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.
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.
“Elevated Paint,” with 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 Southwest-inspired artwork. Register at zugallery.com. Details: (970) 235-1107.
Lost Art of Random Conversation, 6-7:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Details: (970) 235-1107.
Cortez Adventist Christian School International Food Fair, 6 p.m. Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. $1 per tasting ticket. Students and families are preparing booths with information, costumes and food from different cultures and nationalities of their choosing. Details: (402) 730-1653.
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.
Winter Tales 2024, 6 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bethany Jorgenson, an author and digital nomad will share her travel experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book Club, 10-11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Comedy Nights, 7 p.m. Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. Online $15, $20 at the door. Details: ComicUprising.eventbrite.com
Music Lessons, 3-5:30 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Everyone Has a Story, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. A gathering for writers and stories, all abilities welcome, no experience required!
Retro Game Parlor, 5:30-9 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Free. All are welcome to play video and board games. Contact us if you have any questions. Details: rez.muttz.co@gmail.com
Everyone Has a Story, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. A gathering for writers and stories, all abilities welcome, no experience required!
Wild Fridays, noon - 4 p.m. Mancos Highschool, 355 Grand Ave. Open to all Mancos students and families, wild, inclusive, liberating discovery of our local area. Details: (541) 410-8779.
Wild Chicken Cross Country Ski Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chicken Creek Nordic, located 2.6 miles up CR40 Millwood Road off Highway 184. Free Transportation, gear, and snacks! For family’s with kids 8 years old and up. Details: https://bit.ly/3S8rpQk or astimax@sjma.org
Wild Chicken Cross Country Ski Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chicken Creek Nordic, located 2.6 miles up CR40 Millwood Road off Highway 184. Free Transportation, gear, and snacks! For family’s with kids 8 years old and up. Details: https://bit.ly/3S8rpQk or astimax@sjma.org
Resilience in Service, 1-3 p.m. Online. Free. A three-week series designed to support personal and professional well-being for those who work in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Details: https://bit.ly/3tZFcka
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
