Community
Methodist Church offers crisis-aid program
People should note that Stephen Ministry is not a mental health counseling service. For more information, call Cathy Schadt at 259-9293.
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Education
Schools, organizations can apply for gardening resources
Tools, supplies, support and training for growing food is included. Qualifying recipients include La Plata County schools or organizations that provide services to under-served populations, have a 22-square-foot garden space…
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Mural to be unveiled Friday
A free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Food will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to speak to project sponsors. The mural will be…
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‘Rails & Reels’ to support Animas Museum
During the journey, a narrator in each passenger car will tell stories and provide information about movies that have been filmed in the area. Tickets cost $85 each and include…
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Durango government channel to air debates
They can be viewed by Charter/Spectrum cable customers in Durango on Durango cable channels 191 and 981. They can also be viewed by those watching over-the-air TV by antenna, on…
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Fort Lewis College committees to meet Thursday
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee will meet at 1 p.m., the Business Affairs Committee will meet at 1:45 p.m. and the Governance Committee will meet at 2:45 p.m. For…
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Kiwanis Club to hear about Hospice of Mercy
The guest speaker will be Tina Gallegos from Hospice of Mercy at Mercy Regional Medical Center. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is…
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SASO to host screening of ‘The Hunting Ground’
A panel discussion will be held about sexual assault on college campuses. After the film, Molly Wieser, Title IX coordinator for FLC, will speak. The event is free and open…
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Weather service plans free storm spotter classes
Classes are about two hours long. In Durango, an optional one-hour advanced training will follow the basic training. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Archuleta County Extension Office, Archuleta County Fairgrounds, 344 Highway…
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Roundtable discussions for nonprofits planned for April 17-18
Topics will include economic impact research, early planning for Southwest Colorado Gives Day, Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days, Ballantine Family Fund grant opportunities, the Making a Difference speaker series, and ways…
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McPhee Reservoir boat ramp will open Saturday
The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District will open the main McPhee boat ramp to motorized vessels on April 14.The Journal file Hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until…
Education
Southwest Colorado Bar Association to award scholarships
The scholarships provide $1,000 to assist students financially to pay for the cost of college or vocational school. For applications, visit local high school counseling offices or email Matt Kenna…
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Ignacio library to show Neva Romero documentary
The film covers the May 1974 death of Ignacio woman Neva Romero. Romero was known as “Miss Ignacio High School,” homecoming queen and a varsity cheerleader before she – a…
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Durango Public Library celebrating Library Week
Tuesday, 9 a.m.: Tickets go on sale for the 2018 Literary Festival with Carl Bernstein, scheduled May 3.Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.: Maria’s Bookshop will present an event with Jonathan Thompson, author…
Community
Quilters to meet Thursday
A social time will be held before the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Guild member Beth Leidy will present a program titled “Enchant Your Quilt Blocks Using Paint Sticks.” The…
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How Durango-Silverton train spread the flu to be discussed
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society plans a presentation about the 1917-1918 flu epidemic and how the Durango-Silverton train helped it spread.The Herald file A social will be held at…
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LPEA launches “Fast Facts” page
Members with additional questions or assertions can email [email protected]. Members will receive a personal response and the response will be added to the page. For more information, call 247-5786 or…
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Cafe Au Play opens in Smiley Building
The space is located on the second floor of the Smiley Building, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Playgroup is also offered from 10 a.m. to…
Education
Animas High School to go to prom
After-prom will be held from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave. Tickets are $35. For more information, call…
Education
Durangoan joins honor society
Graham is pursuing political science degree at North Carolina State University.
Education
Animas High School enrollment still open
Eleventh-grade students will be placed on a wait-list. AHS does not enroll new 12th-grade students. Families and students interested in enrollment are encouraged to attend the next information session, from…
Education
Fort Lewis College to host AVID ceremony
For more information, visit www.durangoschools.org.
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San Juan Mountains Association seeking board approval
Directors may serve two consecutive two-year terms. To vote for Schmidt, call 385-1312 or email [email protected]. The deadline for votes is April 20. For more information, visit www.sjma.org.
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Meeting to discuss March for Our Lives
The forum will discuss the recent March For Our Lives rally, gun safety and the future of gun policy. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Education
Center of Southwest Studies to host events
The book sale will offer titles at discount prices until 7 p.m. in the Delaney Library and the genealogy research program will run until 6:30 p.m. in the Lyceum Room.…
Community
Oxford Grange to host event
Pomona members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Cindy Greer at 588-3386.
Education
Animas High School to take tests
The school will have an early release at 12:30 p.m. after tests are complete. For more information, call 247-2474.
Education
Durango student attends ethics competition
Flanery’s major is undeclared. The competition provides an opportunity for students to gain real world experience and compete in a case challenge focused on diversity and ethics. It aims to…
Community
Gem and Mineral Club to offer programs
At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aaron Hagglof, a geology student at Fort Lewis College, will present research about garnets and other minerals found in the Rico area.At 6:30 p.m. April 18,…