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9Health:365 to host health fair in May
Community

9Health:365 to host health fair in May

April 19, 2022

9Health:365 will host its annual community health fair in Durango from 8-11 a.m. May 14 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

Tickets available for Merely Players’ ‘Matilda’
Arts and Entertainment

Tickets available for Merely Players’ ‘Matilda’

April 19, 2022

Tickets are now available for Merely Players’ upcoming performances of “Matilda the Musical.” The Roald Dahl novel will go from page to stage at Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive.…

Music in the Mountains tickets on sale now
Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains tickets on sale now

April 16, 2022

Tickets are on sale now for Music in the Mountains summer classical music festival beginning July 7 and running through July 31. This season, expect a powerful lineup of performances…

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 17-23
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Fort Lewis College calendar: April 17-23

April 14, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday FLC Theater: “I and You,” 2-3 p.m., Theater Building, free…

Senior Center Calendar: April 18-22
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Senior Center Calendar: April 18-22

April 14, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo 1:30 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able, Pool Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Knitting/Crocheting 9:30 a.m.:…

Pine River Library to host earring making class
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Pine River Library to host earring making class

April 14, 2022

Pine River Library will host an earring making class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 28. The class, geared toward ages 12 to adult, will teach two different techniques for…

County to offer free mulch loading in Bayfield
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County to offer free mulch loading in Bayfield

April 14, 2022

La Plata County is offering free wood mulch that will be loaded into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at Bayfield Convenience Center, 4496 County…

FLC to host performing arts extravaganza
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to host performing arts extravaganza

April 14, 2022

Fort Lewis College will host a “Performing Arts Extravaganza” to celebrate the merging of the music, theater and musical theater programs into the Department of Performing Arts. The event will…

Durango Botanic Gardens announces Docent of the Quarter
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Durango Botanic Gardens announces Docent of the Quarter

April 12, 2022

Shirlee Krantz (Courtesy of Durango Botanic Gardens) Durango Botanic Gardens recently selected Shirlee Krantz as the first recipient of the Docent of the Quarter award. DBG Docents are garden guides…

Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist
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Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

April 12, 2022

Christopher Barton (Courtesy of Rivergate Physical Therapy) Rivergate Physical Therapy announced the hiring of Christopher Barton as its newest physical therapist. Barton attended South College and received his Doctorate of…

Man to Man to host prostate health forum
Community

Man to Man to host prostate health forum

April 12, 2022

The Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group will sponsor a public forum at 6 p.m. May 3 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The forum will have…

Durango Wine Experience seeks volunteers
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Durango Wine Experience seeks volunteers

April 12, 2022

The Durango Wine Experience, now a fundraiser for the nonprofit Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, seeks volunteers for the Grand Tasting, April 30 at the Smiley Building. Those interested should…

Ignacio 9Health Fair to be held
Community

Ignacio 9Health Fair to be held

April 12, 2022

The Ignacio 9Health Fair will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. May 7 at Ignacio High School. Available screenings include: a blood chemistry ($45), prostate specific antigen ($40), hemoglobin…

Fort Lewis College to host 5K night run
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Fort Lewis College to host 5K night run

April 12, 2022

Fort Lewis College will host “Light Up the Night Glow Run,” a 5K night run and 1K night walk on Thursday for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Registration begins at 7…

Durango Design and Development Awards to be held
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Durango Design and Development Awards to be held

April 12, 2022

Durango Design and Development Awards will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. The intent of the program is to…

April library events
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April library events

April 8, 2022

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Masks are highly encouraged for all indoor events. Ongoing events: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Teen Time. Games and crafts in the…