Beekeepers will gathering Wednesday
Southern Colorado Beekeepers will hold a gathering and a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 204 Sage Crest Way, Bayfield. Participants should bring two buckets, a box knife and E6000 glue.
For more information, call 903-1877.
Manna fundraiser tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Manna Soup Kitchen’s fundraiser, The Durango Voice, at www.henrystratertheatre.tix.com.
Local singers have been auditioning to participate. The preliminary show will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Pre-selected contestants will sing in hopes of being chosen by a professional voice coach. After a month of coaching, contestants will compete again at 7 p.m. April 2 at the Strater. Contestants will win free professional coaching, prizes and singing engagements at establishments in Durango.
Atmos offers gas meter safety tips
Atmos Energy reminds customers to keep the areas above and around gas meters clear of snow and ice as heavy snow continues to fall around the state. Buildup of snow or ice can cause significant damage to gas meters and external pipes, in addition to impacting the accuracy of meter readings and preventing quick access to gas meter in case of an emergency.
Here’s how to safely remove snow and ice from your gas meter and appliance vents:
Carefully hand dig snow from around the meter and/or use a broom to sweep off the snow.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on a roof that is directly over a gas meter.
If using snow and ice-removal equipment on rooftops, use extreme caution while diverting it away from the meter.
Do not allow snow or ice to pile up against the meter when snow plowing or shoveling a yard or street.
If people smell natural gas, they should leave the area immediately and then call 911 or the 24-hour emergency number at 866-322-8667.
For more information, visit www.atmosenergy.com/wintersafety.
Financial program to be held in March
Colorado State University Extension Office will hold Legally Secure Your Financial Future, a program designed to help evaluate and organize all the legal affairs related to life issues from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in three sessions on March 10, March 17, and March 22 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The first session will cover the important papers needed and how long papers should be kept. The second one will be presented by a physician to discuss advance directives and medical power of attorney. The last one will be led by an attorney specializing in estate planning to help answer questions about wills, trusts, etc. The cost is $70 for all three or $35 per individual session.
To learn how you can pre-register, call 382-6465.
Legislative Lowdown set for Saturday
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County presents its annual Legislative Lowdown at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.
Everyone is invited to hear your elected legislators, state Sen. Ellen Roberts and state Rep. J. Paul Brown, discuss what they expect from the Colorado Legislature in this session and what their priorities are. Roberts and Brown will then take written questions from the audience.
Skate classes to be offered
Chapman Hill will add a Saturday Learn to Skate class for skaters 3-6 years old and 7-18 years old.
Cost is $45 for the five-week session that will run from March 19 through April 16 (there will be classes held during spring break). Additionally, Chapman Hill is now taking registrations for session 5 of the Youth Ice skating school for the Monday and Wednesday class sessions. Session 5 will begin on March 14 for $45 per skater. No classes will be held on March 28 and April 3.
For more information, email cj.fuss@durangogov.org or call 375-7395.
Herald Staff
