Fort Lewis College History Department will present “‘Dr. Colorado’ Confessions of a Public Historian: Bars and Boneyards” at 6:30 p.m. today in Noble Hall 130.

This is a public lecture by Tom Noel, professor of history at Colorado University, Denver. Famous for his downtown Denver pub-crawls Noel founded Colorado’s first Public History and Preservation Program at CU Denver in 1986.

For more information, call 247-7267.

Arts Center to host Valentine Artist Market

Durango Arts Center will host a Valentine Artist Market from 4 to 7 p.m. today through Friday in the Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 East Second Ave.

This Valentine’s-inspired artist marketplace will feature jewelry, ceramics, photography, cards, watercolor prints, textiles and more. Champagne, gourmet appetizers and a selection of chocolates will be served.

Trout Unlimited to meet today

The Five Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet today at Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.

Chapter President Buck Skillen will present a slide show reflecting on the chapter’s accomplishments of the last 29 years, and take questions from members about what projects and ideas lie ahead as the organization prepares to turn 30. Members will begin gathering by 6 p.m. for food and conversation, and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Dance practice set for Billion Rising today

Sexual Assault Services Organization staff members and local Zumba instructors will learn the steps to “Break the Chains” for One Billion Rising at noon today at the SASO office, 701 Camino del Rio.

For more information, visit www.durangosaso.org.

Solarize La Plata to host open houses

Solarize La Plata will host these open houses:

From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 146 Tres Aguas Road in Ignacio.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 1467 County Road 303 in Durango.

Detailed directions are available at www.fourcore.org.

Resolving allergies to be discussed Feb. 20

Caleb Gates, licensed acupuncturist, will discuss “Resolving Airborne Allergies and Food Sensitivities” using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics; safe, noninvasive treatments that use gentle pressure to de-stress organ systems.

The presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Program Room 2 of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.

For more information, visit Advanced Allergy Relief Center of the Southwest at 1199 Main Ave., Suite 230, visit online www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com or call 259-9488.

Herald Staff