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National Constitution Day at FLC

Monday, September 17, 2007 | 10am
Location: 1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO1000 Rim Drive

Fort Lewis College acknowledges National Constitution Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lobby of the College Union Building. Members of the public are invited to stop by and discuss the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution. 247-7357 for details.

Fall Gallery Walk

Friday, September 21, 2007 | 5pm
Location: Downtown Durango

Participating Galleries will be featuring artist-openings, refreshments, in-house drawings and music. Gallery Walk is free and open to the public. What a great way to kick off the fall season!

For info, contact:
Eileen @
Image Counts Gallery & Frame Shop in the Main Mall
970-382-0055

Brain Workshop

Saturday, September 22, 2007
Location: Pagosa SpringsPagosa Springs

Mind & movement principles for enhanced brain function, healing & conscious evolution. Tai Chi for the brain.
Contact Susan for registration and info:
818-903-8602
www.brain-workshop.com

Durango Farmers Market

Saturday, September 22, 2007 | 8am
Location: 259 West 9th St.
Durango, CO 81301

Visit the Durango Farmers Market where you will find fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs, bread, flowers, pottery, plants for your garden and much, much more . . . did we mention freshly squeezed lemonade and homemade tamales?

Durango Parade of Homes

Saturday, September 22, 2007 | 9am
Location: Durango Area

Two weekends, Sept 15-16 and 22-23, 2007. Tour up to 30 homes in varying price categories, from entry level to multi-million dollar estates, some homes are private and not otherwise open to the public. Some of the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Tickets good for all four days.

Durango Parade of Homes

Sunday, September 23, 2007 | 9am
Location: Durango Area

Two weekends, Sept 15-16 and 22-23, 2007. Tour up to 30 homes in varying price categories, from entry level to multi-million dollar estates, some homes are private and not otherwise open to the public. Some of the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Tickets good for all four days.

The "Standing Up To Bullying" Conference

Friday, September 28, 2007 | 8am
Location: Ramada Inn Continental (Midtown)
2601 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80211Ramada Inn Continental (Midtown)
2601 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80211

PRESS RELEASE

With the rise of bullying and school violence, Building Strong Families National Seminars, http://www.StrongFamilies.us, is presenting a powerful full-day conference entitled, “Standing Up To Bullying” on Friday, September 28th, 2007 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the:

Ramada Inn Continental (Midtown)
2601 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80211

Designed to equip school administrators, educators, school social workers, school counselors, school psychologists, parents, youth workers, child care workers, and anyone else who works with children, with the skills and tools geared to minimize bullying and school violence, this conference addresses:

- Characteristics or attributes that make specific children capable of bullying others or become a target for bullying.
- How emotional problems affect children.
- The role of the self-esteem and its affect on bullying.
- How body and verbal language impacts on bullying.
- The effects of Bullying.
- How the term ‘standing up for oneself’ and ‘tattling’ has been redefined in our society.
- Managing and attending to child misbehavior.
- Developing an effective behavior management program by developing rules, consequences, and a token economy system.
- Specific communication skills that motivates and encourages compliance in children.
- Effectively integrating social and conflict resolution skills.
- Empowering children who are victimized by bullying.
- Teaching compromising and negotiating skills to resolve conflicts.
- Using non-physical de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
- Applying self-defense techniques.
- Recognizing and preventing burnout.

The cost per participant is $50.00. However, a 10% discount will apply for those that pay online.

Those that would like to attend are asked to pre-register online at www.standinguptobullying.com or phone (Toll-Free) 866-544-4075 by Wednesday, September 19th, 2007.

Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 29, 2007 | 2 Days
Location: Downtown Durango
blocks of 9 - 10

The Fourth Annual San Juan Citizens Oktoberfest
Promoting Sustainability and Fun!

Oktoberfest is a fundraiser for San Juan Citizens Alliance in which funds are used for general support for the various programs that we work on. This is the 4th year for the event which promotes sustainability and fun!! Want to volunteer?

Where: Downtown Durango, Blocks 9-11

When: September 29 -30; Saturday 11:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

What: See Schedule of Events at right, but mainly it's great fun for kids and adults. An overview of events is below, details at right. Common questions.

Check out our great sponsors!

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The Overview of Events. The full schedule of events see web site.
Great Foods: Food providers will be offering organic and local food.

Pub Crawl: Great Brews and Music: Oktoberfest Pub Crawl
One pass allows you entry into 4 venues. Passes are available at Southwest Sound, Oktoberfest Festival and participating venues.

Music during the day and during the Pub Crawl. see web site.

Kids Activities: Bring your kids down for a jumpin’ good time in the Children’s Museum air castle. Get their faces painted and enjoy kid friendly crafts. Also be sure to ride the miniature Shetland Ponies.

Cruiser Bicycle Givaway! Sponsored by Alpine Bank, Denton Signs, 99.7 FM The Point KPTE. Register and Win on September 29th at the Oktoberfest Festival.

Trimble Health & Wellness Day: Senior University

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Location: Trimble Spa & Hot Springs

Senior Day is filled with educational events, therapies, and exercise activities specifically tailored for the active senior or baby boomer and anyone interested in improving memory, balance, reducing falls, & relieving chronic pain. Senior Day is part of Trimble's growing Health and Wellness Program.

Durango Farmers Market

Saturday, September 29, 2007 | 8am
Location: 259 West 9th St.
Durango, CO 81301

Visit the Durango Farmers Market where you will find fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs, bread, flowers, pottery, plants for your garden and much, much more . . . did we mention freshly squeezed lemonade and homemade tamales?
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