Durango Diaries, the biweekly storyteller series hosted by
The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Speakers will include:
Liane Jollon, who joined San Juan Basin Public Health as a registered nurse in 2010. She was named the executive director of SJBPH in 2013. Having started her public health career in SJBPH’s sexual health clinic, she believes sexual health is an integral component of overall health and wellness.
Erin Brandt earned a graduate degree in forensic sexology, launching her positive sexuality education journey. She has worked at Planned Parenthood, a sex shop, FemSexComm, co-hosted a radio show and is a columnist for DGO Magazine. She has worked with all ages and brings an enthusiasm and openness to the topic.
Maia Bomar is a senior at Fort Lewis College majoring in public health and minoring in gender and sexuality studies. She is the president of the Feminist Voice Club on campus and is the coordinator of Horny The Sex Box, FLC’s sex-positive, anonymous sex-education program.This is the second session of Season 5 of Durango Diaries. The season will continue through May at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Durango library. Upcoming event topics are:
Feb. 19: Growing a business. Local business owners who have grown their startups from small, scrappy companies to major organizations will share how they accomplished their dreams.
March 4: Alternative living. People who have lived off the grid, in yurts, tepees and tiny homes will share stories of why they opted to live in nontraditional ways.
March 18: Self-care. A popular buzzword, self-care is more than getting a massage, it’s taking care of your mind, body and soul. Three local self-care professionals will share their stories about how they discovered their paths.
April 1: Urban legends. From settlers hiding gold to ghosts haunting the town’s underground tunnels, Durango is full of urban legends, some of which are based on fact. For April Fool’s Day, three storytellers share some of the tall tales about the place we call home.
April 22: Earth Day. The world just recorded its second-hottest year on record. Storms appear to be stronger and more erratic than ever. But what can residents in rural Southwest Colorado do to make a difference? Three speakers share their stories of environmental activism.
May 6: Inventors. Coming up with an idea is just half the battle; manufacturing and producing your idea from start to finish is what separates the dreamers from inventors. Three local inventors will share their journeys from idea to item.
The podcast of each Durango Diaries, including past seasons, can be heard on iTunes, Spotify or the Herald’s website at durangoherald.com/durangodiaries.
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