Best bets this weekend include Animas River Days and 2x2x24 Benefit Run.
Animas River Days will take place Friday to Sunday at Santa Rita Park and in downtown Durango.
The festival includes river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, an inflatable rodeo and a costumed river parade.
There will be a river parade viewing party at 6 p.m. Saturday at Santa Rita Park with a live DJ. Ska Brewing’s Beer Garden will open at noon and remain open throughout the parade.
The event aims to bring the community back together and has purchased silent auction items and other supplies from local businesses.
For more information and a full event schedule, visit www.animasriverdays.com/events-schedule.html.
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The 2x2x24 Benefit Run will take place Friday and Saturday, beginning at Orchard Park in downtown Farmington.
Participating runners run 2 miles every two hours for 24 hours, equaling 24 miles. The run supports Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico.
The 24-hour event will raise money for services for survivors of sexual assault in the community and surrounding areas. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000.
The Zia Chicks will entertain runners and supporters at the beginning and end of the race.
For more information and to register, visit www.RunningGuru.com and search for SASSY Run.
FRIDAY
PRL Summer Learning Program: Planting Day, 3 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.
High Country Hustle performance, 6:45 p.m., $20, Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.
SATURDAY
Friends of the Pine River Library book and yard sale, 8 a.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.
The Southwest Songwriter workshop, 10 a.m., Jimmy’s Music & Supply, 1239 Main Ave.
SUNDAY
1K Fun Run “Let’s Not Overdo It,” 11 a.m., $30, 550 Brewing and Taproom, 119 Chuska St., Aztec.
Music in the Shade, 4 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, 233 Highway 511, Blanco.
