Apr 19 Friday
The Pagosa Environmental Film Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday at the Tennyson Event Center and will feature nine first-run films. The Friday Premiere Gala includes a catered gourmet dinner, live music with Steve Blechschmidt, a photography display and two award-winning films. Saturday's screenings start at 10AM. Tickets will be available at the door and online at pagosagreen.org.Proceeds benefit the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership, a nonprofit that manages greenhouses, gardens, and educational activities on the River Walk in downtown Pagosa Springs.
Premiere Gala wristbands allow guest into all films on Saturday. "Flyways: The Untold Story of Migratory Birds" won Best of Fest at Colorado Environmental Film Festival. "Flyways" explores the effects of climate change on Earth's bird populations. "The Covenant of the Salmon People," Best Feature, describes the relationship between the indigenous Nez Pearce people and the Snake River's endangered salmon.
Saturday's films begin at 10 am. Here's the line-up.10:00 am A Reason for Hope 10:05 am Documerica 11:10 am Paddle Tribal Waters (Klamath Youth) 11:20 am True Survivors Noonish RITUAL Food Truck is out back. 1:00 pm Flyways: The Untold Journey of Migratory Shorebirds 2:40 pm A Reason for Hope 2:45 pm Native Suns: Sacred Souls (Lakota) 3:05 pm Dark Sacred Night 3:25 pm Documerica 4:40 pm Paddle Tribal Waters (Klamath Youth)4:50 pm True Survivors 6:00 pm Requiem for a River (New Mexico)7:00 pm Covenant of the Salmon People (Nez Pearce)
Bob Hemenger @ The Springs Resort
Theater Ensemble Arts presents the play “Almost Maine” at the Totah Theatre in Farmington. Performances take place at 7:30PM on Friday and Saturday (4/19, 20, 26, 27) and at 2:30PM on Sunday, April 28th.
By John Cariani. On one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, the citizens of Almost—not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness—experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers.
Vinyl Lust “Good Time Rock and Roll Band”El Rancho Tavern Friday 4.19.24 8:30PM - 11:30PMCome join the band for an evening of Rock, Funk and Soul Music. No Cover!
Apr 20 Saturday
Alternative Horizons supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence - and they need volunteer advocates, including those who are bi-lingual, to staff their 24-Hour hotline. The next training dates are April 19th and 20th. Ongoing support is provided and more information is at 970-247-4374.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, their free and confidential 24-Hour hotline is 970-247-9619.
The Farmington Museum will host a WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE & CERTIFICATION CLASS on April 20th & 21st from 8 to 5. Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine at the Farmington Museum (3041 E Main St). Including the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions. Course is $280 and is open to participants age 16+. For more information email epilling@fmtn.org call (505) 599-1565 or visit the ORII Facebook page.
Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Topics covered include: Budget, Credit, Insurance, Lending, Down payment Assistance Programs, Real Estate, Inspection, and Home Maintenance. Space is limited. To register please visit: www.homesfund.org.
An ecletic blend of hand crafted work by local artisans. Start your holidays with friends, good cheer and door prizes!
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington presents the High Desert Games Senior Olympics. Registration opens Monday, February 12th and the games run March 15th through May 31st. The Games are open to those 50 years and up - and will feature table tennis, darts, bocce ball, and field day... to shuffleboard, pickleball, chess, and more. Sign up is at fmtn.org/BDSC or in person at the Senior Center.
(208 N Wall Ave). Registration is $15 before March 31 and $20 after March 31. Participants will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last) and registration will remain open throughout the duration of the games. For more info call (505) 599-1380.
The Four Corners office for Resource Efficiency presents a FREE Earth Day Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive event at La Plata Fairgrounds and the Durango Community Recreation Center from 9 to 3 on Saturday, April 20th. Details are at fourcore.org.
This event is intentionally inclusive and equitable, with the goal of providing the attendee an environment that promotes, educates, and provides all the necessary elements that creates a seamless purchasing process to aid in EV ownership. The event will have electric vehicles on-hand for test driving as well as presentations on all things EVs, such as EV anxiety- “Addressing the Elephant in the Room'', “Ask an Expert,” available tax incentives and rebates, and info on EV charger installation. EV owners will also be there to answer questions. This is a family-friendly event with food trucks and activities. Free transportation between sites provided by Historic Durango Trolley.