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Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Sunday, Aug. 31: Tie-Dying Class, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mesa Verde Hemp Barn, 27065 Road P, Dolores. Fee: $90 includes T-shirt and a 5x5 foot tapestry. Join Scott Maidman in learning the star flower on a T-shirt, then on a tapestry. Details: Scott, (970) 426-9603 or Seely Pratt at (480)-298-6133.
CORTEZ
Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 21-23

Beginner Astrophotography Workshops, 7:45 p.m., Mesa Verde National Park. Free. Three free, stand-alone workshops on Milky Way photography. Registration required: https://www.nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Native Scenes, Native Stories Exhibit Opening, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Free. Native Scenes, Native Stories features local Diné artists, Keith Smith and Ed Singer. www.montezumamuseum.org

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Novice to pro.

Thursday, Aug. 28

Silent Book Club, 6-8 p.m., Zu Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Thirty minutes at beginning and end of silent reading hour to mingle. www.zugallery.com

Saturday, Aug. 30

Play Music on the Porch Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cortez. Free. Live music. www.shopcortez.com

Sunday, Aug. 31

Tie-Dying Class, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mesa Verde Hemp Barn, 27065 Road P, Dolores. Fee: $90 includes T-shirt and a 5x5 foot tapestry. Join Scott Maidman in learning the star flower on a T-shirt, then on a tapestry. Details: Scott, (970) 426-9603 or Seely Pratt at (480)-298-6133.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

Acoustic Jam for Beginners, 6-8 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Led by local musicians, all skill levels welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Hands-on Songwriting Workshop, with Dan & Tom, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Explore techniques used to create songs. Led by local musicians, Dan Chiras and Tom Scott.

Friday, Sept. 5-30

Michele Farrier art exhibit, plein air landscapes of the Four Corners region, Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Details: (970) 529-3597 and www.turquoiseravenartgallery.com

Wednesday, Sept. 10

SW Colorado Gives: Covering Your Bases, 9-10:30 a.m. Zoom. Free. Workshop for nonprofits new to Gives Day and those who want a refresh on basics. https://www.swcommunityfoundation.org/2025-swcogives-workshops/

SW Colorado Gives: Social Media Workshop, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First National Bank. Free. Workshop dedicated to creating social media campaigns for Southwest Colorado Gives Day.

Show & Tell for Adults, 6:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Guests share passions through fun 10-minute presentations. Sign up in advance.

Thursday, Sept. 11

Board Recruitment & Orientation, noon, 2258 E. Main St. Free. Monthly sessions for nonprofits to network, share ideas, and learn helpful tools. Local desserts provided. https://www.swcommunityfoundation.org/ttt/

Movie Night Club, 5:15 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. “Jeremiah Johnson.” Beverages and movie theater popcorn. hnowlin@cortezco.gov

Friday, Sept. 12

Amplified - A Southwest Colorado Women in Music Showcase, 6:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $25 Celebrating the diverse voices and exceptional artistry of Southwest Colorado’s musical women.

Reception for Michele Farrier, plein air artist, offering new work in oils of the Four Corners, 5-7 p.m. at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Details: (970) 529-3597 www.turquoiseravenartgallery.com.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Penitente Shepherds & the Signs They Left Behind, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Free. Join Pete Montaño to learn more about his family's shepherding history in Southwest Colorado.

Thursday, Oct. 9

Ballantine Grant Best Practices, noon to 1 p.m., First National Bank: 2258 E. Main St.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Montezuma Combined Court, 865 N. Park St. Free. Classes on different legal issues and Ask an Attorney sessions. Details: (970) 565-1328 or go to self-help center at Montezuma Combined Court.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Using AI to Build Capacity, First National Bank: 2258 E. Main St. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Financial Literacy w/ 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.

Mondays

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.

Tuesdays

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 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.

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

Wednesdays

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.

Acoustic Jam, every other Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Cortez Welcome Center, Main Street and Mildred Road. Free. Play outside in the shade with other musicians; bring some songs to share.

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.

Thursdays

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. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, (970) 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.

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.

Fridays

TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 10:45 a.m. Meeting at 11:30 a.m. City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.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.

Saturdays

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.

Sundays

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.

DOLORES
Mondays

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.

Tuesdays

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.

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Fridays

Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 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.

Robert Redford as "Jeremiah Johnson" in 1972.Courtesy Warner Bros.
MANCOS
Saturday, Sept. 6

Mount. Lookout Grange annual Pig Roast , 3-6 p.m., with the Blue Moon Ramblers’ blend of country, bluegrass, swing, and folk. Locally sourced meal of pit-roasted pig, fresh coleslaw, beans, potatoes, rolls, desserts. Local beverages, beer and cider. Cost: $30 for entry and meal, or $5 with no meal. Free for kids 12 and under Details: Mount Lookout Grange and Grange on social media.

Mondays

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.

Tuesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

FARMINGTON
Tuesdays

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.

Wednesdays

Toddler play date, 10 a.m. – 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.

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