The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested members of the community to apply for vacancies on the Lodging Tax Panel.

This panel administers the tourism fund to advertise and market tourism in La Plata County. Members of the panel serve three-year terms and must work within the tourism industry in the municipalities of Bayfield or Ignacio, or unincorporated areas from which the lodging tax is collected. All positions are voluntary.

An application and board description can be found at www.co.laplata.co.us, Search: Boards and Commissions, or from the Information Desk at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. Applications are due by April 22. For more information, call 382-6219.

Veterans service officer to hold office hours

The La Plata County Veterans service officer, Richard Schleeter, will hold office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month beginning April 14 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. in Ignacio.

This office time has been set up for veterans to meet with the county veterans service officer and learn about their veterans benefits. Appointments can be made by calling 759-0117, but walk-ins will be welcome.

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of life, well-being and potential. The office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families.

Spence to address the Bayfield Chamber

The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Thursday at Bayfield High School, with lunch catered by BHS culinary students.

Nick Spence of The Marketing Department will present a discussion on marketing for small business.

The cost of lunch is $10, and RSVPs are due Monday to 884-2331 or email [email protected].

Republican Women to meet April 21

Southwest Republican Women will host Rebekah Brown of Heritage Action at their luncheon at noon April 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

Brown’s presentation is titled “How Do You Make DC Listen?” Lunch is $16 for members and $20 for guests.

Reservations can be made until Thursday at [email protected] or by calling Terri Oliger at 749-8546.

Mercy CEO to talk to High Noon Rotary

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

Tom Gessel, the CEO of Mercy Regional Medical Center, will give an update on the hospital. The cost for lunch is $15.

Opinions sought on Medicaid, health care

The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and Rocky Mountain Health Plans will meet with community members from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at 3473 Main Ave., No. 23.

The groups want to know what people think about their health care and about their Medicaid services. Light refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP and if accommodations are needed, call 403-1463.

Inhabit continues its free spring series

These programs will be presented as part of the “Free Spring Sampler Series” from noon to 1 p.m. at Inhabit, 1970 East Third Ave.:

Shamanic Toolkit with Marie Redfeather will take place April 16 in the Sun Room (No. 110).

Guided Mindfulness Meditation with Chyako Hashimoto will take place April 17 in the River Room (No. 111).

Water and tea will be provided. Bagged lunches are welcome. For more information, call 382-2727 or visit www.inhabit.org.

Herald Staff