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The Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E. Second Ave., Suite 200, offers a free ongoing art class with Margaret Pacheco on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. 259-1672.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the 6^th Annual KDUR ”Furniture as Art” Auction at 5:30 p.m. The event enables community support of fine arts and public radio. Visit www.kdur.org for details.  

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Meadow and Stacy’s loops. Interested runners should meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers

an Adult/CPR automated external defibrillator class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes a one-year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Durango Photography Club screens “Chased by the Light,” an Emmy-nominated documentary on one of the world’s top nature photographers, from 7-9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

The Fort Lewis College Philosophy Club hosts a 7 p.m. special presentation by Dr. David Albert, professor of philosophy at Columbia University, entitled “The Central Foundational Puzzle of Quantum Mechanics.” The event takes place in 130 Chemistry Hall.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts Service Industry Night from 8-11 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents Open

Mic Night from 8: 30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

DJ Jonezy spins modern electronic dance sessions for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The Sexual Assault Services Organization hosts a Day of Hope & Healing. A percentage of the day’s sales at 16 local businesses and partial proceeds from lunch at Le Rendezvous (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and happy hour (3-6 p.m.) at Carvers will benefit SASO’s work to end sexual violence. Visit www.durangosaso.org for details.

The Durango Public Library celebrates National Library Week at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Harm leading kids in creating an Earth Day craft. 375-3380 for details.

Pete Giuliani plays acoustic rock for the inaugural Friday Afternoon Club at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village starting from 4-7 p.m. Wild Country plays danceable country beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

The La Plata County Courthouse hosts the Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. Food, beer and door prizes will all be on tap in the Anasazi Room.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Creativity Festivity 2007 continues at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., with public performances of “How to Eat Like a Child” and “Bugz” at 7 p.m. 259-2606 for details. 4

The Southwest Center for Independence, 835 E. Second Ave., Suite 200, offers a free ongoing art class with Margaret Pacheco on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. 259-1672.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the 6^th Annual KDUR ”Furniture as Art” Auction at 5:30 p.m. The event enables community support of fine arts and public radio. Visit www.kdur.org for details.  

Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Meadow and Stacy’s loops. Interested runners should meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers an Adult/CPR automated external defibrillator class from 6-10 p.m. The class includes a one-year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The Durango Photography Club screens “Chased by the Light,” an Emmy-nominated documentary on one of the world’s top nature photographers, from 7-9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

The Fort Lewis College Philosophy Club hosts a 7 p.m. special presentation by Dr. David Albert, professor of philosophy at Columbia University, entitled “The Central Foundational Puzzle of Quantum Mechanics.” The event takes place in 130 Chemistry Hall.

Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts Service Industry Night from 8-11 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents Open Mic Night from 8: 30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.

DJ Jonezy spins modern electronic dance sessions for Pint Night at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

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The Sexual Assault Services Organization hosts a Day of Hope & Healing. A percentage of the day’s sales at 16 local businesses and partial proceeds from lunch at Le Rendezvous (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and happy hour (3-6 p.m.) at Carvers will benefit SASO’s work to end sexual violence. Visit www.durangosaso.org for details.

The Durango Public Library celebrates National Library Week at 10:30 a.m. with Kim Harm leading kids in creating an Earth Day craft. 375-3380 for details.

Pete Giuliani plays acoustic rock for the inaugural Friday Afternoon Club at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village starting from 4-7 p.m. Wild Country plays danceable country beginning at 9 p.m. 884-9155.

The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a peace vigil from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and 11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185 for details.

The La Plata County Courthouse hosts the Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. Food, beer and door prizes will all be on tap in the Anasazi Room.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Creativity Festivity 2007 continues at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., with public performances of “How to Eat Like a Child” and “Bugz” at 7 p.m. 259-2606 for details. 4

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Blu Friday including a keg giveaway beginning at 6 p.m. DJ Ralpsted spins at 9 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

The Soul Food Forum presents Denelle Eknes offering a “Spring Energy Tune-Up with Chi Kung” from 6-8 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library. 570-9084.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., kicks off a Fundamentals of Instructor Training class from 6-9 p.m. The class includes Lay Responder CPR/AED and First Aid and continues all day on Saturday and Sunday. 259-5383 to pre-register.

Gary Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433.

Dances of Universal Peace hosts a Gathering

of Harmony at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The event is a fund-raiser for the Oneness Project Dances of Universal Peace in

the Holy Land spring tour 2007. Locals Susan Sheely and her son Kelsey are part of the team and leave on April 23. 779-0979 for details.

The Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library sponsors a public star viewing from 8-10 p.m. Pat Keating, an amateur astronomer with the 4 Corner’s Stargazers Group, will lead the tour of the night sky. 259-5249, ext. 3702 for details.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver play high-altitude blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The 8th Ave. Trio plays the music of the ’70s and ’80s at the 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-8801for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays an 8 p.m. show Virginia’s Steakhouse in Lake Vallecito. 884-9495 for details.

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts King Karaoke with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details

DJ Mowgli spins a club mix at the Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Boxcar, Durango’s newest rock/country band, plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Durango Parks and Recreation & the Durango Swim Club host the first annual All-Comers Swim Meet. The event is open to all ages. Stop by the Recreation Center or call 375-7306 to register.

San Juan Citizens Alliance sponsors a volunteer work project at Painted Hand Pueblo in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Space is limited. 259-3583 to RSVP.

The American Red Cross, 1911 Main Ave., offers a CPR for the Professional Rescuer class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The class includes a one-year certification. 259-5383 to pre-register.

The San Juan Basin Recycling Association sponsors a Computer & Electronics Recycling Event from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Landfill. 565-9858 for fees and details.

Durango Nature Studies celebrates Earth Day with its annual Weed ‘n’ Beer Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Workers will learn weed identification, remove weeds at the Durango Nature Center and receive free lunch and beer. 382-9244, ext. 3 for details.

The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club, 2350 N. Main Ave., hosts an Earth Day Open House & Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event crafts,snacks, kids activities and more. 385-8993 for details.

The Four Corners Rose Society hosts its annual spring pruning session at the city rose garden, 201 E. 12th St. in front of the 9-R Administration Building, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event was rescheduled from April 14 due to inclement weather. 259-3244 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., and The Surface Design Association offer a free program, “Surface Design and Current Trends in Fiber Arts,” from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will learn about contemporary innovations in fiber arts design. 259-2606 for details. 4

The Durango Public Library celebrates National Library Week at 10:30 a.m. with a repeat performance of the “I Love Books!” 375-3380 for details.

The San Juan Basin Recycling Association sponsors a Computer & Electronics Recycling Event from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pagosa Spring Transfer Station. 264-0193 ext 35 for fees and details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts Mysto the Magi’s Magical Showcase from noon-3 p.m. The magic and juggling show includes free balloons, a jumpy castle and face-painting along with performances from Mysto and Michael, the “Catch It Quick” juggler. 385-1711 for details.

Wines of the San Juan hosts its 4th annual After Tax Spring Fling from noon-6 p.m. The event includes food and refreshments and music from the Double Eagle Country Western Band. 505-632-0879 for details.

Mesa Verde National Park artist in residence Paul Pennington hosts a free photography workshop and hike at 3 p.m. at the park. Participants should bring camera gear, water and food and dress accordingly. 259-0176 for details.

Terry Rickard closes out two nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Creativity Festivity 2007 continues at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., with public 4

performances of “How to Eat Like a Child” and “Bugz” at 7 p.m. 259-2606 for details.

Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts Open Mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135 for details.

Jeff Sweet plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

The San Juan Symphony performs “Tales from the East” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Steve Kahler presents karaoke and dance music at 8 p.m. at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave.  259-1400 for details.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

The Kirk James Blues Band plays an 8 p.m. show Virginia’s Steakhouse in Lake Vallecito. 884-9495 for details.

The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave., hosts DJ Mowgli spinning a club mix beginning at 9 p.m. 259-0430 for details.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts Boogie Nights with retro DJs accepting requests beginning at 9:30 p.m. 259-9200.

Staboola McPet stops over at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

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Earth Day

Durango BMX hosts its second race of the season with sign-ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. Racing will continue every Sunday through October. www.durangobmx.com for details.

Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 2 p.m. booksigning with author Sally-Jo Bowman. Bowman’s No Footprints in the Sand traces Henry Nalaielua’s diagnosis with Hansen’s disease and exile on the Hawaiian island of Moloka’i. 247-1438 for details.

Trimble Hot Springs hosts Darryl and Piper Kuntz on keyboard and jazz vocals beginning at 3 p.m. Music at Trimble takes place every Sunday. 247-0111 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

The 8^th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8^th Ave., offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.

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Singer-songwriter Robin Davis plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Lacey Black performs solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.

An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

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P is for Peanut, 473 E. College, offers free kids’ storytime at 11 a.m. 385-4525 for details.

Durango FiberWorks, located in room 23 of the Smiley Building, hosts Knit Night with Heather Mullet, a free knitting workshop, from 5-8 p.m. 749-7006 for details.

Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School football field at 5:30 p.m. 903-8416 for details.

Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday Cruiseday meets at 6:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. The cruiser ride takes place every Tuesday. 946-5847 for details.

Mercy Regional Medical Center hosts a free seminar on advance medical directives at 6:30 p.m. The legal documents tell health care providers what kind of health care you want when you can’t speak for yourself. Durango attorney Katie Steelman and Dr. Kip Boyd, Mercy’s chief medical officer, will be the presenters.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7 p.m.-midnight. 247-2324 for details.

The Columbine Bar in Mancos hosts its Tuesday Night Jam at 8 p.m. 533-7397 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, hosts a Fort Lewis College Student Film Festival at 9 p.m. The event is open to the public. 385-1711 for details

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Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1075 Main Ave. Suite 225, hosts Wellness Wednesday, a free health/wellness talk, from 6-7 p.m. (970) 422-2032 to reserve a seat.

Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., at 7 p.m.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts karaoke and dance music with Steve Kahler at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

An open-level Swing Dance Party takes place at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the 2007 National Paddling Film Fest at 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Extreme Care, promoting peace, health and goodwill among all peoples of the world through kayaking, rafting and mountaineering expeditions. 385-1711 for details.

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Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., exhibits the paintings of Thaddine Swift Eagle. The show will be on display through April 24. 259-9018 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., exhibits “Women Empowered” a collection of images by internationally renowned photographer Phil Borges through May 23. The show is a celebration of remarkable women in developing countries making extraordinary differences in their worlds. These compelling portraits show the heroic women who have chosen to break through the barriers of oppression and convention to become leaders instead of victims. Borges is a recipient of numerous humanitarian and photography awards. 382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the 46^th annual Juried Student Exhibition through April 26. The gallery is open 10-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 247-7167 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., presents Creativity Festivity 2007, “Yours & Mime.” The annual event spotlights young persons’ art with a visual art exhbiit running through April 27. In addition, performances, receptions and poetry slams will follow throughout the month. 259-2606 for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College displays “Impacted Nations,” a traveling environmental exhibit, featuring the works of over 50 Native American artists on the negative impacts of energy developments. Also on display are “Masterpieces of Colorado Landscape,” an exhibition of the works of more than 40 prominent Colorado artists, and an exhibit of the jewelry of Ben Nighthorse, a show that appeared at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Visit www.swcenter.fortlewis.edu for details.

A new local chapter of Business Networking International meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. in room 100 of the Durango Office Suites, 1053 Main Ave. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for details.

The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit, “Pushing Your Limits.” The museum explores how people “push their limits” to survive, or just have more fun. Children can crawl into a Puebloan dwelling and imagine how it was to live on the edge, wiggle in a full-sized raft, or grind it out on a mountain bike trail. 259-9234 for details.

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The Braided River Mediation Center will host an April 26 “Storytelling” event at the Diamond Circle Melodrama to address the continued conflict between road bikes and automobiles.

Scott Huffman will discuss the concept of “Systems Design” and how it can be used to affect the economics and ecology of a region on April 26 at Durango City Hall.

A volunteer orientation for the Firewise Council Neighborhood Ambassador Program takes place on April 26 at the San Juan Public Lands Center.

Author Vernon Howard gives the seminar, “How to Enjoy Your Life Journey,” on April 26 at the Hampton Inn.

The San Juan Basin Recycling Association sponsors a Computer & Electronics Recycling event in Durango on April 27-28. 375-4831 for details.

Fort Lewis College will close out the school year on April 28 with Spring Commencement at Whalen Gymnasium.

Old-time string band Sweet Sunny South returns for an April 29 performance at the Diamond Circle Theatre.

The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its annual 9-R Teacher and Staff Appreciation Celebration and Merit Awards on May 3.

Maria’s Bookshop will host a May 4 limited edition print signing with photographer Jonas Grushkin in support of the Durango Discovery Museum.

The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, in Pagosa Springs, will host a May 5 open house, which includes a tour, meditation and a free lunch.

Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness will offer free injury screenings on May 5.

The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located in Pagosa Springs, hosts a May 12 Meditation Day.

The Mother’s Day Telegraph 1-mile, 5K & 10K, the first race in the Alpine Bank Trail Series, takes place on May 13.

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Abbey screens “Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray” What: A benefit for Durango DEVO and Durango BMX Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Thurs., April 19. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Durangoans can give something to the future of local cycling this week. On Thurs., April 19, Durango DEVO, the local cycling development team, and Durango BMX will host a screening of the film, “Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray,” a new film on the evolution of the bicycle and BMX racing. The Durango Development (DEVO) Team and Durango BMX both share the mission of spreading a love for bicycling and helping local youth develop as riders and racers. The two groups are taking over the Abbey Theatre this Thursday and putting “Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray” on the big screen. The film documents the evolution of BMX racing. Beginning in the 1970s, kids began modifying their Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycles to look like motorcycles. This documentary is the first film to take a serious look at the history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the streets of 1960s suburban neighborhoods to today’s stadium-packed televised dirt, street and halfpipe insanity. The directors have assembled a 30-year timeline packed with rare archival footage and interesting interviews to create a film that explores the history, trends, stars and current direction of BMX stunt riding and racing. Doors to the show open at 6:45 p.m. and the film gets rolling at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Durango DEVO and Durango BMX. For more information, call the Abbey at 385-1711.

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Formula 151 headlines One Planet Party What: The FLC Environmental Center’s Earth Day fund-raiser Where: The Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. When: Sun., April 22, from 3-8 p.m.   The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center is also celebrating Earth Day this weekend. The group’s annual spring fund-raiser lands at the Carver Brewing Company on Sun., April 22. From 3-8 p.m., the restaurant will be closed for business, but open to the public for the One Planet Party. The event includes a local trivia contest, a “sustainable” silent auction with prizes that won’t generate waste, and a chili cook-off. Local favorites Formula 151 will play from 6 - 8 p.m. with tracks from their recently released double album “Yesterday’s Tomorrow.” The band includes singer/songwriter Dave Mensch, Katherine Tischhauser (cello, electric cello), Mike Kornelson (bass), Steve Dejka (percussion) and Ross Martin (lead guitar). Proceeds from the event, including a portion of beer sales, will go to support the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center.  Now in its 17th year, the center works on campus and in the community to create a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone in the region. For more information and advance tickets, call the Environmental Center at 247-7676.

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Durango celebrates Earth Day What: The Earthrise Community’s 3rd annual Earth Day Celebration   Where: The Earthrise Community, located on 1304 Florida Road When: Sat., April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Durangoans have a chance to celebrate the spring weather and the 37th anniversary of Earth Day this Saturday at the Earthrise Community. The local event is the third of its kind and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earthrise took over the local Earth Day celebration three years ago. The move was fitting, since the grassroots Earthrise organization is preparing to build a development of clustered, high-density homes with sustainable, community-oriented designs. In addition to spotlighting the Earthrise effort, the gathering is also a celebration of the Earth, including entertainment, kids activities and food and refreshments. Participants will have a chance to learn about alternative vehicle options and solar energy.  There will be panel discussions on Applied Environmental Ethics (11:15 a.m.-noon) and Applied Energy Systems (1:30-2:15 p.m.). Local environmental advocacy organizations will also be on hand. On the lighter side, live music will be provided by Solar Bear, the San Juan String Band and the Mataholla Moon Dancers, and there will be juggling, chanting, belly dancers and activities just for kids.  Parking on site, located on the corner of Florida Road and N. College, will be limited, and in the spirit of the celebration, people are encouraged to take the bus, carpool, bike or walk to Earthrise. For more information on the event, call 259-5906.

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