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Durango Green Drinks networking lives again What: “Green Drinks” monthly networking When: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 26, and the last Thursday of every month Where: Carver’s Brewing Co. Once again, “green-minded” locals will be able to hoist a glass of locally crafted brew and toast the greening of the local community. After a few years’ hiatus, Durango’s “Green Drinks” gatherings have returned, with the first taking place tonight, Feb. 26, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Carver’s. “We believe it is important that the organizations in Durango network and create more of a synergy to represent the citizens, wildlife and wild lands of this region,” said Katie Waller, of the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado, one of the event’s sponsors. Durango’s Green Drinks chapter is part of an international collection of gatherings that span from Albania to Azerbaijan to Alabama. Like its international counterparts, Durango Green Drinks focuses on creating an agenda-free, fun, nonpoliticized venue for the community to gather, according to co-organizer Rachel Landis, of FLC’s Environmental Center. “Through networking, these simple and unstructured events have helped people to find employment, make friends, develop new ideas and get inspired,” said Landis. The last Thursday of the month, Green Drinks partners with another local nonprofit in the back room of Carver’s from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Free appetizers are served and beverages are available for purchase. Green Drinks partners include: Carver Brewing, FLC Environmental Center, Local First, Garden Project of Southwest Colorado, Thrive! Living Wage Coalition, San Juan Citizens Alliance, Mountain Studies Institute, and Durango Nature Studies. For more information, visit www.sustainableswcolorado.org or email DurangoGreenDrinks@gmail.com

Slip ’n’ slide into Winter Bike to Work Day What: Winter Bike to Work Day 2015 When:  Fri., Feb. 27, 7 - 9 a.m. Where: Main Ave., in front of Durango Coffee Co. Nature has come through in the nick of time to help the City of Durango’s Multi Modal department and all those hardy winter road warriors to celebrate the slipping and sliding of sustainable winter commuting. This year’s Winter Bike to Work Day takes place Friday in front of Durango Coffee Co. Bike and other clean commuters can show up  from 7 - 9 a.m. to partake in free breakfast snacks from Bread, coffee and tea from Durango Coffee, and micro-bike tunes from San Juan Cycles. Trails 2000 will be on site, and the City will be offering free bike registration, discounted bus passes and prizes including Osprey packs. For more information, call 375-4901.

Thursday26

Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library, Bayfield. 884-2222.

Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., City Hall, 949 E. 2nd Ave.

FLC Music’s Midday Music Student Recitals, 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

Scrapbooking Group, 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Tween After School Activities, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., meet at VFW post 4031, 1550 Main Ave.

Sneaky Pete performs, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

Green Drinks, 5 p.m., Carvers Brewing Co., Main Ave. www.greendrinks.org.

Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Robin Davis perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Marijuana Issues Community Panel, hosted by FLC Student Wellness Initiatives, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. 247-7508.

Kirk James performs, 6 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant & Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Native American Center Alumni Panel, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/nac.

The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, presented by Katrina Blair and Jaime Becktel, 6:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org.

Tim Guidotti performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Alan Doyle performs, part of “So Let’s Go” Tour, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

“Humans and the Extinction Crisis: Population, Sustainability and the 21st Century,” part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

Pianist Omri Shimron performs, part of FLC Music’s Artist in Residence Program, 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

“A Gathering to Originate the Heart of the World Spiritual Preservation Center” 7-9 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Friday27

Winter Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., meet at Main Avenue in front of Durango Coffee Company. 375-4901.

Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, Highway 160 West. www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org or 769-7615.

Drawing from Photographs, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Master Class with pianist Omri Shimron, part of FLC Music’s Artist in Residence Program, 11 a.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

Firkin Friday featuring “Framboozin,” 3 p.m., Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550. www.steamworksbrewing.com.

Dave Spencer Ski Classic, benefit for Adaptive Sports Association, welcome party, 5-7 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., event runs thru March 1, Durango Mountain Resort, www.asadurango.com.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Jose Villarreal performs, 6 p.m., ‘6512 Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Crash Music Self-Portrait Show, artist’s reception, 6:30-9 p.m., Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748.

Robby Overfield performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

FLC Choir, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/music.

FLC men’s hockey vs. UCCS, 7:45 p.m., event also runs 12:45 p.m., Feb. 28, Fort Lewis College.

Black Velvet Duo performs, 8 p.m., Derailed Pour House, Main Ave.

Funked Up Fridays, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Carbon Red performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village. 903-0090.

Sneaky Pete & the Secret Weapons performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Saturday28

7th annual Homegrown Food Retreat, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.growingpartners.org.

Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

MakerSpace, featuring Basic Boat Construction, 10 a.m. - noon, Ignacio Community Library.

Yoga 12-Step Recovery, 10 a.m. – noon, YogaDurango, 1140-A Main Ave.

Auditions for “Rent,” 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., event also runs 6-9 p.m., March 2, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

FLC men’s hockey vs. UCCS, 12:45 p.m., Fort Lewis College.

11th annual Skyfest 2015, The Motet and The Voodoo Glow Skulls perform, 4:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College.

“Resilient” screening, followed by panel discussion, 5 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building.

The Black Velvet Duo perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

WE-4 performs, 6 p.m., Mancos Valley Distillery.

Mystery Art Show Unveiling Party, fundraiser for Mountain Middle School, 6-9 p.m., The Lost Dog, 1150 Main Ave. mountainmysteryart.com or 279-3232.

Durango Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., Steaming Bean.

Greg Ryder performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Chad MacCluskey performs, 7-9 p.m., Eno, 723 E. 2nd Ave. 385-0105.

The Ben Rice Band performs, 7:30 p.m., Historic Aztec Theater in Aztec. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.

Roots & Boots performs, 8 p.m., Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180.

Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.

DJs Digital Orpheous and Spark Madden perform, 8 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

The Crags CD Release Party with The Moetones and Farmington Hill, 8:30 p.m., The Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

Sky Pilot performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern.

Sunday01

Food with Sheryl McGourty, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd., Unit C-201.

Raffle and fundraiser for Tiospaye, noon, Himalayan Restaurant, Main and 10th Street. 442-0925.

Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Blue Moon Ramblers perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Joel Racheff performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Meditation and Satsang, 7 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 10. www.craigholliday.com.

Jazz Church, 7-10 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Monday02

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Free Nada Acupuncture to Veterans and their families, 3-5 p.m., Durango Acupuncture Alliance, 635 E. 5th Ave. 403-4150.

“MineBlox,” for school-aged children up to 5th grade, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Nature Club for 4th-6th graders, 5-6:30 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Durango. 375-0010.

Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Auditions for “Rent,” 6-9 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Circle of Health Presentations, 6:30 p.m., 3160 E. Animas Village Dr., Cedar View 1. 442-0925.

Jose Villarreal performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Tuesday03

Public Meeting on Airport Master Plan, conducted by La Plata County Board of Commissioners, 2 p.m., La Plata County Courthouse.

“Minecraft vs. Roblox,” for 1st- through 5th-graders, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Open House on Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, 5-7 p.m., San Juan Public Lands Center Sonoran Room. 884-1414.

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Rotary Club of Durango meets, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.

Crochet Group meets, 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. 247-5792.

Lacey Black performs, 6-8 p.m., 6512' Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Ave. 247-9083.

Tim Sullivan performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. - close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. 259-9018.

Yoga for Vets, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yoga Durango, 1140-A Main Ave. 769-6875.

Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave. 382-9664.

Wednesday04

Durango Film: An Independent Film Festival, March 4-8, around Durango. Durangofilm.org.

Bird Walk, 9 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.

Free Kids Yoga, ages 3-7 with Joy Kilpatrick, 9-9:45 a.m., Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave, Ste. 205. www.Breathworkswithjoy.com.

Jammin’ Juniors, 10-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.

“Legacy Show and Tell” class, 3 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

Delaney Library Book Sale, 4 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Fort Lewis College Sustainability Summit, 4:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at FLC. www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. 375-7150.

Free Sleep Presentation, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 764-3914.

Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP) community potluck, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, corner of E. 3rd and 9th Streets. 884-9330 or www.helptimebank.com.

“The Flame” screening, 6 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Ace Revel performs, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. enodurango.com.

The Lisa Blue Trio performs, 6-9 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.

Meet the Author featuring Phil Connors, author of All The Wrong Places, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. 247-1438.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.

Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave.

The Stefan Karisson Trio Concert, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Pub Quiz Trivia, 8:30 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.

Ongoing
“Pastel Interpretations of the Southwest & Beyond,” works by Jan Heyl, thru Feb. 27, Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave.

“Fire & Ice,” the photography of wildland firefighter Jake Niece, thru Feb. 27, Pine River Valley Bank in Bayfield. 884-9583.

"Bound: An Experiment in Coerced Collaboration," runs thru March 1, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

“Unchain My HeART,” multimedia youth art show, runs thru March 4, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. 385-4440 or 382-8355.

Tax Help Colorado, hosted by Southwest Colorado Community College, Durango site, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays thru March 7. Event also runs 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fridays thru March 6, Room 104, SWCCC West Campus in Mancos.

Art show, featuring works by Melanie Kirkpatrick, Nick Blaisdell and Janet Lever-Wood, thru March 7, Olio Restaurant in Mancos. 533-1381.

“Of Ephemeral Structures: The Art of Patricia Sonnio,” runs thru March 18, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. 247-7167.

39th annual Juried Exhibition, runs thru March 21, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

The Art of Tanya Hayslette, show runs thru March, Raider Ridge Cafe.

Tryouts for Durango Swim Club, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Durango Rec Center. 779-8643 or Suzanneschieltz@hotmail.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thurs. – Sun., 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.

Upcoming
First Thursdays Art Walk, 5 p.m., March 5, meet at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., March 5, Steaming Bean, 915 Main Ave. 385-7901.

Thom Chacon in The Listening Room, 7:30 p.m., March 5, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Ecstatic Dance with DJ Ralphsta, 7:30-10 p.m., March 5, Yoga Durango on Main Avenue.

Twiddle performs, 8 p.m., March 5, Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave. 422-8008.

Free education to those with prediabetes, 9-11 a.m., March 6, Mercy Regional Medical Center Office Building, Suite 140. 764-2720.

Annual Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon, hosted by Women’s Resource Center, 11 a.m., March 6, Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. 247-1242.

Turning the Page: A retrospective of artist books by Catherine Nash, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., March 6, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

11th annual Soup for the Soul, benefit for Hospice of Mercy, 5:30-8:30 p.m., March 18, La Plata County Fairgrounds. 764-2800.

Pub Science, 6 p.m., March 6, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.durangodiscovery.com.

Third Time Charmed performs, 10 p.m., March 6, Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.

Cover Cropping for Soil Health Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., March 7, Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St. www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org or 259-3123.

Knitting Club, 6-7 p.m., March 10, Mancos Public Library. 565-7600.

Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., March 11, Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.

Celtic Festival, March 12-15, around Durango. Durangocelticfestival.com.

KDUR's Furniture As Art Auction, 5:30 p.m., March 12, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. KDUR.org or 247-7628.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., March 12, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.

BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., March 13, First National Bank Conference Room, 259 W. 9th St. www.downtowndurango.org.

Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., March 13, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

5-Year Anniversary Party, 6-10 p.m., March 13, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Beekeeping classes, presented by the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 13, La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Hall.

Annual Diversity Dialogue, hosted by Embracing Diversity Initiative, 8:45 a.m. – noon, March 14, Durango Public Library. 259-1247.

Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., March 14, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

The Assortment performs, 2:30-5:30 p.m., March 14, Purgy’s at Durango Mountain Resort, Highway 550.

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m., March 19, Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Barista Training, 2 p.m., March 19, Desert Sun Roasting, 284 Sawyer Drive, Unit C.

Evening Book Club, 6 p.m., March 19, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Marilyn Mangold on piano, part of the Recital Series, 8 p.m., March 27, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

“Cocktails with the Conductor,” a Music in the Mountains benefit, 6-8 p.m., March 28, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. musicinthemountains.com or 385-6820.

Blues Brothers Revue performs, 7 p.m., March 28, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180.

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live!” featuring Peter Story, 7:30 p.m., April 14, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. durangoconcerts.com.

Soprano Gemma Kavanagh, flutist Rochelle Mann and pianist C. Scott Hagler perform, St. Mark’s Recital Series, 7 p.m., April 17, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. durangorecitals.com.

Paul Rodriquez performs, 8 p.m., May 1, Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. 888-842-4180.

Fee-free day, June 13, U.S. Forest Service day-use recreation sites. Recreation.gov.