Have you ever wondered about the daily life and chores of pioneers traveling in a wagon train and early settlers of La Plata County? The Animas Museum in Durango, Colorado will be having a Pioneer Baking and Butter Churning living history event on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join our experienced docents to learn about some of the challenges pioneers faced. Adults and kids of all ages will be able to try their hand at making butter the old fashioned way! Stop by and enjoy samples of delicious baked goods made in our fire pit from authentic pioneer recipes all 150-250 years old. If you would like to learn more about our living history program or would like to volunteer please call 259-2402, or stop by the museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave, located at the corner of 31st Street & W 2nd Ave.
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Bring your dad out this weekend to the Durango Motor Expo in Historic Downtown Durango. Pre-registration is Friday June 19 and the Car Show is Saturday June 20. The Durango Motor Expo is presented by the Durango Old Car Club. Proceeds from this event are used to support local charities. For more information and schedule, visit www.durangomotorexpo.com. If you are looking for great dining and entertainment or accommmodation, visit www.Durango.com
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
June 19, 20 & 21
A fun-filled event for the entire family. There's a 30-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, a chance to meet Sir Topham Hatt, live music and storytelling, build with LEGO DUPLO bricks and much more!
For more information, departure times or tickets, http://www.durangotrain.com/events/day-out-thomas-main-page
Applicant communities are judged in five categories often referred to as the Five Es. These are Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning. A community must demonstrate achievements in each of the five categories in order to be considered for an award. Communities with more significant achievements in these areas receive superior awards. Filling out the BFC application is an education in itself, as communities see where they are lacking in each of these categories.
The League's Bicycle Friendly America family of programs recognize states, communities and businesses for their efforts to promote bicycling and provide roadmaps to improve. More about the League of American Bicyclists.
