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Wednesday, April 22

The Southwest Colorado Green Party will hold a special meeting on April 22 in the Wilson Building at 10 W. Main St., Cortez, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Dolores Elementary Kindergarten Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. We welcome you to discover your child's school and classroom and have an in-depth discussion with their teacher about what to expect in the coming year. Participate in a Blues Clues style scavenger hunt, teacher Q & A and raffle for a fabulous door prize. Information: 882-4688.

Thursday, April 23

U.S. 160 Corridor Public Input Session with CDOT and Town of Mancos, 6-8 p.m. at Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave. Give feedback on new access points for the highway corridor, including bike and pedestrian safety.

Friday, April 24

The Telluride Mountain Film Fest and Great Outdoors Silent Auction at the Dolores Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and films start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Information: doloresriverfestival.com.

Live music with Rob Webster at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. More info at www.robwebstermusic.com.

Mysto the Magi will appear at the Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5. The show is presented by the Cortez Lions Club. All proceeds from this event will go to provide eye exams, eye care and glasses for children and other individuals in Cortez and the surrounding area who need these services and are not covered by other programs.

Mancos Valley Distillery, 116 N. Main St., will present Secondhand Strings Friday, April 24. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music at 8 p.m. with a $3 cover.

Saturday, April 25

For Pets' Sake Humane Society hosts a low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Dog and cat vaccine packages include rabies, distemper (dogs), leukemia (cats), and more for $45; or $15 for rabies only. A portion will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Info: 970-565-7387.

Dinner & A Movie with The Permaculture Provision Project, 6 p.m., Hananiah's Rest Ranch, 10501 Road 20, Cortez. Enjoy a Curry dinner and Spicebox Homes Spicecake. Films include excerpts of John D. Liu's "Hope in a Changing Climate." Suggested donation: $10 per person. Reserve a spot at 970-759-2724. More info: www.permacultureprovisionproject.org.

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.

The Pueblo to Pueblo Run and Bike Event, a 5K run, ½ Marathon, or 50-mile bike ride, begins at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. All proceeds benefit the cultural center. Register at www.cortezculturalcenter.org. More info or to volunteer: Sensa at (970) 565-1151 ext. 11 or admin@cortezculturalcenter.org.

Monday, April 27

Free Storm Spotter and Weather Safety Training by the National Weather Service, 6 p.m. at Cortez Journal Community Room, 123 N. Roger Smith Ave. Includes 2-hour basic class; optional training will follow. No RSVP. Info: www.crh.noaa.gov/gjt/?n=spotter.

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.

"The Raising of America" documentary shows at the Sunflower Theatre, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8 E. Main St., Cortez. The "Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation" episode covers initiatives conducted by Nobel laureate James Heckman, Arthur Rolnick and others. Participate in a local panel. Info: 375-5807.

Thursday, April 30

"Death - The Ultimate Fear?" 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. Meet at St. Barnabas Church, at 6:30. Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865 for more information.

Deadline to pay the 2014 property taxes if you are paying in full. Postmarks through April 30 will be accepted. If you have any questions concerning your taxes, please call 970-565-7550.

Through April

Cortez Artist Gallery Exhibit, Keith Campbell's Wild Landscapes of the American Southwest Photography, featuring 2D images of 3D natural wonders. Reception, April 9, 5:30-6:30 Cortez Artists Gallery 25 N. Market St., Cortez.

Friday and Saturday, May 1-2

The Southwest Singers will perform their "Summer Is In the Air" concerts at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Cortez. Informal reception to follow. Info: 562-4476.

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.

Monday, May 4

The Montelores Early Childhood Council will hold its next monthly luncheon meeting on the first at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Building, 925 S. Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited, especially parents. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Vangi McCoy at 970-749-7017.

Monday and Tuesday, May 4,5

"Super 'Sylum," a play written by Mancos students. The play is about four young people have been placed in an insane asylum for believing that they are super heroes. Performances will be Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May at 7 p.m. in the Performance Center in Mancos. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, children and seniors.

Tuesday, May 5

Cortez Middle School Spring Concert, 7 p.m., in the CMS main gym, featuring the music of the sixth- seventh- and eighth-grade bad, CMS Jazz Band and a combined number. Free. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, MAY 6

Mancos Kindergarten Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enrolling families receive an information packet, and may meet other parents and students. Call 533-7744 to provide your child's name to the school. Students need to be 5 years old on or before Sept. 15, 2015 to enroll.

Thursday, May 7

SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents The Alliance Brass Quintet. This last concert for the season features one of the world's finest brass ensembles. M-CHS Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/adult, $5/youth. More info: Lindsay Havran 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson 565-4757.

Friday, May 8

The Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival tour visits lakes and reservoirs in the Cortez area. Meet at Cortez Cultural Center and travel with expert Jim Beatty to observe species. Lunch, snacks, and water provided. Info: www.utemountainmesaverdebirdingfestival.com or (970) 565-1151. Reserve a spot.

First Monday

Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meets at noon at 2409 E. Empire, Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave.On May 5, a tag sale for members who wish to sell their unwanted "stashes." (Label and price your items.) Arrive at 9 a.m. to set up. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet at the 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Life Drawing, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center 25 N. Market St., Cortez. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels and models provided. Ages 18 and older. No instructor; $5 fee. Info: 970-565-1151, cortezculturalcenter.org.

Every Wednesday

GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy, a free, accredited online high school, hosts informational sessions and wait-list applications every Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Education Zone, 19 N. Maple St. Info: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.

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

Every Thursday

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

Overcomers Outreach bridges the gap between 12-Step recovery groups and churches of all denominations. Christ-centered and Bible-based. Evangel Assembly of God, 209 W. 5th St., Cortez. 6:30 p.m. Call James, 303-519-7523.

Elks Bingo. New hours, beginning at 7 p.m. Come eat, play and visit.