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Area in Brief
Baylie Daniel's launches her sister Charlie Daniels
while playing with their other sister's Maurie Daniels,sitting,
and Raylie Daniles. The sisters called the game "lift off"
and said the best part is "when you fly." The children
entertained themselves during a track meet while their mother Kelsey
Daniels coached the Ramah track team. [photo by Daniel Zollinger
/ Independent]
Planning Meeting
CROWNPOINT — Planning meeting will be 9
a.m. May 6, at the Crownpoint Chapter. Questions call 505-786-2131.
Talking Circle
GALLUP — Community talking circle will
be 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 6, at the UNM-Gallup, in Calvin Hall Auditorium.
Registration and dinner will be 5:30-6:30 p.m.; opening plenary
at 6:30-6:50 p.m.; small group discussion at 7-8:50 p.m.; closing
plenary at 9-9:30 p.m. Registration is free, but seats must be
reserved. Call Bernadette Fontenelle 863-7771.
MarketingWorkshop
GANADO — Marketing Strategies: How to promote
you business, will be 9 a.m.-12 p.m. May 6, at the Ganado Chapter
House. More info call Leonard Francisco 928-871-7258 or Grace
Boyne 863-3192.
Rural Bookmobile
First week of Rural Bookmoble West will be May
6, at the El Morro National Monument from 10:15-11:30 a.m.; Pine
Hill Market from 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Ramah Post Office from 3-4 p.m.;
Fence Lake Community Center from 5:30-6:15 p.m.
School Board Regular Meeting
GRANTS/CIBOLA — Grants/Cibola county school
board regular board meeting will be 5:30 p.m. May 6, at the Acoma
Tribal Auditorium. Agenda available at the superintendent’s
office. More info call 285-2603.
Veterns Planning Meeting
SAWMILL — Veterans planning meeting will
be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, at the Sawmill Chapter House. Questions
call 729-4433.
Journey to Wellness
GALLUP — Journey to wellness, walking together
for healthier nations XII Gallup Service Unit, will be May 6.
Registration will be 7 a.m. Walk begins at 8 a.m. and ends at
5 p.m. Event is free. T-Shirts to all participants. More info
call Colleen Hoskie 505-722-1593.
Public Hearing
KAYENTA — Public hearing will be 10 a.m.-5
p.m. May 6, at the Kayenta Township Ofc, Kayenta. Topic includes,
Navajo Housing Authority Public Rental and Home ownership issue.
Transportation and Community Development Committee
Regular Meeting
WINDOW ROCK — Transportation and Community
Development Committee of the 21st Navajo Nation Council regular
meeting will be 10 a.m. May 6, at the Navajo Nation Council Chambers,
Window Rock. Questions call 928-871-6021/7254.
Scholarship
GALLUP — Gallup Community Service Center
is accepting applications for the Fr. Dunstan Appreciation Scholarship
for the 2008-2009 school year. You can pick up an application
from your school counselor or from Gallup Community Service Center,
410 Bataan Veterans St. Deadline to apply is May 23, 2008. More
info call 722-9230.
Memorial Wall
SMITH LAKE — Due to phone calls and last
minute request, Smith Lake Chapter will extend the date for names
to be submitted for the Smith Lake Veterans Memorial Wall. Deadline
for submitting names will be May 16. Questions call Darren Moses
at 505-786-2143.
Logo Contest
OAKSPRINGS — Chapter Logo Contest deadline
is May 16. Please submit your drawings to Oaksprings Chapter before
May 16 by 5 p.m. Oak/Pinesprings Community Members only. Cash
award. Selection date will be May 20.
Requesting Art
GRANTS — Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon is requesting
design art for the 26th Quadrathlon T-shirt Contest. T-shirt design
art may have 2-4 colors, and must be delivered in an electronic
PDF or GIF format. First place will receive $250 for designing
2009 Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon T-shirt. Mail entries to Mt. Taylor
Quadrathlon, P.O. Box 85, Grants, New Mexico, 87020 or email to
tfletchernm@msn.com. Entries must be received by June 6.
Senior Volunteers
GALLUP — McKinley County Retired Senior
Volunteer Programs need individuals to visit other senior citizens
who are homebound, lonely and isolated. Stipend is offered mileage
reimbursement and other benefits. 60 years and older. More info
call 505-722-3565/3568. Applications available at 104 1/2 East
Aztec.
Volunteers Needed
GALLUP — 55 year old or older who are willing
to volunteer your time in fulfilling way to help the community.
We offer 45 work sites to select from. Benefits offered. More
info call 722-3565/3568 or stop at 104 1/2 East Aztec.
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