Alpine Bank, the Durango Arts Center, Hospice of Mercy and Mercy Health Foundation will present “Dear Mother” at 3 p.m. May 11 and at 7 p.m. May 13 at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Third Ave.

Th event is part of the series “Honoring our Mothers and Fathers,” with “Dear Dad” taking place in mid-June.

Both events are benefit events for Hospice of Mercy and were created by Judy Hook with assistance from Judith Reynolds.

“Dear Mother” presents a series of letters famous people have written to their mothers – some innocent, some sad and some darkly comedic.

All express the complexity of love between a child and a parent. Donations are greatly appreciated. All donations go to Hospice of Mercy.

For more information, visit the center, www. DurangoArts.com or call 259-2606.

Library continues civic education series

The Durango Public Library continues its civic education series titled “What Do We Do?” with presentations by two city of Durango departments.

The library will speak about the organizations’ continued efforts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday.

The Utilities Department will communicate the variety of work performed and the extensive composition of Durango’s system from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 12.

Various city of Durango department personnel will explain their roles and the services their department provide for the community.

For more information, visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org.

Divorce, custody seminar to take place

A “Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado” seminar will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 12 in the meeting room of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave.

The seminar will be presented by a volunteer attorney from Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid.

For more information, call 247-0266.

Salute to Veterans to host event

Salute to Veterans, a new nonprofit serving local veterans, active military and their families, will hold its kickoff event at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Speakers and performers will include Gen. Ronald Fogleman, Sen. Ellen Roberts, the Bar D Wranglers and cowboy poet Sam Noble. Admission and parking are free.

Ignacio library announces programs

The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these programs:

The Mystery Book Club will meet at noon May 12. This month’s title is Death of a Red Heroine.

A story time with Melanie Milburn will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 13. All preschoolers and their families are invited.

For more information, call 563-9287.

Pine River Cemetery to host clean-up

Pine River Cemetery will perform the annual spring clean-up the week of May 12 in preparation for Memorial Day weekend.

All flowers and decorations will be picked up and disposed of. People who have any items they would like to keep should pick them up before then. It is asked new flowers and decorations not be placed on grave locations until after the clean-up.

DHS to host volunteer event

Durango High School’s Student Council will host the third annual Big Event on May 10.

The Big Event is an opportunity for students to give back to their community.

Typically, the high school students help people, free of charge, who are unable to do tasks around their house.

Volunteers will meet at DHS at 10 a.m. and work until 1 p.m.

Upon returning to the high school, a lunch will be provided.

People interested in volunteering, should email Logan Graham at [email protected] or call 903-3138.

Herald Staff