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9-R Shared School accepting registrations
Education

9-R Shared School accepting registrations

September 21, 2018

Elementary programs are two days, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or one day on Wednesday. The middle school program is a one-day session on Wednesday. The Shared School offers academic enrichment…

First United Methodist Church to hold potluck
Religion

First United Methodist Church to hold potluck

September 21, 2018

The Connect Team and Children & Family Ministry will provide burgers, hot dogs, condiments and drinks. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will…

Free introduction to mindfulness offered Tuesday
Local News

Free introduction to mindfulness offered Tuesday

September 20, 2018

Schmidt, a certified mindfulness teacher, will present an introduction to the “4 Keys of Mindfulness” as taught through the Mindful Life Program. The four keys are: Attention: Developing attention skills…

Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available
Arts and Entertainment

Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available

September 20, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, just celebrated its 27th anniversary. It has distributed more than $540,000 in grant money to support the local arts community. For…

Style ‘N’ Stones jewelry show to be Oct. 12
Arts and Entertainment

Style ‘N’ Stones jewelry show to be Oct. 12

September 20, 2018

The show will feature jewelry designers Nancy Conrad, Jama Crawford, Basia Daney, Susie Fisher, Pat Lorenzen, Nancy Macho, Carolyn Plested, Cindy Scholfield, Dana Wilson and Sally Wingate. Admission is free…

Rainbow Youth Center to host music, cocktails
Arts and Entertainment

Rainbow Youth Center to host music, cocktails

September 20, 2018

Music will be provided by Caitlin Cannon and Denae Stucka-Benally. Appetizers will be provided by local Community Emergency Relief Funds. One Rochester signature cocktail will be provided with entry followed…

New firewood harvest area open to the public
Southwest Life

New firewood harvest area open to the public

September 19, 2018

The felled and decked ponderosa pine trees are available to the public and require the purchase of a 2018 U.S. Forest Service fuelwood permit. The decks are in the Horsefly…

Horsemen to hold monthly meeting Thursday
Local News

Horsemen to hold monthly meeting Thursday

September 18, 2018

A member of the Southwest Conservation Corps will be discussing an upcoming trail maintenance project at Chris Park. 4CBCH members will be involved with this project on Saturday. The Four…

Honeyville to celebrate 100 years this Saturday
Local News

Honeyville to celebrate 100 years this Saturday

September 18, 2018

Come celebrate with prizes from the company’s prize wheel, honeystix for the kids, hot dogs and burgers, and live broadcast from 92.9 FM (The Point). Be sure to listen to…

DHS band to hold frybread fundraiser
Local News

DHS band to hold frybread fundraiser

September 18, 2018

The band will sell frybread for $3 each with your choice of toppings. All money raised will be used to help pay the band’s travel expenses to a competition in…

Life-Long Learning presents ‘Two Great Americans’
Local News

Life-Long Learning presents ‘Two Great Americans’

September 18, 2018

Living history portrayals of Thomas Alva Edison and President Theodore Roosevelt, in cooperation with Colorado Humanities and American History Theatre, will be given by Hal Fincken and Doug Mischler at…

1980s prom-themed bash to benefit youth development
Local News

1980s prom-themed bash to benefit youth development

September 18, 2018

The event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, is sponsored by Garrh’s Inc. and Tito’s Vodka. Tickets are $20 in advance. Attendees get…

Beekeepers Association to meet Thursday
Local News

Beekeepers Association to meet Thursday

September 18, 2018

The meeting will include an informal panel discussion of topics based on questions from the membership. The panel will consist of beekeepers with varying levels of experience, who will share…

San Juan Regional to offer arthritis class
Health

San Juan Regional to offer arthritis class

September 16, 2018

People with joint pain will learn how to lead a more active lifestyle and how to keep their joints healthy. Orthopedic surgeons will explain available treatments for joint pain and…

Line dance at Marvel Grange
Arts and Entertainment

Line dance at Marvel Grange

September 15, 2018

Participants will walk through various line dances and then attempt to dance them. There is no charge for the class. Donations are appreciated for the use of the building. Everyone…

Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available
Local News

Friends of the Arts’ grant applications available

September 15, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts, a nonprofit, all volunteer organization, just celebrated its 27-year anniversary and has distributed more than $540,000 in grant money to support the local arts community.…