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Community Calendar August 2-8, 2019

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FRIDAY,  August 2

Tech Time: Create Your Own Business Cards

2 pm-3 pm @Octavia Fellin. For more information: https://octaviafellin.libguides.com/classes

Get Up and Game

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

Summer Nightly Indian Dances

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. Admission is free.  For more information, call (505) 722-2228.

Mandatory Returning Substitute Orientation

2 pm-4 pm @ Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce. For all returning substitutes for GMCS there will be a required ESS Orientation. You only need to attend one of these orientations,  For more information: (505) 721-1065.

Used Book Sale/Special Olympics Gallup Fund Raiser

10 am-8 pm @ Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall). For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Beverly (505) 722-9230.

The Grey Area

12:30 pm @ SSTC 200 at UNM-Gallup. For more information: Jayme McMahon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-7508.

Mandatory Returning Substitute Orientation

2 pm-4 pm @Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY,  August 3

Ancient Way Music Festival

4 pm – 8 pm @ the Old School Gallery outdoor stage. For more information contact: Old School Gallery: (505) 369-4047; www.oldschoolgallery.org

Story Time

11 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet.  Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

Used Book Sale/Special Olympics Gallup Fund Raiser

8 am-4 pm @ Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall). For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Beverly (505) 722-9230.

New Student Orientation

9:30 am @ SSTC 200 at UNM-Gallup

Recycling Council

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street. McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

Recycling Depot

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month.  The Recycling Depot volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

SUNDAY,  August 4

Polyphony Marimba

4 pm-7 pm @ Church of the Holy Spirit in Gallup. A nine-piece acoustic ensemble will play ancient songs from Zimbabwe and original compositions with North American marimba players.  Event is free.  For more information, contact Tammy Iralu: (505) 728-8210.

MONDAY,  August 5

Tech Time: Free Computer Classes: Create Your Own Business Cards

4:30 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Library.

Battle of the Badges Grants/Milan-Blood Drive

12 pm-6 pm @ Future Foundations.  Donate blood and choose which badge to sponsor.  Call Vitalant (877) 258-4825 for an appointment.  Sponsor code: NMBattle. Donators will receive a battle T-shirt.

First Day of School

Gallup McKinley County Schools, August 5

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

TUESDAY, August 6

Creative Coding

4 pm @ Main Library. Learn to create code-based programs such as art, games, interactive environments.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-1291.

Chess Club

4 pm @ Children’s Branch. Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 726-6120.

Gallup Solar: Solar Power for Everyone

6 pm @ Main Library. Gallup Solar will explain the benefits of solar power. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-1291.

Third Annual Best in Show Night

4:30 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery. This year’s event will mark the first People’s Choice Award. For more information on Best in Show Night, visit www.galluparts.org/best-in-show-night/

Gallup McKinley County Schools Board Meeting

6 pm – 7 pm @ SSC Board Room.

WEDNESDAY,  August 7

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Spider-Man: Homecoming

Story Time Wednesdays

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

EMS Information Session

11:30 am-1 pm @Nursing Building Room 135 For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (505) 863-7624

THURSDAY,  August 8

Crafty Kids (all ages)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Crafty Catapults.

ONGOING

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.

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

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

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting

2 pm @ the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. second Saturday of the month in August. The public is invited to learn about recycling opportunities, receive updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, and to volunteer. For information call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 Road.

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 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin J Reawakenings basic self-defense class

1 pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email 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 email 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. 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. 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. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

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

Community Pantry

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday @ 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. 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.

Gallup Solar

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays @ 113 E. Logan. Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

Habitat for Humanity yard sale

9 am-1 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info, call (505) 722-4226

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

The August Show at ART123 Gallery

7 pm-9 pm August 10 – September 10 Celebrate Gallup’s history, diversity and community with paintings, photography, ceramics and jewelry by over 20 local artists. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Rose Eason (505) 488-2136

Taizé  Candlelight Service

4 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sunday, August 11. For more information call Kathy Mezoff: (505) 870-6136.

First Annual Social Powwow Celebrating Mothers and Babies

6 pm Grand Entry Aug 16; 12 pm  and 6 pm Grand Entry Aug 17th @ Window Rock Sports Center in Window Rock, Arizona. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (928) 309-7558 or (928) 225-1612.

Relay For Life Tour of Gardens

8 am-1 pm @ a Tour of Gardens in Gallup. Fundraiser is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life “Seeds of Hope” Team.  Tickets are $10 each.  They may be purchased at the Grace Bible Church parking lot - 222 Boulder Drive between 8 am – 10 am August 17. For more information contact Linda at garagesalequeen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 879-5384

Artist Talk and ART123 Gallery

7:30 pm August 27 Part of 2nd Look on 2nd Street.

Maddys Mission 5K Run/Walk

8 am @ Gallup Sports Complex. Saturday, Aug. 31. Register at Gallup Humane Society. All proceeds benefit McKinley County Humane Society. Early registration $20; day of race $25. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tiffany (505) 979-0664