Events

Two Tohono O’odham to compete for Miss Indian Arizona

August 18, 2017

Sells- Two young women from the Tohono O’odham Nation will be competing for the Miss Indian Arizona title in October. The Miss Indian Arizona Association sponsors the competition, and Dwayne Lopez serves… Read More

Annual Elders’ Day is expected to draw approximately 1,000

May 5, 2017

Sells- Though the cutoff is 900 elders, organizers of the annual Tohono O’odham Elders’ Day can expect a few more than that number as elder visitors from other tribes join in the… Read More

Baboquivari High School to host second annual College Signing Day to recognize seniors continuing their education

May 5, 2017

Topawa- Last year Baboquivari High School held a College Signing Day at which recognition was given to graduating seniors continuing their education, and it was such a rousing success the school will… Read More

TOCC commencement is May 19 in Topawa

May 5, 2017

Sells- Tohono O’odham Community College will hold its commencement ceremony for graduates on May 19 in the Fine Arts Building at Baboquivari High School. The commencement activities start at 11 a.m., the… Read More

Schedule of eighth-grade promotions and high school graduations

May 5, 2017

Sells- The following is a listing of scheduled eighth-grade promotions and high school graduations for local schools.San Simon SchoolThe eighth-grade promotion ceremony is Wednesday, May 24, starting at 10 a.m. in the… Read More

18th Annual Young Men’s Gathering taking registrants for June event at San Xavier

April 21, 2017

San Xavier- The 18th Annual Young Men’s Gathering is scheduled to start June 7, and since only the first 100 registrants can participate, early registration is being recommended by the event’s sponsor. … Read More

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	August 2017
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	1	2	3	4	5 Edward Jones Miguel Jr. 2nd Annual Memorial Roping Edward Jones Miguel Jr. 2nd Annual Memorial Roping Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 5, 2017 - 10:00 pm Location: Casa Grande Rodeo Ground Description: Edward Jones Miguel Jr. 2nd Annual Memorial Roping at the Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds, books open at 6 p.m., roping starts at 6:30 p.m. Free barbecue starts at 5 p.m. on first-come-first-serve basis. For more information contact Narin Williams at 520-610-1960. More details... •	6
7 Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 7, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. Description: Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Each day’s session begins at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. For information call the Legislative Council office in Sells at 520-383-2470. More details... •	8 Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: August 8, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School at the Sells Recreation Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please bring copies of the following: birth certificate, Social Security card, tribal enrollment card, current immunization record, proof of Arizona residential address, eighth-grade promotion certificate for incoming freshmen, and transcripts if available. For more information contact the school at 520-882-8826. School starts on Aug. 28, classes are four days a week Monday through Thursday. More details... Regular meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board Regular meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 8, 2017 - 8:00 pm Location: BUSD administration building in Sells Description: Regular meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board, 5:30 p.m. in the board room located in the BUSD administration building in Sells. For more information call 520-383-6746, or send email to Benjamin Sabala at bsabala@iobusd40.org. More details... • •	9 Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: August 9, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: San Xavier Recreation Center, 8549 Virgina Dr, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA Description: Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School at the San Xavier Recreation Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please bring copies of the following: birth certificate, Social Security card, tribal enrollment card, current immunization record, proof of Arizona residential address, eighth-grade promotion certificate for incoming freshmen, and transcripts if available. For more information contact the school at 520-882-8826. School starts on Aug. 28, classes are four days a week Monday through Thursday. More details... •	10 Senior Chair Volleyball Tournament Senior Chair Volleyball Tournament Starts: 7:00 am Ends: August 10, 2017 - 6:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Senior Chair Volleyball Tournament at the Sells Recreation Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sixteen-team limit, first-come-first-serve entries. Meals and snacks provided throughout the day for participants. For more information contact HOPP at 520-383-6240. More details... •	11	12 Planning meeting for the St. John’s Indian School Reunion Planning meeting for the St. John’s Indian School Reunion Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 12, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Planning meeting for the St. John’s Indian School Reunion starts at 10 a.m. in the Sells Recreation Center. This is the first open meeting and St. John’s Indian School alumni are invited to attend. Snacks and lunch will be served, bring your favorite dish to share. For information contact any of the reunion’s executive committee: Eleanor (Thomas) Williams at 602-881-9459, Mary (Smith) Narcho at 520-869-2646, Janice (Allison) Estrada at 520-404-1570, Urban Giff at 602-531-3998. More details... Gathering of Jewels (Women) Gathering of Jewels (Women) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: August 12, 2017 - 2:00 pm Location: Hickiwan Recreation Center in Hickiwan Village. Description: Gathering of Jewels (Women), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hickiwan Recreation Center in Hickiwan Village. Come and hear stories of courage and hope by women. Speakers are Sianna I. Soke (Akimel O’odham) and Margo Lopez (Tohono O’odham). Lunch will be served. For more information call 520-993-0141. More details... • •	13 Meeting of the North Communities of Sells District Meeting of the North Communities of Sells District Starts: 9:00 am Ends: August 13, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: No:lik Community Building Description: Meeting of the North Communities of Sells District starting at 9 a.m. in the No:lik Community Building. For questions or for more information contact the North Communities representatives through the Sells District Office, 520-383-2281. More details... •
14 TOCC classes for the fall semester begin TOCC classes for the fall semester begin Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 14, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Community College Description: Classes for the fall semester begin at Tohono O’odham Community College. For registration information or for more information contact TOCC at 520-383-8401, or visit www.tocc.edu. More details... •	15 Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: August 15, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Description: Registration for Ha:san Leadership and Preparatory School at the Sells Recreation Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please bring copies of the following: birth certificate, Social Security card, tribal enrollment card, current immunization record, proof of Arizona residential address, eighth-grade promotion certificate for incoming freshmen, and transcripts if available. For more information contact the school at 520-882-8826. School starts on Aug. 28, classes are four days a week Monday through Thursday. More details... •	16	17	18	19	20 Tecolote Community meeting Tecolote Community meeting Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 20, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Kuk Community Ramada Description: Tecolote Community meeting starts at 8 a.m. at Kuk Community Ramada. Potluck, bring a dish to share. More details... •
21	22	23	24	25 Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care Mammography Clinic Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care Mammography Clinic Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 25, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Sells Indian Hospital, AZ-86, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care Mammography Clinic at the Sells Indian Hospital. To confirm your mammogram contact the hospital at 520-383-7248. More details... Baboquivari High School football against Greyhills Academy Baboquivari High School football against Greyhills Academy Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 25, 2017 - 9:00 pm Location: Mayer High School, 17300 E Mule Deer Dr, Mayer, AZ 86333, USA Description: Baboquivari High School football against Greyhills Academy, the game is at Mayer High School starting at 7 p.m. More details... • •	26 Native American Family Wellness Day Native American Family Wellness Day Starts: 6:00 am Ends: August 26, 2017 - 3:00 pm Location: Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center, 5305 Calle Torim, Tucson, AZ 85757, USA Description: Native American Family Wellness Day at the Pasqua Yaqui Wellness Center. Fun run and walk registration is at 6 a.m., the run and walk starts at 7 a.m. Registration for the wellness day event is at 8 a.m., activities are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include wellness presentations, fitness sessions, kids activities, keynote speaker, information tables and entertainment. For more information contact Inez Zabala or Roy Fallstrom at 520-884-7131. More details... •	27
28	29	30 Baboquivari High School girls’ volleyball away at Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Baboquivari High School girls’ volleyball away at Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 30, 2017 - 8:00 pm Location: Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Description: Baboquivari High School girls’ volleyball away at Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind starting at 5 p.m. More details... Food Handlers’ Workshop Food Handlers’ Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: August 30, 2017 - 9:00 pm Location: Gu Achi District Multi-Purpose Building in Santa Rosa Village Description: Food Handlers’ Workshop at the Gu Achi District Multi-Purpose Building in Santa Rosa Village starting at 6 p.m. Please be on time. More details... • •	31

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