Events on this Day

Exhibit run: December 5, 2019—January 30, 2020   The public is invited to the opening reception for the Looking Glass Collective’s winter art show at the Smiley Café Gallery, Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM. Meet the artists and see their work in oil, pastel and watercolor. All paintings are for sale with 30% of sales going to Durango’s Local First’s efforts to establish a Creative District in Durango. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The show continues through January 30, 2020. The Looking Glass Collective consists of twenty artists who meet monthly to critique one another’s work. The collective also creates opportunities for exhibits such as the yearly show at Smiley, exhibits for non-profits like San Juan Citizens Alliance and shows at local businesses. The artists have all been juried into multiple national shows; many have won awards. Looking Glass Collective artists participating in this year’s show are: Linda Bonds, Emma French, Sue Giddings, Sandra Heller, Yvonne Holland, Rosemary Juskevich, Rebecca Koeppen, Betsy Krill, Annette LeMaire, Juanita Nelson, Cheryl Roberts, Pat Smiley, Ann Stringfellow, Dinah Swan and Lorraine Trenholm.

Zumba Gold ® fuses Latin and World rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will leave you wanting more! Performed at a slower pace with lower impact, Zumba Gold® is perfect for beginning exercisers, Seniors, and anyone wanting major F U N at a less intense pace. Class is open to all-1st class free! Multi class discount punch cards available. *Class runs from 9:30-10:15 AM

Join us for lunch with presenter John Whitney, US Senator Michael Bennett’s Western Slope Regional Director. This is the second part of our two-part series on Public Lands. John Whitney’s work focuses on the natural resources issues that affect the Western Slope including public lands, energy, wildlife and water issues. He also focuses on other issues for the Senator including health care, economic development, broadband, tax policy, and other local community priorities Most recently, John led Senator Bennet’s state efforts on the CORE Act, legislation that would designate around 400,000 acres of public land with a variety of protective designations. These designations include wilderness areas, National Recreation Areas, bans on federal oil and gas development in pristine areas, and a first of its kind National Historic Landscape designation for Camp Hale. Camp Hale was the training site for the legendary 10th Mountain Division which fought in Italy during World War II. The bill is carried by Congressman Joe Neguse in the House of Representatives and passed that chamber in October. If passed into law, the CORE Act would be the largest bill to protect public lands in Colorado since the 1993 Colorado Wilderness Act.   TICKETS: $20, scholarships available. Buy online: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/theclubjanuary2020  RSVP by emailing TheClubDems@gmail.com before January 2.  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/698165660590339/

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you&aposll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise..... A total workout combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome! Your instructor is Durango personal trainer Lynn Beck. *Class runs from 1:15-2:15

Our Fly Tying 101 is a great introduction to the life long pursuit of fly tying if you’ve always wanted to learn to tie your own flies but don’t know where to start. We are now offering Fly Tying 101 as a FREE introductory lesson, with expert instruction and all tools/materials supplied. In this class you will learn starting a fly, wrapping thread, attaching and wrapping materials, and tying off a fly. Any flies tied by you are yours to take home and use yourself!   Tying your own flies is a great way to learn more about what is going on in a river and help you become a more successful fisherman.   Although this class is free, pre-registration is still required and spots are limited. Please give us a call at 970-385-4081 to reserve a spot!

An evening to get to know SCAPE. We'll be doing a Q&A with our program mentors in addition to offering insight to the 2020 Program, financing and more! Get your questions answered and learn more about what we do before the January 15, 2020 application deadline.   Apply here: goscape.org/be-involved/apply/  RVSP:   meetup.com/ExSWdurango/events/267170355/

This trivia platform will be fun and friendly for the younger Durango crowd. Come challenge your minds, have some great food and drinks and win some great prizes that include Gift Cards to The Roost, Cuckoos and Animas City Theatre! Less