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Senior Calendar
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Senior Calendar

February 8, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VITA Tax. (Fairgrounds) 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Neo-Delphian Club, Belly Dance. 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge. 12:45 p.m.…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
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Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

February 8, 2019

Gail Harris will present about her recent trek from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. There is an optional lunch for $13 or just beverage for $3. Guests are…

Fundraiser to be held on Valentine’s Day
Community

Fundraiser to be held on Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2019

The fundraiser will be held on Valentines Day, Thursday, at CJ’s Dinner. Tickets are $25 per adult, $50 per couple and $10 for children. Serving times will be 4 p.m.,…

Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday
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Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

February 8, 2019

Shelby Tisdale, director of Center of Southwest Studies will present “Marjorie F. Lambert: Pioneering Southwest Archaeologist.” There will be a social gathering at 6:30 p.m. preceding the talk. In a…

Bridge Scores
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Bridge Scores

February 8, 2019

Jan. 31: Non-Life Master First: K. & S. Hasz Second: L. Arnold/S. McInturff Third: A. & R. Davis Fourth: J. Skjold/S. Zerbe Fourth: J. Mercer/J. Walter Fifth: L. Hawk/C. Schadt…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
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Fort Lewis College Calendar

February 8, 2019

Saturday Skyhawks Women’s Basketball, vs. Regis University, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, free for FLC students, faculty and staff; $10 adults; $5 senior citizens; $3 children. Skyhawks Men’s Basketball, vs. Regis…

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday
Community

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday

February 8, 2019

He will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion of the issues. The public is invited to attend this free…

Paths to Leadership to feature speaker
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Paths to Leadership to feature speaker

February 8, 2019

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 in Room 130 Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. Levaldo will share her experience attending the 2018 National Conference for…

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday
Community

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

February 8, 2019

Katrina Blair will present “A 10 Day Journey,” chronicling her walk from Durango to Telluride, eating only edibles she found on her way. For more information, call Marsha Schuetz at…

Volunteers needed for Rail Rangers this summer
Community

Volunteers needed for Rail Rangers this summer

February 8, 2019

Volunteers have been riding the train for more than 20 years, helping visitors understand the area’s public lands. Training, uniforms and name tags are provided. For more information and to…

Lifelong Learning lecture to focus on railroad cars
Community

Lifelong Learning lecture to focus on railroad cars

February 8, 2019

Danielson will tell the story about how refrigerated cars came into existence, what they carried and how Durango’s grocery stores ordered produce directly through the railroad from 1920 into the…

Cutest Kids Contest to be held
Community

Cutest Kids Contest to be held

February 8, 2019

There’s a $20 entry fee per child, which is good for a 20-minute session at Janna Lynn Photography’s studio, 1309 East Third Ave., No. 203. Participants may chose a 5-by-7…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

February 8, 2019

Dr. Sarah Goodpastor will present about “Be SMART for Kids.” All are welcome. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Mountain Studies Institute grateful for support
Community

Mountain Studies Institute grateful for support

February 8, 2019

The funds will be used to host the inaugural San Juan Resilience Youth Summit to be held April 18 at the La Plata County fairgrounds. The SJRYS will provide opportunity…

Know Your Dough thanks middle school, volunteers
Community

Know Your Dough thanks middle school, volunteers

February 8, 2019

In addition, we would like to thank Consumers United Association for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving four classes: Alan Markert, Steve Johnson, Rebecca Applegate and Laurel Waller.…

Womenade grateful for local support
Community

Womenade grateful for local support

February 8, 2019

We would also like to thank the Rochester Hotel for providing us with a welcoming venue for each Womenade event. Additionally, we thank the Durango Area Association of Realtors for…

Know Your Dough thanks volunteers
Community

Know Your Dough thanks volunteers

February 8, 2019

In addition, we would like to thank Consumers United Association for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving six classes: Steve Johnson, Stephanie Krueger, Wendy Rice, Kathy Tonnessen, Allison…

Know Your Dough thankful for support
Community

Know Your Dough thankful for support

February 8, 2019

The show of community support is very encouraging, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve local youths. For more information about KYD contact, Executive Director Allison Andersen at…

Food producers can join Farm Fresh Directory
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Food producers can join Farm Fresh Directory

February 7, 2019

The Colorado Department of Agriculture annually publishes the directory, which promotes Colorado farmers markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that sell…

Roundtable to discussion collective solutions to produce production
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Roundtable to discussion collective solutions to produce production

February 6, 2019

Farmers will share skills and explore collective opportunities to increase a farm’s income through more efficient production, harvest and marketing. Roundtable participants will: Identify bottlenecks limiting a farm’s production, harvest…

Workshop to address wellness, nutrition
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Workshop to address wellness, nutrition

February 6, 2019

Research has shown links between food, health and disease. The workshop will address how food and lifestyle choices have the capacity to fight inflammation and support overall health. Speakers include…