A Community Cares 5K in support of local Durango resident Kristen Dugan, who is battling cancer, will take place this Saturday. Race day registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Windom Room of the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Participants can walk or jog either the 1 Mile Fun Run or the 5K (3.1 miles) race, both traverse along the Animas River Trail.

The race is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged, with the proceeds going directly to the Dugan family. The first 200 racers will receive a T-shirt. Start time for the 1 Mile Run is 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. for the 5K.

Dugan was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, and in 2014, it spread into her bones. She continues to fight with the support of her husband and two young sons.

For more information, call 903-2525 or 375-7300.

Political journalist to talk at luncheon

Political journalist and co-host of America Matters Show podcast April LaJune will be the keynote speaker at Southwest Republican Women’s monthly luncheon on Tuesday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

Mix and Mingle begins at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. Price is $17 for members, $21 for nonmembers.

RSVP before Feb. 11 to [email protected] or call 749-4647.

Kiwanis Club seeks partner organization

Kiwanis Club of the Narrow Gauge seeks a partner not-for-profit organization to help with the 30th annual Animas River Duck race to be held Saturday, July 30, at the Durango Discovery Museum.

The partner would share the work to sell tickets, organize the race and recover the ducks from the river. The partner would also share the net proceeds from the race. The Kiwanis Club of the Narrow Gauge would cover expenses. Interested organizations should email [email protected].

Teacher Appreciation coming to Purgatory

Purgatory Resort announces the second annual Teacher Appreciation Day on Presidents Day Monday.

Up to $20 from every lift ticket sold on Feb. 15 will be donated to the La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Fund. Established last year by Purgatory Resort, the fund provides Office Depot gift certificates directly to teachers in La Plata County, including Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio schools and charter schools in the county.

Teachers can use the cards to purchase supplies for their classrooms and students. Last year, $10,000 was donated to the fund.

All La Plata County K-12 school staff, teachers and administrators are invited to enjoy the slopes on Monday for a rate of $25 per lift ticket. A special après ski celebration will be held at 3 p.m. in Hoody’s. Teachers and staff may also purchase discounted lift tickets ($45 adults; $32 teens/seniors; $25 kids/super seniors) for up to six family members or friends.

For more information, visit https://www.purgatoryresort.com/ or www.skipurg.com, or call 247-9000.

Tax help offered to low-income filers

VITA, the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, will help people file their 2015 income tax returns. There is no charge for this service, but there is an income limit of $54,000. Volunteers will be at the following locations:

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday, from Feb. 1 through April 18, at the Fairgrounds Extension Building. Participants must be age 60 or older. To schedule an appointment, call 382-6445.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, March 12, 19, 26, at the Fairgrounds Extension Building, and April 2, 9, 16 at First National Bank of Durango. These locations are open to all ages. To schedule an appointment, call 335-9776.

Taxpayers need to bring their picture identifications, Social Security card(s) for themselves and dependents, all paperwork received pertaining to taxes and their 2014 tax return. If filing jointly, both persons must be present. Some complex tax situations are outside the VITA program scope.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 335-9776.

Media app classes offered in Bayfield

Pine River Library cardholders can borrow popular digital media anytime, anywhere through the Overdrive App. Pine River Library is offering a series of classes to help patrons get started with Overdrive.

The library will host “Intro to Overdrive” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. In this class, participants will receive an overview of using Overdrive, including how to download the app and create an account.

If desired, participants can bring their own computer and device to set up their account. This class will be followed by “Overdrive Tips and Tricks” at 6 p.m. Feb. 23, where participants will learn how to use the app to its fullest potential.

For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

Herald Staff