Local Briefs

Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at La Plata Fairgrounds

Durango senior center to close for holidays

Computer basics class to be held Monday in Ignacio

The class is geared toward beginners and will teach participants how to log on, use a mouse, use different search engines and how short cut keys work. To register for…

Children’s House to hold fundraiser at Ska Brewing

There will be raffle giveaways, silent and live auctions and music by the local band Lost Souls. Tickets are $15 for adults, and kids can attend free. The ticket includes…

Alternative Horizons volunteer training sessions

Volunteers are needed for the 24-hour crisis hotline. Alternative Horizons supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence. For more information, call the office at 247-4374.

Senior Center to hold Thanksgiving lunch

Reservations are required. Each seating is limited to 80 people. Call 382-6445 to reserve a spot.

What a Girl Wants expo to be held Nov. 10

The expo will feature gifts, recreation, wellness, beauty, career and home interests. A cocktail competition with local women bartenders will take place from noon to 3:30 p.m. during the event.…

Senior Center to offer free lunch for veterans

For more information, call 382-6445.

First-aid, CPR classes to be held in November

A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. An adult, child and infant CPR class for…

Western water workshop for beginning farmers and ranchers Monday

The workshop will help young and beginning farmers and ranchers get the resources they need to be successful water managers and enter roles of water leadership. A panel discussion and…

FLC Investment Advisory Committee meeting Monday

Ospreys dining out events to benefit Animas High School

Village Aid Project fundraiser Wednesday at FLC

The event will help support future projects for engineered water systems in developing countries and celebrate a project in Myanmar completed this summer by FLC engineering students and faculty. RSVP…

Snowdown warm-up event Tuesday

Ski, snowboard gear will be for sale at fairgrounds Saturday

About 20 vendors from Colorado, New Mexico and Utah will sell new and used ski and snowboard equipment. Ski passes and discount cards will be available. For more information, call…

Two plays showing at FLC Nov. 1-4

Cost is $16 for adults and $10 for seniors, FLC staff and faculty and non-FLC students. FLC students can attend for free with valid ID. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu/events.

Cycling celebration Thursday at Animas City Theatre

The celebration will honor Durango’s many cycling achievements. For more information, email Patti Zink at [email protected] or call 759-5585.

Volunteers needed for Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The event will be free and offered to the entire community. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of needs. To volunteer, call 259-4061.

‘Eyes in the Sky’ will be topic of free lecture Thursday at FLC

The discussion will involve how drones, satellites, GPS and cellphones have changed the way humans monitor the planet. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/2OWZDsd.

Local First to hold ribbon-cutting for downtown business

There will be live music, refreshments, appetizers and more. For more information, visit www.animastradingdurango.com or www.local-first.org.

Book sale to be held at Durango Public Library

The Friends of the Library will provide a bag, and for $10, attendees can fill it with as many books as possible. Additional books are priced at $1 per pound.…

Glass etching class to be held in Ignacio on Nov. 10

The workshop will use the art of glass etching with cream to help identify glass dishes. Participants should bring a glass item. This event is not for children. The workshop…

Community discussion to be held at Pine River Library

The talk will focus on hopes and concerns for the community and country. For more information, visit www.prlibrary.org/ or call 884-2222, ext.510.

La Plata Planning Commission is seeking applicants

The advisory position is not monetarily compensated except for mileage expenses. To see the specific requirements of the position and fill out an application, visit co.laplata.co.us or go to the…

Festival de los Muertos to be held Thursday

Activities will include cultural dances, Day of the Dead-themed artists’ booths, paper flower making, face painting and more. Cost is $5; 17 and younger can attend for free. For more…

Southwest Colorado Workforce Board to meet Nov. 8

Agenda items include general Workforce Board business and a presentation from Unemployment Insurance representatives. RSVP to Chloe Wiebe at [email protected] or call 247-0308 ext. 228.

SBDC offering farm and ranch business workshop

Sessions will be held: Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: Decision Making Skills for Adaptive Management Dec. 7-8: Holistic Financial Planning and Enterprise Budgets. Dec. 14-15: Marketing Strategies and Business Models…

Kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled for Durango

The number of fish each person receives depends on how many people are in line and how much fish is available. People should bring a cooler or other container –…

Pile burning planned on Columbine Ranger District in Bayfield

The burn activities should not affect public access or use of the forest. For more information, contact the Columbine District Office at 884-1425 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan.

Pumpkin drop-off Nov. 2-3

All candles and decorations must be removed before drop-off, and volunteers will monitor drop-off locations to minimize contamination. The drop-offs are an alternative to leaving pumpkins out to attract bears…