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Friends of Reed Library at Fort Lewis College hold their annual Books ’n’ Stuff sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The sale continues at the same time on Oct. 7. 247-7250 for details.

The Durango Botanical Society presents a free talk by Panayoti Kelaidis, of Denver Botanic Gardens, at 5 p.m. at Native Roots Garden Center. nativeroots@durangolive.net to RSVP.

Durango Natural Foods presents “GMOs: Is Your Food Safe?” a free lecture with Lyn Patrick, ND, at the Durango Public Library from 6-9 p.m. The co-op is participating in the second annual national Non-GMO Month.  

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Telegraph trail. Runners should meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.
 
The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. Second Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883 for details.  

The 2011 Sacred Arts Festival continues with a potluck and roundtable discussion at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 910 E. Third Ave. www.SacredArtsFestival.com for details.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

A Town Hall Meeting for PERA Stakeholders – state employees and retirees – is set for 6:30-8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. www.copera.org for details.

The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series continues with “In Search of Deep Time,” a talk by Rob Blair, at 7 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. 247-7401 for details.

SOLAS, the Celtic-folk super group, plays the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College at 7:30 p.m. The band is credited with invigorating Irish traditional music. www.durangoconcerts.com for details.

Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Lucero from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018.

Singer/songwriter Tim Sullivan plays the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College, at 8 p.m.
 

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Steamworks Brewing, 801 E. Second Ave., taps the Caramel Apple Firkin for its Firkin Friday at 3 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 for details.

The Durango Botanical Society presents a ribbon cutting at the Durango Public Library Demonstration Garden at 5 p.m. “Tales of a Life in Plant Exploration,” a lecture by Panayoti Kelaidis, follows at 6 p.m. Additional events are set for Oct. 8 & 10. www.durangobotanicalsociety.com for details.

The Rochester Hotel, 721 E. Second Ave., hosts a 5-7 p.m. opening reception for “Working With the Hummingbirds,” an exhibition of paintings and prose by Crystal Hartman. 385-1920 for details.

Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, 1040 Main Ave., presents “The Women of Durango: A New Series of Portraits Celebrating our Local Women,” by Elizabeth Kinahan. The opening runs from 5-9 p.m. www.elizabethkinahan.com for details.

The Spruce Tree Coffeehouse in Cortez hosts an Oktoberfest beer-tasting & art opening from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is “Birds and Backroads of Montezuma County,” from local artist Chris Vest. www.sprucetreecoffeehouse.com.

Durango BMX hosts its weekly race day with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and racing to follow. www.durangobmx.com for details.

Psychedelic Mojo plays classic rock at the Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave., from 6-10 p.m.

Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic show at the Schank House at Vallecito Lake from 6-10 p.m.

The 2011-12 Recital Series kicks off at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Dr., at 7 p.m. Nan Wagner, mezzo-soprano, will be joined by Gemma Kavanagh, soprano, Marilyn Garst, piano, and Lawrence Nass, jazz piano. 385-8668 for details.

Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., presents a beer pong tournament from 8 p.m.-close. 259-9018.

DJ CK spins dance beatz at Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., from 9 p.m.-close. The DJ returns at the same time on Saturday. 382-8554 for details.

Grieves & Budo join special guests Prof, the MC Type and White Owls at the Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College. Doors open at 9 p.m.

The Little Sister Band, from Taos, plays the Billy Goat Saloon, located on U.S. Hwy. 160 in Gem Village, at 9 p.m.

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Mark Simons plays classical and jazz guitar at Cosmo, 919 Main Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. 259-2898 for details.

A free seminar on doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado meets at 6 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Anyone wishing to apply for the free book of forms is encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early. 247-0266 for details.

The League of Women Voters holds an “Issues Forum” from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. The session will cover a variety of measures that will appear on the Nov. 1 ballot.

Rock Island Madagascar, located in the alley behind Durango Coffee Co., presents the talk, “The New Light Codes for the New Earth,” at 7 p.m. Bring your own seating. 375-1708 for details.

The Center of Light hosts its weekly Light Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in 146 Jones Hall at Fort Lewis. www.Light LectureSeries.com for details.

The Monday Night Dance Party returns to the Durango Recreation Center from 7:30-9 p.m. The event includes dance lessons and is free with paid admission. 903-9402 for details.

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The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery hosts a Distinguished Art Alumni Exhibit. The show features work from Karyn Gabaldon, Tim Louis Graham, Shannon Lowry, Lorna Meaden and Victor Pascual, and opens with a 4:30-6 p.m. reception on Oct. 7. The show runs through Oct. 29.

“We Are the Source!” Fort Lewis College Theatre’s 2011 Centennial Performance shows at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7-9 & 13-15 and on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. The play was written by Durango historian and author Fred Wildfang; adapted and directed by Kathryn Moller; with original musical compositions by Alta Graham and Jonathan Latta; and graphic media design by Desiree Henderson. www.durangoconcerts.com.

The River Cafe, 555 Rivergate, exhibits a collection of pieces from award-winning Durango photographer Linda Pampinella through November. www.LindaPampinella.com for details.

Nationally Certified Massage Therapist Maxine Christopher offers ”Massage for Mountain Middle School” through Oct. 15. Proceeds from by-donation massages will go to Mountain Middle School’s building fund. 799-0667 for details.

The Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 E. Third Ave., offers by donation yoga on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. www.turtlelakerefuge.org or 382-2101.

The Anasazi Heritage Center presents the photo show, Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art, through Oct. 30. The exhibit features Utah rock art in vintage chromogenic prints by photographers Craig Law, Tom Till and John Telford. www.co.blm.gov/ahc for details.

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College presents “Frontier Blues: The Legacy of Fort Lewis College,” an exhibition commemorating FLC’s Centennial. “Fiber Celebrated 2011” and “Cutter World Maps” are also on display. 247-7456 for details.
 

What: “100 Years of Summer,” FLC’s centennial homecoming celebration
Where: All over Durango  
When: Through Oct. 9  
The aspens may be signaling a change in seasons, but summer still rules the campus at Fort Lewis College. Celebrations are under way for Homecoming 2011, themed “100 Years of Summer” in honor of the school’s centennial year. Activities continue through Sunday.

 

The weekend’s big event hits Main Avenue at 6 p.m. on Friday with the annual Homecoming Parade. Bookending the weekend’s festivities is the signature football game at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Dennison Field when the FLC Skyhawks (1-4) take on the Colorado Mesa Mavericks (1-4).

 

The public and FLC Alumni are encouraged to join celebrations like the Homecoming Bonfire at 8 p.m. Friday, an Alumni Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, and Tailgate Party from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday with food, live music and games. For additional details and a complete listing of events, visit www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming.
 

What: “Cancer as a Springboard for Cultivating Inner Power” panel discussion
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.   
When: Thurs., Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
One thing that can make a book lover stop reading is a good conversation. Maria’s Bookshop hosts such a conversation today, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Andrea Avantaggio, co-owner of the bookshop and a cancer survivor, moderates a panel discussion titled “Cancer as a Springboard for Cultivating Inner Power.” Attendees can listen to conversations about “how the experience of cancer, unwanted as it is, can be an opportunity for self-discovery and self-compassion.”

 

Panel members include Naturopathic Physician Nasha Winters, Mental Health Counselor Janet Curry, and Leigh Fortson, author of Embrace, Release, Heal. The focus will be on turning adversity into advantage for cancer patients and their families. The panel will also discuss the variety of treatment options available. Specifically, how modern medicines and alternative therapies can work together.

 

For additional details, visit www.mariasbookshop.com.