Workshops

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 Great Decisions Durango discussion group will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to discuss "Understanding Indonesia." Moderator Tami Joslin will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of the issues. The public is invited to attend this free discussion and participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch. This will be the last discussion of 2024.

Join us for a casual Q & A chat with our experienced volunteers and hear about what Habitat La Plata has going on. Learn how you can make a difference in our community by volunteering on our next new home build project, at ReStore, or at community events. Come ask those questions... What is my commitment? What skills do I need? What if I can only...? No RSVP required. This session will be held at the Durango Public Library.

Exciting times ahead! Join us at the 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference for a day of inspiration, networking, and growth.

The SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab is on a mission to cultivate a public outdoor growing facility rooted in community engagement, educational and economic opportunity, multigenerational collaboration, cultural and ecological stewardship, and healthy living practices. SOIL aspires to realize this mission by designing and developing an innovative horticulture and education facility to benefit the entire community of Southwest Colorado.     The first phase, a community and education garden, was opened to the public with programming for students across the region beginning June 1, 2023.  The next phase will deliver a 42' grow dome greenhouse!  To learn more, join us for this talk or visit SoilLab.org. 

Free workshop understanding our wildfire risk, how mitigation can affect the outcome of a wildfire and what to expect during a wildfire.

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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.

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.

Are you a food business who'd like to offer more local products? Join us for "Sourcing Local Food For Your Business," a free workshop where you can connect with local farmers, learn how to navigate the local food procurement landscape, and hear from fellow entrepreneurs who are doing this successfully. Elevate your business with locally-sourced goods, support your community, and savor the flavors of local entrepreneurship!   Please register in advance. Stipends available to cover the cost of travel, childcare, or whatever you may need to help you get there. Spanish interpretation will be offered.

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!

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 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. Join us at The Hive for a community poetry 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.

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.

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.

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.

Get creative with local poets. Join us at The Hive for a community poetry 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 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.   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.

Get creative with local poets. Join us at The Hive for a community poetry workshop!

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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.

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.

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.

Get creative with local poets. Join us at The Hive for a community poetry 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.

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 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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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!

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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!

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.

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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!

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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!

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.

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+)   April: Upcycled book wreaths!

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.