Chucki Begay Band music, book releasev
Dance to the music of the Chucki Begay Band and celebrate the release of the book about reservation bands “The Sound of Navajo Country: Music, Language and Diné Belonging” by Kristina Jacobsen, on Friday, March 17, at the Navajo Nation Museum from 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Intermountain Class Reunion Committee
The Intermountain Inter-Tribal School Class Re- union Committee will meet Sunday, March 19, at 11 a.m. (DST) at the Navajo Nation Quality Inn in Window Rock. Former students and staff from the class of 1967 are invited to attend and plan for the 50-year reunion. Infor- mation: Robert, 505-593-2041 or Edward, 928-380-6062.
‘It’s All About Gardening’ class
A series of “It’s All About Gardening” classes will be held every Monday beginning March 20 at the Diné College-Window Rock campus from 6-8 p.m. Topics will include tree pruning, healthy soils for a garden, and seed selections. Classes are free and open to the pub- lic. Information: 505-713-2333 or 928-871-7686
Navajo Hopi honor run
The 15th annual Navajo Hopi Honor Run is set for May 11-14 featuring hundreds of Navajo Hopi honor riders riding for four days covering more than 1,000 miles to honor Native American military families. Visit the Facebook page or www. navajohopihonorriders.com for registration, route map, sponsorship opportunities, and merchandise.
Navajo Nation alumni reunion celebration
The Friendship House Association of American Indians, Inc., of San Francisco, announces a Navajo Nation Alumni Reunion Celebration on Friday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Window Rock. Hear inspirational stories from Navajo Nation graduates and their families. Information: Gordon Nez, 505-870-6098 or www. friendshiphousesf.org.
REGION CALENDAR
Circles of Care Training Series
FLAGSTAFF — Native Americans For Community Action presents “Compassion Fatigue,” the sixth session of the Circles of Care Training Series, on Friday, March 17, at the Flagstaff Unified School District Family Resource Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at www.bit.ly/cocseries. Information: Jacelyn Salabye, 928-526-2968, ext. 163.
Funding available for nonprofit organizations
FLAGSTAFF — The annual competitive grants process for the communities of Northern Arizona facilitated by the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff will provide financial support to projects and programs serv- ing residents of Williams, Page/Lake Powell and Tuba City. Application is available at www.azfoundation.org/ grants. Deadline is March 27 before 4 p.m.
CORRECTION
An article on the Friend- ship House of San Francisco’s Navajo Nation Alumni Reunion Celebration in the March 9 edition contained an incorrect day of the week. The reunion will be Friday, April 21. The original press release had the wrong day listed.