Workshops

Join us for a series of Leadership Workshops, presented by DAHRM: Durango Area Human Resource Managers. The first workshop on Mastering Social Styles and Communication Techniques will be taught by Karen Thompson at the Center for Innovation (second floor of the Main Mall).   Workshop Description:  Some people are simply easier for us to work with than others…but we cannot always choose the people we work and interact with. Through a model of behavior, called Social Styles, this presentation will introduce participants to four distinct behavioral styles: Amiable, Analytical, Driver and Expressive. By exploring and understanding the strengths and preferences of each style, participants can learn to appreciate and value what each style contributes to the workplace and then learn strategies for managing and adapting their own behaviors in order to be more successful during interactions with different styles. Many examples of work "conflicts" stem from misunderstanding and misinterpretations of people's behaviors when they are different from our own. There are many stories of people's personal and business lives being changed for the better having learned the information contained in Social Styles.    Karen moved to Durango from Washington, DC in 2001, where Karen had a professional training, development and facilitation company for over 25 years. She continued her facilitation/training in Durango working with several not-for-profits and businesses, including healthcare organizations and financial institutions. One of her favorite topics to present and teach is Social Styles. In addition, she has served on the Board of the Durango Art Center and the Community Foundation and has held several positions on the Boards and Committees of Leadership La Plata. While mostly retired, Karen still enjoys engaging with the community in a variety of capacities. She enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and gardening. She has a genuine interest in and commitment to the businesses and organizations of La Plata County. She loves living in Durango and enjoying all that La Plata County and the surrounding areas have to offer.   Lunch will be provided for attendees.   All are welcome to attend these workshops to learn more about important topics that impact your business! Mark your calendar for the other workshop dates: Wednesday, October 9th and Wednesday December 11th.

Join us for our next Them Apples: Marketing & Chill!   This month's topic ?? Logos for You & "May" v A logo serves as the visual cornerstone of your brand, capturing its essence and conveying its personality in a single symbol. It's the first impression that potential customers encounter, often influencing their perception of your brand's professionalism, credibility, and identity. A well-designed logo not only distinguishes your business from competitors, but also fosters brand recognition and loyalty among your audience.   See you there!

Join the Young Professionals for the May happy hour and networking event! There's nothing better than beer, food, and meeting friends. That's why we're hosting our May happy hour on the 15th over at the brewery. Look for us in the upstairs dining room.

Call to Artists - Share Your Story   The Butterfly Collective and The Art Guild of Create are coming together to create monthly networking meetings for all creative minds to come together and share and learn from each other.   We will have a guest speaker each meeting to enhance the time as well.   Only charge is that you will get charged and inspired to get connected to your creative sparks!

Get creative with local poets! NEW meeting location: Join us at the library for a writing workshop!

A class for those who want to start at the beginning and explore the fundamentals of Iyengar yoga!  This class introduces you to basic yoga poses and proper alignment, yogic breathing, and relaxation techniques to promote well-being and good health.  Enjoy improved flexibility, strength, balance, and ease while learning to practice yoga safely and effectively.   NOTE: Beginning Yoga is suitable for all ages and body types but is not recommended for individuals with significant illness or injury. Private sessions can be scheduled to address specific needs in a safe, one on one therapeutic setting. Please check with your doctor and the instructor if you have any questions or are unsure if it is a good time for you to begin a yoga practice.  $20 with advance registration, $25 @ the door

This class will provide you with a gentle approach to a daily routine for both strengthening and creating suppleness in the back muscles. Yoga has the potential to strengthen our weaknesses and balance our asymmetries if we are willing to practice on a regular basis. "Alignment and Awareness" in asana are the keys to unlocking the benefits of Yoga's healing benefits. By building proprioceptive awareness and being skillful with our alignment, we have the opportunity to release chronic contraction and tension. New beginners are welcome. $40 with pre-registration, $45 at the door

A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every fourth Monday of the month from 4-5:30 pm.

At a Death Café people our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.   A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death; it is not a grief support group. The Death Café offers an accessible, respectful and confidential space where strangers gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Death Cafés are open to, and respectful of, people of all communities and belief systems. The model was developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz. To find out more visit: deathcafe.com. Your facilitator, Lola Montano, has been hosting the Bayfield Death Café since October 2021. Lola is a hospice nurse at Mercy Hospice House, and a trained death doula. Lola volunteers for hospice and the NODA (No One Dies Alone) program at the hospital. She is passionate about demystifying death, in order to help people prepare for the end.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

You've had a goal in mind for a while now, and it keeps getting tabled due to a series of life events that are beyond your control. A day job. Kids. Family. House. Car. Whatever. You tell yourself, "During my next vacation, I'll focus on writing my book," or, "Maybe when I retire, I can finally start traveling!"   What if I told you that the goal could be reached in no time flat in under five minutes a day?? And it won't feel like work at all. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it's possible!   Join Master Certified Life- and Writing Coach, Brooke Smith, as she leads you through this incredible workshop of achieving Big goals by taking Small Steps!

So you rank #1 in Google with Kate Ishay of Psyche Digital Marketing  In this power-packed hour, we delve into the factors essential for conquering the search engine landscape through effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO). We will guide you through the key elements that can elevate your website's visibility and propel it to a higher position on Google.   Topics covered include:  Keyword Mastery:  Learn the art of keyword research and optimization, uncovering the terms that will propel your content to the forefront of search results.   Content is King:  Explore the importance of high-quality, relevant content. Discover how to create content that not only engages your audience but also aligns seamlessly with search engine algorithms.   Technical SEO Fundamentals:  Dive into the technical aspects of SEO, from website structure to mobile optimization. Understand how a well-optimized site can significantly impact your search rankings.   Backlink Building Strategies:  Uncover the secrets of building a robust backlink profile. Learn ethical and effective ways to earn backlinks that signal authority to search engines.   User Experience Optimization:  Delve into the user experience factors that influence search rankings. From page load times to intuitive navigation, discover how a positive user experience can boost your SEO efforts.   Analytics and Measurement:  Master the art of tracking and analyzing your SEO performance. Discover tools and metrics that provide actionable insights to refine and improve your strategy.   Join us for an hour of actionable insights and expert tips that will empower you to ascend the Google rankings. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to SEO and propel your digital presence to new heights!   Registration:   $15 For Chamber members/ $20 for Non-Members- Lunch not included in price.  $25* for Chamber Members/ $30 for Non-Members (lunch & workshop included in price).

Permaculture is all about working with the flow of nature. The result in your landscape is twofold: (1) dramatically diminished inputs of effort and resources and (2) beauty abounds with greater ecological harmony. Come learn a few simple steps that you can readily take in your landscape to achieve these impactful results.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)   May: Postcard Party!

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected upcycled garments.   Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion landscape.

FREE to the first 20 students enrolled  • Earn 3 college credits.  • Open to anyone 18 and up  • Prepare to earn your S130 and S190  • Meet local and regional firefighters and get info on job opportunities on a crew!   LEARN MORE  Mancos campus  970.564.6201  Durango site  970.385.2020  Email: GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu

Meet with the City of Durango leadership team to learn more about departmental projects or give feedback. The forum will start with a short presentation on snow removal, followed by time to interact with the leadership team in a casual setting. Discussions with staff are not limited to the presentation topic. Free food, interpretation, and child care provided.

The City of Durango invites residents to provide feedback directly to the leaders of the City during the Engage Durango Forum.   The goal of the forum, which will be the fourth Tuesday of every other month, is to connect the public with the City's departmental directors or staff on issues or questions pertaining to local government. The meeting May 28th will include a brief presentation by Devon Schmidt, the City's Chief Financial Officer about Capital Improvement Projects. The short presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a breakout session where directors or staff from each department will be available at tables to speak with the public to answer questions and provide information about projects, and further feedback will be sought from the community about the list of Capital Improvement Project priorities by fund.   Free childcare, Spanish interpretation, and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Klancy Nixon, Community Engagement Specialist, at klancy.nixon@durangogov.org or visit the Engage Durango website, engage.durangoco.gov

Get creative with local poets! NEW meeting location: Join us at the library for a writing workshop!

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

FREE to the first 20 students enrolled  • Earn 3 college credits.  • Open to anyone 18 and up  • Prepare to earn your S130 and S190  • Meet local and regional firefighters and get info on job opportunities on a crew!   LEARN MORE  Mancos campus  970.564.6201  Durango site  970.385.2020  Email: GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

The Colorado Trail in Crisis addresses the sweeping transformation of western forests and wilderness ecosystems affected by climate change. This book is equal parts trail journal and synthesis of natural and human history. Karl Ford uses research on climate impacts to forests, wildlife, hydrology, and more to stress the urgent need for an action plan to reduce greenhouse gases and save forests and watersheds.

Presented by Robby Henes, owner/officer of Southwest Seed, a Native grass and wildflower producer/retailer located in Dolores, CO.   The topic of "Native" in the world of plants is a vast one with big ramifications in a wide range of applications. From what gets planted on our landscapes to what is allowed in some HOA's, from the changes in our soils when weeds invade to what actually constitutes a Native grass or wildflower - the topics are diverse and sometimes controversial. We will start with some key aspects of understanding Natives for your personal projects and then explore some of the bigger implications of Native species on our landscapes. We will touch upon as wide a range of topics as time will allow us to get a sense of the wonder, mystery, real life situations and potential of "Natives".

Get creative with local poets! NEW meeting location: Join us at the library for a writing workshop!

The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Tired of renting? Join our Homebuyer Education Class. Learn what it takes to become a homeowner and gain access to local down payment assistance funds. Topics covered include: Budget, Credit, Insurance, Lending, Down payment Assistance Programs, Real Estate, Inspection, and Home Maintenance. Space is limited. To register please visit: www.homesfund.org.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend!   The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.   Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can't capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.   A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community. This month's updates will feature: -Fasttrack Communications -Durango Police Department Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Crafting isn't just for kids! Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)

Speed Networking is a chance to connect, inspire, and learn about other women in our community and share with others how you show up in our community.   Throughout several rounds of rotation, you can share and hear every individual and exchange contact information.   This is an excellent opportunity to make new business/professional connections, create new friendships, and become more integrated and involved in Durango's community of women.   Snacks and Drinks Included with purchase.  Limited Space Available  Contact marketing@pwndurango.org if you have trouble purchasing your ticket.

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Summer Flowers!   All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class.   This is also a great venue for engagement and bachelorette parties, baby showers, work parties, retirement parties and holiday events.

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

The Animas River walk and photograph for $65 per person.   This is a 2-hour mini session in photography. It is a small group with a maximum of up to 6 participants.   The Animas River is a beautiful location to create images of flowing or reflective water scenes, intimate scenes of river-side foliage, or wide panoramic views. Join me in a 2-hour mini session in photography to learn how to find alluring compositions, expand your knowledge of camera settings, and how to use lighting to your advantage. We will meet at the 29th Street parking area next to Memorial Park (2901 East 3rd Ave) at 800am and create images until 10am. Snacks and drinks are included. Bring your DSLR or Mirrorless camera, lenses, and a sturdy tripod.    Great for all photography levels. Physical Ability: this session allows for all levels of physical ability. You must be able to walk up and down a low-grade riverbank.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Presented by Alex Graf, Western La Plata County Coordinator and Meg Hearding, Columbine Landscapes Co. When we think about landscaping our homes in southwest Colorado sometimes it can feel like we are forced to choose between wildfire safety on the one hand and beautification and enjoyment on the other. This does not have to be the case and, in fact, you don't have to choose between one or the other; the two can coexist! During this presentation, two experts from different fields will come together to discuss how to maximize wildfire risk reduction and maintain a beautiful livable landscape around the home.

Get creative with local poets! NEW meeting location: Join us at the library for a writing workshop!

A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every fourth Monday of the month from 4-5:30 pm.

Join Durango PlayFest for this special event where our 2024 playwrights discuss their craft and describe their own creative process. Bring your questions and enjoy wine and appetizers. Sponsored by Blue Rain Gallery.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community.   Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing. We're based in Durango, Colorado.   W+S meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month!   The group is open to those interested in writing and the publishing process. Meetings are run by using a 'pass the torch' method; everyone is encouraged to participate, but it is not a requirement. Our main purpose is to try to help each other through the maze of things you must do as writers; from writing to editing and on to publishing and marketing your books, short stories, essays, or anything else. Discussion topics will vary and sometimes repeat depending upon the needs of the members at the time. Of course, we're also here to meet some interesting folks, learn, and have fun while doing so. Writers are invited to share what they're working on with everyone, but 'selling from the podium' is frowned upon. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Create your future! Certification training at PCC Southwest  Low-Cost or Zero-Cost Training for In-Demand Jobs  Ready for a career change? Take the first step with Career Advance Colorado. Receive free or low-cost training for jobs in rewarding fields that move Colorado forward.   Register NOW for Fall Classes at PCC Southwest  LEARN MORE  For more information, contact:  Mancos campus | 970.564.6201  Durango site | 970.385.2020  Email | GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community.   Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Create your future! Certification training at PCC Southwest  Low-Cost or Zero-Cost Training for In-Demand Jobs  Ready for a career change? Take the first step with Career Advance Colorado. Receive free or low-cost training for jobs in rewarding fields that move Colorado forward.   Register NOW for Fall Classes at PCC Southwest  LEARN MORE  For more information, contact:  Mancos campus | 970.564.6201  Durango site | 970.385.2020  Email | GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community.   Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community.   Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

Join us for Mornings at El Moro - the Chamber's morning networking & learning series. Hosted by El Moro on the first Tuesday of every month.   Connect with peers, showcase your best elevator pitch, and participate in a 25-minute learning session presented by a different community leader, business, or organization each month. Enjoy complimentary coffee by 81301. Start your day off right with a delicious El Moro breakfast burrito - only $12 (pre-order required).   May Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials - Safeguarding Yourself Online   Join us for a session dedicated to Internet security and protecting your data online. Learn about essential strategies for safeguarding your digital presence, navigating the online landscape safely, and hear about current scams that threaten our community.    Jordan Groetken has a BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University have been in Durango for eight years. Jordan has worked for the City of Durango as the Security Analyst for the last four years.

Christine Mullholand Family Art & Photography - AI-inspired art.   What do AI, processing emotions and art have in common? Christine Mulholland! The Mullholand Family Art & Photography have been exploring AI-inspired art and they find it to be both fun and therapeutic. Christine Mulholland and family start with an emotion and idea, and then engage with the AI technology as if it were a trusted friend to produce a wide range of notecards and art. Their notecards are currently being sold at Durango Coffee, Maria's Bookstore and There's No Place Like Home. (this AI-generated image is Christine's husband as an Irish Eagle!)   At 5:30, Christine will demonstrate her AI process, and will take requests from anyone to create or modify an image. She will also discuss her RememberStuff software - an art computer program which is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.    The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 23 artists, jewelers, potters, hat makers and others create, display and sell their handmade goods. Creating, collaborating and sharing their passion with the community.

Be Part of the Conversation! At the heart of La Plata County's economic pulse, these gatherings are the most significant meetings in the county, fostering a dynamic space where business leaders, government officials, and visionaries unite to shape the future of our thriving community.   Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for our Membership Meetings, where innovation meets collaboration.   Doors open at 7:30 for food, coffee, and networking. Guests and visitors are welcome! The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to enabling La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Next in the continuing free series at Durango Senior Center, we will talk about ways to avoid someone taking your decision-making abilities away through guardianship. Please join us!

W&S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.

Crafting isn't just for kids!   Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)  

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Cost: $20 per session  To reserve your space: call or email!   In each session, we will explore, with curiosity, the nature of our own minds. We will investigate our experience through mindfulness practice in a wakeful, attentive, open, free and loving way. The purpose is to learn to become aware of mental, emotional and physical phenomena in our experience, and cultivate joy in daily living that brings profound ease, freedom and intimate connection with life.

Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés. A Death Cafe is a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. There is never an intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product or course of action. A Death Café is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting, nor is it a place to give people information about death and dying. It is not for people who, for whatever reason, are unwilling to discuss the subject of death comfortably and openly. Interesting conversations are guaranteed! These events are facilitated by Lola Montano, a registered nurse who is pursuing her hospice certification and is interested in becoming a death doula.    Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.

BID holds a monthly meeting for business owners on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 am at TBK Bank. The agendas for these meetings will be posted below a few days before the meeting date.   Check website for the agenda and meeting dates https://www.downtowndurango.org/meetings   Meeting dates subject to change, contact Tim Walsworth at timw@downtowndurango.org with any questions.

Join Durango Green Drinks the last Thursday of the month from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station with two local sustainability organizations hosting each month. It's free and casual. Short announcements and presentations usually start around 5:30.