Saturday, Oct 18, 10:00 AM - Saturday, Oct 18, 12:30 PM
Sunnyside Community Solar Tours Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM FREE Come tour LPEA's Sunnyside Community Solar Facility and learn all about how they're harnessing the power of the sun for their members. There are two tour opportunities on Saturday, October 18, open exclusively for LPEA members. - Learn about LPEA's Sunnyside Community Solar Program - See how solar panels actually work - Find out how solar power gets from Sunnyside to the grid - Learn where LPEA gets power - now and in the future - Ask experts your solar and community power questions Availability is limited. Registration opening soon! A photo ID will be required to access the Sunnyside Community Solar Facility. https://lpea.coop/events/sunnyside-community-solar-tours
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Saturday, Oct 18, 12:00 PM
Frank N' Stein Music Festival Description: Stillwater Music & the Be Frank Foundation invites you to join them on Saturday, October 18th, for their 12th annual Frank N' Stein Fundraiser! With live music, student performances, games, costume contests, prizes, food, and libations, this block party is the community event of the year! Admission is FREE, but don't miss out on your chance to purchase a commemorative mug with a complimentary handcrafted local brew, brought to you by Ska and Bottom Shelf Brewery. All proceeds benefit Stillwater Music and Be Frank's scholarship programs for area families. So, grab the family and get to Joe Stephenson Park in Bayfield from 12-6 PM on Saturday, October 18th. See you there! For more information about the event, to volunteer or for sponsorship opportunities, go to stillwatermusic.org or befrankfoundation.org Dates & Times: Saturday, October 18 12-6pm Location: Joe Stephenson Park Bayfield, CO Cost: Free Organization: Be Frank Foundation & Stillwater Music Website: https://stillwatermusic.org/event/frank-n-stein-orchestra-music-festival/ Contact info: info@stillwatermusic.org
Saturday, Oct 18, 12:00 PM - Saturday, Oct 18, 3:00 PM
Join us for a fundraiser for SASO (Sexual Assault Services Organization) Laney Malavolta's Birthday Luncheon at Primi Pasta and Wine Bar for a 5 course meal with delicious wine pairings on October 18 at 12pm. Tickets are $150. All proceeds go to SASO to support survivors of sexual assault. Tickets can be purchased at Primi Pasta and Wine Bar website under online orders, https://www.primidurango.com/ We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Laura Latimer at SASO, 970-259-3074, www.durangosaso.org
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Saturday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM - Saturday, Oct 18, 3:00 PM
Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 18, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Silent Book Club Join us for an hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not! How it works: B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) or grab something new off the shelf and read alongside other readers! There are no assigned readings. All book genres and formats are welcome.
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Monday, Oct 20, 4:30 PM - Monday, Oct 20, 5:30 PM
Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Climate Café Climate Cafés are a space to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis in community. These meetings are an opportunity to build an ecosystem of community, to cultivate resilience, and to continue to meet the unknown future from a place of connection - to self, community, and earth. All are welcome. Program leader Hannah Smith holds a Masters in Social Work as well as an Advanced Certificate in Ecotherapy. Learn more about Climate Cafes at www.climate.cafe.
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Monday, Oct 20, 6:30 PM - Monday, Oct 20, 9:30 PM
The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “The Zia Tortilla Story” on Oct. 20 at 6:30 pm. Robert Lee and Tim Turner of Zia’s Taqueria will tell us about this successful local business from sourcing the key ingredients of corn, sunflower oil and salt, through the ancient, traditional method of nixtamalization to marketing the chips in 30 states. 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. Questions? Contact Deb Paulson (deborah.paulson@gmail.com or 970-317-8162).
Tuesday, Oct 21, 6:00 PM - Tuesday, Oct 21, 7:30 PM
Non-Traditional Book Club: Spooky Stories Join us at Bread Downtown for a "nontraditional" book club, where the discussion is based on a genre/topic rather than a specific book. There's no required reading for these "nontraditional" book clubs, just a topic/genre to discuss and plenty of delicious snacks to enjoy! This month we'll be chatting about scary, frightful, and creepy books in celebration of spooky season. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thursday, Oct 23, 5:30 PM - Thursday, Oct 23, 7:30 PM
LPEA Presents: CommunityPowerX An engaging evening where energy experts discuss inspiring topics and big ideas. Thursday, October 23 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Hosted at the Gaslight Theatre in Downtown Durango this FREE speaker series is designed to bring members fresh perspectives on energy. innovation and the power of working together. 5:30 - 6:00 PM check in and mingle with LPEA Board members. Come meet your co-op representatives, ask your questions and learn more about their priorities and perspectives. 6:00 PM to 7:30 enjoy the show! Capacity is limited. Registration will be required and a photo ID will be needed to redeem seats at will-call. https://lpea.coop/events/communitypowerx-engaging-evening-where-energy-experts-discuss-inspiring-topics-and-big-ideas
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Friday, Oct 24, 6:00 PM - Saturday, Nov 01, 9:00 PM
Durango Arts Repertory Theatre presents Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show in eight performances from October 24 – November 1, 2025 with a cast of popular local talent and new reserved seating VIP tables. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the cult film classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, which will be reflected in the stage show. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door at the Durango Arts Center and can be purchased at www.durangoarts.org or at the gallery desk Tuesdays – Saturdays from noon – 6:00 p.m. The show has mature content appropriate for ages 18 and over.
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Saturday, Oct 25, 10:00 AM - Saturday, Oct 25, 12:30 PM
Free Social Anxiety Workshop Learn practical ways to feel more comfortable in social settings, and experience using effective tools through guided visualization. Walk away with comprehensive handout and recordings of guided visualizations. Leave with full confidence to practice what you've learned in every day life. October 25th 10AM - 12:30PM Durango Public Library Taught by Julie Visnich LCSW www.julievisnich.com
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