Community Calendar

Beginning writers and seasoned procrastinators are invited to a 2-part writing class with award-winning local author Jenny Mason. Learn how 20 minutes of daily writing wards off brain aging and relieves anxiety, according to recent neuroscience. Discover the secret of forming a daily writing habit and more. This class meets January 20th and 27th, 12-1:15pm at the Rec Center. Details and registration at jynnemason.com/book-online.

Durango Aikido invites adults 18 and up to learn Aikido. Win the battles within as Aikido teaches self-refinement through self-defense. The 12-week course begins January 19th, 2026 and offers several affordable pricing packages. Durango Aikido is a 501c3 nonprofit proudly serving the community since 2002. Details and registration at durangoaikido.com or text/call Jenny at 970-426-5257.

Beginning writers and seasoned procrastinators are invited to a 2-part writing class with award-winning local author Jenny Mason. Learn how 20 minutes of daily writing wards off brain aging and relieves anxiety, according to recent neuroscience. Discover the secret of forming a daily writing habit and more. This class meets January 20th and 27th, 12-1:15pm at the Rec Center. Details and registration at jynnemason.com/book-online.

Durango Aikido invites adults 18 and up to learn Aikido. Win the battles within as Aikido teaches self-refinement through self-defense. The 12-week course begins January 19th, 2026 and offers several affordable pricing packages. Durango Aikido is a 501c3 nonprofit proudly serving the community since 2002. Details and registration at durangoaikido.com or text/call Jenny at 970-426-5257.

In this informal, free meetup we create awareness and harmony between the mind and body that allows us to remove stress and anxiety. We use our breath to move deeper into our body while warming, lengthening, and strengthening our muscles.

All you need is a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some yoga tools such as blocks, a blanket and a strap are encouraged.

Stories, movement, and songs for 2-4 yr olds and their caregivers.

Stories, movement, and songs for 2 to 4 yr olds and their caregivers.

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.

Preschool participants will receive a free book and fun materials to support their learning journey (one per family, while supplies last).

To get the most benefit from the series, we encourage families to attend all six sessions.

The Community Foundation serving SW Colorado will host weekly Human Resource Power Hours, to cover everything nonprofits need to know to update and optimize their HR practices to meet the latest requirements.
The Zoom meetings take place at noon on Tuesdays from September 9th through October 14th.
swcommunityfoundation.org has details and registration.

The cost is $10/session or $50 for all 6. Attendees will be entered to win free HR services worth $500.

topics include employment law, successful onboarding, preventing conflict in the workplace, required HR policies, staff contracts, and building a culture of feedback.

STEAMsters Maker Club in the Fort Lewis Mesa Maker Lab, for grades 2-5. Registration required, please contact the library for more information.