La Plata County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the fairgrounds with the theme, “Mountain Air, County Fair.” The fair runs through Sunday.
The fair will feature young farmers and gardeners as well as wares and crafts from makers of all ages. Entertainment events will include a talent show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Michael Martin Murphey in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, the Demolition Derby at noon, Aug. 14 and a Family Dance on the Patio at 9 p.m. Saturday.
Throughout the week, a wide variety of art, crafts, baked goods, livestock and more will be on display beginning at 9 a.m. most days.
For more information and a full schedule, visit www.co.laplata.co.us/departments/fairgrounds/county_fair.php.
La Plata County Fair, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Various prices. Rodeo, displays, exhibits, junior livestock auction, demolition derby, food and a concert by country music star Michael Martin Murphey on Friday night. Details: 247-8477 or www.durango.org/events/annual-events/summer/la-plata-county-fair.
Theology on Tap, social half hour 5:30 p.m., talk 6 p.m., Million Dollar Highway Saloon, 760 S Camino del Rio. Free. Talk by pastor and author Kevin Butcher. Food and drinks available for purchase. Topic: The healing power of love. Details: www.stcolumbacatholic.org/faith-formation#TheologyonTap.
Shooting Stars with Yvonne Lashmett, 6 p.m., Create Art & Tea, 1015 Main Ave. $60. Learn painting techniques and take home a completed painting. Details: www.createartandtea.com.
Living Skills in the Schools virtual talk for parents of home-schooler about teen vaping, 5.30-6.30 p.m. Free with optional donation. Chris Pasquale will discuss the most recent data on teen vaping use, prevalence, risk factors and prevention strategies for reducing youth e-cigarette use. Details: https://events.idonate.com/livingskillsintheschoolsparentvapingeducation.
Friends of the Durango Public Library sidewalk book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. North patio of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. $1 per pound. Genres: home, hobbies, social sciences and fiction Q-Z. Proceeds benefit Durango Public Library. Details: www.durangogov.org/1148/Main-Library.
The Tortoise and the Flair book reading, 10 a.m., The Community Treehouse, 658 S. East St., Bayfield. Join local author Brook Smith for a reading and meet Juliette the Tortoise. Afterwards there will be a writing coach Q&A. Details: 444-0873.
Studio 444 open house, 5 p.m., Studio 444, 689B County Road 233. Free. Showcases, dance parties, games and food, followed by an outdoor movie night showing of “Jungle Cruise” starting at 8:30 p.m. Bring camp chairs and a blanket or jacket. Details: 422-8499.
Library Music Series final performance, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. The final concert of the summer music series at Ignacio Library with food trucks, live music and more. Details: www.ignaciolibrary.org.
High Altitude Blues with Jack Ellis & Larry Carver, 6 p.m., Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 17460 County Road 501, Bayfield. Details: 884-0596.
Citywide Worship Night, 6:30 p.m., Rotary Park. Join Durango churches for a time of worship and connection with the community. Details: www.summitdurango.org/citywide-worship-night.
Outdoor movie: “WALL-E,” sunset, Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Parkway. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Details: 884-2222.
High Altitude Blues, with Jack Ellis & Larry Carver, 6 p.m. Fur Trapper’s Steakhouse, 701 East Second Ave., Durango.
Michael Martin Murphey concert, 8-10 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $25-$45. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Details and tickets: 247-8477 or www.tix.com/ticket-sales/durangoconcerts/260/event/1227424.
Bodo Strongman Showdown, 9 a.m., Bodo Athletics: CrossFit Soteria, 194 Bodo Drive, Unit D. Free to attend, $60 to enter. A non-sanctioned strongman event. All levels and abilities welcome. Details: www.crossfitsoteria.com/bodo-strongman-showdown.
Million Dollar Highway Saloon Cars & Coffee hosted by Four Corners Corvette Club, 9 a.m., Million Dollar Highway Saloon, 760 S. Camino del Rio. Coffee and donuts provided. Details: 764-7943.
La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $15. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets: Handlebar Motorsports, Fender Menders, Durango Muffler and Walker’s Do It Best Hardware in Ignacio.
Durango/La Plata County Senior Center Steppers “Fun-Raiser” dance and mixer, 1-3 p.m., Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. $10. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s disease research and programs. Staff members will lead line dances and dance lessons. Bring a dish to share and a personal water bottle. Details: Connie Kintner at 382-6444 or connie.kintner@co.laplata.co.us.
Durango Art Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,1101 Main Ave. Free. An outdoor market to buy and admire handmade goods and visual art. Details: www.durangocreativedistrict.org.
Party At The Powerhouse, 4-7 p.m., The Powerhouse Science Center & Maker Lab, 1333 Camino del Rio. $25 general admission, children 12 and younger free. Live music for dancing and karaoke by Drama Club. Proceeds benefit Housing Solutions. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/party-at-the-powerhouse-tickets-164382555649 and Facebook.
Grow with Google webinar, noon, Zoom. Hosted by Durango Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to use YouTube to grow a business Pamela Starr, professional trainer for Grow with Google.
Town of Bayfield Block Party, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mill Street. Free. Live music with Midnight Backhand, the Pine River Rotary Club beer tent, family activities and vendors. Mill street restaurants will be open for dinner, and The Pine River Valley Heritage Society Museum will also be open. Details: 884-9544.
Industry Feed Summer Series: LPEA lunch and learn, 11 a.m., 24 Stewart St. Free. Learn about LPEA's various rebate programs from heat pumps to E-bikes, the qualified contractor program and a live electrical safety demonstration. Details: web.durangobusiness.org/events.
Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, 835 Main Ave. Suite 225. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. A networking mixer co-hosted by the Durango Chamber and a Chamber member, attracting professionals from all around the Durango area. Enjoy food, drinks and giveaways. Details: bit.ly/3slv9AZ.
Helping small businesses understand ADA compliance and service animals presentation, noon-1:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., Durango Public Library program room 1, 1900 E. Third Ave. Free. Lunch/dinner will be provided. Virtual attendance is also available at us02web.zoom.us/j/89586853432 (noon) and at us02web.zoom.us/j/83833375122 (6 p.m.). For accessibility or accommodation needs, email evoisine@disabilitylawco.org by Aug. 13.
San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference fiction writing contest submission deadline. Theme is mining and reclamation. Entry is free. Story length is 1,500-4,000 words. Details: www.mountainstudies.org/sjmrc or Alex Handloff at coordinator@headwatersalliance.org.
Animas Valley Grange tour of the Farmer Training Program entitled “Growing Resilient Food and Farmers,” 10-11:30 a.m., Old Fort near Hesperus. The tour will include the education garden, historic orchard and incubator fields. To carpool meet at the grange no later than 9:15 a.m. Details: 403-3862 or visit www.facebook.com/animasvalleygrange.
The iAM MUSIC Fest, 4:30-9:30 p.m., The Nugget Mountain Bar, 48721 North Highway 550. $10. Lineup includes, Ghost Tapes, Avant Horizon, The Whimsy Of Things and Dana Ariel. Details: www.iammusicfest.us.
Movies in the Park: The Karate Kid, 7:45 p.m. opens for seating, Durango Recreation Center lawn. Free. Watch family-friendly movies on a 20-foot screen. Details: www.durangogov.org/1417/Movies-in-the-Park.
The River Arkansas & Joshua Polaris performance, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. $15-$18. Country, blues, folk and Americana music. Tickets: www.animascitytheatre.com, 946-2281 or durangomassive@hotmail.com.
Ute Mountain Casino Hotel Pow-Wow, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Saturday Grand Entry, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, 3 Weeminuche Drive, Towaoc. Free. Hosted by Hal Eagle Tail, featuring dance and drum competitions as well as competitive Handgame with various cash prizes ranging from $10,000 to $23,600. Food vendors will be onsite. Details: www.utemountaincasino.com or 739-0737.
Seventh Annual Splash & Dash summer event, 8 .a.m.-noon, Rotary Park, 1565 E. Second Ave. Free-$20. Featuring 5K and 1K races, live music by LokiMoon, barbeque from Serious Texas and games. Registration for the 5K and 1K opens at 8 a.m.The 5K will start at 9 a.m. Details: www.lpys.org.
Revel Van Rally Expo, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Purgatory Ski Resort, 1 Skier Place. Free. the event will host 200 vans and more than 20 sponsors. Open to the public Saturday and Sunday. Details: (303) 514-1303, m.rexreed@protonmail.com or www.therevelclub.com.
Ohana Kuleana Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, OK Garden, 564 E. 30th St. Free. OPen house will feature the “Ask a Gardener” event where community members may ask gardening questions. Gardeners will offer demonstrate of techniques used to enhance production and preserve moisture. Details: okcommunitygarden@gmail.com.
Durango Fire & Rescue Fire Training Facility dedication and open house, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 182 Sheppard Drive. Meet firefighters, watch demonstrations and tour the trucks. Food will be provided. Details: www.durangofire.org.
The iAM MUSIC Fest, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $15. Lineup includes J-Calvin, Ghost Tapes, Dana Ariel, Julianne Marqua and Secret Circus Society. Details: www.iammusicfest.us.
Back to School Connect barbecue, after the 5:30 p.m. service, Summit Church courtyard, 2917 Aspen Drive. Family-friendly event for all ages. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks provided. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Details: www.summitdurango.org/back-to-school-connect-bbq.
Cuarenta y Cinco in Town Park, 6 p.m., Hermosa St., Pagosa Springs. $10 for adults, $5 for 13 and younger. Community Dance with New Mexico Band Cuarenta Y Cinco. Proceeds benefit local dog rescue. Details: www.pagosafun.com.
Race for Riverhouse 5K fundraiser, 10 a.m., Rotary Park. $45 for adults, $35 for children. Support Riverhouse Children's Center with this 5K along the Animas River. Enjoy beer, sno-cones, popcorn and a bouncy house. Details: www.360durango.com/event/race-for-riverhouse/203954.
Celebration Day at PCC Southwest, 11 a.m, 2320 Main Ave. Free. Celebrate the first day of the academic year with food, games, raffle prizes, Radio 101 broadcasting and a message from the executive dean. Students and community members welcome. Details: web.durangobusiness.org/events.
Lunch & Learn with Nancy Brockman “Be a Marketing Shrink,” noon, Durango Chamber of Commerce, 2301 Main Ave. Free virtual attendance, $15-$20 in-person attendance. Learn how to improve marketing communication using psychology tools. Box lunches by Singletrack Cafe. Details: web.durangobusiness.org/events.
Virtual meeting on Bayfield Landfill, 5:30 p.m., Zoom. Free. The meeting will discuss detectable vinyl chloride levels, possible associated risks, the investigation of nearby wells that were found to be clean and ongoing monitoring. Details: www.co.laplata.co.us/news_detail_T18_R62.php. Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/82742366812.
Ignacio High School Volleyball Scrimmage vs. Pagosa, 10 a.m., Pagosa High School.
Durango High School volleyball vs. Farmington High School, 6:30 p.m., Durango High School.
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