Dharma Center presents retreat
Educators and parents interested in teaching youths to live with strong minds and hearts are invited to a daylong retreat at the Durango Dharma Center, Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In this experiential workshop - Creating a Climate of Mindfulness in Schools and Homes - participants will learn simple lessons that cultivate compassion, empathy and wisdom. They also will gain techniques for helping students and children develop the ability to pay attention and self-regulate emotions.
The workshop will be led by Kate Munding-Janke, a meditation teacher and mindfulness education specialist. She is the creator of Heart-Mind Curriculum and consults worldwide with educational institutions and organizations. Participants will have access to her webpage database,.
The program will be held at the Durango Dharma Center, 208 County Road 250 at the intersection with 32nd Street. To register or obtain more information, visit durangodharmacenter.org or call Terry Leonard, (970) 799-0084 or tleonard@frontier.net.
Leadership Montezuma taking applications
Applications are being accepted for the 2015-2016 class of Leadership Montezuma, a county-wide course with a twenty year history of engaging, developing, and inspiring community leaders.
This two-year program brings together community members for one full day a month to explore life in our region, connect with local businesses, non-profits, and governmental agencies. Regular sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month. Registration closes Aug. 1.
For more information or to get an application for yourself or a friend visit cortezchamber.com, leadershipmontezuma@cortezchamber.com or call (970) 903-0944.
Porchlights will play at distillery
The Mancos Valley Distillery presents The Porchlights on Friday, July 17. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the music starts at 8 p.m., with a $3 cover charge.
"Tastes Like Friday" cocktail specials will be served.
Deb and Kneebone used to jam on the back porch at Deb's shanty on Lone Tree Drive in Flagstaff, Ariz., and what started as a casual music party became more when it was clear that there was a chemistry between the two. When jams turned into songs they hit the road and are now performing at concerts, festivals, clubs, coffeehouses and breweries in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
The Porchlights have released five CDs, and a sixth is in production and will feature original songs recorded at the Friendly Eddy Studios in Dolores. A new DVD has just been released that features live performances of new and classic tunes.
Check them out at: http://porchlights.20m.com/index.html
The Mancos Times