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.

Community Engagement Meetings, 2:30-4 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Everyone who has an interest, old or new. Topics: mission, events, physical property, history and future. All are invited to engage in the Cultural center’s revitalization. www.cortezculturalcenter.org

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

Acoustic Open Mic w/Yves, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Free drink for every performer!~ Every first Thursday. Details: zugallery.com

Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans, Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: (970) 565-4310.

Music & Mimosas feat. Kevin Fraizer, 10 a.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. The perfect blend of art, music, and refreshments with musician Kevin Fraizer. Details: zugallery.com

QPR Training, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Cortez Church of the Nazarene, 514 N. Chestnut St. Free. Suicide prevention training to help recognize warning signs, tactics to question, persuade, and how to refer at risk individuals to receive help.

Silent Book Club, 5:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. 30 Minutes at beginning and end of silent reading hour to mingle with other readers. Details: zugallery.com

Casual Scrabble, 2 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Bring your own board if you have one. Details: zugallery.com

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.

Startup Colorado Lean Wine, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Bring your business questions and insights on what works best to share with fellow entrepreneurs. Details: zugallery.com.

Acoustic Jam for Beginners, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Would you like to start playing with others, but are intimidated by larger jams? Details: zugallery.com.

"Elevated Paint" w/ PC Artistry - Chicken Selfie, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $45. This "Paint & Sip" includes all materials, pro instruction, snacks and drink token. Details: www.zugallery.com/workshops

Sing Along Night w/ Amanda & Jay, 5 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Musicians will lead the group through an eclectic mix of songs. Details: zugallery.com

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Have a passion for photography? Join us to be inspired, learn, share, explore, and network. Details: zugallery.com

24th Annual Home & Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160. $5 admission/adult, $3 admission/senior, free for children 12 and under. Details: (970) 560-8465 or visit www.fourcornershomeandgardenshow.com

Consignment Auction, Yellow Jacket Livestock Auction,19245 Road X, in Lewis. Details: (970)739-0292.

Pilates, 11:15 a.m. Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. $5. Sculpt, tone, improve flexibility and posture with pilates. Details: (970) 564-4080.

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. Details(970) 565-4310.

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.

Dance with Grace and Rhythm, classes from 6- 7:30 p.m. County Annex building, 107 N. Chestnut. New session, Triple Swing (East Coast Swing) starts Feb. 6 and runs for 4 weeks. Waltz in March, Rumba in April. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com .

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

Chicken Creek Nordic 38th Birthday Party, 5-8 p.m. Mancos Brewing Company, 484 Hwy 160 E. Frontage Road. Free, taking donations. Come support Chicken Creek Nordic. Door prizes, bluegrass band, membership donations & costume contest. Details: chickencreeknordic@gmail.com

Open Mic Night, 4-7 p.m. Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St. Free. Come share your talents with the taproom every first and third Sunday.

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.

53’rd Annual Groundhog Dinner, 4-7 p.m.Marvel Grange Hall, 216 County Road 133A. All you can eat. plates for children 12 and under are $7, plates for adults $ 15, Families can eat for $40. Details: (970) 588-3350.

2024 Vallecito Ice Fishing Tournament, Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Vallecito Reservoir Marina, 14772 Colorado Road 501. $45 for adults, under 18 free with paying adult. Annual ice fishing tournament. Cash prizes for adults. Numerous non-cash prizes for youth. Details: https://bit.ly/497mrud

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.

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.