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Teens Discuss The Beast in the Garden at the Library
Image:Teens Discuss The Beast in the Garden at the Library Durango, CO – Teens ages 13-17 are invited to discuss The Beast in the Garden by David Baron on Wednesday, October 14 at the Durango Public Library. This program is just one of the Library’s events for FLC and Durango Read! which centers on this book. The program is from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Program Room 3 at the Library. For more...
Winter Trolley Hours Begin Monday
Image:Winter Trolley Hours Begin Monday Durango, CO – The trolley will begin its winter schedule on Monday Oct 5, it will run Monday through Friday 7:00am with the last trolley leaving the transit center at 7:00pm. On Saturdays the trolleys will run from 10:00am until 7:00pm. There will be no service on Sundays. The transit center will reflect the same hours. For further information please call 259-5438....
Durango Lively Arts Presents “The Haunting of Hill House”
Image: Durango Lively Arts Presents “The Haunting of Hill House” “The Haunting of Hill House”, a truly spooky play, will give you a chance to get in the spirit of Halloween. Produced by Durango Lively Arts Company, it will be on stage at the Smiley Theater, 1309 East Third Avenue in Durango Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. for three(3) weekends from Oct. 16th to Oct. 31st.
Readings on Wildlife at Library
Image: Readings on Wildlife at Library Durango, CO – On Tuesday, October 7 at the Durango Public Library local actors and theatre professionals will be reading from various literary works involving nature and wildlife. Readings may include pieces by Loren Eiseley, Craig Childs, Mary Oliver, and others. This program is just one of the Library’s events for FLC and Durango Read! which centers on the book The Beast in the...
Cairo Cafe’s Humus Pita is a fresh alternative
Cairo Cafe’s Humus Pita is a fresh alternative Fresh Fresh Fresh – this is a great alternative to a burger or sandwich any day! Marwa makes fresh homemade humus with traditional ingredients (and lots of TLC) – slathers it on fresh pita and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and feta to create a tasty meal. This special is only offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays as the special menu item. A great meal at a great price....
The legendary Allen Toussaint takes the stage Oct. 14 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
Image: The legendary Allen Toussaint takes the stage Oct. 14 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College DURANGO, Colo. – Allen Toussaint, revered as one of America’s greatest musical treasures, takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer, Toussaint has been making records for more than 40...
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes acclaimed singer Suzy Bogguss
Image:The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes acclaimed singer Suzy Bogguss on Sunday, Oct. 11 DURANGO, Colo. – Suzy Bogguss, one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the late ’80s and ’90s who has balanced country tradition with a contemporary mainstream sensibility, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, 7 p.m. Walking the line between...
The Passing Zone coming to the Concert Hall
Image: “The Passing Zone” brings comedy, juggling and amazing feats to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Oct. 10 DURANGO, Colo. – The amazing act that garnered international notoriety as a finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Passing Zone” will offer the closest thing to a world without gravity at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Oct. 10,...
LPEA implements new Outage Management System
Image:LPEA implements new Outage Management System Technology designed to improve communications, efficiency and reliability DURANGO, Colo. – In response to the need for increased communications with member/customers during electrical outages, and to facilitate repair of damaged equipment within its service territory, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has implemented a new Outage Management System (OMS). Following...
FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited
Image:FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited DURANGO – The annual Career Day event will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room (formerly the Memorial Student Lounge) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to participate in this free resource. Career Day 2009 offers an opportunity to explore new careers, meet employers, and even apply for...
Ferocious Feelings! Call to Artists
Image:Ferocious Feelings! Call to Artists From the coordinator of ‘deliciously weird’, here comes another guerilla art show: “Ferocious Feelings!” Artists working in all media are welcome to share their “Ferocious Feelings” on October 24, 2009, 6–10 p.m. This one night only event will be held at 988 Main Avenue, Durango with special guest dj MR. Anderson. A $5 donation at the door...
Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th
Image:Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th Durango, CO (September 28, 2009)- Innagural Durango Pregnancy Expo On Saturday October 24th from 10am-3pm. A holistic health and wellness event for pregnancy and parenting. The event will be featuring local practitioners and specialists speaking about nutrition, chiropractic care and optimizing neurological development from preconception through birth as...
Chapman Hill Programs Begin Soon!
Image:Chapman Hill Programs Begin Soon! Durango, CO – Chapman Hill rink will begin its fall/winter programs in October! The season opens with a new program never before offered at Chapman Hill. Power on Ice is a power-skating clinic designed to help skaters with speed, power, agility, and technique and begins October 2nd at 9:15 p.m.This season, Parks and Recreation will also host the first-ever...
Fall Cleanup Begins October 12
Image:Fall Cleanup Begins October 12 Durango, CO – The City’s Fall Cleanup begins on Monday, October 12 and offers residents an opportunity to conveniently dispose of cumbersome household refuse and yard waste. This year, the City is offering an interactive map where you can now search by your address and find our which week Fall Cleanup comes to your neighborhood. For an easy link to the site, please visit...
DAC Invites Artists to Submit Paintings for African Market Exhibit
Image:DAC Invites Artists to Submit Paintings for African Market Exhibit The Durango Art Center invites artists to participate in a small canvas show that will be held during the African Market at the DAC, November 3-14. All media appropriate to and mounted on a six-by-six inch deep-edged canvas will be accepted. The art will be exhibited and silently auctioned off during the entire African Marketexhibit. Proceeds from the...
A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS
Image: A BUMP IN THE ROAD OFFERS TWO NEW POSTPARTUM GROUPS Durango, CO (September 24, 2009)- As of October 1, 2009, A Bump in the Road will expand to offer the women of the community of Durango and the surrounding areas two new postpartum support and resource opportunities in addition to the ongoing prenatal/preconception group. NEW! Postpartum Group- Join A Bump in the Road to discuss all matters related to being a new...
“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow
“Outrage” Documentary To Be Screened, Panel Discussion to Follow Sunday, October 11, 2009 – NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Durango, CO — To celebrate National Coming Out Day, Four Corners Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Diversity (4CGLAD) and the Durango Independent Film Festival will be screening the documentary OUTRAGE at the Durango Arts Center on Sunday, October 11, 2009, from 5pm – 7pm. The film will be followed by...
Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th
Image:Durango Road Report for the Week of September 28th Roads:West 2nd Avenue from 22nd Street to 25th StreetWest 2nd Avenue between 22nd and 25th Streets will be closed to through traffic as crews continue to replace a waterline and sewer main. The section between 22nd and 24th Streets will receive asphalt patching – no daytime parking will be permitted in this section as they complete the...
Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library
Image:Cowboy and songwriter Sid Hausman to Perform at Library Durango, CO – Sid Hausman, cowboy balladeer, songwriter, and children’s book author from Tesuque, New Mexico, will perform at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 p.m. prior to the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Sid’s music is a blend of folk and Western Americana. He plays a variety of instruments including the banjo,...
City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions
Image:City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions Durango, CO – The City of Durango announced today that 24 positions have been eliminated from the proposed 2010 budget, representing approximately 10 percent of the City’s regular, full-time workforce. The following positions have been eliminated:Airport – CustodianCommunication Center – Communications TechnicianFinance –...
