CHINLE - The Chinle Veterans Administration will sponsor the Homeless Veterans Stand Down on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Chinle Chapter House parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet with organizations offering veterans benefits information, counseling services, onsite screening, Work Force services, veteran housing information, free clothing/hygiene kits, sleeping bags/tents, resource information for […]
NASCHITTI, N.M. — Naschitti Chapter invites youth and families of all ages to a Back to School movie on Friday, Aug. 23, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children, ages 0-9, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Popcorn, pickles and beverages will be provided while supplies last. Information: Janet […]
BIRDSPRINGS, Ariz. — The annual singspiration will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, concluding the 20th anniversary of the Birdsprings Ranch Stop Camp meeting (north of the chapter dome) from 1-4 p.m. (MST). Speakers include Toney Nez, Tom White and Ramson Taylor beginning at 6 p.m. Information: 520-491-9233.
GALLUP — “Archaeological Research as a Tool for Indigenous Foodways Work: An Early Navajo Case Study from Dinétah” is the topic of a lecture to be presented by Professor Wade Campbell, Diné historical archaeologist, on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church (1800 Red Rock Drive). Information: 505-722-9257.
GANADO, Ariz. — Sage Memorial Hospital will be offering free mammography screening on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Women, ages 40-64, who are uninsured/underinsured, and last screening was over 12 months are eligible for a mammogram. Women who have health insurance can also get screened (bring card, photo ID). Must have […]
KIRTLAND, N.M. — Restoring and Celebrating Family Wellness presents the first annual Elder Conference on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Bond Wilson Technical Center (40 Road 6580) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Healthy relationships, nutrition, technology, healing from grief, strengthening exercises, dementia awareness, drug awareness, Narcan training, traditional teachings, raising grandchildren, safety awareness, and […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the Back to School Family Educational Carnival Night on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the DY gym (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Includes games (educational/recreational), door prizes, incentives, and snacks/beverages while supplies last. Youth and families of all ages are welcome (children must be accompanied […]
VANDERWAGEN, N.M. — Bááháálí Senior Center will be serving breakfast on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Information: 505-778-5888.
DILKON, Ariz. — Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents the Dilkon Chapter Youth Outreach for ages 8-17 on Friday, Aug. 30, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.
CHINLE – The Ayání Trail 4-miler is Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5:20 p.m., at Cooke’s/Clauschee’s residence (2.5 miles north of Church’s Chicken on Navajo Route 8095). Pre-registration fee is $30 ($35 on day of the race). Includes T-shirts and awards. A fun, tough course that has a little of everything. For information or to enter, […]
