Kevin Frazier's Pajama Jam, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Blues guitar with Kevin Frazier followed by open jam. Pajamas encouraged. Free.
Rock in the Holidays, 7 p.m., County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. $15 single, $25 couple, cash or check. The Flyaways rock band will play dance music, sponsored by LOR Foundation. fourcornersdancer@gmail. com or text (970) 759-0980
Parade of Lights, 6 p.m., Maple and Main Streets. Free. Sponsored by Four Corners Board of Realtors. Cash prizes. Call (970) 739-3714. Download an entry form at bit.ly/4ParadeofLights.
Santa Photo Saturday, 1-3 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Official City of Cortez event. Pro photographer. Free 5x7 print, hot cocoa and candy canes. Free.
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.
Catholic Daughters Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave. Public invited. Multiple vendors, gift baskets, Christmas items, baked goods and Navajo Taco lunch sales 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Southwest Colorado Gives Day, all day. Donations go directly to the organizations you support. swcogives.org
Felting with Dante, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Needle felt holiday gifts. Materials, tools, instruction provided. All levels welcome. Free. Contact: cortezco@youngpeopleinrecovery.org.
“Stuff the Little Art Box” w/ Live Music: Winds en Cinque, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Supplies, canvas, drink token included. Woodwind quintet plays holiday music. Free.
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.
The Family Stone Movie Club, 5:15 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Watch this holiday movie with other patrons. Movie theater popcorn and beverages provided. Free. Contact: hnowlin@cortezco.gov.
Fa La La La Local w/ Live Piano: Mimi G., 5–7 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Live piano. Free drink with Cortez small business receipt from that day. Free.
Holiday Sing-Along Night w/ Helen West, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Doors open six after private recital. Bring voice, family, holiday spirit. Free.
Creative Writing Circle w/ Sabina, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Supportive space. Writing prompts, quiet time, optional feedback. Bring your notebook and open mind. Free.
Ornaments of Remembrance, 5:30–7 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. For suicide loss survivors. Create ornaments with live music and support. Mental health provider available. Free.
Cookies & cocoa party, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Face painting, Santa, cocoa bar, cookie station, crafts, and music by Green Note Jazz Band. Free. Contact: hnowlin@cortezco.gov.
Show & Tell for Adults, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Ten-minute presentations sharing passions and hobbies. Educational, entertaining, fun. Free. Contact: meet@zugallery.com.
Crafts, conversation & coffee, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Looking for some space to create crafts? Snacks, beverages, conference room, and use of our crafting supplies. Free. Contact: hnowlin@cortezco.gov.
Listening Room w/ High Desert Strays, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. 33rd Listening Room featuring duo: Shane Queener and Jessica Munn. Sit back and listen. Free.
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.
Artisan Market, Dolores River Brewery, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
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.
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