Friday, Jan 30, 6:00 AM - Friday, May 22, 6:00 PM
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Forests to Faucets professional development for educators to be held June 4th- 5th at Fort Lewis College A free, professional development workshop for teachers and educators will be offered June 4th-5th, 2026 at Fort Lewis College. This workshop: Forests to Faucets: My Water Comes from the San Juan Mountains is offered in partnership by Mountain Studies Institute, San Juan Mountains Association, and Water Information Program. Participating teachers will have the opportunity to wear the “student hat” as they explore relevant topics in forest health and water ecology. Teachers will sample place-based field trips, will do hands-on activities, and learn from water professionals, all of which they can bring back to their students and classrooms next fall. All participants will receive free lunch, a shared drive of all teaching materials, a kit of classroom materials, and a certificate for 16 hours of professional development. Drought and water shortages are quickly becoming prominent issues facing our youth. Through this workshop, teachers will gain skills to help their students understand our water future through fun, interactive ways! Among the expert speakers presenting at the workshop will be staff from the City of Durango. Teachers will learn first-hand about current measures the city treats and manages our water supply. Registration is at https://www.mountainstudies.org/foreststofaucets and requires a $50 deposit, which will be refunded after completion of the workshop. Please direct all questions to jewell@mountainstudies.org. Registration closes May 22nd, 2026.
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Thursday, Mar 26, 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 14, 5:00 PM
The Durango Arts Center presents youth theater camps for children in kindergarten through second grade, Thursdays from 4-5 pm, March 26 - May 14. Students will learn character creation, imaginative storytelling, music, and movement. The camp is $175 with full and half scholarships available. Register online at www.durangoarts.org
Friday, May 08, 12:00 PM - Monday, May 18, 4:00 PM
Virtual Open House *Any student or parent interested in the Southwest Colorado eSchool for the 26-27 school year please jump on the virtual open houses! We are your local online school who has been doing it right for 15 years! Check out the website for the links to the open houses. May 8th at 12pm May 18th at 12pm Cost-Free Southwest Colorado eSchool www.southwestcoloradoeschool.org Megs Johnson 970-403-0946
Sunday, May 10, 2:00 PM - Sunday, May 10, 5:00 PM
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.
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 PM - Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 PM
Parade of Projects (City of Durango) May 13, 5:30-7:30 at the Durango Library Come learn about some of the City's capital improvement projects slated for the next five years. Presentations will be given by public works, parks and recreation, and transportation, followed by a breakout session to learn more.
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 PM - Wednesday, May 13, 9:00 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
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 PM - Thursday, May 14, 7:30 PM
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.
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 PM
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The Engine Inside film screening with special guest. Megan Hottman Bike Durango annual film fundraiser Thurs., May 14, 5:30 doors, The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio Cost: $20 Tickets & info: www.bikedurango.org Contact: info@bikedurango.org Group ride from Buckley Park to The Powerhouse: Meet at 5 pm, roll 5:15 About the film, The Engine Inside: This film follows six everyday people from vastly different worlds who dedicate their lives to a simple, 200-year-old machine. Their trials and tribulations reveal the bicycle's unique power to change lives and help build a better world. Covering many different global issues—from climate change and indigenous trauma to socio-economic inequality and more livable cities —The Engine Inside sparks hope and agency in everyone it touches. About Megan Hottman: Megan Hottman is a self-described “bike evangelist,” attorney, athlete, lifelong cyclist, and advocate for safer streets. She gained national attention in 2015 after being profiled in Outside magazine and appearing on HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel to discuss the “bikes vs. cars” conflict. She later secured a Colorado record-setting civil verdict in the wrongful death case of her friend, Gwen Inglis. A two-time crash survivor herself, Megan understands the challenges cyclists face in America’s car-centric culture; her life’s work is to make cycling safer for everyone—because she believes bikes can save us, if we’ll let them.
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Saturday, May 16, 9:00 AM - Saturday, May 16, 10:30 AM
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
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM - Saturday, May 16, 12:00 PM
The League of Women Voters of La Plata County would like to announce the always popular Legislative Update, coming up on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 - noon at Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall #130. Our state legislators Representative Katie Stewart and Senator Cleave Simpson will give us the lowdown on what happened at the Colorado General Assembly this season.