Community Calendar

This September, we’re reading Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg, a simple, thoughtful guide to relating to ourselves and others with more steadiness and care.

📆 When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 PM MST
📍 Where: 813 Main Ave, Suite 201, Durango, CO

No need to finish the book. Just come with curiosity and an open mind.
The meeting will also be available online.
Free to attend, register here:
https://wildnewway.myflodesk.com/lovingkindnessinperson

Community Narcotics Anonymous meetings take place at the Big Mountain Realty Building in Pagosa Springs every Wednesday at 6pm.

Wildlife biologist and author Marcy Cottrell Houle will speak on "Peregrines of Chimney Rock: A Fight for Survival," at 6PM on Wednesday, September 24th at the Pagosa Methodist Church.
More information is at chimneyrockco.org.

CRIA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers interpretive programs at Chimney Rock National Monument in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the San Juan National Forest. For more information call (970) 731-7133.

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit “Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air” (Plein rhymes with ten) 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. Information can be found at www.durangoarts.org

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to their next presentation; in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies on Wednesday, September 24th, at 7pm... with the talk “Old School Archaeological Mapping of Mesa Verde.” sjbas.org has details and Zoom log in.

OPEN MIC @ TANGLED HORN every THURSDAY 7-10PM. Hosted by Ryan Blundell and Galen Clark. Sign up starts at 6PM

From sweet treats to savory bites, experience the world's creativity through its flavors and artist expressions. Get read to snack, explore, and be inspired!

NOTE: Open to all but younger children will need assistance with the projects. This is a drop-in event and participants may come and go as they please - no registration required. Interested teens are also welcome to come.

This program will be held in the library park, weather permitting.

The Good Food Collective and Durango Tool Library have teamed up to help with local fruit harvesting, to reduce human-bear conflict, eliminate food waste, and directly address food security.
More information is at goodfoodcollective.org.

email outreach@goodfoodcollective.org.

Alternative Horizons is in need of volunteers to help in their mission of supporting survivors of domestic violence.
Volunteers receive comprehensive training, plus ongoing staff support.

The next training takes place September 19th, 20th and 26th.

More information is at alternativehorizons.org and at 970-247-4374.

Workout using your own body weight or light hand weights to work all the body parts! The free classes are always similar in style but always different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need a yoga mat & light hand weights. If you don’t have them, they are extras that can be used. Each class is around 35 min. long. Modifications are always available. It’s always a fun, upbeat, encouraging, and a great workout. Taught by Tammy Williams, certified fitness instructor. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Follow us on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more info. Note: sometimes this class may be held outside in the Library Park!