May 18 Saturday
Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Topics covered include: Budget, Credit, Insurance, Lending, Down payment Assistance Programs, Real Estate, Inspection, and Home Maintenance. Space is limited. To register please visit: www.homesfund.org.
The West Slope Westies present a 6-week beginner Swing Dance class at the Smiley Building, beginning Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30pm. Details and registration are available at westslopewesties.com.
This fun swing style pivots around a stretch and boing dynamic and it is danced around the world. Registration includes a weekly practice lab to perfect your grooves and moves. Full details and sign-up are available at westslopewesties.com. Text or call 970-880-1565 with questions.
An ecletic blend of hand crafted work by local artisans. Start your holidays with friends, good cheer and door prizes!
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington presents the High Desert Games Senior Olympics. Registration opens Monday, February 12th and the games run March 15th through May 31st. The Games are open to those 50 years and up - and will feature table tennis, darts, bocce ball, and field day... to shuffleboard, pickleball, chess, and more. Sign up is at fmtn.org/BDSC or in person at the Senior Center.
(208 N Wall Ave). Registration is $15 before March 31 and $20 after March 31. Participants will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last) and registration will remain open throughout the duration of the games. For more info call (505) 599-1380.
The San Juan Mountains Association invites the public to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, May 18th with a guided spring wildflower hike at Sand Canyon. The hours are 9 until noon and details are at sjma.org.
We will be going for a hike (no more than 5 miles) on moderate terrain. Along the way we will observe and learn about the flowers in bloom, as well as learn about the area’s geology and human history.
The Pine River Library Garden Club’s annual Plant Exchange takes place from 9 until 1 on Saturday, May 18th.
Bring a plant, take a plant or make a donation and take a plant. Only cash payments will be accepted at the event.
The Garden Club of Durango will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 10:30 on Saturday morning, May 18th, at La Plata County Fairgrounds. Proceeds are used to maintain the gardens at Santa Rita Park.
Plants are from local members' gardens. A large selection of irises, labeled by color, will be available.
The San Juan Mountains Association's Durango Nature Center is once again open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 until 2. Sjma.org has more information.
This 140-acre conservation easement is situated along the Florida River, this special place traverses riparian, sagebrush, and pinyon juniper ecosystems. With hiking trails, river play, a picnic pavilion, interpretive trails, a nesting bird walk and more. No pets, please.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Meetings are online via Zoom only. Call Aurora at 970-382-1848 for link.
Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house at 9:30 on Saturday, May 18th. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated area that is normally closed to the public to protect fragile archaeological resources. The tour is limited to the first 15 participants who sign up at 505-334-6174.
The program will last approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours. Participants should arrive 5-10 minutes before the program start time.Participants will be walking about ½ mile on uneven dirt and woodchip surfaces during the tour. The trail is not wheelchair accessible. We recommend sturdy walking shoes, plenty of water, and sun protection. Food and beverages other than water are not allowed on this trail. Pets are not allowed. Participants should be at least 9 years old.
Call the Aztec Ruins visitor center at 505-334-6174 to reserve a space.
For more information visit our park Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AztecRuinsNM/) and click on Events, or visit our website at www.nps.gov/azru.