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BEGINNING MARCH 6^TH, THE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST STUDIES WILL FEATURE AN EXHIBIT TITLED “A LEGACY OF GIFTS: 60 YEARS OF THE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST STUDIES.” THIS EXHIBIT WILL RUN THROUGH NOVEMBER.

THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THIS EXHIBIT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY MARCH 6^TH AT 4:30 P.M. and will feature artwork, arhives and other items donated to the center over the last six decades.

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4 the Children 4 the Children, a non-profit organization based in Durango, is looking for dedicated community volunteers to assist with its mission: to support children in Southwest Colorado who have experienced abuse, neglect, and family-related trauma, and to protect childhood today for stronger families tomorrow. Volunteers are needed in two program areas at 4 the Children. Volunteers in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program advocate through the family court for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers advocate for safe and permanent homes and serve as the voice of a child or sibling group in the court system. These volunteers build positive relationships with their assigned children, respect the confidentiality of the court process, and assist family court judges in making informed decisions about the children. CASA volunteers are needed now for children in La Plata County and Montezuma County. Volunteers in the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time (SEPT) program assist in providing a nurturing and safe environment for children and parents to do supervised visitation or exchanges. SEPT volunteers supervise parenting time and provide a safe place for children and their non-custodial parent to visit. Through safe exchanges, SEPT volunteers provide a safe place for children to transition between parents and homes to reduce high-conflict interactions. Supervised visits and exchanges occur at the 4 The Children office in Durango. If you are interested in volunteering, making a donation, or just learning more, please visit our website at 4thechild.org or call us at (970) 259-0310.

Project RUN Leadership Training October 15 thru November 19th | Wednesdays | 3:00 - 5:00 | Hybrid (in-person & online) Free career training for leaders at any level! Available in Ignacio, Pagosa Springs, and Durango. It’s designed for anyone ready to strengthen their management skills, re-enter the workforce, or take on new responsibilities. Learn more at Projectrunco.work Louise Snodgrass, louise@yeslpc.com

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m Durango Public Library Lit Fest Workshop: Poet Laureate Word Honey: Join us for an evening of writing and reading poetry at the Library with Esther Belin and Zoe Golden.

The Farmers Table: Growing Food & Community
An evening of chef–farm pairings with six small-plate tapas, a welcome drink (additional cocktails + zero-proof available), live music, and a curated silent auction featuring local experiences and goods. Guests mingle as plates arrive, hear short stories from each chef and partnering grower/producer, and we’ll share a brief update on DFM priorities.

Durango Public Library 1900 E 3rd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-375-3380 https://www.durangoco.gov/Library FREE October 16, 6:00 p.m .- 8:00 p.m.: Durango Public Library Lit Fest Author Keynote Event: Peter Heller: Join Colorado adventure writer and novelist Peter Heller for our 2025 Literature Festival Author Keynote event! The evening will start at 6pm with an author meet and greet with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, followed by an author talk and book signing. A Zoom link will be available for those not able to attend in person

Durango Public Library Lit Fest Workshop: How to Write a Great First Page: With Candace Nadon, associate English professor, Fort Lewis College. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the factors necessary to make a great first page of a novel, no matter the genre, and examine those factors in action in some stellar first pages. We’ll also spend some time writing and workshopping our own first pages, so please come with your novel ideas. his session is designed not only to help you begin the kind of novel that readers can’t put down but inspire you to submit to the Durango Public Library’s November First Page Contest! Space is limited, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

The 16th annual Gothla Belly Dance Show Friday, October 17th at 7pm, doors open at 6:30 Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East 2nd Ave $15 at the door Brought to you by Mataholla Moon Belly Dance Troupe.