Oct 08 Wednesday
The Good Food Collective and Durango Tool Library have teamed up to help with local fruit harvesting, to reduce human-bear conflict, eliminate food waste, and directly address food security.More information is at goodfoodcollective.org.
email outreach@goodfoodcollective.org.
Oct 09 Thursday
Workout using your own body weight or light hand weights to work all the body parts! The free classes are always similar in style but always different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need a yoga mat & light hand weights. If you don’t have them, they are extras that can be used. Each class is around 35 min. long. Modifications are always available. It’s always a fun, upbeat, encouraging, and a great workout. Taught by Tammy Williams, certified fitness instructor. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Follow us on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more info. Note: sometimes this class may be held outside in the Library Park!
Registration is open for West Slope Startup Week, celebrating rural entrepreneurs and taking place from October 6th through 10th in downtown Durango. The events are free, but registration is required. More information is at startupcolorado.org.
Five days of ideas, connection, and collaboration.
This 'conference' is unlike any other! It is FREE and 'a la carte', meaning you get to choose your own adventure; come to as much or as little as you like. Sessions are hosted in Downtown Durango at various venues.
If you run your business, started your business, or want to start a business, there is something in here for you.
You can see a public view of the agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/WSSW25Program
When you're ready to dive in, registration is required (and free): https://tinyurl.com/WSSW25Register
The Good Food Collective invites the public to help with apple harvesting leading up to the October 11th Apple Day Festival.A list of available dates and times is available at goodfoodcollective.org.
There are many free fruit harvest events in the Durango area over the next four weeks. Sign up for the dates that interest you, and we'll follow up with details about what to bring, and the event location.
Harvest dates/times:
Sept 19th 10 - 12:30Sept 21st 9 - 12Sept 21st 2 - 5Sept 23rd 10 - 12:30Sept 23rd 5 - 7Sept 26th 10 - 12:30Sept 30th 10 - 12:30Sept 30th 5-7Oct 3rd 10 - 12:30Oct 7th 10 - 12:30Oct 7th 5 - 7Oct 10th 10 - 12:30
The Durango School District will host a Career Fair - with multiple positions available - from 9 until 2 on Thursday, October 9th at 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, in Bodo Park.Durango.schoolspring.com has more information.
Open positions include teachers, behavioral health providers, classroom assistants, bus drivers, administrative assistants, custodians, security staff, substitutes, coaches, and more.
Both full- and part-time roles are available. Employees working at least 24 hours per week are eligible for full benefits.
The Gathering of Warriors is presented by the Diné Naazbaa Partnership and Firebase Committee. Over the course of this multi-day event, we will host a standdown offering vital resources, connections to VA benefits, meaningful information, and heartfelt appreciation—fostering camaraderie, healing, and support within a traditional grassroots environment. This will be a space for warriors to gather to build bonds and feel at ease, while bringing outside agencies together to recognize where our warriors come from. Welcome to veterans and their families from all nations, all branches, and all eras! This event is free to attend, but each attendee must register. Registration ends October 2, 2025.
In this informal, free meetup we create awareness and harmony between the mind and body that allows us to remove stress and anxiety. We use our breath to move deeper into our body while warming, lengthening, and strengthening our muscles.
All you need is a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some yoga tools such as blocks, a blanket and a strap are encouraged.