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2 meetings to discuss proposed SkyRaider Trail
Local News

2 meetings to discuss proposed SkyRaider Trail

January 1, 2019

The proposed natural-surface trail will also be discussed at the Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at the rec center. For more information about the…

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park
Local News

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park

January 1, 2019

Residents can drop off natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-off site near the large playground in Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. The trees…

Tractor-training course begins Jan. 14
Local News

Tractor-training course begins Jan. 14

January 1, 2019

Topics will include farm and tool safety, tractor operation and maintenance and more. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6,…

Climate change luncheon will be held Jan. 8
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Climate change luncheon will be held Jan. 8

January 1, 2019

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Luncheon tickets are $20. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or visiting bit.ly/2VaVZuj…

Square dance classes to be held in Durango
Local News

Square dance classes to be held in Durango

December 30, 2018

Lessons will continue Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 with increasing complexity. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are $3.50 per person. No partner is necessary. For more information,…

Mercy offers six-week weight management course
Health

Mercy offers six-week weight management course

December 29, 2018

The course costs $100 and will provide nutrition counseling, body composition analysis and a guidebook about fitness and nutrition. Topics include the science of obesity, hormone regulation, microbiome and gut…

Rosca de Reyes celebration to be held
Community

Rosca de Reyes celebration to be held

December 28, 2018

In Mexico, Dia de los Reyes on Jan. 6 is the day that closes the Christmas festivities and is marked by the tradition of serving food, featuring Rosca de Reyes…

Stone Soup party to be held at library
Community

Stone Soup party to be held at library

December 28, 2018

There will be an interactive retelling of the classic folktale “Stone Soup.” Bring a vegetable to contribute to a giant community soup pot and stay for a simple soup dinner…

Pine River Library to offer children’s math program
Community

Pine River Library to offer children’s math program

December 28, 2018

The club is a recreational after-school math club that helps children learn about the math behind their favorite activities. Students will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play…

‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ to be held Jan. 16
Arts and Entertainment

‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ to be held Jan. 16

December 27, 2018

The musical re-creates scenes from the television show “Friends,” the group of 20-something pals as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan. To buy tickets,…

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita
Local News

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita

December 26, 2018

Residents can drop off natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-off site near the large playground in Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. The trees…

Starting a business seminar Jan. 8
Business

Starting a business seminar Jan. 8

December 21, 2018

The seminar will touch on various aspects of starting a business, including registration issues, legal structure, business planning process, financing and more. Registration is required, and the fee is $25.…