Area in brief

Nellie Lee is escorted by Gallup Fire Department officials at the scene of an accident at the intersection of N.M. Highway 602 and Nizhoni Boulevard in Gallup on Wednesday. The Dodge Dakota Lee was riding in allegedly pulled out into traffic and struck a Chevy Tahoe traveling north on Highway 602. No serious injuries were reported and Lee was transported to the hospital. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

• Fall Carnival — REHOBOTH
• Book Show — SANTA FE
• Health Clinic — CHINLE
• Bingo — TWIN LAKES
• Quilt Show — GRANTS
• Regular Meeting — CROWNPOINT
• Fiesta Activities — GALLUP
• Senior Centers — GALLUP

Fall Carnival

REHOBOTH — Fall carnival will be 4-8 p.m., Oct. 2, at Rehoboth campus. Navajo burger sale will be 5-7 p.m., for $6 a plate. There will be a cake walk, games, bake sale and more.

Book Show

SANTA FE — Third annual Santa Fe Antiquarian Book Show will be 4-9 p.m., Oct. 2 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 3, at the Museo Cultural in the heart of the Railyard District, a short walk from the Rail Runner Santa Fe Depot. More than 30 dealers from around the country will be present with out-of-print books, first editions, children’s books and more. Info call 505-983-0088 or go to www.santafebookshow.com.

Health Clinic

CHINLE — Women’s Health Clinic “Take time to care for you” health screening will be 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 2, at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. Pap smears, clinical breast exams, mammograms (if needed), and more. No appointment necessary. Info call Alberta Gorman, 928-674-7212 or Sandra Dodge 928-674-7420.

Bingo

TWIN LAKES — Bingo will be 6-9:30 p.m., Oct. 2, at Twin Lakes Elementary School. Come and support Ms. Long’s 2nd grade class.

Quilt Show

GRANTS — Mount Taylor Quilt Guild Quilt Show will be 3-8 p.m., Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 3, 12:30-4 p.m., at the Cibola County Complex, Gallup. More than 70 new quilts created by quilters from New Mexico and beyond will be on display. Two quilt shops from the state will be on hand with machines, fabric, notions, kits and more for sale. Discounts will be given on each admission price, $2 adults, $1 children under 12.

Regular Meeting

CROWNPOINT — Navajo Nation Board of Education regular meeting will be 10 a.m., Oct. 2, at the Navajo Technical College, Board Room, Crownpoint. Info call 928-871-6995/7475.

Fiesta Activities

GALLUP — St. Francis Fiesta is continuing with Holy Hour, 7 p.m., Oct. 2, at St. Francis School church.

Senior Centers

GALLUP — Neighborhood Senior Center and Ford Canyon Senior Center both will be closed due to staff training Oct. 2. Regular service will resume next week.