The Telegraph accepts classified advertising anytime prior to Tuesday at noon. Ads are a total bargain at $5 for 25 words or less and 20 cents for each additional word. Ads can be submitted via email), fax (970-259-0448) or in person (534 Main Ave, Durango). Prepayment is requested on all classifieds.


Found
Abandoned cat needs home.
Very beautiful and affectionate! Photo available. Call 799-8601 or e-mail zamorazan@frontier.net.
HelpWanted
Massage therapist needed.
Seasonal. Amaya. 247-3939.
Southwest
Conservation Corps
is looking for motivated individuals to complete conservation projects, participate in public events, and lead local corps programs in an 11-month AmeriCorps program. Contact Paul at 970-259-8607 ext. 1.
Temp Work
Site Clean-Up, Construction Labor. Reliable transportation and good physical condition a must. 259-1940. 1315 Main Avenue, Suite 106. Uni-Staff Services.
Experienced servers & cooks
needed at Sushitarian. Apply in person between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call 382-0001 or 382-0012.
Job Search Made Easy!
Let the local professionals do all the work @ 259-1940. Uni-Staff Services, 1315 Main Avenue, Suite 106. Never a fee to applicants.
The Durango Telegraph
needs help spreading the word. Do you commute between Durango and Silverton on Thursdays? You could be eligible for easy money. 259-0133 for details.
Announcements
Holiday
Studio Tour
at the FiberWorks each Saturday in December 10 am to 4 pm in the Smiley Building.  Fiber Art Gift and Ornament Classes, Demonstrations, Gallery Gift Shopping, and Holiday Treats.  For more information and to register for classes visit www.durangofiberworks.com or call 749-7006.
Workshops!
Pathways Center for Natural Healing, 40031 U.S. Hwy. 160 E. Bayfield. Dec. 9 – Introduction to Shamanic Journeying 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14 – Introduction to Astrology with Mike Guttmann 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call for info: 884-4718 - www.pathwaysbayfield.com.
Picture Framing
Custom Calligraphy and Frame, home of professional lettering and fine custom framing, will be closed Dec. 18-28. 533-7943.
Music Together
of La Plata County Pajama Jams! Dec. 11, 13, 14, 19 & 21, 4-5 p.m. Smiley Building Studio #5. Family dance party, seasonal songs and instrumental jams. $5 per family. All proceeds to benefit Heifer International. Call or email Connie Cummins to register 799-0960 or MTOFLPC@msn. com.
Four Corners Lesbian Network
Unity in our Community. Go to: www.yahoogroups.com search fourcornersln.
La Plata Open Space Conservancy
is seeking artists for its annual art exhibition and auction. Selected artwork will be auctioned at the event to raise funds for land protection in Southwest Colorado. Artists will receive 50% of proceeds. Email LPOSC@gobrainstorm. net for additional information
Services
Enthused Tutor/Mentor:
Diverse subjects, for all ages; using unique form of English to promote clear, confident, creative expression and self discovery. Professional international teaching experience. Complimentary first session includes mutual interview. Please call Brynn Pardy, MA 946-1836.
Child Care
Available
In my home, full-time or part-time. Education activities and daily outside play for kids 3 to 4½ years old. $24/day. Becky – 903-3840.
Gift Certificates
for guitar lessons make great holiday presents. Expert instruction for students of all ages and abilities.  Call Pete Giuliani 385-6713.
Domestic Service Extraordinaire
Housecleaning, pet-sitting, dog walking, laundry, ironing, party set-up, clean-up and service. One time or ongoing. References. 426-2134.
Senior Care/Companion
Security and peace of mind for the senior who prefers to stay in their own home. 426-2134 for details.
Cycling in Costa Rica!
Expert mountain and road bike tours available. Jan. ’07. For more info call Durango Cyclery at 247-0747.
BodyWork
Holistic Wellness
Reiki/Acupressure. It feels like a massage and more for mind, spirit, body. 884-2060 Holistic Wellness.
Fabulous Facelift Massage
techniques, as written up in Massage Magazine (Nov. 2006), tone and relax facial muscles. Come in for a treatment that combines facelift massage with full body treatments. Winter special - 90 min for $75 or 120 min for $100. 18 years of experience. Sally Brown, M.A., C.M.T. at 970-749-0604.
Relieve, relax & rejuvenate
With massage. It does your body good, and it makes a wonderful holiday gift. $50/hr., $75/1½ hr. Carrie Griffin, CMT. 749-9264.
Heidi Timm
20 years experience in deep, gentle and effective techniques for injury rehabilitation, nurturing relaxation using Ortho-Bionomy® and massage. Available in Durango and Trimble’s Spa. 759-9038.
ForSale
Get Buff!
Healthy delicious & affordable grain finished Bison. 100% natural, whole and half carcasses, cut to your specifications . Whole sale prices. Stone Bison, LLC. 719-850-1637
Multi-Pure Holiday Special
Save $30-35 on the purchase of a water purifier system and also receive a free replacement filter worth $50. Multi-Pure systems are thoroughly tested and certified by the National Sanitation Foundation. Call 259-3577 for more info.
Alpine touring ski boots
Scarpa Denali. Size 8 with two sets of liners, stock and thermafit. Also, Alpine Trekker touring adapters and climbing skins. 385-0677.
Buy name brand
Kids wear at 50 to 70% below store prices. For more information contact Lee at 970-247-3558.
Ice climbing boots
Lowa Civetta plastic boots and La Sportiva K3 leather boots. Men’s size 9.5. Both in excellent condition. $150 each
or $250 for both.Call 382-2778.
Wood-frame futon
Single, nice mattress and new pad. Perfect space-saving bed/lounger. $100/neg. Lindsay 946-3822. 
Laguna Etching Press
Comes with table, rollers and blankets. $4,000 OBO. Call evenings, 385-4817.
Holidays are coming!
Come see the great furniture and home accessories at Reruns. Great gift ideas. 385-7336.  
RealEstate
2b/1b condo
in Terrace Gardens. Great unit with cathedral ceilings and newer carpet. $163K Tina @ CBHHR 946-2902
ForRent 
Room for Rent
1 small BR in 3BR A-frame on the Animas (33rd & E. 4th) with cool 30+ active M & F, w/d, deck, big fenced yard. Dog & storage neg. $450/mo. incl. heat and electric. 749-8327.
Sweet pad
In the woods. Share 3 bedroom, 2 bath with owner. W/D, D/W, large yard, storage. $475 including utilities. 375-2710.
Roommate Wanted
8 miles from town. 1 acre of land. Washer/ Dryer. $350/month. Call Arlo. 759-0057.
Room for Rent
Private room/shared bath. No smoking/no pets. Nice Townhouse on Florida Rd. $425 per mo with utilities. Deposit required. Call 259-5116.
Furnished downtown
apartment
Avail. now. Call 259-9466.
VacationRentals
Guest Quarters
in the Woods. Large comfortable private guest room available for your out of town guests. Two miles from town. Daily, weekly or monthly rates available. 259-9503
Pets
Help we’re overflowing
Great Dogs at the Aztec Shelter. Lots of small dogs, too. Come check us out. 505-334-6819.
CommunityService
The Medicine Horse Center
seeks experienced horse people to give our horses extra love and attention at both our Mancos and Durango locations. Call 533-7403 or email info@medicinehorsecenter.org.  
Cadence Therapeutic Riding
is seeking volunteers and riders to participate in our program. Cadence is a nonprofit that provides equestrian experiences for adults and children with special needs. Visit www.cadenceriding.org
or call 749-7433 for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Groups meet the second and third Wednesday of the month at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center at 10: 30 a.m. For more information, call Elaine Stumpo at 259-0122.
Raw Food Lunches
Nonprofit organization Turtle Lake Refuge offers organic, living-food lunch every Tuesday and Friday from 11: 11 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. Suggested donation $8. 247-8395. 848 E. Third Ave.

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