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Cortez

Thursday, Oct. 15

Love on a Hanger’s Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show, at Four Seasons Greenhouse. Show starts at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Cancer Coalition. General admission and VIP seating. Tickets at Love on a Hanger or bitly.com/LoveHanger. Details: 565-9075.

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society holds its board meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library at 202 N. Park St. Discussion includes group’s finances, assistance programs, and fundraising efforts. All are welcome to attend. Details: (970) 565-PETS/7387.

Southwest Open School for Fall Fest 2015, 3-7 p.m., 401 N Dolores Road in Cortez. Music, chili cook-off, contests, games and dedication of the SWOS garden. Free; volunteers and donations welcome. Details: 565-1150.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Simone Sanchez & The Machine, at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge. All ages. Details: 739-4944.

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s low-cost dog & cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. A portion of each package will be donated to For Pets’ Sake. Info: 970-565-PETS/7387.

Herb Folsom plays live music, at the Cortez Farmers Market with Beth Wheeler. He has a new CD out. Details: 970-533-7943.

Mancos Common Press presents: Matt Neff, Director of the Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania. Lecture starts at 4 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Mancos Common Press open house at 5 p.m. Neff will be speaking on “Celebrating histories and innovations through preservation, education, and engagement with artists and communities.”

Sunday, Oct. 18

Hip hop from Fort Collins with Qbala, Kind dub crew, and more at Blondie’s in Cortez. Early show starts at 6 p.m. All ages. Details: 739-4944.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

The Southwest Colorado Community College beauty salon, 564-6270, opens for hair cut appointments. Through October, SCCC Cosmetology Students offer pink streaks,to benefit the local Women’s Cancer Coalition.

Thursday, Oct. 22

“Immigration” is 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. Meet at St. Barnabas Church, at 6:30. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.

Friday, Oct. 23

Live music with one-man band Rob Webster, at Blondie’s in Cortez. 8 p.m. No cover. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24

“Stop Common Core” is the theme at 6 p.m., at the Baymont Hotel in Cortez. Anita Stapleton talks about the Common Core agenda and why it concerns you and your children. RSVP by Oct. 20 for free child care for children up to age 5 by calling Rosemarie at 564-1576.

The Four Corners Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, “A Celebration of Family Farming and Ranching” its annual meeting at the Arriola Community Center, with a turkey dinner. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5:45 p.m. RSVP by calling Mike or Cindy at 970-882-4222.

Monday, Oct. 26

Reception for SCCC dean Tonya Nelson, 4–6 p.m. in the Commons Area on the West Campus, 33057 U.S. 160, between Cortez and Mancos. The public is invited. Refreshments will be provided. The first reception will be Monday, Oct. 26 fThe second will be on the East Campus Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Learning Center, 701 Camino del Rio, Durango.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Halloween in downtown Cortez, 12:30-4 p.m. Registration for Costume Contest at 12:30 p.m., contest at 1 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. Then a Trick or Treat Parade, and a Pumpkin Festival. Games, face-painting, photo booth. Tickets: four/$1, 24/$5, 50/$10, 120/$20; each activity is 2 tickets. Details: 970.565.9075.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Presentation on Heritage Agritourism, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Discussion on business plans, PR and social media. Lunch provided. RSVP: 303-892-3893.

November

Southwest Art League member Saralynn Risenhoover, featured artist at the Cortez Recreation Center.

Sunday, Dec. 6

The Cortez Elks Lodge hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. till Santa leaves. Booth/table space is available for $30. All proceeds go to scholarships, food baskets and the Angel Tree. Necessary details: Sally Gleason, 970-739-0616.

Monday-Friday

Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.

Mondays And Fridays

Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.

Saturdays

The Cortez Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. until sellout through October in the County Courthouse parking lot at Main and Elm streets. Fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food and beverages, plants, crafts, story time and live music – all produced in Montezuma and Dolores counties.

First Monday

Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets, 6:30 p.m. the first Monday every month at the Cortez Elks Lodge. More info: 565-2197.

First Tuesday

American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.

Second Tuesday

The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.

First Wednesday

Diabetes support group meets, 3:30–5 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.

First Thursday

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

Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.

First Friday

Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Lunch provided. Info: Elaine, 259-0122.

Second Tuesday

The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team, meets at 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.

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. History buffs welcome.

The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.

Second Wednesday

Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors, meets in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital, 6-8 p.m. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.

Second Thursday

The Southwest Woodworkers Guild, meets at 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Rick, 533-7180.

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

Third Wednesday

The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.

Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez.

Third Saturday

Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle’s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.

Third Sunday

The Cortez Fire Protection District’s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 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. Register: 565-3157.

Fourth Monday

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

Fourth Tuesday

4 Corners Republican Women’s Club, meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.

Fourth Sunday

KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.

Last Wednesday

Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.

Every Monday

The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.

Every Tuesday

Free medical care, 1-1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule, or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.

Montezuma County Health Department offers flu shots, 9 a.m. to noon through November at walk-in clinics. Open to adults and children. Details: 565-3056.

Every Wednesday

Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15–12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.

The High Desert Conservation District’s 9-week course on sustainable and profitable farming, 6-8:30 p.m., through Nov. 4, at First National Bank of Cortez. Details: www.dolorescd.org or Judy at 565-9045 x118. Space is limited, so register soon.

St. Paul’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, a Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.

Every Thursday

Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.

Elks Bingo, new hours, beginning at 7 p.m. Eat, play and visit.

Every Friday

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.

“Bereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.

Dolores

Saturday, Oct. 10

The Dolores Chamber of Commerce’s Harvest Festival, at Flander’s Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food, crafts, live music. Details about booths: 882-4018 or visit www.doloreschamber.com.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Sine Skags at 719-850-0923.

Third Thursday

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.

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 Tuesday

Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron, meets 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.

Every Wednesday

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

Mancos

Friday, Oct. 9

First Science Friday of the school year, Mancos Public Library at 10-11:30 a.m. (grades K-2) and 1-2:30 p.m. (grades 3 and up). Learn about bees from the Four Corners Beekeepers Association and the Montezuma School to Farm Project. Details: Amy at 533-7600.

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-11

Dennis Brazeal benefit clinic for Medicine Horse Center, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the center, 40700 Road J in Mancos. Register: Lynne Howarth at 970-533-7403 or www.medicinehorsecenter.org.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Mesa Verde National Park, Sunrise Tour of Balcony House. Tickets at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St., Cortez. The tour is 90 minutes and limited to 25 people.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film “Stray Dog,” 6 p.m. at Mancos Public Library. Film screening followed by community discussion.

Friday, Oct. 16

Mancos Valley Distillery presents MamaLaya. Doors open at 4 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. Cover charge. “Tastes Like Friday” cocktails will be served.

Saturday, Oct. 17

The Mancos Common Press presents Matt Neff, director of the Common Press, for a public lecture and slideshow presentation at 4 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.

Seed Saving Workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mancos Public Library in collaboration with and Laughing Wolf Farm. Morning sessions are at the farm; afternoon sessions at the library. Details: Shaine Gans at Mancos Public Library or Lee-Ann Hill at Laughing Wolf Farm at 970-560-5489.

Monday, Oct. 19

Basic Computer Classes, 6:30-8 p.m. at Mancos Public Library. Sign up at the circulation desk. Bring your laptop (Mac or PC) or borrow one of the library laptops. All about cloud storage.

Friday, Oct. 23

Montezuma County Democrats present the film “Merchants of Doubt,” 7 p.m. Mancos Public Library 211 E. First St. Doors open at 6 p.m.. Learn how scientists misled the public for four decades on tobacco, acid rain, the ozone hole and global warming.

Friday, Nov. 13

Science Friday at Mancos Public Library, 10-11:30 a.m. for grades K-2 and 1-2:30 p.m. for grades 3 and up. Details: Amy at 533-7600.

First Thursday

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

First Saturday

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. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided.

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 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.

Third Wednesday

Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.

Second Thursday

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.

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.

Fourth Thursday

Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, 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.

The Mancos Historical Society meets, at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., at new time of 5 p.m.

Every Tuesday

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 story time for ages birth through 6 years old.

Every Wednesday

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

A free class for Spanish speakers, 10-11-30 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Work to improve your English skills.

“Joyful Noise” Children’s Choir starting in Mancos, , 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, corner of Bauer and Oak. For grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome.

Durango

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Reception for SCCC dean Tonya Nelson, in the Learning Center, 701 Camino del Rio, Durango. The public is invited. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 16

The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. Durango, exhibits black-and-white photos by Roman Loranc titled “Secretive Beauty.” Show and continues through Dec. 2. Artist reception 5–8 p.m. Details: openshuttergallery.com.