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Thursday, March 26

The Montezuma County Sheriff's Office hosts a three-hour course titled Water Law 101 at 6:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Fair Grounds, 30100 U.S. 160, Cortez. Civil and criminal aspects of water law and usage will be covered. To reserve a spot, contact Wanda Martin at wmartin@so.montezuma.co.us or 970-564-4960.

Dr. Seuss family night and spaghetti dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., 915 Broadway, Room 110. Play with your children, eat a free dinner. Games provided. Save a spot at mecc@monteloresecc.com or 970-564-3211.

Saturday, March 28

Cortez Seed Lending Library Spring 2015 start-up meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cortez Public Library. Bring seeds you would like to share with others. Information about Open Source Seed Initiative will be available. Contact bevanisnow@gmail.com for more information.

Monday, March 30

SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents Quartetto Gelato at M-CHS at 7 p.m. This Canadian quartet is known for clever programming and humor and includes clarinet, cello, violin, and accordion player. Info: Lindsay Havran 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson 565-4757.

Wednesday, April 1

Free eviction clinic for landlords and tenants at 3:30 p.m. at the Justice Building at 601 N. Mildred Road in Cortez. Info: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m. to noon and 970-564-5073 from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Thursday, April 2

Volunteers of America kicks off Wear the Love Campaign to raise support for the women and children served by Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse, 4-7 p.m., at the Taylor Raymond Gallery (835 Main Ave.) in Durango. Info: Volunteers of America at 259-1021.

Saturday, APril 4

Dinner and A Movie at Fort Lewis College's Vallecita Room. Learn about Permaculture and the abundance it can bring and enjoy a Curry dinner. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. with movies to follow. Info: 970-759-2724. A $5 donation is suggested.

Babysitting Course, 9 a.m. to noon at Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Meet in the cafeteria. Designed for age 11 to 15 to learn Basic First Aid, Basic Child and infant CPR and babysitting skills. Cost: $30, with all proceeds going to the Montelores Cancer Fund.

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen request unwanted new or used equipment for the tack sale on April 4. All items will need to be cleaned before April 3. A volunteer signup sheet will be available at the March 3 meeting at the Elks Lodge in Cortez, 7 p.m. To donate, consign or ask questions, call Cindy Clare, 970-882-4255. Website: mesaverdehorsemen.com.

BattleRock 4-H Club and the Montezuma County fair board sponsor an Easter egg hunt at Four Seasons nursery at 11 a.m. Kids age 10 and under are invited.

Tuesday, April 7

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen present "Back Country First Aid Kit" at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, in Cortez. Dinner at 6:15 p.m.. Presentation starts at 7 p.m. Karen Dickson, of the county health department, gives tips on first aid kits for the back country. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.

Wednesday, April 8

2016-16 kindergarten registration, Dolores Elementary office, noon to 6 p.m. Bring a birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence. Children must be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2015.

Thursday, April 9

"What Are We Afraid of Losing" will be the topic at the next "How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe" conversation. We will meet at St. Barnabas Church, at 6:30 p.m.. Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865 for more information.

21 Ways to Wear a Scarf for Spring Workshop, at Love on a Hanger, at 5:30 p.m. Followed by refreshments. One winner of a scarf of her choice. Info: Tiffani at 970-565-9075 or waters.tiffani@gmail.com.

Friday, April 10

Life Is An Adventure at Mancos Public Library, at 6 p.m.: Rick St. Onge's personal slideshow presentation of A Mount Everest Expedition. With photos and personal accounts from the expedition, St. Onge will guide you along his journey to the top of the world.

Saturday, April 11

Learn to cope with difficult days at a "time away" for women, 9 a.m. - noon, at Hampton Hall at First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Presented by the Rev. Suzanne Listemann and Sandy Towns. Free. Info and reservations: Call Eleanor Kuhl at (970) 564-0708.

The Spring Hoedown fundraiser for the Montezuma School to Farm Project, from 5 - 11 p.m., at the Mancos Opera House. The $6 String Band, Carute Roma Gypsy Band, and The Badly Bent will perform. Local food, beer, wine and more than 50 Farmy, Homesteady, and silent auction items. Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door, with kids 17 and under free. Tickets can be purchased at Zuma, Dolores Food Market and FB Organics (Cortez). Call 970-903-8831

Sunday, April 12

Seed Swap at Mancos Public Library, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the Mancos Seed Library and SeedBroadcast, at 211 W. First St. Bring your seeds, your friends, and your stories. Leave with new seeds, new friends, and new stories. For more news and updates "Like" the Mancos Seed Library Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MancosSeedLibrary.

Monday, April 13

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

Saturday, April 18

Montelores Baptist Church hosts WestWind Connection in concert at 5:30 p.m., 18735 CR 23.5 off Colorado 184. Free and includes a barbecue dinner; donations accepted. Info: Pastor Paul Gleason at 970-882-2418.

Saturday, April 25

Dinner and A Movie at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Learn about Permaculture and the abundance it can bring and enjoy a Curry dinner. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. with movies to follow. Info.: 970-759-2724. A $5 donation is suggested.

Children's Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cortez Recreation Center. Vision, hearing, dental and developmental screenings plus family fun and preschool activities. Free.

Tuesday, April 28

A Colorado Cottage Food Producer Training will be held 1-5:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Extension Office, 109 W. Main, Room 102, Cortez. Learn basic food safety, foods permissible in the Colorado Cottage Food Act and ingredient labeling and disclaimer. Cost: $32.40 per person. Pre-register by April 23. Info: Call 565-3123.

Through April

"Here Cometh April Again" is the April theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Preschool program is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule: "Easter," April 2; "Gardening," April 9; "Shrek and Friends," April 16; "Clouds," April 23; "Berries," April 30. Info: 970-565-8117.

Saturday, May 2

Christian Women's Celebrations' "A Tribute to Heroes," 6 p.m., Lewis Arriola Community Center, featuring The Bar-D Wranglers and a chuckwagon dinner catered by Seas'nings. Cost: $25/person includes room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Speaker: Sam Jarrett. Reservations/tickets required by April 25. Contact Cindy Bennetts @cwcfunevents@gmail.com or call 560-6273.

Saturday, May 23

Fifth Annual Dairy Goat Information Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20198 County Road P in Cortez. Get advice and demonstrations on care and maintenance. Multiple breeds will be represented, some for sale. Info: Jeanette at 565-9065 and leave a message.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. On April 7, Gail Braunn will show how to make a modern wall hanging, table runner and placemats. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.

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. Limited knitting needles and yarn are available, so bring your own if possible. To sign up or for information, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.

First Thursday

Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.

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

Second Thursday

The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets at 7 p.m. at various locations. Woodworkers welcome, beginner to expert. Call Rick, 533-7180.

Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh's on Veach and Main St. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

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 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.

Dolores secondary PTO meets at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.

Third Sunday

The Cortez Fire Protection District holds CPR and First-Aid certification classes at 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and First-Aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four students. Call 970-565-3157 to register.

Fourth Monday

The Southwest Center for Independence Potluck Lunch Group meets at noon, 2409 E. Empire St., Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.

Fourth Tuesday

4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Info: 565-2197.

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 Wednesday

Bereavement Support Group for anyone dealing with a sudden, accidental, suicidal or traumatic death event at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Info: 565-4400.

Every Monday

The Four Corners Community Band meets 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at the corner of Market and North Street. New members welcome. Call Fawn at 882-2522 or visit www.fourcornerscommunityband.com.

Every Tuesday

The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.

Every Wednesday

Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. 903-6153