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The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host Cortez City Council candidates for a forum at City Hall, Thursday.
CORTEZ
Thursday, March 10

Republican Women of Montezuma County meeting, 12 p.m., Baymont Inn, 2279 Hawkins St. Lunch provided for $12. RSVP by March 8 to 560-9603.

Forum for Cortez City Council candidates, 6:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Rogers Ave. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County.

Friday, March 11

Listening Room with Hawk and Crow, 6 p.m, ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Saturday, March 12

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meeting, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Link at https://www.facebook.com/lwvmontezuma.org/.

Pour Choices with Hard Seltzer, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $15, ages 21-plus.

Delbert Anderson Jazz Trumpet, 6-7 p.m., Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. $5 admission. Masks required.

Limericks and Libations with Shamus and Andy, 5 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $5 cover.

Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, 12-1 p.m., Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St. Pick up only. Bangers and mash with vegetables, Guinness onion gravy, soda bread, & Guinness chocolate brownies. $10 suggested donation. Call 565-7865 or email office@stbarnabascortez.org for more information.

Early Kindergarten Registration Night, 5-7 p.m., Beech Street Preschool, 510 N. Beech St. For more information, call 565-7491 ext. 3.

Saturday, March 19

S O U L - A Pop Up Exhibition Opening Night, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Monday, March 21

Click Clique, 6:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. A critique of the photo assignment: The Letter “Z”. Email completed image to meet@zugallery.com or text 235-1107 for the meetup.

Saturday, March 26

Animal Artworks, 4-6:30 p.m., Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. $10 admission to benefit For Pet’s Sake Humane Society.

Every other Wednesday

Red Dress Committee/Cortez Four Corners MMIP Committee meeting, noon-1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library large study room, 202 N. Park St., and Zoom. Details: (612) 422-0791.

First and third Thursday

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caretaker, or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or 564-1195.

First Friday

Makers on Market, 4-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Handmade arts and crafts from local makers, craft beverages from the UpLIFT Apprenticeship Program, food and entertainment. If you are a local maker interested in vending or want more information, email becky@cortezculturalcenter.org.

Disabled American Veterans, chapter 44 Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m., lunch at noon, Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.

Every Monday-Saturday

Conservative Grounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 40 E. Main St. Come in for coffee, friendship, conversations and outreach. All welcome. Details: 560-6643.

Every Monday

Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m., Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make new friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m., Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. The Southwest Art League is a group of local artists who get together to paint (all mediums), share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: 720-448-0418.

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks provided with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: 565-7024 or 565-6088.

Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: 602-505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org.

Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., 104 E. Main St., For more information, call 529-3597 or email turquoiseravenart@gmail.com.

How To Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Learn how to do something cool, weird and/or practical. The wine bar will be open.

Every Wednesday

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45, Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Grades preschool-8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: 565-7308, ext. 102.

Every Thursday

Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Songs, stories and crafts. The program uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program. Details: 565-8117.

Youth Leadership Council, 6-8:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.

Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: 565-3557.

Weekly Board Game Night, 7-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Every Friday

Fun Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mesa Elementary School, 703 W. Seventh St. Hosted by the Piñon Project. Youth activity leaders host activities all day for ages 5-17, as well as provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. To register, call 739-4074.

Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m., virtual. Ages 7-17. Free. Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.

TOPS weight-loss meeting, with weigh-in at 10:45 a.m., meeting at 11:30 a.m., City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.com.

Every Saturday

Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.

Every Sunday

The Cortez Library Radio Show, 3:30-4 p.m., ksjd.org/#stream/0 or stations 90.5 FM or 91.5 FM. Join Ms. Laura as she reads.

DOLORES
Friday, March 11

Spanish Conversation Hour, 10-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Expand your Spanish language skills in a casual, conversational environment. All skill levels are welcome. Details: (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Frosting Piping Class with Sarah Brock, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn frosting piping skills with Something Cute Co. pastry chef Sarah Brock. To register, call (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Saturday, March 19

Spanish Conversation Hour, 10-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Expand your Spanish language skills in a casual, conversational environment. All skill levels are welcome. Details: (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 22

Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans with special guest Lauren Morrow, 7-10 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St.

Every Tuesday, March 15-April 5

Intermediate Guitar Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn intermediate guitar techniques and basic music theory. BYO guitar. Registration required; space is limited. Details: (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Every Tuesday, April 19-May 3

Intermediate Guitar Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn intermediate guitar techniques and basic music theory. BYO guitar. Registration required; space is limited. Details: (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Mondays

Ukulele 2 Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Ukulele class for players with some prior knowledge. Must commit to all classes. Bring your own ukulele. Call 882-4127 to register.

Wednesdays

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. Guests must RSVP. Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.

Second Thursday

Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.

Third Saturday

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through comicuprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.

MANCOS
Thursday, March 10

Mancos School District Open House, 5 p.m., 355 Grand Ave. Celebrate the work that has been done in our schools and community.

Friday, March 11

J-Calvin with Ghost Tapes live music, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Tuesday, March 15

Meet the Candidates, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mancos Town Hall, 117 N. Main St. Hosted by Mancos High School Student Council.

Wednesday, March 16

Recreation on the Mancos River Info Night, 4-7 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Hosted by Mancos Conservation District.

Thursday, March 17

Third Thursday Speaker Series: Craig Childs, 6:30-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Childs will discuss his latest book, Tracing Time: Seasons with Rock Art on the Colorado Plateau.

Friday, March 18

Chuck Hank live music, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Mancos.

Friday, March 25

Q&A with Town Board Candidate Kelsy Woodson, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Saturday, March 26

Tone Dog live music, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141. S. Main St.

Thursday, March 31

‘Art and Autism’ opening day, Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Artist John Truitt will share his artwork to educate the public and allow for networking for family members of those with autism.

Mondays

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.

Tuesdays through May

Writing for Resilience (W4R), a free poetry and art program for teens, begins Jan. 25, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Mancos library. Sign up: https://sites.google.com/view.writing-4-resilience.home or email whitewaterwriting@gmail.com or contact Jenni at the library 970 533-7600.

Thursdays through March

Bingo, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Thursdays

Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.

Every Other Sunday

Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

RICO
Saturday, April 2

Live music: G-life, Poet, Tones, Diabolical Sound Platoon, Flowmatik, Ubo of Ill Methods, Enterprise Bar, 8 p.m., 3 N. Glasgow Ave. For ages 21 and up. For more information, call 739-4944.

FARMINGTON
Thursday, March 10

In-office service day to assist veterans with property tax exemptions, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., San Juan County Assessor’s Office, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Suite 400, Aztec.

Friday, March 11

AstroFriday, San Juan College Planetarium, Room 1723. Stargaze with strangers. For more information, visit https://farmingtonnm.org/events.

Saturday, March 12

Mother Son Dodgeball and Ice Cream Sundae Bar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St.

Wednesday, March 16

St. Patrick’s Day Music Celebration, 7-9 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St.

Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Madness, 5-7 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St.

Gene Kelly’s Lost Musical, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St.

Tuesdays

Tuesday Morning Birders, 9-11 a.m., River Side Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders for a morning walk.

Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

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