December 2019
December 3 Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 3rd! We’re proud to be a part of this celebration of giving. More details will be coming later, but our most exciting news is that because of a generous donor, Hands of Hope has a MATCHING GRANT of $15,000 this year! We hope you will consider being part of the giving that will match that donation. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center, 505-722-7125 #Giving Tuesday First United Methodist Church Gallup, will host a “Discovery Toy” Open House Party 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Come browse a great selection of preschool aged toys. Just in time for holiday shopping for the little ones. Proceeds will go toward FUMC Preschool Ministry. For more information: Adrianne Coleman revabc56@gmail.com 505-330-1406 December 7 Festival Trees Supporting the Community Pantry Must be present to win! Tree Giveaway 4:00pm Rio West Mall
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December 2019
El Morro Area Arts Council December Activities: Saturday December 7: Winter Concert 7:00pm Sunday December 15: Holiday Sing-a-long 3:00pm Saturday December 21: Winter Solstice Celebration 6:30pm At The Old School Gallery, Route 53, one mile East of El Morro National Monument ( 505) 369-4047 www.theoldschoolgallery.org on Facebook too!
will depart. Tours will end at Grace Bible Church. Tickets are $20 per person. The event is a fundraiser for the Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team of the American CancerSociety. Enjoy the lights and sights of the season while supporting a great cause. For tickets and more information, contact: Joyce Graves 505-863-3075 / 505-862-1457 or Linda Shelton 505-722-2175 / 505-297-9515.
2019 Christmas Parade 1:00pm Downtown Gallup
Wine & Painting ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/ wine-and-painting.
December 8 A Taizé candlelight service of prayer, silence, and song with the theme “Advent - the Coming 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 A Holiday Tour of Homes Tour beautiful holidaydecorated homes in the Gallup community. The evening begins with a Meet & Greet at 4:30pm at the Grace Bible Church, 222 Boulder Drive, where refreshments will be served. At 5:00pm the tour limos and vans
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gallupARTS Christmas Extravaganza Fundraiser December 14 and December 21 12:00pm – 4:00pm The Stage at the Gallup Flea Market. Go on a Christmas tree-cutting adventure through an old mining town! Pose for a photo with Santa! Enjoy live music! More info at www.galluparts.org/christmas December 14 Red Rock Craft Red Rock Elementary 21st Annual Craft Fair 9:00am to 4:00pm Red Rock Elementary School Email: Jkastrou@gmcs.org Phone: 5058707083
The monthly meeting of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council will be held at 2:00pm. The December meeting is a change from the regular first Saturday gathering. Join us at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill – Gallup. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County, call Gerald / Millie at 505-7225142 or e-mail betsywindisch@ yahoo.com. The public is encouraged to attend to share concerns about recycling, to learn about recycling opportunities in our region, updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, and plans for outreach. Red Rock 4-H Club of McKinley County Breakfast with Santa 9:00am to 11:00am $5.00 donation Community Pantry Bring your own camera to take photos.All proceeds benefit the Community Pantry. 5th Annual gallupARTS ArtsCrawl Holiday Arts Market El Morro Events Center 7:00pm – 9:00pm Find the perfect gift made by a local artist for everyone on your list! More info on Facebook @ gallupARTS.
