Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers, 4:30-9 p.m., 8080 County Road 250. Registration and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx5h6n.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No cost, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also www.alz.org/co.
The Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum hosts “Who Are the Pueblos? The History and Legacy of the Ancient-to-Contemporary Puebloans,” presented by Pueblo Cultural Educator Jon Ghahate, noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. Link: https://bit.ly/4kvKfhu.
Animas High School Campus Tour, 5 p.m., AHS, 22 Osprey Way. Enrollment is open. Details: Email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com, visit animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.
True Western Roundup – Open and PAFRA Rodeo, 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Tickets and details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3nh29fea.
Dan Carlson and Nina Sasaki, 5-7 p.m., Meadow Market, 688 Edgemont Meadows Road.
Paint a Patriotic Mural, 9 a.m., Hermosa Cafe, 738 Main Ave. Pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year, Hermosa Cafe provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults and also great for kids.
Durango High Noon Rotary, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.
Concert Hall @ The Park: Will Overman Band, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Free summer concerts every Thursday night. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. All ages welcome.
Jeff Solon Jazz, 6 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
3 Way Street, 6-9 p.m., Durango Hot Springs, 6475 Country Road 203, free with admission.
All American Gourmet Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Durango and the Daybreak Rotary Club. Scrambled eggs, green chili eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit topping, biscuits and gravy will be served. Adults $20, children 6-12 $10, first responders are $10. Children under 6 are free. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4ynkmtcu.
4th of July Parade in Durango, 8 a.m., Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Drive. Fourth of July Rafting Parade floats through Durango on the Lower Animas River. Details: Call 247-4789, visit https://mild2wildrafting.com or email info@mild2wildrafting.com.
Paint a Patriotic Mural, 9 a.m., Hermosa Cafe, 738 Main Ave. Pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year, Hermosa Cafe provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults and also great for kids.
Southwest Civic Winds Super Hero Summer Spectacular, 9 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free. Full band will perform super hero themes (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Avengers and more). Details: https://tinyurl.com/pfdu8eeu.
Freedom 5K Run, Stroll & Walk, 9-11 a.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free. All ages are welcome to run, walk, stroll or stride this festive 5K along the Animas River Trail. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Rotary Park. Participants are encouraged to dress in creative and patriotic attire. Prizes will be distributed for first place in three categories: 12 and under, 13-18 and over 18 years of age. Participants must check in at the Freedom 5K race tent between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m.
San Juan Nature Walks, 10 a.m.-noon, Andrews Lake Upper Parking Area (turn left before main parking area), U.S. Highway 550 north. Fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate, moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather. Details: Visit https://sjma.org/events.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Children’s Parade, 3 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. Registration: Free, quick and easy from 2:30 to 2:55 p.m. Decorate, march and celebrate. Red, white and blue is the color scheme, but use your imagination on how to turn your bike, wagon, trike, scooter or stroller into a float. Or create a costume and march. For kids ages 10 years old and younger. Arrive early (2:30 p.m.) for free decoration station, if you need some last-minute additions. All children must be accompanied by a guardian. Families encouraged to join in the parade – as long as you are accompanying a 10-year-old or under parade entrant. Prizes: Three winners will be picked from a hat of all registered entries for a $50 Heart of Durango gift card, redeemable at 100 businesses downtown.
Main Avenue Mile, 4 p.m., starts at 12th Street. Race the mile on a closed Main Avenue before the Main Parade begins. Running race down Main Avenue starts at 12th Street and proceeds south to College Drive where racers whip a U-turn and head for the finish line back at 12th Street. This is a fundraiser for local charities. Ages: 7 and older. Qualifications: Must be able to complete a mile in under 16 minutes. Prizes: For overall top three and age group prizes. Entry fee: $40 July 1-4 (plus fees). Registration: Online or register at Buckley Park between 3 and 3:45 p.m. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/y49nn9j9.
Wet & Wild! 4th of July Parade, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Main Ave. Certain blocks on Main Avenue will be designated a “Wet Zone!” Expect some imaginative floats as well as bands, singers, cyclists, fire engines and more. The parade starts at College Drive and Main Avenue and ends at 12th Street and Buckley Park.
Independence Day Music Fest, 5 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Live music, laser light show and yoga. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2axpwj5m.
Street Dance featuring High Country Hustle and The Afrobeatniks, 5-9:30 p.m., Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St. City of Durango and KSUT Presents bring you food, beer, dancing and two bands. Free. Participants may buy their dinner and drinks from one of many vendors. Food court includes Ska Brewing, YiaYia’s Concessions, Tacos Carranzo, The Ice Cream Lady and more. The activities area features corn hole, face painting, henna tattoos and Ruby Balloon.
Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Independence Day, 5-10 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7h834a.
True Western Roundup – Red, White & Bulls: Pro Bull Riding, gates open at 5:30 p.m., event begins at 7, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mpn29e2v.
Bluegrass Superpac, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms, 6-9 p.m., Fox Fire Farms Winery, 5513 County Road 321, Ignacio.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Paint a Patriotic Mural, 9 a.m., Hermosa Cafe, 738 Main Ave. Pick up a paintbrush to participate in the community mural. Each year, Hermosa Cafe provides a huge canvas, paints and some outlines to create a Patriotic Mural. Fun for adults and also great for kids.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Vitalant Durango Blood Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Animus on the Animas Durango Boxing Classic, noon-6 p.m., 10th Street between Main and Narrow Gauge avenues. $25 or 5 for $100. Second annual Animus on the Animas: USA Boxing certified amateur bouts. Details: Call (806) 786-8849, email thegoodfightdurango@gmail.com or visit www.thegoodfightdurango.com.
Oscar’s Cafe Pie Eating Contest, 1:30 p.m., Durango Beer and Ice Co., 3000 Main Ave. Oscar’s Cafe is supplying the pies, and Durango Beer & Ice is supplying the venue. Twelve apple pies, 12 contestants. Every contestant gets some goodies, and there will be a nice prize for the winner. Competitors must be 15 years or older. Competitors under 18 need a parent or guardian’s consent. All competitors must sign a waiver. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/58hbdf48.
Watermelon Eating Contest, 4 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Contestants will be accepted for each of the three age categories: at 4 p.m. ages 6 and under; at 4:30 p.m., ages 7-15; and at 5 p.m. ages 16 older. Prizes for first and second places. Early registration strongly encouraged. Registration will end 15 minutes before the start for that age range, when all competitors must be present for check-in. Contestants under 18 years need a parent or guardian's consent. To register in advance, send the following information to events@eleventhstreetstation.com – first and last name, age, phone and email.
Pete Giuliani Trio, 6 p.m., The Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501, Bayfield.
Gailen Clark Duo, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Details: Visit Unionsocialhouse.com or call 759-4144.
Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra – Super Hero Swing Concert and Dancing, 6:30 p.m., Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Free. Dance the evening away to classic jazz hits, “super hero” swing music and more. Details: https://tinyurl.com/pfdu8eeu.
Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.
Aikido Crash Course, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Durango Shin Budo Kai Aikido, 121 W. 32nd St., Unit D. $8. Details: Call 426-5257 or visit www.durangoaikido.com.
Durango Fire Protection District Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 142 Sheppard Drive. Community welcome. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, noon-3 p.m., Vitalant Durango Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4 p.m., Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, 1701 Main Ave, Suite C. Free. Living beyond cancer is intense – connect with others who understand and navigate this journey together. Registration and details: Call 403-3711, email hello@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://cancersupportswco.org.
Durango Farmers Market in the Plaza, 5-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Locally grown goodness and live music from David Mensch. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Compass Points Lecture Series: Navigating Alzheimer’s, 6-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. An overview of dementia, brain health and Alzheimer’s resources. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.
Concerts in the Plaza – Dave Mensch, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Great Garden Series – Smart as a Box of Rocks, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Learn how rock gardening is all about interesting plants and celebrating nature. No registration required. Details: www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org/events.
Healthcare Public Discussion, 6-8 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 West First St., Mancos. Free. Details: https://tinyurl.com/hn9p8nbc.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m., Lyceum room, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Mathew Martinez discusses “Geographies of the Sacred” about the Mesa Prieta Petroglyphs. Details: Email chambrke@aol.com, call 903-3929 or visit sjbas.org.
iFishiBelong Fly Fishing Event, 2 p.m., Chris Park, 900 Chris Park Road, Durango. $50. 5RTU partners with iFishiBelong for an all inclusive event – all are invited. Registration and details: https://tinyurl.com/5n6dvnky.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 11 a.m., Cottonwood Park, 21636 Highway 160, next to Animas Valley Elementary. Free. Featuring the Zelter String Quartet. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2dt7m7ea.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 2 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 151 Heritage Lane. Free. Featuring the Zelter String Quartet. Details: https://tinyurl.com/vt6fyub9.
HOPE Network: Connection, Community and Care for Anyone Facing Cancer, 2:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. All cancers – connect, share and find support with others on a similar journey. Facilitated by Brit Meiers, LCSW. Registration and details: Call 403-3711, email hello@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://cancersupportswco.org.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. All levels welcome. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.
Bicycle Art Show, All day. The Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. Free. Featuring work by Jon Bailey. Details: bikedurango.org, (505) 429-6425.
Friends of the Durango Public Library Summer Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Thousands of books on every subject, most $1. All proceeds benefit the library. Details: Call 375-3380.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 2 p.m., Claire Viles Park, 245 East Park Ave. Free. Community concert on custom-built mobile stage featuring Kodachrome. Details: https://tinyurl.com/mr3nsf9e.
Community Ride, 6 p.m. Rotary Park, 1565 E. Second Ave. Free. Bike Swap kickoff community ride led by Bike Durango, ending at The Union Social House. Details: bikedurango.org, (505) 429-6425.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Featuring Kodachrome. Details: https://tinyurl.com/raczazwx.
Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap and Bike show, 8 a.m.-noon, Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave. Vendors will sell and trade bicycles and parts, and there will be a bike show. Details: Call (505) 429-6425.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground, eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Vitality Walk with Parkinson’s Fighters of Durango, 9-11 a.m., Memorial Park, 2901 East Third Ave. Donation. Help fund the free exercise and educational programs. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4932w4ab or call 749-6679.
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show, 10 a.m., Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 South Camino del Rio. To register a car or bike $15 advance/$20 day of. Details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3eawmk4c.
AARP Fraud & Scam Awareness, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Free. Learn to identify and avoid the latest scams and frauds, Open to the public. No registration required.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 11 a.m., Eagle Park, 1189 Bayfield Pkwy., Bayfield. Featuring Seraph Brass. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bazfbxyp.
Alex Kelloff Meet and Greet CD3 Democratic Candidate, noon, 11th St Station, 1101 Main Ave. Free. Details: Text (540) 748-5124 or email kirby.maclaurin@gmail.com.
Second Saturday Seminar Series, 1 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave. and Zoom. Free. Learn about the Hayden Survey of 1875 with local historians Charles DiFerdinando and Susan Jones. For Zoom, register at animasmuseum.org/events.html.
Quilted Stories; Past & Present, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Quilt expert Patricia Joy will explore the importance of quilts and quilting past and present. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 2 p.m., Shoshone Park, 400 Shoshone Ave., Ignacio. Featuring Seraph Brass. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bp7vybrm.
Painting with PettyOne, 6-9 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $35, 21 and older, price includes all supplies and one beverage, seats are limited. Durango’s dearest, Aria PettyOne, will pose and entertain for a painting party like no other details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Music in the Mountains Free Mobile Stage Community Concert, 6:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Featuring Seraph Brass. Details: https://tinyurl.com/yu43ad7b.
Beneficial Electrification Open House, noon-2 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St. Free. Presentation about electrification and the future of the grid and chat with experts. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4x8r8trh.
CreativiTEA, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Bring a portable handcraft you're working on. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816.
Concerts in the Plaza – Stillwater Music: The Stillwater All Stars & GrooveCasters, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Black Velvet, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No charge, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from/support each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also: www.alz.org/co.
Candlelight Concert: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40-$55. An unforgettable evening of music as the glow of 2,000 candles illuminates this chamber concert. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdzbfbva.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, noon-4 p.m., 900 Trans Lux Drive (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
AARP Fraud & Scam Awareness, 10 a.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. Free. AARP in partnership with the Colorado attorney general is hosting Scam & Fraud awareness seminar. No registration required.
KSUT’s 20th Annual Party in the Park, 5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $35 adults, children 12 and under free. Featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, Los Lobos. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/4em7kcuu.
Matthew Sievers: The Memories of Moments, 5-8 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Art opening with renowned landscape painter Matthew Sievers, artist in attendance. Celebrate regional talent. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4btws783, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.
Candlelight Concert: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40-$55. Be transported to Prague by candlelight in this compelling program of Bohemian-centered music. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/54epb9at.
Liver Down the River, doors open at 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $12 online in advance/$15 door. All ages. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Office, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Matthew Sievers: Live Painting Demonstration, 2-4 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. Live artist demo with painter Matthew Sievers. Watch his creative process and ask questions. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/4fzh4m87, call (970) 232-2033 or email bekah@blueraingallery.com.
Stand-Up Comedy: Naomi Karavani & Guests, early show doors at 6:30 p.m., late show doors open at 9 p.m. The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F (entrance on Ninth Street). $25. Seen on Comedy Central and NPR. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Damn Tall Buildings: Music in the Mountains World Music Concert, 7 p.m., LePlatts Pond, 311 County Road 501, Bayfield. $50. Blends traditional string music with a mix of swing, ragtime and jazz. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/35c476z7.
Gluzman Plays the Four Seasons: Music in the Mountains Chamber Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Concert culminates in Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/3sr64rxx.
Kids Comedy Improv Summer Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. $125. Anita Burleson will teach improv fundamentals with final showcase. Registration and details: sunflowertheatre.org.
Toddler Gardening Class, 9:30 a.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. $5. For kids aged 3-5. Details: Visit www.powsci.org, email becky@powsci.org or call 259-9234.
Breast Cancer Networking Group, 4 p.m., Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, 1701 Main Ave, Suite C. Free. Living beyond cancer is intense – connect with others who understand and navigate this journey together. Registration and details: Call 403-3711, email hello@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://cancersupportswco.org.
Compass Points Lecture Series: Navigating Alzheimer’s, 6-7 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Free. An overview of dementia, brain health and Alzheimer’s resources. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.
Concerts in the Plaza – Kirk James Blues Band, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Black Velvet, 6-8 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 East Second Ave.
Sundaes on Tuesday with Music for Dessert: Music in the Mountains World Concert, 7 p.m., River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550. $60. A Cream Bean Berry sundae, followed by a performance by Diego Figueiredo. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/383ru48t.
Great Garden Series – Preparing County Fair Submissions for Success, 4:30-6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Learn to prepare your flower or vegetable as a blue-ribbon winner at the county fair. No registration required. Details: Visit www.DurangoBotanicGardens.org/events.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs: Music in the Mountains Dinner and Family Concert, 5:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $10. Featuring pre-concert picnic and the full orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y6jbeupm.
Field Day at the Farmington Agricultural Science Center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 300 County Road 4063, Farmington. Free. Field Day will showcase topics including: agricultural photovoltaics, hydroponics, cover crops and more. Details: https://rsvp.aces.nmsu.edu/farmington. (Note: Some GPS apps may direct you to a closed road. For accurate directions, use the map on website: https://farmingtonsc.nmsu.edu/visit.html.)
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Office, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
HOPE Network: Connection, Community and Care for Anyone Facing Cancer, 2:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, 1701 Main Ave., Suite C. Free. All cancers – connect, share and find support with others on a similar journey. Facilitated by Brit Meiers, LCSW. Registration and details: Call 403-3711, email hello@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://cancersupportswco.org.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. All levels welcome. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.
Poet’s Corner, 6-7 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Share your poetry or poems written by others that have impacted you. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 1.
Durango Fiesta Days Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Vitalant Center, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
DHS Class of 1995 Reunion, 5 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Food and drinks on your own. Meet fellow Class of 95 alumni for an evening of fun. Details: jamiekooser@gmail.com.
Mostly Mozart: Music in the Mountains Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/46a9yd8f.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Fun in the Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute Street, Ignacio. Vendor booths, $20; Attendance, Free. Join us after the San Ignacio Parade for vendors, food, games and more. Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AezYiAi7E/.
Purgatory Resort Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1 Skier Place. All are welcome. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Block Party, 1 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Participants will create their own quilt block using an iron-on appliqué technique. Space limited. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3p5a579d.
A Special Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney and Other Hollywood Fantasies: Music in the Mountains Pops Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $60-$85. Step into the world of Hollywood’s iconic film scores, performed live by the Festival Orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/37ft2ktb.
Raiskin Conducts Shostakovich: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Demarre McGill, flute, will join our full Festival Orchestra, led by Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/2s44wxeb.
Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Theme: The wonderful world of the Wizard of Oz. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816, ext. 2.
Taste What You Hear: Music in the Mountains Special Benefit Event, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave. $225. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/b48naz73.
Concerts in the Plaza – The Ben Gibson Band, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No cost, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also www.alz.org/co.
Animas High School Campus Tour, 5 p.m., AHS, 22 Osprey Way. Enrollment is open. Details: Email libby.cowles@animashighschool.com, visit animashighschool.com or call 247-2474.
Green Drinks, mingle and learn about local NPOs, 5-7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. Presenting will be Housing Solutions of the Southwest, Citizens Climate Lobby and 4CORE. Details: Call 769-2688 or visit https://www.sustainableswcolorado.com.
Andy Mathews: Village Weirdo (Standup Comedy), 7:30-9:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $20. Mathew’s premiere headlining debut offers an irreverent (and very gay) account of American small-town life. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/48xfw7mk.
Allen Theatres Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Place (Bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Brahms and Friends: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. 2025 Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin leads orchestra. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/y454s5h3.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Vitalant Center, 1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Pops Night: Hollywood Rodeo, Music in the Mountains Benefit Dinner and Concert, 6:30 p.m., Sky Ute Event Center, 14324 Highway 172 North, Ignacio. $200-$250. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/9xu89d6x.
Grand Finale – Tchaikovsky Spectaculaire: Music in the Mountains Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $50-$70. Tickets and details: https://tinyurl.com/mwnm6tf7.
Concerts in the Plaza – High Altitude, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No cost, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also www.alz.org/co.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Bill Mashaw Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Golf Course, 2300 Rim Drive. $600 for a team of four. Funds raised are used to support children’s causes in La Plata County. Details: https://kiwanisclubofdurango.org/.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
3 Way Street, 8 a.m.-noon, Durango Farmers Market, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Durango Farmers Market in the Plaza, 5-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Locally grown goodness and live music from Andrew Schuhmann. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Concerts in the Plaza – Andrew Schuhmann, 6-8 p.m., Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado St. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4n998z57.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Fast and Curious Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., Santa Rita Park, 111 South Camino del Rio. Free to watch, $45 to race, under 14 free. A 5K race. Register before July 7 for free T-shirt. Registration and details: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsrzem.
3 Way Street, 6-9 p.m., Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No cost, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also www.alz.org/co.
Beginner Astrophotography Workshops, 7:45 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park, 35853 Road H.5. Free. Three free, stand-alone workshops on Milky Way photography. Registration is required. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdk3ex39.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Beginner Astrophotography Workshops, 7:45 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park, 35853 Road H.5. Free. Three free, stand-alone workshops on Milky Way photography. Registration is required. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdk3ex39.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. No cost, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com or call (301) 706-6636. Also www.alz.org/co.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Pagosa Springs Summer Concert Series – Labor Day Weekend, 5-9 p.m., Yamaguchi Park, 684 S. Fifth St., Pagosa Springs. $10/children under 18 free. VIP tickets $50. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3f5zm276.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Annual Pancake Day, 7 a.m. -2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $12/adults, kids 8 and under free. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
Penitente Shepherds & the Signs They Left Behind, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St., Cortez. Free. Pete Montaño will share his family’s and the region’s shepherding history. Details: www.montezumamuseum.org.
Chasing Ghosts: A Ride with the American West’s Most Notorious Outlaw, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Brett Davis, Andrew Gulliford present on modern-day adventurers seeking the ghosts of Butch Cassidy. Details: Call 247-7333, email cmscott@fortlewis.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ywfnd3fu.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
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.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Bayfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1328 County Road 501, Bayfield. Family friendly, local meat, produce, baked goods, artisans, live music, food trucks, kids playground. eggs. Details: Bayfield Farmers Market on Facebook.
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.
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, Durango. Free. Details: Call (970) 236-8919, email blodiorne@hotmail.com or visit https://tinyurl.com/37c5mvjc.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St.
Weekly Dart 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.
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