Spring Creek Horse Rescue will host its annual open house, garage sale and horse adoption event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2888 County Road 234. Attendees can meet the horses and buy something to benefit the rescue.

There will also be horse fundamentals clinics with trainer Dustin McCuistion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for $20 per person (proceeds benefit the rescue).

For more information, visit springcreekhorserescue.org.

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Mountain Waters Rafting will host its annual Animas Float and Picnic for veterans at 10:30 a.m. Sunday beginning at VFW Post 4031. The trip is sponsored by VFW Post 4031, Durango Elks Lodge and American Legion.

Author in the Parklet: Rachel Menard’s “Game of Strength and Storm,” 4 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.

Fourth Friday Tours and Potluck, 5 p.m., potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane. RSVP to amadrano@gmail.com.

Author in the Parklet: Don Roberts’ “30 Greatest Weight Loss Tips,” 5:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.

Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Matt Rupnow, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

Derek Dames Ohl & Friends, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.

“Finding Nemo” Outdoor Showing, sunset, Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.

Open House, Garage Sale and Horse Adoption Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spring Creek Horse Rescue, 2888 County Road 234. There will also be horse fundamentals clinics with trainer Dustin McCuistion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for $20 per person (benefits the rescue).

Contractor’s Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango High School parking lot, 2390 Main Ave.

Zia Chicks, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Durango Farmers Market, 259 W. Ninth St.

Shoultz’ze 8th Annual Naughty School Girl Run, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., to VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. Veteran’s benefit fundraiser. Motorcycling, hot rods, scenic mountain views, lake views, great friendly fun-loving people, outfit contest, drawing giveaways, poker run, live music and food.

Paragolfer Demonstration with Inventor Anthony Netto, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Course, 2300 Rim Drive.

Dana Ariel, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Avenue.

Black Velvet Duo, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.

One Heart Orchestra, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.

hoodfoot with Mineral Hill, 7-10 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.

Nashville Songs and Stories: “Writers in the Round,” 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive. Featuring Paul Overstreet, Jeffrey Steele, Danny Myrick and Megan Linville. Tickets available at durangoconcerts.com.

How to Make a Cabochon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gem and Mineral Club, 2351 Main Ave, $80. Register with instructor Joel Arnold at joelrecuerdo55@gmail.com or 247-5140.

Veterans Annual River Raft Trip and Picnic, 10:30 a.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. Free raft trips for veterans and their families. https://durangorafting.com/company-overview/community.

Reeder and Spencer, 1-4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.