Today, May 15

Weminuche Audubon Society

The chapter meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the community center. Susan Halabrin, president, will discuss “Cranes of Colorado”.

May 16-17

Christian writers

The Southwest Christian Writers Association’s 29th annual conference, “Write for His Glory: From Start to Print,” will be held at Hesperus Baptist Camp and Conference Center, 22265 Colo. 140, in Hesperus. For more information, or to register, call Connie Peters at (970) 564-9449 or Barb Kugle (970) 884-9296.

Saturday, May 17

DAR

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its monthly meeting at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Building in Durango at 9:30 a.m.  Bill Knight will present a program on the Civil War in period dress.  Prospective members may contact Regina Fallace, Chapter Regent at 259-4948.  For information on carpooling from Pagosa, call Lynn Constan 264-5451.

ECA dance program

Elation Center for the Arts is sponsoring a dance program for children, ages 8 to 13, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Lewis Street. Children will learn a variety of international dances in this six-week training. The fee is $5 per class. For more information call 731-3117 or log on to elationarts.org.

May Faire

May Faire, in Town Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., celebrates blooming flowers and the promise of warm days to come at the third annual May Faire celebration. Pagosa’s celebration will include demonstrations from local artisans, two theatrical performance, entertainment from local musicians a May Pole Dance, and artistic activities for children of all ages including bubble wands, beeswax modeling, face painting, dandelion crown making, block making, butterfly sticks and much more.

Tri-State Corvairs

There will be around 30 smaller-sized sports cars on display. The show is 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Bear Creek and bell tower parking lots. There will be a “People’s Choice” award, so get out and vote for your favorite car.

A Tisket-A-Tasket

The Seeds of Learning fund-raising dinner will offer imaginative baskets to bid on. There will be theme baskets of various values in the silent auction. The event will be held at the community center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Eddie B Cookin will cater the dinner. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets for the event should be purchased in advance at Switchback Mountain Wear in the County Center Plaza on the west side of town. If available, tickets may also be purchased at the door. Tickets are $50 per person or you can sponsor a table of 10.

May 17-18

Home and Garden Show

The ninth annual Home and Garden Show will be held at the county fairgrounds, Western Heritage Event Center, U.S. 84, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meditation retreat

Weekend meditation retreat at Tara Mandala Retreat Center with Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen, executive directors. An opportunity to begin or deepen your sitting meditation practice and to explore Buddhist teachings on bringing awareness into daily life.

Pre-register with Lizzy: (970) 731-3711 or info@taramandala.org.

Sunday, May 18

Fun Day Rodeo

The 2008 Pagosa Springs Fun Day Rodeo Series starts today. Entries begin at 10 a.m. with a start time of 11 a.m. at the Western Heritage Event Center Arena on U.S. 84. Entry fees are $15 for all events or $5 each event. Stock charge will be added for roping events. For more information, call Randy Talbot at 731-5203.

Monday, May 19

Back Country Horsemen

The initial meeting of the local group will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Building at the fairgrounds. The subject of the meeting will be “Goals and Philosophy of Back Country Horsemen.”

“Heart and Soil”

The Southwest Organization for Sustainability (SOS) will show the documentary film “Heart and Soil” at the Liberty Theatre at 6:30 p.m. The film, by Mara Legrand, a Durango resident, features two Pagosans along with other farmers and producers in the Four Corners area. The film addresses issues of sustainable food production and introduces us to the availability of locally and regionally produced food. Donations to SOS are suggested and memberships will be available.

Full Moon program

Participants will observe the rising moon from Chimney Rock’s Great House pueblo site, hear an informative talk about the cultural and historical significance of the moon and enjoy Native American flute melodies and storytelling by Charles Martinez. Tickets are $15 for this two-hour program for folks 12 years and older. A one-hour early tour of the Great Kiva Trail Loop, which starts at 6:15 p.m. is also available for an additional $5. Bring flashlights, water, cushions, and blankets or coats. Reservations are required. The Chimney Rock gate will be open from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. The program begins at 7:30 p.m., and the moon will rise at approximately 8:23 p.m. For reservations, call the CRIA office at 264-2287.

Wednesday, May 21

Rocky Mountain Gardeners

The Rocky Mountain Gardeners meet each third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Extension Building. Anyone interested in learning about high altitude gardening is invited to join the club. Dues are $5 per year. The purpose of the club is to allow members to learn about and to support one another’s gardening successes and failures. This month’s program will be n the topic of ornamental grasses, presented by Suzanne Coe. For information call Shelley, 264-2574.

Saturday, May 24

ECA free music workshops

The Ancient Art of Hand Drumming workshop is at 2 p.m. Learn a variety of fun and easy drumming styles from around the world. The Native American Flute workshop is at 3 p.m. Experience the beautiful sound of the five-note cedar wood flute. All ages are invited to participate in these workshops and instruments are available. Call instructor Carla Roberts at 731-3117 to sign up and receive directions.

May 24-25

Fiber Festival

After a long, hard winter, the Pagosa Fiber Festival opens the season of fun in Pagosa Springs. This year, look for changes of venue. The festival itself will take place in Town Park under the big white tents. The Navajo Rug Auction will be held at the community center at 5 p.m. Saturday. The fiber arts workshops will also be at the community center on Thursday and Friday preceding the festival. For more information on workshops and registration, contact Joe Keller at (719) 850-0519 or workshops@pagosafiberfestival.com

Saturday, May 31

Harman Art Museum open house

The Fred Harman Art Museum will have an open house in celebration of the state and town’s declaration of Historic Preservation Month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s the museum’s 25th anniversary and there will be fun activities for the entire family. For a reduced entrance fee of only $1 per person, come visit the home of Red Ryder and Little Beaver and relive the rich Pagosa history of famed Cowboy Artist of America, Fred Harman. For information, call 731-5785.

Thursday, June 5

San Juan Outdoor Club

The monthly meeting of the San Juan Outdoor Club will be held at the community center starting at 6:30 p.m. Wildflowers of the San Juans, presented by Susan Dussell, will be the June program. Learn the common names of most of the wildflowers you would expect to see on day hikes near Pagosa Springs and other southwest Colorado locations. Dussell’s favorite hikes for seeing wildflowers will be described. Wildflower books, wildflower photography and camera choices will also be discussed. The calendar of outdoor activities including four-wheel drive trips, backpacking, hiking, camping, and many other outdoor activities will be reviewed and sign-up sheets will be available. All visitors are welcome; refreshments will be served. The SJOC Club newsletter with a monthly activities calendar is online at: http://sjocnewsletter.blogspot.com. For information, call Joyce Ramberg at 731-2413.

June 6-8

Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival

The festival will kick off with a free concert at the gazebo in Town Park on Friday at 5 p.m. with music from The Biscuit Burners and The Belleville Outfit. All are welcome to attend. After that, festivities take place on Reservoir Hill Park all day Saturday and Sunday and include workshops, performances on three different stages and a free children’s program. Tickets to the festival are available downtown at Moonlight Books. Tickets and additional festival information are also available online at www.folkwest.com or by calling 731-5582.