A fermented foods class will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave.

The class will explore the health benefits of kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut and more. People will have the opportunity to taste some fermented foods as well as learn how to make their own. Sign-up is required.

For more information, visit www.ignaciolibrary.org or call 563-9287.

Natural Foods Coop announces programs

Durango Natural Foods Coop, 575 East Eighth Ave., will offer these programs:

Women’s Clothing and Gear Swap will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 20. Light snacks will be provided.

A soup and olive oil sea salt cracker class by Chef Charis Rose will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 27. Rose will teach how to make homemade cream-based soups and olive oil sea salt crackers from organic whole foods. Other soups, such as bean soups and chili, will be discussed. Samples will be served. Registration is needed by 8 p.m. Jan. 26. Payment of $5 per person should be prepaid at registration. For late registration, call Rose at 247-8129. Registration will be $7 on the day of the class.

A fermentation and organic kimchi-making class by Rachel Turiel will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 24. Participants will learn the history and science behind fermentation and the basics for making many ferments including fruit and vegetable, dairy, vinegars and beverages. People will sample different ferments and take home a pint of kimchi. Instructional handouts and recipes will be included. Participants should bring their own pint Mason jar, knife and cutting board. Prepayment of $17 is needed by 8 p.m. Feb. 23. For late registration, email [email protected]. The cost of registration the day of the class will be $20.

Want to learn Zumba? Let teachers show you

These free Zumba Fitness classes will be offered:

Karla Sluis will teach from 5:40 to 6:40 p.m. Wednesday at Park Elementary School’s gym, 623 East Fifth St. For more information, call 769-4154.

Sara Illsley will teach from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Friday at the Smiley Building second-floor dance studio, 1309 East Third Ave. The class will include 15 minutes of toning with light weights. For more information, call 382-1228.

Donna Middleton will teach from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Core Value Fitness Center, 208 East Animas Road (County Road 250). For more information, call 759-9944.

Darlene Brace-Torres will teach from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Florida Mesa Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172. For more information, call 903-3588.

The free classes are for men, teenagers and women beginners.

Volunteers needed for Durango Food Bank

The Durango Food Bank is looking for people interested in joining its planning/fundraising committee for the second annual Durango Food Bank Stampede.

This nontraditional rodeo will include events for the family with Bicycle Barrel Racing, Lawn-Mower Races, Stick Pony Race, etc. The first planning meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Vectra Bank Conference Room, 1201 Escalante Drive. The event will take place Sept. 19.

For more information, email [email protected].

Herald Staff