Briefs

Local churches to hold Advent services

6 p.m. Dec. 11: Ecumenical worship at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.6 p.m. Dec. 18: Ecumenical worship at…

La Plata County commissioner candidate to hold meet-and-greet

The sessions will provide Porter-Norton an opportunity to hear from residents about ideas and to share her priorities based on…

City of Durango invites public to Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility completion celebration

Jarrod Biggs, assistant utilities director with the city of Durango, describes the operation of the A basins in October at…

LPEA warns members of phone scam during the holidays

LPEA does not make phone calls threatening to immediately disconnect anyone’s electricity for lack of payment, nor demand members get…

Meeting in Mancos to address national popular vote effort

The session comes after the successful filing of a petition to place a measure to repeal the law on Colorado’s…

Durango to host national popular vote panel and town hall

The Electoral College or the National Popular Vote Compact: What is right for our community? panel will take place from…

Sunflower Theatre seeks actors for holiday performance

Sunflower Theatre at KSJD is seeking actors ages 10 to 16 for a holiday performance.Courtesy of Sunflower Theatre Sunflower Theatre…

Hampstead Stage to perform Oliver Twist at Sunflower Theatre

Hampstead Stage will perform “Oliver Twist” at 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Sunflower Theatre at KSJD.Courtesy of Cortez…

The Rochester Hotel to host artists

Noel Night is all-day and all-evening holiday celebration features more than 100 participating businesses, all with their own discounts, raffles,…

Downtown Farmington to host Christmas parade

The theme will be “A Nutcracker Christmas.” The parade route will run along Main Street from Wall Street to Auburn…

December library events

J.T. Cornett is Pine River Library’s Teen of the Month.Courtesy of Pine River Library 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.…

Girls Go CyberStart challenge registration opens Monday

This no-cost, online game of fun, technical challenges empowers girls to explore the world of cybersecurity. In Colorado, schools with…

Rotary to discuss immigration issues

Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

Local students attend National Science Foundation workshop

The two-day workshop, held at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, allowed students from across…

Tymbree Hawkins named to dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic

St. Columba Parish to hold Christmas bazaar

Vendors will offer homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths. St. Columba youths will sell breakfast burritos,…

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid. 6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 11: Adult/child/infant CPR and CPR for…

St. Mark’s Church to host Christmas bazaar

Homemade cinnamon rolls and lunch items will also be offered for sale from St. Mark’s kitchen. For more information, call…

Mancos Valley Dragonfly Preschool to host open house

The public is invited to visit the preschool and learn more about its program. It is currently enrolling 3- to…

Miller Middle School to host sixth grade showcase of learning

Sixth graders will present their “Summative Demonstrations of Learning” in each core subject. These presentations will be graded as part…

Music Together classes to be offered in Durango

Stillwater Music will launch Music Together classes beginning Jan. 8.Courtesy Stillwater Music For more information or to register, visit www.stillwatermusic.org,…

Upper Road 42 Water Association to meet

For more information and location, call 529-6011 or email [email protected].

City of Aztec announces holiday events

Nov. 15-Dec. 31: Members Group Show, Feat of Clay, 107 S. Main Ave., (505) 334-4335. Aztec Lighting Contest, throughout December.…

Aztec to host Sparkles Christmas Parade

After the parade, the community will gather at Minium Park at 7 p.m. to light the Christmas tree and have…