Durango Farmers Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a 20 percent off Market Bucks sale and a birthday event Aug. 20.
Market Bucks are the market’s own currency, valid at all vendor booths throughout the season. They can be purchased at the DFM information booth, located next to the elk sculpture in the parking lot of First National Bank. Market founder Carol Clark and other guest speakers will also be featured in an 11 a.m. celebration at the music booth. There will be free balloons and gluten-free cake available.
DFM runs 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Visit www.durangofarmersmarket.com for more information.
Acting in the persona of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, amateur actress Judy Hook will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Ginsburg has been a strong advocate for equality in gender rights. Hook will recount some of Ginsburg’s personal hurdles, landmark cases and notable dissents.
Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.
Area youths interested in climate change are invited to the Uplift Climate Conference Aug. 18-20 at Chris Park Campground, 900 Chris Park Road.
The gathering will be a space to work on climate change, network with other youths and celebrate the Colorado Plateau while camping beneath the ponderosa pines. Uplift aims to connect diverse voices and empower young people across the Colorado Plateau.
Go to http://upliftclimate.org to register for the conference, see the agenda and speakers, find a rideshare and more.
Herald Staff
