Area in Brief

Zuni Middle School seventh-grader Alexander W. Lasiloo, left, explains to judges Gloria Kallestewa and Sherry Niiha how he grew crystals for his science fair project Thursday at Zuni Middle School. Students from all three grades entered projects in the science fair and indiviual winners will have to oppurtunity to compete in the regional science fair. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Cable Hoover

• Planning Meeting — NAZLINI
• Grazing Meeting — NAZLINI
• Grazing Meeting — NAZLINI
• Social Group — GALLUP
• PTSO Meeting — HUNTERS POINT
• Fafsa Filing Dates — GALLUP
• Support Group — TOHDENASSHAJ
• Rodeo Committee — BAAHAALI
• Support Group — CHINLE

Planning Meeting

NAZLINI — Nazlini Community Land Use Planning Meeting will be 5 p.m., Feb. 10, at Nazlini Chapter House.

Grazing Meeting

NAZLINI — District #10 grazing meeting will be 9 a.m., Feb. 10, at Cottonwood/Tselani Chapter .

Grazing Meeting

NAZLINI — Agency grazing meeting will be 9 a.m., Feb. 10, at the Chinle B.I.A. Conference.

Social Group

GALLUP — A new social group is forming to connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people, their families and allies in Gallup. Any queer-identified people ages 18 and over are welcome to attend. The Gallup Queer Social Group first meeting will be 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10. Will discuss ideas for group activities and talks, meeting frequency and more over refreshments. Call Ender for location and info. 505-349-4537 or visit ggsg.wordpress.com.

PTSO Meeting

HUNTERS POINT — Hunters point boarding school PTSO monthly meeting will be 5 p.m., Feb. 10, at the school library. All parents and guardians please attend. Elect new secretary for PTSO; Cafeteria Orientation; Dorm Orientation. Refreshments provided.

Fafsa Filing Dates

GALLUP — Potential students at UNM-Gallup can get one-on-one help filling out their financial aid forms 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 10, and 1-3 p.m., Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 25, in Gurley Hall Commons. Applicants should bring 2008 Federal Income Taxes (student/spouse and parents’, if dependent status); 2008 W2 forms; other documentation regarding income for 2008 (social security, unemployment, AFDC/public assistance, etc.); Federal PIN numbers (students and parents, if dependent status). Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Call 505-863-7663 for info.

Support Group

TOHDENASSHAJ — The Tohdenasshaj Shelter Home is facilitating the Women’s Support Group in Kayenta, at the First Baptist Church, located behind Amigo’s Cafe. The group sessions are from 2-4 p.m., every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month, ending in July ‘09. Info. call Lucinda Redhouse 928-697-3635.

Rodeo Committee

BAAHAALI — Baahaali Rodeo Committee meeting will be 6 p.m., Feb. 10, at the Baahaali Chapter.

Support Group

CHINLE — Posttraumatic Stress Disorder education and support group (Review and Wrap-up) for veterans will be 10 a.m., Feb. 10, at the Chinle Vet Center. Info call NAVAHCS 1-800-949-1005 ext. 7806 or Chinle Vet Center 928-674-3682.