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Tuesday, Feb. 17
Mardi Gras pancake supper to benefit Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St., 4:30-7 p.m. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and a drink. Cost: $7.50, kids $4 and families with two adults and two or more kids $20. At 6 p.m. there will be a pancake-flipping race featuring local “celebrities.” Info: (970) 565-7865.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
The Southwest Colorado Green Party will hold a special meeting on from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Building, 10 W. Main Street, Cortez. All are welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Free Small Claims Clinic at 5:30 p.m. in the Justice Building at 601 N. Mildred Road in Cortez. Info: 564-5029, 8 a.m.–noon; 564-5073, 1–5 p.m.
“Islam” will be the topic at the next “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe” conversation. Meet at St. Barnabas Church at 6:30 p.m. Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865.
Mancos Public Library offers an advance screening of “American Denial,” a film by Llewellyn Smith, Christine Herbes-Sommers, and Kelly Thomson, at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
The annual Lewis-Arriola Community Center Chili and Cornbread Supper and Pie Auction begins at 6 p.m. at the community center, 21176 Road S. This is the primary fundraiser for the center, to offset expenses. Door prizes of groceries and gasoline. Tickets available at the door – $5 each or five for $20 – or can be purchased from Chan (560-4782), Carol (882-7816) or Don (882-1273).
Reception and Exhibit Opening for Outdoor Museum on the Ground at Lowry Pueblo, 5–6:30 p.m. at the Anasazi Heritage Center, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores.
Saturday, Feb. 21
League of Women Voters hosts legislators. Sen. Ellen Roberts and Rep. Don Coram provide the program for the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County at 1:30 pm at the Dolores Public Library. They will discuss current happenings in the state Legislature. Free and open to the public. Contact Eleanor Kuhl at 970-564-0708.
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents an evening of jazz, 7 p.m. in the M-CHS auditorium. Local flugal horn player Bob Newnam and local musicians celebrate this American form of music. Tickets available at the door: $10/adult, $5/youth; SWCC season ticket holders get in free. Call Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson at 565-4757.
Eat dinner ($5) and play Bingo ($10) with the Dolores Rotary and benefit the local Veterans Outreach Center. Place: Dolores Community Center Dinner at 6:30 p.m., with Bingo at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26
A presentation about the book “The Wild Wisdom of Weeds” will be given at 6:30 p.m. at Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., Mancos. Local author Katrina Blair and Mancos artist Jaime Becktel will present a slideshow of the 13 essential plants for human survival featured in the new book. Blair will share edible treats made from the recipes included in the book. Becktel will talk about rendering the drawings for the book.
Friday, Feb. 27
A public screening of the documentary “To Light a Candle” will be held at the Cortez Journal meeting room at 5:30 p.m. with soup and sandwiches. The documentary will be shown at 6:30 p.m. followed by a discussion. Learn about the persecution of Baha’is in Iran that led to the development of an underground university. Free. Info: 970-565-8222.
The Mancos Distillery hosts the hard-driving swing and variety of WE-4, now with the percussion of Mike Bordeman. Music begins at 7 p.m., with $3 cover.
Through February
Oil paintings by Joe Slaughenhoupt, of the Southwest Artists League, are on display du ring February at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Plant and Animal Adaptations at Mesa Verde National Park, 9 a.m. to noon. Explore how animals and plants survive in winter. Ages 7 to adult. Call 970-529-4631 for reservations. Fee: $10 per vehicle.
Leading Edge Business Management and Planning course, by the Small Business Development Center. Master essential skills needed for starting, managing or growing a business. Through April 25 (every other Saturday) 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Cortez Welcome Center. To register, call Mary Shepard at 970-247-7009; for details, Cindy Dvergsten or Mike Rich at 970-882-4222.
Today is the deadline to pay the first half of your 2014 property taxes. Postmarks through March 2, 2015, will be accepted. If you have any questions concerning your taxes please call 970-565-7550.
Friday, March 6
Mancos Valley Historical Society variety show will present the play “The Cowboy Kidnapping Mystery” at Mancos Opera House. Part of the annual Mancos Melt celebration. Benefits historical society youth projects, historic renovation and a museum fund. Tickets on sale at the Mancos Visitors Center.
Live music by Last Nickel at the Columbine, AKA “The Avenger Bar,” at 9 p.m. 123 W. Grand Ave. Mancos. Special snacks and Super Hero/Heroine costume contest.
Saturday, March 7
Winter Plant Identification Hike at Mesa Verde National Park, 9 a.m. to noon. Join the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society on a hike to learn how to identify plants in winter. Recommended for high school age to adult. Call 970-882-4647 for reservations. Fee: $10 per vehicle.
The annual Millwood Follies at the Millwood Junction Restaurant, 101 Railroad Ave., Mancos. Doors open at 4 p.m. Plenty of fun until the acts start at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served until 10:30 p.m. The beneficiary of the follies is Mancos Valley Pay It Forward.
Saturday, March 21
The Cortez Farmers Market invites vendors to its spring meeting at 2 p.m. at the SW Memorial Hospital’s Physician Bldg., at 20 S. Market St., Cortez. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Topics will include a financial and manager’s report, a review of 2014 and rules and regulations, and instructions and timelines for vendor applications. Info: Theresa at theresaincortez@gmail.com or call (970)565-3123.
Saturday, March 28
Dinner and A Movie at the Mancos Grange. Come have your “Aha Moment” about Permaculture and the abundance it can bring to life and enjoy a Curry Dinner at the same time. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. with movies to follow. Info.: 970-759-2724. A $5 donation is suggested.
Mondays And Fridays
Cortez Public Library offers one-on-one computer and tech tutoring. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, 202 N. Park in Cortez, to schedule an appointment.
First Monday
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meets at noon at 2409 E. Empire, Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., Dolores. The program for the March 3 meeting will be demonstrations of: two step binding and disappearing pinwheels. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.
The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet at the Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6–7 p.m. Come to any or all the sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Limited knitting needles and yarn are available, so bring your own if possible. To sign up or for information, visit www.mancoslibrary.org or call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets 3:30–5 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets at 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others. Free. Call Registered Dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
First Friday
First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8–9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.
Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or any chronic illness at noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Discuss options with other caregivers. Lunch provided. Info: Elaine at the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 259-0122
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library, 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets at 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.
The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. Anyone interested in area history is welcome.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners, each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.
Second Thursday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at various locations, 5–7 p.m. Call 565-3414.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets at 7 p.m. at various locations. Woodworkers welcome, beginner to expert. Call Rick, 533-7180.
Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh’s on Veach and Main St. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.
Third Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association – Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle’s, 801 E. Main St. Call chapter president Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or any chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez. Discuss options with other caregivers.
Third Thursday
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.
Dolores secondary PTO meets at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston’s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Third Sunday
The Cortez Fire Protection District holds CPR and First-Aid certification classes at 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and First-Aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four students. Call 970-565-3157 to register.
Fourth Monday
The Southwest Center for Independence Potluck Lunch Group meets at noon, 2409 E. Empire St., Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk’s Lodge. Info: 565-2197.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron’s monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.
Last Wednesday
Suicide Support Group, 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Info: 565-4400.
Every Monday
The Four Corners Community Band meets 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at the corner of Market and North Street. New members welcome. Call Fawn at 882-2522 or visit www.fourcornerscommunityband.com.
Every Tuesday
The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.
Free medical care, Tuesday 1 – 1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule, or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.
The Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., continues the Little People Seasonal Storytime, at 10:30 a.m. The program follows the Mancos Re-6 schedule; runs through May. Children ages 2-6 will be taught songs, verses and stories. A craft is offered. Free. Call the library at 533-7600 or visit www.mancoslibrary.org.
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. 903-6153
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness, using the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children may attend the craft at 11:15 a.m.
Free Community Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation appreciated. Call 565-3709.
Weekly weigh-ins available with the Waist Management Group, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., 343 E. Main St., Suite 300, Cortez. Free. Info: Berta at 565-9515 or 739-6014 after 4:30 p.m.
Country music and dancing for residents at the Cortez Senior Center, 7–10 p.m.
Overcomers Outreach bridges the gap between 12-Step recovery groups and churches of all denominations. Christ-centered and Bible-based. Evangel Assembly of God, 209 W. 5th St., Cortez. 6:30 p.m. Call James, 303-519-7523.
Elks Bingo. New hours, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come eat, play and visit.
Every Friday
Friendship Social Group, 1 p.m. at Beny’s Diner, 640 S. Broadway, Cortez. For those looking for support with finding friends and social activities after a loss, or need a break as a caregiver. Sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library.
“Bereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma. Call Sunny for information and location. 565-4400.