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The Rochester Hotel to host artists
Community

The Rochester Hotel to host artists

November 30, 2019

Noel Night is all-day and all-evening holiday celebration features more than 100 participating businesses, all with their own discounts, raffles, holidays refreshments, parties and more. The event will also feature…

Downtown Farmington to host Christmas parade
Community

Downtown Farmington to host Christmas parade

November 29, 2019

The theme will be “A Nutcracker Christmas.” The parade route will run along Main Street from Wall Street to Auburn Avenue. The judging platform will be located at the intersection…

December library events
Community

December library events

November 29, 2019

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. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2…

Girls Go CyberStart challenge registration opens Monday
Education

Girls Go CyberStart challenge registration opens Monday

November 29, 2019

This no-cost, online game of fun, technical challenges empowers girls to explore the world of cybersecurity. In Colorado, schools with high numbers of participating girls can win financial awards and…

St. Columba Parish to hold Christmas bazaar
Community

St. Columba Parish to hold Christmas bazaar

November 29, 2019

Vendors will offer homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths. St. Columba youths will sell breakfast burritos, lunch and other snacks throughout the day. Proceeds will benefit…

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes
Community

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

November 29, 2019

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 health care professionals. All community classes are held at the…

Miller Middle School to host sixth grade showcase of learning
Education

Miller Middle School to host sixth grade showcase of learning

November 29, 2019

Sixth graders will present their “Summative Demonstrations of Learning” in each core subject. These presentations will be graded as part of the “Presentation & Communication” Performance Indicators. They will present…

City of Aztec announces holiday events
Community

City of Aztec announces holiday events

November 29, 2019

Nov. 15-Dec. 31: Members Group Show, Feat of Clay, 107 S. Main Ave., (505) 334-4335. Aztec Lighting Contest, throughout December. 3–5 p.m. Dec. 6: Aztec Boys & Girls Club Christmas…

Aztec to host Sparkles Christmas Parade
Community

Aztec to host Sparkles Christmas Parade

November 29, 2019

After the parade, the community will gather at Minium Park at 7 p.m. to light the Christmas tree and have cocoa and cookies. For more information, call the Aztec Visitor…

Senior Center Calendar – Durango
Community

Senior Center Calendar – Durango

November 29, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9 a.m. Coloring Group. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Medicare. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance…

The Money Game to be played at Bayfield Middle School
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The Money Game to be played at Bayfield Middle School

November 29, 2019

Parents with seventh graders at BMS are encouraged to talk with them about what they are learning. The program is linked to the CO Academic Standards for personal finances, which…

FLC to host senior communication design exhibition
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to host senior communication design exhibition

November 28, 2019

This event is free and open to the public. Some work will be for sale. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact…

Snowdown Follies announces auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Snowdown Follies announces auditions

November 28, 2019

Cast and emcee auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. In average years, acts and emcees will audition for 14 to 15 available…

Colorado poet laureate to visit Durango
Arts and Entertainment

Colorado poet laureate to visit Durango

November 28, 2019

The Winter Solstice artisan market will also take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The market and presentation are free and open to the public. The event is made possible…