87301 The Revival of TNT Paintball Grand Re-opening Oct 18 While working with adolescents as a substance abuse case manager at Connections Inc. about ten years ago, John Michael Stewart heard again and again that there was nothing for them to do in the area! So in 2005, with the help of then-mayor Bob Rosebrough, Bill Bright, and the Southwest Indian Foundation, TNT Paintball was founded. Paintball is thrilling, exciting, and a huge adrenalin rush! Stewart loved paintball and knew the young people of Gallup would too. A paintball field was built behind the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center and the sport took off, quickly outgrowing the location. Unfortunately, TNT Paintball shut down after just two years. Now, TNT Paintball has relocated and will celebrate a grand re-opening on Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am until dusk. The new field is on Bataan Memorial Blvd, which is the road between the Bingo Hall and the Fire Training Center on the north side. Drop your kids off and run errands, or have some date time with the spouse. Better yet come and play as a family. Excitement for all ages (players must be at least 10 years old)! TNT PAINTBALL can again provide adult-supervised activity for the young people of Gallup and give them an option to replace boredom and unhealthy activities. For more information on TNT PAINTBALL go to www.galluppaintball.com or call 505-870-6344 and ask for Preacher.
October Events @ Our Octavia Fellin Public Library MAIN LIBRARY New Mexico State Representative and Author Dede Feldman Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits, and Citizens On Thursday, October 23 at 4 pm, the Octavia Fellin Library will host author Dede Feldman, a retired New Mexico State Representative, who was the first woman elected as a New Mexico senator from Albuquerque’s near North Valley. Elected to New Mexico’s state senate in 1996, Dede Feldman faced the challenges that confront state legislators around the country, along with some that are uniquely New Mexican. In this forthright account of the workings of New Mexico’s legislature, she reveals how the work of governing is actually accomplished. For more information, please call the library at 505-863-1291. Refreshments will be served. Author and Photographer Diana Molina Seven String Barbed Wire Fence: The Many Faces of Latino Immigration in the U.S. On Tuesday, October 28 at 6 pm, the Octavia Fellin Library will present Diana Molina, a professional photographer and writer, who will provide a balanced, informative account of the often emotionally-charged issue of Latino immigration to the U.S. Photos, montages, three-dimensional installation examples, and a short video document the formidable barriers along the border environment and provide a comprehensive portrayal of the actors and arguments within the post9/11 debate over policy reform. Refreshments will be served. Free Computer Classes in October! The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of October. Classes will cover Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft Publisher, and Social Media. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. For more information on class times and to register, call 505-863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov, or visit the front desk of the library.
October 2014
October Film Series—Horror Month Wednesday nights at 5:30pm – popcorn provided October 1—Ghostbusters (30th Anniversary) October 8—Ghostbusters 2 October 15—Jaws October 22—Evil Dead October 29—The Conjuring CHILDREN’S BRANCH Hispanic Heritage Month with the Foundations of Freedom Dance Studio On Saturday, October 4 at 2pm the Foundations of Freedom Dance Studio will join the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Day of the Dead” dance performances and teach the audience traditional dance. The afternoon will begin with face painting, crafts, and games. Teen Read Week October 14–18 – Prizes Galore! Teens may enter the contest by checking out a young adult book, designing a bookmark based on a young adult book, or by voting for their favorite young adult books from last year. Ballots and bookmark making supplies will be available throughout the week. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 21. Halloween Family Halloween Festival The Annual Family Halloween Festival will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2:30-5:30 pm. There will be crafts, games, treats, movies, a costume parade and fun! Teen Crafternoon - Marshmallow Monsters Drop in at the library on Tuesday, October 28 at 4 pm for a special monsterthemed craft. Participants will get to first make monsters out of marshmallows, candy, and frosting – and then eat them! For information about Weekly Programs, look at the Community Calendar’s ongoing events and call the library at 505-726-6120.
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