Community Calendar

The CSU Extension "Health Without Barriers" Program starts on Tuesday, January 7th, and is a whole family wellness program, continuing twice a week for 6 weeks at La Plata County Fairgrounds. Childcare and dinner are provided at each session. More information is at 970-657-0141.

A program where families learn ways to be healthier, cope with stress, and build on your strengths.
If you are interested, please call 970-657-0141 or email equitablefamilywellness@colostate.edu.

The Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation presents a series of workshops on Artificial Intelligence, starting with the talk "Boosting Productivity with AI" at 6PM on Tuesday, September 16th.
The full schedule and details are at fortlewis.edu.

Unlock the potential of AI with a foundational overview tailored for professionals across industries. This workshop introduces key concepts, tools, and strategies to streamline tasks, automate workflows, and increase everyday efficiency. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to solidify your understanding, you’ll gain a practical framework to begin using AI effectively. No technical background required.

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

The Sunflower Theatre in Cortez will Showcase Indigenous Cultures with the program ‘"The Eagle and the Condor Flying Together" at 7PM on Tuesday, September 16th. Students from Ecuadorian universities will share stories, traditions, and perspectives from their lives in the Andes.
Tandanafoundation.org has more information.

The Tandana Foundation, a nonprofit organization that partners with communities in remote regions of Ecuador and Mali, will immerse attendees in the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture of Ecuador.
The Ecuadorian students will be visiting the U.S. for two weeks and participating in service projects and intercultural exchange with the Hopi Nation, and with Montezuma and La Plata County communities.

The special event will also feature a sampling of typical Ecuadorian dishes, presentation of traditional clothing, and introduction to Kichwa Otavalo dance.

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.

The 7th International Mountain Medicine Symposium takes place in Silverton, starting Wednesday, September 17th. It will feature seminars on state of the art medical education, alpine rescue and high end avalanche awareness. A rope rescue course will be offered the preceding Thursday and Friday. mountainmedicinesymposium.org has registration and details.

The Durango Bird Club will host weekly Wednesday morning Bird Walks through the middle of October.
Those interested may meet at 8AM at the painted wall in the Botanical Gardens in front of the public library.

From there we head down and do a loop around Huck Finn Pond and the Fish Hatchery and return to our starting place. everyone is welcome to join. Please bring your own binoculars.

HIIT stands for High Intense Interval Training. Each class will consist of a demonstration, warm-up, and 10-12 stations where we will focus on a specific body group per station. We will rotate through 3 rounds with a short break between each round. When the work out is over we cool down and stretch.

All equipment will be provided. These HIITs will be outside, please plan accordingly and bring your own water.

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!

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!