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Fort Lewis College calendar

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” the click “FLC Events” to view the complete calendar. Monday Environment and Climate Institute, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

August library events

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

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County seeks volunteers for both its construction site and ReStore. No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Bike rodeo to prove safety tips, information

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Durango Fire Department and city of Durango will host a bike rodeo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riverview Elementary School, 2900 Mesa Ave. Participa...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Bayfield Marshal’s Office will host a free barbecue for National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 3 at Eagle Park, 1189 Bayfield Parkway. Food and refreshments will be provided. Durin...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Sunnyside Library will close for cleaning before the start of school Wednesday to Friday Aug. 4 to 6. Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in ef...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Daughters of the American Revolution donate money to Animas Museum

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the Animas Museum with money to assist with refinishing the wooden floor. The money was generated from the “W...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Support group to host virtual meeting

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Me...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Purgatory nature walks return

Purgatory's Lift 1 is once again operational as of July 27, allowing nature walks to resume from 9:45 a.m to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nature walks are lead by San Juan Mountains Associa...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Durango Code Enforcement Officer Steve Barkley will provide an overview of city code enforcement to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 3 at Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Barkl...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Class of 1960 to hold reunion

Durango High School Class of 1960 will host its 60th class reunion Sept. 24 and 25. Registration, reception and dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. On S...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center seeks volunteers

With the reopening of the Durango/LaPlata County Senior Center, the center needs volunteers. Volunteers are needed for all areas at the center, including Meals on Wheels deliveries, Council...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community