Purg benefit set for longtime DurangoanWhat: “HelpHOPELive,” a fundraiser for Eileen Reedy Friends and family are rallying around longtime Durango resident Eileen Reedy, who suffered a debilitating fall, with a benefit at DMR this Sunday.
“After a life spent enjoying skiing, golf, gardening, cooking and traveling, and splitting her time between Chicago and Durango, (Eileen) now faces a future with many obstacles due to the extent of the spinal cord injury she has sustained,” her husband, Rich, wrote on a blog on Eileen’s condition. Although making progress daily, Eileen requires about 40 hours a week of private home health care in addition to 12 to 14 sessions per week of various forms of rehabilitation therapy. “She is a determined woman and is working very hard to get back to a productive life with the support of myself, our three children, friends and family,” Rich wrote. Sunday’s event will feature live music, beer specials, prize drawings, a silent auction, and more. Items for the prize drawing include skis, snowboards, gift certificates, T-shirts, goggles and swag from local breweries, Silent auction items include a Golf & Stay Package for four at the Glacier Club; a plane ride to Telluride and lunch for two; artwork; golf clubs; a wine tasting party, lift tickets; and more. “Eileen is a dearly loved member of our community,” Event Coordinator Deanna Luna said. “Being able to help her recover and get home is very important to many of us, and for her and her family. We’re very much looking forward to a positive and fun event that shows the true character of Durango and Southwest Colorado.” All donations are tax deductible. If unable to attend the event, donations can be made at https://m.helphopelive.org/campaign/5887. And to see an inspiring video on Eileen’s progress, go to www.caring bridge.org/visit/eileenreedy For info, email deanna@magnuseffect.com or call 903-903-9088 |
Reedy, who fell down a flight of stairs about four months ago, suffered a spinal cord injury and is currently paralyzed from the chest down. She is undergoing rehabilitation at Denver’s Craig hospital, where she is slowly regaining some use in her limbs. Proceeds from Sunday’s benefit will help cover the costs of medical treatment and therapy that is not covered by insurance.Thursday08
Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
“Bring in the New Year: Big Band Theory” artist reception, 3:30-5 p.m., show runs thru Jan. 30, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave. 385-9583 or www.prvb.com.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., meet at VFW post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.
Art opening for Bridget Williams, 5-7 p.m., show runs thru Feb. 15, Raider Ridge Café.
The Cannondolls perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Depression Recovery, intro. seminar, 6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.
Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. 749-0316 or www.4cbch.org.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meets, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. sjbas.org.
Jack Ellis performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Friday09
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Prediabetes education, 9-11 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center, Suite 140. 764-2720.
Pick-up basketball, noon-2 p.m., Durango Recreation Center. 799-0173.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Connected by a Thread: Quilts and Quilters from the Four Corners, opening reception 5-7 p.m., show runs thru Jan. 31, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Black Velvet performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Pub Science, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.
Terry Rickard performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro in Pagosa Springs.
Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson Band performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon, Gem Village.
The Earful & Elder Grown performs, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.durango massive.com.
Gypsy Moon performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
DJ Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho.
Saturday10
Veterans Homestead Project Informational Meeting, 9-11 a.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School gym. 808-214-3214.
MakerSpace, featuring traditional arrows skills, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., second Saturday of each month, Ignacio Library. 563-9287.
Free Afternoon of 20-Minute Mini Sessions and Classes, noon - 5 p.m., Pura Vida Healthcare, 160 E. 12th Street, Suite 1. 426-1684.
Mirabai Ceiba performs, 12:30-3 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. www.mirabaiceiba.com.
Donny Johnson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Kirk James perform, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr.
Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.
Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Comedy Nights at the Strater, featuring Huck Flyn with Kevin Bennett, 7:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. www.henrystratertheatre.com.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
The Ben Gibson Band performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Sunday11
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
HelpHopeLive for Eileen Reedy: An Afternoon of Love & Support to Benefit the North-Central Spinal Cord Injury Fund, 1-5 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort. 903-9088.
Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main.
Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Monday12
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, presented by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.
Wild Wisdom of Weeds Party, sponsored by Turtle Lake Refuge, 6:30 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
Depression Recovery, intro seminar, 7 p.m., Durango Rec Center.
“Fury” screening, part of the “Courtroom Drama” film series, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Ace Revel performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. 4
Tuesday13
“What Do We Do?” civic education series, presentation by City Manager’s office, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3387.
Privacy and the Internet, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for first- through fifth-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 863-9287.
Professional Women’s Network of Durango inaugural meeting, talk by Kerry Siggens, CEO of StoneAge Waterblast Tools, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Lost Dog Bar and Lounge.
Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Radon Detection class, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
Hour Exchange La Plata free introduction and potluck, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, corner of E. 3rd and 9th St. 884-9330.
Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.
The Entrepreneur Lounge, 6-7:30 p.m., back room of the Himalayan Kitchen, 10th and Main.
Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.
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Radon Detection class, 1 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“2015 Art & Design Faculty & Staff Biennial,” opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., show runs thru Feb. 11, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.
School Fair for all Durango students, 5-7 p.m., Student Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.
The Women’s Resource Center annual meeting & volunteer appreciation party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-1242.
BookMarks Book Club Tea, 6 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango .com.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
Easton Corbin performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, Now at 7 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.
Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
Ongoing
“Exposure,” 2014 international juried competition, show runs thru Jan. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 382-8355.
“Masterpieces of the Durango Collection: Native Blankets from the Early American Southwest,” exhibit runs thru June, Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.
Upcoming
Soup & Soul Celebration, hosted by La Plata Democrats and honoring Martin Luther King, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Jan. 17, Manna Soup Kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol. 764-4756.
Diabolical Sound Platoon performs, 8 p.m., Jan. 17, Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort.
BYOB Women’s Clothing & Gear Swap, 6 p.m., Jan. 20, Durango Natural Foods, 575 E. 8th Ave. durangonatural foods.coop.
LPEA college scholarship open house, 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 22, La Plata Electric Association headquarters, 45 Stewart St. www.lpea.coop.
9-R School District Community Forum, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 22, Durango Public Library.