Community Calendar

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.

The San Juan Symphony is celebrating their 40th season. Tickets and details are available at sanjuansymphony.org.

First-time subscribers receive 50% off in Durango and 25% off in Farmington.

The Southwest Colorado eSchool your free, LOCAL, accredited, rigorous, and flexible 6th-12th grade ONLINE school! We serve only the LOCAL districts including Dove Creek, Montezuma-Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Durango, Silverton, Bayfield, Ignacio, and Archuleta. Our virtual, public school has been serving our community for over 14 years.

Inquire today about enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.

Summer in Colorado is what dreams are made of, and San Juan Mountains Association is thrilled to announce Summer Adventure Camps in Pagosa Springs! Open to 6th through 8th graders on July 28 - August 1st.

We’ll spend our days hiking and exploring the San Juan mountains, rock climbing on our unique geology, and earning a beach day floating Stand-Up paddle boards at Pagosa Lakes. Join us for a week of fun-in-the-sun and high country adventures!

Registration information can be found at:
https://sjma.org/pagosa-summer-camps

For more information, please contact our Pagosa Education Specialist at:
bletchworth@sjma.org

Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock.

Dates: August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Time: 8:00 – 10:15 AM

Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Previous Address: 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO
Updated Address: 30841 State Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

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!

Carve Wars brings together elite chainsaw artists from across the U.S. to transform massive logs into stunning works of art—live and in real time. This high-energy, family-friendly event is free to attend and makes for an unforgettable summer mountain experience.

🎟️ Raffle & Auctions:
Don’t miss your chance to take home a masterpiece! Enter the raffle on Saturday for a chance to win a free carving—winner drawn during the Saturday auction. Plus, auctions on both Saturday and Sunday give you the opportunity to bid on your favorite creations and bring home a unique piece of handcrafted art.

🪓 Event Schedule:

Friday, August 1: Carving from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday, August 2: Carving from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Auction at 3:00 PM

Sunday, August 3: Carving from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Auction at 1:00 PM

Bring the whole family, enjoy the mountain setting, and witness the power and precision of chainsaw artistry at its best!

Art classes for adults and youth continue at the Durango Arts Center in comic book creation, stained glass, adult portrait painting, figure drawing, pottery and more. Details and registration are at durangoarts.org.

San Juan Mountains Association will host weekly Friday Nature Walks, starting July 4th and continuing through the end of August. Those interested should meet at the Andrews Lake parking area at 10AM. More information is a sjma.org.

A crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains.

The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather.