Local Briefs

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The club recently started a complimentary book library at Durango-La Plata County Airport and book donations are needed to stock the space. To donate books, email Mary Oswald at…

Miller Middle to host events
Education

Miller Middle to host events

May 10, 2018

May 16: Spring vocal music concert.May 30-31: Eighth-grade rite of passage ceremony.May 22: Instrumental concert.For more information, visit miller.durangoschools.org.

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The Officer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Colorado State patrolman during the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

9-R seeking reusable bag donations
Education

9-R seeking reusable bag donations

May 10, 2018

Donations will be used to deliver more than 200 bags of food to area students. Families can drop off bags at collection boxes in front of school offices.

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider
Community

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider

May 10, 2018

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information about how to start a licensed child care program at home. For more information, call or email Corinne at…

Donations sought for food drive
Community

Donations sought for food drive

May 10, 2018

La Plata County residents are encouraged to place nonperishable food items at mailboxes to be collected at Durango Post Office, dropped off at Durango Food Bank and distributed to those…

Know Your Dough to host high school program
Education

Know Your Dough to host high school program

May 10, 2018

The program is related to the Durango School District 9-R personal finance performance indicators for high school students, which are included in state-mandated assessments for Colorado. Parents are encouraged to…

Grassburger sales to benefit Animas High School
Education

Grassburger sales to benefit Animas High School

May 10, 2018

Those who eat at the restaurant are encouraged to mention AHS at the register, which will donate 10 percent of the purchase to AHS. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

Animas High School sophomores to show projects
Education

Animas High School sophomores to show projects

May 10, 2018

Projects foster 21st-century skills, such as goal setting, question formation, teamwork, time management, problem-solving and how to present to outside constituents. Student passions include business plans, service projects, climate change…

Area high-schoolers receive scholarships
Education

Area high-schoolers receive scholarships

May 10, 2018

Marr and Wilmer each received $1,000 in scholarship funding for outstanding academic achievement, leadership ability and potential, motivation to create positive change and dedication to the community. In college, Marr…

Durango teacher nominated for award
Education

Durango teacher nominated for award

May 10, 2018

The $5,000 award, sponsored by James F. Harris, is given annually to one middle school and one high school teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to engage students in historical…

Tara Mandala to offer last open house for season
Local News

Tara Mandala to offer last open house for season

May 10, 2018

Trinley Gyaltsen, son of Lama Gyurme Raboyes and Tsewang Yudron, runs toward the temple Oct. 20, 2010 at Tara Mandala Retreat Center, located south of Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file The…

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about foreign services
Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about foreign services

May 10, 2018

Recently retired foreign service officer Laurie Meininger will give a talk titled “Inside a U.S. Embassy.” Meininger will discuss diplomacy in the 21st century and share her experiences of living…

University Women to hold annual meeting
Local News

University Women to hold annual meeting

May 10, 2018

After a short business meeting, members and guests will be addressed by La Plata County Manager Joanne Spina. A social hour with drinks and refreshments will be held after the…

Two shows to arrive at Community Concert Hall
Arts and Entertainment

Two shows to arrive at Community Concert Hall

May 10, 2018

The Wailin’ Jennys, an all-female Canadian folk trio, will return to FLC by popular demand to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 24; cost is $25-$48.Asleep at the Wheel, a 10-time…

Autumn Arts Festival seeking artist applications
Arts and Entertainment

Autumn Arts Festival seeking artist applications

May 10, 2018

The festival will be held Sept. 15-16 on East Second Avenue in downtown Durango. The deadline to submit applications is May 21. To apply, visit https://bit.ly/2IawHWl. For more information, call…

Billy Goat Saloon to host craft night
Arts and Entertainment

Billy Goat Saloon to host craft night

May 10, 2018

Participants can decorate a cup or plate and customize personal dinnerware. The event is free and open to all with materials provided. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

Durango Arts Center opens new exhibit
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center opens new exhibit

May 10, 2018

The exhibit, free and open to all, is titled “The Art of Trompe-L’œil” – which translates to “deceive the eye” in English. For more information, call 259-2606 or visit www.durangoarts.org.

Durango Bird Club to meet at Fort Lewis College
Local News

Durango Bird Club to meet at Fort Lewis College

May 9, 2018

Catherine Ortega will give a presentation titled: “Birding in Ecuador: From hoatzins in the Amazon to Andean condors soaring above 17,000-foot volcanoes.” The meeting is free and open to all.…

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration
Southwest Life

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration

May 9, 2018

San Juan Mountains Association will celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the McPhee Reservoir marina.Cortez Journal file Volunteers should bring a day-pack…

Drinking Water Week observed through Saturday
Local News

Drinking Water Week observed through Saturday

May 8, 2018

The observance was proclaimed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to credit drinking water professionals for helping reduce the risk of waterborne disease outbreaks and providing safe drinking water. Also, the state…

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet Thursday
Local News

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet Thursday

May 8, 2018

Colleen O’Brien, business development and redevelopment coordinator, will give a presentation about public art installations in the city and how they are selected and received. For more information, visit www.durangofriends.org.

Genealogical Society to discuss organization
Local News

Genealogical Society to discuss organization

May 8, 2018

After a brief business discussion, a shared presentation, “Organization: paper research, digital files and conducting organized research,” will be given. For more information, visit www.swcogen.org.

Kiwanis Club to hear about land-use code revision
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Kiwanis Club to hear about land-use code revision

May 8, 2018

Spina Meininger La Plata County representatives Joanne Spina, county manager, and Jason Meininger, county planning director, will speak to the club about the developing land-use code revision. The meeting is…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday
Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday

May 7, 2018

The talk, “Spring Free of Allergies: A Fast, Alternative Solution,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. The event is free and open to all. For more…