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FredrickZink & Associates welcomes Kristi Barnett
Business

FredrickZink & Associates welcomes Kristi Barnett

October 5, 2018

Barnettdu1-i-syn A native of Idaho, Kristi received a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Idaho and later a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boise State University.

Lunches with leaders Tuesday at Ore House
Business

Lunches with leaders Tuesday at Ore House

October 5, 2018

The lunch features speaker Cynthia Stewart of James Ranch Harvest Grill. Local professionals ages 21-40 are invited. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register online at web.durangobusiness.org/events…

Nurse practitioner joins Pediatric Partners
Business

Nurse practitioner joins Pediatric Partners

October 5, 2018

Isenbergdu1-i-syn Isenberg received her undergraduate degree from Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and completed her masters and doctorate at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Appointments can be made by calling…

Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house
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Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house

October 5, 2018

The free event will include a guided tour of the retreat center and Tara Temple and a brief introduction to meditation with time for questions and a vegetarian buffet lunch.…

Soles4Souls needs new and used shoes
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Soles4Souls needs new and used shoes

October 5, 2018

Donate shoes at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 and receive free admission to the team’s home game against Western State Colorado University at FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium. The team aims to collect…

Animas High School to hold meetings
Education

Animas High School to hold meetings

October 5, 2018

The School Excellence Committee will meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the high school. Both meetings are open to the public.

Animas High School to host college night
Education

Animas High School to host college night

October 5, 2018

College counselor Jess Adams will share important information about where juniors should be in the college search and application process.

Daybreak Rotary will meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary will meet Wednesday

October 5, 2018

This week’s featured speaker will be Gage Sippy, a high school mountain biking champion, who will speak about his adventures in cycling. Daybreak Rotary works on projects that include helping…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

October 5, 2018

Information about an upcoming Kid’s Concert will be presented. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Rotary Club to hold dinner meeting
Community

Rotary Club to hold dinner meeting

October 5, 2018

Executive Director and CEO Mary Monroe Brown of Trails 2000 will give an update about the organization. Trails 2000 is an advocacy group that builds and maintains trails and educates…

Sunnyside to host Halloween carnival, silent auction
Education

Sunnyside to host Halloween carnival, silent auction

October 5, 2018

The Sunnyside Spooktacular and Silent Auction will raise money for technology programs and feature a haunted house, escape rooms, fun games and more. For more information, visit sunnyside.durangoschools.org.

Bulbs for sale Saturday at the Fairgrounds
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Bulbs for sale Saturday at the Fairgrounds

October 4, 2018

The Durango Botanical Society’s 8th annual Bulb Sale will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 13, in the Exhibit Hall of the Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Mike Smedley, humor…

Real History of Americas Day to feature events at FLC
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Real History of Americas Day to feature events at FLC

October 3, 2018

The event takes place on Indigenous People’s Day and features live entertainment from the Cahuilla Tribal Nation Bird Singers and Dancers, film shorts and a potluck dinner. For a schedule…

Durango Arts Center to stage play festival
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to stage play festival

October 3, 2018

The festival features the five winners and finalists of the annual 10-Minute Play contest from 161 submissions from across North America. All plays are produced with local actors and directors.…

FLC Art Gallery hosts Peter Precourt
Arts and Entertainment

FLC Art Gallery hosts Peter Precourt

October 3, 2018

Precourt’s “The Katrina Chronicles” are a firsthand account of the artist’s encounter with Hurricane Katrina and the loss he experienced as an artist and instructor. The presentation will be on…

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to feature parade
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Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to feature parade

October 2, 2018

Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids 5 and younger are free. Advance tickets are available at www.durangocowboygathering.org. The Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at…

Journey of Hope 5K will be held Saturday
Health

Journey of Hope 5K will be held Saturday

October 2, 2018

Registration will open at 8 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m. The $25 entry fee will benefit the Mercy Health Foundation’s Journey of Hope Fund, which provides…

4CORE to host Solar Home Tour on Saturday
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4CORE to host Solar Home Tour on Saturday

October 2, 2018

Participants will see local homes and businesses that use renewable energy, green building design, energy efficiency and other innovative sustainable technologies. Tickets for the self-guided tour are $11 and available…

Animas High Osprey Parent Coffee
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Animas High Osprey Parent Coffee

October 1, 2018

Join Head of School Sean Woytek and Animas High School Board Member Acasha Mick for an opportunity to check in on the start of the school year. Bring your feedback…