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Holiday book drive under way for local families
The nature-modern medicine connection
Thursday15
Storytime, 10-11 a.m., Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.
Dinner & Show fund-raiser for Club Ballet Folklorico de El Centro, 5-8 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom. 247-7654.
Adult Readers Theater, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Durango Photography Club meeting, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, Pine Room. www.durangophotographclub.org.
“Natural Products as Inspirations for Drugs: from Aspirin to Zocor,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Psychedelic Mojo performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Dinner & Show fund-raiser for Club Ballet Folklorico de El Centro, 5-8 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom. 247-7654.
Adult Readers Theater, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Free Acupuncture Clinic for veterans and families, 6-8 p.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 403-4150.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge.
Durango Photography Club meeting, 7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, Pine Room. www.durangophotographclub.org.
“Natural Products as Inspirations for Drugs: from Aspirin to Zocor,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130. 247-7401.
Salsa Night with DJ Caliente, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Andrew Sickler performs, 8:30-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 800 Camino del Rio.
DJ P.A., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Angel’s End Zone, Cortez.
Psychedelic Mojo performs, 9:30 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Friday16
Mary Cardin premiers her book, Peace, My Final Gift, 4-8 p.m., Dancing Spirit Gallery in Ignacio. www.clcardin.com.
Jerry Cohoe and Russell Crites, artist reception, 5-8 p.m., Goodnight Trail Gallery, Mancos. 533-1177.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Trio performs, 5-9 p.m., Edgewater Lounge at the Double Tree Hotel, 501 Camino Del Rio. 259-6580.
“3: The Artwork of Scott Dye, Crystal Hartman & Bethany Bachmann,” 5-9 p.m., Studio &, 1027 Main Ave.
“Sunny” screening and fund-raiser for DHS Ski Club, 6 p.m., Durango High School.
Caleb Crain performs, 6-8:30 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 403-8182.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Mountain Madness Brew Co., HWY 550N, across from Iron Horse Inn.
Book readings with Erica Olsen and David Feela, 7 p.m., Sideshow in Dolores. 739-4646.
Chicken Strange, 8 p.m., Durango Brewing, 3000 Main Ave.
Jostin’s Farewell Party, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Rob Webster performs, 8:30 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
The Scrugglers perform, 9 p.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Saturday17
Annie’s Orphans Work Day, help winterize kennels and get the dogs ready for the cold, starting at 10 a.m. All welcome. Call Eric, 970-769-2652 ofr info.
Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series, 10 a.m., series also runs Nov. 18, Parque de Vida in Cortez. Cycling.fortlewis.edu.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Chem Hall, Room 130. 946-8004.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road studio. 946-8961.
“The True Cost of Coal,” an interactive presention by the Beehive Collective and rising Tide North America, 3 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Habitat Home Dedication, 3-5 p.m., Fox Farm Village in Bayfield. www.habitatlaplata.org or 382-2215.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro, Pagosa Springs.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Robby Overfield and The Breaks perform, 8 p.m., Millwood Junction in Mancos.
Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Family Dance and Bake Sale, hosted by the Pine River 4H Club, 8 p.m. - midnight, Spring Creek Grange in Ignacio.
Splatterdays Urban Art Show, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series, 10 a.m., series also runs Nov. 18, Parque de Vida in Cortez. Cycling.fortlewis.edu.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fort Lewis College’s Chem Hall, Room 130. 946-8004.
Yoga Basics Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Yogadurango, Florida Road studio. 946-8961.
“The True Cost of Coal,” an interactive presention by the Beehive Collective and rising Tide North America, 3 p.m., Durango Discovery Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Habitat Home Dedication, 3-5 p.m., Fox Farm Village in Bayfield. www.habitatlaplata.org or 382-2215.
Kirk James performs, 6-9 p.m., Nello’s Bistro, Pagosa Springs.
Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave.
Traditional Ceili, 7-10 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
Robby Overfield and The Breaks perform, 8 p.m., Millwood Junction in Mancos.
Dave Mensch performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Saloon.
Family Dance and Bake Sale, hosted by the Pine River 4H Club, 8 p.m. - midnight, Spring Creek Grange in Ignacio.
Splatterdays Urban Art Show, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
DJ CK, 9 p.m. - close, Pongas, 121 W. 8th St. 382-8554.
Sunday18
Stan’s NoTubes Four Corners Cyclocross Series, 10 a.m., Parque de Vida in Cortez. Cycling.fortlewis.edu.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront Park.
Gospel Brunch with Mike Testa, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 1-4 p.m., Lisa’s Dance Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Irish music jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200 or www.theirishembassypub.com.
Community vegan/vegetarian meal, 1 p.m., Riverfront Park.
Gospel Brunch with Mike Testa, 1-3 p.m., and Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Argentine Tango practice, 1-4 p.m., Lisa’s Dance Studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. www.tangodurango.com or 769-5519.
Jazz Church jam session, 6-9 p.m., Musica del Mundo, 9 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Monday19
“Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive,” runs through Dec. 17, Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com or 247-1438.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Mark Simons performs, 4:30-6 p.m., Cosmo, 919 Main Ave. 259-2898.
Monday Night Dance Party, 7:30-9 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 903-9402.
Tuesday20
Open mic, 6-8 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 40 Town Plaza.
Open mic night, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.
Open mic/jam session, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., The Summit, 600 Main Ave. www.durangosummit.com.
Beer bingo, 9-11 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
Wednesday21
Bird Walk, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 E. 2nd Ave. 382-9396.
Chess Night, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.
Joel Racheff performs, 6 p.m., Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave.
Durango Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College.
Durango Fencing Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Durango Sports Club, 1600 Florida Road. 759-1883.
Ping pong and poker tournaments, 7:30 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Pub Quiz, 9 p.m. - close, The Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. www.theirishembassypub.com.
Hip Hop with Blueprint, Mad Dukes, Fresh Kils, Burnell and Ariano, 10 p.m., Blondie’s in Cortez.
Ongoing
Operation Christmas Child collections, through Nov. 19, First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. 800-353-5949.
Works by Lorraine Trenholm, online exhibit, through Nov. 15, www.durangoarts.org.
Paintings by Patrice Brown, through Nov. 15, Durango-La Plata Country Airport.
“Circle du Soleil” by Melanie Kirkpatrick, show runs through Nov. 15, Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. 385-1920.
“About Light,” show runs through Nov. 17, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Works of Scott Dye, on display through Nov. 29, Raider Ridge Café, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Works by Brenda M. Grajeda, through Dec. 4, Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.
“Portraits of Men” exhibit runs through December, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.
Upcoming
Turkey Trot 5-mile race and 1-mile fun run, Nov. 22, 10 a.m., Clock Tower at Fort Lewis College.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market opening reception, Nov. 23, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Singing with Santa Caroling Walk and Tree Lighting, annual Boys and Girls Club event, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m., meet at College Drive and Main Ave. 375-0010.
The Coup performs, Nov. 23, 9 p.m., The Abbey Theater, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbytheatre.com.
Meet the Author: Jack and Celestia Loeffler, authors of Thinking Like a Watershed, Nov. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Meet the Author: C. Joseph Greaves, author of Hard Twisted, Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market opening reception, Nov. 23, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center Barbara Conrad Gallery, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Singing with Santa Caroling Walk and Tree Lighting, annual Boys and Girls Club event, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m., meet at College Drive and Main Ave. 375-0010.
The Coup performs, Nov. 23, 9 p.m., The Abbey Theater, 128 E. College Drive. www.abbytheatre.com.
Meet the Author: Jack and Celestia Loeffler, authors of Thinking Like a Watershed, Nov. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Meet the Author: C. Joseph Greaves, author of Hard Twisted, Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.
Holiday book drive under way for local families
What: “Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive”
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
When: Mon., Nov. 19
The season for giving gets started with the 5th annual “Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive,” which begins Mon., Nov. 19 at Maria’s Bookshop.
Where: Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.
When: Mon., Nov. 19
The season for giving gets started with the 5th annual “Families Helping Families Holiday Book Drive,” which begins Mon., Nov. 19 at Maria’s Bookshop.
The drive benefits children participating in the Family Center of Durango’s Family Development Program, which is designed to give families an opportunity to work closely with an advocate to set goals and secure resources.
Anyone who visits the bookshop during this time can select a card off of the book drive “tree.” Each card features information about a local child served by the program. Booksellers can help find the perfect book for that child, and Maria’s Bookshop offers a 15 percent discount on the book drive purchase. The books are given to the kids at the “December Delights” holiday party at The Family Center on Dec. 19.
Maria’s Bookshop will be collecting books through Dec. 17. For more information about the book drive, call 247-1438 or visit www.mariasbookshop.com.
The nature-modern medicine connection
What: “Natural Products as Inspirations for Drugs: from Aspirin to Zocor” 
Where: FLC Noble Hall, Room 130
When: Thurs., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Make the connection between nature and the medicine cabinet with “Natural Products as Inspirations for Drugs: from Aspirin to Zocor,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, at 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 15, at Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Where: FLC Noble Hall, Room 130
When: Thurs., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Make the connection between nature and the medicine cabinet with “Natural Products as Inspirations for Drugs: from Aspirin to Zocor,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, at 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 15, at Fort Lewis College’s Noble Hall, Room 130.
Many people might be surprised to learn that most of the drugs prescribed by doctors and approved by the Federal Drug Administration originated from naturally occurring compounds. The free presentation focuses on learning how these compounds are identified, and how their structures are adjusted to make the natural products into more effective drugs. And join the discussion about whether “natural” medicines are any safer than “synthetic” ones.
Kenny Miller, assistant professor of chemistry at Fort Lewis, starts the conversation about this intersection of traditional medicine and modern biology, chemistry and pharmacy, and what research is being done at the school on natural product synthesis.