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CortezThursday, Nov. 28
Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser, sponsored by For Pets’ Sake Humane Society. Registration 9 a.m., Parque de Vida Pavilion. One-mile fun run/walk for people and pets 10 a.m. $20, includes T-shirt and prizes. Costumes encouraged. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Annual community Thanksgiving dinner, noon, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Volunteers and donations needed. Meal service requests due by Nov. 25. Details: 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Hampstead Stage’s “Oliver Twist,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Seats are first-come, first-served at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Donation: disposable diapers. Details: 970-565-8117.
The Four Corners Board of Realtors’ Parade of Lights, Dec. 7 on Main Street, Cortez. Theme is a salute to hometown heroes. Entry form at any local real estate office or (970) 565-8408 ext. 115. Entry forms also are available at The Journal, 8 W. Main St., and at the-journal.com. For a printed entry form, see Page .
Sunday, Dec. 8
Annual Messiah Sing-in, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Suggested arrival for choral singers: 5:30 p.m. Local soloists and chamber orchestra. All welcome. Details: 564-9458.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 7 p.m., Cortez United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.
Friday, Dec. 13
Benefit dinner and auction for the Archuleta family, 5 p.m., Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21176 County Road S. Details: bit.ly/36K066t, Lucy Butler at 560-8840 or Tammy Hooten at 560-1100.
Saturday, Dec. 14
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Holiday Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the north entrance to City Market in Cortez. Bakers can drop off their goodies starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Early drop-offs can be made at XTROV Realty (444 E. Montezuma behind City Market) on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake, buy or donate and help our local pets. Details: (970) 565-PETS/7387.
Thursday, Dec. 19
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. A festive discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, upcoming fundraisers and other plans for the New Year. All are welcome! Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
29th annual Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Free. Donation accepted. Volunteers needed for set up and clean up. Details: Cortez Cultural Center at 565-1151.
Monday-Friday
Nondenominational silent meditation, 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
First Monday
Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building, Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or vangim@monteloresecc.org. Bring a beverage.
Southwest Cowboy Church, Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.
First Tuesday
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Diabetes support group, 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
First Wednesday
Recent Spouse Loss support group, 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting, 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, montezumagop@gmail.com or 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.
Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour, 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting, 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. Details: 570-5755.
Montezuma County Democrats meeting, The People’s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting, 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: vfwpost5231@gmail.com.
First Friday
Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
Disabled American Veterans meeting, with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.
First Saturday
Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, monthly meeting. Details: contact montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com.
First and Third Saturday
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.
Second Tuesday
Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, 7 p.m., happy hour 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Mayor’s office hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting, 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Second Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Women meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free supermarket tours, noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.
Estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: erin@fone.net. Details: (303) 588-2695.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings, 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Third Monday
High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.
Third Wednesday
Critical Conversations series, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
THIRD SATURDAY
Dance to live music at the Lewis Grange No. 406, 7-11 p.m., 20659 Road W., Lewis. $10 for adults, $15 per couple; kids free. Snacks provided. Details: Mark Wilson at 739-6622.
Fourth Tuesday
Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: jcuesta@colegalserve.org or (800) 521-6968.
Fourth Wednesday
Cancer education and support group, 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.
Fourth Thursday
Local Resource Support Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Every Monday
SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System, 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.
Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women, 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 764-0920 or communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com. Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.
Every Monday and Thursday
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
Every Tuesday
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Cortez Public Library Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 565-8117.
Divorce Recovery 13-week class with Rock Springs Church, 6 p.m. Sept. 3-Dec. 3, Rock Springs Church, 32233 U.S. Highway 160. $15. Childcare provided. Details: 570-7775 or 778-0689.
Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion building, 420 N. Harrison St.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Master’s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons, 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Rec Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.
Every Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday Activities Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Details: 565-8117.
Mini med video presentations, noon-2 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Limited seating. Details: register online at www.formstack.io/23C07.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.
Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance, 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 799-2183.
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: (435) 414-4733.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Café, Child care provided.
Every Sunday
Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.
Simply A Course in Miracles, 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or coloradoacim@gmail.com.
Dolores
Thursday, Nov. 28, Sunday, Dec. 22
Santa to a Senior Angel Tree Program, to adopt a senior in need by picking up a wish card on the Christmas Tree at the Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Pick up cards after Nov. 28, return a gift by Dec. 22. Turn in gifts at the Ponderosa by Dec. 22. Blankets, coats, grocery cards, slippers and gloves needed.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Make Dolores Shine, a community Christmas decorating project with Dolores Rotary Club and the Dolores Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m., Flanders Park behind Town Hall, 420 Central Ave. Donate decorations, lights, money and time. For family, kids, friends and neighbors. Cookies, lemonade, tea and Christmas music. Details: www.doloreschamber.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Dolores Rotary Christmas Lights fundraiser, 6 p.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Appetizers, ham dinner, sides and a dessert auction. $10 per person, students half off, children 5 and younger free. Adopt a hillside letter for $25 or a wreath for $50. Details: Send checks to: Dolores Rotary Club, PO Box 1082, Dolores, CO 81323.
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7
Friends of the Dolores Library holiday book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Books, games, cook books, artwork, home decor and more.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Dolores Community Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Fifty vendors, door prizes and Santa at 11:30 a.m. with treats. Details: Ruby Gonzales at 882-7717.
The Ginger Jar Christmas sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 202 Fourth St. Snacks, refreshments and 25% sales.
Dolores Outfitters two-year anniversary celebration, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Hunting, camping, hiking, fishing, water sports and pet supplies. Free chili at noon.
Dolores River Brewery Arts and Crafts show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Local artists will have pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, crazy hats, handmade wreaths and more for sale. Live music by members of the Last Nickel band. Refreshments.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Storytime with Santa, 6–8 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and holiday tales. All ages. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Bryan Maddox will speak about his book “Kairos: A Healing Journey,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn about his methods of fighting against the “external chaos” and healing individuals, relationships and communities. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Santa at the Renew Thriftstore, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 96 Central Ave. Holiday specials, visit with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies.
Christmas at the Galloping Goose, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., See Santa arrive by firetruck with friends at the Dolores Fire Station. Goodie bags, free cookies and hot chocolate, photo opportunities and short rides on the Galloping Goose train, bonfire, and Dolores tree lighting ceremony about 5:30 p.m.
Christmas lights decorating contest, 6 p.m., Dolores Chamber of Commerce. Prizes awarded for first- and second-place prizes to the best business and best residential holiday lights. Prizes range from Empire Electric account credits to store gift certificates. A panel of judges will choose favorite light displays.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Suzanne Butterfield at (404) 374-6558.
Fourth Tuesday
The 4Corners Republican Women meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.
Every Tuesday
Help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.
The Dolores Rotary Club meeting, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com.
Every Wednesday
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. Details: 882-4127.
Bible studies, 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.
Third and Fourth Thursday
K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting, 7 p.m., at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.
Every Thursday
Recovery Support Group meeting, for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.
Every Sunday
Unitarian Universalists meeting, 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; www.fourcornersuu.org.
Mancos
Monday, Dec. 2
Rosa Belongs Here petition launch and open house, 4-7 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave. Refreshments, community and signing of Rosa’s districtwide petition to Rep. Scott Tipton to reconsider sponsoring her private bill. Details: www.rosabelongshere.org.
Thursday, Dec. 5
League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, 7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. Program presented by state Sen. Mike Foote on National Popular Vote.
Friday, Dec. 6
Ye Olde Fashioned Christmas Day 1, the first of a two-day holiday celebration, 5-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library and downtown galleries open late for shoppers. Rudolph Run, carolers from Mancos Valley Chorus, tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Mancos Community Center. A Christmas movie on Day 2, Dec. 14. Details: anne@mancoscreativedistrict.com.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Mancos Valley Dragonfly Preschool open house, 9 a.m.-noon, Mancos Valley Dragonfly Preschool, 7844 Road 41. Snacks, tea and coffee served. Enrolling 3-5-year-old children. Details: www.dragonflypreschool.org.
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 3:30 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave.
Upper Road 42 Water Association meeting, with discussion of the possibility of providing domestic water to residences from Road N north to the Forest Service Boundary along County Road 42, 3 p.m. Details: 529-6011 or kellyridge707@gmail.com
Friday, Dec. 13
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 7 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 3:30 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Ye Olde Fashioned Christmas Day 2, the second of a two-day holiday celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Mancos. Free. Carriage rides, chili tastings in downtown galleries, a scavenger hunt, winter holiday pop-up market, Raven Song music at Raven House Gallery and an Ugly Sweater Contest at Fenceline Cider. Details: anne@mancoscreativedistrict.com.
First Saturday
Teen Café Nights, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and www.mancoslibrary.org/teen-news-and-events.
Second Saturday
Geeks and Gamers, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older, Cards Against Humanity.
Second Tuesday
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. First come, first served.
Third Friday
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Every Tuesday
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.
Knit or crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults welcome. Free. Bring supplies. Register: www.mancoslibrary.org; 533-7600, ext. 206; or kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Every Wednesday
After-school program for grades 1-5, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.
Every Friday
Science Fridays, 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Outdoor Adventures, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Durango
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Panel discussion, the Electoral College or the National Popular Vote Compact: What is right for our community? It’s 5:30-7 p.m., Fort Lewis College, Center for Southwest Studies Lyceum Room 120. Panelists: Colorado State Sen. Mike Foote ( Boulder County), La Plata County Clerk Tiffany Parker, Dr. Benjamin Waddell (Fort Lewis sociology).
Thursday, Dec. 5
National Popular Vote Town Hall sponsored by League of Women Voters La Plata County, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Colorado State Sen. Mike Foote (Boulder County), the legislative sponsor of National Popular Vote bill, SB 42, will discuss campaign to ensure every person’s vote for the presidency is equal. Details: www.lwvlaplata.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Ute Mountain Casino, Towaoc. Spaces are available. Details: Jeannie at 560-3754 or Helen at 560-6931.
Farmington
Saturday. Nov. 30
Holiday Downtown Art Walk and Small Business Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Art walk; all-day Small Business Saturday, Downtown darmington. Details: www.farmingtonnm.org/events/holiday-art-walk-small-business-saturday.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Christmas Electric Light Parade, 5:45 p.m., Main Street, downtown Farmington. Free. Details: (505) 325 0279.