Pickleball. 8:00 a.m.-noon, South Yamaguchi Park. Loaner paddles are available.

Blessing of the Animals. 11:30 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, 225 S. Pagosa Blvd. All animals and their humans are welcome to join a celebration of the animals in our lives through this annual blessing.

Bingo. 5:45 p.m., Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird bingo at 5:45 p.m., bingo from 6-8 p.m. Concessions and cash prizes. No outside food or drink.

Pickleball. 8-11:30 a.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

Pickleball. 8:00 a.m.-noon, South Yamaguchi Park. Loaner paddles are available.

The Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour. 8-10:15 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. This two-hour talk will spotlight a number of general topics aimed at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area over a thousand years ago. Guests must arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. Tickets […]

Pickleball. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

Senior Conversations. 1:15p.m., Senior Center.

Learn to Knit or Crochet. 2-3:15 p.m., Sisson Library. Come learn to knit or crochet. For ages 8 and up. Supplies provided.

Pagosa Unplugged. 4-6 p.m., Sisson Library. Inviting musicians of all abilities and expertise to jam and sing with others. Call Susan at (970) 946-3396 for details.

Teen/Tween Art Camp: Fiber Arts. 4-6 p.m., Sisson Library. Art classes for teens and tweens. Each month we will explore a different style or medium. This month it’s fiber arts with Linda Lutomski. Participants will learn basic weaving and string art. Registration is required.

Taking Control of the College Search. 5:30-7 p.m., Zoom. Thinking about life after high school? Learn from Mark Mastalski, an expert in higher education, all about the different lingo you need to know and resources that anyone can use. Call the Sisson Library for more information.

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America. Grace in Pagosa, 1044 Park Ave. 6-8 p.m. Throughout our history, American churches have played a vital role in the preservation of liberty. In this time of crisis, where we see our freedoms under attack like never before, we are calling on every Biblical Christian in America to step up […]

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America. 6-8 p.m., Grace in Pagosa, 1044 Park Ave. Throughout our history, American churches have played a vital role in the preservation of liberty. Join us for us an eight-week study on what the Bible says about being a biblical citizen. The course runs until Oct. 30. For more info and […]

Geology Tours. 8-10:30 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. Tour participants will hear the events in the ancient geology of the area and learn how to identify a common trace fossil in the area. Guests must arrive for check-in 15 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are $16/adult and $8/child (ages 5-12). For more information or […]

Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners work session. 8:30 a.m., Archuleta County administration building, commissioners’ meeting room, 398 Lewis St. View Zoom meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/91609048375?pwd=dlFFV0J1cGVKa1NHWHFsa2taeGxtZz09, meeting ID: 916 0904 8375, passcode: 4141885. For more information, visit: http://archuletacounty.org/agendacenter.

Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County. 10 a.m., Tennyson Building Event Center, 197 Navajo Trail Drive. Veterans and family members are invited to share experiences with vets of all ages. Find out about the latest in vets benefits, vets news and community-focused events. Contact (970) 880-8387 for more details.

Pagosa Springs Stitchers. 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. Bring your current stitching project and a snack/drink if you wish, and enjoy the fellowship of other stitchers. All are welcome.

Tech Time. 10 a.m.-noon, Sisson Library. Basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. Bring all your device chargers. We provide assistance with accessing any of the library’s online resources. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

Guided Great House Tour. 10 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. Meet at 10 a.m., tour at 10:30 a.m. See ancient Puebloan structures built more than 1,000 years ago and hear the archaeological details that connect this civilization to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this spot. The tour is available by reservation for […]

Pagosa Duplicate Bridge. 12:30 p.m. PLPOA, 230 Port Avenue. Duplicate players new and experienced are welcome. We are members of the Durango Bridge Club and play ACBL sanctioned games with computer dealt hands for maximum review options. Please email names of the playing pair to pagosaduplicate@gmail.com or txt (970)946-6454 for more information.

Bridge. 1:15 p.m., Senior Center.

Mahjong. 1:15 p.m., Senior Center.

Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners meeting. 1:30 p.m., Archuleta County administration building, commissioners’ meeting room, 398 Lewis St. View Zoom meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/91609048375?pwd=dlFFV0J1cGVKa1NHWHFsa2taeGxtZz09, meeting ID: 916 0904 8375, passcode: 4141885. For more information, visit: http://archuletacounty.org/agendacenter.

Good News Club. 3:15-5 p.m., Pagosa Springs Elementary School. For kids in kindergarten through fourth grade. This club meets in the cafeteria each Tuesday that school is in session and is weekly club in which the Bible is taught with songs, stories, object lessons, games and more. All kids from any school or home-schooled are […]

Fun at Froyo. 3:30-4:30 p.m., PS Froyo. Join us for crafts and games. Hosted by the library.

Dungeons and Dragons. 4-5:30 p.m., Sisson Library. Registration required. Join the adventure.

Dungeons & Dragons.* 4-5:30 p.m., Sisson Library. *Registration required. Join the adventure.

English as a Second Language. 4-7 p.m., Sisson Library. Your library offers English as a second language classes. These classes are free. Call (970) 264-2209 or email for more information. Beginning students are encouraged to attend from 4-5 p.m., intermediate and advanced students from 5-7 p.m.

Conversational Spanish. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sisson Library. Practice your Spanish conversation skills in a group setting. No minimum skill level required.

Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting. 5 p.m., Town Hall council chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd. See town website for participation information: https://pagosasprings.civicweb.net/portal/.

Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District meeting. 5 p.m., Town Hall council chambers, 551 Hot Springs Blvd. See town website for participation information: https://pagosasprings.civicweb.net/portal/.

PALS Adult Education. 5:30-8 p.m., Sisson Library. Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you with high school equivalency. GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. Mark can help you develop a plan to achieve your education goals. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

Pickleball. 8-11:30 a.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

Family Storytime. 10-11 a.m., Sisson Library. Join us for an educational hour of reading, singing and free play while building early literacy skills together. For all ages. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

Pickleball. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community Center. Free beginner lessons. Reserve at www.pagosapickleball.org.

Pickleball. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

Senior Conversations. 1:15 p.m., Senior Center.

Blessing of the Animals. 3:30-5 p.m, GGP amphitheater. All animals and their humans are welcome to drop by to receive the annual blessing from Community United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Daniell and St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Rector Wren Blessing.

Elementary Tutoring. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sisson Library. Build essential skills in core subjects. Registration required. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

The Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour. 5-7:15 p.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. This two-hour talk will spotlight a number of general topics aimed at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area over a thousand years ago. Guests must arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. Tickets […]

Pickleball. 8:00 a.m.-noon, South Yamaguchi Park. Loaner paddles are available.

Ruby’s Writer’s Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. Ruby’s Writer’s Guild will welcome writers who are looking for opportunities, support and camaraderie with other writers. Members will provide support, resources and guidance for each other.

Guided Great House Tour. 10 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. Meet at 10 a.m., tour at 10:30 a.m. See ancient Puebloan structures built more than 1,000 years ago and hear the archaeological details that connect this civilization to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this spot. The tour is available by reservation for […]

Bridge. 1:15 p.m., Senior Center.

Hand and Foot Card Game. 1:15 p.m., Senior Center. No experience is necessary, so come willing to learn.

Tech Time. 2-4 p.m., Sisson Library. Basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. Bring all your device chargers. We provide assistance with accessing any of the library’s online resources. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

Main Street group work session. 4 p.m., Visitor Center, 105 Hot Springs Blvd. See town website for participation information: https://pagosasprings.civicweb.net/portal/.

English as a Second Language. 4-7 p.m., Sisson Library. Your library offers English as a second language classes. These classes are free. Call (970) 264-2209 or email for more information. Beginning students are encouraged to attend from 4-5 p.m., intermediate and advanced students from 5-7 p.m.

Geology Tour. 5-7:30 p.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. Tour participants will hear the events in the ancient geology of the area and learn how to identify a common trace fossil in the area. Guests must arrive for check-in 15 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are $16/adult and $8/child (ages 5-12). For more information or […]

Archuleta County Republican Central Committee Meeting. 5:30-7 p.m., Grace in Pagosa.

PALS Adult Education. 5:30-8 p.m., Sisson Library. Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you with high school equivalency. GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. Mark can help you develop a plan to achieve your education goals. Call (970) 264-2209 for more information.

San Juan Stargazers Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting. 6 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St.

San Juan Stargazers Meeting. 6 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St.

Lifelong Learning. 6-7:15 p.m., Sisson Library. Water Fluency 101: Developing a Water-fluent Community with Josh Kurz.

San Juan Water Conservancy District: Josh Kurz water presentation. 6 p.m., Sisson Library.

Pickleball. 8-11:30 a.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

The Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour. 8-10:15 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. This two-hour talk will spotlight a number of general topics aimed at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area over a thousand years ago. Guests must arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. Tickets […]

Rhythm and Rhymes. 10-11 a.m., Sisson Library. For ages 1-5. A music-based storytime with movement and singing.

Pickleball. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Center. Loaner paddles are available.

Super Mario Bros. Live. 2-4 p.m., Sisson Library. Love playing Mario Kart? Play in real life at this drop-in program. Participants will race around the course on space hoppers.

Tween/Teen Hangout. 4-6 p.m., Sisson Library. We are setting aside the large meeting room for tweens/teens to use and spend time with friends.

Pagosa Springs Varsity Football. 7 p.m., Golden Peaks Stadium. Pagosa Springs High School vs. Kirtland Central.

Geology Tour. 8-10:30 a.m., Chimney Rock National Monument. Tour participants will hear the events in the ancient geology of the area and learn how to identify a common trace fossil in the area. Guests must arrive for check-in 15 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are $16/adult and $8/child (ages 5-12). For more information or […]

Pickleball. 8:30-11:30 a.m., South Yamaguchi Park. Social round-robin. Loaner paddles are available

Craftapalooza. 10 a.m.-noon., Sisson Library. Create a variety of crafts for all ages. More than 10 different craft stations will be set up. Stop by anytime during the program.

GriefShare. 10-11:30 a.m., Centerpoint Church, 2750 Cornerstone Drive. This 13-week program provides support and encouragement after the death of a family member or loved one and offers biblical concepts for healing from grief. Contact Marie Rascoe at marierascoe67@gmail.com for more information.

DivorceCare. 4-5:30 p.m. Centerpoint Church, 2750 Cornerstone Drive. This divorce recovery seminar and support group will meet at Centerpoint Church each Saturday. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “Kid Care” and “Forgiveness.” For more information, call Lorena Medina at (970) […]

Eighth Annual Jewels and Jeans Barn Dance. 7-10 p.m., Archuleta County Extension building. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the Pagosa Rotary Club’s eighth annual Jewels and Jeans Barn Dance. Tim Sullivan Band will be the live band playing. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door and can […]