Area in Brief

• Veterans Organization — CHINLE
• Support Group
• Addiction Classes — GANADO
• Scholarship Opportunity — GALLUP
• Board Meeting — TOHATCHI

Veterans Organization

CHINLE — Chinle Chapter Veterans Organization regular meeting will be 1-4 p.m. May 21, at the Chinle Chapter House, Chinle.

Support Group

An open, facilitated support group for individuals coping with any psychiatric condition. Do you live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia? This is a free group that meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. No pre-enrollment needed. Call 235-3200 for location information.

Addiction Classes

GANADO — Free addiction recovery classes patterned after the 12 step AA program for addiction recovery are being offered weekly in Ganado at the LDS Church next to Hubbell Trading Post. Two classes are held each Tuesday, one at 10 a.m. and another onian gospel principles and participation in confidential. Adult family members and friends affected by alcohol and drug addictions in their loved ones, are also invited to attend. No children please. There is no charge for the class, other than $3 for the workbook. Call Elder Wilcox at 755-3999 for more info.

Scholarship Opportunity

GALLUP — The Old Timers Softball Association is sponsoring a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. This year the organization will award four scholarships of $500. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who plan to attend UNM-Gallup, and the scholarship award is for one year only.

Applicants need to write a letter, 500 to 700 words in length, explaining their academic goals in college, their career goals, and why they have a financial need for the scholarship. Letters should be mailed to: G. Lopez, 405 E. Montoya, Gallup, N.M. 87301; applicants must include their name, mailing address, and phone number. Letters must be received by June 16, 2008. Recepients will be notified by Friday, June 27, 2008.

Board Meeting

TOHATCHI — Red Willow Farm Board Meeting will be 1 p.m. today, May 20, at the Tohatchi Community Chapter.