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Aug. 26
Orchid care and maintenance. At the Sisson Library, 5:30-7 p.m. This class will focus on the basics of orchid botany, as it relates to how these unique plants grow and protect themselves from disease.  Participants can also bring in their own orchids for specific care suggestions.  The class will be presented by Lake McCullough, local orchid grower and owner of Earthsense Herbals and Gift Gallery.  This event is free and open to the public.  No materials or registration is required.
Sprouts! Storytime for our littlest patrons, babies 6 months-2 years.  10-10:30 a.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. A half hour of stories, songs and fingerplays for your little one.  Learn easy tips on how to include literacy skills into everyday family life.   This is a lap sit program so there must be one adult present for each child attending.  Please contact the library at 264-2209 for further information.
Zumba. Come to Zumba class with Debbie Copple (Latin dance, aerobics) 11 a.m. to noon at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. It’s free. For information call 731-6132.
Aug. 26-27
Hunter Education classes. 6-10 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday at the Colorado Mounted Ranger Building, 302 San Juan St. Students must attend each session. Cost is $10 per student.
Aug. 27
Auction for the Animals. The auction will be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the auction. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Humane Society Thrift Store, Chamber of Commerce or Mountain Home Sound & Security. For more information call (970)264-5549 or go to www.humanesociety.biz.
Aug. 28
2010 School of Christian Mission. The Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis Street, Pagosa Springs, will offer three mission studies as part of 2010 School of Christian Mission. Faith - Hope - Love in Action. Attendees will be able to choose one of the three being offered. These include The Beauty and Courage of Sudan:  Why a Dream of Peace is Possible, For the Love of God:  John’s Letters, and Joy to the World:  Mission in the Age of Global Christianity. The program runs 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, contact Joyce Ryan at 731-0402 or joyceryan 51@yahoo.com.  Pre-registration is required:  $40 includes lunch (checks can be made payable to RMC - School of Mission. For details on the event go to: www.unitedmethodistwomen.org and click on School of Christian Mission.
Cracks in the Earth. A Geology Tour of Ice Cave Ridge with Glenn Raby, 10 a.m. Take a moderate walk of about 2 miles round trip through an interesting bit of forest. Meet at the Piedra River Trailhead northwest of Pagosa Springs. From U.S. 160, go north on Piedra Road for about 14 miles. The trailhead is on the left a few hundred yards beyond the crossing of the Piedra River. This free event is sponsored by Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan Public Lands, 264-2268.
Pagosa Farmers Market. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2435 Eagle Drive (parking lot of Ponderosa Lumber and Hardware). The freshest produce, baked goods, skin care products and more. Also bring your batteries, printer cartridges and CFL bulbs to be recycled by SOS. Live music by Treena the Kiwi. For more information, visit www.sospagosa.org or call 264-0430.
SOS fund-raiser. Southwest Organization for Sustainability (SOS) will hold its annual fund-raiser 3-6 p.m. at DJ’s Ice Cream Parlor and Italian Grill, corner of Village and Talisman. Silent auction, Brown Bag Raffle, music, ice cream and prizes for kids. SOS sponsors the Farmers Market, Earth Day workshops, films and speakers. 
Wolf Educational Program. Paula Watson from the Wolfwood Refuge & Adoption Center near Ignacio will bring several of the wolf/dog residents and give an educational program about their behavior and issues surrounding these special animals. Program will begin at 7 p.m. at Navajo State Park amphitheater or 7 p.m. at the visitor center in case of rainy weather. Colorado State Parks pass is required on all vehicles. Call 883-2208 for more information.
Land Alliance picnic and fund-raiser. 5-7:30 p.m. at the East Fork Ranch. For more details or directions to the East Fork Ranch located on U.S. 160 East call Penny Holmes at 883-5394 or Dennis Schutz at 264-6974.
Aug. 30
Sprouts! Storytime for our littlest patrons, babies 6 months-2 years.  10-10:30 a.m. at Ruby Sisson Library. A half hour of stories, songs and fingerplays for your little one.  Learn easy tips on how to include literacy skills into everyday family life.   This is a lap sit program so there must be one adult present for each child attending.  Contact the library at 264-2209 for further information.
Aug. 31
Technology Tuesdays. At the Sisson Library, 3-5 p.m. Informal one-on-one computer help at the library computers.  Note—this is not a computer class.  Stop by with your questions about Microsoft word, e-mail, digital pictures, etc.  Can’t make it?  Call to schedule an appointment with Tessa.
Terrific Tuesdays! 7 to 9 p.m. Dance on the best dance floor in southwest Colorado. The first hour is dedicated to a bit of practice with open dance during the second hour: Latin, swing, waltz, and country. No charge, however donations are welcome. Let’s Dance at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse at 230 Port Ave. Call Wayne at 264-4792 for more information.
Sept. 1
Zumba. Come to Zumba class with Debbie Copple (Latin dance, aerobics) 11 a.m. to noon at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. It’s free. For information call 731-6132.
Israeli Dance class. Join Kim Hartfiel at the community center, 7-9 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up recommended. Bring water to drink. You can contact Kim at, 946-7285, e-mail dancecrazy@centurytel.net.
Sept. 2
Zumba. Come to Zumba class with Debbie Copple (Latin dance, aerobics) 11 a.m. to noon at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. It’s free. For information call 731-6132.
Sept. 3-5
Four Corners Folk Festival. Reservoir Hill Park. Musicians will include Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Sam Bush, The infamous Stringdusters and many more. Tickets and information are available online at www.folkwest.com or by calling (877) 472-4672. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying adult.
Sept. 11
Arborglyphs. A Walk through Aspen Groves with Peggy Bergon,10 a.m. Due to the nature of the walk, it is limited to 12 participants. Reservations will be accepted up to two weeks in advance. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Pagosa Ranger District at 264-2268. For more information about Peggy and arborglyphs, go to www.arborglyphs.com. This free event is sponsored by Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan Public Lands, 264-2268.
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 Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., at 10 a.m.  The program will be “There’s a Witch in my Broom Closet” presented by chapter member June Hahl.  Prospective members are welcome at all meetings.  For information on membership or carpooling from Pagosa, call Lynn Constan, Chapter Regent, at 946-8480.
Orchid Planting Workshop. In this hands-on workshop at Earthsense Herbals and Gift Gallery, participants will plant their own seedling orchid! We will address the pros and cons of different potting mediums, as well as correct watering procedures and disease prevention for each orchid species. Please be prepared to get your hands dirty! Workshop is from 1-3 p.m., $10 materials charge. Space is limited to 8 people, please R.S.V.P. at 264-0884.
Sept. 12
Allison, Arboles, Tiffany reunion. At the Allison Grange Hall. Potluck will begin at noon (paper goods and drinks will be furnished). Eat, visit and see friends and family. Catch up on what’s happened and reminisce about the good old days. Call Shirley Engler at (970) 883-2483.
Sept. 17
“Pianist, Poet, Comedian.” A concert with John Graves, DC Duncan, Johnny K and Natalie Oman, 7-9 p.m., at The Ross Aragon Community Center.
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