The Morefield Campground winter trails at Mesa Verde will be open for a Full Moon Snowshoe and Ski event for snowshoeing and cross country skiing from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

It’s free and open to all ages.

Participants should dress for the cold and bring skis or snowshoes, appropriate gear and a headlamp or flashlight.

Continuing education gets a refresh

DurangoLearns offers a new model for continuing education: Instructors around Durango have joined forces to offer a variety of courses.

A sample of offerings includes: “Introduction to Italian Language,” “Your Personal Brand,” and “Basic Digital Photography.”

Participants may join DurangoLearns for a low yearly membership fee and take classes at reduced rates as well as enjoy discounts at DurangoSpace and other businesses around town. Courses will be held at a variety of locations to promote and support local businesses.

New courses will be added continuously. Visit DurangoLearns online at www. DurangoLearns.com each week to see new offerings and to learn.

Breast-feeding workshop to be held

A breast-feeding workshop for expectant parents will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 in Kids Rock, 563 Main Ave.

Snack and breast-feeding booklets will be provided.

Hear about skiing’s history in Durango

Former Animas Museum director and longtime Purgatory ski patroller Robert McDaniel will reprise his talk, “Long Boards & Rope Tows – Skiing in La Plata County,” at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave.

The presentation, on the history of skiing in the Durango area, will coincide with the opening of a new exhibit at the museum, “Ski Story,” which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Purgatory Resort. Admission is free.

For more information, call 259-2402.

2 Winter Train cars benefit the Goose

The Durango & Silverton Winter Train on Feb. 5 will pull two reserved coaches behind its regularly scheduled train to benefit the Galloping Goose Historical Society and the Ridgway Railroad Museum.

The train leaves at 9:45 a.m.; passengers should be in seats by 9:15. The return time is about 2:45 p.m.

The $125 donation includes a box lunch; choice of wine, beer or soft drinks; and a GGHS gift bag with a “Running Goose” glass. The heated coaches stop at Cascade Canyon, a natural, scenic canyon with picnic tables and rock fireplace along the Animas River.

The free D&SNG Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. every day the train operates.

To order tickets, call 882-7082 or email [email protected].

Herald Staff