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.

Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock.

Dates: October 3, 6, 10, 13
Time: 8:00 – 10:15 AM

Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

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

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!

Registration is open for West Slope Startup Week, celebrating rural entrepreneurs and taking place from October 6th through 10th in downtown Durango. The events are free, but registration is required. More information is at startupcolorado.org.

Five days of ideas, connection, and collaboration.

This 'conference' is unlike any other! It is FREE and 'a la carte', meaning you get to choose your own adventure; come to as much or as little as you like. Sessions are hosted in Downtown Durango at various venues.

If you run your business, started your business, or want to start a business, there is something in here for you.

You can see a public view of the agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/WSSW25Program

When you're ready to dive in, registration is required (and free): https://tinyurl.com/WSSW25Register

The SouthWest Colorado Gives: Social Media Workshops take place on Wednesday, October 8, from 10 AM until 12:30 PM: Pagosa Springs at 1st Southwest Bank
- October 9, 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Cortez at 1st National Bank
- October 10, 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Bayfield at Pine River Library

This workshop is dedicated to creating social media campaigns for Southwest Colorado Gives Day.
Swcommunityfoundation.org has more information.

By the end of the 2.5-hour session, attendees will have 5 social media posts scheduled from Early Giving on November 1 to Gives Day on December 9.

Nonprofits should come to prepared to create and complete their most essential social media posts for this online giving event.

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

Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult! Enjoy 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities followed by a playgroup. We sing songs, bounce to action rhymes, and share stories, providing a rich environment for babies to hear language and interact with others.