Community Calendar

The Good Food Collective invites the public to help with apple harvesting leading up to the October 11th Apple Day Festival.
A list of available dates and times is available at goodfoodcollective.org.

There are many free fruit harvest events in the Durango area over the next four weeks. Sign up for the dates that interest you, and we'll follow up with details about what to bring, and the event location.

Harvest dates/times:

Sept 19th 10 - 12:30
Sept 21st 9 - 12
Sept 21st 2 - 5
Sept 23rd 10 - 12:30
Sept 23rd 5 - 7
Sept 26th 10 - 12:30
Sept 30th 10 - 12:30
Sept 30th 5-7
Oct 3rd 10 - 12:30
Oct 7th 10 - 12:30
Oct 7th 5 - 7
Oct 10th 10 - 12:30

Tours of Yucca House National Monument will be offered on the following dates in October: 5th, 12th, 18th and 19th.
Those interested may meet at 9AM at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez, then carpool to the site.

Wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots and long pants. Total tour time, including carpooling, is 3 hours. Meet at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez for a brief orientation talk.

The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.

Dates: Daily, June 1 thru October 15, 2025
Time: 10:00am -12:00pm

Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

Drop in to connect with other families/caregivers and foster a playful environment for preschool aged kids.

Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and a play space are provided.

The Great House Tour goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.

Dates: every day in July
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $6 Kids / $12 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

The Blue Star Moms of Durango and the Colorado Gold Star Project will host a "Hall of Heroes" at the Durango VFW, from Friday through Sunday, October 3rd through 5th. The public is invited to view the exhibits, experience the Color Guard on Saturday at 9:30 am, and hear from guest speakers.

The Hall of Heroes and Silent Auction hours are Noon - 8 pm Friday, Saturday from 8 am - 8 pm, and 8 am - Noon on Sunday. Auction and cash donations can be made by calling Jill at 970-946-0870. All proceeds support the 2026 Healing Conference for Gold Star families. Both organizations provide support to families with sons and daughters in active US military service, or to families who have had a child die while engaged in active duty.

The Durango Arts Center presents “Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air” through October 25, 2025 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. 44 works by local artists are on exhibit along with 10 entries from the Quick Draw competition. Most of the works are for sale. Gallery hours are Noon – 6:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday. Details are at www.durangoarts.org

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.

All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.