Area in BriefThree-year-old Dwight Spencer looks between his legs to watch the oncoming Comcast Parade of Balloons on Coal Avenue Saturday, Dec. 6.— © 2008 Gallup Independent / Cable Hoover

• Business Training — NASCHITTI
• PTSO Meeting — HUNTERS POINT
• Committee Meeting — TOHATCHI
• Silversmiths — BAAHAALI
• Veterans Meeting — BODAWAY
• Blood Drive — FORT DEFIANCE
  

Business Training

NASCHITTI — Navajo Nation Fort Defiance RDBO and WESST Corp Business Training (Small Business Tax) will be 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Naschitti Chapter House, Naschitti. Questions call Leonard 928-871-7258, Grace 505-863-3192.

PTSO Meeting

HUNTERS POINT — Hunters Point Boarding School PTSO meeting will be 5 p.m., Dec. 9, at Hunters Point Boarding School. Agenda: Review by-laws, discuss upcoming activities, elect new secretary, and more. Having a toss salad, bring your favorite toppings.

Committee Meeting

TOHATCHI — Gallup McKinley County Schools Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Committee meeting will be 3 p.m., Dec. 9, at Tohatchi Elementary School. Questions call 505-721-1044/1045.

Silversmiths

BAAHAALI — There will be a meeting for Baahaali area silversmiths, 10 a.m. Dec. 9, at the Baahaali Chapter. Interested, come to this meeting regarding design requests.

Veterans Meeting

BODAWAY — Regular Veterans Meeting will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Bodaway/Gap Chapter.

Blood Drive

FORT DEFIANCE — Blood drive will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. Call Arlinda 928-729-8841 or visit www.bloodhero.com to make an appointment. Bring your identification. Holiday T-shirt to each participant.