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Wednesday, July 8

Free wildflower walk "Wildflowers of Hermosa Fens & Wetlands," west side of Bolam Pass. Details and reservations: Bob Powell at 970-385-8949 or Al Schneider at 970-882-4647. Sponsored by he San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society: http://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com.

The Pinhead Institute presents the second installment in its six-week Punk Science lecture series featuring neuroscientist Joel Finkelstein on "Science or Science Fiction? Controlling the Brains of Animals with Lasers." At the Cortez Cultural Center Plaza 5:15-6 p.m. Admission is free.

Thursday, July 9

Mancos Public Library hosts Anna Taft's slideshow "Intercultural Adventures in Ecuador and Mali," in the "Life Is an Adventure" series. Mancos resident Taft is the founder and executive director of The Tandana Foundation. Details: mancoslibrary.org or 970-533-7600.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Guests welcome. This month's presentation takes place at the pavilion at 7:30 p.m. with a saddle fitting demonstration by Kristi Sweney. Details: www.4cbch.org, 970-749-0316 or cathyroberts08@gmail.com.

Thursday-Friday, July 9-10

Free Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshop in the Buffalo Conference Room at the Ute Mountain Casino Resort, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Materials, refreshments and lunch provided. Register at: http://conta.cc/1JJLtRN, or contact Tawnie Knight with the Ute Mountain Ute Economic Business Development Division: 970-565-0155; tawnieknight@utemountain.org, or Linda Turnbull Lewis: 918-458-9322; ltlewis@nativesmallbusiness.org.

Friday, July 10

Dave Mensch performs at Blondies in Cortez at 8 p.m. to midnight. No Cover. All ages welcome.

The Southwest Art League exhibits the work of local artists at the Cortez Cultural Center. An opening reception will be held July 10 from 5 to 6 p.m.

The 2015 Movie Night & Silent Auction featuring "Roaming Wild," a film about wild horses and the fight for their survival, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Appetizers and giveaways, with a cash bar. Visit www.nationalmustangassociationcolorado.org to see the silent auction items donated by local businesses.

Saturday, July 11

Comedian Josh Blue returns to Parque de Vida. Gates open at 5 p.m. The Carl Johnson Trio will perform, followed by comedienne Stephanie McHugh. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Colorado and Community Connections. Tickets at Rocky Mountain One Stop or by calling (970) 565-9249. $20 in advance, $25 on that Saturday. Rain backup will be inside the Rec Center.

Painted Turtle Studio hosts an estate sale and fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Mancos location on 200 W. Grand. Call for more details, 970-533-7136 or to find out about our summer classes and Kids Art Camp Scholarships.

The Montezuma County League of Women Voters hosts Brad Finch, regional coordinator of the Three Rivers Education Foundation, which aims to improve literacy and reading skills in primary school students. Its programs are available in the Dolores, Cortez and Silverton School Districts. Hear about the programs and Little Libraries at 9 a.m. on July 11, 2015 at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dolores.

DJ Imperfect spins dance music from all genres at Blondies, 45 E. Main St., Cortez, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Local puppeteer and storyteller Don Kirk performs at 2 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All invited. Details: 970-565-8117.

The Mancos Valley Distillery presents D.L. (Dave) Duncan. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m. Cover: $3

Sunday, July 12

A procession from St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. will present the newly hand-painted banner picture from Italy and begin the celebration in honor of the First Native American Saint, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, who was canonized in Rome in 2012.

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 11502 Colorado 145, Cortez, invites children in kindergarten through fifth grade to Vacation Bible School, July 12-16, 6-8:30 p.m. Games, lessons, snacks and more. Van pickups available. Call 970-565-9302 to sign up for pickup.

Monday, July 13

The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Building, 925 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP to Vangi McCoy at 970-749-7017.

Journey Off the Map Vacation Bible School, Dolores Southern Baptist Church, 21st Street and Colorado 145, 9 a.m. to noon. Details: 970-570-9301 or 882-7208.

Tuesday, July 14

The Mesa Verde Gardeners host a Design Class in advance of the Montezuma County Fair and Horticultural Show at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14 at 29204 Road M. Participants will receive instruction on floral arrangements and how to prepare for the show on July 29 to Aug. 1. Reservations needed by July 13. Reservations: Dayna at 570-9048.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Join San Juan Mountains Association at 9:30-11:30 a.m., to learn about the Hummingbird Monitoring Network, which tags and releases hummingbirds. The location is about 90 minutes from Cortez. Space is limited. Details: gabi@sjma.org or 970-759-1170.

Koch Brothers Exposed 2014: The Montezuma County Democrats invite everyone to the Brave New Films expose of the Koch brothers plan to buy our democracy. Mancos Public Library, 211 E. First St., Mancos, starting at 7 p.m. Info: 970-739-9989.

Montezuma County Democratic Party meets at the Mancos library from 6:30-9 p.m., with a showing of the film "Koch Brothers Exposed." Learn about what's going on with elections. All are welcome. Details: Ric Plese, 970-739-4365.

Thursday-Friday, July 16-17

2015 M-CHS Baseball Camp for ages 7-15. Cost: $50. To register or for details, call coach Travis Greenlee at 970-749-2933.

Friday, July 17

The Champion for Children Event, 5-7 p.m. at the Cliffrose Garden Center, honors a local champion and supports the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center. Appetizers, beverages and music in the garden. Free, but donations are accepted. Details: Rose Jergens at 565-8155 or rose@nestcac.org.

Rob Webster performs at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. to midnight. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.

Friday-Saturday, July 17-18

Second annual Four Corners Football Camp, 8-11 a.m. at Dolores High School. Cost: $30 per player, including camp T-shirt. Registration forms are available at the Dolores School District Office and at the Cortez Rec Center. Register by July 13.

Saturday, July 18

Toga Party at Blondies in Cortez, with music by Vanessa Perry, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prizes for best togas.

Thursday, July 23

"NAGPRA+25: Where Do We Stand? Where Are We Going?" by Kathleen Fine-Dare at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main, Cortez. Part of the Four Corners Lecture Series and sponsored by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and the Mesa Verde Foundation.

Friday-Saturday, July 24-25

Book Sale and Yard Sale to benefit Mancos Public Library during the Mancos Days weekend. Book sale on Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donated books will be accepted at the library Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 am to 3 p.m. The Yard Sale is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations accepted July 23 and July 24.

Friday-Sunday, July 24-26

The 56th annual Mancos Days event will be held at Boyle Park and Grand Ave. Family Fun with games, live music and food vendors. This year a classic car show will be held on Grand Ave after the parade. For a schedule of events go to www.mancoscolorado.com.

Monday, July 27

Habitat For Humanity of Montezuma County holds a free public information session for low-income families/households interested in becoming homeowners, 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Free child care available. Details: 970-565-8312 for more information or email office@habitatmontezuma.org.

Thursday, July 30

Mancos Public Library offers a plein air painting demonstration with Mancos artist Deb Doty at 6:30 p.m. Free. Several paintings are being featured in July on the library's Art Wall through Aug. 4. Details: mancoslibrary.org or 970-533-7600.

Monday, Aug. 3

Free Alive @ 25 class on Aug. 3 at Mancos High School for students who will be 15½ years old by Aug. 3. Once registration opens, register your student online at: https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=9293.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

First annual Mancos Brew Fest, noon to 8 p.m., Cottonwood Park.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays

Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6-7 p.m. Come to any or all sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Bring your own needles and yarn if possible. To sign up or for info, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600, ext. 206, or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.

First Thursday

The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.

Second Tuesday

The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets at 7 p.m. at the district's office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.

The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. Anyone interested in area history is welcome.

Second Sunday

The Mancos Community Dinners, each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.

Second Thursday

Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-4 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.

Summit Ridge Women's Club seeks members to promote the organization and service club efforts of providing High School scholarships, sponsoring families in need during holiday events. The club meets once a month. For information, call Marie Chiarizia 757-395-0915.

Third Friday

Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, every third Friday from 7-10 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks, too.

Third Thursday

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.

Fourth Thursday

Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron's monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.

Last Thursday

The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.

Every Tuesday

"Joyful Noise" Children's Choir starting in Mancos. Grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome. Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, corner of Bauer and Oak.

Every Wednesday

Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.