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					1 Adopt-A-Thon 08:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M. Fun activities and a concession stand as we adopt out as many animals as possible in 2 days. At the La Plata County Human Society just north of Walmart. Learn More Adopt-A-Thon Juried Art Exhibition 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 A.M. At the Durango Arts Center. 970-259-2606 Closed Sunday and Monday. Learn More Juried Art Exhibition Disc Golf Benefit 05:30 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At Colorado Timberline Academy. Come an hour early to register. 970-759-8443 Learn More Disc Golf Benefit Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	2 Paddles and Pints 07:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. 2 days on the Piedra River with Ska beer masters at the campsite to help you pair the best beer with dinner. 21+ 1-800-567-6745 Learn More Paddles and Pints Adopt-A-Thon 08:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M. Fun activities and a concession stand as we adopt out as many animals as possible in 2 days. At the La Plata County Human Society just north of Walmart. Learn More Adopt-A-Thon Juried Art Exhibition 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 A.M. At the Durango Arts Center. 970-259-2606 Closed Sunday and Monday. Learn More Juried Art Exhibition San Juan Shrine Circus 02:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 2PM and 7PM970-884-8186 San Juan Shrine Circus Disc Golf Benefit 05:30 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. At Colorado Timberline Academy. Come an hour early to register. 970-759-8443 Learn More Disc Golf Benefit Durango Blues Train 05:45 P.M. to 09:45 P.M. This exclusive ‘moving’ musical experience features seven live blues acts, while passengers travel on The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. Learn More Durango Blues Train
3 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market Paddles and Pints 07:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. 2 days on the Piedra River with Ska beer masters at the campsite to help you pair the best beer with dinner. 21+ 1-800-567-6745 Learn More Paddles and Pints Circles 03:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. Durango's Women's Choir presents a joint concert with the Santa Fe Women's Ensemble. 800-838-3006 Learn More Circles	4 Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	5 Battle of the Animas 01:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M. Race down the lower Animas with a team of 6 to 8 employees...register at 970-247-4789 Learn More Battle of the Animas Prevent a Litter, Save a Critter 04:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A silent auction fundraiser at the Lost Dog. Learn More Prevent a Litter, Save a Critter	6 Wee Walks 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. A naturalist will meet you and your kids by Rotary Park for an hour of activities and walking along the river trail. No reservation necessary. 5$ per child. Free for members of DNS. Wee Walks Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	7	8 Animas River Days 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. All kinds of river races and fun at Santa Rita Park. Friday evening, then Saturday and Sunday from 9AM till 5PM. 970-259-3583 Learn More Animas River Days Story Walk Along the River 11:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Contact Gabi...970-385-1256 Come to the Animas River Days at Santa Rita Park. Story Walk Along the River Photographer's Reception 05:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. At Open Shutter Gallery Learn More Photographer's Reception Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	9 Animas River Days 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. All kinds of river races and fun at Santa Rita Park. Friday evening, then Saturday and Sunday from 9AM till 5PM. 970-259-3583 Learn More Animas River Days Story Walk Along the River 11:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Contact Gabi...970-385-1256 Come to the Animas River Days at Santa Rita Park. Story Walk Along the River Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501
10 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market Animas River Days 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. All kinds of river races and fun at Santa Rita Park. Friday evening, then Saturday and Sunday from 9AM till 5PM. 970-259-3583 Learn More Animas River Days Story Walk Along the River 11:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Contact Gabi...970-385-1256 Come to the Animas River Days at Santa Rita Park. Story Walk Along the River Don't Get Burnt, Get Firewise 01:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. A look back at the 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire and information to protect your property. At the Fairgrounds. A barbeque will start things off. Learn More Don't Get Burnt, Get Firewise Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	11 Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	12 Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and more on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Back Country Experience in the DMR plaza. Learn More Guided Nature Hikes Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	13 Wee Walks 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. A naturalist will meet you and your kids by Rotary Park for an hour of activities and walking along the river trail. No reservation necessary. 5$ per child. Free for members of DNS. Wee Walks Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	14 Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and moare on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Backcountry Experience in the DMR plasa. Guided Nature Hikes Otter 501 07:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A feature film at the the Back Space Theatre. A matinee on June 9 and 10 at 4PM. Otter 501	15 Hammers and High Heels 06:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. Celebrating our BUILDING Community Learn More Hammers and High Heels Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical	16 Bike Maintenance Clinic 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. In the parking lot of the Transit Center. Learn how to fix a flat, check your brakes, put your chain back on and more. Bike Maintenance Clinic Canines for the Cure Dog Walk 10:00 A.M. to 02:30 P.M. A 3-Mile charity walk along the Animas River, agility, search and rescue and more for you and your dog. Register at Santa Rita Park starting at 9AM.970-426-9628 Canines for the Cure Dog Walk Daddy Fest 11:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. Fun on Main Ave and in Downtown Durango. Food, games and music for the whole family. Learn More Daddy Fest Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical
17 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market	18 Pedometer Challenge 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. Pick up a free pedometer at the Transit Center today. Log your steps each day and report to us by Thursday, the 21st, before 2PM. Stop counting at noon on Thursday. Winners will be announced at Ska Thursday evening. Pedometer Challenge Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	19 Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and more on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Back Country Experience in the DMR plaza. Learn More Guided Nature Hikes Pedal vs Metal 12:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M. An in-town errand extravaganza that pits bike riders vs solo drivers vs fast walkers or ??? Leave from the Transit Center at High Noon. To participate email blakeak@ci.durango.co.us. Pedal vs Metal	20 Soltice Window Viewing 05:45 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. Celebrate the Summer Soltice at the Center of Southwest Studies at FLC. Soltice Window Viewing Can-Am Spyder 07:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Owners annual event at the Fairgrounds. Learn More Can-Am Spyder Wee Walks 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. A naturalist will meet you and your kids by Rotary Park for an hour of activities and walking along the river trail. No reservation necessary. 5$ per child. Free for members of DNS. Wee Walks Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	21 Can-Am Spyder 07:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Owners annual event at the Fairgrounds. Learn More Can-Am Spyder Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and moare on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Backcountry Experience in the DMR plasa. Guided Nature Hikes Love Your Commute Party 05:00 P.M. to 07:30 P.M. Awards for the week's commuting events at Ska Brewing. Love Your Commute Party	22 Can-Am Spyder 07:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. Owners annual event at the Fairgrounds. Learn More Can-Am Spyder Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical	23 Hummingbird Festival 10:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Join the folks at For the Birds, near Rotary Park, for a variety of activities throughout the day. 970-382-9396 Hummingbird Festival Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical
24 Durango Flea Market 07:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Located at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact John Dunn for more information: (970) 799-2727. Durango Flea Market	25 Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	26 Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and more on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Back Country Experience in the DMR plaza. Learn More Guided Nature Hikes	27 Wee Walks 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. A naturalist will meet you and your kids by Rotary Park for an hour of activities and walking along the river trail. No reservation necessary. 5$ per child. Free for members of DNS. Wee Walks Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights	28 Summer Adventures in Durango 12:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. Full access to recreation and summer adventures. Durango is fortunate that our summer activities, travel and tourism businesses have not been affected by wildfires. It’s business as usual in the scenic Colorado mountain town. Durango offers cooler temperatures and plenty of water activities for a refreshing Colorado mountain vacation. Enjoy attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Mountain Resort, as well as superb dining, galleries, zip lines, microbreweries, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures. Take advantage of the uniquely-Durango summer events including Music in the Mountains, USA Pro Challenge Overall Start, Dante’s Summer Concert Series and more. Start planning your trip at: www.durango.org or call 1-800-525-8855. Learn More Summer Adventures in Durango Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Learn about local plants, wildlife, geology and moare on these free hikes at Durango Mountain Resort. Meet at Backcountry Experience in the DMR plasa. Guided Nature Hikes Candlelight Dinner 06:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. Join Wilderness Trails Ranch for a gourmet dinner and dancing with the cowboys. 1-800-52-ranch. Learn More Candlelight Dinner	29 Summer Adventures in Durango 12:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. Full access to recreation and summer adventures. Durango is fortunate that our summer activities, travel and tourism businesses have not been affected by wildfires. It’s business as usual in the scenic Colorado mountain town. Durango offers cooler temperatures and plenty of water activities for a refreshing Colorado mountain vacation. Enjoy attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Mountain Resort, as well as superb dining, galleries, zip lines, microbreweries, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures. Take advantage of the uniquely-Durango summer events including Music in the Mountains, USA Pro Challenge Overall Start, Dante’s Summer Concert Series and more. Start planning your trip at: www.durango.org or call 1-800-525-8855. Learn More Summer Adventures in Durango Fun In the Sun Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. Buckley Park 970-247-2117 Fun In the Sun Arts & Crafts Show Diamond Belle Gunfights 07:00 P.M. to 07:15 P.M. Old fashion gunfights outside the Strater Hotel Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Diamond Belle Gunfights Three Springs Plaza Pics 07:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Free outdoor movie night. Learn More Three Springs Plaza Pics Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical	30 Summer Adventures in Durango 12:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. Full access to recreation and summer adventures. Durango is fortunate that our summer activities, travel and tourism businesses have not been affected by wildfires. It’s business as usual in the scenic Colorado mountain town. Durango offers cooler temperatures and plenty of water activities for a refreshing Colorado mountain vacation. Enjoy attractions like Mesa Verde National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Mountain Resort, as well as superb dining, galleries, zip lines, microbreweries, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures. Take advantage of the uniquely-Durango summer events including Music in the Mountains, USA Pro Challenge Overall Start, Dante’s Summer Concert Series and more. Start planning your trip at: www.durango.org or call 1-800-525-8855. Learn More Summer Adventures in Durango Fun In the Sun Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. Buckley Park 970-247-2117 Fun In the Sun Arts & Crafts Show Meet the Trucks 10:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. Kids will love to look, touch and honk and even climb in the trucks, machines and even a helicopter. Food and a kiddie ride at the Fairgrounds. Meet the Trucks Dinner At The Farm 06:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. A five course dinner. Local wine and products grown on Fox Fire Farms. Learn More Dinner At The Farm Beehive, the Musical 08:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A musical revue featuring 40 songs from the decade of the 60's at the Durango Arts Center Theatre. 970-259-2606 Learn More Beehive, the Musical

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