Area in Brief
An elevated view storms looming to the south of Gallup on Monday afternoon, Gallup has received nearly 7 inches of rain since June 1, an unusually high accumulation. The area can expect more precipitation in the coming month, as the monsoon season dofes not end until the end of August. [photo by Brian Leddy / Independent]

• Planning Meeting — IYANBITO
• Board Meeting — WINDOW ROCK
  
• Board Meeting — TOHATCHI
• Extravaganza — GALLUP
  
• Country Showdown — GALLUP
• Screening Day — CHINLE
• Planning Meeting — NAZLINI
• Limited Services — TUBA CITY

Planning Meeting

IYANBITO — Planning meeting will be 2 p.m., Aug. 1, at the Iyanbito Chapter. Please be on time.

Board Meeting

WINDOW ROCK — Navajo Nation Board of Education regular board meeting will be 10 a.m., Aug. 1, at the Department of Dine Education, Sunrise Board Room, Window Rock. Questions call DODE Administration 928-871-6995/7475.

Board Meeting

TOHATCHI — Tohatchi advisory board meeting will be 9 a.m., Aug. 1, at the Tohatchi Community Chapter.

Extravaganza

GALLUP — Family extravaganza “Growing Up Physically and Emotionally Healthy to Live a Healthier Lifestyle”, will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 1, at the ‘A Ye’ Hee’ Yazzie Amphitheater, Ellis Tanner, Gallup.

Country Showdown

GALLUP — Annual KGLX Colgate Country Showdown will be Aug. 1. Special promotions Inc. from Nashville Tennessee produces The Colgate Country Showdown to find the most promising Country Music talent in America and give these performers a chance to launch professional music careers. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show begins at 7 p.m., at the Historic El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. Door prizes given away. More info all 863-9391.

Screening Day

CHINLE — Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility’s MCH clinic “Take time to care for yourself” screening day will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 1. Will include pap smears, breast exams, mammograms if needed, and more. No appointment needed. Questions call Alberta Gorman 928-674-7212 or Sandra Dodge 928-674-7420.

Planning Meeting

NAZLINI — Chapter planning meeting will be 1 p.m., Aug. 1, at the Nazlini Chapter House.

Limited Services

TUBA CITY — The Navajo Nation Program for Self Reliance’s Tuba City Agency office will provide limited services Aug. 1. Customers may leave messages for their caseworkers or turn in required documents. No in-take interviews. Normal hours resume Monday. More info call 928-283-6613.