Community

Senior Center to host volunteer recognition party

All volunteers are invited to attend the intergalactic event. Music will be provided by DJs Kate and Nancy.

October 12, 2019

Thank you from Womenade

Their donations provided funds to help eight community members with unexpected financial hardships including rent, propane, phone bills, beds and…

Thank you from Absmeier Trucking

The driver was not hurt and more cattle would have been hurt or died had it not been for the…

Durango Pickleball tournament grateful for support

I wanted to especially thank the 9-R school district for allowing the tournament to take place on their property. It…

Thank you to the sponsors and participants of Animas Museum Live

Thank you to: Alpine Bank; Helen Ruth Aspaas; Colorado Humanities History Live Month; Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad &…

The Community Foundation grateful for support

Special thanks to Ridgewood Event Center for providing a beautiful venue and helpful support for our event. The following local…

St. Rosa Catholic Church to host Rosa Cemetery clean up

People with family or friends buried at Rosa Cemetery or anyone who wants to do community service is welcome to…

Durango Nursery to host harvest fest

The festival will feature live music with the Flat Tire Blues Band, hayrides, a barbecue, scary desserts, costume contests, children’s…

Music in the Mountains announces music lesson scholarships

Students must show interest toward a particular instrument and a desire to increase their musical knowledge. Financial need is important,…

Medicare Part D enrollments opens

Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance counselors will be available to help people review their plans Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays through…

Durango Friends of the Arts enjoyed food, profits

Lunch was accompanied by a nice selection of Italian wines and light, little lemon custard tarts for dessert for the…

October 5, 2019

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid class

Fees for the individual are $55 for basic first aid and $65 for CPR, or $85 for the combination. Groups…

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental…

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist…

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A…

Joyce Thayer grateful for community support

I am so happy and so proud of everyone for stepping forward with donations of all sorts, including money, clothing,…

Celebration of life for Art Edwards to be held

RSVP to [email protected] for directions and to confirm attendance.

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the…

4 the Children seeks volunteers

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case…

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees…

American Association of University Women’s to host annual fall luncheon

The luncheon is a fundraiser for National Conference for College Women Student Leaders to support education of women and girls.…

Southwest Colorado Multiple Sclerosis Society to reactivate

Anyone living with MS or caregivers of those diagnosed with MS are encouraged to join. Support services include: a monthly…

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nationâ€™s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age…