Event Calendar

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 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!

2019 Christmas Parade 1:00pm Downtown Gallup

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 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.

December 12 Wine & Painting ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/ wine-and-painting.

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.

4th Annual Member Artist Group Show - Opening ART123 Gallery 7:00pm – 9:00pm See new work by eight ART123 Gallery Member Artists. More info on Facebook @ ART123Gallery.

December 17 2nd Look on 2nd Street 6:00pm – 8:00pm Stroll Downtown Gallup’s Gallery Row for art shows, artist talks, and artist demos. More info at www.galluparts. org/2ndLook.

December 18 The Gallup Grief/Bereavement Support Group meets monthly at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. The meeting starts at 6:30pm. Next meeting will be Wednesday, December 18th, and potluck holiday refreshment items are welcome. For information: Robert - 505-615-8053.

December 21 Gallup Families with Autism Christmas Party! Join us December 21st 4:00pm to 6:00pm At the El Morro Event Center, 210 S. Second St Potluck and children’s activities Questions: Heidi - (360-912-1953)

December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A Christmas Eve service will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup Join us at 7:00pm as we welcome the Christ Child. All are invited! The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) near Orleans Manor Apartments. For more information call the church office at 505-905-3247 or send a message to: wpcgallup@gmail.com / or check the website http://www.wpcgallup. org.

EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY

December 21

Stories with Santa We’re getting cozy around the fire for Stories with Santa. Bring the whole family to the Children’s Branch at 2:00pm. Refreshments provided. Please bring your own camera for pictures with Santa. Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

December 23

Holiday Movie Marathon Join us for a light-hearted and magical movie marathon at the OFPL Main Library from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Snacks will be provided. Email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. • Ernest Saves Christmas - 12:00pm • Christmas with the Kranks - 1:45pm • A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas - 3:30pm

December 27

Holiday Escape Room Nothing to do over break? Try your wits against our Escape Room. Can you get out before the holiday zombies get in? Find out at the Main Library on Friday, December 27th, and Saturday, December 28th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Register to save your spot; spaces are limited. Email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

December 31

Make Believe Midnight Ring in the New Year before bedtime! Bring the whole family to the Children’s Branch from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop at 6:00pm to celebrate the New Year. Email childlib@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

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SPELLING BEES

December 3 - Indian Hills Elementary / 9:00 AM December 4 - Red Rock Elementary / 9:00 AM December 17 - Turpen Elementary / 8:30 AM

December 5 HOLIDAY MUSICAL David Skeet Elementary 1:00 PM December 5 December 5 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Christmas Bazaar Navajo Mid SchoolNavajo Middle School 5:30-9:00 PM5:30-9:00 PM December 13 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Navajo Pine High School 5:00-9:00 PM December 14 ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR Red Rock Elementary 9:00 AM-4:00 PM December 16 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Indian Hills Elementary 1:00-2:15 PM

December 18 3-5 Christmas Program C. A. Miller Elementary 1:00-2:30 PM

December 17 K-2 Christmas Program C. A. Miller Elementary 1:00-2:30 PM

December 18 Winter Music Performance Red Rock Elementary K-2 (6-7PM) 3-5 (7:10-7:45 PM) December 19 Jefferson Christmas Jefferson Elementary 8:30 AM December 19 Winter Concert Chee Dodge Elementary K-2 (9:00 AM) 3-5 (1:30 PM) December 19 Christmas Program Twin Lakes Elementary 1:00 PM December 19 Christmas Around The World Turpen Elementary 8:30 AM December 19 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Del Norte El. (GHS-Auditorium) 6:00-8:00 PM December 20 CULTURE/WINTER PROGRAM Tohatchi Mid School 9:00 AM

December 5-7-Lomasney Girl’ s Invitational Tourney

December 11- SES Parent Academy/EDC/ 5:15 PM

December 12-Thoreau El. Family Math Night 5:00/PM December 16-School Board Meeting / 6:00 PM December 18-Thoreau Mid Career Day /1-3 PM December 23-January 3, 2020-Christmas Break Follow us on facebook and instagram

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On-Going:

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 505-8636459.

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.