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Poured Acrylic Workshop
Learn how to acrylic pour. Practice painting without brushes and learn to make effects that aren’t traditionally possible. Create up to 3 different pieces of acrylic poured art! Supplies included with class fee. No experience necessary! Thursday, June 7, 2018 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm Thursday, June 21, 2018 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm The Art Experience – 1150 Main Avenue Unit C – Durango, CO For tickets or more...
Durango’s True West Rodeo
True West Rodeo is brought to you by First National Bank of Durango and Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We are very excited to have come together to bring back the western heritage of Durango for the 2018 rodeo season. This year will consist of 9 rodeos with over 4,000 spectators. True West Rodeo is pround to honor our western roots with broncs, bulls and wild west entertainment. The rodeos will be held every Wednesday June...
Story Hour at James Ranch
Young children and their families will learn about ranch and animal safety, watch milking, and hear darling stories about farms and ranches read by an experienced and loving mother. James Ranch | 10:00am – 11:00am Address: 33846 US-550, Durango, CO 81301 Each Wednesday starting June 6, 2018 thru Wednesday August 22, 2018 Original post courtesy of Durango.org
Durango Barbershoppers – 50th Anniversary
50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! JUNE 8th at Bayfield High School Auditorium June 9th at FLC Concert Hall 7:01 PM FEATURING Rock Mtn District Champs BLUE STEELE both nights and International Champions STORM FRONT at FLC only on Saturday! Tickets $20 General Admission (Student/Child $10) For more information visits Durango Barber Shoppers!
Home Builders Association/Habitat For Humanity Building Supply Yard Sale – Saturday, June 23, 2018
Huge Annual Building Supplies Yard Sale! Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will partner with Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado and Three Springs again for the Contractor’s Yard Sale. Windows, doors, lumber, contractor inventory & much more. Perfect for the do-it-yourself remodeler! Great bargains and all proceeds benefit Habitat! When: Saturday, June 23, 2018 8AM-3PM Contact: Habitat for Humanity of La Plata...
Three Springs Neighborhood Yard Sale – Saturday, June 23, 2018
Three Springs Neighborhood Yard Sale When: Saturday, June 23, 2018 8AM-3PM; time will vary per household. How to participate: Three Springs Residents: To participate in this year’s neighborhood yard sale, simply set up your individual sales at your home and mark your home/garage with balloons or a sign – no need to notify any Three Springs staff, the signage will indicate participation! Thank you for joining us for this...
Outdoor Movie Night – DESPICABLE ME 3 – Friday, June 22, 2018
DESPICABLE ME 3 Rated PG Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs!!! Movie starts at dusk which is between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available, please bring your own chair and/or blanket. A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for...
Common Contingencies and the Date Calendar
The Durango Team has been working on a series of blogs that detail the home-buying/selling process. They recently looked at the negotiation of an offer. This week they took a look at a couple common contingencies once a property is under contract, and the importance of the date calendar. In general, the most common issues or cause for termination of a contract are inspections and loan objection deadline. Inspections (Section 10): In...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Experience
“Experience is what you get when you’re expecting something else.”– Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Sunscreen: Six ingredients to avoid this summer
What’s in Your Sunscreen: Six Ingredients to Avoid This Summer Article courtesy of Dr. Amy Myer’s MD As we head into a holiday weekend and the peak of summer, you’re bound to be stocking up on sunscreen to protect your family during long days at the lake or by the pool. However, the sunscreen that you’re about to buy and slather on yourself and your children likely contains harmful and toxic chemicals that might actually cause...
Animas River Days – Saturday June 2nd
Animas River Days is Durango’s only river festival, celebrating our community’s love of the river! Take part in events such as a Kayak and Canoe Slalom, a Stand Up Paddle Board/Surf Competition, and the perennial favorite, the River Parade. Complete with music, food, a beer garden, and more, this event is a wet & wild way to welcome in summer! For more information and a full schedule of events, click here. Event...
Olympic Night Race
Celebrate BMX as an Olympic Sport in the 2020 Tokyo Games. FREE RACING & 1 day memberships available. Event Dates: Friday, June 1, 2018 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, June 8, 2018 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Durango BMX track 360 S Camino Del Rio Durango, CO 81301 Event post courtesy of Durango.org
DYSA Soccer Volunteers Teach Skills to Special Needs Students
DYSA members spent a morning on the soccer field working on drills with special needs students from Escalante and Miller Middle Schools and Durango High School.
New Greenhouse, Garden Serve as Science Labs
A new greenhouse in the Riverview Elementary School garden has turned into the perfect outdoor science lab as second-graders learned earlier this month.
Dolores Farmer Makes Best Wheel Hoe Ever
Tom and Marybeth Gentry took up organic farming about six years ago, but they couldn’t find a wheel hoe that they both liked. So, Tom, a former heavy equipment mechanic, made his own, and they’re now for sale on the Internet.
New Boutique Features Haute Couture at Thrift-Store Prices
You won’t have to dig through piles of clothes or racks of shirts, dresses or pants to find a bargain in the La Plata County Humane Society’s new Re-Tail Boutique.
Harley-Davidson Owner Revives Rally
After a year’s hiatus, the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will return with Durango as headquarters and several new events.
Friday Nights at Fox Fire Farms
Live music provided by local groups, food, scenic carriage rides and Fox Fire Farms wines. Every Friday night, beginning with the first Friday in June and ending with the last Friday in September. Located on a 910 acre livestock farm in a stunning Colorado setting. Starting Friday Jun 1, 2018 6:00 PM Price: Free Fox Fire Farms 5513 County Road 321 Ignacio, CO 81137 Visit Fox Fire Farms event page for full...
Eminence Ensemble
Boulder’s Eminence Ensemble takes to the stage at The ACT on Wednesday, May 30. Openers are Nikolai and Rize Tha’ Rebel While Eminence Ensemble’s musicianship impresses most, it’s their ability to cross and bend genres so fluidly, meticulously and with purpose that sends fans on a unique journey. The six-piece band takes you down the rabbit hole with soulful vocals and playful lyrics to reach new levels of transcendence....
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