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 45th Annual San Juan Medical Foundation Walkathon takes place in downtown Farmington on Saturday, September 13th.
Proceeds support the Connelly Hospitality House and the San Juan Medical Foundation.
Details are at sanjuanmedicalfoundation.com.

We will begin and end at Locke Street Eats (Locke Ave. & Main St.), and our route will take us through the heart of downtown Farmington.
• Check-In & Late registration - 7AM
• Kickoff activities - 7:45AM
• Walk begins at 8AM

Choose Your Path!
Whether you prefer a short stroll, a steady walk, or a more active pace, the Walkathon welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Choose the path that's right for you and enjoy a day filled with purpose and community spirit.

• Register to Walk: as an individual, team, or organization
• Sponsor a Walker
• Become a Volunteer
• Make a Donation
• Collect Donations: Ask friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, businesses, and corporations to sponsor your walk.

Don’t Miss Out On The Fun!
Raise $50.00 or more to receive a commemorative t-shirt! The Walkathon is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event. Join us in our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of people in the Four Corners community.

The 14th Annual Southwest Early Childhood Conference College takes place on Saturday, September 13, from 8 to 5 in the Fort Lewis College Student union Ballroom.
Swearlychildhoodconference.org has more information.

A full-day event focused on supporting relationships through joyful connections in early childhood education, with keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Goff, breakout sessions, regional networking, plus a catered breakfast & lunch.

Attendees will earn 6.5 professional development hours while exploring the theme of Wonder & Wisdom.

- $65

swececonference@gmail.com
970-247-0760

This event is a regional partnership of Fort Lewis College, Montelores Early Childhood Council, Early Childhood Council of Archuleta and La Plata Counties

Chimney Rock Through the Ages Tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the area through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people.

Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 8:00-10:30 AM

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

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

Join Mike Foster for periodic outings to look for and identify birds. Mike likes to share his knowledge of interesting facts about particular species, and discuss why birds are important.

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.

Community Family Yoga

The Animas Museum will host "Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibit" at 10AM on Saturday, September 13th.

partnered with History Colorado, the exhibit tells the story of how Ute Indians have used a variety of skills to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.

The Ute people are Colorado’s longest continuous residents. The exhibit includes maps of Ute homelands, historic and contemporary photos, and quotes from Ute elders and youth.

Visitors can explore hands-on activities (engineering a stick shelter, creating a beadwork pattern, testing woven materials, and matching plants with their uses) that highlight how Ute people solved problems in the past and still do today.

The Sunflower Theatre in Cortez will host IN BEAUTY & IN SORROW: WRITING POEMS AS A TOOL FOR MEETING THE ALL OF IT, with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on Saturday, September 13th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. A half day writing workshop. For more information, registration, and tickets go to sunflowertheatre.org.

Growing Spaces' 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Event and Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, September 13th. The public is invited and activities will include a photo booth, tie-dye t-shirts, dried flower arranging, and children’s activities. Growingspaces.com has more information.

The morning session is geared to existing Growing Dome Owners. Paonia Soil Co., the Extension Office, and the Growing Spaces crew will be on hand to answer gardening questions. The afternoon sessions will include a presentation on food preservation from the Archuleta County Extension Office. Admission is free.