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Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE The Falls Creek Rock Shelters: Reanalysis, Repatriation, and Reconciliation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30pm Dawn Mulhearn and Mona Charles will be discussing their newly released book that reexamines the significant Basketmaker II site north of Durango.

The Animas Valley Grange will host a Community BBQ on Saturday, September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm at 7271 County Road 203. The event is free and open to the public. Burgers, lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Attendees should bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have an apple press on hand with expert help. Those lucky enough to have apples or pears should bring their own containers for cider. Your favorite outdoor games are welcome. Please bring your own plates, cups, and utensils. This will make cleaning up a bit easier for all of us. Visit https://www.facebook.com/animasvalleygrange/ or contact Deb at 970-317-8162 with any questions.

The Early History of Electric Power in SW Colorado Starting with the Ames Power Plant serving the Gold King Mine near Telluride, SW Colorado was an early adopter of AC electricity. Charles DiFerdinando, a long-time resident, will present his narrative of the history of local power generation. There is no charge for this event which will be held at the Powerhouse Science Center on Saturday, September 19th at 6pm. Part of the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable History Live! month.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Creating Historical Fiction from History Monday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30pm Ever wonder how an author gets the spark to build an entire story around? Join Jenn James Wheeling, award-winning author of the Zephyr Western series, to learn about how she finds historical inspiration for her western series.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE Hornos, Chuckwagons, and Hardtack: The 1876 Table Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-7:30pm It is Colorado's 150th year as a state, so let's look back at how and what people ate in 1876. We’ll look at the foods, preparation methods, serving ware, and customs around campfires, hornos, manos & metates, and cast iron as we explore the seasonality of foods and transitory nature of the hearth as people moved into, out of, and around what became the state of Colorado in 1876

Manhattan Short Film Festival One World. One Week. One Festival. Join a worldwide audience – watching and voting on the same ten shorts! Presented by the Durango Independent Film Festival, the Manhattan Short Film Festival is once again coming to the Durango Arts Center – one of 500 global venues screening the same 10 short films in the same week. On September 24, 2026, you will be the judge of which film and actor wins this prestigious cinema contest. Durango audiences will be joining over 100,000 film lovers across six continents who gather during the same week for one reason: to view and vote on the Finalists and Films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’re the juror at this festival. Every film that We the People screen will be eligible to enter the 2027 Oscar competition! Thursday, September 24th, 4 and 7 PM screenings. Doors open 3:30 and 6:30 Durango Arts Center Ticket cost $20 Brought to you by Durango Independent Film Festival Tickets available in advance at https://www.durangofilm.org/manhattan-shorts Contact: diffadmin@durangofilm.org

Manna's 2nd Annual -Our Streets Our Stories" Community Event A unique, free-to-the-public fundraising event that invites the community to experience our mission up close through shared meals, powerful storytelling, and immersive engagement. Date/Time: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 4:30 - 7:30 pm (MDT) Free Address: 1100 Avenida Del Sol Durango, Colorado 81301 United States Manna website: https://www.mannasoupkitchen.org/ Tickets: https://donorbox.org/events/957662 Contact Info: Joseph Kuzma- marketing@mannasoupkitchen.com

Woven Landscapes: An Artist Talk with Darby Raymond-Overstreet" Thursday, September 24 6:00-7:30 p.m. Center of Southwest Studies - Lyceum (Room 120) Free + Open to All Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 Hosted by the Center of Southwest Studies Join us for a special presentation by, Darby Raymond-Overstreet, a featured artist in the Center of Southwest Studies’ current exhibition, Constellations of Place. Darby, born in Tuba City and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, is an award-winning Diné artist who specializes in digital collage and printmaking to create powerful portraits, landscapes, and abstract forms inspired by and derived from traditional Diné textiles, with particular interest in pieces woven in the late 1800’s-1950’s. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, art markets, and exhibitions, including Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Dine Textiles at the Museum of Indian arts and Crafts (Santa Fe, NM), The Force is With Our People at the Museum of Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, AZ), and the The Return of the Force at the Center of Southwest Studies. Darby earned BA degrees in both Psychology and Studio Art, graduating with Honors from Dartmouth College, and currently resides in Chimayó, NM. “I am a Diné/Navajo artist inspired by the strength and resilience of the generations that came before me and by the lands that have been home to my people for countless generations. Through my practice of incorporating historic weaving in my digital works, I acknowledge the strength and resilience that my ancestors maintained in the face of immense adversity brought on by a shifting world propelled by colonial ideals and values. I aim to highlight how their legacies empower current generations to confront today’s challenges for a better future. My work addresses themes of identity and belonging, and examines the interdependent relationship that exists between land, art, and people.” Constellations of Place is made possible with generous support from the Belonging Colorado initiative of The Denver Foundation and the Greater Good Science Center and is in partnership with the America 250-Colorado 150 Southwest regional “Power of Place” initiative.

The 15th Annual Southwest Early Childhood Conference is taking place at Fort Lewis College on September 26th 2026 from 8 AM- 5 pm. This annual event brings together early childhood education professionals from across the southwest region. This year's theme "Where Joy and Laughter Inspire Learning" will offer 6.5 hours of professional development for $65 per participant. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date conference information at www.swearlychildhoodconference.org Take a look at the sessions, start planning your conference day, and get registered! Deadline to register is 11:59pm Sunday, September 20th! https://donorbox.org/events/953703/steps/choose_tickets We hope to see you there! Questions? Reach out to the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County at 970-247-0760 or email Layne at support@ecclaplata.org

Walk in Durango

Registration for the Southwest Colorado Walk to End Alzheimer’s opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Rotary Park, 1565 E. 2^nd Ave., Durango. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.

To register, volunteer or make a donation to any of the 13 Colorado Walks to End Alzheimer’s, go to www.alz.org/walk. For more information, contact Kristi Dean at kldean@alz.org or 727-643-7358.