Durango Nature Studies will host Weekly Wee Walk Abouts for preschool-age children from 10 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday through August at the Pavilion at Rotary Park.

The cost is $5 per child, and free for members. Group discounts are available. A naturalist will meet participants by Rotary Park for an hour of activities and walking along the Animas River Trail. No reservations are necessary.

For more information, visit www.durangonaturestudies.org.

Learn about Fido’s spine Thursday

The Durango Kennel Club will host a program on canine chiropractic at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave.

The public is welcome.

Humane Society to host Adopt-a-thon

The La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del Rio, will celebrate its 13th annual Adopt-a-thon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The goal is to adopt out as many animals within a two-day period. The Thrift Store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well. Adult animals will have reduced adoption fees; adult cats will be $10, and adult dogs will be $50. The humane society will have a concession stand and will serve burgers, bratwursts, hot dogs, drinks and snow cones. Some prizes will be given to the adopters at the end of the Adopt-a-thon including an iPad Air from Connecting Point and pet portraits by Dinah Swan.

Support veterans at Elks breakfast

Breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Sunday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.

Participants should use the East Second Avenue entrance. A donation of $6 per meal, or $5 per meal for veterans, is suggested. All proceeds will go to the Local Veterans Committee.

Help Vallecito raise funds for fireworks

A Chili Supper and Chili Cook-Off will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 21 at Lake Vallecito Community Center off of County Road 501.

The event is sponsored by the Vallecito Service League with proceeds supporting the July 3 Lake Vallecito fireworks display.

The cost for chili, spicy or mild, with all the fixings is $6; hot dogs and chili dogs with all the fixings are $6, and an all-you-can-eat selection will be available for $10.

The entry fee for the chili cook-off is $10. The cost for tasting and judging is $1 per taste. Prizes will be awarded. Fixings include beans, cornbread, cheese, onions, jalapeños, chips, tea or lemonade and dessert.

To enter the cook-off, call 884-6021.

Herald Staff