Creature Comforts to host free event
Creature Comforts will celebrate its 29th anniversary with a free event from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 305 South Camino del Rio, in the Centennial Center.
Four Corners Broadcasting will hold a remote broadcast with drawings, door prizes, food and more. The La Plata County Humane Society, Annie’s Orphans, D’Snip Spay and Neuter and Cat Care TNR of Southwest Colorado will have booths with dogs and cats available for adoption.
Creature Comforts is partnering with Sunnyside Farms and Zuberfizz to raise money for the animal rescue by selling hamburgers, bratwurst and Zuberfizz at the event. Customers also can donate their change by rounding up at the register.
More than 20 pet-food vendors and pet experts will be on hand.
For more information, call 247-2748.
Lunch & Learn aims to eliminate waste
The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn, “Duplication = Waste: Wasted Money, Wasted Time,” at noon Aug. 28 at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.
The presenter will be Debby Kruzic, president of Records & Data Management Inc. She will explain technology that can help people automate their processes so they can increase revenue and decrease costs.
The cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
Pam and Best Friends moves to new location
Pam and Best Friends announces its new location inside Durango Pet Resort, 35 Design Center Road.
The owner, Pam Hunt, has 30 years of grooming experience.
The business is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
For more information, call 259-3119.
Ervin Chavez receives appreciation award
The Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee recently awarded Ervin Chavez one of its Recognition and Appreciation Awards.
Chavez has been a governmental and tribal liaison for San Juan Regional Medical Center since 1994. He represents the Navajo Nation, particularly the Shiprock Service Unit, and is dedicated to improving health services for the Navajo people in northwest New Mexico.
As a liaison, Chavez works closely with the SJRMC president and CEO, Indian Health Services, and the Navajo and Jicarillia tribes. He also works to ensure SJRMC’s AirCare air-ambulance services and emergency medical services can effectively provide care for the Navajo Nation.
In earning the award, the committee said Chavez has exhibited personal and professional commitment in the delivery of quality health-care services and programs through leadership and performance for the benefit of American Indians, tribes and communities.
For more information, visit www.sanjuanregional.com.
Herald Staff
