Upper Pine River Fire hosting chamber meeting
The Bayfield Area Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The meeting will be hosted by the Upper Pine River Fire District administration. Staff will demonstrate CPR techniques. Also on the meeting agenda is an update on the Bayfield Education Foundation and the upcoming Downtown Colorado, Inc. meeting coming to Bayfield on March 16 and 17. For more information on upcoming meetings and events, visit www.bayfieldchamber.org.
Talk to a town trustee
Bayfield town board member J.J. Sanders will hold a meet the public session on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pine River Library conference room 115. He invites residents and business people to come with their questions, concerns, or items of interest. He intends to do these sessions monthly.
Bank hosting artist reception
Pine River Valley Bank is showing "Fire & Ice," the photographic works of wildland firefighter photographer Jake Niece. The show is part of the bank's Community Artist Program. An artist reception is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the bank's Bayfield headquarters. The show is on display through Feb. 27. For more information, call 884-9583.
Legal clinic next Friday
There will be a free legal clinic from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Ignacio Community Library.
By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Contact the Ignacio Library at 563-9287 to be added to the sign-up sheet.
The clinics are held the second Friday of the month. Upcoming clinics are on March 13 and April 10.
LPEA hosting lighting workshops
Continuing its free information series designed to help co-op members understand the new lighting technology and save energy, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host two "Lunch & Lights" workshops in February. All those interested in learning more about LED (light-emitting diode) lamps and more are invited to attend.
Both workshops are set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and lunch will be served. On Thursday, Feb. 12, "Lunch & Lights" will be held at LPEA's Durango headquarters at 45 Stewart St. (Bodo Park). On Tuesday, Feb. 17 the workshop is scheduled for Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, 811 San Juan St. in Pagosa Springs.
"Lighting technology is changing at a rapid clip and we're continually fielding questions from our members," said Ray Pierotti, project specialist who oversees lighting programs for LPEA. "At the workshops we will share the latest information about the basics of light bulbs - especially LEDs. I hope to answer a lot of questions, including how to identify the appropriate LED bulb for each application."
As Pierotti notes, though the price for LEDs is dropping, the cost still remains higher than other lighting sources, so it pays for LPEA's members to do their homework before purchasing. LPEA also offers a variety of lighting rebates for both residents and businesses, which helps mitigate the cost of changing out bulbs, and those options will be reviewed.
Because lunch will be served, those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to rpierotti@lpea.coop or 382-7770.
County seeks members for marijuana authority
The La Plata County Commissioners are seeking members for the Marijuana Local Licensing Authority (LLA). Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 16.
The three member LLA issues licenses for medical marijuana centers, cultivation, and infused product manufacturing, and for retail (recreational) stores, cultivation, and testing facilities.
LLA duties include presiding over public hearings, making determinations and taking administrative actions related to licensing, enforcement, suspension, revocation, renewal, transfer, and modification.
This is a volunteer position with no monetary compensation. Applications and information are on-line at www.co.laplata.co.us/departments_and_elected_officials/boards_commissions. Applications also are available at the information desk in the courthouse. For information call 382-6219.
