Houston Lasater of Bayfield moves his neighbor’s sheep for the sheep trail that kicks off the 2014 Bayfield Heritage Days. This year the trailing takes place on Saturday. (Durango Herald file)
highlights of the week
The annual Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing Festival kicks off at 9:30 am on Saturday with the sheep making their way down the Buck Highway. The day continues at Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield with live music, children’s activities, a corn hole tournament, a beer tent and more. For more information, visit www.bayfieldcoheritagedays.org.
Wednesday 21 Sept
15th Annual Alliance Summit, 8am-5pm, Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172, Ignacio. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3QQbcwI.
Durango Regional Careers Fair, 12-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
La Plata County Community Corrections Board Audit Committee, 12 p.m., www.co.laplata.co.us/calendar.php.
Series Public Health Resources, 12 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Land Use and Development Code of Adjustment (BOA) Virtual Meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., durangogov.org/zoom.
meeting of the library advisory board, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., Program Room 3.
dave human, 5 p.m., Anarchy Brewing, 225 East Eighth Ave.
Author Talk and Book Signing: Chuck Greaves, “The Chimera Club”, 6 p.m., Maria’s Bookstore, 960 Main Ave.
Thursday-Sunday, 22.-25. September
2022 Parade of Homes. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3LsDdcx.
Thursday 22 September
henna tattoos, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Durango School District Board of Education Coffee Talk, 12-1 p.m., Common Grounds Cafe, 1900 East Third Ave.
Ska-BQ with The River Arkansas, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St.
Join for Hope Walk, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3DuVh3F.
Thursday evening commander, 6 p.m., Guild House Games Durango, 835 Main Ave., Suites 203-204.
La Plata County Planning Commission Working Session, 6 p.m., 1101 East Second Ave.
Special Session of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners, 6 p.m., 1101 East Second Ave., www.co.laplata.co.us/calendar.php.
Marie Curie Chautauqua portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
Friday-Sunday, 23rd-25th September
Merely Players Presents “As You Like It” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Sunday, 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $30. Tickets and details: www.merelyplayers.org.
Friday 23 Sept
Authors in Parklet: Johnny Brill, “Oceanimals”, 4 p.m., Maria’s Bookstore, 960 Main Ave.
Friday Night Family Sunset Squash Tour, 4-8 p.m., Jack-A-Lope Acres, 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/3eYB4cu.
group run, 5:30 p.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Erma Bombeck Chautauqua Portraying Susan Marie Frontczak, 7-8:30 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.
“The Mighty Zep” – Get the LED out, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $40-$60. Details and tickets: www.durangoconcerts.com.
comedown late night breakfast, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Saturday 24 Sept
rim trio, Farmers Market and Music, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth Street.
autumn festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Jack-A-Lope Acres, 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3LlkP5g.
Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing Festival, 9:30 a.m., Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. Details: www.bayfieldcoheritagedays.org.
10th Anniversary Chimney Rock Event, 10 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument, 3179 Colorado Highway 151.
Authors in Parklet: Patty Tharp, “Lost Communities of Navajo Dam”, 4 p.m., Maria’s Bookstore, 960 Main Ave.
Authors in Parklet: Katayoun Medhat, “Flyover Country”, 5:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookstore, 960 Main Ave.
80’s Prom Night Charity Event, 6:00 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. $30 advance/$35 day. Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3doeREi.
black grouse, 6 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Matt Rupnow, 6 p.m., Spiritorium office, 699 Main Ave.
80’s video dance and costume party, 7 p.m., Animas City Theater, 128 E College Drive. $5, available online or at the door (cash only). Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/3LoAYHd. 21 and older.
comedown late night breakfast, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Sunday 25 September
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club Open House and Party, 3-6 p.m., Four Corners Gem & Minerals Club, 2350 Main Ave.
open Microphone, 5:30 p.m. Registration, Mountain Monk Coffee, 558 Main Ave.
Jazz/Funk/Soul Jam, by iAM MUSIC Institute, 6-9 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Sports
Thursday 22 September
Ignacio High School Football vs. Cortez, 4:30 p.m., IHS.
Ignacio High School Volleyball vs. Bayfield, 4:30 p.m., IHS.
Friday 23 Sept
Durango High School Boys Tennis vs. Grand Junction Central, 4 p.m., DHS.
Bayfield High School Boys Soccer vs Pagosa Springs, 6 p.m., BHS.
Durango High School Football vs. Mead, 7 p.m. DHS.
Saturday 24 Sept
The Mountain Marmot Trail Run, 9am, Purgatory Resort, 1 skier spot. Registration and details: https://bit.ly/3RObW6G.
Durango High School Boys Tennis vs. Grand Junction Central, 9 p.m., DHS.
Chile Cha Cha Trail Race 2022, 9 p.m., Pagosa Springs. Registration and details: https://bit.ly/3UmQBmK.
Tuesday, September 27th
Bayfield High School Boys Soccer vs Alamosa, 4 p.m., BHS.
Durango High School Boys Soccer vs Pagosa Springs, 6 p.m. DHS.
