Lecture on Franciscan influence in Durango

Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts a presentation by the center's director, Dr. Jay Harrison, on Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. in the Lyceum Room. Harrison's presentation - "All Friars Are Not Equal: Understanding Franciscan Missionaries in the Early Southwest" - is free and open to all.

Drawing on his research over the past decade, Harrison will address the many approaches and backgrounds of the Franciscans and other Spanish churchmen who established missions in New Mexico, Texas, Sonora, California and other locations in between. A question-and-answer session will follow.

For more information, contact the center's business office at 970-247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Kindergarten open house is April 29

The Mancos School District Kindergarten Open House will be Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The district invites all children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall for a chance to meet the teacher, principal and other staff members. Each enrolling family will receive an information packet at the open house and may meet other parents and kindergarten students.

If you have not already provided the school with your child's name, please call 533-7744. Students need to be 5 years old on or before Sept. 15, 2015, to enroll in Mancos' kindergarten class, which is a full-day program.

Mancos celebrates National Library Week

The Mancos Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week (April 12-18), a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. From free access to books and online resources for individuals and families to free use of library meeting rooms to support community development, Mancos Public Library offers opportunity to all.

The theme for 2015 National Library Week is "Unlimited Possibilities @ your library." Mancos Public Library is the only library for Mancos Middle School and Mancos High School. Mancos Public Library expands the possibilities available to local students and teachers by providing access to books, periodicals and electronic resources such as on-line databases.

The unlimited possibilities for services and programs at Mancos Public Library depend on your support. Mail your tax-deductible donation payable to "Mancos Public Library" to PO Box 158, Mancos, CO 81328, or make your secure financial donation online at www.mancoslibrary.org (just click the "Donate" button). Visit the Mancos Public Library at 211 W. First St. Libraries hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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