Mesa Verde National Park Annual Volunteer Open House, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. Drop-in opportunity to learn about volunteering at Mesa Verde National Park. Free. Contact: meve_vip@nps.gov; www.nps.gov/meve/getinvolved/volunteer.htm.
“Preserved,” 2 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Documentary exploring restoration and conservation at Vermejo, New Mexico’s vast wildlife preserve. $12.
MOCO Comedy Presents Standup Showcase, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Local and regional comics deliver chaotic, weird and wildly relatable standup with laughs, surprises and unhinged storytelling. $15.
Mesa Verde National Park Annual Volunteer Open House, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. Drop-in opportunity to learn about volunteering at Mesa Verde National Park. Free. Contact: meve_vip@nps.gov; www.nps.gov/meve/getinvolved/volunteer.htm.
Line Dancing Refresher Class With Hattie Miller, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Low-pressure line dance refresher reviving 1970s and 1980s moves; no partner needed. $15.
Carute Roma Gypsy Band, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Enjoy swinging Roma classics and a dance-floor. Cost: $12. sunflowertheatre.org.
Line Dance Party with Hattie Miller, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Community line dance party with disco vibes; show moves, laugh and dance freely. $10.
Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m. First Baptist Church of Cortez, 100 N. Market St. All are welcome. Free. Contact: (970) 565-6555.
Easter Egg Hunt, noon-3 p.m. Cortez Elks #1789, 2100 N. Dolores Rd. Ultimate Easter celebration with egg hunt beginning at 1 p.m. Free.
Line Dancing Class Series with Hattie Miller, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Four-week line dance series building confidence, connection and groove; all levels welcome. Cost varies.
“The Breakfast Club” viewing, 5:15 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Film follows five teenagers from different high school cliques who serve detention. Free. Contact: hnowlin@cortezco.gov.
Spoken Word Open Mic Nite, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Community open mic featuring poetry, storytelling and creative expression. $5.
“International Fly Fishing Film Festival,” 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Award-winning films showcase fly fishing adventures, stories, and global angling culture on the big screen. $15. sunflowertheatre.org
Traipsing Across the Colorado Plateau: (mis)adventures with Fred Blackburn, 2 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Bill Harris shares four decades of Colorado Plateau stories, discoveries and projects with Fred Blackburn. Free. Contact: execdirector@montezumamuseum.org.
“International Fly Fishing Film Festival,” 4 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Award-winning films showcase fly fishing adventures, stories, and global angling culture on the big screen. $15. sunflowertheatre.org
Story Through Song MasterClass, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Interactive workshop helps beginning performers deepen emotions, storytelling and presence through music and voice exploration. $40.
HomesFund info session, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cortez City Hall, Council Chambers, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Presentation on community resources to assist homeownership. No registration required. Free.
Summer Adventure Night, 4-7 p.m. Montezuma-Cortez High School, 18 Sligo St. Free family event featuring bounce houses, food trucks and an FFA petting zoo. Sign up for the Summer Book It program, visit vendor booths and learn about district job openings.
Sunflower Theatre Fundraising Gala, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $50.
Celebrate Earth Day in Cortez, all day, by participating in a local cleanup. Free. Contact: Sascha Gallagher, sgallagher@helenoftroy.com. Details: squirrelcongress.com/earth-day.
Ute Mountain Utes: Circle of Culture, 2 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Join Ute Mountain Ute Tribal members as they share traditional knowledge, arts and lifeways. Free.
Prehistoric & historic Mitchell Springs, 1 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Explore Mitchell Springs’ rich prehistoric and historic past. Program includes guided field trip. Capacity limited. Free.
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.
Dance with grace and rhythm, times vary, Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. Beginner’s dance lessons with Jared and Martha Ann. Fees vary. Call or email for information. (970)560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com
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.
The Gifts of Grief, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Donations. On First Tuesdays of the month, learn new strategies for healthy caregiving. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com
Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr’s books “Jesus’ Alternative Path” and “The Tears of Things.” Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com
Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. 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 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, 6-7:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call (970) 564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com.
American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Ute Mountain Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Free. The monthly meeting is for members and prospective members. Details: (970) 565-8151.
Comedy Improv Jams, second and fourth Tuesdays through August, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., $20, Learn an improv skill. Register: sunflowertheatre.org
Centering Prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Free. A weekly space offered for quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Every Wednesday. Details: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
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.
Book Club, 5-6 p.m., First Thursday, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All are welcome. hroe@cortezco.gov.
Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this third Thursday community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun! Details: shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/.
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 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.
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. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call 970-564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
Self-Care for Caregivers, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church 515 N. Park St. Donations. Third Thursdays of the month. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans lunch, 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.
Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, every third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 9:45 a.m., meeting at 10:30 a.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: dtownley@centurynet.net
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon to 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 two-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.
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: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com.
Ranching for profit, all day. Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21176 Road S. Two-day workshop continues April 11. $50. Contact: Call (970) 508-0674 or email hdcd.manager@highdesertconservation.org.
“Arc of Time” opening reception, 4-7 p.m. Sundog Gallery, 107 W. Grand Ave. Exhibition of original paintings and monotype prints by Taos artist Randall LaGro featuring his signature blend of “dreamlike” and “spontaneous abstraction and poetic realism.” On view through June 15. Free. Details: sundoggallery.com or (970) 533-4034.
Chasing Ghosts: A Bike Ride with Butch Cassidy and His Wild Bunch, 2 p.m. Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave. Historian Andrew Gulliford and Brett Davis explore Butch Cassidy’s legacy and bikepacking the outlaw trail. Free.
Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026, 10 a.m., 150 Grand Ave., Mancos. Hosted by the Mancos Creative District. Celebrate burros through art and interaction. Free. Contact (970) 769-8429, events@mancoscreativedistrict.com or burrofest.com/.
Mesa Verde Writers Conference, all day. Deer Hill Expeditions, 516 N. Mesa St. Three-day conference for writers of all experience levels featuring workshops, faculty-led discussions and community gatherings through Friday, Sept. 4. Cost varies. Details: mesaverdewriters.org.
Wildbelly Fermentation Fest, 9:30 a.m. Mancos Community Center. Wildbelly brings together fermentation enthusiasts and expert teachers for a two-day event. $30-$240. Details: wildbellyfermentationfest.com.
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.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 211 W. First St. Weekly storytime for children and families. (970) 533-7600.
Fridays at the Library, 9 a.m., Public Library, 211 W. First St. Drop-in program with activities for all ages. (970) 533-7600.
Tuesday Morning Birders, 8 a.m. Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.
Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary’s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. to 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.
San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Bring your advice, share your techniques, meet other anglers every third Wednesday. Details: (505) 320-4238 or SJFFF505@gmail.com.
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