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The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies and on Zoom on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Dr. Angela Huster a Senior Archaeologist at Chronicle Heritage, will present a discussion on the Hohokam Culture of Southern Arizona titled “Cotton, Intra-regional Specialization, and the Hohokam Northern Periphery“. For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG.

-FLC Theatre Club Cabaret - A student run cabaret performance for the community. This musical theatre themed event is perfect for a night out for anyone! Whether it’s date night, a family outing, a solo trip, or a night with friends, this event is for you! -April 10th, 7pm, Approximately an hour in length -$5 Tickets at the door, Concessions and Beverages being sold as well -Fort Lewis College Theatre Club -N/A - xclemens@fortlewis.edu (970) 759-4337

The next program of the Animas Valley Grange will be a tour of the Orchard Hub in Dolores, Colorado on Saturday, April 11, 10 am to noon. The tour will feature the juicing facility and the re-established heritage orchard, providing insights into SW Colorado’s fruit-growing history, as well as its present and future potential. This tour is free and open to the public. Those wanting to carpool should meet at the Grange (7271 County Road 203) no later than 8:30 am. For those driving, the Orchard Hub is located at 13729 Rd 29, Dolores, CO 81323. T For further information, please text or call Deb at 970-317-8162. https://www.facebook.com/animasvalleygrange/

The FLC Environmental Center Presents: Earth Week 2026 Join the Environmental Center during Earth Week 2026 as we host and participate in an abundance of events. While every day is Earth Day here at the Environmental Center, we are excited to promote a full 10 days of opportunities in which YOU can connect with the EC, take collective action for sustainability across the Durango community, and have some fun while you’re at it. Monday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Free to All! Learn more by visiting https://www.fortlewis.edu/life-at-flc/student-life/environmental-center/events/earth-week Or email envcenter@fortlewis.edu

What Does a Quality HOA Look Like? Tuesday, April 14, 6-7:30pm: This in-person, HOA Homeowner Education event will empower local property owners to learn more about what a quality community association (HOA, POA, etc.) looks like. Homeowners from any community association, near or far, are welcome! . This event will be hosted by Alex Whittow, CMCA, of Reliance Management LLC. Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangogov.org/library FREE

Theater Ensemble Arts presents The Odd Couple Female Version by Neil Simon. Unger and Madison are at it again! Olive invites Florence to move in following a breakup. But they have VERY different personalities. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly. Performances are Friday and Saturday April 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday April 26 at 2:30 pm at the Totah Theater at 315 West Main, Downtown Farmington. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. For more information, call 505-326-2839 or email teartsnm@gmail.com. Or visit our online store at https://theater-ensemble-arts.square.site/. Find out more by following us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TEAcommunitytheatre.

Please join the Durango Running Club for the inaugural Earth Day 5K! The race will be on 04/18/26 at 8:30 AM at Rotary Park in Durango. Runners and walkers will go north on the Animas River Trail from Rotary Park, and will run or walk 1.55 miles north to just before 32nd Street. Participants will then turn around and finish at Rotary park for a total of 3.1 miles. Please note this will be a Zero Waste event. Participants are encouraged to carry their own water. 

This event is a fun run/walk format, and there will be no chip timing or prizes.

All proceeds from the race will go to benefit Compañeros. As the only organization in our region with its primary focus on serving immigrants, Compañeros offers unique and crucial services to our community. Services offered by Compañeros include resource navigation, legal services, education outreach, and community engagement. Compañeros website: https://www.companeros.org

We will look to wrap the race up by 9:30 AM. After the race, stay in town for Durango's Earth Day Celebration. Events include a parade at 10:30 AM from College to Buckley Park, as well as a festival in Buckley Park from 11 AM to 3 PM. 

April is usually a beautiful time in Durango, and we cannot wait to see you all at Rotary Park on 04/18! 

Race website: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Durango/DurangoEarthDay5K

Join us at Earth Day Durango! The “Procession of the Species” kicks off our day with a parade down Main starting at 1030 (meet at 5th and Main by 1015a). Then the Earth Day Celebration at Buckley Park from 11-3 Saturday April 18th, 2026. We have the Afrobeatniks playing, booths, food, fun, Bring It (no waste event). Kid activities too! Website for more information:www.earthdaydurango.com FREE!

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation on “How to Build a Bluebird House” at 6:30 pm, Monday, April 20, 2026. Chuck Eckenrode, a volunteer at the Durango Wildlife Museum, will demonstrate how to construct cedar bird houses. Kits and completed houses can be purchased in support of the Durango Wildlife Museum. This event will be held at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:15 pm. For further information, please contact Deb at 970-317-8162.