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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.

for more information email cMSCOTT@FORTLEWIS.EDU

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

The American Indian Boarding School Research Project at History Colorado invites survivors, descendants, and families with connections to Federal Indian Boarding Schools to Community Listening Sessions in Durango. Join us Thursday, October 23 at Fort Lewis College and Monday, November 17 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Share your story, your family’s experience, and your recommendations for remembering and healing. A community meal will be provided. Visit h-co dot org slash listening dash sessions to learn more and RSVP.

A Community by Conversation event (FLC Water Week 2025 Kickoff!) - November 6th, 2025 A partnership between the Four Corners Water Center, SGM Engineering, the Southwestern Water Conservation District, and the FLC Political Engagement Project. Are you concerned about water, fire, and climate resilience in our community? Do you wish you could discuss these topics with local leaders and community members? Attend Water Connections 2025 to discuss our region's climate and water challenges, make your voice heard, and learn about how climate resilience looks different to each of us. Presenters: Aaron Kimple (Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University), Daryl Vigil (Jicarilla Apache Nation, Water and Tribes Initiative), Marsha Porter-Norton (La Plata County Commissioner), and Gerald Koppenhafer (Montezuma County Commissioner). 5-8 PM, FLC Student Union Ballroom. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided! Register today at fourcornerswater.org or swwcd.org! Four Corners Water Center contact: ccummins@fortlewis.edu water@fortlewis.edu Website: fourcornerswater.org

 A Benefit For iAM MUSIC Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 14 years of iAM MUSIC with a soulful Motown-inspired dinner and performance. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal artfully prepared to complement the timeless sounds of Motown, along with a special performance from iAM MUSIC students. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 6th ⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm 📍 Location: Mahogany Grille 💵 Cost: $150 per person www.iammusic.us iamjesse@iammusic.us

An Interactive Music Workshop with Kino Benally Thurs, November 6, 2025 6:30-8 p.m. Free Center of Southwest Studies - Gallery https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Contact: Cristie Scott, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7333 The Center of Southwest Studies is excited to host an immersive workshop exploring connections between sound, music, and the land with Diné musician, Kino Benally (@djbeeso). Participants will have a behind-the-scenes experience learning how Kino creates music using software like Ableton, then step outside to discover sounds in the environment—anything from rustling leaves to striking stones. Each participant will contribute a unique sound, which Kino will record and mix into a collaborative song created during the workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring an instrument, or any objects that create sound! Kino Benally is a Diné musician, producer, sound engineer and artist from Shiprock, New Mexico. His work prioritizes collaborating with indigenous peoples and strengthening contemporary indigenous voices. Kino's music has been featured on KEXP's song of the day and has been featured on CBC radio based in Canada. Kino frequently teaches workshops on sound and creativity to indigenous youth, with past collaborations with Native American Community Academy, Dził Ditł'ooí School of; Empowerment Action and Perseverance, Paper Rocket Productions, Survival of the First Voices, and many others. He has also worked as a composer/performer with Dancing Earth (a First Nations Dance Company), PBS mini-series "Class of '27," "Moroni for President", "Mr. Navajo," & “America Reframed” to challenge his artistry and teaching methods, between workshops and community organizing.

UNHOUSED IN DURANGO will be presented by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 7th at VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave in Durango).  Attend a forum where several community members experiencing homelessness will tell their stories and answer audience questions.  Get a better perspective and put a face to your homeless neighbor, friend, or co-worker.  Bring a dish to share (in a disposable container) and stay for a potluck dinner at 6:30.  Leftovers will be given to the panelists.  We hope you’ll take this opportunity to get to know your neighbors and share with folks who live outside in Durango.