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Relay for Life takes on cancer
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Adventure race returns to Durango

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Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book signing with Stephen Bodio for his travel adventure book Eagle Dreams: Searching for Legends in Wild Mongolia . Bodio traveled independently to the westernmost region of Mongolia and spent months with the people and eagles. 247-1438 for details.

The Four Corners Sudbury Founders Group hosts an informational meeting for anyone interested in exploring an alternative in education for children ages 5-19 at 6 p.m. at Durango Joe's, 732 E. College. 884-7047 for details.

Durango Motorless Transit sponsors a group trail run on the First Fork Trail at 6 p.m. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead 10 miles up Florida Road. 385-2664 for details.

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

The Durango Community Recreation Center offers Open Kayak Night in the pool from 7-8:45 p.m. 375-7310 for details.

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

Airborne plays jazz at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. DJ Erik James and a special guest spin music downstairs for Femme Fatale at 10 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a free tour of the Missionary Ridge burn area at Vallecito with an emphasis on fire ecology and rehabilitation efforts. The tour meets at the Vallecito Chamber and runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. 385-1210 for details.

Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., presents Lacy Black on piano in the lounge and Dean Murphy and Kevin Blaum playing blues on the patio from 6-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

Local singer/songwriter Thom Rader gives a 7:30 p.m. house concert at the Heartwood Co-housing Commonhouse in Bayfield. 884-2196 for directions and details.

Local jam band Aftergrass will unveil material from a forthcoming album at 9 p.m. at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details.

Micky and the Motorcars bring their alt-country/rock back to Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m.. 247-9151 for details.

Wild Country plays country and rock n' roll at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

DJ Hydro and special guest Zen Ken spin music at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200.

Studio 3 plays classic rock at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., with shows at 5 & 8 p.m. 259-1400.

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The Durango Farmer's Market , a community-based organization of local agriculturalists and artisans, gathers in the First National Bank of Durango parking lot, 259 W. 9th St., from 8 a.m.-noon. 946-5269.

The 4 Corners Back Country Horsemen and the San Juan Mountains Association present a free Horse Packing Clinic at 8:30 a.m. at the Forest Service Work Station in Vallecito. Space is limited. 385-1310.

The 3rd annual Four Corners Lacrosse Cup takes place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Lewis College. Eight men's teams from throughout the region, including two local teams, will compete for the Four Corners Cup trophy. 375-7323 for details.

Durango Nature Studies celebrates its 10th Birthday Bash from 4-8 p.m. at the Durango Nature Center. The free celebration features BBQ and libations, face painting, nature hikes, wild crafts, and entertainment from musician Tim Sullivan and Sarah Ransom. 382-9244 for details.

Guitarist Mark Curran plays the lounge and Steve & Amy Vanbuskirk play folk and rock on the patio at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 6-9 p.m. 382-3844 for details.

The Durango Barbershoppers celebrate four-part harmony with "How the West Was Sung" at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The program features songs from the American West like "Cool Water," "Don't Fence Me In," and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." 247-7657 for details.

A DJ spins a hip-hop mix at Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, at 9 p.m.. 247-9151 for details.

Local band Final Ascent plays jam/rock at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Probe , an adventurous jazz group, plays at the Explorers Club Southwest in Silverton at 9 p.m. 387-5006 for details

Wild Country plays a second show at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

Studio 3 plays a second show at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

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The 3rd annual Four Corners Lacrosse Cup continues from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis College. This will be the final day of competition for eight men's teams from throughout the region, including two local teams. 375-7323 for details.

Sylvia Zurko plays Celtic and classic harp for Sunday Brunch at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 259-6580 for details.

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

Laura Wright plays piano in the lounge at Christina's Grill and Bar, 21382 US Hwy. 160 W., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Terry Rickard plays guitar on the patio. 382-3844 for details.

Terry Rickard plays solo classics at Scoot n Blues, 800 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

The Blue Moon Ramblers play bluegrass at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 7-10 p.m. 375-7150 for details.

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The local chapter of the National Organization for Women meets at 6:30 p.m. at 465 E. 6th Ave. During the meeting NOW will discuss voter registration and education for the upcoming election. 375-7822 for details.

Drawing On Your Dreams , a group exploring dreams through art and discussion, meets 4 from 7-8 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 9 at 204 W. 22nd St. 259-9636 for details.

Swing Shift plays melodic and lyrical jazz standards at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

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Maria's Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6 p.m. book talk and signing with Arizona author Mary Sojourner for her books Solace: Rituals of Loss and Desire and Delicate . Sojourner teaches writing in Flagstaff Ariz., and is a contributor to NPR's "Morning Edition." 247-1438 for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.

The Durango Community Recreation Center hosts Open Kayak Night in the pool from 7-8:45 p.m. 375-7310 for details.

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

The Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 9 p.m. 385-1711 for details.

Solid Muldoon's, 117 W. College, hosts College Night with a DJ spinning hip-hop. 247-9151 for details.

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

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A Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge takes place at 9 a.m. at the Riverside Sports Complex. The competition is open to boys and girls between 6 and 13. 375-7305.

Chris Hunter, of Cornerstone Business Solutions, discusses "Managing Your Cash Flow for Improved Results" for the Durango Chamber of Commerce's" Lunch and Learn." The event takes place at noon at the Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main. 247-0312 to RSVP.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group plays on the patio at the Cyprus Caf`E9, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884.

The San Juan Mountains Association sponsors a free, guided geology hike on Animas Mountain from 6-8 p.m. Geologist Jason Hooten will discuss the modern and ancient geologic environments in the lower Animas Valley. 385-1210 to register.

The Four Corners Sudbury Founders Group hosts an informational meeting for anyone interested in exploring an alternative in education for children ages 5-19 at 6 p.m. at the Bayfield Public Library. 884-7047 for details.

San Juan Singles hosts a social mixer for all area singles from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ken & Sue's, 636 Main Ave. 375-6235 for details.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., hosts a live DJ with no cover. 375-2568 for details.

Hit & Run Bluegrass , 2003 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest Winners, play Storyville, 1150 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

The Catch 22 Blues Band plays Bike Night at Scoot n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400.

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The annual HD Mountains Campout takes place June 12 & 13. Participants will explore the old growth ponderosa forests of the HDs that are threatened by proposed gas drilling and learn how to protect the area's wildlife, archaeological sites and streams. A potluck picnic will take place Saturday night. 259-3583.

The 3rd annual Fire on the Mountain , a festival of bluegrass, old tyme and gospel music, takes place on June 12 & 13 at Vallecito Lake. Featured performers include the Bar-D-Wranglers, the Bluegrass Gospel Express, the Calvary Trio, the Coffee Family, Fleeting Moment and many others. There also will be auctions, food and a children's tent. All proceeds benefit Country Kids with Cancer. 884-6083.

The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the 28th annual Juried Exhibit through June 30. The exhibit presents more than 50 works by local and regional artists that were selected by juror Charles Parson. DAC will also offer a "Trunk Sale" of work by Nancy Frederick Conrad on June 10-12. 259-2606 for details. 4

The Children's Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., presents "Nature and Me" an exhibit about the indigenous trees in the area. Included in the exhibit will be a puppet tree house, forest campsite, mini forest, bugs that help and hurt trees, video information about the effects of the Missionary Ridge Fire, a walk, and more. 259-9234 for details.

The Ellis Crane Gallery, 131 E. 8th St., hosts a three-person show of new work through June 26. The featured artists are Judith D'Agostino, Cynthia Debolt and John Maxon. 382-9855.

The Adaptive Sports Association presents "A Lift for Charity," a new fund-raising event through July 4. Chairlift chairs from the original Purgatory Lift 1 have been turned over to a number of local artists and transformed into porch swings and patio benches. The chairs are available for viewing and bidding at the Main Mall. 259-0374 for details.

The Adaptive Sports Association offers new summer recreational activities for people with disabilities . They include trips to Mesa Verde, explorations of the Animas Forks ghost town, ropes courses and overnight camping. ASA will continue to provide flatwater canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking and other activities. 259-0374 for details.

Open Shutter Gallery, 755 East Second Ave.,presents the exhibit "Testimonials," featuring the black and white photography of Keith Carter and Janet Woodcock through July 21. Emerging photographer Woodcock's work focuses on "barnyard portraits" and nationally renowned photographer Carter's work is of Americana. 382-8355.

The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, screens the Monty Python film "The Life of Brian." The classic comedy traces the Jesus-like rise of the character Brian. The film runs June 11-21 and showtimes vary. Log onto www.abbeytheatre.com or call 385-1711 for details.

The Farmington Civic Center hosts the Men of the Four Corners 2004 Fine Arts Exhibit through June 30. The show will feature paintings from Four Corners artists Mark Broadway, Dale Latta, Dwight Lawing, Bill Randall, Steve Unger, Al Weber and Phillip West An artists' reception takes place June 11.

The Center of Southwest Studies presents the exhibits "Today's Navajo Weavers," "A Stirring Story: Navajo and Pueblo Spoons" and "Presence with Abandonment." "Today's Navajo Weavers" features the work of nearly 40 Navajo weavers. "A Stirring Story" is a traveling exhibit from the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and features spoons and other flatware that were among the earliest products of Navajo and Pueblo silversmiths. "Presence within Abandonment: Photography, Archaeology and Western Historic Sites" is a photographic exhibit by Thomas Carr. 247-7494 for details.

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Maria's Bookshop will host a June 17 book talk and signing with several contributors to the anthology Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West , including Caroline Arlen (Durango), Anita Tanner (Cortez), Beth Paulson (Ouray) and Mary Sojourner (Flagstaff, Ariz.).

The San Juan Mountains Association will begin offering free, guided naturalist hikes at Durango Mountain Resort on Fridays beginning on June 18.

Latin band Nosotros returns to Durango with a June 18 show at the Summit.

The Durango Act Too Players will present William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream" on June 18-19 & 24-26.

The 11th annual Silverton Hillside Cemetery volunteer work day takes place June 19 and is an opportunity to help Silverton maintain, restore and preserve its heritage.387-5781 for details.

Durango BMX hosts a race June 20 to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 759-1373 for details.

The Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche , teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, will give talks in Durango on June 20 & 29.

The 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard will return to Durango on June 21 for a free concert at the Community Concert Hall.

The Samples will play the Abbey Theatre on June 22.

Artemisia Botanicals in Pagosa Springs presents a June 22 talk by David Crow on "The People's Pharmacy: Creating Grassroots Health-care Systems."

The 4th annual Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon is scheduled for the morning of June 26. Early registrations must be received by June 12. 375-2413 for details.

Relay for Life takes on cancer What: The annual American Cancer Society fund-raiser Where: Escalante Middle School When: June 11 & 12 Locals will take up the fight and walk to beat cancer this week. On June 11 & 12, the Relay for Life returns to the track at Escalante Middle School. Teams of 8 to 15 people take part in the event, and each member must raise $100 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The relay is held from Friday night until Saturday morning, and team members take turns walking, running, pedaling, skating or rocking on the middle school track. Last year's event raised more than $150,000 to benefit cancer patients in La Plata County. Sixty percent of relay funds stay in the participating community to provide services for local cancer patients, like the breast cancer support program, Reach to Recovery. The remaining 40 percent is used to fund cancer research, which ultimately benefits local cancer patients by improving treatments. The event will begin with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 11. A victory lap by cancer survivors will follow and the relay is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and end 12 hours later. Relay teams can sign up as late as the start of the event. For more information or to register a team, call 247-0278.

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Abbey hosts Brian Jordan Band What: A groove/funk concert by the guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Where: The Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College When: Saturday, June 12. Doors open at 9 p.m. Groove, funk and jazz will dominate the stage and dance floor at the Abbey Theatre this weekend. The Brian Jordan Band and former P-Funk Allstar Starr Cullars play on Saturday, June 12. In addition to fronting his own band, Jordan is the guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Jordan studied music at UC Santa Barbara and performed in the university's top jazz ensembles. Upon moving back to San Diego, he co-founded one of San Diego's most eclectic bands, Daddy Longleggs, which also included Robert Walter of the Greyboy Allstars and Robert Walter's Twentieth Congress. After five years, Daddy Longleggs disbanded, and Brian began touring with International reggae artists such as Foundation (from Jamaica), Victor Essiet and the Mandators (from Nigeria), and "Ishmael" Sealy (from Barbados). In 1999, Jordan hooked up with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. In the past five years, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with Jordan heading up the strings department, has been taking the country by storm. The band is now stronger then ever and looking to make 2004 its biggest year yet. Jordan has played a large part in the growth of KDTU. Jordan blends world music and Afro-funk with hints of jazz. With a humble stage presence, Jordan lets his guitar do the talking. He has said that his mission going into this new millennium has been "to emerge with free-form musical expression and master higher levels of cosmic vibration." Cullars, of P-Funk fame, has become a bit of an Abbey Theatre fixture of late. This Saturday, she and her bass and deep vocal stylings will join Jordan on stage. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Call 385-1711 for details.

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Adventure race returns to Durango What: Gravity Play Sports' AdventureXstream race series Where: Durango Mountain Resort When: Saturday, June 12 Athletes from around the region will descend on Durango this weekend to test their mettle in the fourth annual AdventureXstream adventure race series. On June 12, participants will compete in disciplines ranging from mountain biking, paddling and trekking to unique events including orienteering, rappelling, tyrolean traverse climbing and more. This year, the endurance race starts and finishes at Durango Mountain Resort and competitors ranging from weekend warriors to professionals will challenge mind, body and fellow competitors on varied terrain. Two courses offer solo, two-person and four-person teams the option to customize their race experience. The 12-hour course spans 50-60 miles while the 24-hour course is nearly 100 miles long. Both have more than a 3,200-foot elevation gain. "Adventure racing is for the well-rounded athlete," says race organizer Will Newcomer. "People want to test, and push, their abilities by conquering as many events as possible." Each year competitors from around the country compete in the event, including past Eco Challenge Champions. This year, the race is expecting an equally unique field of athletes with the competition already 80 percent filled. The AdventureXstream is a five-race series with events in Durango, Moab, Breckenridge and Vail. Series champions are awarded qualifying spots into AdventureXstream: The Expedition, the 250 to 300-plus mile season finale adventure race in Moab. For more information on the series, log onto www.gravityplay.com.

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