Doubling down for the Womens Resource CenterWhat: The Durango Double trail and road half marathons and second annual Gena Rych 5K Run/Walk Hardcore runners and weekend warriors alike can do double duty this weekend, enjoying the peak of fall colors while helping out the Women’s Resource Center.
This will be the second year for the Gena Rych 5k, which honors Rych, 27, a former employee of Alpine Bank who was killed in a small plane crash outside Silverton in 2011. She died along with three other coworkers, all en route to a holiday party in Aspen. According to Theresa Blake, a friend of Gena’s who helped found the Gena Rych Memorial Fund, Gena loved running and the outdoors. She also put herself through college, and the run is meant to celebrate her life and spirit. All proceeds from this weekend’s races, as well as the memorial fund, go to the WRC – a nonprofit advocating empowerment and self-sufficiency of women and girls in La Plata County – to provide young women with educational opportunities. And perhaps best of all, entry into the Double includes free admission into Durango’s Oktoberfest celebration, held Saturday and Sunday in Buckley Park. In addition, there will be post-race festivities by the Animas River, including free kids activities, awards and prizes. The Durango Double is presented by Animas Surgical Hospital and Ska Brewing. To sign up for the double or 5k, go to: https://runsignup.com/dd. |
Oct. 10-11 marks the return of the popular Durango Double, featuring trail (Saturday) and road (Sunday) half marathons. New this year, the Double will be partnering with the Gena Rych Memorial 5K Run/Walk for those looking for a more leisurely pace.Thursday08
Office Hours with La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 9-11 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 382-6219.
Sight-in Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 9, 15-16 and 29-30, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453.
Here to Hear: Office Hour with Councilor Dick White, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., City Hall North Conference Room, 949 E. 2nd Ave.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600 or www.mancoslibrary.org.
“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Combat Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.
Tierra Vida Farm Stand, 4-7 p.m., Three Springs Plaza. 764-6000.
Free Movement Class, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Smiley Building Dance Room, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Family Reading Circles, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 764-8013.
Candidate Forum and Ballot Issue Presentations, hosted by The League of Women Voters, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Durango City Council Chambers, 949 E. 2nd Ave. www.co.laplata.co.us.
Voices from the Animas: Listening Event on the Animas River spill, 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building. 903-4865.
Geek Out with Trivia, 6 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center.
Heartbeat Durango, support group for individuals affected by suicide, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. 403-4103.
“Undertaking – History, Humor, Current Trends and Options,” Life-Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Noble Hall, Room 130.
“The Place in Between: Casas Grandes, the U.S. Southwest and Mesoamerica,” presented by San Juan Basin Archaeological Society, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. sjbas.org.
Moses Walker, Kevin Blaum and friends perform, 7 p.m., Crash Music in Aztec, N.M. 505-427-6748 or crashmusicaztec.com.
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Bayfield Town Hall. www.4cbch.org or 749-0316.
Dustbowl Revival performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.
“A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” 7:30 p.m., show also runs Oct. 9-10, FLC Mainstage Theatre. theatre.fortlewis.edu.
Hip hop with Sammy Warm Hands, Dubldragon, Ogar Burl and more, 10 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
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80th annual Colorado Archaeological Society conference, hosted by the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society, Oct. 9-11, downtown Durango. www.sjbas.org.
Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 HWY 160 West. 749-1741 or earlybirdtoastmasters.org.
Reconnecting Mind and Body with Nicola St. Mary, free class, 7:15-8:15 a.m., Yogadurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
BID Coffee & Conversation, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Strater Hotel Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave.
Sight-in Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., event also runs Oct. 15-16 and 29-30, Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range. 749-3453.
Getting Started with iPad Basics, 9:30 a.m., Durango Public Library. 375-3380.
Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Farm Market, hosted by Local Brands FARM Co-op, 4-6 p.m., Wildcat Liquors, HWY 160 West.
Kirk James performs, 5 p.m., Rubio’s Patio in Aztec.
The Porchlights perform with Jim Belcher and Clay Lowder, 5:30 p.m., Balcony Bar and Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Alex Paul performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Inaugural Suitcase Party, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado, Durango Silk Dancers perform, 6-10 p.m., Durango-La Plata County Airport private hanger. 247-3720.
“A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” 7:30 p.m., show also runs Oct. 10, FLC Mainstage Theatre. theatre.fortlewis.edu.
5th annual 10-Minute Play Festival, 7:30 p.m., event also runs Oct. 10-11, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Carbon Red performs, 8:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.
Funked Up Fridays, DJ Kaztro, 9 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
The Casual Fridays perform, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 565-4015.
Bacon performs, 10 p.m., Balcony Backstage, 600 Main Ave.
Soul Atomic performs, 10 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
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Autumn ATV Color Tour, Oct. 10 -11, Purgatory Resort.
Durango Double, half marathon and 5k races benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 9 a.m. Oct. 10-11, Animas Surgical Hospital.
Drop-in Tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Durango Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-noon, First National Bank, 259 W 9th St.
Tweak & Critique Writer’s Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Wool Fest 2015, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave. 259-2402.
DHS Red Pride Marching Band performs, noon, Durango High School Stadium.
The Outskirts perform, 5:30 p.m., The Balcony Bar & Grill, 600 Main Ave.
Secondhand Strings performs, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Company.
Robbie Overfield performs, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge, 152 E. College Dr. 247-9083.
Nolans Noggin Fundraiser, Smackover and DJ Noonz perform, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
5th annual 10-Minute Play Festival, 7:30 p.m., event also runs Oct. 11, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Bottom Shelf Brewery in Bayfield.
DJ Smash performs, 9 p.m., Blondies in Cortez. 739-4944.
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Durango Double and Gena Rych 5k, benefitting the Women’s Resource Center, 9 a.m. Animas Surgical Hospital. www.durangodouble.com
Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.
5th annual 10-Minute Play Festival, 2 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.
Meditation 101 free class with Michele Lawrence, 2:45-3:45 p.m., Yogadurango, 1485 Florida Road.
Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Colorado Archaeological Society meets, “Death of Place” screening, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.
Sunday Live Local, Rick Dog performs, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
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Real History of the Americas, 10 a.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/elcentro.
Youth Racquetball Clinics, all ages, 2-3 p.m.; ages 7 to 11, 3-4 p.m.; ages 12 to 14, 4-5 p.m., Durango Rec Center. 946-2962.
Beginner’s Quilting Class, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Doing your own divorce and/or custody in Colorado, free seminar presented by Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid, 5:30 p.m., Durango Public Library. 247-0266.
La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition meets, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Commons Building Conference Room, 701 Camino del Rio.
Contiki, 7 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Las Cafeteras perform, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com/.
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Kids Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
“Lunch & Lights” workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., La Plata Electric Association headquarters, 45 Stewart St. 382-7770.
Inklings: Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Drop-in Tennis, after 5:30 p.m., Durango High School. 769-3772.
Free Parent Education Night: Nutrition basics for children’s health and forming healthy habits, 5:30 p.m., Bayfield Elementary School Gymnasium. 946-3709.
Computer Classes, featuring Internet Basics, 5:30 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.
Rotary Club of Durango meets, presentation by Heather Johnson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.
Tango Milonga, 7-9 p.m., Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. 533-7231.
Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Bingo Night, 9 p.m., Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave.
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Bird Walk, 8 a.m., meet at Rotary Park. 382-9396.
Weekly Wee Walk Abouts, preschool nature walks, 10-11 a.m., meet at pavilion at Rotary Park. 769-1800.
Class for Spanish speakers trying to improve English, 10-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.
Garden Workday, 10 a.m.-noon, Manna Soup Kitchen Garden, 110 Avenida Del Sol. brooke@thegardenpojectswcolorado.org.
Storytime for Kids, 3 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Branch Library. 588-3331.
“Temple Grandin” screening, 4 and 7 p.m., Fort Lewis College Student Union, Vallecito Room.
“unre(Solved): Patricia Singer,” opening reception, 4:30 p.m., exhibition runs thru Nov. 16, Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. www.fortlewis.edu/art-design.
“Sweet Tart Tiny Art” exhibition, 5-8 p.m., Sweet 11 Gallery, 863½ Main Ave., Suite 11.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kennebec Café in Hesperus. 247-5674.
Wednesday Night Trail Run, 5:45 p.m., meet at Backcountry Experience. 901-1075.
Pub Quiz Trivia, 6:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200.
“Query Letters: Pitfalls and Tips,” presented by Writers and Scribblers, 6:30-8 p.m., Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio.
Ayurveda and Fall free class with Sheryl McGourty, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Yogadurango, 1140-A Main Ave.
Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com/.
Poker and Ping Pong Tournament, 8 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W College Dr. 259-5959.
Ongoing
“Segmentations” by Arista Slater-Sandoval, and “Out from Under” by Fran Foreman, thru Oct. 14, Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.
Village Artisan’s Market, Monday-Saturday thru Oct. 17, Studio Sellke, Gem Village.
Call to Artists for “Creepy Beautiful: A freaky, lovely group display for the witching season,” artwork drop-off deadline Oct. 21, opening reception, Oct. 23, Sweet 11 Gallery, 863½ Main Ave., Suite 11. sweet11@darcyalden.com.
“Our West Now” by William Matthews, exhibit runs thru Oct. 24, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“Earth, Water, Sky,” printmaking by Andrew Jagniecki, thru Oct. 31, Durango Arts Center Art Library, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.
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