Community Calendar

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.

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!

Local and visiting artists will paint the fall scenes in and around Pagosa Springs starting 9/21 and ending 9/25. Painting locations will be posted on the "Paint Pagosa Plein Air Festival" page on Facebook.A reception and sale of paintings created during the event will be held at Two Old Crows Gallery on Thursday, 9/25 from 5:30-7:30PM. Come out and watch painters work in Pagosa's beautiful surroundings and view the finished work at Two Old Crows. This event is sponsored by the Pagosa Springs Art Council.

Art classes for adults and youth continue at the Durango Arts Center in comic book creation, stained glass, adult portrait painting, figure drawing, pottery and more. Details and registration are at durangoarts.org.

Aztec Ruins National Monument will host "Wool Dying Using Natural Plants" at 10AM on Sunday, September 21st. All ages are welcome to this free event.

Volunteer-In-Parks Jeanne Simonelli for a talk and demonstration of wool dying using natural, local plant dyes. Learn which plants produce which colors of dye, how plants are processed to make dyes, and how the wool dying process works.

This program will take place outdoors. No reservations required. All ages welcome.

These FREE classes offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone exploring how to navigate addictive tendencies, those who are "sober curious," or individuals in recovery from addiction. We aim to enhance overall well-being and quality of life, regardless of where you are on your journey.

During these classes, you will be offered:

Compassionate discussion on the deeper causes and patterns of addictive habits.
Gentle, body-centered movement, breathwork, and meditation practices to support self-regulation and inner peace.
Practical tools to be used in everyday life that will empower you on your path of healing and self-discovery.
Classes are open to anyone seeking to address their addictive habits or explore a sober-curious lifestyle, whether you are relatively new to the paths of yoga and recovery, or have extensive experience in both.

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

The 4CORE Beyond Solar Tour and Gathering takes place on Sunday, September 21st. The FREE self-guided tour covers homes and businesses in Durango using solar and net-zero technologies, including a stop at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's large scale solar array.

The tour will be followed by the Beyond Solar Gathering at Manna Soup Kitchen, with refreshments and live music by Pete Giuliani.
Tickets to the Gathering are available at fourcore.org.

This year's events coincide with SunDay 2025—a national day of action celebrating the rise of clean energy and mobilizing communities across the country to embrace a renewable future.