Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entries

The Cowboy Parade is free to enter and open to any entry that is not motor-propelled. Trophies will be awarded…

Pine River Library to host outdoor showing of WALL-E

Library to host outdoor movie

Volunteers needed for La Plata County Fair concert

Volunteers may claim community service credit

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale, who will discuss the most recent data on teen vaping use, prevalence, risk…

Friends of library to host book sale

Genres features in the sale include home, hobbies, social sciences and fiction Q-Z. Books are $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit…

Senior Center to host ‘Fun-Raiser’ dance

Tickets are $10 per person with all proceeds going to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Senior Center staff members…

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair

The flavor of grilled carrots is complemented by a simple yet assertive pesto made from carrot greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The…

August 4, 2021

Thank you from Project Linus

(Courtesy) Twenty-one 4-H members, ages 5 to 14, made 11 double-sided fleece blankets for our organization. They will be donated…

Hillcrest Women’s Golf Association grateful to community, donors

Thanks for the golf course donations: Black Canyon Golf, Bridges Golf, Cattails Golf, Cedaredge Golf, Cobble Creek, Conquistador Golf, Dalton…

August library events

1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Events by date Aug. 1, all day: Free copies of Jon Meacham’s “The…

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for engaging volunteers in its local mission. For…

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in effect through Aug.…

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Food and refreshments will be provided. During the event, the public may check out the patrol cars, as well as…

Bike rodeo to prove safety tips, information

Participants will learn about bicycle safety, find out more about local trails, take advantage of free DPD bicycle registration, get…

Purgatory nature walks return

Nature walks are lead by San Juan Mountains Association volunteer naturalists and offer information about plants, invasive species and how…

Support group to host virtual meeting

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss experiences and…

Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum

Member of Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum. (Courtesy) The money was generated from the “Wreaths…

Senior Center seeks volunteers

Volunteers are needed for all areas at the center, including Meals on Wheels deliveries, Council on Aging thrift store and…

Class of 1960 to hold reunion

Registration, reception and dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. On Sept.…

Demolition Derby tickets now on sale

Derby scheduled for Aug. 14

Durango Botanic Gardens to host bulb sale

More than 60 varieties of premium bulbs direct from Holland will be offered, most not available at local retailers. Bulb…

Grange to host community breakfast

Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. Donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome. For more information,…

Harvest Dinner to return in September

After a challenging year and a half for food businesses, Local First will showcase the hard work and talent of…