On April 22, Ignacio School District’s Relay for Life Team will be hosting their annual family dance. Everyone is invited to come dance with D.J. Oscar Cosio from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ignacio Elementary Cafetorium. There will be a bake sale, and participants can design a luminaria for loved ones who have battled cancer. The luminarias will be displayed at the Relay for Life event at on June 27. Door prizes include some “one-of-a-kind” Bobcat collectibles. Contact Deb Otten at 563-0661 with questions or to volunteer.
On Saturday, April 30, Ignacio Elementary Explorers Club will host a huge yard sale in the parking lot at ELHI. Space rental is $15, all the profits from your sales are yours. To reserve a space, please contact Deb Otten at 563-0661.
Hospice of Mercy is offering a two-day volunteer training course for individuals interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. The comprehensive course will take place Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, 1024 County Road 230. Hospice of Mercy, founded on a spirit of caring and volunteerism, has been providing compassionate care in the community for over 30 years.
Space is limited. Persons interested in attending the course should contact Erica Kelly at 764-3536, by Monday, April 18.
County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold a meet the public session from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 18 at the County Fairgrounds Extension Building Pine Room. All are welcome to come with questions or comments about county issues. For more information, call 382-6219.
Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center in Ignacio is seeking artist supporters for a fundraiser auction to be held in June. Artists are invited to create and submit work on the theme, “Opening the Doors to the Arts.” It can be a literal door that is embellished, an arbor, a 3-D piece, whatever. They will be displayed for bids at local businesses and an online auction website. Artists will receive 30 percent of the winning bid prices.
Works will need to be dropped off the first week of June at Dancing Spirit in the ELHI Community Center (old elementary school) in downtown Ignacio. The auction will end on June 25 at Dancing Spirit’s “Day on the Grass” concert with Lipbone Redding. For more information, call 769-1364.
The monthly Pine River Shares community potluck will be Saturday, April 23, at the old gym on South Street in Bayfield. Volunteers are invited to help set up starting at 4 p.m., and to help with cleanup later. Serving starts at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you can, and your own table service. Non-perishable food items are always welcome for the gleaning table. For information call 884-4747.
The Durango Home & Ranch Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the la Plata County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under can attend for free. More than 130 exhibitors will attend, ranging from interiors to plumbing to mortage lenders and builders. A full list of exhibitors is online at www.fourcornersexpos.com
The Tiffany Arboles Rosa Allison Organization will host a Mexican dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at at the TARA building in Arboles. Proceeds will be used for the organziation’s operating expenses. A taco bar and enchiladas are $14 for adults and $8 for children in advance, or $16 and $9 at the door. Advanced tickets are available from TARA members, including Norma at 749-7530 or Sandy Gladfelter at 799-3808. Dinner will be provided by Double C Grill & Treats.
Bayfield Early Education Programs is hosting Summer Camps for children ages three to eight. There will be two sessions: the first beginning June 6 and running through June 30. The second camp session will begin on July 11 and end on Aug. 4. Each session will be four days a week, Monday through Thursday beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. The cost is $35 per day. amps include lots of outdoor time, crafts, field trips and other fun activities which will be led by the BEEP staff. Times and days are flexible to accommodate bible schools, swimming lessons and vacations.
Parents who want to participate in this service need to complete and return the application as soon as possible so that the school can move forward with planning and staffing. Applications can be found at the school office at 645 Fox Farm Circle or on the BEEP website, www.beeppreschool.org.
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