Area in Brief
Nikki Ranin points a finger and displays a bit
of attitude Monday while performing a scene during rehearsal for
their upcoming performance of Disney's "High School Musical"
by the students of Gallup Cahtolic High School. The performance
is Friday through Sunday at the Ken Holloway Auditorium at Gallup
High School and features 21 musical numbers. [photo by Jeff Jones
/ Independent]
Commencement Ceremony
GALLUP UNM-Gallup having 2008 commencement
activities, 6 p.m., May 15, at Red Rock State Park. Among those
on the platform this year will be UNM President David Schmidly,
UNM Deputy Provost Richard Holder and UNM-Gallup Acting Executive
Director Barry Cooney.
Gourd Dance
GALLUP Gathering of Veterans Honor Gourd
Dance will be May 15, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Court
House Square, Gallup. 1st Session will be 12-3:30 p.m. Second
session will be 5-7 p.m. Alcohol and drug-free, not responsible
to accident or theft. More info call Larry 928-729-2035; Virgil
505-979-1642; T.J. or Alta 505-726-0427.
Work Session
SHIPROCK Central Consolidated School
District Board of Education work session will be 6:30 p.m. May
15, at the Shiprock Board Room. Agenda includes: Region I Board
Meeting Report, Government to Government meeting Update, IEA Amendments,
and more.
Spring Fling
GALLUP Spring fling will be 6:30 p.m.,
May 15, at Angelas Cup a Joe, (By Curves, Blossom Shop,
R&M). Meet new friends and learn about being a Soroptimist.
Committee Meeting
SAWMILL Housing Selection Committee Meeting
will be 4 p.m. May 15, at the Sawmill Chapter House. Info call
Mrs. Agnes Bennett, 928-729-4432.
Art Design
GRANTS Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon is requesting
design art for the 26th Quadrathlon T-shirt Contest. T-shirt design
are 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 e-mail
tfletchernm@msn.com. Must be in by June 6, 2008.
Memorial Wall
SMITH LAKE Smith Lake Chapter is extending
the date for names to be submitted for the Smith Lake Veterans
Memorial wall. Deadline is May 16. Questions call Darren Moses
505-786-2138. DD214s can be faxed to 505-786-2143: Attention:
Darren Moses. Fax clear and visible DD214s and with a cover
sheet.
Scholarship
GALLUP Gallup Community Service Center
accepting applications for the Fr. Dunstan Appreciation Scholarship
for the 2008-2009 school year. Pick up application from school
counselors or from Gallup Community Service Center, 410 Bataan
Veterans Sr. Deadline is May 23. More info call 722-9230.
Senior Volunteers
GALLUP Volunteers needed to offer daily
visits to homebound senior citizens. A modest stipend, mileage
and meals reimbursement are offered. Great way to make a little
extra money. Must be 60 years or over. Please call Rachel at 505-722-3565/3568
or pick up application at 104 1/2 E. Aztec.
Volunteers Needed
GALLUP Are you an energetic 55-year old
and are willing to volunteer your time in a fulfilling way that
will help the community, we offer over 45 workstations to select
from. We offer benefits. More info call 722-3565/3568 or stop
by 104 1/2 E. Aztec.
Class Reunion
GALLUP Class of 1978-30th Class Reunion
will be Friday, July 25 and continue through Sunday, July 27.
More info call Joan Leyba 863-3617; Gail Foutz 863-5813; Barbie
Lynch 862-7504; gkfoutz@q.com. If you know any classmates e-mail
addresses please let us know.
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