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Event Calendar
November 2
The November meeting of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council will not be held on the first Saturday of November. Instead, come and celebrate America Recycles Day at the annual Recycling & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00am to 3:00pm This event is held at the Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall) located at the junction of Hasler Valley Road and Bataan Veterans Street. Call Gerald or Millie at 505-722-5142 for more information about the ARD event and recycling in Gallup-McKinley County.
City Wide Food Drive partnered with Rio West Mall: “Fill That Truck!”
November 6
The Small Business Development Center at UNM Gallup will host a resume writing workshop for entrepreneurs and business owners from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The workshop will take place at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, located at 2918 E Highway 66, Gallup NM 87301.
November 7
Order beautiful fresh sustainably harvested Christmas Evergreens from the Pacific Northwest for your holiday decorating and gift giving. Westminster Presbyterian Church will be taking orders for wreaths, garlands. and more through November 7th to be available the week after Thanksgiving. Proceeds will support the Back Pack Program for children in CYFD Foster Care and the Weekend Food Back Pack Program with The Community Pantry. Contact: Betsy 505-722-9257 or Katy 505-722-6377.
November 9
Zuni Pueblo - Show Opening ART123 Gallery 7:00pm – 9:00pm Artist Arnulfo Peña explores “a beautiful land and a beautiful people” in new paintings. Follow @ART123Gallery on Facebook!
November 7-9
15th Annual Women’s Ministry Conference FORT DEFIANCE - The Family Church - Assembly of God - Revival Center located at Henry’s Corner and Route 12 in Fort Defiance, will host its 15th Annual Women’s Conference on Nov 7-9, 2019. The theme of this year’s conference is “We are God’s Offspring” Acts 17:28. Florence Barker of Thoreau, NM, will be the featured guest speaker, along with Geneva Silversmith of Sawmill, AZ. The conference fee is $30 which includes workshops, meals, and banquet. Registration will begin on November 7th at 2:00pm. Registration information: 928729-5448 or 928-221-8151. November 10
A Taizé candlelight service of prayer, silence, and song will take place at 4:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup. Taize provides an opportunity for meditation, spiritual refreshment through Scripture, readings of various faith traditions, and music. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Open to all. 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.
November 16
ART123 Gallery Holiday Calligraphy Workshop 9:00am – 4:00pm (new students) 1:00pm – 4:00pm (prior/intermediate students) Learn or brush up on your calligraphy skills and create holiday cards! Register at www.galluparts.org/fallworkshops.
Gallup 12s Race 5K and 10K Register online at gallupjourney.com.
November 17
Red Rock String Ensemble Fall concert - 4:00pm First United Methodist Church Featured piece - Haydn, Symphony No. 100 “Military”
November 19
The Gallup Interfaith Community will meet for a festive shared meal with the Baha’i community – 6:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. “The Dawn of a New Day - Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of The Bab.” All are welcome! Bring an item for the meal and a friend. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive - near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Betsy at 505-722-9257 or betsywindisch@yahoo.com or Steve at 505-8701942.
2nd Look on 2nd Street Downtown Gallup Stroll “Gallery Row” in Downtown Gallup for art shows, artist talks, and artist demos at opo, ART123 and LOOM Galleries and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. More info at www.galluparts.org/2ndLook.
November 21
Wine & Painting ART123 Gallery 6:00 - 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting.
Giving Thanks Bulletin Board Stop by the Children’s Branch for the entire month of November to show your love, admiration, and appreciation to those that you care about. Fill out a colored leaf and place it on our thankful tree. Watch the leaves fall outside but our leaves grow during the entire month. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Chess Club - Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, November 5th and November 26th, at 4:00pm, to learn chess moves and strategies. Meet others who love the game and make connections! Refreshments provided. Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Money Club - FAFSA Fridays! Join the Money Club at the Main Library on November 1st , 8th , 15th , and 22nd, between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, for a hands on demonstration to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You need your FAFSA to apply for any additional scholarships for college expenses, plus if you file early, you may qualify for bonus federal and state grants. *You must bring your 2018 tax returns.* Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Cursive Camp - Calligraphy Writing Workshop Kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, November 5th and November 19th, at 4:00pm, to learn how to write in cursive. Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Gallup-opoly Family Game Night Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the Main Library on Thursday, November 7th, at 6:00pm, for another exciting night of Team Gallup-opoly! We will have snacks, Gallup-opoly game boards, and teams of people ready to take over Gallup. Do you have what it takes to build an empire and rule Gallup? Email mdchavez@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Save The Date: December 7
The Pyramid Rock Trail Run will be held on Saturday, December 7th. The race will begin at 9:00am and registration will be at 8:00am. Early registration is $25.00 and registration after November 30th will be $30.00. This is a fundraiser for the track team of Rehoboth Christian School . This event happens in conjunction with the Red Rock Balloon Rally. Registration forms can be found on the Rehoboth Christian School website (http://www.rcsnm.org/supporting-rcs/PRtrailrun.cfm) or at the Rehoboth School Administration building. Shirts for the first 75 registrants. For questions, contact Chad at cmeekhof@rcsnm.org.
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 forth 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 fundraising Yard Sales are held every Saturday, 9:00am to noon, on Warehouse Lane. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For information call: 505-722-4226.
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: 505728-9246.
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
The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday from 11:00am to 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, and to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call 505-870-9239.
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NOVEMBER 5
Ramah Elementary Ramah High Tohatchi Elementary Tohatchi Middle Tohatchi High Twin Lakes Elementary
NOVEMBER 6
Navajo Elementary Navajo Middle Navajo High Thoreau Elementary Thoreau High
NOVEMBER 7
C.A. Miller Elementary Crownpoint Elementary Crownpoint Middle Crownpoint High
NOVEMBER 12
Del Norte Elementary Rocky View Elementary Gallup Middle
NOVEMBER 13
D. Skeet Elementary Indian Hills Elementary Jefferson Elementary Turpen Elementary NOVEMBER 14
Lincoln Elementary Chief Manuelito Middle Gallup High
NOVEMBER 18
McKinley Academy NOVEMBER 19
Chee Dodge Elementary Stagecoach Elementary Kennedy Middle
NOVEMBER 21
Red Rock Elementary Gallup Central High Tse’ Yi Gai High
NOVEMBER 20
Thoreau Middle Miyamura High
Beans Whole Cranberry Sauce Warm Honey Wheat Rolls Homemade Pumpkin Bars
November is Native American Heritage Month November 11- Veteran’s Day / NO SCHOOL November 20- SES Parent Academy @ EDC November 25-29 -Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL
Visit our WEBSITE for
Native American WEEK activities and don’t forget to ROCK YOUR MOCS! At GMCS…EDUCATION MATTERS! gmcs.org
