Astronomer to speak at Ignacio Library
Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will discuss "Astronomy for Everyone" at 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Ignacio Community Library. Participants will learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and visuals.
Bayfield Farmers Market kicks off July 12
The Bayfield Farmers Market will start next Saturday, July 12. The market is from 8:30 a.m. to noon and will be held Saturdays through Oct. 11. The market is held in Roadside Park.
Workshop to discuss essential oils
Tine Albrecht will discuss essential oils and how to use them at the Ignacio Community Library. The workshop is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. Call the library at (970) 563-9287 or visit www.ignaciolibrary.org to sign up.
Back Country Horsemen to meet July 10
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. Guests are always welcome. Clay and Petra Sullwold will give a live demonstration on equine chiropractic in the pavilion at 7:30 after a short business meeting.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen works to perpetuate commonsense enjoyment of public lands by horsemen and pack stock users. To learn more, go to: www.4cbch.org or contact Pat Amthor, chapter president, at 382-0980 or pamthor2014@gmail.com.
Slots available in BEEP summer camp
The July Bayfield Early Education Program summer camp opens on Monday, July 7. There are still slots available for 3 to 8 year olds for the Monday through Thursday program. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Please email beeprograms@qwestoffice.net for more information or call 884-7137.
Tractor Supply raises funds for 4H
Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States, raised $788,000 during its 12-day national fundraiser for 4H, breaking the record for most monetary donations during the four-year collaboration. Tractor Supply has raised almost $4 million for 4-H programs across the country through Paper Clover Campaigns in just four years.
Shoppers at Tractor Supply Company purchased paper clovers between April 23 and May 4 for $1 or more during checkout. Seventy percent of the funds raised benefit state and local 4-H youth development program activities, such as local camps and after-school programs, and granted scholarships for 4-H youth in the communities where Tractor Supply stores are located. Thirty percent of the total funds are donated to National 4-H Council to help connect more young people across America to high-quality 4-H youth development programs.
