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Cowboy Tuesdays at The Diamond Belle Saloon Dust off those boots & round up your pals — Cowboy Tuesdays are back in town! Join us at The Diamond Belle Saloon, nestled in the historic Strater Hotel, for a genuine taste of the Wild West. Swing by EVERY OTHER Tuesday from Noon to 3pm, starting November 5th and running until April 15th, 2025! Experience a true Cowboy gathering in an open-mic format. Everyone is invited to share ranching and cowboy stories, poetry and music! “Belly Up” to The Belle for food and drink specials. We’ll see y’all soon! November 5, 19 December 3, 17 January 7, 21 February 4, 18 March 4, 18 April 1, 15 Free Event. The Diamond Belle Saloon 699 Main Ave | Durango, CO 81301 https://strater.com/

Starting in December the Durango Public Library will be hosting a free weekly English Conversation Circle for English language learners from 10-11am every Saturday. All languages and cultures are welcome. Learn about your community, make new friends, and share experiences! Call the library at 970-375-3384 or visit www.durangoco.gov/library for more information. Can we get a version in Spanish on La K Machin too please? A partir de diciembre, la Biblioteca Pública de Durango organizará un Círculo de Conversación en Inglés gratuito de 10 a 11 de la mañana todos los sábados. Todos los idiomas y culturas son bienvenidos. Puedes practicar esuchando y hablando ingles mientras aprendas sobre tu comunidad, hagas nuevos amigos y compartas experiencias. Llame a la biblioteca al 970-375-3384 o visite www.durangoco.gov/library para obtener más información.

Extended Hours Vaccine Clinic La Plata County Public Health Department is hosting vaccine clinics with extended hours for COVID 19 and FLU shots. January 6 from 4 - 5:30 pm February 11 from 4-5:30 pm . Free for people who are uninsured or underinsured. We will work bill insurance for those that have coverage. La Plata County Public Health Department https://www.lpcgov.org/departments/public_health_2/index.php (970) 247-5702

On Wednesday, January 8 from 6-7pm the Durango Public Library will be hosting "Less Sugar in Your Life" with Jolie Ensign of Pause Fitness and Nutrition. Jolie will share why you should eat less sugar and how to make that happen in the New Year. Learn practical tips, recipes, and why you can’t rely on willpower alone to stay away from sugar. Understand what, when, and how to eat to manage your blood sugar and get serious about busting your sugar and carb cravings naturally! For more information contact the Library at 970.375.3380 or visit www.durangoco.gov/Library

On Thursday, January 9th from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. the Durango Public Library will host their monthly adult crafting program Crafternoons. This month's project will be journal making. There will be supplies for simple binding ideas and more complex stitching techniques (and everything in-between)! This is a bilingual event with staff who speaks Spanish.

Strengthen your leadership skills and boost your career with Fundamentals of Leadership & Management I: People. This free 6-week training begins January 15th and has a mix of in-person and virtual session. Participants will learn actionable tools for defining leadership, fostering growth mindsets, building effective teams, and mastering difficult conversations. Learn more and enroll at projectrunco.work --- Fundamentals of Leadership & Management I: People Dates: January 15 – February 19, 2025 Wednesdays, 3–5 PM Location: FLC Center for Innovation, 835 Main Ave Durango, CO Cost: Free website: projectrunco.work