Fall is a time of harvest and reflection. As we have gathered all summer in community, we want to keep that momentum going throughout the month of October.
There are several informational and entertaining activities happening during this month. Please join the ones you can attend and help get the word out to others who you think might like to attend.
Archuleta Health Fair and Expo
Starting the day on Oct. 4 will be the Archuleta Health Fair and Expo. It will be at Pagosa Springs High School from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. While this event is important for all, it is especially important for those who do not have a primary health care provider or insurance.
Blood work will be done in the morning from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is asked that you register online to reserve your spot. These blood tests have a range of panels and are very reasonably priced. At this time, you can also speak to various health care providers or insurance providers. There will be navigators on site to assist you both in English and Spanish on insurance and health care options. There will be health screenings, food and community vendors, educational booths, and a farm-to-table lunch with guest speakers Stacy Foss and Dr. Asit Goswami for only $10 beginning at 11 a.m. You can check out this amazing expo at foodcoalition4archuleta.org.
Runway for Rise
The evening of Oct. 4 will be the third annual Runway for Rise event, which will take place at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. Ten teams featuring stunning, creative and ecologically designed outfits will wow the crowd. If you cannot attend the event, vote for one or several of your favorite team designers. Votes are only $1, and you can donate as many dollars as you would like. All proceeds benefit Rise Above Violence and the important community work that it provides. Check out the teams and tickets and look for more information at https://www.riseaboveviolence.org/runwayforrise.html#/.
West Slope Startup Week
Calling all business owners, creatives, techies and changemakers: West Slope Startup Week will be back Oct. 6-10 in Durango.
This free, five-day event features hands-on workshops, expert-led panels and vibrant networking to support entrepreneurship in rural Colorado. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your business, there’s something for you.
Check out the schedule, plan your week and join us in Durango. Register at www.westslopestartupweek.com
Leadership course
From Oct. 15 through Nov. 19, the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation will host the six-week “Fundamentals of Leadership and Management I: People” on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
The event will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center and over Zoom.
For more information and registration, visit gowork.fortlewis.edu. Please mark this time out on your calendar and make plans to attend.
Halloween Hootenanny
And for all our families, the annual Halloween Hootenanny will take place at Yamaguchi Park on Oct. 25. The day includes trick-or-treating for the kids from noon to 2 p.m., followed by kid’s activities, live music, food vendors, a beer garden, a costume contest and more. There will be something for everyone on this spooky day. Bring the family. A detailed list of events can be found at visitpagosasprings.com.
As you can see, there are several educational, inspirational and entertaining events happening in Pagosa Springs during this fall season.
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