Community Calendar

Volunteers of America's Scavenger Hunt for the Future takes place from August 22nd through September 22nd. Participants will solve clues, photo and video challenges, and explore downtown Durango. The event culminates with an awards ceremony on Saturday, September 25th at Buckley Park from 10:30 until noon. Proceeds benefit the Southwest Safehouse and Durango Community Shelter. Details are at voacolorado.org.

The Durango Flea Market is an open air market providing a fun and unique shopping experience . Unusual and hard to find items are always featured here along side anything else you might need for great prices. This family oriented event provides a fun and free outing every Sunday!

The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County presents "Camp For Kids" through September 30th. Participants can camp anywhere: in a tent, an RV, on a boat, or in the backyard. Campers will receive a Camp Swag Bag and social media assets to promote their adventure and inspire donations to support the Club's healthy lifestyle programs. Details and registration are at bgclaplata.org and at 970-946-6376.

The Durango Food Bank has launched a "Self-Select" Food Pantry. The food bank has become an essential resource in La Plata County for families struggling with food insecurity and more information is at durangoareafoodbank.org.

Habitat for Humanity is building a duplex in Bayfield, and volunteers are needed. Volunteers do not need specific skills, and onsite supervision and support is available. The jobsite is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 to 4. More information is at habitatlaplata.org and at 970-382-2215.

The Juniper School is a Kindergarten through 5th grade regional, free public charter school. We are located in Durango's BODO district and accept students from all surrounding areas. We are currently enrolling in all grades! At Juniper, students engage in rigorous Montessori inspired curriculum, while learning about community-building, mindfulness and their whole unique selves. Juniper prioritizes student health by wearing masks indoors, and focusing on outdoor play and learning. Check us out on our website, or email or call to learn more.

An exhibit of stories from Working for Racial Equality's "Saying The Unsaid" project is on view at the Ruby Sisson Library in Pagosa Springs through the end of October. Guidelines on submission and a drop box are available at the library. Stories may also be submitted at workingforracialequality.org.

The Pine River Library in Bayfield offers a wide variety of events and classes, including: Yoga Flow, Kid's Storytime, Teen Lounge, Gamer Club, Full Body Fit and many more. Details are available at prlibrary.org.

An exhibit of stories from Working for Racial Equality's "Saying The Unsaid" project is on view at the Ruby Sisson Library in Pagosa Springs through the end of October. Guidelines on submission and a drop box are available at the library. Stories may also be submitted at workingforracialequality.org.

Drop in every week to read books, sing songs, and make a craft! All ages welcome!