Area in Brief

• Native Gathering — GALLUP
• Candidates Forum — GALLUP
• Artist Invitational — FARMINGTON

Native Gathering

GALLUP — A Native American Praise Gathering willbe 7 p.m., Oct. 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr. The event will feature a potluck meal, a talking circle, Christian praise music and drumming, and anything else the group wants to share. Info call Celeste 505-321-5623 or blueskies6@yahoo.com.

Candidates Forum

GALLUP — The UNM-G has scheduled a candidates’ fund for Oct. 24, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., in the Calvin Hall auditorium. Among those invited are candidates for office in Gallup and McKinley County, and more. Organizers plan for the candidate to answer questions in a town meeting-type format. Info all Donna Jacobs, instructor in the Business Management and Technology Department, 863-7634, or Dale Mason, political science instructor, 863-7677.

Artist Invitational

FARMINGTON — The San Juan College Fine Arts Committee annual Artist Invitational exhibit featuring the artwork of Kathy Walling, Oct. 24-Nov. 14. Entitled “Celebrating 50 Years of Painting in the Four Corners,” the solo exhibit will include Walling’s new works, as well as those from years past. She also works in oil and acrylic. Her show will open with a reception from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 24, in the Art Gallery of the Henderson Fine Arts Center. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; closed weekends. More info call 505-566-3464.