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Area in Brief
Gallup Bengal Raelynn Toadlena (12) struggles
to shoot through Silver City Colt defense during the Gallup Invitational
at Gallup High School Thursday. — © 2008 Gallup Independent
/ Cable Hoover
Dirt Madness
WINDOW ROCK — 2008 Dirt Madness Motocross
Winter series will be Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, at Navajo Nation Fair
Grounds, Hwy. 264, Window Rock. Motorcycle and Quad Categories
from Pee-Wee/Youth to Pro classes. 1st-5th place awards, T-shirts
(one t-shirt per rider) and 100% pro payback. Camping available,
concession, free giveaways, and more. Info call BC 505-870-5713.
Arts/Crafts Sale
ST. MICHAEL — Christmas arts/crafts
sale will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 6, at St. Michael Catholic Mission
gym. Snacks available from 11 a.m.-closing. Vendors welcome, $20
for an 8 foot table and space. Call 871-4171.
Council Meeting
BODAWAY/GAP — District 3 council
meeting will be 9:30 a.m., Dec. 6, at the Bodaway/Gap Chapter.
Rug Auction
GALLUP — Habitat for Humanity of
Gallup will host a benefit Navajo rug auction on Dec. 6, at the
First United Methodist Church. Preview will be 3-6 p.m., and the
auction at 6 p.m. Volunteers welcome to help with auction. Info
call JoAnn 863-3743 (message number) or habitatgallup@yahoo.com.
Recycling Council
GALLUP — McKinley Citizens’
Recycling Council will meet 2 p.m., Dec. 6, at First United Methodist
Church. Gallup-McKinley citizens welcome to share concerns and
hear recycling news and events. Info call Gerald 870-1314 or Betsy
722-9257.
Arts/Crafts Fair
THOREAU — Christmas arts/crafts fair
will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Thoreau Chapter. Local exhibitors
welcome. $10/table, provided. Please decorate. Stocking stuffers,
last minute gifts, handmade gifts and more. Info call 505-862-0139.
Board Meeting
CROWNPOINT — New Executive Officers
for the Eastern Navajo Agency Fair Board Incorporation, Crownpoint,
Alvin Smith, President; Beau Morgan, 1st Vice President; Leonard
Freeland, 2nd Vice-President; Maryann “Sami” Sam, Secretary;
Priscilla Thomas, Treasurer. Next monthly board meeting will be
5:30 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Navajo Technnical College, Multipurpose
room, Crownpoint.
Christmas Parade
GALLUP — The annual Christmas parade
will be 2 p.m., Dec. 6, in downtown Gallup. Info call Chamber
of commerce 505-722-2228.
Santa Festivities
MEXICAN WATER — Navajo Santa Festivities
at Mexican Water Chapter, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m., with a Christmas
Feast at noon. New clothes, jackets, toys and food given away
and lots of games. Navajo Honor Bike Run to Mexican Water lead
by member of the 21st Navajo Nation Council, the honorable Larry
Noble and the Honorable LoRenzo Bates. Bikers meet at 9 a.m.,
at Burnside Junction Chevron station. Any bikers that want to
join can meet up with group in Many Farms by 10 a.m. Info call
Kenneth Maryboy 435-459-1618 or Christine Jones 928-871-6381 or
Larry Noble 928-797-4477.
Art Awards
GALLUP — Public invited to attend
awards ceremony on Dec. 6, for the Southwest Indian Foundation’s
annual Students Art Show and Scholarship Competition. Ceremony
at 12 p.m., second floor gallery of Gallup Cultural Center, in
the historic train depot. $25,000 in scholarships awarded to winning
student artists and their schools. Info call Jeremy 505-863-4131.
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Friday
December 5, 2008
Selected
Stories:
Drug
bust in Zuni
Cibola
man broadcasts lava lessons to S.C. school
MainStreet
concert is a success
Navajo
Santa visiting Utah reservation
Deaths
Area in Brief
Native
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