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The Women's Resource Center, 723 E. Second Ave., presents a workshop on starting your own business from 5:30-7:30 p.m.247-1242 to register.

Images Literary Arts Organization sponsors an Open Mic from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. All creative individuals are welcome to come share their poetry, music or thoughts.

Unity in Spirit presents a free talk entitled, "Be Paid To Do What You Love" at the Rocky Mountain Retreat Center, 848 E. Third Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 884-0636 for details.

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 entitled "The Dogs of War: The Bush Preemption Security Strategy" by James Decker at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Van Decker is professor of Political Science emeritus at Fort Lewis College. 247-7400 for details.

The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts Disco Night with a live DJ spinning house and funk. 247-2324.

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

The Chills , a new band featuring Eric DiBerardino, Terry Rickard and Jack Watson, plays at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, announces the return of "Ladies Boogie Night" at 9:30 p.m. DJs Johnny and Time will spin for this "dress code enforced" event. 385-1711.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts Femme Fatale with DJs Eric James & Jeremy Swain. 259-1400.

Singer-songwriter Kim Townsend plays originals and covers at Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 6:30 p.m. 259-5657.

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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Operation Healthy Communities' TGIF workshop covers taking care of your brain power as you age, at the Durango Office Suites, 1053 Main Ave., from 11:30-1 p.m. 382-0585 to register.

The Durango Film Festival presents a Theatrical Documentary Showcase at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. At 3:45 & 8:30 p.m., "Ferry Tales," a sneak peak inside the women's bathroom, and "Breakfast With Hunter," a look at the world of Hunter S. Thompson, will be shown. "Breakfast with Hunter" Director Wayne Ewing will be on hand for discussion after the second screening. "Refugee," the story of a family reunion in Cambodia, and "An Unlikely Friendship," an account of the relationship between an embittered Klansman and a black woman activist, will show at 6:30 p.m.

The Durango Early Learning Center, 890 E. Third Ave., hosts a Halloween Carnival from 5:30-8 p.m. 259-1483.

The Durango Public Library will present a "Local Water Issues Discussion" at 7 p.m. at FLC Noble Hall, Room 130. The roundtable will feature State Sen. Jim Isgar, water engineer Ken Beegles, Durango Public Works Director Jack Rogers and San Juan Citizens' Alliance's Kent Ford.

Local jam band Freewill Recovery plays at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475.

Dialogue , Durango's newest hip-hop act, plays at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Studio 3 Band featuring Mario Dobbs plays rock and blues at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., with shows at 5:30 & 8 p.m. 259-1400.

Movin' On plays country and rock n roll at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. 375-2568.

The Badly Bent plays local, traditional bluegrass at Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 8 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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Trails 2000 is looking for volunteers to help complete an underpath to the Durango Dog Park at the south end of Roosa Ave. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive and leave anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free lunch will be provided. 259-4682.

The annual Animas Mountain Mug Run takes place at 10 a.m. with race-day registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The 6.5-mile race begins and finishes at the Animas Mountain trailhead and racers will receive a mug. 375-7300.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., hosts its annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Featured events include a historic trolley tour anda tour of the historic Animas City Cemetery. A slideprogram entitled "The Iron Horse Comes to Southwest Colorado" will also be shown at 3 p.m. 259-2402 for details.

Author and activist Mary Sojourner will give a luncheon lecture at noon in the FLC College Union Building Ballroom. Sojourner, the author of Bonelight: Ruin and Grace in the New Southwest and other works, will speak on "The New Southwest: Protecting Places We Stand." 382-9244.

Children's author Uma Krishnaswami will sign copies of her latest book, Monsoon from 3:30-5 p.m. at Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438 for details.

In solidarity with the National March on Washington, the SW Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition will host a peace gathering and walk locally. The gathering begins at 4 p.m. at Rotary Park with the Peace Walk to follow. The event's theme is "End the Occupation of Iraq - Bring Our Troops Home - No More Money for War." 382-7244.

The Durango Film Festival presents a Theatrical Documentary Showcase at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. At 3:45 & 8:30 p.m., "Ferry Tales," a peak inside the women's bathroom, and "Breakfast With Hunter," a look at the world of Hunter S. Thompson, will be shown. "Breakfast with Hunter" Director Wayne Ewing will be on hand after the second screening. "Refugee," the story of a family reunion in Cambodia, and "An Unlikely Friendship," an account of the relationship between an embittered Klansman and a black woman activist, will show at 6:30 p.m.

The Fort Lewis College Band and Choir will perform a fall concert at 7 p.m. at the FLC Concert Hall. 247-7657.

Local jamgrass band Aftergrass plays Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Denver's Orion's Room returns to Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. The progressive rock group will be playing its third Durango show. 259-9200 for details.

Movin' On plays country and rock n roll at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Sugar House plays Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. followed by a bikini contest at 10 p.m. Downstairs at Liquid, DJ Matthew spins the best of the 70s beginning at 9 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

The Sand Sheff Band plays at Haggard's Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, at 8 p.m. 259-5657.

Holly Hieronymus and Laura Wright play piano at Christina's, 21382 Highway 160 West, at 6 p.m. 382-3844.

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Oakhaven Permaculture Center and the FLC Environmental Center are co-hosting a four-hour workshop at the La Plata County Fairgrounds entitled "Introduction to Cheese Making" from noon to 4 p.m. The workshop will feature a demonstration of the process of making hard cheeses and their cultures and starters. 259-5445 to register.

Friends of the Animas Valley presents a special one-day showing of recent oil paintings of the valley by Carolyn Dailey from 3-7 p.m. in Room 32 of the Smiley Building, 1309 E. Third Ave. The event will feature print signing by the artist, wine and appetizers, live music and old-timers stories about the valley's history. 259-9673 for details.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554 for details.

The SW Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition will present a screening of two award-winning documentaries at 7 p.m. at the Smiley Theater, 1309 E. Third Ave. "The New Rulers of the World" is an investigation of globalization with a focus on Indonesia, and "Another World is Possible" is an account of the 2000 World Social Forum. 259-9384 for details.

Terry Rickard plays classics at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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World Population Awareness Week 2003 continues with a lecture by Fort Lewis College Philosophy Professor Allen Thompson entitled, "The People of Tomorrow: Moral Obligations to Future Generations." The presentation takes place at 7 p.m. in Room 125 Noble Hall. 247-7676 .

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 at 8 p.m. 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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Local author Kathleen Fine-Dare will sign her book Grave Injustice: The American Indian Repatriation Movement and NAGPRA from 5:30 -7 p.m. At Maria's Bookshop. The book examines the struggle of American Indians to repatriate ancestral objects. Fine-Dare is a professor of anthropology and women's studies at Fort Lewis College. 247-1438.

A sustainable economic development study circle will hold a community forum from 5:30-8 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The group evolved from the 2002 La Plata County Community Summit. 382-0585.

Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh's, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664 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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The Green Business Roundtable meets at Henry's, 699 Main Ave., at noon. The guest speaker will be Randy Udall of the Community Office of Renewable Energy, and his talk will focus on helping people understand and change their energy-consumption habits. 259-1361 for details. Udall also will also speak for World Population Awareness Week with a talk entitled, "When will the joyride end? How population growth and our energy use will soon collide." The presentation takes place at 7 p.m. in Room 130 Noble Hall. 247-7676.

San Juan Singles hosts Speed Dating and Mixer beginning at 7 p.m. at Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St. During the "speed mingle," two guys and two girls will mingle as each of them sinks a pool ball. When time is up, they switch tables. 375-6235.

Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave., presents Round No.5 in its 2nd 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.

Aftergrass plays local jam-grass at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 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 Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host a coordinated exhibit of multimedia works by local artists Debra Greenblatt and Shan Wells. The exhibit entitled "Glossadymi" runs from Oct. 27-Nov. 13 and includes metaphorical statements about the natural environment, dealing with the disadvantages of television and, in collaboration with local poet Wanda Wilson, a light and sound display about the beauty of the Aegean. An artist reception is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. 247-7167 for details.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the exhibit "Evolution of the Book," featuring work by Laurie E. Dickson and Mary Ellen Long, through Oct. 31. Dickson is a professional home and garden photographer and recently released the book Artists' Interiors: Creative Spaces, Inspired Living . Long is known internationally for her creation of books as art objects. The exhibit theme continues upstairs with "Pop-Up Books," artist books by Carol Barton. 259-2606 for details.

Fort Lewis College Theatre presents "The Laramie Project" at 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 23-25. "The Laramie Project" is a sensitive and moving play about an American town coming to terms with a brutal hate crime and its aftermath. Following the performances, campus and community leaders lead "talk-back" sessions. 247-7089 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., will present an exhibit by California photographer David H. Collier through Nov. 19. Collier, a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography and has won numerous awards and competitions. His vivid color photographs of the American West are a contemporary approach to a familiar subject. His varied use of techniques and filters gives his medium- and large-format work special impact. 382-8355.

"Devotion," a dance performance by the 3rd Ave. Dance Company, runs Oct. 23-25. The evening of jazz and contemporary dance includes new works by local choreographer Suzy DiSanto as well as works by nationally acclaimed guest choreographers. 259-4122 for details.

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.259-2402 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 through Nov. 7 in the Exhibit Gallery. 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 Collection`AE, 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 for details.

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4th Wall Students Production will present " A Skull in Connemarra," a play set in a rural Irish community, on Oct. 30 & 31 and Nov. 1, 6, 7 & 8. 426-1006 for details.

The Durango High School Thespian Troupe 1096 will perform "Les Miserables" beginning on Oct. 31. 259-1630, ext. 105 for details.

A free preseason injury screening will be held at the Durango Recreation Center on Nov. 8.

Noted jazz singer Jenna Mammina will play the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall on Nov. 8.

The Peace Corps will hold an information meeting on Nov. 18. 259-5547 for details.

Exploring the region's cultures What: The San Juan Mountains Association's third annual Cultural Site Stewardship Conference Where: The Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies When: October 24-26 The San Juan Mountains Association will take a look at the region's diverse cultures and heritage resources, as well as stewardship strategies to protect them as it hosts its third annual Cultural Site Stewardship Conference this weekend. The event's theme is "Bridges to Cultural Stewardship: Building Respect for People and Places,"and it takes place at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies from Oct. 24-26. Speakers represent American Indian tribes; the Hispanic community; and ranching, mining and pioneer families. In addition, experts including archaeologists, educators, historians and artists will share insights about embracing cultural diversity, recognizing cultural resources and promoting effective stewardship. There also will be field trips on Sunday, Oct. 26, to allow participants to learn firsthand about local cultural heritage. On Friday, Oct. 24, there will be an evening reception from 5:30-8:30 p.m. that is free and open to the public. Enthusiasts may choose to come in ethnic or period attire to "Celebrate Our Diversity" with American Indian dancers, Ballet Folklorico of Durango, a silent auction, open gallery, and book and poster signings. Artist Stanton Englehart has donated an original painting for the commemorative poster and will sign copies at Friday's reception. For more information call 385-1267 or visit www.sjma.org .

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Summit hosts "aggressive, improv rock" What: Back to back shows from rising jam band RAQ Where: The Summit, 600 Main Ave. When: Oct. 24 & 25 at 9:30 p.m. Noted jam band RAQ rolls back into Durango this weekend with back-to-back shows at the Summit. The quartet's sound has been described as "big and smart." While the group embraces the spirit of improvisation, its compositions are grounded in solid song structures. Apparently, the combination is working. RAQ has amassed legions of die-hard fans and the sound is garnering national attention. RAQ was chosen as the "New Groove of the Month" by Jambands.com and nominated for a "Jammy" Award in the prestigious category of "Best New Band." In 2002, during its first headlining national tour, the band was invited to perform at the High Sierra Music Festival in California, the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Massachusetts, moe's annual "Moe.Down" Festival and Strangefolk's "Garden of Eden." This summer, RAQ played to thousands at the second annual Bonnaroo Music Festival, in Manchester, Tenn., and was declared by Relix magazine to be one of the top bands to look out for. Other highlights include performances before sold-out crowds as far and wide as the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and the famed Knitting Factory in New York City. In the Winter/Spring of '03 RAQ completed its second nationwide tour, which included performing for sold-out crowds in Telluride, Denver and Breckenridge. RAQ recently finished work on its first studio album, which is due this fall. It was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Mark Johnson, who has worked with the likes of Paul Simon, Los Lobos and Jackson Browne. For information call 247-2324.

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Outdoor Pursuits What: Talks by Renny Russell and Gerry Roach and a slideshow on OP's successful Denali expedition Where: Fort Lewis College When: Oct. 28, 29 & 30 celebrates 25 years Fort Lewis College's Outdoor Pursuits program will celebrate its 25th anniversary this week. Outdoor Pursuits was the brainchild of former FLC skiing coach Dolph Kuss and former student John Byrd, who now serves the college as associate professor of biology. The two simply wanted to give students the opportunity to explore Southwest Colorado. The celebration begins on Tuesday, Oct. 28, with a free lecture by climbing legend and former Outdoor Pursuits leader Gerry Roach. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. In 1977, Roach was the first director of the Fort Lewis College's Outdoor Pursuits program. After climbing Mount Everest in 1983, he went on to become the second person to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. In 2000, Roach became the first person to climb the 10 highest peaks in North America, including Denali, Saint Elias, Logan, Foraker and Orizaba. The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 29, the event continues with a free talk by legendary author Renny Russell at 7:30 p.m. in the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum. The Russell quote, "Adventure is not in the guidebook, and beauty is not on the map," is the motto of Outdoor Pursuits and the theme of this slide show. Russell will read from his new book, " Rock Me on the Water ," and a book signing will follow. Russell co-wrote the classic On the Loose with his older brother, Terry. First published in 1967 by the Sierra Club, On the Loose is a journey through the American West, led by the two adventurous brothers. On Thursday, Oct. 30, Outdoor Pursuits's 25th birthday party concludes with the first public viewing of images and video from the successful student expedition to Mount McKinley (Denali), North America's highest summit, at 7:30 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. In May and June of 2003, OP had a successful expedition to the summit of Denali (20,320 feet). This presentation will discuss the many facets of a monthlong, major expedition, including expedition planning and preparation, training, logistics and the actual climbing on Denali. For information on any of the events, contact Outdoor Pursuits at 247-7293.

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