Vallecito Nordic Demo Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Vallecito Lake.

New gear, including skis, poles, boots and snowshoes can be tried for free. Representatives from various companies and local shops will be present.

Visitors are required to bring their photo IDs to try out equipment. Free gumbo and chili will be offered.

A kids’ nordic race will be held at noon, and free introductory ski lessons will be offered at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. There are no trail fees. Dogs are welcome.

For more information, visit www.vallecitonordic.org.

Hawthorn medicinal plant is topic of discussion

Hawthorn, a local medicinal plant, will be discussed from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Participants will learn about what parts to use, harvesting, medicine making, uses, folklore and magic. Clinical herbalist Anna-Marija Helt will present this program. A $10 donation is suggested.

To RSVP and for directions, call 779-3111 or visit www.osadha.com.

Free radon education classes offered in Bayfield

Wendy Rice of the La Plata County Extension Office will lead a free class on radon awareness at 2 p.m. Wednesday and 5:45 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield.

All participants will receive a free radon testing kit. Advance registration is required, as the number of kits are limited.

The two classes will be followed by a radon mitigation class at 5:45 p.m. March 2. This class will help participants learn what steps to take after determining the radon levels in their home.

To register, call 884-2222, ext. 510. Registration closes the day proceeding each class.

Radio station’s campaign, programs to be presented

Tami Graham and Jim Holtien will present on local public radio station KSUT’s newest fundraising campaign, programs and underwriting opportunities at 6:45 to 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Parkinson’s support group set to meet Thursday

The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month.

The next meeting will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.

For more information, call 903-7732.

Durango Senior Center offering several activities

The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will host these activities:

Appointments for free tax preparation are available beginning in February. People must be 60 years or older and have an income of less than $54,000 to be eligible. Required documents are available at www.co.laplata.co.us. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call 382-6445.

Zumba class will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. The cost is $20 per month. Register and pay with the instructor.

Beginning Tai Chi classes will meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Intermediate Tai Chi will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $20 for each one-month session.

Gentle Yoga class will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $15 for five classes.

Beginning Line Dancing class will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays. Traditional Line Dancing class will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Each eight-week session costs $20. It is recommended to come to each class for the full eight weeks to learn a variety of line dancing moves. Register and pay with the instructor.

For more information, call Greta at 382-6428.

Pine River Library offers children’s programs

The Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, will offer these programs:

The Jammin’ Juniors program will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday beginning Jan. 20. The program includes songs, stories and activities for babies and toddlers.

Storytime will take place at 10 a.m. every Thursday, beginning Jan. 21. A special Storytime will be held Feb. 18 at Fire Station One, 75 South Clover Road in Bayfield, which will include a tour of the station, firefighters will read stories, and children will have a chance to try on kid-sized gear.

After-school Storytime for elementary-age children will take place at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Jan. 19. Materials for a range of ages will be available for checkout, and a librarian will read a selection aloud.

Gamer Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. every Monday. Kids will be able to play Minecraft, Roblox or other engineering games. Xboxes, PlayStations and board games will also be available. The program is open to school-aged children, up to fifth-graders.

Daily weekday activities for teens in grades 6 to 12 will be held at 3:30 p.m.

The STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics) programs will be led by local professionals from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.prlibrary.org/content/steam-event-calendar.

D&D for high-schoolers will be held on the third Saturday of each month.

For more information, visit www.prlibrary.org.

Herald Staff