Winter celebrations continue this weekend with Vallecito’s Winterfest. It’s a two-day party that offers a jam-packed schedule of both outdoor and indoor events, kicking off at 8 a.m. Saturday with a pancake breakfast at Vallecito Country Market. Once you’ve filled your stomach, check out ice fishing clinics; dog sled rides; a kids ice sculpture event; wine tasting and cheese pairing; a Ullr and Skadi Fire and Ice Happy Hour/Costume Contest; and a Winterfest Soiree. Sunday will feature a pool contest and trivia contests. For times and events, and for more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/676286230449451.
La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee, 12 p.m., www.co.laplata.co.us/calendar.php.
Parks and Recreation, Natural Lands Preservation, and Multimodal Advisory Board joint meeting, 5-7 p.m., DurangoGov.org/zoom.
Aging Mastery, 12:30 p.m., online. A healthy aging program for adults ages 55 and older. Cost: $10-$30. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-mastery-tickets-234861576297.
Transformative Light by Julie Ann Ward, gallery talk at 1 p.m., opening reception 4:30-6 p.m., Art Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
La Plata County Wildfire Advisory Board Meeting, 4 p.m., https://zoom.us/j/93057844944.
Recycle, Repair and Reimagine Beading Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Turtle Lake Refuge, 848 East Third Ave. For more information, visit http://www.turtlelakerefuge.org/.
100+ Women Who Care La Plata, 6 p.m., via Zoom. Free for nonmembers or $100 donation for voting members. Details: www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Why Pay Attention to National Security?, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Capt. Gail Harris, U.S. Navy (retired) will discuss how a failure to effectively deal with national security threats has the potential to make our daily lives a nightmare.
First Thursdays Songwriters Series, 7-10 p.m., Outdoorsy Outpost, 935 Main Ave., Unit B. Free with suggested donation. Hosted by iAM MUSIC. Happens every first Thursday.
Durango Cool Jazz Presents: Catherine Russell, 5 and 8 p.m., The Lift at Cascade, 50827 Highway 550, upstairs main lobby. $150 includes dinner.
Winterfest Vallecito Lake 2022, details: https://bit.ly/342hgQt.
First Friday, 5 p.m., Create Art and Tea, 1015 Main Ave. Art for charity with live music and refreshments. Call 764-4104, email createartandtea@gmail.com or visit www.createartandtea.com.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Smelter Mountain Duo, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
“Duality” – art exhibition opening, 6-8 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.
Vallecito Lake Winterfest, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., multiple Vallecito Valley locations. For more information about individual events, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/676286230449451.
From the Heart Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ignacio High School, 315 Ignacio St.
Chuck Hank, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Vallecito Lake Winterfest, 12-6 p.m., multiple Vallecito Valley locations. For more information about individual events, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/676286230449451.
Climate Change Discussion, 11:45 a.m., via Zoom, https://www.lwvlaplata.org/. Hosted by Great Decisions Durango. Moderator Guinn Unger will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.
“Before Yellowstone: 11,000 Years of Native Americans in the National Park,” 7 p.m., via Zoom, https://www.sjbas.org/. Presentation by archaeologist Doug MacDonald, hosted by San Juan Basin Archaeological Society.
Valentine's Take and Make Craft, 3 p.m., Sunnyside Community Library, 75 County Road 218. Pick up a free Valentine craft to make at home, child and adult kits available. While supplies last.
Life-Long Lecture: Salmon, Sovereignty, and Alaska Natives, 7 p.m., https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series. Bridget Groat, assistant professor of history and Native American studies at FLC, will discuss the ecology, culture and economy of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery.
Valentine’s Take and Make Craft, 2:30 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Community Library, 11274 Colorado Highway 140. Pick up a free Valentine craft to make at home, child & adult kits available. While supplies last.
Jazz Jam hosted by iAM MUSIC, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. For tickets and information, visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
Care & Share Healthy Snacks Drive, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Durango Unitarian Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive, Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Ignacio ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute St. Donate healthy snacks for Ignacio Youth Services’ after-school programs.
The Pastor & Pagan, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Second Saturday Series, 7-9 p.m., The Indigo Room, 1315 N. Main Ave. #207. $10 per person. Hosted by iAM Music. For tickets, visit iammusicfest.us/tc-events/indigo-room-februrary.
Ignacio High School Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Telluride, 4:30 p.m., Ignacio High School.
Bayfield High School Boys and Girls Basketball vs. Pagosa Springs, 4 p.m., Bayfield High School.
Fort Lewis College Women’s Basketball vs. New Mexico Highlands, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, free for FLC students. Details and tickets: goskyhawks.com.
McDonald's Winter Triathlon, 8:30 a.m., Durango Nordic Center. Race categories include: Adult Male, Female and Coed, and Youth Male, Female and Coed (Youth is 18 and younger). Adults race a 5K ski, 10K fat bike and 3K snowshoe. Youths race a 3K ski, 6K fat bike and 2K snowshoe. Prizes for top finishers in each event. Registration closes at 2 p.m. Friday. After 2 p.m. Friday, late registrations may be considered for a $5 fee. Registration and details: https://bit.ly/3HiAaAL.
Fort Lewis College Women’s Basketball vs. UCCS, 5 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, free for FLC students. Tickets details: goskyhawks.com.
Bayfield High School Boys Basketball vs. Grand Junction Central, 4 p.m., Bayfield High School.
