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.

Learn food safety requirements to be able to start your own at-home food business. $50 fee, pre-registration required. Please contact the library to register.

Community Family Yoga

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime January 9 - February 28, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70. His show features southwest landscapes, and is free to the public Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 9.

Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels!

Freshen up your yarn stash for the new year! Bring some yarn to give away and go home with new yarn. We'll also be having our normal meeting at the same time, so bring your project to work on!

The Animas Museum's Second Saturday Seminar series continues at 1PM on January 10th with the talk "Railhead Animas City: To Be or Not To Be," by local historian Robert McDaniel. The event will also be available on Zoom. Details are at animasmuseum.org.

learn about Animas City's start 150 years ago. His talk will bust some myths about early Animas City and Durango. There is no charge for this hybrid event which will be recorded. Watch live at the Museum or on Zoom -- register for a Zoom link at animasmuseum.org/events.html.

OPEN MIC @ ANIMAS CITY THEATRE! Every Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Sign up starts @ 5:30 PM. Music and Comedy! FREE, No Cover. 21+ Professional sound, and backline drum kit, bass amp and guitar amp available. Bands are welcomed and encouraged. Collaboration and supportive artistic environment. Hosted by Ryan & Galen.

San Juan College continues their Cinematheque "Saturday at the Movies" series at 7PM on January 10th, with the "Maltese Falcon" at the Connie Gotsch Theatre.

All tickets $5 - FREE POPCORN! Movie starts at 7pm, preshow activities (including a Humphrey Bogart impression contest!) start at 6:30pm.

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.