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Demolition Derby tickets on sale
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Demolition Derby tickets on sale

July 18, 2019

The derby will take place Aug. 10, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and the show beginning at noon. The La Plata County Fair will be held Aug. 7-11 at…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

July 18, 2019

Mary Oswald will discuss her volunteer work in Bolivia. All are welcome. For more information and a complete list of upcoming programs visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

Reusable bag project seeking volunteers
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Reusable bag project seeking volunteers

July 18, 2019

If you do not sew but still want to help, there is a social sewing set up from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday, where volunteers may also help cut…

Summer STREAM final party is Saturday
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Summer STREAM final party is Saturday

July 18, 2019

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing and the end of the Summer STREAM Program. The original landing footage will be projected on the big screen. Launch…

Workshop to examine new tax rules
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Workshop to examine new tax rules

July 17, 2019

A workshop examining new rules on collecting and filing taxes imposed by the Colorado Department of Revenue will be presented from 8 to 9 a.m. July 30 in the Conference…

Cottage Foods training to be held Wednesday
Business

Cottage Foods training to be held Wednesday

July 17, 2019

The training will cover understanding eligible products, labeling requirements and improving business and marketing skills. Nicole Clark, R.D., will lead the training. Cost is $40. Preregistration is required. Register online…

Mahogany Grille welcomes new head chef
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Mahogany Grille welcomes new head chef

July 17, 2019

Protodu1-i-syn Proto has been a chef for more than 20 years and has been in Durango for four years. She loves to create new things and experiment with new bold…

Strater Hotel announces new human resources manager
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Strater Hotel announces new human resources manager

July 17, 2019

Aragondu1-i-syn Aragon has held prior positions involving HR compliance, risk management, payroll services and benefits for small and large companies. Aragon’s grandmother was employed with the Strater Hotel in the…

Merely Players announces ‘Matilda’ auditions
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Merely Players announces ‘Matilda’ auditions

July 17, 2019

Auditions are open to adults and to youths in middle school and high school. Youth auditions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19. Adult auditions will be…

The Met: Live in HD tickets now on sale
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The Met: Live in HD tickets now on sale

July 17, 2019

The Met: Live in HD series will kick off Oct. 12 with “Turandot,” and will feature 10 live performances during the season. Advance tickets for individual screenings are $20-$23 and…

Battle of the Bands to host second round
Arts and Entertainment

Battle of the Bands to host second round

July 17, 2019

This round will feature Red Eyed Djinn, Your Bones, Ashes of Jupiter and Diabolical Sound Platoon. The winner of the night will advance to the Battle of the Bands Finale…

Durango Arts to host brush lettering class
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Durango Arts to host brush lettering class

July 17, 2019

The class will cover uppercase plain and fancy letters; lowercase connecting script and individual letters; making cards and addressing envelopes; and marker and watercolor techniques. By the end of the…

Click It or Ticket enforcement to run through July 21
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Click It or Ticket enforcement to run through July 21

July 16, 2019

The enforcement period will run through July 21. Colorado’s seat-belt laws: Adults: Drivers can be ticketed for violating the seat-belt law if they are stopped for another traffic violation.Teens: All…

CPW offers bearproofing advice
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CPW offers bearproofing advice

July 16, 2019

Bearproof your property and cars to help keep your neighbors and Colorado’s bears safe this summer.Courtesy CPW Properly bearproofing your home includes: Closing and locking all bear-accessible windows and doors,…

Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship announces recipients
Education

Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship announces recipients

July 16, 2019

The Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship has announced eight recipients.Courtesy of Hardrock Hundred Jacee Lawrence from Lake City will receive $5,000 to attend Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She is…

Bayfield Block Party to feature Alchemy Jack
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Bayfield Block Party to feature Alchemy Jack

July 16, 2019

Alchemy Jack is a four piece Four Corners band (vocals, guitar, bass, drums) w/ members from Farmington, NM and Bayfield, CO. Alchemy Jack was formed during the summer of 2018…

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet
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Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet

July 13, 2019

After a brief business meeting, the Society will host “The History of the Churches at Trujillo, Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Allison and Tiffany,” presented by Ruth Lambert. A potluck summer social…

Durango Nature Studies to host full moon hike
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Durango Nature Studies to host full moon hike

July 13, 2019

July’s full moon is known as the “Buck Moon.” During this time of the year, the antlers of deer and elk fully form. Mallory Bauman, wildlife biologist and elementary teacher,…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday
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Rotary Club of Durango to meet Tuesday

July 13, 2019

Hooton will discuss the power of local economies to build an equitable future and the work going on at Local First. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Bruce Rodman…

Durango Photography Club to meet
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Durango Photography Club to meet

July 13, 2019

Wink is a Durango resident, photographer and professional video producer who began his career creating multimedia presentations in the meetings and conventions industry. The meeting is free and open to…