Community

La Plata Youth Services to host Splash & Dash event

La Plata Youth Services will host its seventh annual Splash & Dash summer event from 8 .a.m. to noon Saturday,…

August 13, 2021

Artistic director Linda Mack Berven to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Durango Choral Society Artistic Director Linda Mack Berven will give a presentation to Rotary Club of Durango, “Biggies of the…

August 13, 2021

Ohana Kuleana to host open house

Members will answer gardening questions and offer demonstrations of techniques they use to enhance production and preserve moisture. Sustainability measures…

August 11, 2021

Rugby’s Rescue House, Pagosa Fun to host community dance

Rugby’s Rescue House, a nonprofit dog rescue in Pagosa Springs, and Pagosa Fun will host a community dance from 6…

August 10, 2021

Durango Food Bank seeks volunteers

Durango Food Bank is in need of volunteers to help serve the community. The food bank works in collaboration with…

August 10, 2021

San Juan Brewfest to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry

Organizers of San Juan Brewfest have added proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as an entry requirement…

August 10, 2021

Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entries

The Cowboy Parade is free to enter and open to any entry that is not motor-propelled. Trophies will be awarded…

Pine River Library to host outdoor showing of WALL-E

Library to host outdoor movie

Volunteers needed for La Plata County Fair concert

Volunteers may claim community service credit

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale, who will discuss the most recent data on teen vaping use, prevalence, risk…

Friends of library to host book sale

Genres features in the sale include home, hobbies, social sciences and fiction Q-Z. Books are $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit…

Senior Center to host ‘Fun-Raiser’ dance

Tickets are $10 per person with all proceeds going to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Senior Center staff members…

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair

The flavor of grilled carrots is complemented by a simple yet assertive pesto made from carrot greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The…

August 4, 2021

Thank you from Project Linus

(Courtesy) Twenty-one 4-H members, ages 5 to 14, made 11 double-sided fleece blankets for our organization. They will be donated…

Hillcrest Women’s Golf Association grateful to community, donors

Thanks for the golf course donations: Black Canyon Golf, Bridges Golf, Cattails Golf, Cedaredge Golf, Cobble Creek, Conquistador Golf, Dalton…

August library events

1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Events by date Aug. 1, all day: Free copies of Jon Meacham’s “The…

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for engaging volunteers in its local mission. For…

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in effect through Aug.…

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Food and refreshments will be provided. During the event, the public may check out the patrol cars, as well as…

Bike rodeo to prove safety tips, information

Participants will learn about bicycle safety, find out more about local trails, take advantage of free DPD bicycle registration, get…

Purgatory nature walks return

Nature walks are lead by San Juan Mountains Association volunteer naturalists and offer information about plants, invasive species and how…

Support group to host virtual meeting

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss experiences and…

Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum

Member of Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum. (Courtesy) The money was generated from the “Wreaths…