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Wednesday, Oct. 15

The Southwest Colorado Green Party will hold a regular meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Wilson Building, 16 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome.

Armchair tour with Mancos locals Duncan and Linda Rose as they share sights and stories from their eight-week Asia visit to ancient places like Turkemenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Kazakhstan and Kashgar, China. Cortez Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Free to members: $5 for nonmembers.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Mancos Public Library presents a screening of "MAKERS: Women in Comedy" at 6 p.m. Appetizers from the Millwood Junction Restaurant. A discussion will follow. "Women in Comedy" is one of six episodes in the "MAKERS Series" that profiles the impact of women in the past 50 years.

Friday, Oct. 17

Farewell to Mancos Chamber administrator Marianne Griffin and husband Bill Griffin at the Columbine Bar on W Grand in Mancos,5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited, cash bar, live band, bring a Mexican dish for pot luck.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Down Memory Lane presented by Christian Women's Celebrations. This is a love story told in words and song featuring The Southwest Singers directed by Ruth Wilson Francisco. Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Make reservations by Oct. 13, by calling 560-6273. Just for fun, bring a childhood picture of yourself.

Low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Hosted by For Pets' Sake Humane Society. Packages include rabies, distemper,leukemia, and more for $41; or $15 for rabies only. A portion will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Call the Humane Society at 565-PETS/7387.

Halloween Dance at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, Cortez, with the Tim Sullivan Band. Costume prizes. Info: 565-8151.

Join fellow Birders, who will depart the Cortez Cultural Center at 8 a.m. via carpool to Mesa Verde park or to Durango River Walk and Zinn Pond. Bring lunch and water.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Clint Simmons, of Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters, and write-in sheriff's candidate Mike Steele will be at Blondies Trophy Room, 45 E. Main St., Cortez, at 5 p.m. to answer questions.

Mancos crochet group, 6 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. This new group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Sessions planned Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, and Dec. 16. Free. Bring your own crochet hooks and yarn. Info: Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Archaeologist Dr. Laurie Webster of Mancos presents "New Work with Ancient Textiles, Baskets, Wood and Hides from Southeastern Utah." Webster shows Native American perishables which came from 85 AD onward. You will marvel at the slides. Cortez Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Free to members: $5 for nonmembers.

Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 22-23

Messiah sing-in. Solo auditions 7-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cortez at 515 N. Park. The sing-in will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Cortez. Questions? Call Patricia Faulkner at 564-9458.

Thursday, Oct. 23

The Mancos Public Library to presents the film, "GMO OMG" at 6 p.m. A community discussion will follow the film and information ?about the Mancos Seed Library, Right to Know Colorado, and Prop 105?, will be available. Snacks from Zuma Natural Foods will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 24

Cortez FFA & FCCLA hosts a food drive to benefit the Good Samaritan Center food bank on at 7 p.m. at Panther Field. Bring canned goods to the M-CHS football game and get up to a $2 discount to the game.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Halloween Parade on the Plaza at the Cortez Cultural Center. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Costume Contest followed by a Pumpkin Festival with games and fun.

Monday, Oct. 27 - Nov. 15

Annual Juried Art Show at the Cortez Cultural Center. Includes Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and more.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

The Cortez Cultural Center hosts a slideshow of the buildings and development of Cortez. Presented by Dale Davidson at 6:30 pm. Free to members; $5 for nonmembers.

Through October

Showing at Olio Restaurant in Mancos: Mark Montgomery's "Junk in the Trunk" hand-colored photos and Barbara Grist's "Fluidity" photographs of reflected light on water printed on metal, through Nov. 1. Info: For Barbara @ 560-2767 or Olio at 533-1381.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Zombie Prom, a benefit for The Pinon Project starting at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Tickets cost $25. Event includes a silent auction, zombie prom pictures, pumpkin carving contest, dessert auction and costume contest. All proceeds go to The Pinion Project Family Resource Center. Info.: 564-1195.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Free small claims clinic, at 5:30 p.m., Justice Building, 601 N. Mildred Road, Cortez. More info: 564-5029 8 a.m.-noon or 564-5073 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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 Saturday

The Mancos Valley Historical Society meets at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. Info: Bob Huffman, 406-249-7733

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

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: Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

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 Saturday

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

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 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.

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.