Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Walt Duhaime, a longtime member, will speak about the recent Tri-City conference. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Coffee with Chris, 8-9 a.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. LPEA leadership invites the community to discuss energy storage over a warm drink. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/h92x3hre.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango-La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. 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.
Bloodmobile, 1-3:30 p.m., Allen Theatres, 900 Trans Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Opening Reception – Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime, 5-7 p.m., Barbara Conrad Gallery – Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Davies retired from a career as a civil rights attorney and began oil painting at age 70. His show features Southwest landscapes, and is free to the public.
Public Reception and Book Signing with David Yarrow, 5:30-8 p.m., Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free. Meet and greet world renowned photographer David Yarrow as he returns to Durango.
A Night Of Improv, 7-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $20 adults, $15 students. A night of short- and long-form improv comedy. The Lower Left instructors will take the stage with a collection of special guests. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/tjx2wf3y.
Mojo Birds: Album Release Party with Dana Ariel & the Coming up Roses and Ely Cartwright, 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show), Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. Presale $18, day of show $20. 21 and older. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/59m64hwp.
Cottage Foods In-person Training, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. $50. Learn food safety requirements to start your own food business. Registration required. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 425-5610, ext. 2.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Railhead Animas City: To Be or Not To Be?, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., and on Zoom. Free. Bust some early myths about Animas City and Durango with local historian Robert McDaniel. Details: Visit animasmuseum.org/events.html, email info@animasmuseum.org or call 259 2402.
Parker’s Animal Rescue Adoption Event, 3-5 p.m., Creature Comforts, 305 South Camino del Rio, Ste. O. Whether you’re actively looking to adopt, curious about fostering or just want to learn more.
Social Dance Night with Live Music, 6:30 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. $15 adult, $5 student. Evening of dance and live music, starting with a dance lesson. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/2nvw6d59.
The Jokers Ball at The Hall, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Trujillo-Sheets Post 28, 878 East Second Ave. $5 cover or 3 for $10. Experience live Retro Relevant Rock at The Jokers very first public appearance.
Alex Dunn with Opener Alex Graf: Second Weekend Series, 8-10 p.m., The iNDIGO Room, 1315 Main Ave., #207. Presale $20, day Of show: $23. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2s44sp2t.
Durango Comedy Presents: A Big A** Variety Show, 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F. $15. 18 and older. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4w3kue2v.
Irish Jam, noon-3 p.m., Durango Beer and Ice Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Funk Jam Sessions presented by Jimmy’s Music & Supply, 4-6 p.m., 1101 Main Ave. Free and open to all skill levels. Join us every second Sunday at 11th Street Station for Durango’s monthly Funk Jazz Jam Session – a free, open community jam where musicians of all levels come together to groove, improvise and connect. Hosted in January by Funk Express and February by Jazz Church. Presented by The iAM MUSIC Institute, Jimmy’s Music Supply and Stillwater Music.
ASL 101 Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. $100 for 10 classes. Learn and practice American Sign Language. All levels welcome. Registration required. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 425-5610, ext. 2.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room 103, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Durango Parks and Recreation Director Scott McClain provides an overview of this important community asset. Details: Email Mtnman16@gmail.com.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Beth Lamberson Warren, executive director of Durango Arts Center will speak. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Southwest Colorado Air Quality Community Information Session, noon, virtual. Free. Virtual information session about a new local air quality project. To register, email emile@ecoimpactsolutions.org, call/text (575) 636-3639 or visit https://tinyurl.com/SWCOAIRPLAN.
Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, 3-5 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Mario Borrero of FLC presents “The Ancient Maya from a Frontier Perspective: Southern Belize.” Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.
Gallery Reception, “Constellations of Place,” 4:30-6:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Featuring more than 60 pieces from the CSWS collections and 13 Native American, Indigenous and Latinx artists. Details: Email cmscott@fortlewis.edu, call 247-7333 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3anpbuyr.
Ranger outdoor series: What to do if confronted by Colorado’s diverse wildlife. Mount Lions bears and even spiders and snakes. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages.
Game Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Durango Wedding Expo, noon-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $12. Shop, sample and plan a perfect celebration while supporting local businesses. Details: Visit durangoweddingsmagazine.com, call 884-6001 or email debbie@durangoweddingsmagazine.com.
Animal Soul and Carute Roma, 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. show, The Hive, 1175 Camino del Rio. $10. All ages. Details: Visit thehivedgo.org, www.animalsoulmusic.com and www.caruteroma.com.
Durango Contradance Series, 7:30 p.m., Durango-La Plata Senior Center ballroom, 2424 Main Ave. Sliding scale $10-$20. Deb Comly calling. Live music provided by Fractal String Band. details: call (802) 345-2902.
Elks National Hoop Shoot, 10 a.m. firm, doors open at 8:45 a.m. registration and warmup, Whalen Gymnasium, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. For ages 8-13. Basketball Free Throw contest – opportunity to advance to district, state, regional and national contests. Details: Email dbw254@gmail.com, call 769-8636 or visit https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot.
Celiac Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave. Free. Monthly meet up for people with celiac disease. Third Sunday of every month. Details: Email kylene@nationalceliac.org or call 749-8784.
Durango Fall Prevention, 11 a.m.-noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. $480. 12-week fitness class to enhance balance, stability and mobility. Register at 375-7300. Details: Email info@durangofallprevention.com or visit www.durangofallprevention.com.
CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Dan Parkinson, volunteer observer and advocate, Southwest Colorado BHA will talk about domestic sheep impact on bighorns. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. 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.
100+ for the Earth, 5:15 p.m. for socializing/6 p.m. meeting starts, Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $100/voting individual, $10 for students, guest are free. First Quarter one-hour meetings, learn about environmental nonprofits in Southwest Colorado and make collective donation. Details: Visit 100fortheearth.org or email 100fortheearth@gmail.com.
Durango Dementia Coalition Office Hours, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Durango Dementia Coalition will staff a table the fourth Thursday of every month providing information/resources regarding dementia. No registration – drop in during the hours. Details: Contact Kim: (505) 634-8638, durangodementiacoalition@gmail.com or durangodementiacoalition.org.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, head- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
Bloodmobile, 12:30-3 p.m., Allen Theatres, 900 Trans-Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Snowdown Murder Mystery Event “Shadows Over Statehood,” 4 p.m., The Gable House Bed & Breakfast, 805 East Fifth Ave. Details: Call 247-4982, emails gablehousebnb@gmail.com or visit https://www.durangobedandbreakfast.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Snowdown Euchre Tournament, 11 a.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free. Double elimination partners (blind draw) tournament. Prizes for top three teams. Costume prizes also! Registration 10-11 am. Details: Call Joe Zuber, 259-1375.
Third Annual Hamster Derby, 2 p.m., Creature Comforts Centennial Center, 305 South Camino del Rio. Free admission, VIP Seats available for purchase. Benefiting La Plata County Humane Society. Free, family-friendly fun, optional VIP perks at Creature Comforts. Details: lpchs.org/hamster.
Sunnyside Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. This month’s selection is “The Palisades,” by Gail Lynn Hanson. All are welcome.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, head- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
Bloodmobile, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, 785 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Friends of the Southwest La Plata Library District Soup-er Bowl Fund-day Fundraiser, 2-5 p.m., Breen Community Building, 15300 CO-140, Hesperus. $25/person. Soups, breads, desserts, silent auction. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 425-5610, ext. 1.
Ignacio High School Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 315 Becker St., Ignacio. Public welcome. Check-in through the office. Located in the gym. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, heat- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
10th Harry Harwick Course on Healthcare Administration, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., online. Registration: $75. Discussion: Navigating Transformation – Sustaining culture. Details and registration: https://go.evvnt.com/3381980-0?pid=4975.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room #103, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Fall Prevention, noon-1 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. $480. 12-week fitness class to enhance balance, stability and mobility. Details: Call 403-2580, email info@durangofallprevention.com or visit durangofallprevention.com.
Blood Drive-Stoneage, Inc., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 466 South Sky Lane Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Hutton Broadcasting Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Ranger outdoor series: Basic tracking and wildlife behavior, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Ignacio Community Library Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 470 Goddard Ave. (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
City of Durango Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Durango Recreation/Community Center, 2700 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Motor Co. Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Ranger outdoor series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Backpacking safety, outdoor etiquette and the proper equipment.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 1-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Ranger outdoor series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Backpacking safety, outdoor etiquette and the proper equipment.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 1-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Wine Experience, 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Durango. $85 for single ticket. Explore hundreds of wines featured with light appetizers at multiple downtown Durango locations. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Durango Wine Experience, 3-6 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $120 for single ticket. Features hundreds of wines and spirits along with Durango restaurants showcasing their cuisine. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Rise and Vibes, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Day pass is $50, weekend entry pass is $200. Live reggae music. Details: Call 903-0681 or visit https://riseandvibes.com.
West Slope Startup Week, times vary, downtown Durango. Free. Weeklong event for rural entrepreneurs and community leaders. Details: https://westslopestartupweek.com.
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