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Needham Elementary fourth-graders will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.A0Proceeds will help fund an overnight field trip to Crow Canyon where students learn about Puebloan culture and participate in archaeological exploration.A0385-8901, Ext. 102.

Nationally acclaimed nature writer and veteran outdoorsman David Petersen will read from and sign copies of his recently released paperback edition of Heartsblood and his re-edited release of Edward Abbey’s Confessions of a Barbarian at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., at 6 p.m. 247-1438.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on the Hogsback Trail and beyond. Interested runners should meet at the Leyden Street trailhead at 6 p.m. 385-2664.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

The FLC Life-Long Learning Series continues with a lecture by Rory Mullett at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Mullett will explore employment discrimination. 247-7400.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a Ladies Night Dance Party with a live DJ from 8-11 p.m. 247-2324.

Beer Bingo Night takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., host Studio 54 Ladies Night with Wesley spinning tunes from the ’80s and ’90s from 7-10 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Otis and the Rhythm play country and rock at the Wildhorse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, hosts Canyon Dog Jam, an acoustic free-for-all, at 8 p.m. All levels welcome. 259-5657 for details.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 Hwy. 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area from 9-11 a.m. The tour will include information on fire ecology and rehabilitation. 385-1210 for details.

San Juan Singles hosts Happy Hour from 4-8 p.m. at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. The event will include local blues from the Alex Maryol Band and specials for people with San Juan Singles stickers. Maryol will play another show at 8 p.m. 375-6235 for details.

Local bluegrass band Deep Blue Creek plays its final gig with its original members at 5 p.m. at Meritage, 558 Main Ave. 259-3148 for details.

Chronophonic melds jazz, funk and hip hop at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Members of the Fort Lewis College music faculty perform a free recital at 2:30 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall for Family Weekend.

Sacred Sun plays local metal at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Airborne, a band comprised of members of Goodfoot and Catalyst, play at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details

Nite Owl plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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The ninth annual Journey of Hope 5K Family Run/Walk takes place on the FLC Rim. The event honors women and their families whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Registration begins at 8 p.m. 382-5439.

The Southwest Colorado Memory Walk takes place in La Plata Canyon. Registration takes place at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Campground and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Free shuttles will be available and entertainment will include barbershoppers, belly dancers, bagpipers and more. 259-0122 for details.

Durango Nature Studies hosts a “Traditional Living Skills” workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Durango Nature Center. The event will feature making fire without matches, making rope from natural fibers, dying fibers with natural dyes and more. 382-9244 for details.

The Durango Area Youth Hockey Association kicks off hockey season from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Chapman Hill. The day will include hockey registration, a swap meet, a skills competition, street hockey and a silent auction. Ice season is just around the corner and all proceeds from the event will benefit local youth hockey programs. 385-2967 for details.

Fort Lewis College continues to celebrate Family Weekend with a picnic from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Lyle Howard Park and the Amphitheatre. This event features food, live music and the chance to visit with faculty, staff, students and families from across the country.

Sound Liberation will host a mini-retreat entitled “Singing Your Soul Home” from noon-6 p.m. in Bayfield. The event will focus on exploring the healing power of the human voice in a supportive environment. 884-9216 to register.

Legendary rock band Little Feat performs at 7 p.m. at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall. For more than 30 years, Little Feat has defied classification by blending rock, R&B, blues, country and jazz. 247-7657 for details.

This month’s Contra Dance will be held at the gym at St. Columba School, 1801 E. Third Ave., with music from Los Alamos, N.M., band “Roaring Jelly” and caller Richard Wilson. Beginner instruction takes place at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 259-6820 for details.

Dixie Wrecked Revival brings its hillbilly honkypunk to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Nite Owl plays country and rock at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Alex Maryol Band plays another night of blues at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. Downstairs at Liquid, DJ Fat P starts spinning at 9 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Freewill Recovery jams at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 8:30 p.m. 259-5657.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

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Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center are co-hosting a four-hour workshop at Oakhaven, located at 4179 CR 124 near Mayday, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Extending Your Growing Season” will teach you how to use cold frames, tunnels and greenhouses to extend your growing season. 259-5445 for details.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. Eighth St. 382-8554 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a Rock & Ride Fund-raiser to benefit Chuck Wheeler. The ride starts at 11 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m for music from Ralph Dinosaur, Terry Rickard, Jeff Strahan, Kirk James and more. 259-1400 for details.

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The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. with sign-ups at 7 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents a Keg Party downstairs at Liquid with guest DJs Matthew and Sluke. 259-1400 for details.

Sand Sheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m. 382-2648 for details.

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The Green Party of La Plata County will host its business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Perins Room at the Durango Rec Center. 259-3254 for details.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Blues artist Bernard Allison plays Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Tim Sullivan plays country at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents king karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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Alternative Horizons and the Colorado Bar Association sponsor a conference entitled “When Domestic Violence Comes to Work” from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at First National Bank of Durango. The workshop will address how domestic violence impacts the workplace. 247-4374 for details.

The Green Business Roundtable meets at noon at Henry’s, 699 Main Ave. Dan Larson will speak on BP’s move toward alternative energy. The roundtable is a monthly luncheon for conservation-minded business leaders. 259-3583 for details.

The Women’s Resource Center Reading Circle meets at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second Ave., to discuss Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in discussing the book is invited.A0259-9442 for details.A0

A live jazz trio, featuring Pete Pheteplace (guitar), Johnny Revetto (bass) and Steve Dejka (drums),A0will perform at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., hosts a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554 for details.

Singer-songwriters Suzanne Paris and Nathan Andrews play a free show at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Aftergrass plays local jamgrass at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents Round No. 2 in its second annual Music Talent Search at 8 p.m. Downstairs at Liquid, FLC Wednesdays continue with DJ Styles spinning house and break. 259-1400 for details.

The Sand Sheff Trio plays at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 6:30 p.m. 259-5657.

Terry Rickard plays at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

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The 15th annual Durango Cowboy Gathering, Oct. 2-5, is a four-day celebration of the culture of the American West and the ranching and rural way of life. The traditional gathering features cowboy poetry, music, storytelling and folklore, art shows, historic exhibits, cook-outs, horse racing and an official cowboy parade. 385-7494 for details. A0

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts “Alchemy of Fire,” a members exhibit on the transformative power of fire, runs through Oct. 3. “Pop-Up Books” by Carol Barton will be featured in the Art Library through Nov. 1. 259-2606 for details.

The Durango Lively Arts theatre group opens its fall season with the comedy-drama “Belles” on Oct. 3, 4 and 10, 11. Written by Mark Dunn, the play is about six sisters living in different parts of the country who are all struggling with family and relationship challenges. All shows takes place at 8 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave. 382-8584 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts the third annual Invitational Ceramics Exhibition through Oct. 23. Alumni and local artists will exhibit their ceramics and many of the pieces are for sale. An opening reception will be held Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m. 247-7167 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents an exhibit by photographer Pentti Sammallahti. The Finnish photographer’s work focuses on remote landscapes and the relationships between people in small villages and their environment. Sammallahti’s work is featured in collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Pushkin Museum, Moscow; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 382-8355.A0A0A0

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., shows “Ranch Families: Culture of America,” an exhibit featuring photographs and artwork of southwest Colorado ranch families by Jenny & Greg Gummersall.A0259-2402 for details.

Back by popular demand, the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens “1 Giant Leap” beginning Oct. 3 at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. The global exploration of music sold out the Abbey for months last fall. 385-1711 for details.

Pianist Hoyle Osborne plays “Transcendental Ragtime” at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. on weekdays except Sundays. 247-4431 for details

The Center of Southwest Studies hosts the “Images of the Southwest” juried photography show from Oct. 3-Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery, where an opening reception for the show will be held Oct. 3 from 5-8 p.m. The center also presents “Cross Cultural Threads: Pueblo, Navajo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest” through Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. This collection features The Durango CollectionAE, which spans eight centuries of weaving traditions in the Southwest. The center is also presenting the Artistry of Mata Ortiz in the Exhibit Gallery. Regular gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 247-7456.

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Habitat for Humanity will host a Fall Fashion Fund-raiser at Seasons on Oct. 9. Durango businesswomen will model their choice of fashions.

The Children’s Museum will offer science and cooking workshops for grade school kids on “No School Days.” An upcoming class is Oct. 10.

The Durango Songwriters Expo returns to Tamarron on Oct. 9-11 and will feature performances by Tony Furtado, Glen Phillips, Kim Richey and more.

The FLC Community Concert Hall will celebrate country music month with an Oct. 10 concert by Grammy Award and Country Music Award Best Male Vocalist nominee John Berry and an Oct. 17 show by nine-time Grammy Award winner Asleep at the Wheel.

Son Como Son plays its rumba, meringue and salsa at the Abbey Theatre on Oct. 11.

San Juan Singles will present its first dance party with music by Paul Galaxy and the Galactix at Scoot ‘n Blues on Oct. 11. 375-6235 for details.

Michelle Shocked plays a KSUT dinner/music fund-raiser Oct. 17 at the Abbey Theatre.

The Durango Choral Society hosts a musical battle of the sexes when it begins its 2003-04 season with “He and She” on Oct. 18.

The San Juan Mountains Association will host its third annual Cultural Site Stewardship Conference at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies from Oct. 24-26, 385-1210 for details.

Beer, brats and bobbing for apples What: Oktoberfest benefit for the San Juans Mountain Association Where: Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave When:Saturday, Oct. 4, 2-7 pm The San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with Steamworks, is hosting its second annual Mountain Oktoberfest Celebration at Steamworks. The event will consist of live music, including German Umpa Band The Alpiners and local bluegrass maestros The Badly Bent; a special Oktoberfest dinner menu; games, including a costume contest, big-wheel competition and bobbing for apples in a festive street party atmosphere; and a kid’s pumpkin decorating event. The Alpiners will perform outside from 4-7 p.m., and The Badly Bent will perform inside after dark. The premium ticket includes Steamworks Oktoberfest dinner, a ceramic 24-ounce beer stein and all-you-can drink beer. Children’s tickets include dinner and a root beer. Proceeds from the event benefit the San Juan Mountains Association whose mission is to enhance personal and community stewardship of natural, cultural and heritage resources on public lands in Southwest Colorado through education, information, interpretation and participation. For more information or tickets call 385-1210.

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Going solar in La Plata County What: A self-guided tour of local buildings powered by solar energy Where: All over La Plata County When: All day Saturday, Oct 4 Every October, the American Solar Energy Society sponsors the National Solar Tour of Homes & Businesses to show how solar energy can be affordable, comfortable and practical. In La Plata County, Pat and Paul Senecal have been sponsoring a local version of the tour for the last two years. This year on Saturday, area residents can see not only homes but also businesses that use active and passive solar energy systems. The tour is self-guided but begins between 8 a.m. and noon at the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. Free coffee and pastries; tours of the Smiley Building, which is a stop on the tour; carpool opportunities to the other locations on the tour; and discussions about solar energy will all be available. Other stops on the tour include a passive solar stick-frame home; a passive solar earthship built from recycled materials and utilizing energy-efficient features; a passive solar, two-story home accompanied by an active solar greenhouse; a passive solar straw/clay home; an active solar earthship that has been completely off the grid for the last seven years; and several businesses that use active and passive solar designs. Courtesy of the event, the public is invited to see how solar energy is already powering buildings in Durango and La Plata County. For more information call 247-3119.

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R. Carlos Nakai joins forces with San Juan Symphony What: First concert in the San Juan Symphony's season Where: Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 3 pm Music director Arthur Post and the San Juan Symphony are picking up right where they left off after last year’s “Great Beginnings.” The new season, “Blazing Trails,” is packed with music that celebrates the people and the land of the Four Corners. “This will be an exciting season for the San Juan Symphony as we expand our artistic efforts and reach out to young people in our region with our youth concerts,” said Catherine Zaharko, executive director. In Durango, the season opens this Sunday at 3 p.m. with “Land Alive,” an innovative program of music the celebrates the land. Acclaimed American Indian flutist R. Carlos Nakai will be the soloist in music by Anglo, American Indian and Hispanic composers. The show will feature everything from Nakai’s spiritual melodies to Aaron Copland’s music of the American frontier. New Mexico composer Michael Mauldin’s “Three Jemez Landscapes” and Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas’ “Sensemaya” are also among the pieces that will be performed. Post comments, “Land Alive will be new territory for me too: a concert unlike any other I’ve ever conducted.” Tickets can be bought at the Concert Hall Box Office, by calling 247-7657, or online at www.durangoconcerts.com.

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