Community Calendar

Author, journalist ultra runner Katie Arnold will be in conversation with local writer Heather Hansman. Arnold is a longtime journalist and bestselling author of Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World: Zen and the Art of Running Free (2024), a finalist for the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, which tells the story of a traumatic wilderness accident and her path to healing. Her critically acclaimed memoir, Running Home, was published in 2019.

The public is invited to the Powerhouse annual fall fundraiser, "STEAM Fest." The event takes place from 6 to 9 on Friday, October 10th, and will include science demonstrations, live music from The Monkberries, an auction, plus dinner and drinks. Powsci.org has more information.

This is a 21 and over event.
dinner by Et Voila Catering and specialty drinks.
Mystical Or Magical Attire Is Encouraged!
Tickets: Individual: $60, Table of Four: $350

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association will host the free lecture "Exploring Astronomy and Culture at Chimney Rock" at 6PM on Friday, October 10th at the Archuleta County CSU extension building. Chimneyrockco.org has more information.

with world-renowned archaeoastronomer Dr. J. McKim “Kim” Malville, professor emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Malville has spent decades studying sacred sites worldwide and was among the first in centuries to document the Major Lunar Standstill at Chimney Rock.

In this engaging talk, he will explore the connections between astronomy, architecture, and spiritual life at Chimney Rock, including solstice alignments, the 1054 supernova, and the building of Great Houses by Chacoan masons.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated to support CRIA’s ongoing educational programming.

Stillwater Music is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a series of concerts: at 7PM on Friday, October 10th featuring the Groovecasters & MojoBirds. More information is at stillwatermusic.org.

Mojo Birds:
Roots Rock, Soul, and Afro-Peruvian vibes.

GrooveCasters:
an advanced adult student band at Stillwater... funk, jazz, rock, and pop.

The Bayfield Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 8 until noon - and on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 - at 1328 County Road 501, through October 25th.

Free, family friendly event
Local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, live music, playground, artisans, food trucks, honey.

Fall Community Yard Sale
Three Springs Neighborhood
Saturday, October 11, 2025
8am-2pm
Look for the homes/garages with balloons or a sign. Times vary per household.

LPEA is coming to the Durango Farmers Market!

Check out the LPEA booth on Main Avenue near Buckley Park on Saturday, October 11th, during the 2nd Saturdays on Main Farmers Market and Apple Days Festival!

Stop by for a fun and educational morning with hands-on learning, energy tips and family fun:

- High-Voltage Arc Demo: Watch our lineworkers bring electricity to life with a live safety and power demonstration.
- Monster Detective Collective: Kids can enjoy coloring activities, collect monster-themed stickers, and take home fun giveaways—all while learning how energy works in our homes and community.
- Beneficial Electrification Booth: Learn how electricity is powering a cleaner, more efficient future with heat pumps, EVs, and other technologies that save energy, money, and the environment.

The 17th Annual Apple Festival takes place at Buckley Park in Durango from 9 until noon on Saturday, October 11th.
Events will include apple pressing, a pie-eating contest, live music from the Mojo Birds, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Goodfoodcollective.org has more information.

Freshly pressed, local cider will be available for a suggested donation. All proceeds support Apple Days and The Good Food Collective’s Food Security Efforts.

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.

Come join us to buy beautiful lap quilts, place mats, and other crafts, then indulge at our bake sale. This event funds charity work throughout the Four Corners and beyond.