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Botanic Gardens thanks supporters

The Durango Botanic Gardens thanks its members, donors and volunteers for making 2023 a very special year for our gardens, still free and still open to everyone seeking horticultural guidanc...

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Valley Heritage Society to hold annual meeting

Calling all history buffs: The Pine River Valley Heritage Society will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. The all-v...

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

January Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Reoccurring Events Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Perfect...

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 24 – Open Pairs First: S. Brown/J. Cox Second: H. Sheehan/D. Read Third: L. Anderson...

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

New Year’s Day Zumbathon to benefit middle school music programs

Adults and children over age 12 are invited to a New Year’s Day Zumbathon event from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday at St. Columba School’s gym, 1801 East Third Ave. The cost is $20. This dance-fitne...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, party

The Marvel Grange will host a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee will b...

DATE: Dec 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 25-29

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for Christmas. 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step – Marvel. 10:45 a.m.: ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Stillwater Music thanks supporters of Winter Wonderbands event

Warmest winter thanks to all the people and businesses that made Stillwater Music’s 12th annual Winter Wonderbands gala concert and online silent auction a big success! Hundreds of people ga...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 15 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/W. Rosenberger Second: J. Walter/S. McInturff Thi...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Families invited to Middle School Welcome Nights in January

Families with children in elementary school are invited to attend Middle School Welcome Nights. The goal is for students and their families to learn how Durango School District 9-R provides ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Humane Society holding dog coat drive

La Plata County Humane Society is accepting donations of new and used dog coats and food through Tuesday (Dec. 19). Donations will then be brought to Manna soup kitchen on Wednesday. Items c...

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

MOLAS Scholarship application available

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has opened the application for a scholarship opportunity for first-generation college students. The MOLAS Scholarship – Meaningful Opportu...

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community