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Benefit account created for local man

A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Richard Tassey at www.gofundme.com/36vh95pg.

He has been unable to work and was hospitalized. Donations also will be accepted at Gazpachos Restaurant, 431 East Second Ave.

Chokecherry to be discussed Wednesday

Herbalist Marija Helt will teach the class, “Local Medicinal Plants: Chokecherry,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The class will cover parts of the tree used, how to harvest and make medicine, uses and folklore. There is a suggested donation of $10.

To RSVP and for directions, call 779-3111 or visit www.osadha.com and click “Contact.”

Democrats to host annual dinner

The La Plata Democrats’ annual Roosevelts Fundraising Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom.

This is the dinner formerly known as the Jefferson Jackson Dinner. The guest speakers will be this year’s local and state candidates for office. New this year will be the “Real Food Challenge,” a focus on local food at the buffet. The event also will feature a live auction, door prizes and music.

For more information, visit www.laplatadems.org/roosevelts-dinner or email info@laplatadems.org.

Prescribed burning planned for April

The San Juan National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning in two areas of the Dolores Ranger District in April.

The burn operations will take place on different days, with timing dependent on weather and fuel conditions. Firefighters will ignite about 200 acres northwest of Dolores off of Forest Road No. 506 in the Doe Canyon area. Smoke may be visible from Forest Road No. 504 and Colorado Highway 491. Another 500 to 700 acres will be burned east of Dolores north of Summit Reservoir off of the Haycamp Mesa Road (Forest Road No. 556) and Forest Road No. 557. Smoke may be visible from Colorado Highway 184 between Mancos and Dolores. The burning operations will be conducted at different times, and each is expected to take a few days. More details will be available in early April. Exact timing will depend on weather and moisture conditions.

For more information, call 882-7296.

Campaign to benefit Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America will begin the second annual Wear the Love Campaign to raise support and awareness for the women and children served by the Durango Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse from 4 to 7 p.m. April 7 at the Taylor Raymond Gallery, 835 Main Ave.

Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the services the Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse and Durango Community Shelter offer to local women and children.

Each year, a local artist designs a signature Wear the Love pendant that is released as a limited-edition gift. During the second annual campaign, supporters will receive a limited-edition precious metal clay pendant with chain, designed by local artist Anne Campbell, for a donation of $65. Each pendant comes with the personal stories of individuals impacted by the support and services provided by the Durango Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse.

The Wear the Love signature pendant will be available at select locations from April 11 through May 15, while supplies last.

For more information, call 259-1021.

Herald Staff



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