The Kiwanis Club of Durango is joining with Kiwanis members across the world in an effort to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a disease that kills one baby every 9 minutes, or about 160 newborns each day, and a significant number of women.

The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus is a global campaign that will save or protect millions of mothers and newborns. The disease is typically contracted through unhygienic childbirth practices. The goal of the project is to eliminate this preventable disease by immunizing women of childbearing age, which will not only protect them, but also their future babies. The funding supports UNICEF and its partners. Donations of $1.80 can protect a woman and her future babies from this disease.

For more information, visit www. TheEliminateProject.org.

Caroling, tree lighting to be held Friday

The annual “Singing with Santa” caroling procession and lighting of the holiday tree will take place Friday in Buckley Park, at Main Avenue and 12th Street.

The staging area for the caroling procession will take place at 5:45 p.m. at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. Ninth St. The first 500 children will receive glow sticks. At about 6 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus, in a horse-drawn wagon, will arrive to lead the foot parade to Main Avenue, then head to Buckley Park, the site of the tree. The tree will be lit at about 6:30 p.m. Photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available at the park until 7:30 p.m. People interested in taking photos are asked to bring their own cameras. Festivities also will include free hot chocolate and cookies at Buckley Park.

For more information, visit www.downtowndurango.org or call 375-5067.

Senior center offers computer workshops

The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer these computer workshops conducted by Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, from 9 a.m. to noon:

“iPad/iPhone Basics” will take place on Dec. 4. This workshop is designed for new iPad or iPhone owners who want to learn how to use the basic functions and applications of these devices effectively. Participants should bring their device and know their Apple ID and password.

“iPad/iPhone Part 2” will take place Dec. 9. This will be a continuation and review of the basics workshop with emphasis on useful apps and how to get them. Attendees will need to understand basic operations, bring their device to class and know their Apple ID and password.

“Mac Basic II Class” will take place Dec. 11. This class will explore some of the applications that come with a Mac, including iMail, iPhoto, Safari and iTunes, and how to manage data, including photos.

The cost is $15 for each class. Preregistration is necessary. Space is limited. For more information, call 382-6442.

Durango Turkey Trot to be held Thursday

The Durango Turkey Trot will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus.

The Turkey Trot features a 5 mile race starting from the FLC Clock Tower and a 1 mile fun run for kids. Check-in and race-day registration will be held in the Education Business Hall lobby from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

For more information or to register for $15, visit http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=4650. The cost for in-person registration on race day is $20.

Herald Staff