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Florida Grange to host organization workshop
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Florida Grange to host organization workshop

March 15, 2022

Florida Grange is hosting a “Get Organized” workshop presented by Traci Key at 1 p.m. March 19 at Florida Grange, 636 U.S. Highway 160. The workshop will teach hacks for…

Fort Lewis College calendar: March 14-19
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Fort Lewis College calendar: March 14-19

March 15, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday Composition Workshop for FLC Students, 1-2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall,…

Senior Center Calendar: March 14-18
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Senior Center Calendar: March 14-18

March 15, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name Bridge 1:30 p.m.: MS/Be Fit Be Able, Pool Tuesday 8:30 a.m.:…

Help Studio & turn 12
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Help Studio & turn 12

March 10, 2022

Studio & is throwing a 12-year anniversary party Friday (March 11) at the gallery, 1027 Main Ave. (Courtesy of Studio &) Friday will mark 12 years to the day since…

Artist presents ‘Embracing Life’ collection
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Artist presents ‘Embracing Life’ collection

March 10, 2022

Durango artist Heather Freeman will present her latest collection, “Embracing Life” starting at 6 p.m. Friday (March 11) at the ArtRoom in the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. (Courtesy…

Pueblo Alliance to host annual Feast Day
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Pueblo Alliance to host annual Feast Day

March 9, 2022

Fort Lewis College’s Pueblo Alliance will host its seventh annual Feast Day from 12 to 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Student Union Building. This year’s theme is “Family, Farming, Feast:…

Durango Independent Film Festival announces winners
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Durango Independent Film Festival announces winners

March 8, 2022

“Ferryman,” by Darren Bender, took home jury awards for best narrative feature and best actress at the 17th annual Durango Independent Film Festival. (Courtesy) Durango Independent Film Festival, held March…

Stillwater Music welcomes new board member
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Stillwater Music welcomes new board member

March 4, 2022

Tischhauser Stillwater Music welcomed its new board member, Andreas Tischhauser. Tischhauser has had careers as a singer, flutist, professor and arts-organization director. He worked in the music department at Fort…

Young People in Recovery to host Narcan training
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Young People in Recovery to host Narcan training

March 4, 2022

Young People in Recovery will host a free Narcan education panel and discussion at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall 130. Trends in opioid use, treatment and…

San Juan Mountain Association camp registration open
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San Juan Mountain Association camp registration open

March 4, 2022

San Juan Mountain Association is offering several outdoor summer camps for children in grades one to 12. Registration for these camps is now open. Child attendees develop observation and critical…

Women’s Resource Center to host photo showcase
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Women’s Resource Center to host photo showcase

March 4, 2022

For Women’s History Month, the Women’s Resource Center will host an open house to showcase the photos of 26 local women who have been working on the front lines throughout…

Payroll department offers grant opportunity
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Payroll department offers grant opportunity

March 4, 2022

The Payroll Department has partnered with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to offer three $14,000 “Meet Your Match” grants for La Plata County nonprofits. The grants are available for…

Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido offers free classes, discounts
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Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido offers free classes, discounts

March 2, 2022

Durango Shin Budo-Kai Aikido, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with free beginner classes and special discounts for current college students and active, reservist, retired or veteran military…

San Juan Symphony names executive director
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San Juan Symphony names executive director

February 26, 2022

San Juan Symphony announced the appointment of Chandra Stubbs as its newest executive director, effective April 1. Stubbs recently moved to Durango from Southwest Michigan. She brings a varied background…