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SUMMARY:Action is the Antidote for Anxiety - Annual Back to the League Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by today’s political climate? You’re not alone. The constant stream of troubling news can leave us paralyzed by anxiety\, anger\, and frustration. \nThe League of Women Voters of La Plata County invites you to transform your worry into meaningful change at our annual “Back to League” meeting. Instead of staying stuck in stress\, discover how you can make a real difference right here in our community as well as at the state and federal levels. \nWhat awaits you: \n\nExpert insights on four critical issues shaping our future:\nClear pathways to action tailored to your schedule and comfort level\nConnection with like-minded neighbors who refuse to stand on the sidelines\nPractical tools to channel your concerns into powerful community impactWhether you can spare 10 minutes a month or 10 hours a week\, there’s a way for you to help. Making phone calls\, signing petitions\, volunteering with nonprofits\, writing compelling letters to editors\, making donations — every action matters\, and every voice counts.\nYour anxiety has a purpose — it’s telling you something needs to change. Come learn how to be that change!\n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn about actions you can take\, visit lwvlaplata.org/league-advocacy-and-action \nCan’t attend in person? Watch the lives stream of the meeting on Zoom.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/annual-back-to-the-league-meeting/
LOCATION:Durango Public Library\, 1900 E 3rd Ave\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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SUMMARY:School Board Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters at the VFW Hall\, 1550 Main Ave on Oct 12th from 3:30-5:15pm to meet this year’s candidates.\nA recording of the event will be available afterwards at www.lwvlaplata.org \nQuestions can be submitted by 5pm Oct 9th to lwvlaplata@gmail.com or in-person at the forum.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/school-board-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:VFW Hall\, 1550 Main Ave\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candidate Forum
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DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
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SUMMARY:No Kings March @ Rotary Park
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URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/no-kings-march-rotary-park/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20250925T212511Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado’s 2025 Ballot Issues for the November 4th\, 2025 Election (10/28/25)
DESCRIPTION:Join Siggy Palmer and Martha Mason from LWV-LP for a discussion of the ballot measures that will be on the November ballot\, to be mailed out next month. We will explain the questions and examine the pros and cons of each\, excluding the county-wide school board elections. \nWe’ll cover the State of Colorado\, La Plata County\, and City of Durango\, so people can decide how they want to vote. \nThis event is open to the public! \nWhere: Durango/La Plata County Senior Center\, 2424 Main Ave in Durango\, (970) 382-6445 \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 28th\, 2025 at 1:30 PM \nNo registration required. \nAlso see https://www.vote411.org/ \nNo registration required
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/colorados-2025-ballot-issues-for-the-november-4th-2025-election-10-28-25/
LOCATION:Durango/La Plata County Senior Center\, 2424 Main Ave in Durango\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251107T193000
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SUMMARY:Unhoused in Durango
DESCRIPTION:Meet Your Fellow Community Members Who Live Outside\n\n\n\nThe League of Women Voters of La Plata County is inviting you to a community-wide D.E.I event. \n\n\n\nFriday\, November 7th at the VFW 4031 (1550 Main Ave in Durango\, (970) 247-0384) In the Lower Hall\, which now has a wheelchair ramp! \n\n\n\nJoin us at 5:00 for a forum where several of our unhoused community members (Veterans\, disabled\,\nLGBTQ+\, etc.\,) will get a chance to tell their story and be heard. The panelists will then take audience questions\, facilitated by a moderator. Get a new perspective and put a face to your homeless neighbor\, friend\, or co-worker \n\n\n\nAt 6:30 we will wrap up the presentation and join each other for a harvest season grateful potluck dinner. Please stay to join us\, and bring a dish – main\, side\, dessert or beverages to share\, and/in a disposable container so the panelists can take the leftovers. \nWe hope you’ll take this opportunity to get to know your neighbors and share with folks who live outside in Durango.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/unhoused-in-durango/
LOCATION:VFW Hall\, 1550 Main Ave\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T193000
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SUMMARY:Vision 2076
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of La Plata County is hosting Vision 2076 on Thursday\, November 20 at 5:30 pm at the LPEA community room. \nThis is not your typical community meeting. Instead\, you’ll participate in: \n\n\n\nCreative activities with art supplies and hands-on projects\nSmall group conversations with neighbors from across Durango\nFacilitated visioning exercises about Colorado’s future\nDelicious food and refreshments\n\n\n\nWhy participate? Your input will contribute to Vision 2076\, a statewide initiative gathering voices from communities across Colorado. We’ll publish a public document identifying our shared values as Coloradans and creating a roadmap for the future we want to build together. \nWho should come? Anyone who cares about Colorado’s future! No artistic experience or special knowledge required—just bring your curiosity and imagination. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: LPEA 45 Stewart St. Durango\, CO 81303\nCost: Free! Food and all materials provided\nRSVP: https://tinyurl.com/35mh383n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this unique opportunity to help shape Colorado’s next 50 years. Feel free to bring friends\, family\, or neighbors—the more voices\, the better our vision will be. \nLooking forward to imagining the future together!
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/vision-2076/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month (02/10) from 3-4pm at the Durango Joes https://durangojoes.com/ on College Drive. We welcome all new and returning members to the League\, conduct the Orientation meetings\, organize both the Annual meeting and the Holiday meetings. We are currently looking for more members to join our committee.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/membership-committee/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260211T220456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220648Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Feb 16 – Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan Blitzer. The author documents the causes of the immigration crisis and the decades of misguided policy. \n \nThe LWV La Plata Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 10:30 at Durango Joes on College. \n\nAll are welcome to attend to check us out\, but we ask that you join the League if you want to keep coming.\nPlease park on the side streets.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/book-club/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260211T223550Z
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SUMMARY:US Immigration 2026:  Pathways\, Costs & Policy Shifts
DESCRIPTION:LWV Montezuma County will be hosting Hans Meyer\, an immigration attorney from Denver on Zoom February 21st at 10:15 a.m. at the Cortez Library\, 202 North Park Street.  There is also a Zoom Link available. \n 
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/us-immigration-2026-pathways-costs-policy-shifts/
LOCATION:Cortez Public Library\, 202 North Park Street\, Cortez\, CO\, 81321\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260211T230127Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Services
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 10\, 3-4pm at Durango Joes on College \nThe Voter Services Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month.  Come see what the hands-on work of the LWV La Plata is!  As you can see\, we have lots going on and could use help with a variety of activities.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/voter-services/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:March 16 – The 1619 Project: A Visual Experience by Nikole Hannah-Jones. This illustrated book features 7 chapters from the original book featuring artwork supporting an argument for a new black origin story that begins with the arrival of slaves in August of 1619. Trump banned the book during his first term. The 1619 Project is also a six part docuseries created for Hulu. \n \nThe LWV La Plata Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 10:30 at Durango Joes on College. \n\nAll are welcome to attend to check us out\, but we ask that you join the League if you want to keep coming.\nPlease park on the side streets.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/book-club-2/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260328T171551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T173410Z
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SUMMARY:No Kings 3
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URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/no-kings-3/
LOCATION:Buckley Park\, 1250 Main Ave\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260328T172549Z
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SUMMARY:Tabling & Voter Registration Training
DESCRIPTION:Tabling & Voter Registration Training\nFarmers Market 2nd Saturdays – \nWe’ll be doing tabling all summer long. Even if you aren’t signed up to work the Farmer’s Market\, but feel this is something you’d be interested in or willing to do in the future\, please come to the training on Tuesday\, March 31\, 3 – 3:30pm\, at the Durango Joe’s on College Drive.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/tabling-voter-registration-training/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260328T172138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T172817Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Orientation
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve never had the opportunity to see behind the scenes at how our LaPlata County votes are handled\, this is a fabulous opportunity to get first hand knowledge about the safety and security of our system.  Bring a buddy who needs to see and be a part of the collective anxiety-free voting public.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/membership-orientation/
LOCATION:Bob Denier Center\, 720 Turner Drive\, Durango\, CO\, 81303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260327T184521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T171421Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Human Trafficking in Southwest Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking\, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of La Plata County and the Fort Lewis College Sociology Club for a training on how human trafficking is impacting Colorado and our region.  We’ll cover the laws\, the local resources\, the root causes\, the intersectionality\, and the social and systemic inequalities that can lead to trafficking.  Tuesday\, April 9th at FLC’s Noble Hall #125.  Join us at 5:45 for refreshments.  The training will be from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  Please see the flyer for registration information. \nYou will likely have to park in the Campus Court parking lot off of 8th Ave (the star on the map). That road can be accessed from either entrance of the campus (College Drive or 8th Ave).
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/understanding-human-trafficking-in-southwest-colorado/
LOCATION:FLC Noble Hall\, Room #125\, Noble Hall\, 100 Rim Drive\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHY)":MAILTO:PeaceOnThePlanet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260328T172026Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:4/18 – Earth Day Parade and tabling \nJoin the League in the parade at 9:30 by the train station (dress as your favorite species)\, then check out our booth at Buckley! \nlook for Wendy and the LWV banner and march down Main Street to Buckley Park dressed as your favorite living creature (plant\, animal\, ???)  The March begins promptly at 10:30\, so be on time to show your support for our planet.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:April 20 – 1984 by George Orwell. This is a classic that many have not read for some time. It was published in 1949. \n \nThe LWV La Plata Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 10:30 at Durango Joes on College. \n\nAll are welcome to attend to check us out\, but we ask that you join the League if you want to keep coming.\nPlease park on the side streets.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/book-club-5/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260328T171829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T173116Z
UID:249150-1776794400-1776801600@lwvlaplata.org
SUMMARY:Tiffany Lee:  Your Vote is Your Super Power
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URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/tiffany-lee-your-vote-is-your-super-power/
LOCATION:Durango Public Library\, 1900 E 3rd Ave\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:May 18 – The Nazi Mind: Twelve Warnings from History by Laurence Rees. The author uses psychological concepts to show how the Nazi leaders and lay people fell under the Nazi spell. \n \nThe LWV La Plata Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 10:30 at Durango Joes on College. \n\nAll are welcome to attend to check us out\, but we ask that you join the League if you want to keep coming.\nPlease park on the side streets.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/book-club-4/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104922
CREATED:20260211T222817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T222817Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:June 15 – Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall. This historical fiction is about three women connected with an underground abortion network in Canada. \n \nThe LWV La Plata Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 10:30 at Durango Joes on College. \n\nAll are welcome to attend to check us out\, but we ask that you join the League if you want to keep coming.\nPlease park on the side streets.
URL:https://lwvlaplata.org/event/book-club-6/
LOCATION:Durango Joes on College\, 732 E College Dr\, Durango\, CO\, 81301\, United States
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