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Thursday, Nov. 27
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society holds its annual Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser, 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, at the Parque de Vida Pavilion near the Cortez Recreation Center. The 1-mile run/walk starts at 10 a.m. regardless of the weather. The $20 entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt. Info: 565-PETS/7387.
Thanksgiving morning yoga class for all levels from 9-10:15 a.m., Heart and Core Yoga studio at 30 W. Main St. Cost: donation, to benefit the Bridge Emergency Shelter. Info: Jill Lawson (970) 739-0547.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30 and noon, 110 W. North St. Turkey with all the fixings. If unable to attend, call 565-7865 no later than Monday, Nov. 24 for delivery or a pickup.
Through November
The annual Messiah Sing-in will be on Dec. 7. Tryouts for soloists will be Oct. 1-2 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cortez at 515 N. Park. Info: Patricia Faulkner, 564-9458.
Friday, Dec. 5
The Ancestral Homelands exhibit opens at the Anasazi Heritage Center with a reception at 5 p.m. The Anasazi Heritage Center is at 27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323. The exhibit will run through October 2015.
Saturday, Dec. 6
The 25th 4 Corners Board of Realtors Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. on Main Street, Cortez. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Three float categories; commercial, nonprofit, and other, with three prizes awarded for each of the three categories. No entry fee, but an entry form must be submitted. Entry forms will be published in the Cortez Journal, picked up at Century 21 West Slope Realty, or call Terry McCabe at 970-565-8408 ext. 115, Or email terrymc@move2swcolo.Com .
Photos with Santa, 5-6 p.m. at the San Juan Coffee Shop before the Parade of Lights. Cost: $5 per photo, with proceeds going to the Cortez Rotary Club’s literacy projects. First-come, first-served.
Dolores Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dolores Community Center. Door prizes. Proceeds go to the Dolores Community Center.
Coolzey & Belly Belt at Blondies in Cortez 45 E. Main St., 8 p.m. Call (970) 739 4944.
Catholic Daughter’s Christmas Bazaar, St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave., Cortez, Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch, gifts, wreaths, baked goods, music, floral arrangements, door prizes, holiday gift baskets, and more. Proceeds benefit CDA.
The Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St., Dolores. Local artists will have pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, handmade soaps and more. Live music, refreshments and good cheer. Info: Michele Martz, 562-4494.
Breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Free pancake/sausage breakfast and meet with Santa for a photo and gift. Presented by Kiwanis of Mesa Verde.
Medicine Horse Center Tack and Outdoor Gear Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go to Medicine Horse Center. To donate an item for sale, call 970-533-7403 or email info@medicinehorsecenter.org.
Frack Free Montezuma sponsors a free lecture by Pete Dronkers, the Southwest Circuit Rider for Earthworks and the Oil and Gas Accountability Project at the Mancos Public Library starting at 3 p.m. Public discussion and questions to follow the lecture. Info: Chip, 970-739-9989
Sunday, Dec. 7
The Third Annual Messiah Sing-in, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Suggested arrival time for choral singers: 5:30 p.m. Please bring music. All are welcome. Info: Patricia Faulkner, 564-9458.
Korean War Veterans will be recognized on Pearl Harbor Day, 1-4 p.m. at Montezuma County Annex. Sponsored by Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Korean War Veterans, their families are invited to attend. Please call 970-739-6270 or 970-560-6375.
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ free Home for the Holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand, Mancos. Arrive early – seating is limited. Info: mancosvalleychorus.org
Monday. Dec. 8
The Montelores Early Childhood Council’s monthly luncheon meeting, 11:45 a.m., Meeting Room 110, in the Johnson Building, 925 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited. Lunch provided. RSVP Vangi McCoy, 970-749-7017.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ free Home for the Holiday concert, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N Park, Cortez.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Holiday toy and coat drive – last day to donate. Drop off coats, hats, gloves, movies, books, etc., at C&G Healthcare, at Mildred and Main. Cash donations also accepted. Call Brittny Weir, 970-560-0919.
Friday, Dec. 12
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ free Home for the Holiday concert, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 470 W Grand, Mancos.
The Southwest Singers present their Christmas concert, Christmas Memories, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park in Cortez. An informal reception follows. Info: Bonnie Kane, 565-6223.
Saturday, Dec. 13
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ free Home for the Holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand, Mancos.
The Southwest Singers present their Christmas concert, Christmas Memories, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park in Cortez. An informal reception follows. Info: Bonnie Kane, 565-6223.
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meets at 9 a.m. at Beny’s Restaurant on South Broadway to learn about threats to TV service, with speakers from the Television Translator District. Open to the public. Information: Eleanor Kuhl, 970-564-0708.
Ute Mountain Tribal Park Special Winter Tour, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting at the Tribal Park Visitor Center/Museum, Junction 160/491. Tour of Anasazi Sun Calendars in Mancos Canyon conducted by Virginia Wolf, $29 per person. Call 970-565-9653.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Cortez Elks 20th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pay for vendor space before Nov. 10 for $25; $30 after Nov. 10. Info: 970-739-0616.
MOndays and Fridays
Open riding hours at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds indoor arena have been extended until 9 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, from Oct. 20 to the end of the year. User must have a Horseman card with the fairgrounds and are encouraged to call 565-1000 before arriving to confirm open riding hours.
First Tuesday
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
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
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.
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 out or make donations, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.
Second Thursday
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 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 Thursday
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.
Consider your every-day language is a prayer. A short recorded teaching by Wisdom Master Maticintin and discussion. At Mancos Public Library Meeting Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 800-336-6015 or www.HUMUH.org
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.
Every Tuesday
The Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., continues the Little People Seasonal Storytime, at 10:30 a.m. The program follows the Mancos Re-6 schedule; runs through May. Children ages 2-6 will be taught songs, verses and stories. A craft is offered. Free. Call the library at 533-7600 or visit www.mancoslibrary.org
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
