September 2018
Events September 1
McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly meeting on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Red Mesa Center - 2:00pm Contact: Betsy Windisch, betsywindisch@ yahoo.com 505-722-9257 or Gerald O’Hara, gohactivities@aol.com 505-7225142 September 8 ArtsCrawl: On the Wild Side 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Downtown Gallup Wolf dogs, wild flowers and woodworking, oh my! More info: Facebook at ArtsCrawlGallup Show Opening: Tasha N. Pop-up Show 7:00pm – 9:00pm, ART123 Gallery Tasha N.’s artwork will put a smile on your face. Guaranteed. More info on Facebook at ART123Gallery
September 15
2nd Annual NorthFest 10:00am – 3:00pm, UNM-Gallup’s North Campus. Music. Art. Storytelling. Family fun! More info: www.galluparts.org/northfest Squash Blossom Classic Kent Hodges 1/2 marathon, 5K, 10K Trail Running Races. 8:00 am - More information: newmexicosportsonline.com September 16 Squash Blossom Classic High Desert Screamer Mountain Bike Race. 9:00am High Desert Trail System. Register online at www.newmexicosportsonline.com. September 20 Wine & Painting 6:00pm - 9:00pm, ART123 Gallery Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-andpainting.
Mother Road Bicycle Classic, Lexington Hotel - hosted by Care 66. 8:00am to noon. September 21-23 Four routes are available -10, 20, 40, and 66 miles. Registration is $66 plus raised pledges. Red Rock Motorsports Red Rock 100 Desert Race, OHV/ATV Park. Care66.blogspot.com for more information September 9 A Taizé contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday, September 9th at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme “Peace” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff at 505870-6136 September 13 The 39th Annual Run for Fun. Sponsored by Gallup Kiwanis - 6:00pm at the Sports Complex, 925 Park Ave. For more information call John 505-863-3770. 32
September 2018
September 22 Charity Invitational 22 Golf Tournament The Western Health Foundation Charity Invitational has become an institution lasting 22 years. This year the annual golf tournament returns to the Gallup Fox Run Golf Course with prizes and fun for golfers of all levels. Come join the fun and support a worthy cause. For more information, call 505-863-7287. September 25 Stage and Screen will be performing at the El Morro Theater beginning at 7:00pm. This concert will kick off the Gallup Community Concert Series for 2018-2019, which is the 75th year of bringing concerts to Gallup. Adult memberships can be purchased for $45.00, students for $20.00, family membership for $100.00 (2 adults + school age children), and there will be a total of six concerts this season. Stage and Screen features international Virtuoso
GARY ARBUTHNOT. Come to enjoy an evening of incredible musical themes from contemporary movies, Broadway, and opera. For more information call 505-870-7979 or 505-862-3939. Call to find out how you can earn a free membership. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Join us to help keep the association alive for many more years to come. September 29 Charity Invitational Gala Dinner at Red Rock Park. The culmination of Charity Invitational is the Gala which will take place at Red Rock Park on Saturday, September 29th, at 6:00pm. Live music by Silver Country Band, an outdoor champagne reception, a delicious dinner prepared by the culinary arts students at Navajo Technical University, dancing, and a live auction of 6-7 specially selected items will all contribute to a fantastic evening celebrating all who have made Charity Invitational 21 a success. For more information or to purchase event tickets, call the Western Health Foundation at 505-863-7287. McKinley Education Foundation The McKinley Education Foundation is again offering classroom grants directly to teachers, librarians, and counselors with the Gallup McKinley County Schools. The Foundation is looking to support unique classroom educational projects with these grants. The deadline for applications is October 8, 2018. Grant applications must be made online from the Foundation’s website-McKinleykids.org. Additional details about the grants are also available on the website. The foundation is looking forward to awarding grants to the school’s educational staff.
