Navajo Times

CPR, first-aid training class
2026-07-22 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Many Farms Chapter House, Many Farms, AZ, United States
MANY FARMS, Ariz. – New Life will be having a CPR, First-Aid, and AED Training Class on Wednesday, July 22, at Many Farms Chapter at 8:30 a.m. Information: 928-349-3577.

"Character Counts: Citizenship" activity
2026-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents a “Character Counts: Citizenship” activity on Tuesday, July 22, at the DY complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

ODY Chapter Youth Outreach
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Klagetoh Chapter House, Ganado, AZ, 86505, United States
KLAGETOH, Ariz. – Klagetoh Chapter will host the Office of Diné Youth Chapter Outreach on Wednesday, July 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, arts and crafts, education, and reading literacy. Children need to be accompanied by adult during event. Information: 928-729-4336.

Summertime movie for kids
2026-07-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance will host a summertime movie featuring “Ice Age” on Wednesday, July 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to all ages. Participants, ages 0-7, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Snacks will be provided (while they last). Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.

Willow Springs horse expo
2026-07-23 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Steamboat, Highway 264, milepost 434, Steamboat, United States
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.

Youth bingo activity
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Christmas in July youth bingo activity will be held Thursday, July 23, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Limited to 18 youth participants. Open to Fort Defiance Agency youth. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

Animal science for kids
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Animal Science for Kids on Thursday, July 23, from 12-1:15 p.m. Children, ages 5-12, will enjoy fun animal facts, trivia, poster board and snow cones. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.

ODY chapter youth outreach
2026-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Red Lake Chapter House, 327 A Walnut Ave, Navajo, NM, 87328, United States
NAVAJO, N.M. – Red Lake Chapter will host the Office of Diné Youth Chapter Youth Outreach event Thursday, July 23, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. The event will feature prevention activities, character/life skills, team building, arts and crafts, education, and reading literacy. Free and open to all ages. Children need to be accompanied by adult during event. Information: 928-729-4336.

Game of Skate
2026-07-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Office of Diné Youth Skate Park, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
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.

Tséyi’ Association anniversary celebration
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Tséyi’ Diné Heritage Cottonwood Campground picnic area, Chinle, United States
CHINLE – Tséyi’ Association presents the Canyon De Chelly – Canyon Del Muerto Tséyi’ 8th meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, July 23, at 5 p.m., at the Tséyi’ Diné Heritage Cottonwood Campground picnic area in Chinle. Bring own chairs. Information: Erie, 928-380-5726.

Robert Chee memorial trail ride
2026-07-24 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00 | Whitehorse Ranch, Whitehorse, UT, United States
LEUPP, Ariz. – A 250-mile horse ride from Utah to the Leupp Ranch Hands Ministry camp meeting will pay tribute to the late trail master, Robert Chee, from July to September. Arrival ride dates and places are as follows:
• July 24: Whitehorse Ranch in Utah
• July 25: Montezuma Creek campsite
• July 26: Red Mesa Navajo Christian Church
• July 27: Hooghan Si’ani Bible Church
• July 29: Emmanuel Mission
• July 31: Rock Point Stoney Ranch
• Aug. 2: Many Farms Full Gospel Church
• Aug. 4: Chinle Grace Fellowship Church
• Aug. 5: Ride inside Canyon De Chelly
• Aug. 7: Leave Chinle
Information: Watson, 928-406-9806.

Arts and crafts activity
2026-07-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Christmas in July arts and crafts activity will be held Friday, July 24, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex (behind That’s-A-Burger) from 9-10 a.m. Open to Fort Defiance Agency youth. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.

Navajo rug weaving workshop
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Octavia Fellin Public Library, Gallup, NM, United States
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 is for ages 19 years and older. Information: 505-368-1291.

Spark flying disc
2026-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Spark Flying Disc for youth of all ages is Friday, July 24, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 12-1 p.m. Includes music and other outdoor games. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear a hat, and bring water. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Diné Chapter NACNA youth convention
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Ben’s Spiritual Site, Summit, United States
SUMMIT, Ariz. – The Diné Chapter of the Native American Church of North America Youth Convention “Empowering our Youth Through the Teachings of the Sacred Medicine,” is July 25-26 at Ben’s Spiritual Site (Highway 264, milepost 464). Sponsored by Navajo Nation Fair Baby Brave, Kameron Elijah Leyva. Information: Dustin Leyva, 505-686-1779.

Pre-Colonial Cooking Class
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Octavia Fellin Public Library, Gallup, NM, United States
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 history, place, and community. Class is for adults 19 and older. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required. Visit ofpl.online to reserve a spot. Information: 505-863-1291.

Fort Defiance Chapter meeting
2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Fort Defiance Chapter House, Fort Defiance, AZ, 86504, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Fort Defiance Chapter announces a regular meeting on Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m. Information: 928-729-4352.

St. Michaels Chapter meeting
2026-07-26 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Michaels Chapter House, St. Michaels, AZ, 86511, United States
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – St. Michaels Chapter announces a regular meeting on Sunday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m.

Library Advisory Board meeting
2026-07-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Octavia Fellin Public Library, Gallup, NM, United States
GALLUP – The public is invited to attend the Library Advisory Board quarterly meeting Monday, July 27, at the Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) from 4-5:30 p.m. Attend in person or via Zoom. The next meeting will take place in October. Information: 505-863-1291.

Fitness circuits
2026-07-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Youth are invited to “Spark: Fitness Circuits” on Tuesday, July 28, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency complex from 12-2 p.m. Open to all ages. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Chapter Summertime Youth Day
2026-07-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Sawmill Chapter House, Sawmill, AZ, United States
SAWMILL, Ariz. – Sawmill Chapter will host the Chapter Summertime Youth Day on Tuesday, July 28, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Activities include outdoor games, STEAM activity, music, recreation, prevention, and more. Free and open to all ages. Participants, ages 0-8, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.

Skateboard workshop
2026-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Fort Defiance Diné Youth Skate/BMX Park, Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – The Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will host a Skateboard Workshop on Wednesday, July 29, from 1-4 p.m. Includes designing, drawing, painting and more. Free and open to all ages. Parent must accompany children under 10. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Miniature jewelry weaving craft
2026-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Octavia Fellin Public Library, Gallup, NM, United States
GALLUP – In honor of the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and Summer Indian Dances and Art Market, the Octavia Fellin Public Library invites children to a miniature weaving jewelry craft Thursday, July 30. Children will explore the beauty of weaving and creating miniature jewelry pieces inspired by patterns, textures, and handmade traditions. Information: 505-863-1291.

Navajo coloring activities
2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, 6507 Kit Carson Drive, Fort Defiance, United States
FORT DEFIANCE – Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency invites children to Navajo coloring activities on Thursday, July 30, from 1-3 p.m. Open to all ages. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.

Chapter Summertime Youth Day
2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Teesto Chapter House, Teesto, AZ, United States
TEESTO, Ariz. – Teesto Chapter will host the Chapter Summertime Youth Day on Thursday, July 30, from 3-5 p.m. Includes outdoor games, STEAM activity, music, recreation, prevention, and more. All ages are invited to attend (participants, ages 0-8, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Information: Janet (Ms. Apple), 928-729-4336.

Kayenta Judicial District mobile court
2026-07-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Naatsis’aan Chapter House, Tonalea, AZ, United States
KAYENTA – The Kayenta Judicial District announces the continuation of its mobile court services for access to Navajo Nation court related information and processes Friday, July 31, at the following chapters:
• Naatsis’áán (Navajo Mountain) Chapter, Navajo Mountain, Utah, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Ts’ahbiikin (Inscription House) Chapter, Inscription House, Arizona, 1-3 p.m.
Mobile court services include new case filings, fine/fee payments, case inquiries, and Probation/Peacemaking Program services. DNA Legal services will be available for free legal intake.
Information: 928-697-5541.

Black Mesa camp meeting
2026-07-31 18:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00 | Black Mesa Bible Church, Black Mesa, United States
BLACK MESA, Ariz. – Black Mesa Bible Church will host its annual camp meeting on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, with speaker Pastor Harry Yazzie at 6 p.m. Dinner served prior to service at 5 p.m. Saturday begins with breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m. Lunch served at noon with praise and worship music.

Coed volleyball tourney
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center, Rehoboth, NM, United States
REHOBOTH, N.M. – A coed volleyball tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center. Entry is a per player fee (8-player roster limit). Captain’s meeting at 8:30 a.m. For information or to enter, call/text Char at 505-879-8191.

Leupp Church camp meeting
2026-08-01 18:00 - 2026-08-02 20:00 | Leupp First Presbyterian Church, Leupp, AZ, United States
LEUPP, Ariz. – Leupp First Presbyterian Church will host a camp meeting on Aug. 1-2 at milepost 2.5 on Navajo Route 2. The meeting will begin with a Youth Night on Friday, July 31, at 6 p.m. Parents are asked to attend for support.

St. Michaels Chapter meetings
2026-08-02 13:30 - 17:00 | St. Michaels Chapter House, St. Michaels, AZ, 86511, United States
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – St. Michaels Chapter announces a planning meeting Sunday, Aug. 2, at 1:30 p.m. The grazing permittee meeting will follow after the planning meeting.
