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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Hospice of Mercy
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Hospice of Mercy

June 10, 2017

du1-i-syn A presentation about the Hospice of Mercy at Mercy Regional Medical Center will be given by Karen Midkiff, chief development officer, and Joy Hess, development officer. The event is…

Boating-safety class to be offered
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Boating-safety class to be offered

June 10, 2017

Durango Herald file Colorado Parks and Wildlife boating-safety teacher Michael Badger, a former firefighter and paramedic, will teach the class. The class is open to all experience levels. It will…

Durango Nature Studies offers full moon hike
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Durango Nature Studies offers full moon hike

June 8, 2017

Cortez Journal file Mike Bienkowski will lead a 2-mile hike focused on the ecology and adaptations of nocturnal animals in the area. Participants will learn about the hidden lives of…

Botanical society to host Santa Fe artist
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Botanical society to host Santa Fe artist

June 8, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants are encouraged to plan an artistic goal to achieve by the end of the workshop. Sign-up deadline is June 13. To sign up or for more information, email…

Animas Museum to open World War I exhibit
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Animas Museum to open World War I exhibit

June 7, 2017

A new exhibit that explores how World War I influenced Durango and La Plata County will open at 4 p.m. on Flag Day, June 14, at the Animas Museum, 3065…

Roadwork set for Colorado 145 north of Lizard Head
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Roadwork set for Colorado 145 north of Lizard Head

June 5, 2017

The project will primarily consist of resurfacing of the road, using a two-step lifting and resurfacing chip seal process. Work will be done in both the northbound and southbound lanes…

Calendar for June 5-9
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Calendar for June 5-9

June 4, 2017

Historic Preservation Review Commission regular meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point conference room, 211 Rock Point Drive, 382-6210, www.co.laplata.co.us. History Movie Club, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., 563-9287.…

STITCH to host contemporary quilter
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STITCH to host contemporary quilter

June 4, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Although two workshops are sold out, spaces are still available for a special dinner and lecture, taking place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Discover a world of…

Slash depot to become available in Vallecito
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Slash depot to become available in Vallecito

June 4, 2017

Sam Green/The Journal file Residents of Vallecito and other communities can drop off slash from wildfire mitigation work to be burned in an air-curtain burner from 9 a.m. to 1…

Health talk to address gastrointestinal tract
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Health talk to address gastrointestinal tract

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn O’Brien will review the function of the gastrointestinal tract from entry to exit, talk about options for when it doesn’t function properly and learn how to correct problems, such…

Vallecito to hold chili cook-off, supper fundraiser
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Vallecito to hold chili cook-off, supper fundraiser

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn Eight to 10 entries will be accepted to compete in the chili-cook off. The winner will receive a first-place plaque designed by artist Sandi Rusinko. Entry fees are $10.…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
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La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

June 4, 2017

File photo The program will highlight guild members’ favorite “scrappy” quilt patterns. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Roberta at 799-1632.

Florida Grange to offer internet-safety class
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Florida Grange to offer internet-safety class

June 3, 2017

Associated Press file Parents and concerned adults are welcome to attend. Children are not recommended but can also attend. For more information, call 247-3166.

Rotary Club to hear about Four Corners
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Rotary Club to hear about Four Corners

June 2, 2017

du1-i-syn The club will hear Jack Turner talk about his grandfather’s exploration of the Four Corners and Adventures in Crooked Canyons, a book based on his grandfather Ansel Hall’s radio…

Pickleball season to start at Chapman Hill
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Pickleball season to start at Chapman Hill

June 2, 2017

du1-i-syn Admission is $4 per person, and clinics and private lessons taught by Jeremy Gold will be offered. For more information, call 375-7395 or visit www.durangogov.org.