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Area in Brief
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Summer Scholarship
CASAMERO LAKE — Accepting applications
for summer scholarship beginning June 1, through June 30. Only
the applicants that were approved through the regular chapter
meeting has up to the 30th of June to turn in all required documents.
Cutting for a Cure
GALLUP — Cutting for a cure, will
be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, at the Mystique Salon, 509 South 3rd
Street. Haircuts are $10. Haircuts only, to help cure cancer.
All proceeds go to American Cancer Society.
Planning Meeting
BAAHAALI — Planning meeting will
be 9 a.m. June 1, at the Baahaali Chapter.
Planning Meeting
CASAMERO LAKE — Planning meeting
will be 10 a.m. June 1, at the Casamero lake Chapter.
Veterans Benefits Counselor
Visit
KAYENTA — Veterans Benefits Counselor
Visit will be 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., June 2, at the Kayenta Navajo
Workforce Development and 1:20-3:15 p.m. at the Teec Nos Pos Chapter
House. Should bring all VA correspondences, DD-214, medical records,
marriage license, divorce decree, death certificate, birth certificate,
all income award letters, medical expenses, social security card
etc.
Committee Meeting
SHIPROCK — The Central Consolidated
School District No. 22 monthly Indian Education Committee Meeting
will be 5:30 p.m., June 2, at the CCSD Shiprock Board Room. Some
topics include, Indian Policies and procedures, IEC Parent University
and regular Johnson O’Malley and Title VII Indian Education
business.
Planning Meeting
COYOTE CANYON — Planning meeting
will be 3 p.m. June 2, at the Coyote Canyon Chapter.
Planning Meeting
RED ROCK — Planning meeting will
be 9 a.m. June 2, at the Red Rock Chapter House, South of Gallup.
Agenda include: Head Start Program, Powerline Extention, and Bathroom
addition. Info call 505-726-8135/8071.
Nazlini Chapter
NAZLINI — Navajo Nation Memorial
Day is June 2, Nazlini Chapter House will be closed.
Bingo
MEXICAN SPRINGS — Bingo, put on by
the Muskett family, will be 12 p.m. June 1, at the Mexican Springs
Chapter House. Questions call Elissa Watson 505-409-4669.
Veterans Meeting
NAVAJO — Red Lake Veterans regular
meeting will be 5 p.m. June 1, at the Red Lake Chapter House.
More info call Edmund 928-871-3539.
Planning Meeting
LITTLEWATER — Chapter planning meeting
will be 10 a.m. June 2, at the Littlewater Chapter House, 13 miles
east of Crownpoint. Questions call 505-786-2120.
Religion Calendar
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Lady Kinlichiinii
REHOBOTH — The Rehoboth Church will host
Julie Redhouse and friends as special musical guests on Sunday,
June 1. Lady Kinlichiinii — Redhouse and friends — will
lead the music during the 10:30 a.m. service and will present
a 3 p.m. concert of praise and worship. Redhouse’s spiritual
journey began in a home with a medicine man father and a Christian
mother. After being initiated as a medicine woman in the Native
American Church, Redhouse eventually left the peyote tradition
and came back to the Christian faith of her mother. The public
is invited to attend. Information: Bob at (505) 726-9712.
Tent Services
STANDING ROCK — The Second Annual Tent
Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
June 2-7, at Irvin Smith’s residence in the Standing Rock,
N.M. community. The event, which is held in memory of Lorraine
M. Smith, will feature evangelists Jerry Domingo, Shawn Benally,
and David Lee. Weather permitting, there will be a house blessing
and baptism service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Information:
(505) 786-7360 or 786-7191.
Men’s Conference
RIO RANCHO — St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
in Rio Rancho, N.M. is hosting a men’s conference on Saturday,
June 7. Guest presenter Jeff Cavins will speak about men’s
spirituality and being a committed Christian man in today’s
society. All men ages 18 and older are invited to attend. Registration
Information: (505) 217-4652 or www.EventsnMore.com.
Tom Bee
REHOBOTH — The Rehoboth Church will host
Native musician and music producer Tom Bee as a special musical
guest on Sunday, June 8. Bee, a Gallup native who went on to lead
the Native American rock band XIT, will lead the music during
the 10:30 a.m. service and will present a 3 p.m. concert of praise
and worship. Bee will also address the topic of expressions of
Christian worship by Native believers. The public is invited to
attend. Information: Bob at (505) 726-9712.
Dance and Worship
REHOBOTH — The Rehoboth Church will host
a workshop on Liturgical Dance and Creative Movement in Worship
from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. The workshop, which is
open to individuals or churches, will discuss the why and how
of dance and movement in Christian worship. Registration Information:
(505) 726-9710.
Flagstaff Camp
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Mission to the
Navajos is sponsoring the following two events in June:
• 60th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, June 14: Registration
is at 9 a.m., the celebration service is at 10 a.m., and lunch
is at noon. The fee is $10 per person.
• Family Summer Camp, June 15-20: This year’s theme
is “Faith to All Generations.” During the evening sessions,
Burt Downs will speak in English and Jessie Billy will speak in
Navajo. There will be special events for church pastors, youth
groups, and children. Cabins and tents rent for $8 per person,
per day; children five and under are admitted free.Information:
Dan at (928) 774-2802.
Twilight Retreat
GALLUP — The Sacred Heart Retreat Center,
located two miles south of Gallup, will host a Twilight Retreat
from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Father Joe Blonski will discuss
the Blessed Columba Marmion and the spiritual classic “Christ,
the Life of the Soul.” The $20 fee includes dinner. Reservations
are needed by June 10. Information: (505) 722-6755.
Day of Reflection
GALLUP — The Sacred Heart Retreat Center,
located two miles south of Gallup, will host a Day of Reflection
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Sister Mary Matthais
Ward will explore the spiritual theme of “Growing.”
The $20 fee includes lunch. Reservations are needed by June 12.
Information: (505) 722-6755.
Local Music Scene
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Saturday
- Grants, noon-7 p.m: Arts in the Park; art, music & golf
event; held in conjuction with Ancient Way Arts Festival; Coyote
Golf Course; Info: (505) 287-7311.
- Gallup, 7 p.m: Live Music with the Coal Street Blues Band; Coal
Street Pub, 303 W. Coal; Info: (505) 722-0117.
Sunday
- Rehoboth, 3 p.m: Concert of Praise with Lady Kinlichiinii &
Friends; Julie Redhouse, a former Native American Church medicine
woman, will lead an afternoon concert; free admission; new Rehoboth
Church, located on school campus.
- Window Rock, 7 p.m: Rancid-Savage Concert, featuring Three Bad
Jacks, Downplay, F.A.M.E. & more bands; $7 admission; concert
at Day Customs.
Thursday
- Gallup, 6 p.m: Weekly Old Fashioned Hootenanny; acoustic musicians
welcome to bring instruments, jam, & sing; The Coffee House,
203 W. Coal.
- Gallup, 7-9 p.m: Live Music; Coal Street Pub, 303 W. Coal; Info:
(505) 722-0117.
Sports Briefs
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Gallup Girls Basketball Camp
GALLUP — The Gallup High School
Girls Summer Basketball Camp will take place June 2-5 at Gallup
High School.
Entry fee is $30. Participants will receive a basketball and t-shirt.
Registration will be at the door from 7 a.m.-Noon. Instruction
will include shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, rebounding,
jumping, defense and basic skills.
Times are 8 a.m.-Noon for grades 4-7 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for grades
8-10.
Info: John Lomasney at 979-1797 or 863-5069.
Naa’taanii Summer Baseball
Camp
GALLUP — The Naa’taanii Summer
Baseball Camp will take place June 2-19 from 10 a.m.-noon at Gallup
High School.
Info: Tim Campos at 409-6360 or Jimmy Gonzales at 409-1424.
Wings Camp
GALLUP — The Wings Of America Running &
Fitness Camp will take place June 2-3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the
UNM-Gallup Gymnasium.
This is a free event for boys and girls, ages 6-18. Lunch will
be provided and participants receive and free Nike t-shirt.
Info: Colleen Hoskie at (505) 722-1593 or Cynthia Chavez at (505)
863-7589.
Starlette Dance Studio Classes
GALLUP — The Starlette Dance Studio will be
offering adult cardio/stretching/sculpting classes on Tuesday
and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.
Classes begin Tuesday.
Info: Kristy at 870-0976.
Brooke Spencer Memorial Tournament
GALLUP — The 1st Annual Brooke Linelle Spencer
Memorial Basketball Tournament will take place June 5-7 at the
Gallup High School Gymnasium.
Team admission is $150 (part of the proceeds going to Shelter
Homes). There is a 15-and-under, eight boys and eight girls teams
and 18-and-under eight boys and eight girls teams tournament.
Awards will be given.
For team registration, call Al West at (505) 722-2009 (evening)
or (505) 870-1974 (day). For tournament information, call LeAnn
at (928) 871-2293 or (505) 870-4548.
Basketball tournament
GALLUP — The Lil’ Boyz 12-and-under boys
and girls basketball tournament will take place June 5-8 at Juan
De Onate Elementary School.
Entry fee is $125 with a $60 deposit. Deadline for entry is May
30. Awards will be given.
Info: Dale at (505) 409-9418 or (505) 713-9249.
Swinging For A Cure
GALLUP — The 3rd Annual Swinging For A Cure
coed softball tournament will take place June 7-8 at the Gallup
Sports Complex.
Entry fee is $150 with three games guaranteed. Deadline to enter
is June 2. Awards will be given. All proceeds donated to Relay
For Life.
Info: Kimber at (505) 593-3292.
Ride For The Cure
PINON, Ariz. — The Ride For The Cure bull riding
competition will take place June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Pinon Community
Rodeo Grounds.
Entry fees are $80 for open bull, $65 for novice bull, $45 for
steer riding (13-and-under) and $30 for wooly riding (6-and-under).
Info: (928) 725-2026 or CES Janice Begay at (505) 480-3332.
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