Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.
Artist Talk: Venancio Aragón, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Diné textile weaver shares his creative and curatorial process. Details: 247-7333, cmscott@fortlewis.edu, swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Adaptive Sports Association Volunteer Orientation, 6 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Ste. 105. Learn how to be involved as a volunteer with ASA this winter. No RSVP required. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit https://www.asadurango.com.
Durango High School Troupe 1096 presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m. (2 p.m. matinee Nov. 15), Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. $15. Tickets and details: https://troupe1096.weebly.com.
Craft & Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.
Tools for Caregivers, 4:30-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Workshop with Jean-Philippe Laurenceau, Ph.D., offering coping tools for caregivers. Details: hope@cancersupportswco.org, 403-3711, cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Open Mic Night, 5:30 p.m. doors and sign-ups, 6-9 p.m. music, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. No cover. 21 and older. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4w7n846x.
Kirtan Chanting, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 419 San Juan Drive. Free. A relaxing evening of Kirtan or Sanskrit chanting. All levels welcome. Details: Email anna@executivesavvyinc.com.
Sound & Environment, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Interactive music workshop with Diné artist, Kino Benally (@djbeeso). Details: Call 247-7333, email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or visit https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu.
Friends of the Durango Public Library Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thousands of books and CDs. FOL members may enter early at 9:30 a.m.
Adaptive Sports Association Volunteer Orientation, 11 a.m., 463 Turner Drive, Ste. 105. Learn how to be involved as a volunteer with ASA this winter. No RSVP required. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit https://www.asadurango.com.
The League of Women Voters presents Unhoused in Durango, 5-7:30 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. Free. Forum, Q&A and potluck dinner with our unhoused neighbors, co-workers and community members. Details: Visit LWVLaPlata.org.
Southwest Remix: An Invitational Exhibition, 5-8 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. A contemporary group show reimagining Southwestern identity through bold, fresh perspectives by emerging regional artists. Details: Call 232-2033, email louisa@blueraingallery.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/crxzwave.
First Friday Gallery Show with student artist Nanas Fuller, 6 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio.
Recital Series 2025-26: Civic Winds Jazz Collective Music inspired by America’s art form jazz, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. $25 adults, $8 students and children. Admission at the door or at durangouu.org/recital-series.
62nd Annual Ski Swap, Hesperus Ski Patrol, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Public Gear Check: Thursday, 3-8 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Details: Visit http://www.hesperusskipatrol.org/ski-swap.
SNAP Relief Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., north and south City Markets, and Albertsons. Help Community Foundation provide SNAP Relief for food pantries. Volunteers needed at Durango grocery stores. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/8crcdest.
Friends of the Durango Public Library Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thousands of books and CDs. FOL members may enter early at 9:30 a.m.
Comic Book Author and Artist Kayla Shaggy, 4-6 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Author/illustrator of “Godzilla Decolonizes Durango,” “Anathema,” “The Sixth World,” “Death Becomes Her” and more. Details: Call 247-1438, email mary@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.
Vallecito Fundraiser and Holiday Market, 5- 9 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501. Holiday Market with local vendors and fundraiser for Vallecito Road Repairs. Details: Email lorit@myusagifts.com or call 398-5958.
Swing Dance with Nuages du Desert, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 828 East Second Ave. $15 at the door. Details: Email doccooke1@gmail.com.
San Juan Symphony Presents: We Are the Music Makers with Durango Choral Society and Caliente Choir, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive. $24-$69. Elgar’s captivating composition will be presented by 100 singers from Durango and Farmington. Tickets and details: Visit www.sanjuansymphony.org.
Veterans Day Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Bayfield High School, 800 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Veterans Day Parade and Flyover, 11 a.m., Main Avenue.
VFW Post 4031 Open House, 12:15-2 p.m., VFW, 1150 Main Ave.
Adaptive Sports Association Volunteer Orientation, 6 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Ste. 105. Learn how to be involved as a volunteer with ASA this winter. No RSVP required. Details: Call 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit https://www.asadurango.com.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Club members Roger Ptolemy and Suzi Loether share their summer adventures in the Canadian Rockies. Details: Email Mtnman16@gmail.com.
Guys Who Give Four Corners, 5:30 p.m., Steamworks, 801 East Second Ave. Free to attend, $100 donation requested. Join us for Q4 2025 at our new location in the back bar at Steamworks. Details: Contact Bryan Molaska, 501-6047 or https://tinyurl.com/4mkkyc53.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation: The End of the Mimbres Culture in Historical and Regional Context, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.
Southern Ute Health Services Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 205 Ouray Drive, Ignacio (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Details: hope@cancersupportswco.org, 403-3711, cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Craft & Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.
Parker’s Animal Rescue Open House, Parker’s Animal Rescue Office, 305 South Camino del Rio, Suite U. Free. Details: Email parkersanimalrescuedurango@gmail.com; call 769-2584 or visit https://parkersanimalrescue.com.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Live Readings from “Four Corners Voices, Vol. 2,” 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Kirbie Bennett, Geneva Toland, Lawrence Blair Goral, Stephanie Moran, David Feela, TJ Patton, Paddy Keelan and more. Details: Call 247-1438, email mary@mariasbookshop.com or visit mariasbookshop.com.
Kirtan Chanting, 7 p.m., Pause Yoga Studio, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 111. Free. A relaxing evening of Kirtan or Sanskrit chanting. All levels welcome. Details: Email anna@executivesavvyinc.com.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room 103, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Adaptive Sports Association Volunteer Orientation, 2 p.m., 463 Turner Drive, Ste. 105. Learn how to be involved as a volunteer with ASA this winter. No RSVP required. Details: 259-0374, email program@asadurango.com or visit https://www.asadurango.com.
Boycott Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) 101 Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Learn how to get involved in the BDS movement against apartheid and genocide in Palestine. Details: Visit https://shorturl.at/5ZriV.
Yoga for Grief and Loss Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Road, Bldg. C #201. $10. Learn yogic tools to address the symptoms of grief in a supportive environment. Details: Visit https://givebutter.com/Ku7ma5.
Growing Up at Mesa Verde, 1 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.
Cozy Paint Night, 3:30 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. $45. Each participant will receive an 11x14 canvas to take home, a paint palette with water-based acrylic paints, a set of paintbrushes and an apron. Step-by-step guidance will be provided by a local instructor, and there will be a break halfway through the session to relax, sip a warm drink and connect with others. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/msayw9v5.
Durango contradance and squares, 7:30 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center ballroom, 2424 Main Ave. Sliding scale donation $10 to $20. Deb Comly calling, live music provided by Marmot Ridgerunners. All welcome. Details: Call (802) 345-2902.
ASL Learners Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Regular Durango City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., 949 East Second Ave. Durango City Council holds regularly scheduled meetings on the first and third Tuesday each month. Find the link to the virtual meeting in the city’s public meetings calendar at: https://tinyurl.com/5n6nsvjz.
DWSC 2025 Movie Night, “The Blizzard of Aahhh’s,” doors: 5:30 p.m., movie: 7 p.m., Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25 adults/$20 children younger than 17, Includes food/drink (+$5 day of). Support the Durango Winter Sports Club with a night of ’80s nostalgia and fun. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3cb84thb.
IF4 Fly Fishing Film Festival, 6 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $31. Details: Contact Kara Armano, 319-5708.
Stand Up for People Impacted by Cancer: Advocacy Letter Writing Party, noon-5 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Help restore essential services for people facing cancer. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen, 6:30 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 highway 172. Monthly meeting; board election. Details: 4cbch.org.
Harvest Market, 9 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Crafty Folk Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., La Plata County Senior Services, 2424 Main Ave. Clothing, jewelry, quilts, wooden bowls, baked goods, photographs, needlework, Christmas decor, water colors and more. Details: Email mbthequilter@gmail.com.
Artisans’ Holiday Gift Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Strater Hotel Oak Room, 699 Main Ave. Unique gifts hand made by local artists. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4382u9pa.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Dungeons & Dragons Club, noon-3 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others on the same journey. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Durango Vinyl Record Show, 9 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free admission. Buy-sell-trade vinyl records. Annual show sponsored by the Four Corners Vinyl Record Club. Vendor space available. Details: Call 749-4446 or email Animasman@hotmail.com.
Singing With Santa, 5:30-7 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Downtown holiday kickoff with carols, cocoa, tree lighting and Santa. Details: Visit singingwithsanta.org.
Mancos Art Market, 10 a.m., Mancos Opera House and Fenceline Cider. A holiday art market to celebrate local artisans and businesses. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/ynejhjya.
Pine Valley Church Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Animas High School Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 22 Osprey Way. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Regular Durango City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., 949 East Second Ave. Durango City Council holds regularly scheduled meetings on the first and third Tuesday each month. Find the link to the virtual meeting in the city’s public meetings calendar at: https://tinyurl.com/5n6nsvjz.
Durango Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 142 Sheppard Drive. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Fourth Annual Noel Night Makers Market, 5-9 p.m., Main Mall, 835 Main Ave. Details: Email kgbecker23@gmail.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Family Night Paint & Sip, 3:30 p.m., Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. $25. This 90-minute painting session is designed for ages 7 and older – but if you have a younger child who can handle a full session, they’re welcome to attend alongside a participating adult. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/wxp6z3nn.
Bayfield High School Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 800 County Road 501, Bayfield (in the school gym). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Southwest Colorado Gives Day, all day, swcogives.org. All donations help. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4bkzc996.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room 103, 1000 Rim Drive. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others on the same journey. Details: hope@cancersupportswco.org, 403-3711, cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 Hilltop Circle (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Atmos Energy Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 107 Jameson Drive. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Four Corners AI Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Discover how AI can benefit rural communities. Keynotes, workshops and community-driven innovation. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4hcmb2nz.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Naughty vs. Nice: A Holiday Stand-Up Comedy Showdown, 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $25. A festive face-off pits clean comics against edgy ones in a comedic battle for holiday honors. Details: www.durangocomedy.com.
Keller Williams Durango Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 700 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Sound Healing Experience, 4:30-6 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Sound healing for those affected by cancer and their caregivers. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 12:30-3 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 515 Sower Drive, Bayfield (Bloodmobile). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. Connect with others on the same journey. Details: Email hope@cancersupportswco.org, call 403-3711 or visit cancersupportswco.org/calendar.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Mercy Hospital Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1010 Three Springs Blvd. (Conference Room B). Details: Call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Jason Thies, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
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