The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society in partnership with the Durango Public Library will help people learn about genealogy and trace their family history from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave.

Society members will meet individually with people to help answer basic genealogy questions and get them started.

Meeting time with members will be limited, so participants should organize paperwork and questions before arriving. Information about the society, a beginning genealogy class and genealogical resources will also be available.

Durango Nursery to host Harvest Fest

Durango Nursery and Supply, 271 Kaycee Lane, will host its annual Harvest Fest from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 24.

The event is free and will feature live music from Bob’s Yr Uncle, hay rides, kids games, a dog costume contest, a scarecrow stroll to benefit participating nonprofits, a barbecue and storewide end-of-season sales and discounts.

For a schedule, visit www.durangonursery.com or call 259-8800.

Veterans committee to serve breakfast

The Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Sundays of the month at the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.

Participants should use the Elks Lodge Ninth Street entrance. The cost is $5 for veterans and $6 for non-veterans.

Co-op to screen ‘Food for Change’

October is National Co-op Month, and the Durango Natural Foods Co-op will present the film “Food for Change” at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.

The film looks at the current resurgence of food co-operatives in America and their historic place in America’s economic and political landscape.

Tickets are $3 and will be sold at the door only. “Food For Change,” a documentary from Home Planet Pictures, tells the story of the co-op movement in the U.S. through a combination of interviews, archival footage and commentary by co-op leaders and historians.

For more information, call 247-8129.

Be Frank Foundation schedules benefit

The Be Frank Foundation will host the third annual Frank N’ Stein Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 on Mill Street in Bayfield.

The fundraiser will feature live music, games, costume contests, prizes, food and a sky-high pumpkin smash. Admission will be free.

People can purchase a commemorative mug and receive two complimentary handcrafted beverages by Bottom Shelf Brewery and Ska Brewing. All proceeds will benefit Be Frank’s music and outdoor education programming for local young people.

For more information, visit www.befrankfoundation.org or email [email protected].

Herald Staff