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Senior Calendar
2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Bridge lesson. 10:30 a.m.: WYS. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1p.m. Pool. 1p.m. Movie. Tuesday 9 a.m.…
Food
Big, juicy pork chops – stuffed and sauced with a flurry of fall flavors
Apple and Kale Stuffed Pork Chops with Riesling Mustard Sauce.Goran Kosanovic and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post To stuff the chops, you simply cut a slit in each piece of meat to…
Community
Bridge Scores
Sept. 13 Non-Life Master First: R. Houston/D. Sher Second: J. Mullins/M. Zempel Third: S. Letteney/S. Mondin Fourth: J. Mercer/J. Walter Fifth: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Sept. 14 Open Pairs First: J.…
Community
Ballroom dancing offered at Senior Center
The class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. for six weeks. For more information, call 382-6445.
Community
Computer classes offered at the Senior Center
Introduction to iPad and iPhone: Part 1: Oct. 2. Start from the basics and work up. Participants will learn iPad/iPhone navigation skills, how settings can make things more “friendly,” making…
Community
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE DEC. 31
Students will receive training in tree care, vegetables, soils, native plants, water wise gardening, pruning and more. The training uses on-site and distant education experts to teach a series of…
Community
Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Kate Pepinsky from La Plata Youth Services will be the featured speaker. All are welcome.
Southwest Life
Prospective owners, operators of Navajo coal plant end pursuit
Two companies that sought to take over the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station in Page, Ariz., have ended efforts to acquire it.Associated Press file The Navajo Generating Station near Page is…
Religion
First United Methodist Church to hold potluck
The Connect Team and Children & Family Ministry will provide burgers, hot dogs, condiments and drinks. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will…
Religion
Pope’s popularity is plummeting in the U.S. after sexual abuse scandals
Pope Francis, speaks during the welcoming ceremony at The National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.Susana Gonzalez/Bloomberg A Gallup poll released Tuesday found that 53 percent…
Travel
Get ready for ‘Bongzilla,’ selfie frenzy at Vegas pot museum
Las Vegas’ newest attraction – and Instagram backdrop – is a museum celebrating all things cannabis. Nobody will be allowed to light up at Cannabition when it opens Thursday because…
Health
New era in virtual reality therapy for common phobias
A virtual reality viewpoint from a simulation designed to help people with a fear of heights. Virtual reality therapy can help patients by exposing them gradually to their greatest terrors.…
Food
Crispy, convenient taquitos
Black Bean Taquitos.Deb Lindsey and Bonnie S. Benwick/Washington Post I’m not sure why I had never made them myself until so recently. But it probably had something to do with…
Food
Fishmonger offers lobsters some herb before the butter
Maine lobster pound blows marijuana smoke on crustaceans
Southwest Life
New firewood harvest area open to the public
The felled and decked ponderosa pine trees are available to the public and require the purchase of a 2018 U.S. Forest Service fuelwood permit. The decks are in the Horsefly…
Food
‘Taco ‘Bout Organics’ class offered at Natural Grocers
“Let’s Taco ‘Bout Organics!” is a class that showcases the benefits of eating organically. The class, taught by Lee Hayes, will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at…
Food
Container of Food chef Jeremy Storm connects food to place
Jeremy Storm puts considerable thought into food at Ska Brewing
Southwest Life
Former Colorado nuke site opens to public as wildlife refuge
Stephen Parlato wears a gas mask next to his sign warning about the dangers of plutonium at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge outside Denver on Sept. 15, 2018, the first…
Travel
Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egypt
The Antiquities Ministry says Sunday the sphinx made of sandstone was found in the Temple of Kom Ombo during work to protect the site from groundwater. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general…
Religion
Report links half of Dutch cardinals and bishops to abuse
Pope Francis shows a crucifix during the Angelus noon prayer he delivers from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 16. Tens of…
Religion
Dalai Lama meets alleged victims of abuse by Buddhist gurus
our alleged victims of sexual, physical and psychological abuse by Buddhist teachers, Chris, Cecile, One Bijlsma and Ricardo Mendes, from left to right, pose with spiritual leader the Dalai Lama,…
Health
2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana
A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine,…
Southwest Life
Lecture to address origins of Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum
The program is part of the 2018 Four Corner Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. Travis has worked as a public historian in the National Park…
Health
Free introduction to mindfulness offered Sept. 25
Schmidt, a certified mindfulness teacher, will present an introduction to the “4 Keys of Mindfulness” as taught through the Mindful Life Program. The four keys are: Attention: Developing attention skills…
Food
The sweet secret of spiced-pear muffins
When you’ve had it up to here with pumpkin spice: Pear Spice Muffins.Goran Kosanovic and Lisa Cherkasky/Washington Post Date sugar is not a true sugar; it is a naturally sweet…
Southwest Life
Less snow prompts push to lengthen Grand Canyon tourist season
Lower snowfall in recent years at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim is prompting tourism officials to expand the visiting season for tourists. The North Rim typically closes from mid-October to…
Travel
Don’t let jet lag be a drag on your dream vacation
Jet lag sets in when we cross three or more time zones because it upsets on our circadian rhythms.Associated Press file Exhaustion. Gastrointestinal discomfort. Headaches. Difficulty concentrating. Trouble falling asleep…
Health
San Juan Regional to offer arthritis class
People with joint pain will learn how to lead a more active lifestyle and how to keep their joints healthy. Orthopedic surgeons will explain available treatments for joint pain and…
Travel
Wired Icelanders seek to keep remote peninsula digital-free
Wired Icelanders seek to keep remote peninsula digital-free