Event Calendar

from January 2020 Gallup Journey Magazine

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January 2020

January 4

The monthly meeting of the McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council will be held at 2:00pm. Join us at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill – Gallup. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County, call Gerald / Millie at 505-722-5142 or e-mail betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

January 11

January 8 through January 28, 2020

Rehoboth Christian School: The award-winning January Series of Calvin University is coming to Gallup, NM. From January 8, 2020 through January 28, 2020, Rehoboth Christian High School will broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series from 10:30am to 11:30am. Ann Compton, a 41-year veteran of the White House Press Corps, who covered seven presidents during her tenure; Mitch Albom, an author, columnist, radio host, and philanthropist whose books have sold over 39 million copies and been translated into more than 45 languages; and Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU whose last two books were New York Times best-sellers, are among the impressive lineup of speakers. The 15 speakers will offer informed perspectives on a wide range of today's most relevant topics, including poverty and hunger, the global water crisis, immigration, mass incarceration, religious freedom, and big data’s inequality and threat to democracy. For a full list of speakers and topics, visit https://calvin.edu/january-series/2020-speakers/. A Safe Zones Training Westminster Presbyterian Church from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Safe Zone trainings are opportunities to learn about gender and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. Open to all! Plan to bring a bag lunch; drinks will be provided. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) near the Orleans Manor Apartments. For questions and to RSVP, please call Pam at 505-870-2008.

January 12

A Taizé candlelight service of prayer, silence, and song with the theme. Everywhere Light will take place at 4:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup. Open to all. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff - 505-870-6136.

January 18

Quilt of Valor Sew Day: QOV sew day will be held on the third Saturday in January at the Veterans Helping Veterans—908 E Buena Vista Ave, Gallup, NM. Bring your sewing machines and supplies and join us for a fun day. Questions? Call Carol at 505-870-0587 or Marje 505-870-9458.

January 23rd

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

January 25

The annual Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Gallup and the Key Clubs of Miyamura and Gallup High Schools will be held from 7:30am to 11:00am at Miyamura High School cafeteria. Cost per-person is $5.00 for pancakes and all the fixins. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit youth in Gallup and surrounding communities. Tickets may be purchased from Kiwanians, Key Club members, or at the door. For more information contact Buffie Klumpenhower at 505-863-2139.

January 28

2nd Look on 2nd Street 6:00 - 8:00pm opo, ART123, and LOOM Indigenous Galleries plus Camille's Sidewalk Cafe Art shows, artist talks, and artist demos! www.galluparts.org/2ndLook

Community Breastfeeding Support group is open to all women in the Gallup-McKinley County area. The group meets at the Octavia Fellin Children’s Library from 9:30am to 10:30am on every second and fourth Saturday mornings. There are peer support volunteers and generally a midwife, nurse, or lactation consultant present.

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets the first Monday of each month at 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.

Habitat for Humanity needs help if it is to continue serving this area. Groups and individuals are critically needed on construction and to serve on decisionmaking meetings. Those who wish to volunteer or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226 for details.

Gallup Solar is hosting free community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at 113 E. Logan. For information call 505-728-9246.

CALLING ALL VETERANS!! Come by any weekday (Monday - Friday) from 9:00am to 3:00pm 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 4:00pm for weavers and Arts & Craft vendors to set up. Crownpoint Elementary will 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.

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 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 – 1:00pm

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

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

Second Wednesday of each month The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNMGallup. All are welcome to attend to engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities, and to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call 505-870-9239. January 1-Happy New Year! January 6 -Welcome Back To School! January 8–Navajo Elementary Spelling Bee @12:30PM January 9-Early Release(DataDay) Thoreau College and Career Pathways @ 5:00pm RedRock Elementary Q2-Awards Ceremony-8:30-10AM January10-Navajo Pine HighQ2-Semester-1 Awards Ceremony January (13-17)McKinley AcademyUpperclassmen Textbook pick-up January 15-District Spelling Bee @ the GHS Auditorium @ 10:00 AM *APTT @ Tohatchi Elementary/5:30-7:00 PM Transform NM Forum GMCS SSC @5-8 PM January 16*APTT @ Crownpoint Elementary / 5:30-7:00 *APTT @ StagecoachElementary /5:30-7:30 PM *APTT @ TurpenElementary /5:30-7:30 PM *APTT @ Chee Dodge Elementary/ 5:00-6:30 January 17-McKinley Academy New Student Orientation January 20-Martin Luther King Jr. Day /NO School January 21-Classes begin at McKinley Academy and UNM-G January (21-24) -Red Rock Elementary Career Week January 22-Ramah Elementary Culture Night 5-7 PM SES Parent Academy @ EDC 5:15-6:15 *APTT @ ThoreauElementary/ 5:30-6:45 January 23 *APTT @ JeffersonElementary/ 6:00-7:00 *APTT @ Red Rock Elementary/ 5:30-7:15

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*APTT @ C.A. Miller Elementary / 5:30-7:00 *APTT @ Del Norte Elementary / 5:30-7:00 January 29*APTT @ Indian Hills Elementary/ 5:30-7:30 *APTT @ Navajo Elementary/ 5:00-6:30 *APTT @ Ramah Elementary/ 6:00-7:15 January 30 *APTT @ Lincoln Elementary/ 5:30-7:30 *APTT @ Rocky View Elementary/ 5:00-6:15 *APTT= ACADEMIC PARENT-TEACHER TEAMS