The Bayfield High School FOR (Friends of Rachel) Club is hosting a Wolverine Dash 5K and Colored Chalk Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 to kick off the school’s homecoming week. Registration starts at 8 a.m. The fee through Sept. 11 is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. A group rate for four or more runners is $10 each. After today, the cost is $20 for adults, still $10 for kids, and $15 per runner for the group rate. Registration is online at wolverinedash.weebly.com

Foundation holding 5K on Sept. 20

The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation will host its second annual walk and family 5K at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 in Three Springs.

The walk is being organized by Durango mom Christina Brown, who’s 5-year-old son Jaden has hydrocephalus and has survived multiple brain surgeries already.

The foundation educates the community about hydrocephalus and provides support to families, friends, and children affected by this brain condition.

The PHF also raises money for and works with the medical community in searching for a cure and additional treatment options for those with hydrocephalus. Additionally, the PHF advocates on behalf of the members of the hydrocephalus community and works with policy makers at the state and federal levels to raise awareness and push for more research and support in the fight against hydrocephalus. All donations are tax-deductible. Visit www. HydrocephalusKids.org or email [email protected] for more information.

Event registration is free and starts at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at 175 Mercado St. near Mercy Medical.

To register, visit www.active.com/donate/phfwalkco2015

Come celebrate squash

What do we do with all this zucchini?

Celebrate it, according to the Pine River Garden Club and Pine River Library.

They will hold their inaugural Zucchini Extravaganza from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the library.

Everyone is invited to bring a zucchini or squash dish to share.

A celebrity chef cookoff is planned with the Strater Hotel’s Chef Safari; Tess Challis, a vegan cookbook auther, and gardener Bonnie Cotton.

There will be live music by The Transplants, a raffle drawing and fun contests. Kids can carve zucchinis, print with potatoes, and go on a garden scavenger hunt.

No pumpkins, please. They have their own holiday, according to library staff.

Just like zucchini right now, the event is free.

For more information, contact the library at 884-2222.

Silverton hosting quilt show this weekend

The Silverton Colorfest Quilt Show and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Silverton Public School gymnasium. The show includes hundreds of quilts from around the country, vendors, door prizes, a charity quilt drawing and demonstration at noon Sunday. Admission is $3. The school is located at the corner of 12th and Reese streets. For more information, call 387-5654. The show is sponsored by the Silverton Threads and Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Har Shalom holding services for High Holy Days

Congregation Har Shalom will observe the High Holy Days on Sept. 13-23. Rosh Hashanah services will be held Sept. 13 and 14, Kol Nidre on Sept. 22, and Yom Kippur on Sept. 23. Services will be led this year by Lisa Smith, a past president of the synagogue.

A full listing of services and mindfulness sessions is online at harshalomdurango.org.

Lions Club Hall available for rentals

The Bayfield Lions Hall in downtown Bayfield is newly renovated and available for rent. The outside was recently painted and the hall’s kitchen is being renovated.

Rentals cost $100 for a party with food or $50 for a meeting or event. For rental information, please call John or Sandy at 884-4823.