Area in brief

• Parent Meeting — GALLUP
• Veterans Day — WINGATE
• Parent Orientation — PINON
• Birthday — GALLUP
• Turkey Trot — RED ROCK
• Flu Vaccine — CROWNPOINT
• Child Find — GALLUP

Parent Meeting

GALLUP — Gallup McKinley County Schools, parent meeting for all parents of exceptional students will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 10, at Educational Development Center, Lunch will be provided. RSVP by calling 721-1800.

Veterans Day

WINGATE — Wingate Elementary School “Veterans Appreciation Day” will be Nov. 10, starting at 9 a.m., with Flag raising in front of Administration. Everyone invited to attend. Drug and alcohol free event. No responsible for accidents, theft or injury. Info call Dorothy Rogers 505-488-6328.

Parent Orientation

PINON — Navajo Nation Head Start Chinle Agency Parent Orientation will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 10, at Pinon Chapter House. Topics: Health Services, Nutiritional services, Safe environments and more. Info call 928-674-2141 or email agreta@yahoo.com.

Birthday

GALLUP — All current and former Marines and families are invited to celebrate the 234th Marine Corps birthday. Event will be 6-9 p.m., Nov. 10, at KC Hall, 200 Apache Circle next to Pepsi Cola plant. Admission is free and with a $15 an event mug and coin will be available. Info call Michael 505-722-5358 or 202-957-8012 or email Michael@aol.com.

Turkey Trot

RED ROCK — Turkey Trot, fun run and walks will be 10 a.m., Nov. 10, at Red Rock Chapter. Info call 505-778-5754. Registration will be one hour before event. Bring water and dress comfortably.

Flu Vaccine

CROWNPOINT — Crownpoint IHS is focusing on pregnant women for the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine clinics. There will be a speical clinic set up for pregnant women 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Nov. 10. Go directly to Public Health: Nursing building located south of the Crownpoint Hospital. Info call 505-786-5291.

Child Find

GALLUP — If you live in McKinley County and your child is not in school, call to make an appointment to bring your child in for development screening in speech, language, fine and gross motor. Call Irene H. at 721-1860 for an appointment on Nov. 17.