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Ongoing
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Karma Train presents ‘Dance for Darfur’
Downtown Durango ‘spruces up’ for spring
Annual Narrow Gauge race set for Sunday
Iron Horse presents free community concert
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Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County hosts a 4 p.m.
ground-breaking at Fox Farm Village in Bayfield. Construction
on two duplexes begins in June and volunteers will be needed each
Saturday. 382-2215 for details.
“A Few from Formula 151” play Ska Brewing’s
Ska-B-Que starting at 5 p.m. at the Tasting Room, 545 Turner
Dr.
Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley Park,
located at the corner of 12th St. and Main, at 5
p.m.
Award-winning author Lisa Lenard-Cook leads an informal literary
salon discussion about fiction writing from 5-7 p.m. at
Moonlight Books in Pagosa Springs.
The Firewise Council of Southwest Colorado hosts an
orientation for new Neighborhood Ambassadors from 5:30-8 p.m.
at the San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court. Firewise
Neighborhood Ambassadors mobilize their neighborhoods to improve
wildfire safety and link residents to accurate wildfire education.
247-8306 to RSVP.
Singer-songwriter Greg Ryder plays a free show at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m.
259-5383 to pre-register.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Sailing
Hawks trail. Interested runners should meet at the Junction Creek
Road trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
Kati B. and David Earl Pfieffer perform live jazz and blues
standards from 6-8 p.m. at Guiseppe’s Restaurant in
Bayfield. 884-7135 for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues at Blondie’s Pub and
Grub, located in Cortez, at 6 p.m.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m. signing
with Rita Marie Robinson, author of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary
Wisdom: The Feminine Face of Awakening. Robinson will be joined
at
the signing by one of the women profiled in the book, poet and
writer Jeannie Zandi. The pair will host a public satsang on May 23
and a co-ed retreat on May 24 & 25. 247-1438 for details.
Singer-songwriter Annie Brooks performs from 6:30-8 p.m. at
the Common Sense Internet Cafe at 1480 E. Second Ave.
Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents Salsa
Night. The evening includes Salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ
Complimentor spinning on the patio until 10 p.m. 259-9018 for
details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the Whipsaws, rock
‘n’ roll from Alaska, beginning at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324
for details.
Friday23
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 259-2606 for
details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at El Patio, 600 Main
Ave., starting at 4 p.m.
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a
peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and
11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own.
259-4185.
Greg Ryder plays an encore show at the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699
Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
Gary B. Walker plays jazz piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver bring their
high-altitude blend of blues, rock and folk to the Pagosa Brew Pub
at 6 p.m.
Jeff Strahan brings his “Red Dirt Blues” to El
Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. 4
The Center of Light Dolores screens “Peaceful
Warrior” at 7 p.m. for its free Conscious Movie Night.
882-4920 for details.
The Jelly Belly Boogie Band rocks out at the 8th Avenue Tavern,
509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8 p.m. 259-8801 for
details.
The Crawdaddys play rock at the Billy Goat Saloon on Highway 160
in Gem Village, starting at 8 p.m. Call 884-9155 for details.
Formula 151 performs at The Hollywood in Dolores starting
at 8 p.m.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays Virginia’s Steakhouse in
Vallecito at 8 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz
on the patio from 5-8 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night happy
hour from 10 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts the local hip-hop show,
“The Takeover,” at 9:30 p.m. The lineup includes
top MCs and DJs from across the Four Corners, including Artikle,
the Understudyz, Definition Rare, Diabolical Sound Platoon and the
Outhouse Bros. Break Crew. 247-2324 for details.
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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First
National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. The event
includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and
locally made crafts. Food stamps accepted.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult CPR/AED and Standard First
Aid class from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 259-5383 to pre-register.
The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango Inc. meets at Buckley
Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The market includes local art by local
artists and partial proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity of La
Plata County. www.acmdurango.org for details.
Louise Ireland-Frey discusses and signs copies of The Blossom of
the Buddha at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave.,
at 10 a.m. The three volume series examines the life of Buddha,
based on the Pali Canon and other Buddhist scriptures. 247-1438 for
details.
Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Pagosa
Springs, hosts Saturday Morning Meditation from 10 a.m.-noon.
Drop-ins welcome. 731-3711 for details.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606 for
details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at El Patio, 600 Main
Ave., starting at 4 p.m.
Greg Ryder closes out three nights at the Diamond Belle Saloon,
699 Main Ave., beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.strater.com for details.
Nina Sasaki and Lisa Blue play happy hour at
Christina’s Grill & Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy. 160, beginning
at 5:30 p.m. 382-3844 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays a special show at the Cyprus
Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for
details.
Guiseppe’s Restaurant, 871 CR 501 in Bayfield, hosts open
mic with Handsome Dan from 6-8 p.m. 884-7135 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Bob Dorough, the man who composed and sang many of
the Schoolhouse Rock! songs, performs at the Main Book
Co. in Cortez at 6:30 p.m. 739-3797 for details.
Jeff Strahan brings his “Red Dirt Blues” to El
Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 6: 30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Kirk James plays solo blues at Rubio’s Mexican
Restaurant, located in Aztec, at 6:30 p.m.
The Durango High School Class of 2008 graduates at 7 p.m.
on the DHS football field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by
6:25 p.m., and the high school parking lot will be reserved for
grandparents and those who have difficulty walking. 259-1630, ext.
2209 for details.
The Sea & The Rhythm play original acoustic, indie pop
and covers at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, from 7-9
p.m.
The Dances of Universal Peace meet at 7 p.m. at St.
Mark’s Church, 910 E. Third Ave. The event uses 4
chants and songs from many spiritual traditions to foster a
sense of unity and respect for all spiritual practices. The
public is welcome. 533-9040 for details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., reggae on the patio
with DJ Igene from 5-8 p.m. and DJ Eschaton spinning
electro-minimal starting at 10 p.m. for late night happy hour.
259-9018 for details.
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The Ignacio Senior Center, 115 N. Goddard Ave., hosts a Bear
Dance Weekend lunch from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with proceeds
benefiting the Handicapped Van Fund. 563-4561 for details.
Durango BMX hosts races from 1-2 p.m. at the track just south of
Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
Richard Fisher, an American explorer, and Patrocinio
López, his Tarahumara guest, visit the Anasazi Heritage
Center, located near Dolores, at 2 p.m. to share stories, music,
and points of view from northern Mexico’s Sierra Madre/Copper
Canyon region. 882-5600 for details.
James Patterson plays his rambling blues and folk on the
patio at the Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., from 3-6 p.m.
259=2545 for details.
Singer-songwriter Joel Racheff performs at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Kirk James plays solo blues at the Lone Wolf Bar &
Grill, located in Arboles, at 7:30 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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The Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band plays a free show
from 1-2:30 p.m. for the conclusion of the Animas Music
Festival.
Robin Davis plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.,
at 5:30 p.m.
The Sea & The Rhythm plays original acoustic, indie pop
at the Common Sense Cafe, 1480 E. Second Ave., from 6:30-8 p.m.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live
music from local bands from 8-11 p.m. 259-9018 for
details.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for
details.
An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place
at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main
Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.
Tuesday27
Animas Valley Elementary hosts a trail clean up on the nature
trail around the school beginning at 9 a.m. Bring a sack lunch,
sunscreen, gloves, rakes, shovels etc. 247-0124 for details.
The Pine River Valley Heritage Society, 1107 County Road 505,
hosts an Olde Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Museum Grand
Re-Opening at 1 p.m. The museum open house is free. 884-9455
for details.
Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track
just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School at
5:30 p.m. and is open to all comers.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays at the Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at 5:30 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio for a Tuesday Evening Happy Hour
from 6-7 p.m. 259-2606 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, along with vocalist Alison Dance,
plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
385-6884 for details.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a reading and
signing with Adam Schrager at 6:30 p.m. Schrager has released The
Principled Politician, the story of Colorado Gov. Ralph Carr, the
only political leader to welcome Japanese-Americans to his state
during World War II. 247-1438 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324 for details.
The Sea & The Rhythm, Annie Brooks and James Else play
original songs of the folk persuasion at the Durango Coffee Co.,
730 Main Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
Tim Sullivan plays acoustic at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main
Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
The Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, hosts its
Tuesday Night Jam beginning at 8 p.m. The session is open to
all musicians.
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, presents Open Mic
Night from 8: 30-11 p.m. Sign-ups for music and poetry begin
at 8:30 p.m. 375-2121 for details.
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Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main Ave., offers free coffee tasting
courses from noon-1 p.m. 259-2059 for details.
Trails 2000 hosts a trailwork party at the Durango Mountain Park
from 4-7 p.m. Projects include building a trail connection,
installing drainages and cutting back brush from the trail
corridor. Volunteers should meet in the new cul-de-sac west of
Manna Soup Kitchen. www.trails2000.org for details.
Greg Ryder plays the Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., at
5:30 p.m.
An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango
Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday.
247-1264 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus Café, 725
E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884 for details.
The Colorado Native Plant Society’s Southwest Chapter
hosts a Town & Garden Tour at 6:30 p.m. The tour will
focus on native plants. 769-3319 to register.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
Lacey Black plays solo piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
A free class on mysticism and meditation meets from 7-8
p.m. at Chiropractic Durango, 555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-108. The
ongoing class is hosted by the Center of Light. 882-4920 for
details.
Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard plays acoustic rock at the
Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at
Joel’s,119 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. 385-0430 for details.
An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:30
p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary.
903-9402 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning
dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for
details.
Caguma plays the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
247-2324 for details.
Ongoing
The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., hosts Mysto’s
Magic Spectacular on Wednesday through Sunday at 3 p.m. with a
special performance on Tues., May 27. The remodeled venue also
presents music and comedy from Darryl Kuntz, “Out of the Box
and out of Control!,” at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through
Sunday. The nightly performances will continue through June 8.
www.HenryStraterTheatre.com or 375-7160 for
details.
Art Supply House, 24 A Town Plaza, presents a community
collaborative acrylic painting. The painting in progress depicts a
Colorado Rocky Mountain scene on canvas, and members of the public
are encouraged to drop by and paint a square. Art Supply
House is also exhibiting the bold still lifes of Helen Elizabeth
through the month of May. 375-0090 for details.
The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave., presents an
exhibit of elegant color photographs by Bob Winsett in a show
titled “Buddha.” The photographs bring out the mystery
and intrigue of Buddhas from many Asian countries including India,
Myanmar, Bhutan and Thailand and will be on display through May 28.
382-8355 or www.openshuttergallery.com for
details.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College exhibits
“100 Contemporary Works by Native Artists from the Hensler
Collection.” The Bill and Sue Hensler collection of
contemporary Native American art includes a diverse group of
artists from a variety of tribes. The collection in its entirety
includes more than 200 items, including pottery, paintings and
sculpture, directly acquired from the artists themselves. 247-7456
for details.
Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, exhibits the mixed-media
artworks of Brynn Ronning through the month of May. 382-8355 for
details.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit
“Eskimo Artifacts from Arctic Alaska.” This show
features clothing, masks, hunting and fishing tools, dolls, toys,
fetishes and other items. The museum is also hosting “Boots
& Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern
Colorado.” 259-2402 for details.
Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking
International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the
Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Referral Matrix meets
every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. The BNI
Referral Market meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Prudential. BNI
Business Connections meets every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
at the Durango Rec. Center. BNI is the largest business networking
organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for
details.
The Children’s Museum, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the
exhibit, “Living off the Land.” The museum offers
a hands-on exploration of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem and is open
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wed.-Fri. and 1-5 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
259-9234 for details.
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Upcoming
The Mountain Studies Institute is sponsoring an Air Quality
Forum about ozone, visibility, mercury and other air quality issues
May 29 at FLC. 247-7071 or www.mountainstudies.org to register.
Jean Campion will present the lecture, “Turning Memories
Into History,” on May 29 as part of the Animas
Museum’s Spring Lecture Series.
The Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center will host a May 31
open house. 731-3711 to RSVP.
A Wednesday Farmers Market at the Smiley Building
kicks off June 4 and runs through Sept. 24.
The Beach Boys will play a June 4 show in Ray Dennison Memorial
Stadium at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.
“Catch the Reading Bug,” the 2008 Summer
Reading Program at the Durango Public Library, kicks off on June 5
with a “magic bug show.” The program is open to kids
preschool through 5th grade. 375-3385 for details.
The Pagosa Folk ‘n Bluegrass Festival, featuring the
Waybacks, Biscuit Burners and many others, lands at Reservoir Hill
on June 6-8.
Men Who Grill, the Women’s Resource Center’s
all-you-can-eat food extravaganza and fund raiser, returns to
downtown Durango on June 7.
The monthly Contra Dance returns to the VFW Hall on June 7
with music from the Phoenix band Clusterfolk.
Wines of the San Juan presents bluegrass band Cadillac Sky on
June 7, performing for Ducks for Bucks, a benefit for Niemann-Pick
Disease.
The Dolores River Festival returns to Joe Rowell Park on June 7
with six bands, the Fun Race, free raft rides, the river parade,
kids activities and more. www.doloresriverfestival.com for details.
Maria’s Bookshop will host a June 9 release party for
local author Ken Wright’s new book, The Monkey Wrench
Dad.
The Trails 2000 Membership Picnic meets June 11 at the Durango
Recreation Center amphitheater. New or renewing members will
receive a one year CORSAR card.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of La Plata
County returns on June 20-21. The theme of this year’s event
is “There’s No Place Like HOPE!”
The Woo- Woo Event, a sustainable living, metaphysical/spiritual
fair, takes place on June 27-29 in Durango. Email thewoowooevent@yahoo.com for
details.
The Mancos Renaissance Faire, featuring arts, craft, vendors,
contests, live entertainment and more, returns June 28-29.
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Karma Train presents ‘Dance for Darfur’
What: A fund/awareness-raiser about violence in Darfur
Where: The Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
When: Thurs., May 22, 5-10:30 p.m.
Durangoans can “Dance for Darfur” at the Carver
Brewing Co. this week. The May 22 event is a dance party to aid
displaced families in the Sudan. Entry is free, but donations are
encouraged and portion of beer sales go directly to C.A.R.E., which
uses 91 percent of funds for direct resources in Darfur.
Music for the event has been donated by Durango and Mancos
locals, and D.J. I-Gene, Carute Roma, Sound Advice, Back Porch
Swing Band and Sea & the Rhythm are all set to perform. Karma
Train, a group of local volunteers, is hosting the event with the
goal of raising funds and awareness for the current crisis in
Darfur.
Darfur, a region in Sudan, has been plagued by violence since
2003, when two rebel groups – the Sudanese Liberation Army
and Justice & Equality Movement – attacked the Sudanese
government over the alleged oppression of non-Arabs. Since the
attack, more than 400,000 people have been killed, and an estimated
2 million families have been displaced.
Several international organizations are attempting to aid the
displaced people, but they get little support from the Sudanese
government. One of these organizations is C.A.R.E., which has been
stationed in Africa for more than two decades and active in Darfur
since 2004. C.A.R.E. focuses on providing supplies to the
war-affected people of Darfur.
“Dance for Darfur” runs from 5-10:30 p.m. this
Thursday. For more information, call 259-2545.
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Downtown Durango ‘spruces up’ for spring
What: The 5th annual “Clean Day” and 700 block of Main art installation
Where: Downtown Durango
When: May 22 & 23
In a joint effort to prepare Durango’s Historic Downtown
for the upcoming summer tourism season and put the town’s
“best face forward,” the community is banding together
this week with “Spring Spruce Up” events set for May 22
& 23.
On May 22, an original collage/mural will be installed on the
wooden façade covering the construction area in the 700
block of Main Ave. Twelve local artists, brought together by the
Durango Arts Center, have volunteered their time and talents to
paint the summer streetscape/collage, with all materials –
including 40 4-foot-by-4-foot panels – donated by the Durango
Business District (BID).
“The fire of Feb. 22 in the 700 block scarred the
Downtown, but the reconstruction has begun, and we want to
celebrate,” said Jasper Welch, BID coordinator. “The
collage is being painted to include ‘peep holes’
through the wood so pedestrians can watch the Phoenix rise from the
literal ashes.”
The 5th annual “Clean Day,” or newly christened
“Downtown Clean Around” is set for May 23, with dozens
of local citizens scheduled to literally polish the Downtown. The
Clean Around is sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce, City
of Durango and the BID, and volunteers are asked to meet in the
parking lot of the Strater Hotel at 8:45 a.m. for their
“assignments,” to enjoy complimentary coffee and
doughnuts, and then “get ‘er done.”
Volunteers are asked to sign-up by calling 247-0312.
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Annual Narrow Gauge race set for Sunday
What: The 31st annual Narrow Gauge 10-mile and 5K
Where: Fort Lewis College and Park Elementary school
When: Sun., May 25 beginning at 8 & 8:15 a.m.
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic isn’t the only test for
local athletes this weekend. The 31st annual Narrow Gauge 10-mile
and 5K, one of the oldest foot races in Colorado, takes off this
Sunday.
The scenic 5K will start at Fort Lewis College at 8:15 a.m., and
shuttles to the college will be offered at 7:30 a.m. departing from
Park Elementary School. The 10-mile race begins at 8 a.m. at Park
Elementary and finishes there as well.
An awards ceremony for both races will follow at 11 a.m. Prizes
will be given to the female and male overall winner and winners of
each age group. Race proceeds will go toward the Mark Witkes
Memorial Scholarship fund as well as Durango Motorless Transit.
Online registration is available at www.go-dmt.org or www.active.com. Runners can also register at Your Running Store and
Brown's Sport Shoe. For more information on the Durango classic,
contact Robin Halloran at 382 2549 or at
hallorankroenung@hotmail.com.
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Iron Horse presents free community concert
What: The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic’s 2nd annual community party
Where: Buckley Park, located at 12th St. and Main
When: Sat., May 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will be rolling out a weekend of
downtown entertainment in addition to bicycle racing. Local
favorite Formula 151 performs this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for a Main
Avenue concert at Buckley Park. The Historic Downtown District, The
Wells Group, Alpine Bank and Colorado Land Title Co. are sponsoring
the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic’s latest community
offering.
The show is the second concert for the Iron Horse, which chose
the downtown venue to round out its weekend-long roster of events.
Formula 151, an original Durango rock pop band, will be the
evening’s featured performer. There will also be a multimedia
show of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic past and present as well as
film clips and photos from the day’s ride to Silverton. The
IHBC is posting cameras on course to capture candid shots of
participants.
While the show is free to the public, there is a charitable side
to the event. All proceeds from beer sales (provided by the Carver
Brewing Co.) and requested donations at the door are going to the
Mercy Foundation. The monies will help fund the construction of
their future Breast Care Diagnostic Center. Tickets will be given
to attendees who make a donation at the door, which may then go
into a prize drawing that includes a Trek Lime Bike, a Jamis
Commuter Bike, autographed jerseys from Levi Leipheimer, Chris
Wherry, Ned Overend and 2007 Tour de France Champion Alberto
Contador, and more.
For more information on any Iron Horse event, visit www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.
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