The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will host the opening reception for “Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the center’s museum.

The exhibit recounts the story told by the people of the Isleta Pueblo, a Native American community in New Mexico, of when the arrival of American soldiers and explorers in the mid-1800s changed their world dramatically. Divided into three parts, the exhibit describes the traditional year where the community lived by the seasons.

The second section sees the arrival of the Americans and describes how this influx disrupted their ways of living. The third section of the exhibit examines the hundreds of historical photographs displayed, asking what kind of record these photos represent, and how this kind of documentation is a product of “white culture.” The exhibit will run until Nov. 18.

For more information, call 247-7456 or visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu

Park Elementary hosts Pumpkin Patch

The annual Fall Pumpkin Patch will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Park Elementary School, 623 E. Fifth St.

The festival will include food, games, and a costume contest . The Pumpkin Patch is put on by the Park Parent Teacher Organization.

For more information, email [email protected].

Commissioner Lachelt to host office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold office hours from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, in the Animas Room of the Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave.

Residents are invited to discuss issues of concern or interest, and share their opinions on county issues.

For more information, call 382-6219.

Free Nia dance celebration is Oct. 23

A free Nia dance, celebrating community and growth in Durango, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the second floor dance room of the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave.

Recently two teachers completed their Nia Black Belt, the final belt of five, which means there are four black belts teaching in the Durango community.

Nia is a barefoot, sensory-aware movement practice that incorporates martial arts, dance and healing arts based on The Body’s Way to find health and healing for everyBody. Twelve classes are available each week around Durango and Bayfield.

Time bank offering talk, orientation

Hour Exchange La Plata (HELP), the local time bank, will offer a free introductory talk and software orientation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave.

People considering joining the time bank should bring a laptop (preferable) or mobile device for the orientation.

For more information, call 884-9330 or visit www.helptimebank.com.

Bayfield to examine building a school

Bayfield School District invites the public to view and provide feedback on preliminary site and building plans for future elementary programming from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Bayfield Elementary Primary School cafeteria.

Site tours of the current primary school facilities will also be provided. Snacks and beverages will be available.

High Noon Rotarians to meet at DoubleTree

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.

The cost for lunch is $15. Jesse Ogle of IAMUSIC will give an organizational and musical presentation.

Herald Staff