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Fort Lewis College Calendar
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Fort Lewis College Calendar

May 10, 2019

Saturday “Dialogues des Carmélites (Poulenc),” with The Metropolitan Opera, live in HD, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Vallecito Room, Student Union, cost: Adults, $26; member/associate, $23; student, $23; child, $23;…

Rainbow Youth Center to hold benefit
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Rainbow Youth Center to hold benefit

May 10, 2019

There will be music by Leah Orlikowski and Denae StuckaBenally. Food will be catered by Durangourmet and Bread and Cream Bean Berry and a silent auction. This is a 21-and-older…

Allergy relief is focus of talk at Durango Public Library
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Allergy relief is focus of talk at Durango Public Library

May 10, 2019

Gates will discuss using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. This fast, effective treatment can relieve sneezing, watery eyes, stuffiness, coughing and other…

Trails 2000 to host trailwork party
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Trails 2000 to host trailwork party

May 9, 2019

No experience is necessary for trailwork, and Trails 2000 will provide the necessary instruction and safety tool talk, all tools, gloves, and water and snacks for the entire crew. Volunteers…

Thrive! to meet Monday
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Thrive! to meet Monday

May 9, 2019

Thrive! is a local nonprofit working for a living wage for all people. There will be a potluck, and participants may bring a food item, but it is not required.…

PWN to host Bossbabe Supermoms
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PWN to host Bossbabe Supermoms

May 9, 2019

The Inspiring Speakers Series connects local professional women in Durango. The meeting will feature local business woman and multitasking mother Jessika Buell. Buell is a PWN cofounder, business owner and…

Durango Police to host lunch and learn
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Durango Police to host lunch and learn

May 9, 2019

The lunch and learn talk will be geared toward the senior community and will discuss common scams targeting seniors. Lunch donations for the Senior Center are $4 for seniors 60…

Cochlear implant support group to meet
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Cochlear implant support group to meet

May 9, 2019

Anyone with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and sharing experiences, information about listening to music with a cochlear…

Chamber of Commerce to host local healthcare forum
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Chamber of Commerce to host local healthcare forum

May 8, 2019

State of Health Care – How did we get here?State Legislative UpdatesHealth Care AlliancesInnovative West Slope ModelsCollaborative discussion/working group on local health care solutionsCost for the forum is $25 per…

Great wines exist far north of Napa Valley
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Great wines exist far north of Napa Valley

May 8, 2019

Along with their greatness has come fame and notoriety, which has resulted in an expensive price tag to boot. However, if we look north to Washington State, we can find…

Thank you from Wanda Ellingson
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Thank you from Wanda Ellingson

May 7, 2019

Thank you, Amanda Moore McBride, dean of the University of Denver GSSW, for hosting two retirement events in Denver and the Four Corners. As part of the celebration, workshops were…

Thank you from Lloyd Cruz
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Thank you from Lloyd Cruz

May 7, 2019

The cost to fix the situation was $331. I returned the next day and stopped just to show Mark the repair bill. Donna, the owner, happened to be there, so…

Library to host Medicare for All presentation
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Library to host Medicare for All presentation

May 7, 2019

It is a free, nonpartisan presentation and talk about the concept of Medicare for all. The presentation will be given by Guinn Unger of Healthcare Durango. For more information, call…

Powerhouse Science Center seeks volunteers
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Powerhouse Science Center seeks volunteers

May 7, 2019

Volunteer tasks include helping in the exhibit gallery, at the front desk, the garden area and working on general projects. A commitment of at least once a week is preferred.…

Bocce ball tournament registrations opens
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Bocce ball tournament registrations opens

May 7, 2019

The tournament will take place at 1 p.m. June 8 at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Teams may be made up of two or four players, and…

Marvel Grange to host pressure canner testing
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Marvel Grange to host pressure canner testing

May 7, 2019

Nicole Clark, La Plata County Extension Family and Consumer Science agent, will test the pressure canners. There will be a $5 fee for each pressure canner tested. Participants are asked…

Old Fort to host Farm Field Day
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Old Fort to host Farm Field Day

May 7, 2019

The Field Day will offer agricultural seminars, demonstrations of equipment used for seeding, planting, weeding and cultivating along with exhibits of equipment, supplies and services. Old Fort will also host…

Local men’s group to meet Thursday
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Local men’s group to meet Thursday

May 6, 2019

This group promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcome. Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting will be held downstairs.…