Community Calendar

Bake three dozen of your favorite cookie, swap them with everyone else's varieties, and then you'll go home with a diverse and delicious platter of cookies!

Things are a little different in this Cookbook Club: You can choose whatever recipe you want, from wherever you want for you cookies!

Space is limited, please register!

https://durangopubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/12113822

Need some time to make presents for your friends and family away from prying eyes? Need a last-minute gift idea? Join us on December 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 for a DIY gift-making get-together for teens! We will be making scented bath salts that anyone can enjoy. Whether you are working on your own gift ideas or want to try your hands at being a bath artisan, it’ll be a festive time! Ages 12 to 17.

Come make a DIY herbal heat pad for soothing warmth this winter!

We'll fill pretty fabric patches with rice and essential oils or dried herbs. Great as a winter gift.

Almohadillas térmicas de hierbas caseras: Crea tu propia almohadilla térmica de hierbas para disfrutar de una calidez reconfortante para el inverno. Rellenaremos bonitos trozos de tela con arroz y acietes esenciales o hierbas secas. Un regalo invernal perfecto.

The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers present "The Majesty of Christmas" on Friday, December 19th at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Durango, with 2 performances: at 4 and 7PM.
Sanjuansymphony.org has tickets and details.

Chamber ensembles share beloved carols, holiday classics, and festive surprises that capture the true spirit of Christmas.

Experience the warmth of the season in an intimate concert of chamber music and voices. The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers join with chamber ensembles to share beloved carols, holiday classics, and festive surprises that capture the true spirit of Christmas.

Bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookies and wear a fun holiday hat!

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Coca-Cola Bear are making a special stop at Purgatory Resort on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Join the visit on Ski Beach between runs, bring the kids, and capture classic Santa photos while enjoying a festive afternoon at the base area.

Purgatory Resort hosts its traditional New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. The evening begins with a torchlit skiing parade as ski instructors and mountain patrol descend to the base area carrying torches. A fireworks show follows to close out the celebration. Guests are invited to gather at Ski Beach to watch the parade and fireworks as the resort marks its 60th anniversary.

Iam Music presents a New Year’s Eve – African Dance Party, with Zimbabwean percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader Blessing Bled Chimanga, along with the Eli Emmitt Band and DJ Panacea.
Doors open at 8 at the Durango Arts Center.
More information is at iammusic.us.

Tickets:
-$50 Pre-sale
-$55 Day Of Show
-$75 VIP- Tickets include: front row seating, 1 bottle of champagne per table for 2 (two tickets/seats), an authentic African souvenir.