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Volunteers sought at Know Your Dough
Education

Volunteers sought at Know Your Dough

February 25, 2017

du1-i-syn Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with young people, teaching experience and knowledge of financial services, such as accounting, banking and investing. Students will learn about needs…

Christ the King to hold Seussian sermon
Religion

Christ the King to hold Seussian sermon

February 24, 2017

The Journal file Contemporary worship is at 8 a.m., and traditional worship is at 10:30 a.m. Worship is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-5310.

Dharma Center to offer conscious parenting class
Religion

Dharma Center to offer conscious parenting class

February 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Meetings will include readings, guided meditations, information about child development and group discussions. Cost is on a sliding scale from $20 to $50; financial assistance is available. For more…

Celtic festival to be held March 9-12
Arts and Entertainment

Celtic festival to be held March 9-12

February 24, 2017

du1-i-syn The festival will feature performances from award-winning bands, including Solas, Colcannon, Goitse and Barrule, and Coleman Academy Irish dancers, with a series of workshops to be offered. Early-bird passes…

ACLU to host reproductive health discussion
Local News

ACLU to host reproductive health discussion

February 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Denise Maes, ACLU public policy director, will give a presentation on the current landscape for reproductive rights in the Colorado Legislature. Attendees are encouraged to share their stories about…

Ignacio library to begin 8-week family reading program
Local News

Ignacio library to begin 8-week family reading program

February 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will share a meal and explore ways to enrich reading experiences together. Children will engage in crafts, music and stories while parents learn how to apply children’s literature…

Durango Botanical Society is seeking docents
Local News

Durango Botanical Society is seeking docents

February 24, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Docents at the botanical society learn and teach about plants specific to the area and maintain the demonstration garden behind the library. Three training sessions will…

La Plata County to present State of the County address
Local News

La Plata County to present State of the County address

February 24, 2017

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file Commissioner Brad Blake, who was chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in 2016, will deliver the address describing the county’s achievements in 2016 and priorities…

Free class available for those with prediabetes
Health

Free class available for those with prediabetes

February 23, 2017

du1-i-syn The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, in Suite 140 in the medical office building, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. Sheena Carswell, a clinical…

Trails 2000 to host open house at Ska Brewing
Southwest Life

Trails 2000 to host open house at Ska Brewing

February 22, 2017

du1-i-syn Attendees will meet the Trails 2000 team and are encouraged to share their trail ideas and learn about new mobile software for trail updates. An informational meeting and brief…

Unitarian Church to host presentation on retirement March 1
Business

Unitarian Church to host presentation on retirement March 1

February 21, 2017

Participants will learn about personal attitudes, finances and goals related to retirement. Speakers will be Allision Anderson, financial wellness coach, and Liza Tregillus, a play therapist. Space is limited. To…

Mesa Verde National Park receives field trip grant
Education

Mesa Verde National Park receives field trip grant

February 21, 2017

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Fourth-grade classes from the Four Corners may be eligible to receive travel grants to assist with transportation costs. Schools within 150 miles of the park are…

Durango breweries gear up for Collaboration Fests
Food

Durango breweries gear up for Collaboration Fests

February 20, 2017

Joe Hull, brewer at the small-batch Mod Brewery at Ska Brewing Co., brews this year’s collaboration beer with David Zuckerman, brewmaster at Boulder Beer Co., on Feb. 15 at Ska…

Crow Canyon offers summer institute for teachers
Southwest Life

Crow Canyon offers summer institute for teachers

February 20, 2017

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The program, “From Mesa Verde to Santa Fe: Pueblo Identity in the Southwest,” examines more than 4,000 years of Native American history through field trips, archaeological…

Acupuncturist to discuss allergies on Tuesday at library
Local News

Acupuncturist to discuss allergies on Tuesday at library

February 19, 2017

Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will present a discussion on allergies, “Resolving Food Sensitivities, Airborne Allergies and Sinusitis,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 2 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

Durango doctor named Physician of the Year
Health

Durango doctor named Physician of the Year

February 18, 2017

du1-i-syn He will be recognized during an awards luncheon at the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians annual summit on April 21 in Colorado Springs. Lavengood received his medical degree from…

Government offices, agencies will be closed Presidents Day
Local News

Government offices, agencies will be closed Presidents Day

February 17, 2017

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file La Plata County officesCity of Durango officesPost officesSchools and school administrative officesFederal, state and local courtsAll federal and state agenciesFinancial and stock marketsAll offices will resume…