The city of Durango will begin a pedestrian safety and connectivity project at 24th Street and Brookside Park.

The project scope includes the construction of a sidewalk connecting the Brookside transit stop at Camino del Rio and Brookside Park. The sidewalk will be constructed adjacent to the park along the alley to 24th Street. A mid-block crossing at the alley will be installed across 24th Street. ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed at the intersection of West Second Avenue and 24th Street. A sidewalk will be installed along the north side of 24th Street, providing accessible pedestrian access across Junction Creek on the existing bridge deck.

The project construction will be implemented in two phases. The first will begin Wednesday and will include the addition of the sidewalk along Brookside Park. Twenty-fourth Street will remain open during Phase I, which is expected to take 45 days. Phase II will implement the project on 24th Street and is expected to begin in late September and last about 60 days. Twenty-fourth Street will have limited access during Phase II. There are no expected plans to close the Brookside transit stop during construction.

For more information, call Amber Blake at 375-4949.

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

The Kiwanis Club of Durango will host La Plata County Sheriff Duke Schirard at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

Guests are welcome.

For more information, call 247-5011.

Computer workshops offered at senior center

Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, will teach computer workshops at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.

The deadline to register is Sept. 5. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, and the cost is $15 per class. Classes on the iPad will be held Sept. 9; digital photos Sept. 10; and e-commerce Sept. 11.

For more information, call 382-6442.

Birdie Fest to benefit Adaptive Sports

The Glacier Club, Hillcrest Golf Club and Dalton Ranch Golf Club will host the third annual Birdie Fest on Sept. 4.

The clubs will send a combination of their club pros and top players to the Glacier Club for a friendly competition as they play 54 holes of golf to raise money for Adaptive Sports Association.

The association is Durango’s outdoor sports and recreation program for people with disabilities. The teams will compete for the highest number of birdies with more than 54 holes in a modified scrabble format. People may make a donation or a per-birdie pledge to support favorite club pros, the event and the association. People or small-business sponsors who donate $1,000 or more will receive a certificate for a foursome of golf at Glacier Club. Business sponsors receive additional promotional benefits.

For more information, call 259-0374 or email [email protected].

Rotary Club of Durango to meet at Strater Hotel

San Juan Basin Health’s Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition representative, Pat Senecal, will offer a short workshop on “Developmental Assets” and their power to support youth in becoming caring, healthy and productive during the Rotary Club of Durango’s meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

Assets are evidence-based strategies that correlate with prevention of risky behaviors. Visitors are welcome.

For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

Herald Staff