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Holy Week services in and around Durango
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Holy Week services in and around Durango

April 14, 2019

Associated Press file 8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel Choir.6 p.m. Friday, Good Friday Service with music by Joyful…

Friends of the Arts grateful for workshop
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Friends of the Arts grateful for workshop

April 12, 2019

We are also grateful to Lori Hamner for allowing the fun fundraiser to be held at Get Fused Art Studio. Eighteen participants enjoyed lunch and took home a sparkling wind…

Senior Center Calendar
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Senior Center Calendar

April 12, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9 a.m. VITA Tax (Fairgrounds). 10 a.m. VIP meeting. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly…

Photo: Winter 1915
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Photo: Winter 1915

April 12, 2019

Winter 1915 was severe for the east side of the 700 block of Main Avenue. Snow was piled high and tire tracks were barely visible down the middle of the…

First Baptist Durango Easter Service
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First Baptist Durango Easter Service

April 12, 2019

9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Palm Sunday service. 6 p.m., Friday, Good Friday service.Gatherings will be held at our various Gospel Community locations. Each location will have a potluck…

DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month
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DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month

April 12, 2019

DeColores Civitan Club is a member of the International Civitan organization, which primarily focuses on assisting people with developmental disabilities. Members also volunteer their time to help many different local…

Animas High to host prom April 19
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Animas High to host prom April 19

April 12, 2019

Juniors and seniors, plus their high school-aged guests, are invited to enjoy an Old Hollywood-themed evening. Tickets are $35 and available for sale during school hours.

‘Nuclear winter’ topic of next lecture
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‘Nuclear winter’ topic of next lecture

April 12, 2019

In the 1980s, Grover began studying the worldwide effects of nuclear war, named “nuclear winter.” His research focused on the ecological consequences of projected global cooling because of millions of…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
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Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

April 12, 2019

The meeting speakers will be Laurie Ann Glass and Lara Shelton from Durango Detailers. There will be an optional lunch for $13. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
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Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

April 12, 2019

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Colorado Plant Society to host talk about osha
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Colorado Plant Society to host talk about osha

April 12, 2019

Emily Swindell will discuss a habitat suitability assessment conducted to determine areas suitable for harvesting osha. The assessment was completed as a part of the geographic information system certificate program…

Durango School District 9-R seeks bids on beef
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Durango School District 9-R seeks bids on beef

April 11, 2019

Bid responses are due by 2 p.m. May 6 at Durango School District 9-R, Nutrition Services, 2390 Main Ave. School districts in Southwest Colorado are working together to purchase beef…

Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday

April 11, 2019

Vicki Maestas, director of the Senior Center will introduce herself and discuss future plans. AARP members and members of the public are welcome to attend. Call 382-6445 by 9:30 a.m.…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

April 11, 2019

A presentation will be given by Ann Marie Meighan of Adaptive Sports. A complete list of upcoming programs may be found online at www.durangodaybreakrotary.org and club happenings can be followed…

Durango DeColores Civitan to meet
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Durango DeColores Civitan to meet

April 11, 2019

The speaker will be Joy Larson with Treasure Ministry and the annual Night to Shine organizer. The meeting is free and open to all. RSVP so lunch may be planned…

Masons to host awards ceremony on Sunday
Community

Masons to host awards ceremony on Sunday

April 11, 2019

Awards and scholarships that will be presented include: Emory E. & Goldie Smiley Memorial Scholarship; Teacher of the Year; Junior Boy/Junior Girl; Fireman of the Year; CSP Trooper of the…

Free Easter egg hunt set for April 20
Community

Free Easter egg hunt set for April 20

April 11, 2019

There will be more than 600 eggs to hunt. Children ages 8 and older are invited to participate. Children should bring their own baskets. Parking for the event will be…

Mt. Allison Grange to host Easter supper
Community

Mt. Allison Grange to host Easter supper

April 11, 2019

The menu will be ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot rolls, tossed salad, homemade pie, coffee and punch. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children…

Rotary to host talk by Judith Reynolds
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Rotary to host talk by Judith Reynolds

April 11, 2019

Reynoldsdu1-i-syn Judith Reynolds will talk about “The Renaissance Palace on Main Street: Durango’s Victorian Architecture.” Reynolds is a journalist, art historian and political cartoonist. After an education and communications career,…

McPhee Overlook Trail to open part of trail
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McPhee Overlook Trail to open part of trail

April 10, 2019

The non-motorized trail is about 9 miles long and connects Dolores with House Creek Campground and the Boggy Draw Trail System. It is open only to non-motorized uses, such as…