Event Calendar

July 2018 Events Calendar

JULY 4

Zumba for Kids at Harold Runnels Athletic Complex 11:00am – 12:00pm 505-722-7107

JULY 5-6

Youth Volleyball Camp

Harold Runnels Athletic Complex 1:00pm – 4:00pm 505-722-7107

JULY 6

Pollentongue Poetry Night

6:00pm – 8:00pm ART123 Gallery Featuring Laura Tohe. Workshop from 6:00pm – 7:00 pm. Reading from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.

GLP Composite MS & HS NICA Mountain Bike Team

Parent-Coach-Rider-Supporter BBQ & Info Meeting 6:00pm Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works @ 213-B West Coal Ave. RSVP: by calling or texting 505-728-2337

JULY 7

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council

Monthly Meeting at Red Mesa Center 2:00pm

JULY 8

A Taizé contemplative

candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday, July 8th at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme “Be Still and Know” – will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture, and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff – 505-870-6136

JULY 9-12

Youth Racquetball Camp

Cecil Garcia Fitness Center 1:00pm – 2:30pm 505-722-7271

JULY 11

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group

6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. There will be no group meeting in August. For information, Robert 505-615-8053

JULY 13

4th Annual Mad Skills Talent Show

5:00pm – 8:00pm Center Court Rio West Mall Call 505-722-7281 to register.

JULY 14

Show Opening: Challenge

Gallup - A Native artist group show for social justice 7:00pm – 9:00pm ART123 Gallery

ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand

7:00pm – 9:00pm Downtown Gallup Details on Facebook @ ArtsCrawlGallup.

JULY 15

The Plateau Sciences Society

will meet at 2:00pm at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Avenue, in Gallup, for a presentation on an aspect of Gallup history during World War I. The presentation will be followed by a business meeting. You may bring refreshments or snacks to share. For more information, you may call Martin Link at 505-863-6459.

JULY 17

Artist Talk: Residency Reflections

4:30pm ART123 Gallery gallupARTS’ Summer 2018 Native Artist-in-Residence Hannah Manuelito reflects on her residency and shares her inprogress photography project.

The Gallup Interfaith Community

6:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and the nation’s distorted morality. (https:// poorpeoplescampaign.org) Bring food or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information: Rev. Lorelei Kay (wpcgallup@gmail.com), Steve Rogers 505-870-1942, or Anna Rondon 505-879-3666.

JULY 18

Grief/Bereavement Support Group

6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. There will be no group meeting in August. For information, Robert 505-615-8053

JULY 19

Just Move It Finale

5K-Fun-Walk-Run Registration begins at 4:00pm Warm Up Begins at 6:00pm “Hamburger Hill” Tohatchi, NM

JULY 24

Eric Brace & Thom Jutz in concert

7:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) - Gallup. Together Eric and Thom weave stories, songs, harmonies, and guitar playing into something very special.

JULY 28

Operation Veterans Wellness 2018

Benefits, Job and Health Fair 10:00am – 12:00pm Rio West Mall

July Events at the Octavia

Fellin Public Library JULY 7

The Children’s Branch at 2:00pm welcomes award winning author Ross Van Dusen as part of Gallup’s Big Read celebration. Join Ross on a coloring adventure and experience story making with a master. Voted one of New Mexico’s “Top Ten” favorite New Mexico books of 2017 by the Albuquerque Journal, What Makes Lightning?, awaits your creative exploration. Summer Reading 2018 - Libraries Rock! Be sure to sign up for the Octavia Fellin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Read and attend library program for prizes and fun. Game boards must be turned in by July 27th to reserve a spot at El Morro Theatre’s free movie on July 29th. For more information call 505-726-6120.

July 13

Science of Sound at the Children’s Library Branch at 2:00pm. Mike Dixon takes kids through the science and history of sound from the Victrola to the cassette tape. Hands on activities and the chance to make your own recordings. Let’s make some noise!

July 21

Irish Step Dance at the Children’s Library Branch at 2:00pm. Irish Step Dance Instructor Leslie Farrell will be at the Children’s Branch showing off her moves and teaching the kids some of their own. Bring the whole family to dance a jig!

July 28

End-of-Summer Carnival, 1:00pm -5:00pm Celebrate in style at the End-of-Summer Carnival put on by the Octavia Fellin Public Library and the City of Gallup Parks and Recreation Department. Food, games and fun for everyone! Proudly sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society.

First Mondays

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup & Keep Gallup Beautiful Boards meet the first Monday of each month at 3:00pm and at 4:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental and beautification issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 505-722-0039 or Elizabeth Barriga at 505-863-1393 for information.

Second Wednesdays

The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday from 11:00am -1:00pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. All are welcome to attend to engage in discussions about health, education, economic and environmental inequities to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call 505-8709239.

On-going Events:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Art123 Gallery Open Studio Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays (through July 26th) 12:00 Noon – 4:00pm Meet gallupARTS’ summer 2018 Native Artistin-Residence, Hannah Manuelito.

Mondays

Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics. Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. 12:00 Noon – 1:00pm

Tuesdays

Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics One Day At A Time Club Next to Catholic Church Ft. Defiance, Az. 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Wednesdays

Co-Dependents Anonymous First United Methodist Church 1800 Red Rock Dr, Gallup, in the Library. 6:00pm – 7:00pm All are welcome; learn more at CoDA.org

Gallup Solar is hosting free classes about all things solar, Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, at 113 E. Logan. Call 505-728-9246 for info on topics and directions.

Thursdays

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

Saturdays

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, open to all Every Saturday at 10:00am First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive, Gallup Meeting takes place in the Library. Feel free to call Liz at 505-721-9208 with any questions.

Weekly

Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings or who wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226 for details.