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Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Friends of the Four Corners Free Press invite the community to honor 20 years of community service and award-winning journalism, on Friday, March 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. (Journal file photo)
CORTEZ
Friday, March 22

Community Award Show, 4-7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Friends of the Four Corners Free Press invite the community to honor 20 years of community service and award-winning journalism. Cash bar and appetizers; donations accepted at Dolores State Bank.

Saturday, March 23

Veterans Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Dove Creek Church, 630 College St., Dove Creek. Free breakfast for veterans, bring your spouses and children.

Wednesday, March 27

Women's Bereavement Group, 1–2:30 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.

Safety Strategies for Young Ladies, 5–7:30 p.m. Montezuma Cortez High School, 418 S. Sligo St., (auditorium). Free. Parents welcome, Senior Master Seargent Eric A. Combs presents a safety seminar developed specifically for young women who will be entering the workforce, military or college.

Thursday, March 28

Women's History Literary Festival, 5:30–7 p.m. Cortez Public Library 202 N. Park St. Free. AMA Publishing presents Literary Festival with 9 local best selling authors. Food and beverage provided. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov

Friday, March 29

Vietnam War Commemoration Luncheon & Car Show, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Join us for a day of fun -Thank a Vet-Cars on display- Delicious BBQ Lunch-Speaker-Pins. Details: (970) 565-3557 or cortezelks.com

Saturday, March 30

Pruning Workshop at Gold Medal Orchard, 1–3 p.m. Gold Medal Orchard, 17722 County Road J. Free to MORP members, $30 general public. Pruning Workshop at the Gold Medal Orchard. Register at the events page at montezumaorchard.org.

Sunday, March 31

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Elks, 12:30 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Join us for EGG-citing FUN: egg hunt, games, prizes, pancake brunch, Easter bunny photo-booth by ZU Gallery. Details: (970) 565-3557 or cortezelks.com

Monday, April 1

Senior Wellness Enhancement & Education Program, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.

Friday, April 5

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

Soups of Cortez Fundraiser, 4–6:30 p.m. Grace's Kitchen at Saint Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. $10/pint or $20/quart. Eight soups will be offered for pickup, reserve by April 1, at (970) 564-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org. Details: stbarnabascortez.org/events.

Saturday, April 6

Artist's Reception: Sarah Drummond, 3–6 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Featuring new watercolors and block prints along with decades worth of nature journals. The artwork (not journals) will be up from April 6-20. Details: (970) 529-3597.

Thursday, April 18

District Concert and Auction, 6 p.m. Montezuma Cortez High School, 418 S. Sligo St. Free. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. All District Band Night Concert and Auction, donations welcome. Details: mchs.band.marchingpanthers@gmail.com.

Friday- Sunday, April 19-21

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

Saturday, April 27

Vic Sundquist: Logger for Life, 2 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Free. Learn about our logging history through the life of a 103-year-old logger. Video and discussion. Details: (970) 516-1100; office@montezumamuseum.org; www.montezumamuseum.org

Saturday, June 22

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 and the RGS.

Saturday, July 27

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.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Spaghetti Fundraiser/Annual Meeting, 6–8 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. $10 /plate, members $8/plate. Enjoy a plate of homemade spaghetti then listen to the progress of the Heritage Museum.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Sweet Taste of Success, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Jack and Jude Schuenemeyers will tell of operations and efforts of MORP.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

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.

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.

Thursdays through May 30

Strengthening Families Class, 5:30 - 8 p.m. The Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn new skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.

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.

Every other Thursday starting March 21

Art Critique Circle, 5:30 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Bring in artwork for feedback by others who attend. Details: (970) 529-3597.

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. Details: (970) 565-4310.

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.

Third Sundays through April

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. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.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, Noon – 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. 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.

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, 6–7:30 p.m. County Annex building, 107 N. Chestnut. New session, waltz, starts March 6 runs for 4 weeks. Rumba in April. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Saturdays

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

DOLORES
Thursday, March 28

Winter Tales 2024, 6 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bethany Jorgenson, an author and digital nomad will share her travel experiences.

Saturday, April 13

Apple Grafting Workshop at Orchard Hub, 1–3 p.m. 13729 Road 29. $50 current MORP members, $60 general public. Apple Grafting Workshop at Orchard Hub. Register at the events page at www.montezumaorchard.org.

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
Friday, May 3

DEI and Cultural Humility Training, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave. Free. Facilitated by Resilient Colorado, this training brings a trauma-informed approach to equity and cultural humility. Details: desireeh@unitedway-swco.org

Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14

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

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
Saturday, April 6

Apple Grafting Workshop at EsoTerra in Durango, 1–3 p.m. EsoTerra, 558 Main Ave. $50 current MORP members, $60 general public. Apple Grafting Workshop at EsoTerra in Durango. Register at the events page at www.montezumaorchard.org

Wednesday, April 10

Advancements in Dementia Research & Care, 12:30–2 p.m. Durango Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Free. Program will offer disease information and updates on diagnostic and treatment advancements. Details: https://bit.ly/3v6npbE or (800) 272-3900.

Wednesday, April 17

Mock Plane Crash Emergency Training, 7–11:30 a.m. Durango-La Plata County Airport, 1000 Airport Road. Free includes lunch. Up to 75 volunteers will be needed to act as emergency situation patients; a few will be transported to the hospital as a part of the training exercise. Details: https://bit.ly/DGOform or (970) 382-6050.

Saturday, April 20

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes 5K, 9:30 a.m. Durango Rec Center, 2700 Main Ave. $30. First 100 people to register will get a FCA water bottle & bracelet. Prizes for top 3 male and top 3 female. Fundraiser 5K for 2024 summer camp scholarships for FCA high school athletes. Details: https://bit.ly/3T5wNW5 or call (970) 560-4105.

FARMINGTON
Tuesday, April 2

Marine Corps League Detachment 736 monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Contact for location. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Details: (505) 860-9971.

Saturday, April 13

Jazz Festival Workshop, Noon – 2 p.m. Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. Free. Chamber Music America, Northwest New Mexico Arts Council and ArtNM present a community sponsored music festival. Details: (505) 320-0615.

Jazz Festival Performances, 3–8 p.m. Orchard Park Plaza, 105 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Musicians Julia Keefe Trio, the duo Indigie Femme, Anderson Quartet, San Juan Jazz Society Combo, The Third Hour and Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra will perform live. Details: (505) 320-0615.

Wednesday, April 17

Heroes Hiring Heroes, 10 a.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.

Paonia
Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16

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

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