Area in Brief

The St. Michael Chemical Olympics team recently competed at Southern Utah University, taking four out of 6 trophies awarded. Left to right in front: Jessica Begay, Chasity Seaton, Jaime Yazzie, Louisa Smith, Melissa Segay, Cherish Seaton, Karen Lee, Stacey Ben, Jason Curley. BACK: Ted Leister, Adriel Perry, Shelby Willie, Teresa Peshlaki, Emma Boisselle, Kyle Anderson, William Bradley, Odis Chester. [courtesy photo]

• Spa Day — GALLUP
• Equine Expo — WINDOW ROCK
• Board Meeting — CROWNPOINT
• Food Drive — GALLUP
• Veterans Meeting — SMITH LAKE
• Public Hearing — HOGBACK
• Celebrate Pentecost — GALLUP
• Chapter Meeting — BAAHAALI
• Spring Fest — GALLUP

Spa Day

GALLUP — UNM-Gallup cosmetology department is having a spa day 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 9, in Gurley Hall. Offering manicures/pedicures, facials, and haircuts for $5 each. Proceeds will go to a 15-month old child in need of corrective heart surgery. More info call 863-7561.

Equine Expo

WINDOW ROCK — The latest information on equine health care, including nutrition, dentistry and hoof maintenance for horses, will be among the topics at the Second Annual Navajo Nation Equine Expo, May 9-10, at the Window Rock Fairgroundd-4-H Pavilion. Friday’s activities will begin at 1:15 p.m. after registration at noon. No registration fee. More info call 928-871-7686 or 928-724-6941/6940.

Board Meeting

CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical College Board of Trustees regular board meeting will be 8:30 a.m. May 9, at the NTC President’s Conference Room in Crownpoint. More info call 505-786-4151.

Food Drive

GALLUP — Food drive for the Community Pantry will be May 9. The food drive is carried out with the help from the letter carriers of the U.S. Postal service. Food supply is very low. The need for emergency assistance mounts as families struggle to meet increased heating costs and other cold-weather challenges in this holiday season. All items should be non perishable, unopened and within the expiration date. Items especially needed are peanut butter, flour, sugar, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned entrees, macaroni and cheese, rice, dried pinto beans, cooking oil, canned fruit, pasta and sauces, baby food, boxed meals, and soups. Monetary donations may be sent to the Community Pantry at PO Box 520, Gallup.

Veterans Meeting

SMITH LAKE — Veterans meeting will be 2 p.m. May 9, at the Smith Lake Chapter.

Public Hearing

HOGBACK— Public hearing will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9, at the Tse Daa Kaan Chapter House, Hogback. Topic includes, Navajo Housing Authority Public Rental and Home ownership issue. Questions call 928-871-7157/7253.

Celebrate Pentecost

GALLUP — St. Francis Parish prayer group of Casa Reina invites everyone to live in harmony and community before the Blessed Sacrament as we receive the new Pentecost at St. Francis Church, May 10-11, 7-8 a.m., Mass; 8-8:15 a.m., Exposition of Blessed Sacrament; 8:15-9:15 a.m., Fr. Lalo; 10:15-11:15 a.m., Fr. Juan Antonio; 12:15-7 p.m., Reflection Praise. Music by St. Francis chorus and special guest Agua de Vida Choir, from Albuquerque, Sister Blanca. More info call 722-5511.

Chapter Meeting

BAAHAALI — Regular Chapter meeting will be 10 a.m. May 9, at the Baahaali Chapter.

Spring Fest

GALLUP — Red Rock Elementary PTO is having a Spring Fest starting at noon, May 9, behind the school. See the fire safety house. Will be games, prizes, food and fun.