throughout the day. Free.
Creation Station (ages 9 and up)
2pm @ Children’s Branch. If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts, or short films, the Octavia Fellin Library’s “Media Lab” is the place to be. Call (505)726-6120.
Tech Time: One-2-One Technology Help
3pm @ Main Branch. The library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Call (505)863-1291.
SATURDAY, Aug. 11
Adobe Built Oven Workshop: He’bok’onne
11am-3pm @ El Morro Event Center. Limited to 50 participants. Build your own miniature hornos and learn about traditional bread making. Location: 210, S. 2nd St.
Story Time (ages 2-4)
11am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Science Day
2-3pm @ Children’s Branch. Learn how to extract DNA from a banana using household items and make tasty DNA candy samples. This week: DNA Extraction
Art123 Gallery
Show Opening: Asdzáán by Hannah Manuelito, 7 - 9pm. Native Artist-in-Residence reveals her photographs of Dine matriarchs.
ArtsCrawl: Road Trip
7-9pm, Featuring BK Taiko Japanese drummers. Camille’s Sidewalk Café, downtown Gallup.
Zuni Pueblo Art
There is a Zuni Pueblo ArtWalk today and Sunday. Open to visitors, 10am-5pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to see artists at work, as well as purchase one of a kind items directly from the workshops of artists like potter Carols Laate, silversmith Carlton Jamon, and fetish carver Jeff Shetima. Start at the Visitor’s Center, with shuttles available to take you to each artist’s workshop or studio along the route.
MONDAY, Aug. 13
Job Assistance Workshop
3-5pm @ Main branch. The library provides job assistance for those seeking employment. This week: Online Job Application. Call (505)863-1291.
TUESDAY, Aug. 14
Intro to the Internet
3-5pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. Call (505)863-1291.
Maker Zone (6 and older)
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide supplies, you supply the ideas. Free.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15
Story Time
10:30am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
Creation Station (ages 9 and up)
If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts, or short films, the library “Media Lab” is the place to be. Call (505)726-6120.
Tech Talk
4-5pm @ Main Branch. Tech Talk is a chance for the community to learn about technology related issues and opportunities. Call (505)863-1291. August topic: Scammer Alert—Learn about scams and how to stay safe.
Wednesday Night Films
5:30-7pm @ Main Branch. Films play every Wednesday. This week’s film: TBD. Free.
THURSDAY, Aug. 16
Crafty Kids
4-5pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Celebrate Police Officers, Create Hat/Badges.
Tech Time: One-2-One Technology Help
5-6pm @ Main Branch. The library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Call (505)863-1291.
ONGOING
Alcoholics Anonymous
Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 PM. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.orgfor more info.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Starts Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6-8pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.
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.
Churchrock Chapter
Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until Wed. Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Thursday Dec. 21. Please drop off an unwrapped toy for distribution at Churchrock Chapter. Let’s spread the Christmas cheer by giving. Call (505) 488-2166. Churchrock Chapter Administration.
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 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-1pm 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.
Public Service Announcement
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is responding to the current pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in western New Mexico. As of May 15, there have been 122 cases of pertussis in New Mexico. Anyone concerned that they may have “whooping cough” may visit the clinic Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. No appointment necessary! Call (505)863-1820.
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.
Recycling Depot
The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12-1:30pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.
Relay for Life Raffle
For the next three weeks, you could win a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Summit, two round trip first class airline tickets to anywhere in the world, or $5000. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Gallup is selling these raffle tickets for $25 each or five for $100. Call (505) 297-9515 or (505) 862-1457.
SAVE THE DATE
gallupARTS - ArtsCrawl Lineup
The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: August 11 – Road Trip; September 8 – On the Wild Side; October 13 – Sixth Sense; November 10 – In Black & White; and December 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
Tour of Gardens
On Aug. 18, relay for Life Fund Raiser, “Tour of Gardens.” Sponsored by American Cancer Society Relay for Life, “Ups and Down Team.” 8am-2pm, join your friends and neighbors. Tickets: $10/each. Grace Bible church, 222 Boulder Dr. Call (505) 863-5013
Coal Avenue Commons
On Aug. 22, Final Community Workshop. We have THREE DESIGN CONCEPTS—Help us choose! Your vision for Coal Avenue Commons is coming to life. Free and open to the public. 5-7pm, Gallup Cultural center.
ART123 Gallery
On Aug. 23, see Gallup’s New Deal art from the perspective of an artist, writer and educator/historian. Gallup New Deal Art: Guest Curator Talk; 5:30 - 7pm, ART123 Gallery.