Area in brief

• Bike Run — SPIDER ROCK
• Pridefest — GALLUP
• Nomination — GALLUP
• Food Training — GALLUP
• Fire Wood — ST. MICHAELS
• Board Meeting — CHINLE

Bike Run

SPIDER ROCK — Bike run will be from Spider Rock Overlook to Chinle Nursing Home, 9 a.m., Oct. 9. Honoring and recognizing our elders. Info call Kenny White 928-674-5216.

Pridefest

GALLUP — Gallup Pride Committee seeking committed volunteers to help organize and plan a 2nd annual Gallup LGBT Pridefest. This dedication committee will work diligently on creating exciting events for next year’s Pride Celebration. Info contact Gallup Pride Committee at gallup.pride@gmail.com.

Nomination

GALLUP — Gallup Soroptmists seek nominations for the Soroptimist Ruby Award for Women Helping Women (formerly Women of Distinction Award). This program honors women who use their personal or professional influence to improve and significantly impact the lives of other women and girls, women who inspire and encourage other women. Women may nominate themselves or another woman. Nomination period is Sept. 23, to Dec. 1. To obtain nomination form contact Fran Palochak at 505-879-6570, Justine Hannaweeke at 505-862-4952, Connie Benally at 505-722-7200. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

Food Training

GALLUP — Food Safety Training will be 9 a.m., Oct. 19, at Sammy C’s. Class will last two hours. A certificate of attendance will be issued to all interested parties who successfully complete the course. Training management and staff on a continual basis is essential to the success of your business. Management and staff must have the proper knowledge to fulfill their duty to serve safe food and maintain a sanitary facility. Topics: Food borne illness factors, temperature control, personal hygiene and more.

Fire Wood

ST. MICHAELS — St. Michaels Chapter is looking for firewood for this upcoming winter. Looking at truck loads (bed size... can be any size). Must be core size to deliver cedar, oak, pine and mixed fire wood to St. Michaels Chapter during regular business hours. If interested, deliver and we will buy the firewood from you. Info call St. Michaels Chapter 928-871-7842.

Board Meeting

CHINLE — Navajo Technical College Board of Trustees regular board meeting will be 9 a.m., Oct. 9, at Chinle Chapter House, administration conference room, in Chinle. Info call 505-786-4151.