September
Call for artists and vendors for Mancos Valley Balloon & Artfest, which runs Sept. 26-27. Details: 970-533-7434 or www.chamber@mancosvalley.com.
The Unlimited Learning Center is enrolling students through September to earn a GED, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 640 E. Second St., Cortez. Details: 970-565-1601.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
PEAK Parent Center will be at Cortez High School on Sept. 23 from noon to 2:30 p.m. to present a workshop on "The Road to a Good Life: and how to get what you need for parents and young people with disabilities ages 14-26. Free. Sign up at www.peakparent.org/events/road-good-life-how-get-what-youneed or call 719-531-9400 or 800-284-0251. Register before Sept. 16.
Thursday, Sept. 24
For Pets' Sake Humane Society holds its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group's finances, pet assistance programs, Fall Yard Sale, vaccination clinic and other fundraisers. All are welcome to attend. Details: (970) 565-PETS/7387.
"Religious Liberty" is 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. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.
Acoustic Old Timey Open Jam Session at the Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos, at 6 p.m. Jam session open to listeners and players. Free, but donations are appreciated.
Saddlemaker Lisa Skyhorse, Mesa Verde artist in residence, gives a free presentation of her art on at 5:30 p.m. on the covered porch at Far View Terrace.
Friday, Sept. 25
Mancos Valley Distillery presents The Porchlights. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m. The Porchlights have released five CDs, and the sixth is currently in production. Check them out at: http://porchlights.20m.com/index.html. "Tastes Like Friday" cocktail specials will be served.
"Courage To Be You," the seventh annual celebration of women, at the Shiprock Youth Complex, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free on-site registration and lunch for registered participants. Details: 505-215-0814.
Karaoake and dance music by DJ Butterfly Effect at Blondies, 9 p.m. Details: 565-4015.
Friday-Saturday, SEPT. 25-26
For Pets' Sake Humane Society's Fall Yard Sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cortez Plaza Shopping Center, 2200 block of E. Main St. Donations accepted at the building, Sept. 24, 3-6 p.m. Call for early drop-offs and large item pick-ups: (970) 565-PETS/7387.
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27
Mancos Valley Balloon Festival & Street Fair, downtown Mancos, Colo. Balloon rides, live music, carriage rides, our "Pilots & Heroes" BBQ dinner, and more. Proceeds benefit: Operation Second Chance and Medicine Horse Center. To schedule a balloon ride, contact Bobbi at 970-560-0203 or bobbib203@gmail.com. Vendor spaces available. Details: Marie, 970-533-7434 or chamber@mancosvalley.com
Saturday, Sept. 26
National Public Lands Day, held this year at Phil's World, hosts a "Trasher Hunt." Adults, motorized/non-motorized and youth volunteers are encouraged to sign up. Lunch, T-shirt, trash bags, buckets and any tools will be provided. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, eye protection such as sunglasses and gloves. Register by Sept. 24. Details: Kathe Hayes, kathe@sjma.org or 385-1310.
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents a lecture by Dr. Steve Lekson at 7 p.m., at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Lekson will discuss Chaco, Cahokia, and Postclassic North America. The lecture is free and part of the Four Corners Lecture Series.
The Mancos Valley Veterinary Hospital plans a low-cost vaccination clinic in conjunction with the Mancos Valley Balloon Festival, 9 a.m. to noon at Boyle Park's Large Pavilion. Dogs must be on leashes, cats in carriers.
Four Corners Miniature Club, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with members from Durango, Cortez and Mancos, at the Cortez Senior Center. Make mini- pumpkin houses for Halloween for a show Oct. 10 at Mancos Public Library. Details: Rachel at 882-4573 or Mac at 533-1525.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Community Open Forum for MCHD Hospital Building Project, Mancos Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Details: Email contact@swhealth.org or call 970-564-2040.
Friday-Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 4
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents its first concert of the season - The San Juan Symphony with a guest conductor and an international cello soloist, at the new M-CHS auditorium. Season tickets are on sale at 2 p.m. Details: Joyce Stevenson, 565-4757 or Lindsay Havran, 565-7676.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Community Open Forum for MCHD Hospital Building Project, Dolores Community Room, 6-8 p.m. Details: Email contact@swhealth.org or call 970-564-2040.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Tryouts for solos in the annual Messiah Sing-In are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 512 North Park, Cortez. The Sing-In will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 6. Details: 970-564-9458.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Ride of the Ancients, Parque de Vida, 400 N. Mildred, Cortez. Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance (SCCA) and Southwest Memorial Foundation (SWMF) launch the first area century ride. Register at www.rideoftheanicents.com. Volunteers needed. Contact Diane McBride at diane.mcbride@swcocanyons.org or 970-560-1643.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Community Open Forum for MCHD Hospital Building Project, Elks Lodge in Cortez, 6-8 p.m. Details: Email contact@swhealth.org or call 970-564-2040.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Do you like to read, crochet, or visit? Consider becoming a volunteer. Hospice of Montezuma is hosting a Volunteer Orientation from 6-7:30 p.m.and Specialized Training on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon. Light meals will be served. Details: 970-565-4400.
Friday, Oct. 23
Montezuma County Democrats present the film "Merchants of Doubt," 7 p.m. Mancos Public Library 211 E. First St. How scientists misled the public for four decades on tobacco, acid rain, the ozone hole, and global warming.
Second Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Contact Karen for information at 970-560-2657.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6-7 p.m. Come to any or all sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Bring your own needles and yarn if possible. To sign up or for info, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
First Friday
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 Saturday
Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7-10 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library's big screen. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided!
Second Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Contact Karen for information at 970-560-2657.
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 Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meeting in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome. Information: 564-2146.
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.
Third Friday
Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, every third Friday from 7-10 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks too.
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 Thursday
The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.
The Mancos Historical Society meets at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., at 5 p.m. - a time change.
Every Tuesday
"Joyful Noise" Children's Choir starting in Mancos. Grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome. Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, corner of Bauer and Oak.
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.