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Cortez
Southwest Open School Gallery Night, for student presentations and exhibitions, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 401 N. Dolores Road Details: 970-565-1150.
Advent services, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. A soup supper starts at 6 p.m. A Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m.
A historical presentation, “Scots, Cuna and Spaniards in Panama: The Company of Scotland’s Failed Colony (1698-1700),” is at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Julie Orr discusses her upcoming book about the consequences of Scotland’s attempt to establish an entrepôt at the Isthmus of Panama at the end of the 17th century. Details: 970-565-1151.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. A brief business discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs and plans for the New Year. That will be followed by a casual holiday party and socializing. All are welcome! Details: 970-565-PETS/7387.
Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service, 5-5:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, Corner of North and Elm. Candlelit gathering for residents – lament, remembrance, be open to the healing power of love. Happiness not required. Details: 970-565-7865.
“Remember When” holiday walk, 5-7:30 p.m. at XTROV Realty, 444 East Montezuma Ave. Free and family-friendly. See holiday displays from historic Wilber Floral, of Queenie Barz’s Christmas Village, and other collections. Have your photo taken with Santa Claus. Come remember Christmas Past. Christmas attire welcome.
DJ P.A.’s eighth annual Naughty or Nice costume party, Night 1 at 9 p.m., at Blondie’s, 45 E. Main St. Details: 970-739-4944.
DJ P.A.’s eighth annual Naughty or Nice costume party, Night 2 at 9 p.m., at Blondie’s, 45 E. Main St. Details: 970-739-4944.
Recapture the Spirit of Christmas, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., 11502 Colorado Highway 145. Theme: “The Spirit of Grace.” Details: www.lbccortez.org or 970-565-9302.
Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, 7:30 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Details: 970-565-1151.
The Cortez Public Library hosts Beau L’Amour, son of Louis L’Amour, at 6 p.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St., for a discussion of “Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures: Volume 1,” including unfinished manuscripts, stories and lost notes. Details: 970-565-8117.
Amazing Authors Tour with Michele Morris, food author, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
“The Evolutionary Value of Novelty,” will be the topic at the “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe.” At 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church – 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Literary Friday. Cortez Public Library, with Elissa Dickson, Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, at 10 a.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
Four Corners Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Sponsorship packet: bit.ly/2AOQWos. Booth price and availability: bit.ly/2jA2kBa. Details: events@fourcornersbuilders.com.
Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building, 7 p.m., 925 Broadway No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.
Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.
Be surrounded by the sense of Mystery during Evensong, contemplative, candlelit, chanted evening meditation, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School. Details: 970-739-3385, 970-749-9682, 970-565-9836.
United Search and Rescue of Montezuma County meets, 6 p.m. for training and business at the Sheriff’s Office. Come by to check out volunteering for mission response, administration, and training opportunities. Details: Troy at 970-739-9006.
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.
The Cortez Beading Guild meets, 5 p.m. Cortez Public Library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.
Support group for people with disabilities meets, 2–3:30 p.m. at 2409 Empire St. Sponsored by the Southwest Center for Independence. Details: 970-570-8001 or Luanne@swilc.org.
The Montezuma County Historical Society meets for a no-host luncheon, 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.
The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 970-882-4770.
Mayor’s Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Mesa Verde Room at Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, for Families Following the Death of a Child, 7 p.m., Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 970-565-6480 or Debbie at 970-565-4732.
Wound Care 360 Series, presented by Jodi Harris (PT, CWS), 5-6 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. RSVP to mhigman@swhealth.org.
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 970-565-3414.
Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness, 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.
Literary Fridays at the Library, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.
Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, 18396 Colorado 145, Dolores. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
The Cortez Fire Protection District’s CPR and first-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and first aid, healthcare provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 970-565-3157.
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 970-565-2197.
Free Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One-on-one consulting on how to change or restrict parenting time, change or collect child support, relocate with children. Email jcuesta@colegalserve.org or call 800-521-6968.
The Cortez Beading Guild meets, noon in the Cortez Public Library conference room, 202 N. Park St. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.
Embrace Grace, a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.
Trivia, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s, 45 E. Main St.
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.
The Cortez Public Library’s Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
Open Mic, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s. Details: 739-4944.
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited; entry-level and up. Mentors welcome. Details: 970-565-6088 or 970-565-7024.
Master’s Swimming Group with Mesa Verde Aquatics Club, 6-7:30 a.m. Swim with coach Kevin Ketterer at the Cortez Rec Center. All levels welcome. Entry fee at Rec Center and $35 a month to MVAC.
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Exercise for strength and health. Cost: $4. Details: instructor Donna Hicks, 970-564-4080 or 435-705-3412, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15–12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.
Karaoke at Blondie’s Trophy Room, 8 p.m. to midnight. Details: 970-739-4944.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Giving on Dec. 21, Winter Wonderland on Dec. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Hibernation on Jan. 4, Mittens on Jan. 11, Favorite Author Ezra Jack Keats on Jan. 18, Winter Sports on Jan. 25. Details: 970-565-8117.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Early-bird game at 6:45 p.m., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings, 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. (corner of Montezuma and Chestnut). Details: 970-799-2183.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-882-4369.
Genesis Study utilizing Chuck Misler’s Genesis Commentary, 6:30 p.m. at Tree of Life In’Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145. Ongoing discussion, praise and worship after. Workbook and notes are optional. Details: 970-562-6311.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. 160, 2 miles east of the fairgrounds. CR Café at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m. Child care is provided.
Free silent nondenominational silent meditation, 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway, No. 211. Call 970-560-2822 (Pixy).
The Winter Market at Four Seasons, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery, 26650 County Road P. More than 30 vendors, with fresh, local, produce, meats, baked goods, soups, sandwiches, coffee, crafts.
The Unitarian Universalists, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., with presentations on comparative philosophies and religions. Details: 970-677-4189.
Course in Miracles meeting, 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry, 970-565-4286.
Dolores
Classic Movie Matinee, noon, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Popcorn and a Christmas classic on the big screen in the meeting room. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Database Thursday – Cloud Library, 2-3 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn to access thousands of eBook and audiobook titles anytime, anywhere via the Cloud Library, a free service for Dolores Public Library cardholders. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Wine Glass Painting with Darcy, 3-5:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Need a holiday gift? Get paint wine glasses. Materials provided. Free. Register by Dec. 19 at the front desk or by calling 882-4127.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meet, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors are welcome. Details: http://www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Judy Bryan at 970-739-9994.
Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m., Mr. Thurston’s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
K9 Search & Rescue Team meets at the Dog House, 7:30 p.m. for training. Open to the public. Volunteers needed for response, training, administration. No dogs needed. Details: 970-882-4746.
Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, 18396 Colorado 145. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Bright Babies, at 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Infants and their caregivers are invited to Bright Babies, a 30-minute program with stories, sensory play and signs. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Technology/software help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 970-882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.
Dolores Public Library Storytime, 10 a.m. throughout the year. Each Storytime will include stories, crafts, more.
Tutorial Thursday, 2 p.m. at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn a new tech skill every Thursday with other beginners in this weekly class. Details: 970-882-4127
Preschool Storytime, Preschool children and caregivers are invited to storytime, 10 a.m. in the Dolores Public Library meeting room, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: DoloresLibrary.org or 970-882-4127.
The Winter Market at Four Seasons, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery, 26650 County Road P. More than 30 vendors, with fresh, local, produce, meats, baked goods, soups, sandwiches, coffee, crafts.
Mancos
Follow the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter for the birth of Jesus, 4 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church. Special guest is Jeanette Vizguerra, founder of Migrant Women by Justice Exercise Resources and Resistance and Metro Denver Sanctuary Coalition. Celebrate the 200th day (Dec. 19) of Rosa Sabido’s stay in sanctuary with biscochitos and Mexican hot chocolate. Potluck is at 6 p.m.
Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7–10 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library’s big screen. Snacks provided. Details and schedule: 970-533-7600.
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meeting, 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Details: Gary Kennedy, 970-533-7325.
The Mancos Community Dinners, 6:30 p.m. each month at Mount 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.
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, monthly meeting, at 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 meeting, 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600.
Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600, ext. 206, or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal storytime for ages birth through 6 years old.
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8–12; opportunities to play computer games.
Mancos Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown, at the Mancos Times/Mancos Common Press building. Live music. Get your veggies and make friends.
