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Bayfield library to show films outdoors

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, will show “Iron Man 3” on its outdoor screen at dusk on Saturday.

Before the film, area teens are invited to participate in games and “Iron Man” fun as part of the library’s monthly “2nd Saturday” program.

At the end of the month, the library will show the original “Back to the Future” movie. The film will start at dusk. The event also marks the end of the library’s adult summer reading program, so winners will be announced before the movie starts.

For more information, visit www.prlibrary.org.

Demolition derby tickets go on sale Thursday

The La Plata County Fair announces that tickets for the 2014 Demolition Derby will go on sale beginning Thursday.

Tickets for the annual event are $15 for all ages. Tickets will be available at these locations beginning at 8 a.m. or at the time of the business opening: Durango Music, Handlebar Motorsports, the La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango Muffler, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield, Redneck Enterprises in Bayfield and Utopia Salon & Spa in Farmington. The derby will be held Aug. 9 with gates opening at 10 a.m. and show at noon.

The 2014 La Plata County Fair will be held from Aug. 6 to 10 at the La Plata County Fair Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.

Farm stand opens for growing season at FLC

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be on the Fort Lewis College campus from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday outside the Student Union.

Each week the stand will add new products. This week, the stand will have: Snow peas, fresh garlic bulbs, braising mix (beet and turnip greens), lettuce mix, arugula, kale, chard, radishes, beets, carrots, garlic scapes, green onions, sesame-pickled radishes, garlic pickled radishes, kale chips, pickled garlic scapes, garlic scape pesto, arugula pesto, roasted poblano peppers, grass fed beef and local pork products. Checks, cash and Skycash are accepted. Free parking is available on campus all summer.

Free divorce, custody seminar available

A “Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado” free seminar will take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Anasazi Room of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave.

The seminar will be presented by a volunteer attorney from Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid.

For more information, call 247-0266.

Ignacio library announces programs

The Ignacio Community Library will host these programs:

An Essential Oils Workshop will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday.

“Astronomy for Everyone” will take place at 1 p.m. Friday. Participants will learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders.

A Virtual Legal Clinic will take place at 2 p.m. Friday. This workshop is offered by computer link a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney.

For more information or to sign-up, call 563-9287 or www.ignaciolibrary.org.

Herald Staff



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