Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., is offering Kindle Paperwhites for checkout.

These pre-loaded devices allow patrons to read the newest titles, as well as classics, in the mystery fiction, science fiction and general fiction genres.

Road paving continues on Highway 145

Crews have begun paving the stretch of Colorado Highway 145 north of Cortez to the Dolores River Bridge.

The resurfacing will involve two layers of asphalt. The contractor has set an amended completion date of mid-September. The project began in late March. Through mid-September, drivers can expect single-lane, alternating traffic, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., reduced speeds and delays of up to 15 minutes, depending upon traffic volumes.

For more information, call 882-8842.

Highway 3 to be closed through November

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a rockfall mitigation project on Colorado Highway 3 on Aug. 21.

The approximately 0.7-mile project work zone lies between the junction with U.S. Highway 160/550 and Sawmill Road. This project will reduce the risk of rockfall in the area, as well as provide measures to capture some material in the event of rockfall. The work is anticipated to be complete in November, with a possibility for some continued work in spring 2015.

Beginning Aug. 21 to Nov. 18 the project will require a full road closure on the south end of Colorado Highway 3. During the full closure, the alternate route will be U.S. Highway 160/550. Access to the Rivergate businesses, medical offices and residences will be available from the north, via Santa Rita Drive or Eighth Avenue. The Carbon Junction Trailhead, which provides access to the Telegraph Trail System, will be open during construction; however, parking will not be available at this location. Parking is available at the Big Canyon Trailhead further south, and a temporary roadside path will be available between the two trailheads.

For more information, visit www.coloradodot.info, call 759-1030 or email [email protected].

Old Fort Farm Stand to be open at FLC

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be on campus from 1 to 4 p.m. today on the west side of the Student Union at Fort Lewis College.

These products will be available: garlic, lettuce mix, arugula, kale, chard, romaine heads, carrots, beets, broccoli, red, white and yellow onions, zucchini, cilantro, basil, sesame-pickled radishes, garlic-pickled radishes, kale chips, garlic-scape pesto, arugula pesto, basil pesto, roasted poblano peppers, pickled garlic scapes, garlic scape powder, grass-fed beef and local pork products. Checks, cash and Skycash will be accepted. Free parking is available on campus all summer.

Faith Community Church offers free clothes

Faith Community Church of the Nazarene will hold a “Back To School” clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, a mile south of Elmore’s Corner on Colorado Highway 172.

The church has an ongoing clothing ministry called “Twice Blessed Clothing” which provides clothes for anyone in need, no questions asked. The church will have racks of clothes for people to choose from.

Somatic Experiencing event to be held

Ed Ferrigan, a trauma release and relationship expert, will present a free demonstration of Somatic Experiencing from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at The Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave.

Somatic Experiencing is a way of releasing trauma from the body. Trauma causes unconscious symptoms to occur which are then misdiagnosed. Clear the trauma, and the symptom goes away. Excellent for anyone who has hit their head, had a serious fall, had surgery, accidents or any kind of emotional early life trauma. Ferrigan will demonstrate the release process with participants. All attendees will receive a gift.

For more information, call 317-0001

Yard-waste collection site to be closed

The La Plata County yard-waste collection site, at the Bayfield Convenience Center, 4496 County Road 223, will be closed from Monday to Sept. 1, so the accumulated yard waste can be mulched.

Beginning on Sept. 2, this mulch will be available to residents free of charge. No loading will be provided. Only yard wastes such as tree trimmings, slash and tree trunks up to 8 inches in diameter are accepted at no charge. Green wastes can be disposed at the Bayfield Convenience Center for $9 per cubic yard.

A recycling drop off station also is available at the center, where residents can recycle their green, brown and clear glass, newspaper, aluminum, tin cans and car batteries free of charge.

For more information, call 382-6200.

Herald Staff