Area in Brief
Carolyn Milligan and Kim Pearson stand among paintings that hang on the wall at the New Mexico Cancer Center. Milligan, the curator of the art shows that take place there, and Pearson, manger of the facility, say that the building is the perfect place for an art show. [photo by Brian Leddy / Independent]

• Retirement Strategies — GALLUP
• Art/Collectible Show — GALLUP
• Ganado Meeting — GANADO
• Poker Run — THOREAU
• Veterans Meeting — BAAHAALI
• Arts Crawl — GALLUP
• Summer Festivals — GALLUP
• Association Meeting — GALLUP

Retirement Strategies

GALLUP — Free seminar- Retirement Strategies for Women. Strategies to use to help achieve a financially secure retirement. Seminar will be at the Gallup Chamber of Commerce, 10:30 a.m., June 14. Call Debi Caldwell to register at 505-888-7944 x114.

Art/Collectible Show

GALLUP — Several Art and Collectible Shows will conicide with local events at Red Rock State Park,11 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14, at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 East Historic 66 Avenue. A few slots for non-competing food vendors also available. Info call Robert Keene 505-615-8053 or lebanonlodge22@yahoo.com.

Ganado Meeting

GANADO — Ganado Mission Association meeting will be 10 a.m. June 14, at the Ganado Sage Cafe. A potluck luncheon, please share a dish.

Poker Run

THOREAU — Benefit Poker Run will be June 14. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and line up at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $20 biker and $5 passenger. Extra tickets for lunch will be sold at the door for $2 each to public. More info call Emerson or Amy Yazzie 505-903-3982/505-287-9813, Cindy Howe 505-879-2366, Valerie Antone 505-721-4500. Door prizes and consession.

Veterans Meeting

BAAHAALI — Veterans meeting will be 9 a.m. June 14, at the Baahaali Chapter.

Arts Crawl

GALLUP — A number of art show receptions will be Saturday. The New Mexico Cancer Center, 2240 College Dr., will host a reception from 4-7 p.m. for its newest exhibit. Downtown Gallup will host receptions from 7-9 p.m. Receptions are usually held along Coal Avenue at the Coffee House, Crashing Thunder Gallery, The Frame Shop, House of Lyndon, Make Shift Gallery, Michael’s Studio 205, and Yazzie’s Indian Art. The Open Studio, located in the alley behind El Morro Theatre, and Native Hands Co-op, 506 W. Highway 66, are also participants.

Summer Festivals

GALLUP — Lion’s Club/Children’s Library, Summer Festival will be June 14. Activities all day. Parade at 10 a.m., Carnival, 12-6 p.m. and Nightly dances, 6 p.m., located in the downtown Courtyard Square. Face painting; petting zoo; junior King and Queen contest; free game booths; dunk tank and more.

Association Meeting

GALLUP — June 14, Navajo Code Talkers Association meeting at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Indian Foundation Museum, above the Amtrak Train Station, downtown Gallup. All Code Talkers, Widows of Code Talkers and Descendants encouraged to attend. Info call Yvonne Murphy at 928-688-4871.