Chili Chompin’ Cancer Stompin’ Fundraiser for Tammy Osborn

Image:Chili Chompin’ Cancer Stompin’ Fundraiser for Tammy Osborn   Tickets for a family friendly chili tasting to benefit the Tammy and Justin Osborn Medical Fund are available now.  The event will be from noon – 3 pm on Sunday, November 15th at Three Springs.  Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child age 6 – 12.  Children 5 and under are free.  Tickets are available at Coldwell Banker,...

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“Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27

Image:”Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” release party/show set for Nov. 27 Business Improvement District produces holiday CD featuring local artists   DURANGO, Colo. – “Rhythms of Durango-HOLiDAZZLE” – the first compilation CD of holiday songs performed by local musicians and singer/songwriters – is set for release Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, during a free live show and celebration at the Henry...

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H1N1 Vaccination In-School Clinics Begin This Week Community Clinic Saturday, November 14

Image:H1N1 Vaccination In-School Clinics Begin This Week Community Clinic Saturday, November 14 San Juan Basin Health Department is collaborating with La Plata CountySchool Districts to provide in-school vaccination clinics beginning November12 and continuing through November 20.  Please contact your school or seeour website www.sjbhd.org <http://www.sjbhd.org/>  for a school schedule. There will be a community...

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San Juan Symphony to Present “From the Old Country” on November 14-15

Image:San Juan Symphony to Present “From the Old Country” on November 14-15   DURANGO, CO — The San Juan Symphony will present its second concert of the 2009-10 Once Upon a Time season on Saturday, November 14 in Telluride, CO and on Sunday, November 15 in Durango, CO.  The orchestra will be joined by the splendid voices of the Durango and Telluride Choral Societies as it performs Mahler’s Forest...

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Iron Horse Training program begins Dec. 1

Image:Iron Horse Training program begins Dec. 1   Durango, CO…Registration for the Iron Horse Training program, designed to help riders train and prepare for the 2010 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, is now underway.  Classes are held at Durango Rec Center, Anytime Fitness at Three Springs and The Hub Training Center. For complete listing of times and to register, go to:  ironhorsetraining.com, or call Patti Zink at...

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Computer and Electronics Recycling Event

Image:Computer and Electronics Recycling Event Durango, CO – In celebration of America Recycles Day, the City of Durango and San Juan Basin Recycling Association will collect unwanted electronics for recycling on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Durango Recycle Center. The recycle center is located at 710 Tech Center Drive.  Residents, businesses, government agencies and...

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9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009

Image:   9-R NEWS BRIEFS – November 6, 2009 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. – – – – – – – – – – – Congratulations, 9-R!Durango School District 9-R has been named as one of the eleven school districts to receive an award for innovation in health and wellness.Colorado’s Commissioner...

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San Juan Basin Health Department’s Public Health News Winter 09

Image:   San Juan Basin Health Department’s Public Health News Briefs for November-December 2009   November is National Family Caregiver Month During National Family Caregiver Month, San Juan Basin Health would like to thank all of the Family Caregivers in our community and recognize the tremendous work they do.  Contact Dawn Simard at 247-5702, ext. 240 for information on how we can assist caregivers over 60 or those...

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Durango Discovery Museum Elects Dave Nulton as Board President

Image:Durango Discovery Museum Elects Dave Nulton as Board President   Durango, CO      November 4, 2009 – The Board of Directors of the Durango Discovery Museum has elected Dave Nulton as its President....

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District 1 Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Begins

Image:District 1 Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Begins Durango, CO –   The Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project for District 1 begins today.  Construction will run through November 25th, and then be suspended for the winter months, beginning again in March 2010.  The project includes the removal and replacement of various downtown sidewalks in the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Avenue and from Narrow Gauge to...

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