The Animas Museum’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5.

Vendor space is available for artists and craft makers selling handmade creations.

The museum is located at 3065 West Second Ave.

For more information, call 247-5348.

Life-Long Learning discusses NAGPRA

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College will present “NAGPRA at 25: A Personal and Professional History of the Quest for Repatriation” at 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 130, Noble Hall.

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This talk will highlight key events during Joe Watkins’ 40-year experience as a Native American archaeologist mediating between various academic disciplines and members of indigenous groups worldwide, particularly as it regards the repatriation of indigenous human remains and cultural objects. Watkin was the lead archaeologist in the 2014 PBS special “The Lost Pueblo Village” that focused on a site near Dolores.

For a schedule, visit http://www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Chocolate business talk to take place

Carley and Marc Snider will speak about the chocolate business to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

Carley is head chocolatier and co-owner of the Animas Chocolate Co. Visitors are welcome.

For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

CDOT expands bridge deck working hours

The Colorado Department of Transportation is beginning a project in Region 5 spanning Archuleta, Dolores and La Plata counties to conduct bridge deck repairs on multiple bridges, install waterproofing membrane, replace expansion devices and resurface and restripe the roadway over those bridges.

Work is underway on these structures through Dec. 1:

Colorado Highway 172 (MP 19.49) over the Florida River north of Ignacio.

U.S. Highway 160 over the Los Pinos River, at the west edge of Bayfield (MP 102.4).

Extended working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work also may occur. Single-lane closures and lane shifts will be occur throughout the course of the project. The speed limit will be reduced during working hours to 35 mph. Wide-load restrictions are likely at locations on U.S. Highway 160 during working hours. Truckers should check restrictions on CDOT’s traveler information at www.cotrip.org/truckers.htm.

For more information, call (844) 253-3185, option 3.

Breast-feeding forum offers best practices

A breast-feeding workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave.

Participants will learn why breast is best and the benefits for baby and mom; proper latch and positioning; how to know if the baby is getting enough; how to prevent/manage sore and damaged nipples; expectations on day one through two weeks; how to get the support; and when to ask for professional help.

A breast-feeding manual will be provided. Partners are welcome.

FLC to host graduate networking forum

Fort Lewis College students and alumni, along with members of the community, are invited to a Graduate Networking Forum at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.

The forum begins at 5 p.m. with a networking etiquette workshop. At 6 p.m., attendees will be able to put what they learned into practice at a meet and greet with local business people and professionals. For the local business community, the forum is an opportunity to meet recent and soon-to-be graduates of FLC. Students and alumni have the opportunity to connect with employers. The cost to attend is $10, payable at the door. Refreshments will be provided by Nature’s Oasis. A cash bar also will be available.

For more information and for community registration, visit http://studentalumninetworking.eventzilla.net.

Herald Staff