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Community Calendar March 1 - 7, 2019

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FRIDAY, March 1

Social Media for Businesses

10:30 am - 12:30 pm @ Main Branch. Free computer class. Limited to 10 participants.

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.

Lynx Friday - Open House

Rehoboth Christian School is inviting prospective families to visit its school and campus.  Lynx Fridays will be offered every Friday through May, 10. Choose between two different time slots - 8:15 am or 1 pm.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call or (505) 726-9692.

SATURDAY, March 2

Story Time

11 am - 11:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages two to four.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive. 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 Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org

Recycling Depot

The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12 pm - 1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. 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.

McKinley Citizens Recycling Council monthly meeting

2 pm, March 2, Red Mesa Center 105 W. Hill, Gallup. The council meets first Saturdays. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County call Gerald or Millie at

722-5142 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SUNDAY, March 3

MONDAY, March 4

Cultivating Essentia

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Calvin Hall, Room 248, presented by The Ingham Chapman Gallery. Artist lecture by Randi O’Brien. Gallery reception to follow.  Exhibit continues through April 5.

Sustainable Gallup Board

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets first Monday each month at 3:30 pm - 5  pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 722-0039 for information.

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. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

TUESDAY, March 5

Protect yourself: catfishing and identity theft

3 pm - 4 pm @ Main Branch. Presentation on how to identify schemes to trick you and how to protect yourself from dangers of the online world.  Registration not required. No cost. email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teen Tech Week Challenge

10 am - 7 pm @ Children’s Branch.  March 5 through March 9.Make circuits, use the 3D printer and find out how you can take the library everywhere you go with Libby! For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6 pm - 8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

Community Pantry

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

WEDNESDAY, March 6

Teen Tech Week Challenge

10 am - 7 pm @ Children’s Branch.  March 5 through March 9. Make circuits, use the 3D printer and find out how you can take the library everywhere you go with Libby! For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tech Time at the Senior Center

10 am - 12 pm @ Northside Senior Center.   Gallup Senior Center will host computer classes presented by the library for anyone 55+. Learn basic skills.  No registration required. For information about the center: (505) 722-4740; about technology (505) 863-1291

Story Time

10:30 am - 11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

Wednesday Night Films

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Library. This week’s film: TBA

Ash Wednesday Service

7 pm, March 6 Westminster Presbyterian Church.151 State Highway 564 on Boardman Drive. The study and supper will be held on Fridays during Lent. Contact Pastor Lorelei Kay (505) 905-3247 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Co-Dependents Anonymous

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

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.

Gallup Solar

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

THURSDAY, March 7

Teen Tech Week Challenge

10 am - 7 pm @ Children’s Branch.  March 5 through March 9.Make circuits, use the 3D printer and find out how you can take the library everywhere you go with Libby! For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Crafty Kids (all ages)

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

Projects with Canva at the Library

5 pm - 7 pm @ Main Branch. Computer class. Class size limited to ten participants per session.  Registration optional.

UNM Gallup Nursing Program Information Session

12:15 pm - 1 pm @ Room 135, Nursing Building. For more information: Tonya Thacker This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.gallup.unm.edu/nursing

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

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

ONGOING

Teen Tech Week Challenge

10 am - 7 pm @ Children’s Branch.  March 5 through March 9.Make circuits, use the 3D printer and find out how you can take the library everywhere you go with Libby! For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction

7 pm - 10 pm. Every Second Friday. The New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium will be the site of the Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction. Rug Weavers will register and check in their rugs at 4 pm. Rug Displays will begin thereafter.  (505) 879-9460 www.crownpointrugauction.com/

Pixel Art Fridays at the Children’s Branch Library

2 pm - 6 pm, 200 West Aztec Avenue Gallup. Create your own 8-bit masterpieces inspired by your favorite retro video games every Friday at the Children’s Branch. Stop in anytime between 2 pm and closing.

2nd Look on 2nd Street

6 pm - 8 pm monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. 2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook.

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. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6 pm - 8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board

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

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Meets Wednesday, 6 pm - 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 - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

Community Providers

All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. Please contact Bill Camarota This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ben Welch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . RMCHCS East Campus, 12 pm in the Chapel.

Friday Night Hootenanny

Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7 pm - 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 Road.

Gallup Solar

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

Habitat for Humanity - work sessions

Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week. To serve at decision making meetings or volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

McKinley County Health Alliance

McKinley County Health Alliance meets the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am - 1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome. Call (505) 906-2671.

Recovering Addicts for Jesus

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Recycling Depot

The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12 pm - 1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. 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.

SAVE THE DATE

Lenten Soup Suppers and Study

6:30 pm March 8. 151 State Highway 564. Based on the book, God’s Abundant Table . Please call to RSVP (505) 905-3247 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GallupArts presents 5th Annual Youth Art Show

7 pm - 9 pm March 9 at Art123 Gallery during the March ArtsCrawl. The exhibit of works of over 200 students will continue at the gallery through April 6.  Gallery hours are 1 pm - 5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 12 pm - 4 pm Saturday. For information (505) 488-2136. Or www.galluparts.org

C. Daniel Boling concert

7 pm March 9 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Boling is a touring balladeer and award-winning songwriter. Tickets are $10 at the door.  Information (505) 905-3247 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it