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The Independent Weekly Line on Durango and Beyond

Durango Nature Studies hosts Wee Walkabouts from 10-11 a.m. at Rotary Park. DNS naturalists will lead 2- to 5-year-olds and their parents on a nature walk along the river trail. The event runs every Thursday through the end of September.

Mysto the Magi performs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. as part of the Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. www.durangopubliclibrary.org for details.

Pete Giuliani plays a solo acoustic set on the patio at Rylee Mac’s, 1485 Florida Rd., from 5-8 p.m.

Jack Ellis plays solo blues and folk at the DoubleTree Hotel’s Animas River Café beginning at 5 p.m.

A public forum on designating a portion of the Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area as a Colorado Natural Area meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (303) 844-3203, ext.4323.

Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the Dry Fork Trail. Interested runners should meet at the Lightner Creek trailhead at 6 p.m. 946-5557 for details.

The Durango Fencing Club meets from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. Second Ave. The club meets every Thursday. 759-1883 for details.  

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the patio at Mutu’s, 701 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.

Mark Simons plays solo guitar at the Jean Pierre Wine Bar, 605 Main Ave., 6:30-8 p.m.

Lacey Black plays piano at Mahogany Grille, 699 Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Black returns at the same time on June 24.

The Ignacio Community Library offers a Mother-Daughter Henna Demonstration at 6:30 p.m. 563-9287 for details.

Tim Sullivan & Narrow Gauge play the Derailed Saloon, 725 Main Ave., from 7-11 p.m.

Gaella ElanRah leads meditation and discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Cafe of Life, 925 Highway 3. By donation. 375-9080 for details.

Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts Salsa Night with dance lessons and music from DJ Caliente from 8 p.m. -close. 259-9018.

Higher Ground, a discussion group geared toward making a difference, meets at 8 p.m. at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College. The group also meets at the Lavenia McCoy Library in Bayfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. 884-9171 for details.

Pongas, 121 W. 8th St., presents Steve Kahler’s Karaoke from 9 p.m.-close. 382-8554 for details.

White Water Ramble plays Thirsty Thursday at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 10 p.m.

Erich's World: NC action

Life has been pretty good lately. I really haven't done much lately but work at rock climb. It isn't so bad. I recently got accepted to grad school at UNC. I have been trying to make some headway as far as registering for classes and whatnot but their systems move at a glacial pace. It didn't take them long to accept my enrollment deposit though. Typical. I stole some pics from Dalen as well. Today we climbed at Little Wilson which I haven't been to in 2 years or more. I had a good time. The weather was amazing. Im not sure the temps even got into the 70s and it was cloudy with a breeze to boot! I have also been spending some time at Ship Rock, the Dump, and Linville Gorge when I get the chance. About 2 weeks ago I got out to Hawksbill and climbed an awesome line with Leif called "Carpe Freeum". His dad established the line in 1991. I hadn't had the chance to get back to it, I had not had a day off work in quite a while. I managed to persuade Tilley to get on it with me. The line is seriously awesome. Its like a sport route but without the bolts. Anyway, enough talk, more pics.

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