Winter Youth Activities Challenge, Library operating hours. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Youth participation initiative. Youths grades six through 12 are encouraged to participate in youth-oriented activities to win prizes. Details: (970) 565-8117.

Christmas tree drop-off, during daytime. The Public Works department has two locations to recycle live Christmas trees, at the southeast corner of Elm and First streets and the BMX parking lot on the southside of Empire Street Details: (970) 565-7320.

Cortez FFA Chili Cook-off, 6:30 p.m. Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21203 Road S. $30 contestant entry fee; $10 admission at the front door. Join your local FFA chapter for a fun and competitive night. Details: Skyla Hamilton (970) 739-3120.

Small-town Market, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 925 S. Broadway, Suite 110. Check out local craft vendors with this New Year’s Craft Fair.

Montezuma County League of Women Voters, 10:15 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Cortez City Manager Drew Sanders will discuss how budgets are prepared by local governments and update the community on the city’s finances. Details: Judy Schuenemeyer (970) 565-7837 or judyswsc@gmail.com

The annual Boots and Brews, 5 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. $30 advance purchase tickets, $35 at the door. Please join us for a night of dancing, live and silent auction, games and fun. This is a 21-and-over event benefiting the Montezuma-Cortez Wrestling Club. Details: www.cortezelks.com or (970) 565-3557.

Four Corners Dance, 7-9 p.m. Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Your first dance is free, cover is $10 per person. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.

Live Music: Derek Dames Ohl, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. WildEdge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. $3 cover. Come out to enjoy punchy guitar playing tunes from country, blues and honky-tonk from this modern day herald. Details: (970) 565-9445.

Painting with Class, 3-5 p.m. The Wigglin Pig, 76 S. Veach St. $25. Sweet angel painting. Details: (505) 360-3430.

Book Signing, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Author: Darryl Benally, Ed.D., presents: “NAVAJO: Journey of Strength, Courage, and Resilience.” Book signing & refreshments. Discuss a journey through society from the viewpoint and experience of a Native American. Details: Cortez Unity of Community Facebook page or email: cuc125606@gmail.com.

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, Happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 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: (970) 564-2275.

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

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

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

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. 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.

Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at Noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.

Four Corners Dance, 7-9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $10 per person. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and 2 step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.

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.

Mahjong, 12:00-3:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.

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.

Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For 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 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: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 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. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.

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: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.

Family Storytime, 11-1:30 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For pre-K and younger.

Drop-in Storytime, 3:50-4:45 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. All ages welcome, first through fourth interest level.

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: (970) 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: (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.

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.

Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.

Country Western Dance, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Jack Hamilton’s Dance Hall, 705 W. North St. Live music and country-western dancing.

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

Foggy Memory Boys, 6 p.m. Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. 4th St. Join this fast paced get em’ out on the dance floor bluegrass string band from Taos, New Mexico. Details: (970) 882-4677.

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.

Afterschool Theatre & Improv, 4:30-6 p.m. LBP Productions, 400 Riverside Ave. $135. Join the LBP staff for a fun & empowering after-school musical theater program for children ages 6-11. Details: https://bit.ly/489Y9zu or (307) 829-0262.

Beginner Ukulele Classes, 5-6 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Classes run every Monday through Feb. 12, 2024. Bring your own Ukulele, pencil, and tuner. Please be on time and make plans to attend all classes. Instructor: Bill Inverso. Details: (970) 882-4127.

Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 6:30 a.m. Kelly's Kitchen, 315 Central Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $150. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary@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. Guests RSVP: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m. Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. Online $15, $20 at the door. Details: ComicUprising.eventbrite.com

Grange Retreat, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. A gathering to discuss yearly goals, identify tasks/roles for individuals and committees, and to connect with new interested folks. Details: (970) 533-4005.

Live Music: Agave, 6-9 p.m. Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Join this acoustic band from Southwest Colorado as they play feel good Americana originals and choice covers. Details: (970) 533-4005.

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

Winter Coat Drive, 3-5 p.m. Mancos Food Share, At Mount Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave. Drop offs taken Through Dec. 18.

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.

Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: (970) 533-7600.

Spellebration Fundraiser, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino Del Rio. Free admission. Donations appreciated, fee for Spelling Teams $250- 3 member minimum per team. Details: www.durangoadulted.org.

Navajo Shoe Game Workshop, 5-8 p.m. Nizhoni Sunrise Suites at the San Juan College. Learn the history, rules and skills of the Navajo Shoe Game. Details: 505-566-2231.

Navajo Shoe Game, 6-9 p.m. Nizhoni Sunrise Suites at the San Juan College. Open to all Students and community members. Details: 505-566-2231.

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.

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

Four Corners Old Car Club meeting. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 865 N. Dustin St. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month. Details: (505) 716-7100.

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