Writers and Scribblers will meet 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Commons, 701 Camino del Rio, in Durango.
“The Role of Diversity in Book Publishing” will be presented by Ronni Souers. Guests are welcome.
Kaki Hunter and Doni Kiffmeyer, authors of Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques, will give a presentation on this low-impact, energy-efficient housing from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Pine River Library.
For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
Hour Exchange La Plata time bank invites the public to a free introductory talk and software orientation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Durango, 910 East Third Ave.
Those considering joining the time bank should bring a laptop (preferable) or mobile device for the orientation.
Call 884-9330 for more information and visit www.helptimebank.com.
La Plata Field School Learning Coop will host a Conscious Parenting Spring Workshop, “Empathy as a First Response,” led by Rachel Turiel.
Learn how to employ empathy as the first response to your children’s big emotions (and your own). The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Smiley Building, third floor, Room 32 at 4 Corners Yoga Studio. Suggested donation is $10-15.
For more information, call Maya at 946-5419 or Laurel at 903-9865.
The Durango City Council seeks volunteers interested in serving on the Library Advisory Board or the Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board.
Durango’s boards and commissions provide a foundation for public input and are a way for residents to get involved with their community. They generally meet on a monthly basis. Brief interviews with applicants will be conducted by city councilors in mid-May.
For applications and special requirements, visit www.durangogov.org/boards or pick up an application from the city manager’s office at 949 East Second Ave. Applications are due by close of business Wednesday.
For more information, contact Karen Pease at 375-5005 or Karen.Pease@durangogov.org.
A Hawaiian Pa’ina (Hawaiian party) will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Ridgewood Event Center, 16000 U.S. Highway 140, Hesperus.
Entertainment will be provided by local hula dancers Li’ana and class, Moana Greer, Sleeping Uke players and Lisa Blue. The menu will include Hawaiian food (garlic shrimp, spam musubi, teriyaki chicken, Kailua pig, rice, mac salad, coconut ice cream and more.
Tickets are $30 at the door, $25 if pre-purchased, and kids 10 and younger get in for free. Proceeds go to Manna Soup Kitchen and the culinary program in Durango.
For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/1Xeigns. For more information, contact Joan at 749-3669 or email outlawcatering970@yhaoo.com.
The La Plata Quilters Guild meeting Thursday will feature a presentation by Maika Christensen on “A Quilted Marvel,” free motion quilting on your home machine.
The social gathering begins at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Guests are welcome.
For more information, contact Holli Pfau at gladdogs@durango.net.
Herald Staff
