Elks Garage Sale, 7 a.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Bring donated items. Benefits Elks Charity Fund. (970) 565-3557.
Flag Day Ceremony, 4:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Service commemorating the birth of the American Flag. Burgers and beverages.
Celebrate Flag Day and democracy, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Cortez Welcome Center parking lot. Bring Good Samaritan Center donations, your flag to wave and protest sign. Park along the street, not in parking lots.
San Juan Symphony Chamber Festival, the Amity Trio, 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.), Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $25. New music and American works by women composers. Tickets: sunflowertheatre.org
Father's Day Ceremony & Brunch, 7 a.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Brief ceremony honoring our fathers, followed by brunch-beverages in the club. Build your own omelet, hash browns for $12.
Author Talk, with Steven Law presenting his book “Gone,” 5-6 p.m., Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. Email hroe@cortezco.gov.
“Fireflies,“ 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. Christy Bills, an entomologist frrom Salt Lake City National History Museum, presentation about fireflies. hroe@cortezco.gov
Heritage Apple Tree Sale, 5 p.m. to sell out, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free event. Trees $60-$100 each. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will sell heritage apple trees at Third Thursdays, Montezuma Park. www.montezumaorchard.org.
International Packraft Film Festival, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $20. Adventure stories showing the sports vast potential. Tickets: sunflowertheatre.org.
Card Making Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., with Kathi and Jean. Free. hroe@cortezco.gov.
Cortez Library Garden Demo, 10 a.m. to noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. CSU Extension Master Gardeners Darrin Parmenter (CSU) & Ric Plese (Cliffrose) for garden tips/ideas. Prizes. Details: (970) 564-4172
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen Annual Poker Ride, check-in 8:30 a.m., Hamlin Reservoir, $20/hand, $10 each additional hand. Rain date: June 28. Sweetwater Gypsies providing breakfast and lunch. Last rider out 10 a.m. www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Move Feel Awaken, a womens+ dance workshop, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $50 (scholarships available). Explore the power of natural movement. Registration/info: sunflowertheatre.org.
Teen Gaming Hours, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Video games, snacks and more. agrego@cortezco.gov www.cortezco.gov/Library.
Life-affirming Discussions, 3-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. Join us for this discussion. Heather will be presenting on (Emotional Freedom Techniques). hroe@cortezco.gov.
Dance Fusion Lesson, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $10. No partner necessary to come. Register: sunflowertheatre.org.
Dance Fusion Night, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $10. Tickets: sunflowertheatre.org.
Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center (upstairs) 25 N. Market St. Free. Wellbriety, spiritual & facilitated Talking Circles. Snacks provided. Zoom ID: 873 7626 5600 Passcode: 336063. Details“: https://indigenouswellbriety.org/events, (970) 564-3301
Kids Comedy Improv Summer Ca.m.p!, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $125, Anita Burleson will teach improv fun-da.m.entals with final showcase! Registration/Info: sunflowertheatre.org.
Organic Farmer Field Day Grain & Legume Production, 10 a.m., Pueblo Seed Food Co. Free. A hands-on field day focused on organic grain and legume production. Register: maclaine.sorden@state.co.us.
Penitente Shepherds & the Signs They Left Behind, 2 p.m., Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Free. Join Pete Montaño to learn more about his family's shepherding history in Southwest Colorado.
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 friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.
Dance With Grace & Rhythm, 6 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. Fees vary. For June: Level 3, Rumba. Level 1, Waltz and Rumba. Details: Jared (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com.
Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: (720) 448-0418.
The Gifts of Grief, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Donations. On First Tuesdays of the month, learn new strategies for healthy caregiving. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com
Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr’s books “Jesus’ Alternative Path” and “The Tears of Things.” Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com
Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the library, schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov. Details: (970) 568-5380.
Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.
Diabetes Support, 3-4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 564-2275.
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.
Smart Recovery, 5-6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer-led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6-7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com.
American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Ute Mountain Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Free. The monthly meeting is for members and prospective members. Details: (970) 565-8151.
Comedy Improv Jams, second and fourth Tuesdays through August, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., $20, Learn an improv skill. Register: sunflowertheatre.org
Centering Prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Free. A weekly space offered for quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Every Wednesday. Details: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
Acoustic Jam, every other Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Cortez Welcome Center, Main Street and Mildred Road. Free. Play outside in the shade with other musicians; bring some songs to share.
Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.
Book Club, 5-6 p.m., First Thursday, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All are welcome. hroe@cortezco.gov .
Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this third Thursday community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun! Details: shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30-8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. First and third Thursday support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or (970) 564-1195.
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: (970) 565-3557.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1-2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, (970) 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
Self-Care for Caregivers, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church 515 N. Park St. Donations. Third Thursdays of the month. Details: Nuriya at (970)903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, 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.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, every third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon to 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com.
League of Women Voters, Access to Health Care with Joe Theine, 10:15 a.m. to -12:15 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Learn potential Medicaid cuts impacts to healthcare system & trends that will increase future healthcare
Wobblers & Walkers, 11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Come out to enjoy an hour of free play, reading, and a surprise activity! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. First Tuesdays of the month. Details: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice integrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Middle school after school program with games, movies and learning. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Book club meets every second Thursday of the month. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Books & Bikes Club, 6 p.m. The Bike Hostel, 507 Central Ave. Ride on over every Thursday, bring a book, a good chair and a beverage. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Lego Lab, 1-2 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. LEGO Lab activity for young builders, to explore their creativity and imagination through the colorful world of LEGO! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.
Brown’s Good Eats, Greek Gyros, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave. Teen Lounge, 4–5:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Raven Narratives Live Story Slam,7 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. $15. Bring your true stories (Theme: Mistakes) and join us! Tickets: sunflowertheatre.org.
MMIP Legal Day, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., San Juan College, 5105 College Blvd. Free. MMIP families invited to connect with legal professionals: learn how legal system empowers. Refreshments served. Register: www.bit.ly/42grmIJ.
Tuesday Morning Birders, 8 a.m. Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.
Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary’s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. – noon. E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Bring your advice, share your techniques, meet other anglers every third Wednesday. Details: (505) 320-4238 or SJFFF505@gmail.com.
