Community Calendar

Durango Aikido invites adults 18 and up to learn Aikido. Win the battles within as Aikido teaches self-refinement through self-defense. The 12-week course begins January 19th, 2026 and offers several affordable pricing packages. Durango Aikido is a 501c3 nonprofit proudly serving the community since 2002. Details and registration at durangoaikido.com or text/call Jenny at 970-426-5257.

Beginning writers and seasoned procrastinators are invited to a 2-part writing class with award-winning local author Jenny Mason. Learn how 20 minutes of daily writing wards off brain aging and relieves anxiety, according to recent neuroscience. Discover the secret of forming a daily writing habit and more. This class meets January 20th and 27th, 12-1:15pm at the Rec Center. Details and registration at jynnemason.com/book-online.

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!

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!

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime January 9 - February 28, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70. His show features southwest landscapes, and is free to the public Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 9.

The Pine River Library invites the public to their monthly "Bookmarks" Book Discussion group on the second Wednesday of each month at 2PM. The April selection is: "The Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall and in May: "One of Us is Lying," by Karen McManus. Details are at prlibrary.org.

This month's book is The Phoenix Crown by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn

BookMarks is open to all adults in the Pine River Valley. The Library provides the books, the discussion leader and a place to meet each month.

BookMarks meets at the library the second Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm.

Stop by the library to request a copy of the current book!

For a current list of book club books visit: https://prlibrary.org/bookmarks-book-club/

The Fort Lewis Mesa book club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Fort Lewis Mesa Library. All are welcome! Please see our website for this month's book selection.

Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Join the Teen Advisory Group! Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends, and hang out!