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New York's Gary Simons brings his hilariously quick-witted, introspective, and effortlessly clean comedy to the Durango Arts Center Saturday, April 25 at 7pm - just $25! Gary’s act is featured at iconic clubs in New York City, including The Stand and Hollywood Improv, and he was the tour opener for Mike Birbiglia’s ‘Working It Out’ tour. His rapid ascent in the industry was further solidified when he was named a Comic to Watch in the 2024 New York Comedy Festival. We are incredibly excited to welcome his comedy to Durango this year.

Great Decisions Durango discussion Facilitator Mike Todt will present background materials and lead the discussion: "U.S. - China Relations in the New Trump Era." Durango Public Library May 5 - 11:45 a.m. to 01:45 p.m. Free Great Decisions Durango www.gddurango.org Lyle Hancock lylehancock54@gmail.com

4th Annual Manna Garden Plant Sale -We are excited to announce Manna's 4th Annual Plant Sale. We will be selling a wide variety of vegetable and flower starts for your garden. The sale kicks off Friday May 8th from 10 AM - 6 PM and continues Saturday May 9th from 9 AM - 4 PM. Please support Manna's effort to grow more fresh, nutrient dense, and cuturally important vegetables for our community by contributing to our sale. - May 8th 10 AM - 6 PM, May 9th 9 AM - 4 PM - FREE - Manna - www.mannasoupkitchen.org - garden@mannasoupkitchen.com

🎾 DHS Boys Tennis Fundraiser. | May 9., Saturday, 10am -1pm | Open to all ages! No racket? No problem. Bring a friend, play, and support DHS Boys Tennis. Raffle prizes + fun for everyone. Raffle items include lessons, camps, and local eatery gift cards - must be present to win! Come play and support DHS Boys Tennis. Suggested donation $10–$50 All ages are welcome, we're hoping to draw folks of all ages and inspire people to get on the courts! Bring your middle school aged kids interested in playing tennis. We're asking for donations, minimum of $10 to participate, but any amount goes. WE'll also be selling raffle tickets at the door $5 each, or 5 for $20. more info at: durangoboystennis@durangomcmillans.com venmo and Paypal and cash accepted I am the promoter: Brenda Armstrong: 970-779-8556 kbiarmstrong2@icloud.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

 Rebate and Energy Help Sessions Get one-on-one guidance from our energy experts! We're excited to support your plans and your budget in 2026 with answers for your energy-use questions and help with getting the most value from our rebate options this year. Thursday, June 11, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM The Community Room at the Ignacio Library FREE La Plata Electric https://lpea.coop/events/office-hours-rebate-and-energy-help-session-ignacio-library

Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026 Hosted by the Mancos Creative District, BurroFest celebrates the spirited nature of burros through art and interaction. The 2026 event is a "Burro Birthday Bash" honoring Colorado's 150th anniversary, with a themed obstacle course representing state history. Attendees can enjoy live art demonstrations, costumed burros, and educational exhibits. The festivities begin on June 20th at 10:00 AM, followed by the obstacle course at 10:30 AM and the Beverage Pasture opening at noon. This is a free event hosted on Grand Avenue in Mancos, Colorado. https://burrofest.com/ events@mancoscreativedistrict.com

Summer Solstice Window Viewing & Sunrise Cyanotypes" Hosted by the Center of Southwest Studies Sunday, June 21, 2026 5:45 –7:30 a.m. CSWS Gallery Free + Open to All Light refreshments provided Parking on campus is free during the summer, May to August. Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7333 Join us in celebrating the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21. At the dawn of the solstice, a spiral of sunlight from the Center's solstice window makes its way across the gallery walls. Arrive early to ensure you don't miss the impressive display. As the sun reaches the building, you are invited to join us in making a cyanotype print in the Center’s courtyard! All supplies will be provided, but bringing personal knickknacks and small objects is encouraged. The solstice window is situated in the upper northeast corner of the Center's exhibition gallery. Created by Denver artist Scott Parsons through Colorado’s Art in Public Places Program, the window was designed to integrate with the building’s architecture as a tribute to the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado. The spiral cast by the solstice window is visible for several weeks before and after the summer solstice but is sharpest on solstice morning. Moving with the rotation of the earth, the spiral makes its journey across the gallery wall, fading as the sun rises higher in the sky. The spiral is a significant symbol in the solstice markers of the Ancestral Puebloans of Southwest Colorado, reflecting their deep understanding of astronomy and their connection to the natural world. During the solstices and equinoxes, sunlight would interact with the spirals in specific ways, indicating the time of year. The Ancestral Puebloans relied on these markers to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops, as well as for scheduling important communal and religious activities. Spirals are thought to represent various concepts in Puebloan culture, including the journey of life, cycles of time, and the interconnectedness of all things. The alignment of these markers with celestial events reflects a spiritual connection to the cosmos. For the Ancestral Puebloans, the sun and its cycles were integral to their spiritual beliefs and practices, symbolizing renewal and the balance between earth and sky, among other things.