Community Calendar

Pikes Peak Brass Band will perform in Cortez Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium.
CORTEZ
Saturday, April 2

Pikes Peak Brass Band, 7 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. Tickets are available at https://www.swcoloradoconcerts.org/.

Sunday, April 3

Women United for His Glory, 2:30 p.m., Cortez Recreation Center, $8. To register, call 560-0534.

Thursday, April 7

‘An Ideal Childhood’ exhibit opening night, Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Proceeds benefit Four Corner Child Advocacy Center. Exhibit runs until April 16.

Saturday, April 9

Apple Grafting Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., virtual. Join Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to learn the valuable skill of grafting apple trees. Register in advance at https://montezumaorchard.org/2021/02/27/grafting-workshop/. Free event.

Friday, April 15

Good Friday Service, 12 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St.

Sunday, April 17

Easter Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St.

Saturday, April 23

Friends of Carpenter Natural Area Clean Up Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., parking lot off N. Lebanon Road. Following a brief orientation, participants will gather tools and garbage bags and head off to work on Carpenter Preserve.

Every other Tuesday

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

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.

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
April 1, 9, 16 & 29

Spanish Conversation Hour, 10-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Saturday, April 2

Papercrafting with Brenda Belt Ives, 12:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Brenda Belt Ives will lead a papercrafting class on making strings of ‘Good Fortune Birds.’

Thursday, April 7

Mesoamerican Travels with Michael McMillan, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Michael McMillan will talk about ecological regeneration, ecovillage development, and regenerative design practices in Mesoamerica.

Friday, April 8

Crochet Basics Class, 1-2 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Wednesday, April 13

Storytime Egg Hunt, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Saturday, April 23

Song Circle, 1-2:15 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

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.

Wednesdays

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.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 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.

Saturday, April 9

Sweetwater Gypsies: Wood-Fired Cuisine, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County Meeting, 10 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., open to the public. Ken Curtis, the general manager of Dolores Water Conservancy District, will speak.

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Call 533-7600 to register.

The OneStand Band, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Thursday, April 14

AmeriCorps Meet and Greet, 4 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. 10% off cider and wine for AmeriCorps members.

Friday, April 15

Writing for Resilience Teen Poetry Slam, 4-7 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Prizes and refreshments from Absolute Bakery.

Saturday, April 16

Art Reception: “San Juan Map Art Collection” by Hannah Wilson, 4-6 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Live Music: Hello Dollface, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Thursday, April 21

Third Thursday Speaker Series: Kevin Jones, 6:30-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Kevin Jones, author of “A Quick Trip to Moab,” is an archaeologist and writer who lives and works off-grid in the rugged canyon country of Southwestern Colorado.

Friday, April 22

Live Music: Bentley Monk, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Saturday, April 30

Writing for Resilience Final Reading and Celebration, 4-6 p.m., Mancos Brewery, 484 E. Frontage Road. Guest poets: Art Goodtimes and Zoey McKenzie. Open mic, art and poetry display and refreshments by Mancos Brewery.

Cara Elizabeth Music, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Mondays

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

Thursdays

Brown’s Good Eats: Greek Gyros, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

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.

Every Other Friday

Kelly’s Kitchen, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

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 31

Women’s Suffrage in New Mexico, 6-7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Sylvia Ramos Cruz will discuss the history of Women's Suffrage in New Mexico.

Friday, April 1

Downtown Stroll and Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., Historic Downtown.

Saturday, April 2

Garden Volunteers Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy.

SASSY Tortoise and Hare Run, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Orchard Plaza and Downtown, 220 N. Orchard Ave. For more information, visit https://www.runningguru.com/E1.asp?eID=93963.

Doll and Toy Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Elks Lodge, 801 N. Municipal Drive.

Wednesday, April 6

Ballet Folklórico De México, 7:30-9 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington Street.

Friday-Saturday, April 8-9

Home and Garden Expo, 12-7 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington Street.

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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