Briefs

May 15, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Animas High School to host Senior Celebration

Celebrate the AHS Class of 2019 as they showcase their Senior Projects. All are welcome at this event â€“ friends,…

May 15, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango AARP to participate in Caregiver Alliance Resource event

Seniors may stop by the AARP booth and pick up information about the local chapter. For more information, call 259-0835…

City announces lane closures on College Drive

The project will start Thursday and is anticipated to conclude by May 24. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one…

City seeks applications for commissions and boards

The Youth Engagement Program, made up of high school students, works with the mayor on youth-based issues in the community.…

Flags lowered to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day

du1-i-syn To read President Trumpâ€™s full proclamation, visit bit.ly/2W6yNkc.

Register now for Pine River Festival Fun Run

Day-of registration will begin at 8 a.m. The 5k will begin at 9 a.m. and the 1k will begin at…

Coffee Klatch on tap in Bayfield

Minkler is contemplating running as an unaffiliated candidate for county commissioner representing District 3 in 2020. Come share your ideas…

Enjoy Donuts with the Director at library

Everyone is invited to stop by the library and chat with Director Shelley Walchak about how the Pine River Library…

Bayfield Block Party to feature Jelly Belly Boogie Band

Bring you lawn chairs and enjoy live music, dancing, food, vendor booths and more. This is a family-friendly event. The…

Babysitter training available for teens

This two-day course will train teens (12 to 18 years old) on basic child care, nutrition, diapering, entertaining kids, a…

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance to host trail project

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance will host a trail work event at San Canyon parking area to complete fence work on…

May 9, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

Arts (general)

Shimmy Mob to perform

International Shimmy Mob teams will celebrate World Belly Dance Day to help raise awareness and money for domestic violence programs.…

Trails 2000 to host trailwork party

No experience is necessary for trailwork, and Trails 2000 will provide the necessary instruction and safety tool talk, all tools,…

Thrive! to meet Monday

Thrive! is a local nonprofit working for a living wage for all people. There will be a potluck, and participants…

High Noon Rotary to meet

The club honors an outstanding member of the Colorado State Patrol. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

9-R to hold Budget Information meeting

The event will provide insight into school and district department budgets.

PWN to host Bossbabe Supermoms

The Inspiring Speakers Series connects local professional women in Durango. The meeting will feature local business woman and multitasking mother…

Durango Police to host lunch and learn

The lunch and learn talk will be geared toward the senior community and will discuss common scams targeting seniors. Lunch…

Cochlear implant support group to meet

Anyone with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and…

Pine River Garden Club to host annual plant exchange

Bring a plant, take a plant or make a donation and take a plant. There will also be crafts, baked…

Animas Valley to host kindergarten orientation

Join Principal Michol Brammer and kindergarten teachers for information about what children will learn in kindergarten and what to expect…

Stafford selected as Southern Ute energy fund director

Stafford will supervise ventures related to energy resource exploration and development; gas gathering; processing; petroleum refining and transportation; and alternative…

Learn wire wrapping Wednesday

This 90-minute class will introduce you to the world of wire weaving and you will craft a pair of elegant…