December 2018
Events November 30 December 1 and 2
38th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally See schedule on page 56 December 1 2018 Christmas Parade 1:00pm, Downtown Gallup Balloominaria 6:30pm, Rio West Mall December 6 Wine & Painting: Hot Air Balloon ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/ wine-and-painting 6th Annual Holiday in NM UNM Gallup Gurley Hall Commons 5:00pm - 8:00pm December 8 ArtsCrawl: Let’s Have a Ball Downtown Gallup 7:00pm – 9:00pm Holiday Art Market, Dance party. Dance performances. Live music. Get all the details on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup. Member Artist Group Show Opening ART123 Gallery 7:00pm – 9:00pm See new work by ART123 member artists! More info on Facebook @ART123Gallery. McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council meeting will be held at 2:00pm. A change from the regular first Saturday meetings. The Council meets at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill, Gallup. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling 38
December 2018
opportunities in our region, updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, plans for recycling outreach, and more. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County, call Gerald or Millie at (505) 7225142, or e-mail betsywindisch@ yahoo.com. December 9
A Taizé Advent candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “Joyous Expectation” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture, and readings. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136. December 12 The Gallup Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. For information, contact Robert at (505) 615-8053. December 13 gallupARTS’ Member Appreciation Night Be the first to see Gallup Repertory Theater’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. More info at www. galluparts.org/member-night Christmas Workshop 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Rio West Mall Gingerbread Houses due by 5:00pm, Rio West Mall
December 15 Festival of Trees (winners announced), Rio West Mall December 19 The Gallup Grief/Bereavement Support Group will meet at
6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. For information, contact Robert at (505) 615-8053. December 23 Ugly Sweater Contest 6:00pm, Rio West Mall
El Morro Area Arts Council Community Events
At The Old School Gallery, Route 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument. For more information call (505) 369-4046 or visit www.oldschoolgallery.com. December 1 Holiday Craft Show 10:00am – 2:00pm A great place to get gifts and stocking stuffers!
Winter Memories Concert $7.00 donation - 6:30pm. Enjoy local musicians as they join together to perform a variety of vocal and instrumental pieces. December 8 Star Party with Navajo Story Teller - Stories of Winter
Constellations. Sponsored by El Morro National Monument. December 15 Karaoke. 6:30pm, $5.00 donation. Come be a star! December 22 Winter Solstice Celebration 6:30pm, $5.00 donation. Music, winter stories, and other surprises, plus healthy and delicious food available from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
