Community Calendar

On the 15th of every month at 3pm, we host a live virtual tour on Zoom to learn about Heartwood, see our beautiful little slice of paradise, meet community members, and have your questions answered – all without having to actually make a trip to Heartwood.
Details
Registration Required: Please register by sending an email to heartwoodcohousing@gmail.com.
Day: On the 15th of every month.
Time: 5:00 Eastern, 4:00 Central, 3:00 Mountain, 2:00 Pacific
Where: On Zoom. Zoom will send you the link after you register.

The Durango Open Studio Tour kicks off from 5 to 7 on Friday, October 17th at 1135 Main Avenue.
The Tour takes place at artist studios
throughout Durango from 10 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday.
A digital map and details are at durangoopenstudiotour.com.

This free self-guided tour of local
artist studios is an opportunity to connect with artists on a different level.

Southwest La Plata Library District monthly board meeting, held in the Sunnyside Farms Market conference room, 300 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO. Additional information can be found at either library location or www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.

Climate Cafés are a space to share
thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis in community. These meetings are an
opportunity to build an ecosystem of community, to cultivate resilience, and to continue
to meet the unknown future from a place of connection - to self, community, and earth.
All are welcome. Program leader Hannah Smith holds a Masters in Social Work as well
as an Advanced Certificate in Ecotherapy. Learn more about Climate Cafes at
www.climate.cafe.

The Durango Public Library will host a "Tenant Rights" talk at 5:30 on Monday, October 20th.

Come learn about your rights as a tenant in the state of Colorado.

The Animas Valley Grange will host, “The Zia Tortilla Story” on Monday, October 20th at 6:30 pm. The founders of Zia Taqueria will speak on the history of this local business.

This event will be held at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:15 pm. Questions? Contact Deb Paulson (deborah.paulson@gmail.com or 970-317-8162).

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and the Durango Public Library invite parents,
caregivers, and their preschoolers to a free six-part workshop series focused on
preparing young children for kindergarten. Each session will explore important areas of
school readiness, with hands-on activities that build early literacy, math, motor, and
social-emotional skills.

Join us at Bread Downtown for a "nontraditional" book club, where the discussion is based
on a genre/topic rather than a specific book. There's no required reading for these
"nontraditional" book clubs, just a topic/genre to discuss and plenty of delicious snacks
to enjoy! This month we'll be chatting about scary, frightful, and creepy books in
celebration of spooky season. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

The San Juan County Historical Society presents a talk on the importance of Turquoise among the Navajo and Pueblo people of the southwest. The event takes place at 6PM on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Farmington Civic Center.

This presentation will take you on a journey from the ancient Egyptian royalty to the cultures of the Aztec empire and to the doorstep of the Navajo matriarchs who wear it perpetually.

Weekly Dart Tournament at Union Social House! 🎯 Join us every Thursday at Union Social House for an exciting Weekly Dart Tournament open to all skill levels! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking for some friendly competition, come test your aim, meet fellow dart enthusiasts, and enjoy a great time.