Friends of the Durango Public Library is offering Christmas gift books, as well as the Book Lover’s Calendar for 2015.

Each calendar page highlights a different author or book and occasional choice quotations of well-known writers. Purchasers may register their calendar on the computer, and the date and daily entry will be available electronically. The price is discounted for Friends’ members.

Another bookstore feature is the dollar cart, where many like-new books, including best sellers, are available for $1 each. All revenue will go to support library programs, services and technology.

Peace and grief to be discussed

Some of Durango’s coaches, healers and practitioners will host these free classes at Inhabit, in the Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave.:

“Living in Peace: Peace is possible and it begins in you” with Beverly Anderson will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the Sun Room (No. 110).

“A Grief Break: Working with loss and grief during the holidays” with Ginny Brown will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Monday in the Sun Room (No. 110).

Donations will be accepted at the door for the Mercy Health Foundation to benefit the Hospice Residence. Tea and water will be provided.

For more information, call 382-2727.

Festival of Trees set for week’s end

Community Connections’ “Festival of Trees” celebration, a local tradition benefiting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum, 479 Main Ave.

Participants should enter through the train station. There will be chances to win one of the decorated trees and gift assortments. People also can view the train and old car exhibits, decorated for Christmas.

Craft show, farmer, flea market held

Frosty’s Holiday Craft Show and Farmer and Flea Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the old Bayfield Middle School gymnasium on South Street in Bayfield.

Admission is free. The show will feature door prizes, food, a rummage sale, silent auction and vendors. An ugly sweater contest will take place at noon. Frosty’s Birthday Celebration will take place at 1 p.m. The event will benefit La Plata County Independent Youth Performing Arts and other nonprofit organizations.

To reserve vendor space or for more information, call 335-8206.

Water system to be flushed Wednesday

The city’s Utilities Department will continue its maintenance of the drinking-water system by flushing water lines along Main Avenue in the downtown area from 4 to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

This process removes any sediments or stagnant water from the system by moving large volumes of water through the pipes. During the process, water customers may see cloudy or discolored water from their faucets, however, the water remains safe to drink.

Customers who experience cloudy water are advised to turn off their faucets, wait 15 minutes, then run cold water through their faucet for 10 to 15 minutes to clear any residual cloudiness. If the water remains cloudy, customers are asked to call the Utilities Department at 375-4801.

Local time bank to meet Thursday

Hour Exchange La Plata, a local time bank, will host a free introductory overview of time banking and a potluck Thursday at Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 East Third Ave.

An introduction will take place at 6 p.m., followed by a potluck at 7 p.m. Participants will earn time credits for attending, bringing food to share and bringing new guests.

For more information, call 884-9330.

Herald Staff