In partnership with the American SkiBike Association, Purgatory Resort will host its 19th annual SkiBike Rally on Saturday and Sunday.
All ages and abilities can enjoy the mountain on a skibike. The bike provides a safe and low-impact alternative to skiing and snowboarding, making the sport accessible for both adaptive and non-adaptive participants.
A poker run, group cruise and free barbecue will take place Saturday. A NASTAR competition and manual-run contest will be held Sunday. The event is free for season pass and ticket holders. All ages are welcome. A lift ticket is required to participate.
For more information, visit purgatory.ski/events/ski-bike-rally.
Psychedelic Club of Durango, 6-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Student Council Winter Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Animas High School, 271 Twin Buttes Ave.
The dangers of smoking and vaping discussion, 5 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Hosted by the Durango Fire and Rescue Department. To sign up, contact tosh.black@durangofire.org.
Little Shop of Optics Physics Exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Animas High School, 271 Twin Buttes Ave. View projects that illustrate the nature of light.
La Plata County Planning Commission regular meeting, 6 p.m., 1101 East Second Ave.
Songwriters’ Gathering at the Monk, 6-8 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Life-Long Lecture: Feeding the Birds: Fuel Reduction Treatments, 7 p.m., https://bit.ly/3sBXZ0j. Retired professor of biology, ecology and environmental science Herb Grover will discuss the findings that suggest a rapid recovery in the number of bird species and composition after prescribed fire.
Goddess Workshop, 11 a.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
14th Annual LifeGuard Banquet and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom, 1000 Rim Drive. $30 per person/$100 per family of four. Prices increase after Feb. 18. Live music (Bar D. Wranglers), food, pie auction, live and silent auction. Details: 385-8451.
Larry Carver and Jack Ellis, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Living with the Wolves Discussion, 6-8 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. Erik Molvar, executive director of Western Watersheds Project, will discuss the dysfunctional approaches of industries and agencies to wolf management.
Thom Chacon Pop-up Performance, 7 p.m., Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. $20. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
Creating Beads with Pennies, 10-2 p.m., Durango Rocks, 2351 Main Ave. Create copper penny beads and learn silversmithing and soldering skills. Costs $120, deposit $20. Visit www.durangorocks.org for more information.
The Pastor and the Pagan, 4 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Larry Carver and Jack Ellis, 6 p.m., Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 701 E. Second Ave.
McCurry Organ Trio, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
SkiBike Rally, starting at 8:30 a.m., Purgatory Resort. Hosted by the American SkiBike Association. For more information, visit https://www.purgatory.ski/events/ski-bike-rally/.
Intro to Silversmithing, 10-4 p.m., Durango Rocks, 2351 Main Ave. Create a personalized statement ring and learn the basics of soldering. No experience needed to sign up. $180 class, $80 deposit. Visit www.durangorocks.org for more information.
Southwest Civic Winds Presents: Pageantry!, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $20. Tickets and details: https://www.southwestcivicwinds.org/concerts.
Four Corners Slow Money Annual Member Meeting and Farmer Pitch Fest, 4-6 p.m., via Zoom. Anyone can attend. For more information and the Zoom link, email info@fourcornersslowmoney.org or visit www.fourcornersslowmoney.org.
Winter Photo Special, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3s3zRVt.
Presentation on the art of gem faceting by Adam Parker, 6-8 p.m., Durango Rocks, 2351 Main Ave. Public is invited, event is free. Visit www.durangorocks.org for more information.
Sunnyside Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Library, 75 County Road 218. February’s book is“Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell.
Animas Surgical Hospital Knee and Hip Replacement Seminar, 6 p.m., virtual, www.facebook.com/animassurgicalhospital. Board certified orthopedic surgeons will discuss the latest technology for hip and knee replacement.
Four Corner Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Discuss experiences and treatments with survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues including cancer. For more information, contact prostategroupDRO@gmail.com.
Durango Montessori Elementary School Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave.
Stefon Harris and Blackout, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. For tickets and information, visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
Chocolate and Wine Tasting Fundraiser, 5:30-7 p.m., Animas Chocolate Co., 920 Main Ave. Kick off Women’s History Month. $35, tickets available at wrcdurango.org.
James Ranch Grill Gather Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., James Ranch Grill, 33846 U.S. Highway 550. A four-course plated prix fix menu every Thursday evening through March. Limited seating available. Prepaid reservations only.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: Celebrating American Composer Amy Beach (1867-1944), 7 p.m., https://bit.ly/3p1xqAx. Holly Quist, FLC adjunct professor of music, will premiere the pilot episode of her educational video series “Celebrating More at the Piano.”
Seed Exchange, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203. For more information contact Ann at 505-801-4432 or Susan at 799-4932.
Durango Montessori Elementary School Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave.
Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets and information, visit www.durangoconcerts.com.
61st annual Student Juried Exhibition Opening Reception, 4:30-6 p.m., Art Gallery, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
James Ranch Grill Gather Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., James Ranch Grill, 33846 U.S. Highway 550. A four-course plated prix fix menu every Thursday evening through March. Limited seating available. Prepaid reservations only.
Life-Long Learning Lecture: The Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect, 7 p.m., https://bit.ly/3sVDb3Y. University of Colorado professor Peter Pilewskie will explain what the greenhouse effect is not, then lay the groundwork for a simpler yet physically correct definition.
Durango Choral Society concert, 7 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. $20 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets and details: durangochoralsociety.org.
Jazz Jam, 7-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. $25 per person. Hosted by iAM Music.
Fort Lewis College Women’s Basketball vs. Westminster, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, tickets and information: goskyhawks.com.
Fort Lewis College Women's Basketball vs. Colorado Mesa, 5 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium, cost: free for FLC students, faculty, staff, retirees, children 13 and younger, and active military; $10 adults, $5 senior citizens, $3 high school students.
