Area in Brief

Uranium workers meeting
SHIPROCK — The public is invited to attend meetings in Shiprock and Kayenta about Part "E" of the Dept. of Labor/Energy Employees Occupational Illness Comp. Program Act. Representatives from U.S. Dept. Labor, Dept. of Justice, EEOICPA Resource Center, and the Office of Navajo Uranium Workers will attend.

The Shiprock meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Shiprock Catholic Center, and the Kayenta meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Kayenta Chapter House. Information: 505-368-1260.

Housing Association
CROWNPOINT — There will be a Central Valley Housing Association Meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 in the conference room of the Navajo Housing Authority in Crownpoint. Important matters pertaining to the renovation of homes will be discussed. The public is encouraged to attend. Information: (505) 723-2406.

UNM-G Open House
GALLUP — UNM-Gallup will host its Annual Open House and Music Contest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 in Gurley Hall. Events include campus tours, summer registration, demonstrations, a music contest, information booths, refreshments, and more.

Injury prevention
BLANDING, Utah — The third open house, with the topic "Injury Prevention," of the Native American Health series will be presented from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at the Blanding Library. The event will include demonstrations and Internet scavenger hunts for learning about the high-quality health resources available on the Web. At 6 p.m. a presentation will be given on poison control, gun locks and bicycle safety. Information: (435) 678-4029.

Medicare Part D meeting
GALLUP — The Securities Division and AARP will discuss an overview of Medicare Part D prescription drug program at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Workshops will be at the Holiday Inn, Gallup. Information: (866) 389-5636.