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Chapman ice rink to offer free youth hockey clinic
Local News

Chapman ice rink to offer free youth hockey clinic

November 3, 2017

Durango Herald file Local youth ages 4-9 are encouraged to play ice hockey for the first time and learn basic skills in a fun, safe environment. To register, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com.…

Santé starts holiday canned-food drive
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Santé starts holiday canned-food drive

November 3, 2017

Santé Alternative Wellness in the 700 block alleyway between Main and East Second avenues.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald All non-perishable canned-food items can be dropped off at the dispensary, 742½ Main Ave.…

La Plata County Democrats to show film
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La Plata County Democrats to show film

November 3, 2017

du1-i-syn The film follows investigative journalist Greg Palast, who reveals Crosscheck, the system designed to purge 1.1 million U.S. citizens from the voter rolls. The event is free and open…

Durango Methodist church to hold annual holiday bazaar
Religion

Durango Methodist church to hold annual holiday bazaar

November 3, 2017

A painted gourd at the Durango First United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar.Durango Herald file The event will feature vendors, handmade crafts, homemade pie, plants, baked goods, treasures and a sloppy-joe…

Rotary club to hear from Tibetan Village Project
Community

Rotary club to hear from Tibetan Village Project

November 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Rotarian Eddie Cheung and representatives of the Tibetan Village Project, a nonprofit that provides sustainable living for Tibetans through social entrepreneurship and education, will present about water and health…

Free Medicare class offered to community
Community

Free Medicare class offered to community

November 3, 2017

The class will explain how to sign up for Medicare and explain available supplemental plans. Moore will work with participants to find them the best coverage for the lowest possible…

Durango Botanical Society honors its docents
Community

Durango Botanical Society honors its docents

November 3, 2017

Awards were presented to: Barb Johnson for most hours worked in 2017, Tish Varney for most meaningful contribution in 2017, Susan Ostendorp and Jenny Nedergard for contributing to the mission…

Durango 9-R schools to host Thanksgiving meals
Education

Durango 9-R schools to host Thanksgiving meals

November 3, 2017

Nov. 15: Animas Valley Elementary School and Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.Nov. 16: Florida Mesa Elementary School, Needham Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Escalante Middle School, Miller…

La Plata Quilters Guild guild to meet Thursday
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild guild to meet Thursday

November 3, 2017

LeeAnn Vallejos of Stitch A Quilt and Sewing Boutique will present a historical trunk show of quilts through the decades. A social time, with snacks, will start at 5:30 p.m.,…

High school juniors to present humanities exhibition
Education

High school juniors to present humanities exhibition

November 3, 2017

Students will engage in discourse about a variety of controversial topics in an effort to build understanding and find common ground in a divisive political climate, and they will hold…

Gifted, talented parent group to meet
Education

Gifted, talented parent group to meet

November 3, 2017

Parents and educators who attended the annual Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Conference will share their experiences. The PAC is also seeking volunteers from all schools to serve as…

Fort Lewis College students serve as admission ambassadors
Education

Fort Lewis College students serve as admission ambassadors

November 3, 2017

Admission ambassadors undergo an application and interview process and represent FLC through recruitment efforts that reach prospective students, their parents and families, high schools, community colleges and Durango area visitors.…

Storytelling workshop to be held at Durango Arts Center
Arts and Entertainment

Storytelling workshop to be held at Durango Arts Center

November 2, 2017

Explore storytelling techniques including creating compelling story arcs, developing your story through five senses and finding your own authentic voice. All that is required is a pen, paper and a…

Fort Lewis to host Climate Change Symposium
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Fort Lewis to host Climate Change Symposium

November 2, 2017

The Climate Change Symposium will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.Durango…

Bayfield to host fundraisers Saturday
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Bayfield to host fundraisers Saturday

November 2, 2017

A garage sale to benefit Wolfwood Refuge will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2480 County Road 526.Durango Herald file A garage sale to benefit Wolfwood…

Volunteers sought to help on Christmas Tree Train
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Volunteers sought to help on Christmas Tree Train

November 2, 2017

Volunteers are needed to help with Christmas Tree Train rides during the end of November and beginning of December.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Volunteers are required to attend a training session…

Carver Brewing Co. to tap pale ale Friday
Food

Carver Brewing Co. to tap pale ale Friday

October 31, 2017

This is the third year the Old Fort has partnered with Carver Brewing Co., which provides research support. In addition to the pale ale, Carver’s will also be serving an…

Steamworks to tap Molé Stout on Friday
Food

Steamworks to tap Molé Stout on Friday

October 31, 2017

du1-i-syn “For this (beer), we’ve steeped three different varieties of dried chilies and spices in our award-winning stout,” said Brewer Spencer Roper in a news release. “Then we refermented with…

Fort Lewis College lecture to discuss Sanskrit language
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Fort Lewis College lecture to discuss Sanskrit language

October 31, 2017

Sanskrit, discovered during the 18th century in Britain, is the classical language of the Indian sub-continent, and dates from the second millennium BC. Bill Malandra, former professor of Sanskrit and…

Fireworks rescheduled for Veterans Day
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Fireworks rescheduled for Veterans Day

October 31, 2017

Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times The fireworks will conclude a community celebration downtown Durango that will start at 11 a.m. with a parade on Main Avenue. Festivities will continue at…