Christmas Bizarre Shopping, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cortez Elks 1789, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Christmas Bizarre Shopping Event, Vendor availability $25 events. cortezelks@gmail.com (970) 565-3557
Life-Affirming Discussions, 3-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. Join us for connection, support, and learning. Different discussions are created by Heather Nowlin, Hnowin@cortezco.gov
La Mesa ‘Ceramics for the Table’ Opening Night Reception, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sundog Gallery, 107 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Free. On display Nov. 21 to Dec. 31. Open to the public.
Crocheting for Christmas, 10 a.m. to noon, Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. Crafter Michelle will teach patrons to crochet snowglobes or snowflakes. All supplies included. hnowlin@cortezco.gov
Community Thanksgiving Meal, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Grace’s Kitchen, served take-out from noon to 2 p.m., 110 W. North St. Reserve a meal online at www.stbarnabascortez.org/events, call, or email to arrange a pickup time. Reservations will be taken until noon Nov. 26. The homebound may reserve a delivery until Monday, Nov. 24 at noon. To volunteer or donate, call or email: office@stbarnabascortez.org or (970) 565-7865.
Annual Cortez Turkey Trot, 9:30 a.m - 11 a.m., Parque de Vida, $25 registration. One-mile Fun Walk for pets and their friends. Benefits For Pets’ Sake. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes T-shirt. Call 970-565-7387 and leave a message for further info.
Santa Claus pictures/ Four Corners Community Band concert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 25 N. Market St. Free. Holiday visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Photography by Dave Partida, 4Corners Band concert, hot chocolate (970) 565-1151, cortezculturalcenter.org.
Southwest Colorado Gives Day, all day. Donations go directly to the organizations you support. swcogives.org
Financial Literacy with Chuck Forth at Onward, noon to 1 p.m., First National Bank: 2258 E. Main St. Free. Month sessions for nonprofits to network, share ideas, and learn helpful tools. Local desserts provided.
Square dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.
Dance With Grace & Rhythm, 6 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. Fees vary. For June: Level 3, Rumba. Level 1, Waltz and Rumba. Details: Jared (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com.
Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: (720) 448-0418.
The Gifts of Grief, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Donations. On First Tuesdays of the month, learn new strategies for healthy caregiving. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com
Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr’s books “Jesus’ Alternative Path” and “The Tears of Things.” Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com
Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the library, schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov. Details: (970) 568-5380.
Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.
Diabetes Support, 3-4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 564-2275.
Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: (602) 505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org.
Smart Recovery, 5-6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer-led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6-7:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call (970) 564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com.
American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Ute Mountain Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Free. The monthly meeting is for members and prospective members. Details: (970) 565-8151.
Comedy Improv Jams, second and fourth Tuesdays through August, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., $20, Learn an improv skill. Register: sunflowertheatre.org
Centering Prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Free. A weekly space offered for quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Every Wednesday. Details: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.
Book Club, 5-6 p.m., First Thursday, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All are welcome. hroe@cortezco.gov.
Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this third Thursday community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun! Details: shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30-8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. First and third Thursday support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or (970) 564-1195.
Youth Leadership Council, 6–8:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.
Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: (970) 565-3557.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1-2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call 970-564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
Self-Care for Caregivers, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church 515 N. Park St. Donations. Third Thursdays of the month. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, every third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 9:45 a.m., meeting at 10:30 a.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: dtownley@centurynet.net
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon to 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com.
Wobblers & Walkers, 11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Come out to enjoy an hour of free play, reading, and a surprise activity! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. First Tuesdays of the month. Details: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice integrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Middle school after school program with games, movies and learning. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Book club meets every second Thursday of the month. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Books & Bikes Club, 6 p.m. The Bike Hostel, 507 Central Ave. Ride on over every Thursday, bring a book, a good chair and a beverage. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Lego Lab, 1-2 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. LEGO Lab activity for young builders, to explore their creativity and imagination through the colorful world of LEGO! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mancos Art Market, 10 a.m., Mancos Opera House and Fenceline Cider. Free. A holiday art market that celebrates local artisans, businesses and community. https://mancoscreativedistrict.com/events-2025/
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.
Brown’s Good Eats, Greek Gyros, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave. Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Tuesday Morning Birders, 8 a.m. Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.
Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary’s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. to noon. E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Bring your advice, share your techniques, meet other anglers every third Wednesday. Details: (505) 320-4238 or SJFFF505@gmail.com.
