SHONTO, Ariz. - The Shonto Rodeo is July 18-19 at 1 p.m. (DST). Awards include $500 to all-around female/male (must enter both days two or more events) and buckles to event/all-around winners. Administration fee is $15. Includes Pink Sunday with Harry Brown Field Day and Tiny Toons Wooly Riding at 10 a.m. Entries taken Monday […]
FARMINGTON - The Henderson Fine Arts Center invites the community to an evening of mystery, fun and family entertainment during a free outdoor screening of “National Treasure” on July 18 on the lawn with activities at 8 p.m. The action-adventure film follows historian and treasure hunter, Ben Gates, as he reaches against mercenaries to uncover […]
COYOTE CANYON, N.M. – The Diné Medicine Men Association will meet Sunday, July 19, at the Becenti Activity Hall (three miles east of Highway 491 and Route 9 Junction, one mile south of Route 9) at 9 a.m. Diné traditional medicine men/women are mandated to attend the meeting. Medicine men/women can apply for a certificate. […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Children are invited to drawing games on Monday, July 20, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 12-1 p.m. The event will include a presentation on “Character Counts: Caring”. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
WINDOW ROCK - In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country presents the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance and Health Fair Wednesday, July 22, at the Navajo Veteran’s Memorial Powwow Arena in Window Rock. Information: 928-357-6766.
STEAMBOAT, Ariz. - The Willow Springs Horse Expo will take place July 23-26 in Steamboat (five miles west of Steamboat, milepost 420, Highway 264). Free family-friendly event. Visit the Facebook page for details. Information: Jay Begaye, 505-977-4598 or 505-870-8271.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the Game of S-K-A-T-E for ages 6-17 on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rounds will depend on amount and ages of participants. Register on site. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
GALLUP - Explore the art of traditional Diné rug weaving with master weaver, Lois A. Becenti, on Friday, July 24, at the Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 10 a.m. Learn essential techniques such as warping, carding, and spinning. Looms are available. Bring own supplies and current project to work on. Workshop […]
GALLUP - Join Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) for a Pre-Colonial Cooking Class with Chef Walter Cloud on Saturday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. In partnership with Navajo Technical University Culinary Department, the class will introduce participants to pre-colonial cooking traditions, basic culinary skills, recipes/measurements, and discover how food connects us to […]
FARMINGTON – Celebrate the grand opening of the Farmington Preschool Academy (5840 Fortuna Dr.) on Monday, Aug. 3, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Every detail in the school, from cubbies and desks to fixtures, has been specially tailored for preschool-age students.
