Blue Birds Art Exhibit, 4–7 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Blue birds of all kinds with many different artists participating. Details: Visit, turquoiseravenartgallery.com, call (970) 529-3597 or turquoiseravenart@gmail.com.
Mindfulness Class, 5-6 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Marnie Rehn to teach a free mindfulness class. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov
Community picnic, 11 a.m. Memorial Hospital, 1311 N Mildred Rd. Free. Frito pie, open to all community members. Details: (970) 565-6666.
Lincoln Day Cocktails & Dinner, 5 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N Dolores Rd. $75/person or $700 VIP table. Montezuma County Republicans hosts candidates, keynote speaker is Trent England, founder of Save Our States. Details: Cindy (970) 759-4575 or Patti (970) 560-0147 or visit montezumarepublicans.com.
Music in the park, 5:30-7 p.m. Parque De Vida Amphithear, 400 N. Mildred Ave. Free. Accredited Musical Artist Laurie Dameron is traveling here to perform in the Amphitheater. Details: Heather Roe hroe@cortezco.gov or (970) 568-5380.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Come visit and support local vendors, coffee, baked goods, artwork, meats, and garden starts. Details: fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com
League of Women Voters of Montezuma County Program, 5:30 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Free. A panel of three professors from Fort Lewis College will present “Evaluating Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation!” Details: judyswsc@gmail.com.
Memorial Day Breakfast, 8 - 10 a.m. American Legion Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Breakfast will be served to all veterans and their families. All veterans welcome. Info: (970) 739-4537.
Cortez Adult Education Center Hosts GED Graduation Ceremony, 5–6 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Free. Come celebrate our GED students as they graduate! Open to all community members and family. No RSVP is necessary. Details: (970) 564-7004 or email info@durangoadulted.org.
"My Refugee Story," 6 - 7:30 p.m. Empire Electric, Calvin Denton Room. Free. Nyibol Bior, refugee from Sudan, will speak of her journey seasoned with suffering & courage. Details: Cortez Unity of Community, cuc125606@gmail.com
Montezuma County League of Women Voters: Let’s talk Elections!, 10 a.m. Sunflower Theater, 8 W. Main St. Free. County Clerk Kim Percell explains why Colorado’s election system is considered the gold standard of elections. Details: Email Judy Schuenemeyer at judyswsc@gmail.com.
Galloping Goose’s Impact, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Joe Brecker will describe the importance of the Galloping Goose to Dolores.
From Sagebrush to Sweet corn, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Simon Martinez will inform the crowd on the operations and products of the Ute Farm.
Spaghetti Fundraiser/Annual Meeting, 6–8 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. $10 /plate, members $8/plate. Learn about the Heritage Museum.
Sweet Taste of Success, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations encouraged. Jack and Jude Schuenemeyers will tell of operations and efforts of MORP.
Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7–8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the western 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, Noon – 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. Details: (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.
Diabetes Support, 3–4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 564-2275.
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.
Smart Recovery, 5 – 6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.
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, 7 p.m. County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Salsa lessons for May and Two-Step lessons in June. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@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. Group meets every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.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.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30–8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets on Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m. Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. First and Third Thursday 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.
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.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
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.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, Noon – 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and 2 step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com
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.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@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. First Tuesdays of the month Details: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice integrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. 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.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Book club meets every second Thursday of the month. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Lego Lab, 1-2 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. LEGO Lab activity for young builders, to explore their creativity and imagination through the colorful world of LEGO! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Birds of Play w/ Gabrielle Louise, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave. $20 presale, $25 at the door. An intimate, seated performance with Birds of Play and Gabrielle Louise! Details: https://bit.ly/3yd2HIk or birdsofplaymusic@gmail.com.
Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference, Schedule TBA. Harmony Barn, 45262 Road J.8. $425. A generative conference and work created may become a finished story, personal essay, novel or poem. Details: mesaverdewritersconference.org
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3–8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.
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.
Christmas in July, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 2500 Main Ave., Durango. $5. Join in for a festive day of holiday cheer in the heart of summer. Details: https://bit.ly/3vxCjbd or info@bci-events.com.
Drive, Chip & Putt, 8 a.m. Riverview Golf Course, 64 Road 6520. Free. Open to boys and girls ages 7-15. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four age categories: 7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old; and 14-15 years old. Details: https://bit.ly/3w6vHAT or (908) 234-2300 ext. 9.
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.
Make Better Medicine: The Art & Science of Botanical Tincturing, Elderberry's Education and Retreat Center, 1978 Harding Road. $450. A 4-day course designed to help herbalists learn the art and science of crafting potent herbal tinctures. Details: https://bit.ly/48niGjo
