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Silent Sundays with Swanson May 10th, 2026 Silent Sundays with Swanson continue at the Durango Arts Center, on Mother’s Day at 2 pm, Sunday May 10th, 2026. Short silent films will be accompanied by live music with pianist Adam Swanson. The films are by Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, plus a thrilling railroad-themed movie. This family friendly event is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available at www.durangoarts.org or the gallery desk Tuesdays - Saturdays, Noon - 6 pm.

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, May 13th at 7:00 pm. At 6:30 we will have social time in the CSWS foyer. Then after a brief business meeting, Dr. John Kappelman, emeritus professor, University of Texas, Austin, will present a discussion on the “How today’s African fauna came to be: Continental collisions and climate change, and dispersals and extinctions”. For log-in information, go to SJBAS.ORG

Warhol and Wine Class: Lovebirds The Durango Arts Center displays a Warhol and Wine Class running from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. No experience is necessary and all beverages and supplies are provided. Artist Mike Scieszka will guide you into making a whimsical, colorful, and eye-catching loverbirds painting. Registration is $39 found at www.durangoarts.org under the Art Classes Tab.

Perennial Plant Sale by the Durango Garden Club -The Garden Club of Durango will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16th from 9am - 10:30 am, rain or shine, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Come early for the best selection. Cash, check or credit card. Plants are from local and member gardens. A large selection of irises, labeled by color, will be available. Proceeds are used to maintain the gardens at Santa Rita Park. -Saturday, May 16th 9am - 10:30 am - Free - Garden Club of Durango - no website - Elizabeth Crandall elizabeth.crandall1@gmail.com

Southwest Colorado Archery Association. We are having a "Bows and bbq social" at South Serious Texas on May 16th from 4-6pm. This event is to bring awareness to the club and our ambitions to get a public archery range in Durango for all to use. Its free for everyone. We do not have a website, yet. Our group email for public contact is swcoarchery@gmail.com.

Healing Fields of Durango A large-scale community flag display in tribute to fallen veterans and first responders. May 22-25, 2026 Santa Rita Park Free Opening Ceremony May 22 8:30 pm. Closing Ceremony May 25 4 pm Hosted by Blue Star Moms of Durango Bluestarmomsofdurango.org Volunteers and Flag Sponsors needed

The Narrow Gauge Races With 3 races to choose from 10 mile, 5k and children's 1 mile fun run Will take place on Sunday May 24th, Memorial Day Weekend. Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango's oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we're back at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the Animas River. We are excited to announce our beneficiaries of the races this year are The Fort Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams as well as The Liberty School and Animas High School.. Entrie fee for the 10 Miler is $80, the 5k is $54 and the kid's Fun run is free. Put on by the Durango Running Club. Registration can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Durango/NarrowGauge Race Director Victor Ruggiero 303 748 2562

ON SATURDAY MAY 30^TH BEGINNING AT 8 A.M. HILLCREST GOLF COURSE WILL HOST A GOLF TOURNAMENT.

“THE D-H-S FOOTBALL GOLF CLASSIC” WILL BENEFIT THE DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.

THE ENTRY FEE WILL COVER GREEN FEES, GOLF CART RENTAL, LUNCH AND MORE.

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.hillcrestgolf.com