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Library award nominations open
Community

Library award nominations open

April 5, 2019

Past honorees include Beverly Darmour, Lynne Hardy and Steve Redding. Visit www.durangogov.org/library to submit your nomination online.

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

April 5, 2019

Bert Carder will speak to the club about his experience as an expat while living in Asia for 10 years. The meeting is open to all and lunch is optional…

Google Basics class to be held
Community

Google Basics class to be held

April 5, 2019

The class will cover gmail, calendar, drive, docs, sheets and slides. This class is for students with some basic computer skills who want to improve their digital literacy. The cost…

Lecture to be held Thursday
Community

Lecture to be held Thursday

April 5, 2019

After almost 40 years working for the Wildlife Conservation Society in countries around the world, Bruning will survey national and international treaties that help protect wildlife.

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet

April 5, 2019

Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The program for this meeting is Game Night. Attendees are asked to bring 42 strips…

The Garden Project registration open
Community

The Garden Project registration open

April 5, 2019

The Junior Master Gardener Camps summer camp sessions will “seed the future” as youths learn to plant, water and maintain a garden. Participants will experience full days of hands-on activities,…

Thrive coalition to meet
Community

Thrive coalition to meet

April 5, 2019

The coalition meets the second Monday of each month. Thrive’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through fair and just wages for all, enabling individuals, families and the…

Bridge club to offer lessons
Community

Bridge club to offer lessons

April 5, 2019

Lessons will continue for several months every Friday. The lessons are free. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Castle at 930-2002.

Thank you from Lori Allenbaugh
Community

Thank you from Lori Allenbaugh

April 5, 2019

From the receptionists to technicians, housekeeping, nurses, doctors, food service (some of the best food around), clergy, home care and from a group who probably doesn’t get as much attention,…

Womenade grateful for its donors
Community

Womenade grateful for its donors

April 5, 2019

We would like to thank our generous donors whose dedication to Womenade has given those in need a chance to move forward with their lives. Without such help, women often…

Thank you from Know Your Dough
Community

Thank you from Know Your Dough

April 5, 2019

In addition, we would like to thank ASAP Accounting & Payroll, Inc. for sponsoring this program and the following volunteers for serving two classes: Donn Mulderlink and Rachel Kuss. The…

Thank you from Durango Botanical Society
Community

Thank you from Durango Botanical Society

April 5, 2019

Darrin discussed diseases and insects, advising homeowners to first recognize the insect or disease before taking action, or in other words, follow the physician’s creed of: “First do no harm.”…

AAUW grateful for support
Community

AAUW grateful for support

April 5, 2019

Bloom Café, Cream Bean Berry, Durango Cyclery, Durango Olive Oil Co., Studio & Gallery, The Mac Ranch, The Yellow Carrot and WeFill. Your participation is truly appreciated. Thank you, Faye…

9Health Fair announces dates
Health

9Health Fair announces dates

April 5, 2019

The events deliver affordable and convenient health screenings, prevention tips and educational programs throughout Colorado. Free screenings include blood pressure, body mass index, hearing and more. Participants are encouraged to…

Last grants coming for endangered Route 66 program
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Last grants coming for endangered Route 66 program

April 4, 2019

One of the neon signs that used to light the way along Route 66 in Albuquerque.Associated Press file The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is accepting grant applications until April…

La Plata Family Center to celebrate 35th anniversary
Community

La Plata Family Center to celebrate 35th anniversary

April 1, 2019

Costumes and masks are encouraged for the Heart to Heart Masquerade Party. The event will include music from the AfroBeatNiks, appetizers by Hot Tomatoes and a cash bar. Giveaway prizes,…

Canyons of the Ancients to host archaeology lecture
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Canyons of the Ancients to host archaeology lecture

April 1, 2019

Tucker is the education manager for Friends of Cedar Mesa. Project archaeology uses archaeological inquiry to build understanding of past and present cultures and improve social studies and science education.…

South Florida sees a boom in ‘birth tourism’
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South Florida sees a boom in ‘birth tourism’

March 31, 2019

Denis Wolok, the father of 1-month-old Eva, shows the child’s U.S. passport during an interview with The Associated Press in Hollywood, Fla. Every year, hundreds of pregnant Russian women, like…