Mountaineers will picnic Thursday
The annual picnic for San Juan Mountains Association volunteers and members will take place Thursday at Junction Creek Group campground in Durango.
The social hour will start at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Awards will follow. Volunteers, members and their guests are invited.
To RSVP, email kathe@sjma.org.
August 30 fete celebrates workers
Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Food Not Bombs will hold a Pre-Labor Day Potluck Picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Santa Rita Park near the playground.
Mountain Top Pocket Pickers and DJ Code Star will provide the music. This free, family-friendly event will honor and celebrate workers, their families and a living wage. The event will feature games, refreshments and the opportunity for workers to tell their stories about the importance of being paid a living wage. People are invited to bring a dish to share, a chair and lawn games.
For more information, call 426-9638. People who need transportation, call by Aug. 28.
Ignacio library announces events
These events will take place at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave.:
A “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History” kickoff party will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16. People will learn how Latino Americans have helped shape a rich and varied history and culture. The library will screen “Episode 1: Foreigners in Their Own Land” during the party. There will be food and live music provided by Los Mitotitos. For more information, call 563-9287.
Family Reading Circles will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17. The program will begin Sept. 17 and continue for the next eight weeks.
For more information, call 764-8013.
Alternative Horizons seeks volunteers
Alternative Horizons, a local nonprofit, is looking for volunteers to help end violence in the community.
The nonprofit will offer a free comprehensive advocate training, beginning Sept. 17.
For more information, call 247-4374 or visit www.alternativehorizons.org.
Herald Staff
