Event Calendar

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 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.

WEEKLY

Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings, or who wish to volunteer for or help fund construction projects, may call Bill Bright at (505) 7224226 for details.

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets the first Monday of each month from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.

SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Crownpoint Rug Auction: The Auction is scheduled every second Friday of each month. December 14, 2018, the auction takes place at Crownpoint Elementary School. The doors open at 4:00pm for weavers and arts and crafts vendors to set up. Crownpoint Elementary have their monthly Navajo Taco Sale at 4:30pm. The buyers review the rugs from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. The Actual Rug Auction begins at 7:00pm.

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

SHARE NM Resource Directory Workshop for all behavioral health providers will be held Thursday, December 13, 2018, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the El Morro Events Center, 210 South 2nd Street. Learn how to enter or update your services on the SHARE NM website. Bring your laptop. Sponsored by the City of Gallup and the Behavioral Health Collaborative. For more information, call 505-726-6851. environmental inequities, to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call (505) 870-9239.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

The Plateau Sciences Society regularly meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. 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 discussions 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: (505) 980-5437 cell / text or Martin Link: (505) 863-6459.

MONDAYS

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

Gallup Solar is hosting free community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

THURSDAYS

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