May 11 Saturday
The Mattingly Family Cancer Benefit takes place on Saturday at the Tennyson Event Center in Pagosa Springs. The event starts at 10AM and will feature live music all day. There is no cover charge, but donations are gladly accepted.
Food and drink on site for purchase. No cover charge.
May 12 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.
Five Rivers Trout Unlimited presents "Learn from the Pros - How to take your kids fly fishing" from 9 to 11 on Sunday, May 12th at Rotary Park in Durango.More information is at 5riverstu.org.
Will Blanchard of Rio Epic Outfitters and his son Ben, will be demonstrating "HOW TO TAKE YOUR KIDS FISHING" at Rotary Park. We'll start there and then walk over to Huck Finn pond for more demonstrations and hopefully some fish caught!
Everything you need to know from what age is a good age to start your kids, how to keep them engaged, gear for kids and more will be presented.
Need any more info? Contact Greg Furda: gregfurda@gmail.com
The ELHI Community Center in Ignacio is hosting a Community Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 18th from 9 until 2.
Please join us for a day of buying, selling, trading and kids activities. Booths are $25 for a 10x10 space. Tables, chairs and canopies are NOT provided. Sign up online at https://forms.gle/xyTT4d9meA52dUAi7 or stop by the ELHI Office Tuesday - Thursday 9am-5pm for an application
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."
EsoTerra Cidery in Dolores kicks off their season with a Mother's Day Brunch - with live music from Pete Giuliani... and Quiche, salads, pastries.
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Let Mom choose her own gift for Mother's Day! Bring her to Wines of the San Juan where we'll have local artisans selling their creations under our towering cottonwood trees, The younger kiddos will enjoy bouncy houses and ceramics painting while the bigger kids can have fun listening to live music by Reeder & Spencer and the Zia Chicks. Food trucks will also be present at the event!
$10 EntryNo petsNo CoolersChairs Welcome!