Marvel Grange will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A.

Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will be served.

Retirement party planned for teacher

A retirement party for Durango School District 9-R teacher and El Diablo newspaper adviser Barbara McLachlan will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio.

All former students and colleagues are welcome.

Durango library to begin reading programs

Durango Public Library’s summer reading programs for children and teens will begin Monday and conclude July 26.

This year’s programs have a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) theme, and include science-related prizes and events. Online registration is open at www.durangopubliclibrary.org.

The “Fizz, Boom, Read” program is for ages 12 and younger. Children who sign up and log 10 hours of reading will earn a free book and a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards from Maria’s Bookshop. For every additional 10 hours of reading, kids will earn additional entry in the grand prize drawing. The program includes a kickoff party Saturday and weekly performances in June and July.

The “Spark a Reaction” is the teen reading program for youths 12-17. Teens who log at least 20 hours of reading will earn a free book and a chance to win one of two $50 Maria’s Bookshop gift cards. Each additional 20 hours of reading earns the reader another chance to win a grand prize. The library also will host teen events.

Sunnyside and Fort Lewis Mesa branch libraries also will offer summer reading programs beginning in June.

For more information, visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org or call 375-3380.

Talk about Herald to be held at Strater

Aani Parish, circulation manager of The Durango Herald, will speak about Ballantine Communications Inc. and the Newspapers in Education program at the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.

The Herald and Ballantine newspapers in Cortez, Mancos and Dolores provide newspapers free of charge to teachers for use in classroom instruction. The newspapers are used to teach comparative math, politics, writing skills, reading comprehension, marketing and other skills. Parish will discuss potential additions to the program and how Rotary might become involved. Visitors are welcome.

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

Durango Bird Club to meet Friday

Durango Bird Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Department of Wildlife Museum at the Durango Fish Hatchery, 151 E. 15th St.

The meeting will start earlier than usual to get as many people organized for their chosen routes for the Spring Bird Count the next day. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting and the Spring Bird Count. The club meets every other month. Monthly field outings are offered.

For more information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DurangoBirdClub.

Habitat ReStore seeking volunteers

There are many volunteer jobs available at the Habitat ReStore including cashiering, pricing and more.

No experience is necessary and volunteers who can work once a week are especially desired. The ReStore supports construction of affordable Habitat homes and repurposes many household and construction items. The ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

To sign-up, call 382-2215, email [email protected] or visit 120 Girard St. in Bodo Industrial Park.

Herald Staff