Briefs

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn Allison Anderson, Know Your Dough executive director, will give a presentation about the nonprofit, which provides financial literacy education…

Think Network Technologies hires one

Hedigerdu1-i-syn Hediger has seven years of marketing experience in retail and finance industries. Think Network is a Durango-based information technologies…

Animas Valley Grange to host La Plata Open Space Conservancy

The Animas Valley Grange is at 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald La Plata Open Space Conservancy board members will…

Dharma Communities to discuss project

For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.dharmacommunities.org.

Lisa Parker’s Puppies to hold a ‘Paws for Celebration’ event

Local nonprofit Lisa Parker’s Puppies will hold its “Paws for Celebration” fundraiser Friday.Courtesy of Christy Morgan The event will feature…

Local students to compete in state Elks Hoop Shoot contest

The state competition will be held at Salida High School, and includes winners from district hoop shoots held across Colorado.…

Workshop set to discuss Lake Nighthorse recreation

A workshop to examine recreation at Lake Nighthorse will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. March 1 at Durango…

Fort Lewis College lecture to be ‘All About Hummingbirds’

The speaker will be George L. San Miguel, branch chief for natural resources stewardship at Mesa Verde National Park. Miguel…

Marvel Grange to hold luau

A traditional luau meal, including kalua pork, sesame cabbage salad, fresh fruit, shoyu (Japanese for soy sauce) chicken, fried rice…

Knights of Columbus to offer Lenten fish fry

The meal will include breaded, battered and baked fried fish; French fries, coleslaw and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults…

La Plata County Conservation District seeking nominations

Three director positions are available. Self-nomination forms can be received from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from…

History Day competition to feature Escalante students

Gemma Kavanagh to join Durango High School orchestra

Kennebec Cafe, Cyprus Cafe, 81301 Coffee Roasters and DHS orchestra parents will sponsor a reception after the concert. Tickets cost…

First United Methodist to start new sermon series

Associated Press file The congregation will read the New Testament’s book of Mark during the 40 days of Lent before…

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit

New items will be on display with Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s personal collection of bead work and in the Treasures of…

Animas High School to host information session

AHS “Shadow Days” are also held on Thursdays. To sign up for a Shadow Day, call 247-2474 or email [email protected].…

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Tuesday, noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 26, noon-2 p.m. For more information, call 382-6219.

Seniors Outdoors hosting winter outings

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Snowshoe hike; visit www.seniorsoutdoors.org for details.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.: walk the Animas River Trail; contact Eric Pahlkee at…

Outdoor Pursuits to celebrate 40th anniversary

Tickets are $25 and include appetizers and two drinks. For tickets and more information, call 247-7177 or visit www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits.

North Main Avenue, Camino del Rio plan public event to be held

The event is open to those interested in learning and giving feedback about the plan, which outlines priorities and implementation…

Unitarian Church to show ‘Equal Means Equal’ documentary

du1-i-syn The film examines the status of women in the United States and how they are treated and advocates for…

Dalton Ranch residents invited to North Animas Village presentation

The neighborhood will provide a support system to help seniors retain independence in their homes and remain active in the…

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services

Associated Press file Feb. 21: Faith Community Church, 1400 Highway 172.Feb. 28: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.March…

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class

The class will teach participants about: HomesFund programs; credit score reports; household budgets, down payments and reducing debt; buying a…