Events on this Day

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

On Tuesday, February 9th, at 11:45 a.m., our first discussion using Zoom will be “China's Role in Africa.” Moderator Dr. Mike Todt will present background material and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.   The public is invited to attend this Zoom discussion. Details and registration information may be found at www.LWVLaPlata.org. Click on the Great Decisions menu item to find the Zoom link.

We are excited to announce the 2nd season of the 7 Rivers Farmers Market. It will be held every Tuesday from 12-3 at the La Plata Fairgrounds. Market starts November 3rd and goes thru April 27th. We have an amazing assortment of local farmers with poultry, pork, beef, salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, goats milk cheese, eggs, jams and pickles, honey, herbs, baked good, lotion bars, jewelry, energy bars, soaps and So much more. Get your weekly food needs done and start your holiday shopping.

ATTEND AN ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION: At Animas, we want to be sure that you're getting all the support and information you need to make decisions about high school enrollment for Fall 2021. We're so lucky to have great educational choices in our community and we are excited to help you determine if AHS is the best fit for your family!   Online AHS Information Sessions for Prospective Families will provide the opportunity to learn more from students, teachers, families and staff about how we prepare all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum. AHS Shadow days will resume as soon as it is safe to do so. The "Why Animas?” page on our website contains great info about project-based learning, our core values and more.   Please join us via Google Meet at meet.google.com/iod-tzkm-scx for any Info Sessions:  Tues 1/12, 12:30pm  Wed 1/27, 5:30pm  Tues 2/9, 12:30pm  Wed 2/ 24, 5:30pm   RSVP to libby.cowles@animashighschool.com.   ENROLL:   Enrollment for fall 2021 is open now, with a lottery on March 1 if interest exceeds available spots in any grade level. We have limited spots available in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. For more information about enrollment, or to complete your Intent to Enroll form if you haven't done so yet, visit http://animashighschool.com/how-to-enroll/.   OUR NEW SCHOOL!:   This is an exciting time for Animas High School, with plans to break ground this summer for our new campus at Fort Lewis College, which we hope to open Fall 2022. We look forward to working with you as you consider the next step in your child's educational journey!

1st class FREE! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise..... A total workout combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome! Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. Please email lynn@mothertech.net for Zoom link.   *Class runs from 1:15 PM-2:15 PM