February 2020 McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council Monthly Meeting Red Mesa Center - 2:00 pm
February 8
February 1 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm A Constellation Treasure Hunt: This month, Taurus marks the spot! Our constellation treasure hunt continues as we tour the February night sky. Learn to identify the constellations, discover their stories, and build your own star map! Join park rangers for a 45-minute program to explore cultural and scientific connections to the winter constellations.
Program begins indoors, followed by the constellation tour and telescope viewing conducted outside. Participants should bring red flashlights and warm layers. Outdoor portions of the event may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. This event is free to the public. For more information, please call the El Morro National Monument Visitor Center at 505783-4226, ext. 801, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/elmo or https:// www.facebook.com/elmorro.nps.
8 x 10 x 20 Artist Challenge - Show Opening 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ART123 Gallery 19 local artists accepted the challenge to produce ten (10) 8" x 10" 2D works of art in twenty (20) days. See the results: 190 affordably priced paintings. The 8 x 10 x 20 Show runs through March 7th. Follow ART123 Gallery on Facebook!
February 9 A Taizé service of meditation and reflection will take place at 4:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGallup. Open to all. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State
Events at Octavia Fellin Library
Special Events Book Signing with Author: Jeffrey Haas Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, February 8th, at 4:30 pm, for a book signing and discussion of The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther by Jeffrey Haas. Discover Haas’s personal account of how he and People’s Law Office partner Flint Taylor pursued Hamptons assassins, ultimately prevailing over unlimited government resources and FBI conspiracy. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Blind Date with a Book The Library is celebrating Valentine’s Day by playing matchmaker! You shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover. Put your trust in fate and choose a book without knowing the title. Maybe you will fall in love! Check out a book from our display through the month of February and rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card with each book. Return the card to the Library by March 15th and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook or Instagram pages for a second entry into the drawing. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Young Adult Book Trailer Competition Would you like to pursue a career in the film industry? Work behind the scenes directing, producing, lighting, and more. Here is your chance to showcase your talents with a Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. We will be hosting workshops in scripting, videography, editing, and more! Book trailers will be showcased at the end of the competition and prizes awarded. Registration is open and is available on our Facebook page or visit our website: ofpl.online. Competition is for anyone ages 13-18 and begins February 1 through April 4, 2020. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Dungeons and Dragons You’ve been awakened to start a new quest! Join us at the Main Library on Monday, February 3rd, 10th, and 24th, between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for Dungeons and Dragons. Head to the local market and purchase your supplies for a long journey through the forest. Fight against evil minions to face the boss. Email destor1239@yahoo.com or jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
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Call for Musicians Do you play a concert band or orchestral instrument? Join the Gallup Symphonic Orchestra! Rehearsals will be at the Gallup Middle School Band room each Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30pm beginning Thursday, February 13th. For more information, contact gallupcca@gmail.com or 505-862-3939.
Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). If you have questions, call Kathy at 505-870-6136. In these dark times, our theme for this month is “Hope.” Join us for an hour of hope, spiritual grounding, and community. With silence, scripture, readings, candlelight, music, and prayer, we will prepare our spirits for the coming week, month, and year. Peace and blessings.
February 15 Gallup 12s 5K and 10K 7:00 am Registration 8:00 am Race Starts High Desert Trail System Meet at the Gamerco Trail Head
February 18 “People of Faith and Climate Change” will be the theme at Saturday, February 1 Constellation Treasure Hunt 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Presented by El Morro National Monument hosted by El Morro Area Arts Council. Build your own star map! A talk about the January night sky will be followed by telescope viewing outside, weather permitting. Plus hot chocolate and desserts will be served! Saturday, February 15 Valentine's Day Open MIC. A celebration for heart songs and love poems, plus sweets at 7:00 pm. Sunday February 23 Ancient Way Film Festival: TURQUOISE ROSE by Holt Hamilton and other short feature films, plus popcorn at 2:00 pm. Cost: $5 donation February 29 BINGO at 2:00 pm with great prizes! $12 playing books are available for purchase at the front door and between each round. Refreshments available. At The Old School Gallery: Route 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument. For more information call 505-369-4047 or go to www. theoldschoolgallery.org or look us up on Facebook!
