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PCCS to hold graduation ceremony

Pueblo Community College Southwest will recognize 196 graduates at its 2022 commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. Students fro...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

PEO Colorado Chapter CS awards scholarship

Philanthropic Education Organization Colorado Chapter CS recently awarded its Dorothy Gore Scholarship to Animas High School student Alaina Wray. She will receive $1,500 in scholarship money...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Garden Club to host annual plant sale

Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 21, rain or shine, at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Early attendees will have access to the best...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Grilling competition seeking teams

Durango’s grilling competition, “Men Who Grill,” returns from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Buckley Park. This family-friendly event features all-you-can-eat grilled creations, live music,...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library to host ocean-themed summer learning program

Pine River Library will host “Ocean of Possibilities,” the ocean-themed summer learning program in June and July. The two-month program will feature live animal visits, weekly programs for a...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library to host babysitter training course

Pine River Library will host a babysitter training course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26 and 27. The two-day course trains teens on basic child care, nutrition and an introductory understandin...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library to host beginner conga class

Pine River Library will be hosting a beginner conga class from 6 to 7 p.m. May 25 in the library park. The class will cover hand techniques, basic patterns and how to make different sounds w...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Stillhouse Junkies to perform fundraiser for Pine River Arts

Stillhouse Junkies, a Four Corners’ emerging bluegrass trio, will perform a special fundraiser for Pine River Arts from 3 to 6 p.m. May 28 in a Bayfield barn. The Stillhouse Junkies were nam...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Humane Society to host baby shower fundraiser

La Plata County Humane Society is holding its annual Baby Shower from May 16 to 23. The Baby Shower benefits the foster program and provides supplies needed to care for the more than 500 ki...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango High School to host in-person graduation ceremony

Durango High School will hold an in-person graduation ceremony from 6-7:30 p.m. May 27 at the DHS Stadium. The event is open to the public and there are no tickets or reservations. Spots can...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Fort Lewis College calendar: May 8-14

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Junior Recital: Iz Tenorio, Percussion, 3-4 p.m.,...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar: May 9-13

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: ...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community