Events on this Day

Great Old Broads for Wilderness' annual online auction held April 16-25th features outdoor gear, adventures, vacation stays, clothing, jewelry, art, books, and more. Proceeds help fund the organization's work to educate and inspire advocates for America's public lands and waters.

Two spring raffles available now: Explore the outdoors with your own Alpacka Raft or bring your friends to play golf at the scenic Dalton Ranch. For only $10 a ticket, the $595-value packraft or the $500-value golf package can be yours! 5 tickets for only $40. And remember, by purchasing tickets you directly support the Conservancy’s work to protect Southwest Colorado's open landscapes.    Raffle tickets are available on the Conservancy’s website until May 7, 10 AM. The drawing will take place the same day at noon. Learn more and buy raffle tickets now: www.lposc.org.   A big shout-out to Alpacka Raft and Dalton Ranch, for their generous donations.

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, April 20, at 11:45 a.m. our seventh discussion using Zoom will be “Struggles over the melting Arctic.” Moderator Guinn Unger will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.   The public is invited to attend this free 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.   More information about Great Decisions and the Foreign Policy Association can be found at http://www.fpa.org or at the League of Women Voters of La Plata County website, http://www.lwvlaplata.org.

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.

Too much screen time? Get your kids outside with SJMA’s new after-school program, the San Juan Science Ramblers.   Kids, grades 1 – 6, will be led on after school science- based hiking adventures with our amazing education staff and volunteers. The number of kids will be limited to 13 per session. This a great option for kids who love nature and science. Each month will have a theme focused on outdoor exploration and learning.

Ages 6-12years  Tuition: $180  Instructor: Kate Nickols  All state mandated COVID protocols will be followed.   This class will be a fun experimentation and exploration of all art medium! We will use a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, watercolors, oil pastels, found objects and much more! Students will create a collection of unique art pieces to take home each week.   Class is limited to a maximum of 6 students!