Local's Edition October, 2008

In This Issue
Yes Ma'am Campaign
Durango Chamber
Durango e-Coupons
Featured Artist
Durango Classifieds
Shop Local - Durango Directory
Upcoming Events
Bodo Bash at Ska
Durango News
Rhythms of Durango
Nature's Oasis
Brickhouse Cafe opens drive-thru
Planning your holiday party?
DurangoDowntown.com hires Rhonda Unkovskoy
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Local Coupons
Find great local deals from local restaurants, retail and services.
Many new coupons to choose from. Select merchants will donate a portion of the coupon value to the Yes Ma'am campaign - a fundraising effort to help build a breast care center at Mercy Regional Medical Center. 
 
Look for the pink logo for paricipating businesses.

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Durango Chamber seeks nominees for annual awards

The Durango Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for its annual awards to be presented Jan. 15, 2009 at the gala event slated for the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Durango e-Coupons
Grocery Coupons 
Save money on all of your favorite brands.
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Local Coupons  Coupons & Promotions offered by local restaurants & merchants.
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Train Calendar
Great gift idea!
 
The 2008 Photo Desk Calendar contains original photography in all seasons from the San Juan Mountains and Durango, as well as Mesa Verde National Park, the Durango Train, and the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.

    local photographer      
Lisa Mackey 
 
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available at the train depot or Lisa's web site
 
Durango Classifieds
GOT STUFF?  sell it!  Sell your couch, skis, bikes, car...
 
DurangoDowntown.com now offers Classified ads starting as low as $10 per week
 
Use the Discount Code DDCLASS and enjoy the 50% off introductory discount or contact us today to set up your ad for you.
 
 
Shop Local  -   Durango Directory
DurangoDowntown.com interactive, multimedia directory. 
 
Search for local restaurants, spas, salons, business services and more.
 
Add your business or upgrade your free listing online.

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Upcoming Events

4th Annual Durango Lions Club Craft Show and Chili Festival Sat, Oct 25, 2008, 10am 2500  Main Ave
 
Great Pumpkin Fall Festival Sat, Oct 25, 2008, 11am Three Springs
 
St. Columba Gala & Auction Sat, Oct 25, 2008, 6pm St. Columba School
 
Ode to Autumn Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 2:30pm Edgemont Highlands Clubhouse
 
KDUR Transvestite Ball Fri, Oct 31, 2008, 9pm Abbey Theatre
 
Hesperus Ski Swap Sat, Nov 1, 2008, 8am LaPlata County Fairgrounds
 
Wilma Mankiller Thu, Nov 6, 2008, 7pm The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
 
10th  Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fri, Nov 7, 2008, 5:30pm Doubletree Hotel Ballroom
 
La Plata County Humane Society's Bark & Wine Boogie Ball Sat, Nov 8, 2008, 7pm Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum 
 

for details on these or other events see Durango Community Calendar
Bodo Bash Happy Hour Thursday
LPEA sponsors this happy hour at Ska for the benefit of United Way of Southwest Colorado. Half of all beer sales are donated to United Way. Free appetizers from Zia Taqueria and free entertainment. VERY limited parking at Ska. Overflow parking and shuttle service at United Way, 281 Sawyer Drive, just one block north of Ska.
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Durango News
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Feature Stories by Indiana Reed
 
Medical technology purchase by the "Yes Ma'am" campaign benefits the entire community
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mercy Regional Medical Center - thanks to the "Yes Ma'am" campaign for the new Breast Care Center - has secured the Four Corners region's most advanced MRI technology. Plus the Breast Care Center is well on its way to meeting its fundraising goals. [read more]
 
Annie's Orphans providing sanctuary to abandoned or neglected dogs
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The orphans in the Broadway musical "Annie" had little hope of living more than "the hard-knock life;" but Annie's Orphans, those of the canine variety, are indeed "lucky dogs."  [read more] 
 
Ska Brewing Co. ushers in a new era with its 24,000 square foot "world headquarters"
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Several years ago, when it became clear to the partners of Ska Brewing Co. that they needed to expand the existing brewery or find a new home, they made the decision to do it "right." Today, and after a nearly $5 million investment, Ska has opened its new 24,000 sq. ft. "world headquarters."   [read more] 
 
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill eyes Dec. 21, 2008 for the Phoenix to rise
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Destroyed by the fire that tore through the 700 block of Main Avenue on Feb. 22, Seasons Rotisserie & Grill didn't wallow in self-pity. Instead owner Karen Barger and her team got busy. Now they've got their eye on a Dec. 21 re-opening of the much beloved restaurant.  [read more] 
Artists announced for Rhythms of Durango Vol. 3
Nineteen local musicians and singer/songwriters have been selected for Rhythms of Durango, Volume 3, a music CD sponsored and produced by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID). The CD will be released Nov. 21 [ read more ]
 
Nature's Oasis Moves Into New Location
The new location, nearly 21,000 square foot facility, is approximately one and a quarter miles to the south of their previous location just north of Handlebar Cycles.
 
The beautiful new Nature's O is laid out in similar fashion to the existing store - only with expanded space for all departments and more check-out stands to accommodate a greater traffic flow.
 
Grab a few coupons and get shopping!
Brickhouse Cafe opens drive-thru
Introductory offer - grab a coffee and burrito to go for only $6.00 with coupon offered exclusively on DurangoDowntown.com
Planning your holiday party? Think - Rochester Hotel
Rochester Hotel
Enjoy luxury accommodations downtown after you attend local holiday parties and take advantage of the special holiday offer of $20 off for locals and your families. Rental space is also available for small groups looking to host holiday celebrations.

For more information, please contact: The Rochester Hotel and Leland House Bed & Breakfast 721 East Second Avenue Durango, CO 81301 970-385-1920 stay@rochesterhotel.com http://www.rochesterhotel.com
DurangoDowntown.com hires Rhonda Unkovskoy
Rhonda has joined the team at DurangoDowntown.com as the new Sales Director.
 
Please help us welcome Rhonda! 
 
If you would like to know more about online advertising and how your business can receive maximum exposure on DurangoDowntown.com, please contact Rhonda at rhonda@durangodowntown.com or call (970) 749-6136  
Creative Links will occasionally send out notices to encourage subscribers to update  online profiles to better target the information received.  Will will also send out special notices for community information, emergency notices or call for assistance from community members and organizations.
 
Save 50%
The Spaaah Shop Day Spa is offering a local appreciation special. 50% off spa services booked on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday Now through November 19th.  Limited time only and these will book up fast. 
 
Book your spa appointment today!
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