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Durango Events Calendar

Want to help pick apples for the upcoming Apple Days Festival, which will be held Oct. 11? Sign up for the dates that interest you, and you’ll then receive details about what to bring, and the event location. To sign up and for more information, visit https://shorturl.at/c1NKJ.
Thursday, Sept. 25-Thursday, Oct. 2

Peak Week: Fall Foliage Jeep Tour, 12:30 p.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. Jeep Tours Sept. 25-Oct. 2. Details: Call 247-47879, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Durango Lodgers Tax: A Guide to the Arts & Culture Grant, 9:30-11 a.m., TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Explore components of a strong city grant request, new city strategies and share data resources. Details: https://shorturl.at/0PlK0.

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.

Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Union, Vallecito Room #103, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Dems Club Zoom Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom. Free. Durango School Board Candidate Forum featuring three incumbents and three challengers. RSVP for link. Details: laplatadems.org/events.

Native American Heritage Month Launch, 5 p.m., Center for Southwest Studies, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Art, food and fun. Be among the first to view the official November calendar of events. Free and open to the public.

Our Fight Has Just Begun by Cheryl Redhorse Bennett, 6-8 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Free. Discussion about anti-Native violence and activism. Details: Mary Schwartz, mary@mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.

Thursday, Oct. 2

High Noon Rotary & B.P.O.E. #507 Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks Lodge Banquet Hall, 901 East Second Ave. (Entrance off Ninth Street). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Weekly Kiwanis meeting – induction of officers. Details: kiwanisclubofdurango.org

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Horizons Fall Photograph Conference, 4 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort and Hotel, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $797. Four-day photography conference with world renown photographers. Details: www.horizonsphoto.com.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: durangowinery.com.

Kirtan Chanting, 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 419 San Juan Drive. Free. An evening of Sanskrit chanting and singing to leave you calm and peaceful. Details: text Anna at 382-8182.

Friday, Oct. 3

Help Pick Apples for Apple Days, 10 a.m., Various locations. Free. Details: https://shorturl.at/c1NKJ.

Durango Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Donor Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.

The Velvet Coyote, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wildhorse Alley, 601 East Second Ave. Free. Shop slow fashion from Colorado Plateau-based thrift stores. Details: joyelizabethmartin@gmail.com, @the_velvetcoyote.

10th Anniversary Harvest Festival, 5-8 p.m., ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute Street, Ignacio. Free to attend; vendor spaces $20. Celebrate 10 years of serving Ignacio with a family-friendly harvest festival. Follow the event on Facebook for updates: https://shorturl.at/U9Yrs.

Karen Clarkson: Manifesting Perspectives, 5-7 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Blue Rain Gallery presents works by Choctaw artist Karen Clarkson. Artist reception. Details: 232-2033, bekah@blueraingallery.com.

Still Fired Up – A Seniors Pottery Exhibit, 5-8 p.m., Durango Creative District, 1135 Main Ave. Free. Celebrate pottery by Cottonwood Nursing Facility seniors. Meet the artists. Details: durangocreativedistrict.org.

Game Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish Trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. 20% local discount. Details: durangowinery.com

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Dr. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

Southwest Sessions Concert: Garrett LeBeau, 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $15. Folk, funk and blues music. Stillwater celebrates 20 years. Details: https://shorturl.at/Fk5ag.

Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Must register online in advance. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Saturday, Oct. 4

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Animas Palooza “When Pigs Fly,” 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Animas Air Park, 163 Flight Line Road. Free. Details: Call (970) 236-8919, email blodiorne@hotmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/37c5mvjc.

Coffee with Chris – Meadow Market, 10-11 a.m., Meadow Market, 688 Edgemont Meadows Road. Free. Informal conversation with LPEA co-op leadership. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Fall Family Festival, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Durango Nature Center. Free. Celebrate fall with outdoor activities for all ages. Details: https://shorturl.at/AZoDO.

New Adventures Respite Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. A new program for children with disabilities and their families in Southern Colorado. Details: https://shorturl.at/GzZBx.

Animas River Trail Cleanup, 11 a.m., Durango BMX Track, 360 Camino del Rio. Community cleanup along the southern section of the trail. Details: https://shorturl.at/okJxc.

ELHI Community Center Car Show, noon-4 p.m., 115 Ute St., Ignacio. Free. Enjoy the Mystery Machine, Batmobile, General Lee and more. Family fun with trivia, photos, carnival games and more. Details: https://shorturl.at/TE1aY.

Springboard's Youth Arts Festival & Makers Market, noon-3 p.m., Fanto Park, 445 E. Seventh Ave. Free. Celebrate local youth art and creativity at this family-friendly community event. Details: Instagram: youth_arts_festival_durango.

Four Corners Photo Expo, 1-5 p.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort and Hotel, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $25. Details: https://fourcornersphotoexpo.mypixieset.com.

“Back to the League” LWV La Plata, 3-5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Guinn Unger of CHC updates progress of the CSPH study – a universal health care system for Colorado. Details: www.cohccoalition.org.

Art in the Box by Shawn Ahkeah and Live Music by Batucada Pan Handlers, 6-8 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Free. Opening reception with artwork and live music. Details: https://shorturl.at/52VJ5

Pete Giuliani, 6 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St., Mancos.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

San Juan Symphony Presents Tromba Mundi and Pines of Rome, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $24-$69. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Veterans Benefit Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. $9 nonveteran, $8 veteran, $6 kids 12 and under. Community breakfast to raise money for local veterans. Open to the public. Details: durangovet1@gmail.com.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 2 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

San Juan Symphony Presents Tromba Mundi and Pines of Rome, 3 p.m., Henderson Fine Arts Center at San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington. $12-$37. Tickets and details: www.sanjuansymphony.org.

Monday, Oct. 6

American Sign Language Learners Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Practice ASL and discuss deaf culture. All levels welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Help Pick Apples for Apple Days, 10 a.m., Various locations. Free. Details: https://shorturl.at/c1NKJ.

Arc Flash Safety Demonstration, noon-1 p.m., LPEA Truck Barn, 45 Stewart St. Free. Family-friendly electric safety event. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

HR Power Hour, noon, Zoom. $10. HR experts cover everything nonprofits need to know to update and optimize their HR practices. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yt77737x.

CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

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.

Rotary Club of Durango Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. La Plata County Treasurer Moni Gruskin will speak about the November county sales tax referendum. Details: mtnman16@gmail.com.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

Thursday, Oct. 9

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker: Chaplain Josh Magyar of Mercy Regional Medical Center. Details: kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: durangowinery.com.

Our Streets Our Stories” Community Event, 4:30-7 p.m., Manna, 1100 Avenida del Sol. Free. A community event offering hands-on insight into Manna’s mission. Details: marketing@mannasoupkitchen.com.

Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Kevin Fedarko, 6 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. $25 community members, $15 FLC alumni, free for FLC faculty, staff, and students. Fedarko will present a seminar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://tinyurl.com/fedarko25.

Meet ’n’ Greet Attorney General Phil Weiser, 6-8 p.m., EsoTerra Arboretum, 270 County Road 203. Free. Meet Phil Weiser, candidate for Colorado governor. Details: philforcolorado.com.

Nerds Night Out Trivia, 6-8 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Free. Durango-themed trivia night. Teams of five. Prizes. Details: engage.durangoco.gov/trivia-nights.

Monthly Comedy Open Mic, doors at 6:30 p.m., mic from 7-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth). Free. New comedy open mic hosted by Joe Schrock. Second Thursday of each month. Details: https://shorturl.at/yZP1f.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

Kirtan Chanting, 7 p.m., Pause Yoga Studio, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 111. Free. An evening of Sanskrit chanting and singing. Details: text Anna at 382-8182.

Friday, Oct. 10

Help Pick Apples for Apple Days, 10 a.m., Various locations. Free. Details: https://shorturl.at/c1NKJ.

Harvest Dinner and 5-Year Celebration, 5-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. Outdoor gathering with complimentary dinner. Bring your own chair. Details: swlplibrarydistrict.org, sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org, 425-5610 ext. 2

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. Details: durangowinery.com.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $3-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

Southwest Sessions Concert: Mojo Birds & GrooveCasters, 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $15. Rock and soul music. Details: stillwater-music.betterworld.org.

Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Must register online. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Fall Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Three Springs Neighborhood. Free. Community-wide yard sale. Look for homes with balloons or signs. Details: https://shorturl.at/duTsR.

17th Annual Apple Days Festival, 9 a.m.-noon, Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Fresh-pressed cider, live music and games for all ages. Details: denise@goodfoodcollective.org.

Community Power at the Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Main Avenue. Free. Hands-on learning, energy tips and fun for the whole family. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Durango Fire & Rescue Fire Prevention Safety Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free. Fire safety, local goods and Apple Days with Durango Fire & Rescue. No registration required.

Family Day at the Animas Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave. Free. Hands-on activities highlighting Ute culture. Details: info@animasmuseum.org or 259-2402.

Rev Up & Pink Out – Breast Cancer Awareness Cookie Sale, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. Free. Fundraiser with bikes, cars and cookies. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhaupbp, 403-3711.

Native Scenes, Native Stories: Artist Demonstrations, 1 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Diné artists Keith Smith and Ed Singer host painting and conversation. Details: execdirector@montezumamuseum.org or 516-1100.

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 2 and 7 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

Sound Underground – EDM Night, 9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $10. 21 and older. Featuring local DJs. Farewell party for ICITE. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Merely Players presents “Hamlet,” 2 p.m., 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Details: merelyplayers.org.

League of Women Voters La Plata, 3:30-5:15 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free. Meet candidates for Durango School Board at this public forum. Details: lwvlaplata.org.

Monday, Oct. 13

Durango Fall Prevention, 11 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. $480. A 12-week balance program designed to reduce fall risk and injury. Details: durangofallprevention.com, info@durangofallprevention.com, 375-7300.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

REMS Bone Scans – one day only, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Community Wellness Center, 160 E. 12th St., Unit 1. $250. Radiation-free, immediate results, bone density plus bone quality measured together. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/328ajuef, call (505) 588-6790 or email hello@remsw.com.

HR Power Hour, noon, Zoom. $10. HR experts cover everything nonprofits need to know to update and optimize their HR practices. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yt77737x.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

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.

Career Training: Fundamentals of Leadership & Management, 3-5 p.m., FLC Center of Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Free. Career training for new and aspiring managers. Details: https://shorturl.at/UajXc.

100+ for the Earth Southwest Colorado Giving Circle, 5:15 p.m. check-in, 6-7 p.m. meeting, The Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $100 to vote, $10 for students, free for guests. Giving circle to benefit environmental nonprofits. Details: 100fortheEarth.org, 100fortheEarth@gmail.com.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Ideas to Inspiration: Writing Chapter 1 Retreat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., The Gable House Bed & Breakfast, 805 East Fifth Ave. $175. A one-day writing workshop. Preregistration required. Details: pr@heatherstark.me.

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker: Martha Minot, Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado. Details: kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. Details: durangowinery.com.

Sip & Stitch, 6-9 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: durangowinery.com.

Friday, Oct. 17

Game Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish Trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. 20% local discount. Details: durangowinery.com

Live Stand-Up: Jamie Wolf (NY’s Funniest, Comedy Cellar), 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $25. Philly’s Phunniest winner and Time-Out Comic to Watch Jamie Wolf delivers sharp, dark, dynamic stand-up. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3p4rxejv.

Southwest Sessions Concert & Latin Dance Night with Seven Sharp 11, 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $15. Dance night with instructor and live Latin music by Seven Sharp 11. Details: https://shorturl.at/PoeSA.

Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Must register online in advance. A bar-based escape-room-style experience. Most Fridays. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Apple Days Festival, 9 a.m.-noon, Durango Farmers Market, 259 W. Ninth St. Press apples, taste cider, play games and help reduce food waste. Details: goodfoodcollective.org/apple-days.

New Adventures Respite Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. For children with disabilities and their families in Southern Colorado. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2h8bc632.

Sunnyside Community Solar Tours, 10-11 a.m., Sunnyside Community Solar Facility, 75 County Road 218. Free. Tour LPEA’s solar facility and learn about solar energy. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Sunnyside Community Solar Tours, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Solar Facility, 75 County Road 218. Free. Second tour option. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Frank N Stein Music Festival, noon-6 p.m., 134 Mill St., Bayfield. Free. Student orchestra performances, costume contest, games, food and local brew. Details: stillwatermusic.org.

Halloween Mask Decorating Party, 4-8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $20 per mask. Select and decorate a mask – supplies, decorations and cocktails provided. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

#NoKings 2.0, 2-4 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 E. Second Ave. Free. Speakers and tabling; overflow marches north along Main Ave. with signs. Details: www.indivisibledurango.org.

Harvest Dinner and 5-Year Celebration, 5-7 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Hwy. 140, Hesperus. Free. Outdoor dinner. Bring your own chair. Details: swlplibrarydistrict.org, flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org, 425-5610, ext. 1.

Durango Contradance and Squares, 7:30 p.m., La Plata Senior Center Ballroom. Sliding scale donation $10-$20. Deb Comly calls with live music from Tom Ward’s Downfall. Details: (802) 345-2902, hamgam2000@aol.com.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Veterans Benefit Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. $9 nonveteran, $8 veteran, $6 kids 12 and under. Fundraiser for local veterans. Open to the public. Details: durangovet1@gmail.com.

Monday, Oct. 20

American Sign Language Learners Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Practice ASL communication, discuss culture and etiquette. All levels welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

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.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Thursday, Oct. 23

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker: Ralph Macrone on heart checkups for young athletes. Details: kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Career Training: Navigating Generational Differences, 3-5 p.m., FLC Center of Innovation, 835 Main Ave., Suite 225. Free. Learn how to work across age groups. Details: gowork.fortlewis.edu.

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: durangowinery.com.

CommunityPowerX, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Gaslight Twin Cinema, 102 E. Fifth St. Free. A night of big ideas and inspiring energy talks. Registration required. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Poetry Open Mic Night, 5:30-8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Free. Monthly poetry open mic, all ages and abilities welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com

Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. Details: durangowinery.com.

Friday, Oct. 24

Oktoberfest, 4-7 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. $15. A fundraiser for the local post. Details: durangovet1@gmail.com.

Falliday Party: Durango Formal, 6:30 p.m., Black Heron Lounge, 726 Main Ave. $15-$30. A festive evening of fun, networking and celebration for the upcoming holiday season. Details: https://shorturl.at/jy0fv.

Live Local Music, 6-8 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Irish Trad music with Tom Ward’s Downfall. 20% local discount. Details: durangowinery.com.

Southwest Sessions Concert: The Badly Bent and Animas Roots, 7 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave., Suite C. $15. Details: https://shorturl.at/4pdrZ.

Treasure Hunt, 7-10 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). Must register online in advance. A bar-based escape-room-style experience. Most Fridays. Details: thesubterraindurango.com

Saturday, Oct. 25

“Fear TITSelf” Spooky Burlesque Show, two shows: 5:30/6 and 8/8:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $20, ages 18 and older. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Community Leadership 101, 5 p.m., Durango Chamber of Commerce, 2301 Main Ave. $10-$15. Learn how to get involved and what it’s really like to serve on a nonprofit board. Details: https://shorturl.at/DYNtK.

Current Conversations with Chris, 5:30-6:30 p.m., James Ranch Grill, 33846 U.S. Highway 550. Free. Share ideas and questions with co-op leadership. Details: https://lpea.coop/events.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

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.

Thursday, Oct. 30

Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Free. Guest speaker: Carl Schaaf, Animas Mosquito Control District. Details: kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Craft and Connect, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.

Sip & Stitch, 4-6 p.m., Durango Winery, 900 Main Ave. Free. Bring a craft to work on and get 25% off glasses of wine. Details: durangowinery.com.

Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Grand Canyon Trust, American Rivers, The Wilderness Society and Onward Legacy Foundation. Details: Visit www.sustainableswcolorado.com.

Reclaiming Reclamation: Public Power, Climate Change, and Glen Canyon's Resurrection, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Zak Podmore, author of “Life After Dead Pool,” explores the history of Glen Canyon. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://shorturl.at/rqwFR.

Friday, Oct. 31

Monster’s Ball Halloween Extravaganza with YOPE, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $15. 21 and older. Dance, drink and be scary. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.

Saturday, Nov. 1

New Adventures Respite Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Program for children with disabilities and their families. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2h.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

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.

Coffee with Chris – Pagosa Springs, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Pagosa Springs Community Center, South Conference Room, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs. Free. Informal meeting with LPEA leadership. Details: https://lpea.coop/events/.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

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.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

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.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

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.

Thursdays

Weekly Darts Tournament, sign-ups: 5:30 p.m., game time: 6 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Open to all skill levels. No need to preregister: just show up, sign up and throw down. Details: Visit unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.

To submit an event

Submit your calendar event to http://tinyurl.com/n5fdkrjf at least a week in advance. Include time, date, cost (if any) and specific address, along with any contact information.