Area in brief

• Support Group — PINON
• Orientation
• Knowledge — CIBOLA
• Water Disturbed — GALLUP
• Volunteers Wanted — GALLUP
• Bike Ride — SMITH LAKE

Support Group

PINON — Grief and Loss education and support group for veterans (Facing Changes) will be 10 a.m., July 29, at Pinon Clinic Counseling Services. Individual, couple, family counseling available. Info call NAVAHCS 1-800-949-1005 ext. 7806 or Pinon Clinic 928-725-9745/9746

Orientation

Navajo DOT invites Chapter officials, transportation entities, and others to the Resource Management for Tribal Infrastructure Development Orientation, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., July 29. Interested parties should register at www.navajodot.org. Registration is under the training heading. Provide an excellent opportunity to learn about transportation related processes on the Navajo Nation. Registration is limited to first 100 respondents. Info call Navajo DOT 928-871-6498.

Knowledge

CIBOLA — Expand your Medicare Knowledge, 10 a.m, July 29, at Cibola Senior Center. What are the differences between PFFS plan, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplements, and more. Info call 1-877-796-9616 or email C3907@MSM.com.

Water Disturbed

GALLUP — Water will be disturbed at 9 a.m., July 29, on the North side in the Hassler Valley Road area, around the Juvenile Detention Center. A flow test will be done and the water may be discolored. Info call Geri 505-722-6638 or City of Gallup 505-863-1200.

Volunteers Wanted

GALLUP — Seniors 55 years or older who would like to volunteer, come share your skills and talents at one of our 47 worksites. Join the retired senior volunteer program. Stop by 104 1/2 East Aztec 722-3565.

Bike Ride

SMITH LAKE — “Ride to the Fair Bike Ride”, will be July 29-30. Registration on site daily 7-8 a.m., Ages 9 and up. Ride starts from Smith Lake Chapter parking lot to Mariano Lake Chapter, July 29. Will continue from Mariano Lake Chapter to Crownpoint Fair Grounds, July 30. Requirements: registration packet must be filled out with appropriate signature, own bike, helmet and water bottle. If you have health problems, need Physician release form. Info call Sylvia Billie 505-786-2372/2373.