A Compassionate Communication Reading Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Smiley Building in Room 12, 1309 East Third Ave.

For more information, email [email protected].

Millennial Generation to be discussed

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango will present “A Snapshot … The American Millennial Generation” at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.

The presentation will discuss the values, attitudes and behavior of this group of young people. A different perspective will be given concerning substantial, present and future challenges with the present society, politics, economics, education, technology, employment and parents. Former broadcaster Bob Griffith will lead the presentation.

For more information, visit www.durangouu.org.

January is National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month, and San Juan Basin Health encourages community members to test their homes for this colorless odorless gas.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil and water. This gas can build up to dangerous levels inside any home. Prolonged exposure to radon is harmful to people’s health and can lead to lung cancer. During the winter months, Colorado State University Extension – La Plata County is offering radon-awareness workshops, radon test kits and resources to the community.

Radon test kits are available at these locations:

CSU Extension-La Plata County is located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Radon test kits are available. For more information, visit www.laplataextension.org or call Wendy Rice at 382-6461.

Order a test kit at www.sosradon.org or by calling (800) 767-7236.

Buy a test kit at a local home improvement or hardware store.

For more information, visit www.sjbhd.org.

Counsel seeks people to help the children

A work group formed in 2014 to improve the Respondent Parents’ Counsel system and prepare for establishment of a new Office of the Respondent Parents’ Counsel has begun seeking applicants for members of the office’s governing commission.

Though details of the commission have yet to be determined, the work group anticipates needing representation from all parts of the state. Membership may include both attorneys and nonattorneys. The application period will close Feb. 2. The program provides legal representation for indigent parents in dependency and neglect proceedings. The counsel will play a critical role in achieving positive outcomes for children involved in these proceedings.

For more information and applications, visit www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Committees/rptf.cfm, call (720) 625-5933 or email [email protected]. Completed applications should be sent by close of business Feb. 2 to Amy Hendrickson, c/o State Court Administrator’s Office, 1300 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203, or fax (720) 625-5933.

Ignacio library to host a photography class

Drawing from photographs will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave.

Participants will learn to photograph their own subjects. People will explore composition, lighting and expressions in animal and human subjects. Participants then will use photographs to draw subjects.

For more information, call 563-9287.

Herald Staff