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Today, Feb. 2

Outdoor Club. San Juan Outdoor Club meets at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. Social timer begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is at 7 p.m. David Hunter will present a slide show on hiking in New Zealand.

Dance sessions. Couples, 9 a.m., beginning, 10 a.m. Call Gerry for information, 731-9734.

Friday, Feb. 3

Science Slam. 2-3:15 p.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. A science and technology club for curious kids in fourth through sixth grades. Registration is required. Please contact the library at 264-2209 for further information.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Audubon. Snowshoe animal tracking at the Hershey Ranch. Jason Stuck will lead the Weminuche Audubon Society educational event. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. at the ranch at the end of Snowball Road (C.R. 200), with the event to start at 10. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are expected to provide their own snowshoes, lunch, water and appropriate cold weather attire. No pets, please. For questions, contact WAS board member Mike Ward at 731-5576.

Monday, Feb. 6

Dancing with Gerry. Couples at 9 a.m. Line dance at 10:15. For information, call 731-9734.

Baby and Toddler Time. 10-10:30 a.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. Storytime for the youngest patrons. A half hour of stories, songs and finger plays for you and your little one. Learn easy tips on how to include literacy skills into everyday family life. Recommended for children 6 months to 3 years of age along with their parent or caregiver. Please contact the library at 264-2209 for further information.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Archuleta County Veterans for Veterans. The group meets at the Buffalo Inn Restaurant, 164 N. Pagosa Blvd., at 10 a.m. All men and women veterans are welcome. Come and learn about available VA benefits and meet VA counselor Charlie Benway, MSW. For more information, contact Charlie at (505) 397-9684, Roy at 749-4146, or Tom at 264-0457.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Preschool Storytime. 10-10:45 a.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. Pre-K children and their families are invited to join Miss Kristine for stories, music and fun. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years of age. Please contact the library at 264-2209 for further information.

Bible talk. A non-denominational Bible talk will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Women’s Club. The monthly meeting of the Pagosa Springs Women’s Club will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Nello’s Bistro. The club meets the second Wednesday every month for lunch, socializing and a speaker pertinent to individual and community interests. Visitors are always welcome. If you would like to make a lunch reservation or have a question, contact Sharee Grazda at 731-0666.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Valentine’s dinner. Bring your sweetheart(s) or meet a sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day a tad early, 5-7:30 p.m., Ross Aragon Community Center Dining Room, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Enjoy a romantic setting while dining and listening to the soft piano tunes of Dennis Driscoll. Spaghetti and meatballs, or vegetarian, Caesar salad, garlic roll and sherbet topped with a cookie. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center meal programs. Call 264-2167 for more information.

Homemakers. Mountain View Homemakers meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Extension Center at the fairgrounds. A covered dish lunch will begin at noon, followed by a program by Sandy Artzberger, a hand therapist, who will talk to the group about “Healthy Hands and Bones.” Homemakers is open to all women; there are no dues or membership requirements. For information, call: Barbara Ford 264-2625 or Joyce Ryan 732-0402.

Feb. 10-14

“Love Letters.” Thingamajig Theatre Company presents “Love Letters,” by A.R.Gurney, the story about unrequited love between two people whose relationship is through letter writing over 50 years. Starring local couples from the Pagosa community. Shows run at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. Visit www.pagosacenter.org or call 731-SHOW for tickets and showings.

Friday, Feb. 10

Congregation Ahavat Adonai. Joshua Aaron will lead a time of worship and share more about his ministry The cost of the concert is a love offering. Joshua Aaron is an enthusiastic Messianic worship leader from Pennsylvania bringing Jewish praise to Yeshua/Jesus. Concert will start at 7 p.m. at Restoration Fellowship, 264 Village Drive. For more information, call 946-5262 or e-mail ahavatadonai@gmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Box and Ball. Pagosa Destination Imagination’s second annual Box and Ball Indoor Soccer Tournament. Proceeds benefit Pagosa’s Destination Imagination teams. Pagosa Springs Middle School, both gyms. Coed tournament, 6 vs. 6, grades 5-6, 7-8, high school and adult. At least one girl must be on court at all times. $100 entry fee per team. Concessions, baked goods and Valentine’s goodies. Silent auction. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 8, by 5 p.m. To sign up, or for more information, contact Cheryl at 903-9147.

Mardi Gras Casino Night. The annual event always promises, and delivers, an exceptionally exciting and fun night out. This year’s event will be held at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are only $45 and can be purchased from Rotary Club members, at Exit Realty on Put Hill, or downtown at The Pagosa Springs SUN. You can also call Shellie Peterson at 264-2014 for tickets.

Lego Club. 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. Fun with Lego’s for kids 6 through 13. Bring your imagination…the LEGO’s are provided. This month’s theme: Ships.

Sunday, Feb. 12

JJ Heller in concert. A free concert at 6 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center. An evening of inspiration. A love offering will be taken.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Garden club. High Mountain Garden Club will kick off the year at 10 a.m. in the Extension Building. Jim Miller will be the speaker. His opener is: “Pagosa abounds in treasures; some awaiting discovery just below the surface of our everyday lives, and some hiding quite effectively in plain sight. Allow me to share some of my favorites and challenge you to find others of your own.” There will be light refreshments and the program promises to be very informative.

Adult learners. Are you ready to earn your bachelor’s degree? Learn how at free informational sessions from Fort Lewis College. Sessions will cover opportunities for adult learners at FLC and explain how to enroll and apply for financial aid. Sessions are free and open to the public, and are held every Wednesday except for the second Wednesday of each month at the Durango Public Library from 6-7 p.m., in Program Room 3. For more information, call 247-7670.

Bible talk. A non-denominational Bible talk will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Audubon society. Weminuche Audubon Society. Regular monthly meeting will be held in the Senior Dining Room at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Hot Springs Boulevard. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome. The program is “Birding Iceland” with Roger Organ. For further information go to www.weminucheaudubon.org

Thursday, Feb. 16

Republican Women. Archuleta County Republican Women will meet to hear Ryan Call, chairman of the State GOP talk about the history of women in the Republican Party and what is going on nationally in the GOP. ACRW of Pagosa Springs will also celebrate its ninth birthday. The meeting is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Boss Hogg’s Restaurant. All are welcome.

February 17-20

Great Backyard Bird Count. Weminuche Audubon Society. Friday through Monday. To be a part of this fun and educational national event; check out the website for details: www.birdsource.org/gbbc/howto.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Bible talk. A non-denominational Bible talk will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, Feb. 24

Telephone Pioneers. The group meets the last Friday of each month at Boss Hogg’s Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Retirees, active employees, all companies, invited to lunch and fellowship. Spouse, partner or friend welcome. For more information, call F. Zellner, 264-2872.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Wednesday, Feb. 29

Ed Center annual luncheon. The Pagosa community is invited to attend the 10th annual luncheon of the Archuleta County Education Center, which will be held on Leap Day, starting at 11:45 a.m. at The Pagosa Lodge. Tickets are available for a donation of $50 each. For more information, call the ACEC at 264-2835.

Bible talk. A non-denominational Bible talk will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Submit your calendar items to editor@pagosasun.com, mail them to The Pagosa Springs SUN, P.O. Box 9, Pagosa Springs CO 81147, or deliver them to The SUN office, by noon Monday.