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13th Annual Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction in Durango on October 28th
Image:13th Annual Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction Join Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County for their biggest event of the year on October 28th, 2011 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM at the Doubletree Hotel Ballroom. The event celebrates their community and partnership in providing affordable housing! Wine, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, live music and silent auction. DOWNLOAD FLYER Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door....
City Offices Closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday
Image: City Offices Closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday Durango, CO – City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additional closures include: Greenmount Cemetery offices, Mason Center, Chapman Hill, and the main Library and branches The Recreation Center will open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. with the Aquatics area...
Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series
Image:Library Continues Women’s Health Lecture Series Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library continues its Women’s Health Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with “Healing Endometriosis Naturally.” If you or someone you know suffers from pelvic pain or has been diagnosed with endometriosis, join Julie Gwyther, nationally certified acupuncturist from Durango Community...
Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift
Image: Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift Durango, CO: The leisure pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9 to install new play features. The leisure pool will open to the public on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. with a brand new, exciting look. The Durango Community Recreation Center will host a grand opening pool party...
Library to Host “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir”
Image: Library to Host “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir” Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library is once again delving into the world of Film Noir with “Death on the Cheap: The Killer B’s of Film Noir.” The first film “Detour”, starring Tom Neal and Ann Savage, will be screened at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14. In this series, we’ll be...
“Country Royalty” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 16
Image: “Country Royalty” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 16 Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin featured in tribute to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline DURANGO, Colo. – Talented performers Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin team up to bring two country music legends – Hank Williams and Patsy Cline – to the stage together for the first time in the musical tribute “Country Royalty.” The...
LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for winter on Sept. 15
Image: LPEA “Time-of-Use” periods adjust for winter on Sept. 15 Program helps cooperative manage electricity demand, save customers money DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association customers participating in the WattWatcher ®”Time-of-Use” (TOU) program are reminded that on-peak, off-peak times adjust for the season, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. From Sept. 15 through midnight May 14, 2012, the...
Join Fort Lewis College in celebrating Fiesta on the Mesa on September 7
Image: Join Fort Lewis College in celebrating Fiesta on the Mesa on September 7 DURANGO- Fiesta on the Mesa 2011 will be held on Wednesday, September 7, from 5-8 p.m. on the Fort Lewis College Student Union Plaza. The public is invited to join with the College community in partaking of the great food and entertainment that makes Fiesta on the Mesa one of the most popular events on campus. El Centro de Muchos...
Grand opening of new $40.5 million Student Union at Fort Lewis College set for September 6
Image: Grand opening of new $40.5 million Student Union at Fort Lewis College set for September 6 DURANGO – It’s finished at last! The official grand opening of the $40.5 million Student Union at Fort Lewis College will begin Tuesday, September 6 and run through Thursday, September 8, 2011. The grand opening events are open to the public, with the exception of the Tuesday night hypnotist and the Wednesday...
“Late Nite Catechism” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 7
Image: “Late Nite Catechism” comes to the Community Concert Hall Sept. 7 Leave the kids at home for this one-woman, comedy show DURANGO, Colo. – Comedy returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, 7:30 p.m. with “Late Nite Catechism,” featuring Nonie Newton-Breen as “Sister.” This show is not appropriate for young audiences. With comedy described...
“Taco Night” on Sept. 6 to benefit Durango Early Learning Center
Image: Steamworks to host… “Taco Night” on Sept. 6 to benefit Durango Early Learning Center DURANGO, Colo. – Steamworks Brewing Co. will host a special “Taco Night” on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, to help raise much-needed funds for the Durango Early Learning Center (DELC). All ages are invited to the event to be held in the Steamworks Courtyard, 4-7 p.m. “I’ve seen the great work done...
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULE August 29, 2011 – September 2, 2011
Image: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SCHEDULEAugust 29, 2011 – September 2, 2011 MONDAY, August 29, 2011 No meetings are scheduled for this day TUESDAY, August 30, 2011 No meetings are scheduled for this day. WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2011 No meetings are scheduled for this day. THURSDAY, September 1, 2011 10:30 a.m. – The Board will meet with staff to prepare for...
Steamworks firkin beer to celebrate Colorado’s harvest
Image: Steamworks firkin beer to celebrate Colorado’s harvest DURANGO, Colo. – Steamworks brewers Ken Martin and Spencer Roper saw opportunity in the plethora of fresh Palisade peaches currently available, and have created a firkin that celebrates the harvest. Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, with the tapping of “Eüberpucker Ale” at 3 p.m. “The base...
“Donuts with Dene & Barbara” highlights Fort Lewis College Welcome Week
Image:”Donuts with Dene & Barbara” highlights Fort Lewis College Welcome Week DURANGO – Free donuts and coffee, served with a smile from Fort Lewis College’s president and provost, at Donuts with Dene & Barbara on Monday, August 29, 2011. Incoming freshmen and transfer students aren’t the only ones new to campus this year. Dr. Barbara Morris, the College’s newly hired provost and vice...
SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “AMERICAN SALUTE”
Pager item text :San Juan Symphony Concert 9/11Image:SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “AMERICAN SALUTE” TO COMMEMORATE THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 The San Juan Symphony will present a family concert entitled “American Salute” on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 5 pm at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Kick off the 2011-12 San Juan Symphony season and commemorate the 10th anniversary...
Blues/R&B artist Kelley Hunt to perform in Durango Sept. 18
Pager item text :Kelly Hunt Benefit ConcertImage:Blues/R&B artist Kelley Hunt to perform in Durango Sept. 18 Hot off her performance at Telluride Blues & Brews, acclaimed Roots R&B/Americana singer-songwriter/keyboardist/guitarist Kelley Hunt returns to Durango for a benefit concert for the La Plata Family Centers Coalition, Sunday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Rochester Hotel courtyard. The event will cap-off the...
Whole Expo Showcase of Holistic & Ecological Products, Services & Seminars on September 10 – 11
Pager item text :Whole Expo in SeptemberImage:Whole Expo Showcase of Holistic & Ecological Products, Services & Seminars in Durango on Sept. 10-11 Come out to the La Plata County Fairgrounds main exhibit hall in Durango on September 10th and 11th to experience WholeExpo Conference. This event brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic, living and ecological awareness. Last year at...
Ignacio Bike Week and Antique Indian Bike Show over Labor Day Weekend
Pager item text : Ignacio Bike Week & Bike Show Image: Ignacio Bike Week and Antique Indian Bike Show over Labor Day Weekend Ignacio Bike Week has something for everyone! Whether you’re into live music, poker runs, bull riding, bikini contests, shopping for new gear among the dozens of vendors, or just hanging around the beer tent, you can do it at THE Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. Check out what this year’s rally...
Fort Lewis College’s Welcome Week to breathe some fun into the new school year
Image:Fort Lewis College’s Welcome Week to breathe some fun into the new school year DURANGO – The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting, but also stressful, time. To help new and returning Skyhawks have a little fun, Fort Lewis College is holding a bunch of activities during its Welcome Week celebration. Welcome Week runs from August 27 through September 3, 2011. The Week kicks off on Saturday, August 27 with...
Fort Lewis College named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Image: Fort Lewis College named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll DURANGO, CO – The Corporation for National & Community Service named Fort Lewis College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in July. Fort Lewis is one of eight Colorado institutions to make the list. The Honor Roll is “an annual recognition program that celebrates...
