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Meet Sarah Platt Decker! Friday, September 26th, 6pm at the Durango Public Library. Learn about Colorado suffragist Sarah Platt Decker as portrayed by Chautauqua Presenter Gail Beaton. Mrs. Decker was responsible for many of the legal reforms affecting women and children in this state, and became widely known for her work in this field. Sponsored by the DAR, the Animas Museum, and the Durango Public Library, no charge for the event. Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html or call the Museum at 970 2592402 for more information.

Walk to End Alzheimer's for SW Colorado - in Durango Saturday, September 27, 2025 Rotary Park 9:00 am - Registration & Check in 10:00 am - Ceremony followed by a short walk on the River Trail Everyone participating is asked to register but donations are not required to register Organization: Alzheimer's Association To register or get additional info the website is: act.alz.org/durango Contact Karen McManus: cajunmc@gmail.com or mobile: 301-706-6636 Additional Info: Many in our community are affected by Alzheimer's/dementia - either directly or as a caregiver, loved one, etc. Our goals are to provide more resources and support to those in our community and to raise funds for additional medical research.

The History of the Durango Street Railway Join local historian Charles DiFerdinando for a talk about Durango's Street Railway, Saturday, September 27th at 1pm. This will be a hybrid event, live at the Museum and on Zoom. There is no charge for the talk which will be recorded. Register for a Zoom link on the events page of our website animasmuseum.org/events.html. Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave 970 259-2402, info@animasmuseum.org

Conversations with Chris FREE An opportunity for LPEA members to get face-to-face time with LPEA leadership. Share your thoughts and ideas, and ask any questions you may have. There's no formal agenda—just an informal gathering where your co-op leadership listens to you! - September 29, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM - TARA Community Center - Arboles, CO - October 4, 10:00AM to 11:00 AM - Meadow Market, Durango, Co -October 28, 5:30 PM to 6:30PM - James Ranch, Durango, Co - November 4, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM - Pagosa Springs Community Center (South Conference Room) https://lpea.coop/events/coffee-chris-arboles comms@lpea.coop

-Befriending Your Mind, Loving Your Heart: Beginning Meditation Practice with Kindness -Join us for this series exploring mindfulness and meditation with a particular emphasis on kindness as essential to the establishment of practice. -Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 22 and 29 from 5:30-6:45pm -The fee for this class is on a sliding scale from $50 to $125. Scholarships are readily available through our online system. -Durango Dharma Center -durangodharmacenter.org -sangha@durangodharma.org

Arc Flash Safety Demonstration Tuesday, October 7 Noon - 1 PM The Truck Barn at LPEA Headquarters 45 Stewart Street, Durango, Co This October, LPEA invites members to connect, learn, and engage with leadership and energy experts during National Co-op Month. An Arc Flash Safety Demonstration is a great way to learn not only about electric safety, but also about the incredible work our lineworkers do every day. During this demonstration, you’ll see: - How an electrical arc can happen - What causes your lights to blink - What an electrical contact can look like - How to prevent electrical accidents in the home and business - How to stay safe around power lines - What to do in a car accident involving power lines - Why it’s important to call 811 before digging This demo is suitable for any age group, from elementary school students all the way up to adults. Please note that this is a safety demonstration with live electrical currents, so we do ask that young children be closely monitored. A photo ID will be required to access LPEA's facility. FREE https://lpea.coop/events/arc-flash-safety-demonstration

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 8, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: Durango Public Library Lit Fest: Writers & Scribblers - Immersive POV Tips and Tricks for Writers: Our special Lit Fest topic will be “Immersive POV: Tips and Tricks for Writers.” What is Immersive POV? Why has it become so popular, and why do so many more bestselling authors consider it the be-all and end-all of modern writing? If more and more authors are using Immersive POV, are there any drawbacks to consider? We'll discuss these questions and more at our monthly meeting of Writers & Scribblers.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 10, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Durango Public Library Lit Fest Author Event: Katie Arnold: In conversation with local author Heather Hansman. Katie Arnold is a longtime journalist and bestselling author of Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World: Zen and the Art of Running Free (2024), a finalist for the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, which tells the story of a traumatic wilderness accident and her path to healing. Her critically acclaimed memoir, Running Home, was published in 2019. An elite ultra runner and longtime student of Zen, Katie teaches writing workshops and Flow Camp retreats exploring the link between movement, nature, and creativity.