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Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. Colorado Welcome Visitor Center, 928 E. Main St. All instruments, ages and abilities ages welcome. Free casual event outside in the shade. Handy Hot Dogs available. Spectators bring blanket or lawn chairs.
Tuesday, July 4

Four Corners Community Band Fourth of July Concert, 4:30-6 p.m. Centennial Park, 802 E. Montezuma Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair. More info on Facebook: @4CCBand.

Thursday, July 6

Acoustic Open Mic with Yves, 6-8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Sign-up is that night, starting at 5:30 p.m. Limited to 15 minutes per performance. Details: zugallery.com.

Friday, July 7

Live Painting with Shawn Ahkeah, 6-8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Navajo artist Shawn Ahkeah will live paint. Win limited edition print plus free wine taster. Details: zugallery.com.

First Friday Live Art Show, Potter, 5-7 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Janet Lever-Wood and Michele Farrier will be making art live in the gallery.

Sunday, July 9

“Elevated Paint” with PC Artistry Shiprock, 2-4 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Cost $45. Cost includes all materials and instruction, along with a drink token and snack board. Details: zugallery.com.

Tuesday, July 11

Larry Ruiz “Overshoot and Collapse of the Four Corners” Film Discussion, 7 p.m. Methodist Church, 515 Park St. The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society presents Filmmaker Larry Ruiz. Ruiz will share and discuss his new film. Details: sites.google.com/view/hisatsinom1.

Wednesday, July 12

Marcie Ryan's Czech Beads, 12-1 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Cortez Library hosts artist Marcie Ryan. She went to the Czech to purchase her beads.

Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Visitor Center, 928 E. Main St. All instruments, ages and abilities ages welcome. Free casual event outside in the shade. Handy Hot Dogs available. Spectators bring blanket or lawn chairs.

Lost Art of Random Conversations, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Connect with other locals with this free event. Network and create deeper connections. Details: zugallery.com.

Tuesday, July 16

Second annual MonteZUma Mutts Calendar, open call, 9 a.m.-noon, ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Dogs must be on leashes. Owners must live in Montezuma County. Free 5x7 print. zugallery.com.

Wednesday, July 17

$10 Tattoo Day Portrait, 1- 9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $10 for a 15-minute session, includes one free 5x7 print. Schedule your spot: zugallery.com.

Artist's Reception: Amy Grogan, 5-7 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Meet the artist, refreshments. Amy will have a focused exhibit starting Thursday, July 20 through Thursday, August 3.

Saturday, July 22

Pioneers Life For Me, 2-3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Join Tom Hayden talk about early pioneer life in Montezuma County.

Cheap Art Challenge No. 3 – Duck, Duck, Quack, 4 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $2 to enter. The Challenge: Create a piece of art from three, hard plastic ducks. Deadline for submission Thursday, July 13. Details: zugallery.com.

The Deaf & The Musician, 6 p.m. WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St.

Monday, July 26

“Let's Go Crazy” A Prince Cover Night, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. An open mic Prince cover songs extravaganza on the front gallery stage. Details: zugallery.com.

Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Visitor Center, 928 E. Main St. All instruments, ages and abilities ages welcome. Free casual event outside in the shade. Handy Hot Dogs available. Spectators bring blanket or lawn chairs.

Saturday, July 29

Introduction to Mosaics with Leigh Waggoner, 12-4 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Costs $100. Dive into the world of mosaics with Leigh Waggoner in the two-day workshop. Details: zugallery.com.

Second Tuesday

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen Monthly Meeting, Happy Half-Hour starting at 6:30 p.m. and meeting officially starts 7 p.m. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St.

Diabetes Support Group meets, 3-4:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Details: 564-2275.

Third Tuesday

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. Details: zugallery.com.

First and Third Tuesday

Trivia Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., WildEdge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. bit.ly/3GE6Khm.

Third Thursday

In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Details: (970) 529-2050.

Shop Cortez Third Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park. Music, food and drink. Details: shopcortez.com.

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 (970) 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. Details for vendors and visitors: 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 friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.

Mahjong, 1-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.

Every Tuesday

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.

Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the Cortez Library schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov, 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: 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.

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. For details call Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, 564-3301.

Every Wednesday

Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., www.cortezlibrary.com.

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: 565-7308, ext. 102.

Every Thursday

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

55+ Senior Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: 560-2137.

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.

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. For details call Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, 564-3301.

Every Friday

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.

Alphabet Art, 2:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Storytime to help preschoolers identify the letters of the alphabet.

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

Every Saturday

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

DOLORES
Monday, June 5 – Friday, July 23

Dolores Public Library Summer Reading Program. Read to win prizes. Adults will receive one entry in a Kelly’s Kitchen $100 gift card raffle for every book read. All children will receive books and prizes, one child from each age group with most books read will win a special prize. Register online: doloreslibrary.org, or in person.

Saturday, July 8

Pinon Project and Homelessness Discussion, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will present a program on the services the Pinon Project provides for those who are homeless. Speakers will also discuss new housing initiatives to address homelessness in the community.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilt Guild, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Drive. Socialize at 9:30 a.m. Details: Allyson Cook, 951-392-9486.

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

Qi Gong with Kristina Umberger, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Register: 882-4127.

Wednesdays

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Fridays

Mahjong Hong Kong Simplified Style, 2-4 p.m., Dolores Public Library 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. All levels.

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 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
Saturday, July 8

Artisans 20th Anniversary Celebration, 4-7 p.m. Artisans of Mancos, 101 Grand Ave. Free. Join the artisans during Grand Summer Nights as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. Refreshments and artwork sales. Details: artisansofmancos.com.

Tuesday, July 11

Mancos River Cleanup and Environmental Stewardship Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mancos Middle School, 100 Beech St. Sunscreen, water bottle, snacks, work gloves and clothing appropriate for all day use and getting dirty is recommended. Closed toe shoes are required. Lunch will be provided. Register: tinyurl.com/mvy3a9st. Contact Taylor with question: mancoscd.americorps@gmail.com

The Deaf & The Musician, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Company,

The Deaf & The Musician, 2:30 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, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave.

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

Every Second Tuesday

Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Sign up at 533-7600.

FARMINGTON
Friday, July 7

Veterans Breakfast, 9 p.m. Si Señor, 4015 E. 30th St. Veterans Collaborative monthly breakfast, all veterans are welcome. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.

Saturday, July 8

American Legion Monthly Meeting, 9 a.m. Tykson Scout Hut, 911 N. Dustin Ave. The monthly meeting of the Farmington American Legion Post 93. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.

Wednesdays

Toddler Playdate, 10 a.m.-noon, E3 Children’s Museum, 302 N. Orchard Ave.

Brown Bag Birding, 12-1 p.m., Animas Park off Browning Parkway.

Trivia at Traegers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd.

Tuesdays

Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum and Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St.

Thursdays

Downtown Makers Market, 3-8 p.m., 101 N. Orchard Ave. Details: Visit each event page online or call the organizer.

Thailand Mission Auction and Dinner, 3-7 p.m., 1111 S. Miller Ave. Free silent/live auctions and dinner. American and Asian items for a donation. Day3C.com.

First Friday

Veterans Breakfast, 9 p.m. Si Señor, 4015 E. 30th St. Veterans Collaborative monthly breakfast, all veterans are welcome. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.