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Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. hosts the Four Corners Writers Workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. For more information, call (970) 235-1107.
CORTEZ
Now through March 8

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Four Corners Writers Workshop, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. All writers of any genre are invited to come out and mingle. Details: (970) 235-1107.

Friday, Jan. 19

$5 Photo Day: Hat Edition, 1-9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. You supply your favorite hat, we supply the photo for a small fee. Register at ZUGALLERY.COM. Details: (970) 235-1107.

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.

Saturday, Jan. 20

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

Sing-Along Night, 5-7 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Join us for an evening of music, relaxation and laughter. Details: (970) 235-1107.

Sunday, Jan. 21

Indoor Farmers Market, 11a.m.- 2p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free entry. Indoor market with local produce and handmade goods. Third Sunday from Jan. through May. Booths available. Details: fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com or (970) 565-6424.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

Blood Drive, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cortez High School, 418 S. Sligo St. Auxillary Gym. Bring a valid I.D., to schedule an appointment call (877) 25-vital.

Thursday, Jan. 25

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.

Saturday, Jan. 27

“Elevated Paint” w/ Shawn Ahkeah-The Bird, 6-8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $45 fee includes instruction, materials, snacks, and refreshments. Take home your indigenous southwestern inspired artwork. Register at ZUGALLERY.COM. Details: (970) 235-1107.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Lost Art of Random Conversation, 6-7:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Details: (970) 235-1107.

Second Tuesday

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.

Third Tuesday

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. 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.

First and Third Thursday

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.

First Friday

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

Second Saturdays

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.

Mondays

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.

Tuesdays

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.

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Fridays

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.

Saturdays

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

DOLORES
Saturday, Jan. 20

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.

Song Circle w/ Jan Estep, Noon. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Come sing with us, all skill levels welcome! Jan Estep will lead us through vocal warmups and then into the oral tradition of call and response singing. Details: (970) 882-4127.

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.

Mondays

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.

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.

Intermediate Ukulele Classes, 6-7 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.

Tuesdays

Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice intigrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.

Wednesdays

Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. 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.

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.

Fridays

Mahjong, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.

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: (970) 882-4127.

Third Saturday

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

MANCOS
Saturday, Jan. 20

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.

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. Details: (970) 533-7600.

DURANGO
Wednesday, Jan. 31

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.

FARMINGTON
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 3

Pre-Season Baseball Camp, 6-8 p.m. Train 2 Win, 603 E. Murray facility. $150 per player. Three week camp for grades 7 to 12 expected to meet Wednesdays, Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 2 p.m. through Feb. 2. Learn fundamentals of baseball, speedwork and weight room exercises. Details: (505) 801-6537 or drydenh13@gmail.com or train2winbaseball.com

Thursday, Jan. 25

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.

Saturday, Jan. 27

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.

Wednesday, April 17

Heroes Hiring Heroes, 10a.m. - 3 p.m. National Guard Armory, 218 N. Auburn Ave. Free. A place where people with jobs can help veterans get jobs. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.

Wednesdays

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.

Third Thursdays

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.

Shiprock
Sunday, Jan. 21

TurkeyBoy Photography Missing Murdered Indigenious Women Photo Session, 1:30 p.m. Tse Bit Ai Pinnacle entrance, on Route N31. Participants needed to capture an image that will be submitted to a National Portrait Competition. Any wardrobe style is welcome, traditional, modern fashion, casual, professional or occupational, include a splash of red signifying ‘MMIW’ into your wardrobes. Details: turkeyboyphotography@gmail.com

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