April 2018
Events Calendar
April 2 A Spa Day UNM-Gallup Cosmetology Department in the basement of Gurley Hall. Treat yourself and/ or a friend to a relaxing rejuvenating facial, manicure, or pedicure for $5 each. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team. To make an appointment between 11:00am and 6:00pm, call 505-863-7561. Walk-ins are Welcome! For more information call Joyce: 505-863-3075 / 505-862-1457. April 7 McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Regular meetings are held at 2:00pm on first Saturdays at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill - Gallup. For more information call 505-7225142 or e-mail betsywindisch@yahoo.com. April 8 A Taizé contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday, April 8th at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “Awakening” – reflections on the season of resurrection and of Spring 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 – (505) 870-6136 April 17 The Gallup Interfaith Group 6:30pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bring food or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community! The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive - near Orleans Manor Apartments). For more information contact Pastor Lorelei Kay (wpcgallup@gmail.com) or Steve Rogers (505) 870-1942. April 18 Support Group for Grief/Bereavement 6:30pm, Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Ave. For Information: Robert (505) 615-8053 Talk or Text April 11 Support Group for Dementia/ Alzheimer’s 6:30pm, Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Ave. For information: Robert (505) 615-8053 Talk or Text
April Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library
Social Media Poetry Challenge Every week in April, take part in the weekly poetry challenge. Every Monday a phrase, picture, or topic will be posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow the instructions on the post to create a poem in the comments. We will select a poem each week on Friday to receive an OFPL prize bag. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; keep watch for our post every Monday. For more information please call 505-863-1291 or email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov. Instagram Poetry in Motion Throughout April, celebrate National Poetry month by sharing the gift of poetry. Take a short video of someone reciting their favorite poem or any poem and post it to Instagram tagging the library @galluplibrary and using #ofplpoetry. Every video posted will be an entry for a great prize at the end of the month. All videos must be posted by Friday, April 27th, and must follow Instagram’s policies for content. For more information please call 505-8631291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov. April 14 - Ignite Gallup 2018 7:00pm at the El Morro Theatre. Members of the community will be giving rapid fire presentations about their personal areas of expertise. Don’t miss
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this night of entertainment and fun if you have ever wonder what fuels the fire here in Gallup-McKinley County! For more information or to sign up to present call 505-726-6120 or e-mail childlib@gallupnm.gov.
April 21- Earth Day Stories with Ellen McAllister-Flack 2:00pm, Celebrate Earth Day at the Children’s Branch with stories and activities for all ages. Make art with recycled materials and listen to special guest Ellen McAllister-Flack tell stories! April 28 -Family Food Genealogy 2:00pm, Our family recipes illuminate childhood memories and provide us with a link to our past. However, heirloom recipes are sometimes outdated, impossible to read, or unwritten? How can you ensure that old handwritten recipes, heirloom photos, and kitchen artifacts last for future generations? Have you ever considered the history of your heirloom recipes, exploring what that family recipe may be telling you between the lines? Archivist Tammi Moe will guide an exploration of food histories and traditions based on Valerie J. Frey, Preserving Family Recipes: How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions.
