Free legal clinic to be held at Mancos library
A free legal clinic for people who have no attorney, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Mancos Public Library at 211 West First Street in Mancos.
By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims and civil protection orders
Walk-ins are welcome, and everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
Upcoming dates are June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
Kaleidoscope continues activities
Gentle yoga basics with Keneen is at 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Yoga all levels with Keneen is at 10:30 a.m. to noon. The first class is free and drop ins are $12 and sign-in is encouraged. Register online at www.YogiKeneenDC.com.
Also, Zumba with "Coco" Chanelle, all levels is $5. The classes are Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Indoor flea market ongoing
The Mancos Flea Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Hardware Store, 192 S. Main, across the bridge and just past The Absolute Bakery. Everyone is welcome to come sell, browse and buy. Spaces are available - 12'x12' for $15 for both days.
Call 749-9320 for more information. Be sure to leave a message if there is no answer and your call will be returned.
Farmers Market opens
The Mancos Farmers Market opens June 27 in Boyle Park, with fresh produce and other goodies, local music, and children's entertainment. Growers and vendors are needed; call Carrie Baikie at 759-2540.
Lions, giraffes and hippos
Join Mancos resident Nicole Mosher as she shares a visual and cultural tour of her recent visit to Kenya, Switzerland and Italy. Enjoy amazing up-close pictures of African wildlife and have the opportunity to live vicariously as she shares her experiences in far-off cultures. Thursday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Light refreshments will be provided.
Roscoe Acoustic Blues and Swing Duo
The Roscoe Acoustic Blues and Swing Duo will be performing at the Mancos and Cortez Farmers Markets. They will be in Mancos on Thursday, June 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and in Cortez on Saturday, June 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. They will also be participating in the "Luau in the mountains" at Parque De Vida on Sunday, June 30, starting at 12:30 p.m.
Irrigation water to be turned off
The Board of Directors of the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Co. announce that the irrigation water will be turned off for the season on Friday, June 28. Shareholders are urged to keep their stock ponds full and not wait until the last day as it may run out a couple of days earlier.
Hearing Health Event
Free hearing screenings and speech evaluations offered on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come by to ask questions, receive advice, or find out if you or a loved one suffer from hearing loss. Call (970) 459-1179 to schedule an appointment or simply stop by for bakery treats and information. Lawrence Speech and Hearing. 515 Grand Avenue in Mancos.
Celebrate local music at Mancos library
Join the Mancos Public Library on Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m. for an informal celebration of the library and local music. We will be featuring talented musicians from all over the Mancos Valley with a variety of styles, including a special performance by violinist and Opera Lafayette conductor and artistic director, Ryan Brown and violinist and Director of the Stanford Baroque Soloists, Anthony Martin. Ryan and Anthony have been performing together on historical fiddles for years in various orchestral and chamber groups. Local homemade pies will be available for sale by the pie or by the slice. Suggested donation for attendance is $10 per person, all proceeds will benefit the Mancos Public Library.
For more information or to be a part of this event, contact the library at 533-7600.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 5231 will hold their July meeting on July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Post Home, 36 Grand Ave., Mancos.
Their regular meeting date is the first Thursday of the month, which falls on July 4, so to allow the members to celebrate our nation's independence with their families, the date has been changed. Questions may be addressed to President Janet Lobato at 560-4679 or Secretary/Treasurer Queenie Barz at 749-9320.
Women's small business conference
The Fourth Annual Southwest Colorado Women's Small Business Conference will take place Friday, July 13, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango.
Female entrepreneurs are invited to join the Colorado SBDC Network for educational seminars, one-on-one consulting, valuable networking opportunities and informative speakers.
Training topics will include marketing, sales and social media, strategic planning, the Colorado Healthcare Exchange, accounting and finances, funding options and more.
For more information or to register, log onto www.coloradosbdc.org.
The early registration fee is $45; it goes up to $50 after June 29. Scholarships are available.
Vacation Bible School to be held
Mark your calendar! Write it down! Tell your parents! Vacation Bible School is coming to First Baptist Church in Mancos July 15-18, 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 through sixth grade.
Call Pastor Rick at 533-7634 for more information.
Teen writing group meets on Wednesdays
Local writer Suzanne Strazza, in partnership with the Mancos Public Library, will be leading a writer's group for teens ages 13 to 19.
This group will meet at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
No previous writing experience is needed.
There will be no homework or required writing for this class; it is merely to explore ideas and how to get them onto paper.
For more information, call MPL at 533-7600.
Teen Computer Club at Mancos library
The first Wednesday of each month at 5 to 6:30 p.m., teens will meet in the Community Meeting Room at the Mancos Public Library to work on various computer projects.
All meetings will have hands-on experience with digital devices, disassemble, build, etc.
At times, they will have regional computer geeks visit. They will answer questions on specified topics, such as animation, robotics, game development hacking, etc.
Call for more information at 533-7600.