The residents and staff of Sunshine Gardens 32nd Street Assisted Living invite the community to their second annual Holiday Open House from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at 25 Sunshine Court.

The open house will feature musical performances from the Victorian Aid Society carolers and a progressive appetizer party that will start at the front door, then move to the back door.

For more information, call 385-4090.

Living-wage coalition seeking volunteers

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition needs people who make less than $12.40 an hour for a volunteer leadership position.

Volunteers will help guide the coalition’s planning to achieve living wages for all workers in La Plata County.

For more information, call 903-0957, email [email protected] or visit www.thrivelaplata.org.

Water maintenance to be performed

The city’s Utilities Department currently is flushing the drinking water system as part of an ongoing maintenance program.

This process removes any sediments or stagnant water from the system by moving large volumes of water through the water-main pipes. During the process, city of Durango water customers may see cloudy water from their faucets; however, the water still is safe to drink. The maintenance is done by neighborhoods, and flushing the entire system will take several days.

Customers who experience cloudy water are advised to turn off their faucets, wait one hour, then run water through their faucet for 15 to 20 minutes to clear any residual cloudiness. If the water remains cloudy, customers should call 375-4801.

Workshops to be offered at Inhabit

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

“Ayurvedic G&R: Learn the art of Giving and Receiving using Ayurvedic principles” with Ami Nathwani will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room (No. 110).

“Wise Spending: From worry to joy, healthy budgeting and money management practices” with Matt Kelly will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday 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.

Vallecito announces Christmas events

Christmas in Vallecito will host these events:

A Festival of Trees Home Tour will take place Friday. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets will be available at 5 p.m. at The Hideaway. For more information, call 884-7253.

A Cookie Shack will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Rocky Mountain General Store and Meats, 17454 County Road 501.

A pancake breakfast will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13-14 at The Lake House Bar & Grill, 17460 County Road 501.

Dog sled rides will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at The Lake House Bar & Grill.

A snowshoe race will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at The Lake House Bar & Grill.

A kid’s party will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Vallecito Lake Event Center, 17252 County Road 501.

A Poker Run will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Lake House Bar & Grill.

A movie will be shown at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Vallecito Church, 17576 County Road 501.

An Ugly Sweater Contest will take place at 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Lake House Bar & Grill.

A band will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Lake House Bar & Grill.

The Southwest Ag train will be at The Hideaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14.

Ornament making for children will take place at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at The Hideaway.

A Snowman Building Contest will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at The Hideaway.

A pub crawl will take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Pura Vida, 14810 County Road 501.

People can drop off their letter to Santa through Wednesday at The Hideaway.

A Giving Tree will be set up through Dec. 19 at the Vallecito Lake Country Market, 18071 County Road 501.

A Four-Legged Friends Giving Tree will be set up through Dec. 19 at The Hideaway, 18044 County Road 501.

Herald Staff