May 19 Sunday
The West Slope Westies present a 6-week beginner Swing Dance class at the Smiley Building, beginning Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30pm. Details and registration are available at westslopewesties.com.
This fun swing style pivots around a stretch and boing dynamic and it is danced around the world. Registration includes a weekly practice lab to perfect your grooves and moves. Full details and sign-up are available at westslopewesties.com. Text or call 970-880-1565 with questions.
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 San Juan Mountains Association invites the public to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, May 18th with a guided spring wildflower hike at Sand Canyon. The hours are 9 until noon and details are at sjma.org.
We will be going for a hike (no more than 5 miles) on moderate terrain. Along the way we will observe and learn about the flowers in bloom, as well as learn about the area’s geology and human history.
Join us for volunteer canoe/kayak/paddleboard training! No experience is necessary! We will meet at the JCTS (463 Turner Driver #105). Bring a lunch, sunscreen, water-shoes, clothes you can get wet, and a few warm layers. All equipment will be provided. E-mail program@asadurango.com to reserve your spot and for more information. Training is FREE!
The San Juan Mountains Association's Durango Nature Center is once again open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 until 2. Sjma.org has more information.
This 140-acre conservation easement is situated along the Florida River, this special place traverses riparian, sagebrush, and pinyon juniper ecosystems. With hiking trails, river play, a picnic pavilion, interpretive trails, a nesting bird walk and more. No pets, please.
The Ignacio Community Library will host the Smithsonian's "Museum on Main Street" exhibit: Crossroads: “Change in Rural America."Free Events include:Monday, April 29th, 10:00am: Grand opening and ribbon cutting.
Thursday, May 9th, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ties to Land and place.
Friday, May 17th, 1:00-2:00 pm: Community Celebrations and Traditions
Tuesday, May 21st, 5:00-6:00 pm: Ignacio's past, present, and future.
Friday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm: Grand finale event: "Voices, Views, and Visions."
Drag Brunch and Bingo benefitting the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity.
Drag Brunch with Rita Book and a monthly variety of Special Guests!!! This time, with the added bonus of knowing what we are doing!
Two seatings:Doors at 11am, show at 11:30Doors at 1:30 and show at 2pm
$30 includes a pitcher of Cidermosa or Sangaria, a bingo card, and a brunch buffet!!!
All are welcome! Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.