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Thursday, April 30

Deadline to pay the 2014 property taxes if you pay in full. Postmarks through April 30 will be accepted. Info: 970-565-7550.

Southwest Open School Gallery Night at the Southwest Open School, 401 N. Dolores Rd., Cortez, from 6 to 8 p.m. Presentations and exhibitions. Refreshments are provided. Info: 565-1150.

Friday and Saturday, May 1-2

The Southwest Singers 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.

May 2 and 3

Mancos Cleanup, bring your old household items, scrap metal and junk. Free disposal if you haul it from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 300 South Monte. Hazardous materials,will not be taken.

Saturday, May 2

Faces of Folk, an event for the Bridge Emergency Shelter, 7-9:30 p.m. Art by Bronwyn Strickland, with visual and verbal stories of Bridge guests. Live folk music and finger food. Tickets $50, available at Town and Country Furnishings, The Bridge and at the door. Info: 565-9808.

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.

The Recovery Center Yard Sale, 7 a.m. top noon, 35 N. Ash, Cortez. Drop off donations 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday until April 24. No electronics please. Info: 970-565-4109.

Mancos Valley Distillery presents 3G CD Release Party. Doors open 5 p.m.; music starts 8 p.m. Cover charge is $3. 3G is a four-piece family band out of Mancos. "Tastes Like Friday" cocktail specials will be served.

Sunday, May 3

The First Baptist Church hosts a recital, introducing Nick Romeo, at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Refreshments are included. Romeo is a professional journalist and author with a strong amateur interest in music. His recital will feature works by Bach and Chopin.

Hip Hop with Abstract Rude, Myka 9, Def I, and more, 9 p.m. at Blondies in Cortez. Charge: $5 cover at door. Info: 970-739-4944.

Monday, May 4

The Mt. Lookout Grange (680 Grange Ave, Mancos) hosts a free presentation at 7 p.m. by the Montezuma School to Farm Project about the program's work to connect our farming heritage with our future. All are welcome.

The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds 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, is about four young people have been placed in an asylum for believing that they are superheroes. Performances are at 7 p.m. in the Performance Center in Mancos. Tickets: $5 for adults; $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 band, CMS Jazz Band and a combined number. Free. Everyone is welcome.

'Chiropractic Care For Your Horse,' by Dr. Petra Sullwold, at the Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, in Cortez. Dinner at 6:15 p.m.; presentation at 7 p.m.

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents William Reitze at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez, to discuss "The Petrified Forest National Park Boundary Expansion Project: Re-assessing Occupation and Land use in El Desierto Pintado." Info: Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.

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 Sept. 15, 2015 to enroll.

Thursday, May 7

SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents The Alliance Brass Quintet, at the M-CHS Auditorium, 7 p.m.. The season's final concert features an internationally known brass ensembles. Tickets: $20 for adults, $5 for youths. Info: Lindsay Havran 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson 565-4757.

Lighthouse Baptist Church hosts an event at 6 p.m. in honor of the National Day of Prayer at the Cortez City Park (adjacent to the Welcome Center). Info: 970-565-9302.

Backyard Farming discussion with the town of Mancos. Raising animals for food, food products and companions from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Information: 533-7725.

Friday, May 8

The Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival visits Cortyez-area lakes and reservoirs. 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.

Saturday, May 9

Baby-sitting Course, 9 a.m. to noon at Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Meet in the cafeteria. Designed for ages 11-15 to learn Basic First Aid, Basic Child and infant CPR and baby-sitting skills. Cost: $30, with all proceeds going to the Montelores Cancer Fund.

Monday, May 11

Rico Elementary School puppet show: "The Lynx Who Almost Wasn't" at the Rico School at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Contact Nancy at 967-3540 or nscarborough@dc2j.org.

Tuesday and Thursday, May 12, 14

Battle Rock Charter School hosts a Kindergarten Open House from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a brief introduction to the school, games, work in our garden and lunch provided. Registration materials will be available. RSVP and questions: 759-1816.

Tuesday, May 12

Battle Rock Charter School Kindergarten Open House, on May 12 and May 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Get an introduction to the school. Games and garden work included. Lunch provided. Registration materials will be available. RSVP and questions: 759-1816.

Backyard Farming discussion with the town of Mancos. Raising animals for food, food products and companions from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Information: 533-7725.

Wednesday, May 13

First meeting of the local CWGA is at 6 p.m. at the Pro shop. Door prize is a Range Pass donated by Pro Micah Rudoski. All women interested in golf are encouraged to attend.

Jill Seyfarth presents her research on historic structures of the Cortez Townsite, between Montezuma Avenue and Main Street, at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Hosted by the Montezuma County Historical Society. Free.

First Tuesday

American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays

Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6-7 p.m. Come to any or all sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Limited knitting needles and yarn are available, so bring your own if possible. To sign up or for info, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.

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 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.

The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. Anyone interested in area history is welcome.

Second Wednesday

Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meeting in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome. Information: 564-2146.

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 or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.

Second Thursday

Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-4 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.

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

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.

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 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.

Last Thursday

The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 West First Street, Mancos. Info. 533-7600.

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.

"Joyful Noise" Children's Choir starting in Mancos. Grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome. Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, corner of Bauer and Oak in Mancos.

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. (next to Audio Box). Info: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.

Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.