Events on this Day

La Plata Youth Services invites you to the 7th Annual, and 1st VIRTUAL, Exhibition for Unchain My heART, a youth multimedia art show at www.lpys.org.   The Unchain my heART exhibit gives young artists who share a joy of creating art the opportunity to display their work in a professional setting, engage with professionals in the art world, and add a gallery exhibition to their resume. All monies raised through art sales will go directly to the artist. Local businesses may sponsor the event by contacting LPYS. The exhibit will run from February 18 – March 4, 2021 at www.lpys.org.    Since 1994, La Plata Youth Services has supported and advocated youth facing challenges in school, home or court by providing them with the support and services they need.

Benefiting Parker's Animal Rescue:  Bidding begins Monday 2/8/21 and will end Sunday 2/21/21   Preview auction items:  charityauction.bid/ParkersAnimalRescue  auctria.com/auction/ParkersAnimalRescue

Escape to alpine altitudes in style! Winter skiing, summer hiking, fall hunting season and spring flowers—there’s not a bad time to be up at the High Camp Hut, located near Telluride, CO. For only $10 a ticket, this $500-value stay can be yours! 5 tickets for only $40.    Learn more and purchase raffle tickets at www.lposc.org, until February 26, 10 AM.    All proceeds support the Conservancy’s work to conserve land and water in Southwest Colorado. A big shout-out to the High Camp Hut for the generous donation.

1st class FREE! Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed at a slower pace with lower impact, Zumba Gold® is perfect for beginning exercisers, Seniors, and anyone wanting major F U N at a less intense pace. Class is open to all-1st class free! Multi class discount punch cards available. Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. Please email lynn@mothertech.net for Zoom link. *Class runs from 9:30-10:15 AM

9th and 10th Streets from Main to Narrow Gauge will be blocked off to traffic and parking to create an area for people to safely gather in Downtown. Tables, chairs, heaters and lighting will be brought in to create a space to enjoy take out from a local restaurant and listen to live entertainment. QR codes will be at every table that link you to Downtown restaurants to place your order. Pick up your food and then enjoy a meal in Downtown! BID also encourages you to also stroll around Downtown to do some shopping, and will have lists at the tables with information on stores that are open and any specials they might be offering.   Masks are required when you are in Downtown, and are thus required in the Durango Grit Gathering spaces, except when you are actively eating. Tables will be socially distanced and a limited number of people are allowed inside the areas at one time to help ensure everyone's safety. Please bring your mask and listen to the volunteers that are working the entrances.   BID thanks the City of Durango and our friends at Local First for making this happen! We hope to see you in Downtown this Friday, or any of the next three Fridays!