Area in Brief

BNSF signal maintainer Larry Belinte secures flashing lights to the top of a railroad crossing arm Tuesday morning in downtown Gallup, after replacing a section of the arm that was struck and broken by a vehicle trying to beat a approaching train. [photo by Jeff Jones / Independent]

• Toastmasters — GALLUP
• Underage Drinking — THOREAU
• PTSD — CHINLE
• Addiction Classes — GANADO
• Support Group — GALLUP
• Scholarship Opportunity — GALLUP
• Quadrathlon — GRANTS
• Women’s Award — GALLUP

Toastmasters

GALLUP — Toastmasters meeting will be 6:30 p.m. May 29, at the Rocket Cafe, 1719 S. 2nd St. Public invited to attended. Info call 722-9420.

Underage Drinking

THOREAU — Underage drinking town hall, Start talking before they start drinking, will be 5-8 p.m. May 29, at the Thoreau High School, and 5-8 p.m., June 2, at the Tohatchi Chapter House. Refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Be informed of how the alcohol industries are targeting you. Know how your parents can go to jail and you can join them.

PTSD

CHINLE — Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Education and support Group, “Flashbacks”, will be 10 -11:30 a.m. May 27, at the Chinle Vet Center. Info call 1-800-949-1005 Ext.7806,7805,7804 or Chinle Vet Center 928-674-3682.

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.

Support Group

GALLUP – 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 505-235-3200 for location information.

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.

Quadrathlon

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 entries to tfletchern@msn.com. Entries must be received by June 6.

Women’s Award

GALLUP — Soroptimist International of Gallup is accepting nominations for its annual “making a Difference for Women Award.” Nominees should be local women who are making personal or professional efforts to improve the lives of women or girls. The deadline to apply is June 6. Info call Idajean 505-879-3478.