Poetry Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Free. Award-winning poet Lisa C Taylor is teaching a free poetry class.
Author Talk, 5-6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Free. Author Stacie Denetsosie will present her book, “The Missing MorningStar.” Details: 568-5380, hroe@cortezco.gov.
Wildfire and Homeowners Insurance Coverage, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Understanding homeowners insurance, how to prepare for an claim, be ready for wildfire season. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email at john.constan@durangofire.org, or by phone: 382-6014.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Dr. Piyawit Moonkham presents “Anthropology of Space and Place in the Temples in Northern Thailand.” Details: chambrke@aol.com, 903-3929, sjbas.org.
Career and Internship Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Union Ballroom, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Employers in the area and beyond will attend this expo looking to hire graduates/students. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5enczk6a.
Start Up Support, noon-1 p.m., 835 Main Ave., Suite 225 (second floor of the Main Mall). Details: innovation@fortlewis.edu.
William Bridges, Trombone, Junior Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Exhibition Opening – “Coloradans and our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change,” 4:30-6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Can We Live Without Plastics? 5:30 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave. $5. Learn about the innovations and trends in material innovation.
Forest Health Symposium, 5:30-7:30 p.m., CSU Extension Office, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Panel discussion with forestry, education and industry professionals. Details: Contact Heather.Houk@pueblocc.edu.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
“Fashion Reimagined” (movie), 7 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave.
Wildwood Dance Project Dance Film Screenings, 7 p.m., The Move Studio, first floor of Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Bring a cushion for sitting. Details: www.wildwooddanceproject.com.
Mark Farina, Posh Josh, Spark Madden, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $38/$40. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/47wzpvds. 21 and older.
King of Baggers Viewing Party, 9 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Viewing Party for the Red Bull Grand Prix. Details: https://fb.me/e/7P2SmPamz.
The History of El Moro, 1-2 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. and Zoom. Free. Details: Call 259-2402, email info@animasmuseum.org or visit www.animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Ladies Only Night, 6-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave, Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Free. Clothing swap, vendors and wine. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Lawn Chair Kings – recorded live, 7 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/muvezwdy. 21 and older.
Haydn’s “Creation,” FLC Choirs, Orchestra and guests, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20 for adults (pay cash or check at the door), K-12 and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
In Time Quest, 3 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $15. Navigate through Tesla’s Power Plant and encounter puzzles and challenges with a team of four. Details: https://powsci.org/events/in-time-quest/.
Plant-based Instant Pot Cooking Class, 4:30-6 p.m., Held at Luv Tempeh, 128 W. 14th St., Unit C. $5. Learn how to cook healthy, delicious plant-based meals in an Instant Pot. Details: info@luvboxfoods.com.
Purging Plastic with Progression, not Perfection, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, Conference Room No. 2, 1900 East Third Ave. Tips on plastic reduction and alternatives to single-use plastics. Details: 375-3380.
Reece Kelly Distinguished History Lecture: Sam Bass will speak on slavery in China: “The Bound Steppe: Emancipation with Abolition in the Qing Empire (1644-1912),” 6-7:30 p.m., Noble Hall 125, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. No registration necessary. Details: Contact Douglas Ober, dober@fortlewis.edu or call 247-7411.
FLC Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Combo, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.
EGGY, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$26 ($1 of each ticket donated to Backline.care). Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/5n6u78vh. 21 and older.
Heroes Hiring Heroes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., National Guard Armory, 218 N. Auburn Ave., Farmington. Free. A place where people with jobs can help veterans in need. Details: www.americanlegion-farmington-nm.org
Building Soil: The Foundation of a Flourishing and Sustainable Garden, 5 p.m., SOIL Community Garden, 2900 Mesa Ave. Workshop provides all materials and guidance for attendees to create high-quality soil in containers. Details: soillab.org.
Young Professionals Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Public House 701, 701 East Second Ave. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/74vu6ffn.
Wildfire Home Defensible Space, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn how to create wildfire-defensible space zones around your home and resources available. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
Unveiling Histories: Boarding Schools and the Southern Ute Tribe, 1-2 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: durangoco.gov/library.
Business After Hours at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 5-7 p.m., Sorrell Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2c5j7xnj.
FLC Symphonic Band Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10 for adults/18 and younger and FLC students free. This concert is composed by people who are part of the LGBTQ community.
KBong & Johnny Cosmic – Mountain High Spring Tour with Boostive, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $22/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/49ywmvwr. 21 and older (minors allowed with legal guardian).
Family Game Night, 7 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth. Free. Third Friday of every month – bring games, or play ours. Popcorn and root beer floats. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Earth Day EV Ride and Drive/ Ponte Las Pilas – Plug It In, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., and Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Details: www.fourcore.org.
Learn From the Pros Fly Fishing Event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lemon Reservoir-North Shore, 1685 County Road 243. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/nheruh5a or contact Greg Furda at grefurda@gmail.com.
Legend Suspension Workshop, noon, Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Learn about how to upgrade your shocks.
A Conscious and Loving Approach to Death and Dying, 2-3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Local end-of-life doulas will lead a community conversation about planning for a peaceful death. Details: email mmm@bresnan.net.
Repair Café at Durango Tool Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Tool Library, 278 Sawyer Drive, Unit 4A. Volunteers fix broken items, connect repairers with those in need, promoting sustainability. Refreshments available. Details: librarian@durangotoollibrary.com.
FLC Chamber Ensembles Concert, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free.
Midday Music Student Recital, 1 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Exploring Culture and Legacy: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Grieves with Mouse Powell, InFluSense & DJ Tones, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $23/$25. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3ruzdr8b. 21 and older.
Lunch & Learn: How Small Business & Startups Can Use Data: Real World Tips of How To Compete When You’re the Underdog (11967), noon-1 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. $15. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5ekp9je7.
Wildfire Home Hardening, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Learn home hardening tips to protect your home against wildfire. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
Undergraduate Research Symposium and Gala, all day, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mt4zenxj.
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
FLC Jazz Ensemble and FLC Social Dance Club, 7 p.m., VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave. $10 (cash or check at the door) for adults, 18 and younger and FLC students admitted free. Details: blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu.
Durango Devo Bike Swap, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Chapman Hill, 500 Florida Road. $1. Huge selection of used and new bikes, gear, accessories. Benefits youth cycling with Durango Devo. Details: www.durangodevo.com/bike-swap.
DEA National Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Police Substation, 545 Wilson Gulch Drive. Free. Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely. Details: https://tinyurl.com/dknfs3j9.
Adventure Touring Workshop, 11 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Offers riders the opportunity to test ride a variety of top-of-the-line adventure touring bikes.
The Black Velvet duo, with Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.
Museum on Main Street: Crossroads: “Change in Rural America,” 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. Smithsonian’s free and interactive exhibit, events and programs for all ages. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdet6muh.
New Police Department and City Hall Public Forum (Interior Conceptual Design), 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Learn and provide feedback about the new Police Department and City Hall interior plans. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mw7ndfwz.
Preparing for Wildfire Evacuation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Prepare for wildfire evacuations and learn the resources available during an evacuation. Details: Contact John Constan, DFPD community educator, by email: john.constan@durangofire.org, or phone: 382-6014.
Benefit For A Badass, noon, Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. $20 Per rider. Benefit run for Jim Meyer, who was injured during fire training. Details: https://gofund.me/ae8489df.
12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Confrence, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172 N., Ignacio.
MarchFourth with High Step Society, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $38/$40. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc8z4a2b. 21 and older.
GED Graduation Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Details: Email info@durangoadulted.org or visit https://durangoadulted.org/.
Golden Graduate Weekend, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Lewis College 1000 Rim Drive. $50. Alumni who graduated 50-plus years ago are invited to spend two days doing various activities. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2kc5eecm.
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