Event Calendar

April 4 The monthly meeting of the McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council has been cancelled in order to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community. If you have questions or concerns about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County, call Gerald or Millie at 505-722-5142 or send a message to betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

April 18 The April Show: Off the Beaten Path - Artist Reception 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, ART123 Gallery 19 local artists show landscapes and unconventional work in ceramics, photography, mixed media, printmaking, paint, and assemblage. Follow ART123 Gallery on Facebook for updates. April 19 An Interfaith Study On Climate Justice: Learn Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint! Sundays April 19-May 10, 2020, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church - 151 State Highway 564

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, the film The Human Element (from Interfaith Power and Light) will be shown at Westminster Presbyterian Church to start our four week discussion on the impact of climate change. Blending art and science, we will follow celebrated environmental photographer James Balog of “Chasing Ice” fame as he explores the impact of wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, a struggling coal mining community, and our changing air. With rare compassion and heart, The Human Element highlights Americans who are on the front lines of climate change, inspiring us to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world.

The study “The Cry of Creation, A Call for Climate Justice” (An Interfaith Study Guide on Global Warming) will be used to guide our discussions the following three weeks.

Come join us and learn ways you can reduce your carbon footprint on Mother Earth. For more information and any questions, contact Pam at 505-870-2008.

April 2020

Save the Date:

Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration heading to Shiprock for 4th Year Honor Walk, Stand Down, parade among the festivities

After three successful events, the Northern Agency Veterans’ Association, Inc. is preparing for the 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day celebration in Shiprock, NM. The two-day event will be held from May 31 to June 1, 2020.

The event was originally scheduled for the end of March, but growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, and government orders restricting large gatherings resulted in the event being rescheduled.

For more information about the Vietnam Veterans Day events, call Vern R. Lee at (505) 635-3249, or Wallace Charley at (505) 419-6631, or visit http://naveterans.org/.

April 23 Wine & Painting, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, ART123 Gallery Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting

April 28

2nd Look on 2nd Street 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Downtown Gallup's Gallery Row Check out art shows, artist demos, and artist talks at opo, ART123 and LOOM Galleries, and Camille's Sidewalk Café. More info at www.galluparts.org/2ndLook

On-Going: These are the on-going activities but are not scheduled at this time due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Please follow back after April 10th. CALLING ALL VETERANS!! Come by any weekday (Monday - Friday) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for FREE COFFEE and CAMARADERIE. Veterans Helping Veterans Post - 908 Buena Vista in Ford Canyon. There is always someone at the post to share your time and your stories over a cuppa!

Crownpoint Rug Auction: The auction is scheduled every second Friday of each month at Crownpoint Elementary School. The doors open at 4:00 pm for weavers and Arts & Craft vendors to set up. Crownpoint Elementary will have their monthly Navajo Taco Sale at 4:30 pm. The buyers review the rugs from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. The Actual Rug Auction begins at 7:00 pm.

The Plateau Sciences Society regularly meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and environmental concerns in our area. Join us for stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. The community is always welcome. Light refreshments are always served. For information about upcoming speakers and field trips, contact Rachel Kaub, President, at 505-980-5437 (cell for text) or Martin Link at 505-863-6459.

Mondays Al-Anon Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 S. Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM., 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Tuesdays Al-Anon Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Day-at-a-Time Group, Next to Catholic Church, Ft. Defiance, AZ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thursdays Al-Anon Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm