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The Durango Arts Center presents youth theater camps for children in kindergarten through second grade, Thursdays from 4-5 pm, March 26 - May 14. Students will learn character creation, imaginative storytelling, music, and movement. The camp is $175 with full and half scholarships available. Register online at www.durangoarts.org

Merely Players presents Into The Woods A Musical Journey April 24.25.30 May 1,2,7,8,9. at. 7pm April 26. May 3, 10. at. 2pm At Merely Underground. 789 Tech Center Drive Tickets. $40-42 www.merelyplayers.org

4th Annual Manna Garden Plant Sale -We are excited to announce Manna's 4th Annual Plant Sale. We will be selling a wide variety of vegetable and flower starts for your garden. The sale kicks off Friday May 8th from 10 AM - 6 PM and continues Saturday May 9th from 9 AM - 4 PM. Please support Manna's effort to grow more fresh, nutrient dense, and cuturally important vegetables for our community by contributing to our sale. - May 8th 10 AM - 6 PM, May 9th 9 AM - 4 PM - FREE - Manna - www.mannasoupkitchen.org - garden@mannasoupkitchen.com

Virtual Open House *Any student or parent interested in the Southwest Colorado eSchool for the 26-27 school year please jump on the virtual open houses! We are your local online school who has been doing it right for 15 years! Check out the website for the links to the open houses. May 8th at 12pm May 18th at 12pm Cost-Free Southwest Colorado eSchool www.southwestcoloradoeschool.org Megs Johnson 970-403-0946

The annual “Working with Wool” extravaganza will be held at the Animas Valley Grange (7271 County Road 203) from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 9. Come see new vendors and visit with fiber artists who knit, crochet, weave, spin, dye, cross stitch, needlepoint or create notions with wool or other fibers. Demonstrations, displays & items for sale. Bring some yarn to swap for a different skein at the Yarn Trade Table. The event is free and open to the public. There will be a silent auction to support the Animas Valley Grange Building Improvements Fund. Call Nancy at 303-905-2620 with questions.

🎾 DHS Boys Tennis Fundraiser. | May 9., Saturday, 10am -1pm | Open to all ages! No racket? No problem. Bring a friend, play, and support DHS Boys Tennis. Raffle prizes + fun for everyone. Raffle items include lessons, camps, and local eatery gift cards - must be present to win! Come play and support DHS Boys Tennis. Suggested donation $10–$50 All ages are welcome, we're hoping to draw folks of all ages and inspire people to get on the courts! Bring your middle school aged kids interested in playing tennis. We're asking for donations, minimum of $10 to participate, but any amount goes. WE'll also be selling raffle tickets at the door $5 each, or 5 for $20. more info at: durangoboystennis@durangomcmillans.com venmo and Paypal and cash accepted I am the promoter: Brenda Armstrong: 970-779-8556 kbiarmstrong2@icloud.com

Light Over Shadows Day will take place on May 9th from 12:00-3:00pm at Rotary Park in Durango. This free community event is designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and substance use while fostering connection, awareness, and support. We'll kick off the day at 12pm with a Mental Health Awareness Walk. Around 1:30pm, community members will share their powerful personal stories related to mental health and substance use. Throughout the event, local organizations will be tabling to provide information and connect attendees with resources available in our community. There will be free sandwiches available to all who attend. For more information please call Sierra Andrews at 970-759-7047