Community Calendar

The public may honor the lives of military veterans at Durango's Greenmount Cemetery by purchasing a wreath at bluestarmomsofdurango.org. The deadline to purchase a wreath is Friday, November 28, for placement in December.

Checks can be mailed to Blue Star Moms of Durango, PO Box 874, Bayfield, CO 81122. Wreaths Across America remembers, honors and teaches about our fallen military heroes.

The Durango Arts Center presents the workshop Storytelling through Street Photography, 9 am - 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025. Participants will learn how to spot storytelling moments, master composition, and build confidence with candid portraits with instructor Noah Maier. The workshop is open to all levels (from cell phone camera to Hasselblad, film to digital). Register is at www.durangoarts.org under classes.

Community Family Yoga

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.

Join us at Sunnyside Library for a fused glass workshop. Make an ornament or other small project with Sun Sapphires of Durango. Two sessions available, starting at 10:30am or 12:30pm. Pre-registration required. $20/fee includes one project, make a second project for $10 more.

The Durango Arts Center presents the photo series "Stay Tuned," by local artist Benjamin Dukeminier through Wednesday, November 12th. The show asks what will remain of us when we are gone - and how will our lives be pieced together? Part broadcast from an imagined future, part reflection on our present lives, Stay Tuned continues an investigation into the fragile imprint humanity leaves behind. Gallery hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays noon - 6 pm.

Join us at the Durango Public Library for a special Beading Circle in honor of Native American
Heritage Month! Bring your current beading projects to work on, or join us for the first
time and learn with supplies provided and guidance from a lead beader. Enjoy blue corn
cookies and tea as we gather in community to share, learn, and celebrate together in a
space of respect and connection.

The Animas Museum will host a "Portrait of Colorado at 150" Storytelling Initiative on Saturday, November 1st, at 2PM. There will also be a Zoom option at animasmuseum.org.

Join Kim Kennedy-White, the Associate Curator of Oral History at History Colorado, to learn about the Portrait of Colorado at 150 Project and then walk through the basics of oral history collection. There is no charge for this Zoom webinar which will be recorded. Watch the livestream at the Animas Museum or on Zoom.

Join us in the community room for games (Xbox, Oculus, Roblox, etc), activities, music, and snacks! On the third Thursday of each month, watch for something special: possibly cooking, maybe international snacks - who knows?!

OPEN MIC @ ANIMAS CITY THEATRE! Every Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Sign up starts @ 5:30 PM. Music and Comedy! FREE, No Cover. 21+ Professional sound, and backline drum kit, bass amp and guitar amp available. Bands are welcomed and encouraged. Collaboration and supportive artistic environment. Hosted by Ryan & Galen.