The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will offer a Special Ed Family Support Group organization meeting and potluck at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango office, 3473 Main Ave, No. 23.

People should use the elevator on the east side of building. People are asked to bring a potluck item to share with the group. The goal of this group is to help parents connect with, talk to, learn from, and empower each other in a positive way.

For more information, call 259-1672 or email [email protected].

Westendorff’s doors are open Thursday

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours for the general public to meet with her from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield.

Bayfield area residents are invited to share their concerns and interests.

For more information, call 382-6219.

Ignacio library announces programs

The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these MakerSpace Skill Sessions:

AM Radio Construction will take place April 4. Participants will assemble and solder an electronic circuit board to create a working AM radio. Registration is required. The cost is $10 for any participant wanting to keep a radio.

Make a planting tray will take place April 6. Using recycled pallet material, the group will construct planting trays while covering the basics of simple woodworking.

Make a homemade HDTV antenna for receiving high-resolution television will take place April 11. Registration is needed.

Origami Passenger Pigeons will take place April 13. Registration is needed.

This is rocket science! will take place April 18. Participants will make rockets and launch them, weather permitting.

Bike Maintenance Part I with Club Adventure will take place April 20. Participants should bring their bicycle for spring maintenance and simple repair. Registration is needed.

Make a simple hovercraft will take place April 25.

Bike Maintenance Part II with Club Adventure will take place April 27. Participants will learn basic bicycle repairs and upkeep.

Monday sessions will take place from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturday sessions will take place from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information or to register, call 563-9287.

Puppies available for adoption at Pet Haus

Lisa Parker’s Puppies will visit the Pet Haus, 1444 Main Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.

There will be several puppies from ages 8 weeks to 5 months. Breeds will include Australian Shepherd mixes, a chihuahua, a Lab mix and a senior dog that is a shepherd mix. Photos may be seen on Facebook at Lisa Parker’s Puppies. Donations can be made for the organization at the Pet Haus.

For more information, call 769-2584.

The city plants a tree; you keep it alive

The city of Durango has developed a Tree Cost Share Program to assist homeowners in planting trees on their property in the public right-of-way.

The planting sites typically are located between the sidewalk and the curb of the street. The program pays half the cost to purchase and plant the tree. The city prunes the tree, and the homeowner is responsible for watering the tree and maintaining the ground cover in the right-of-way. There are several spots available for 2015 spring planting.

For more information, visit http://durangogov.org/treecostshare or call Greg Sykes at 375-7383.

Herald Staff