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September
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.
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.
Cortez Lodge No. 133 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will lay a cornerstone at M-CHS at 5:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3
Music at the Mancos Brewing Co. celebrates one-year anniversary: Wake Up Laughing reggae, at 6 p.m. Friday; Kevin Frazier acoustic blues rock. at 3 p.m. Saturday; Last Nickel bluegrass, 6 p.m. Saturday. No cover charge.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Hip hop and MC battle with G-Life, DJ Pookie, LAM, and more at Blondies in Cortez, 9 p.m. Details: 739-4944.
Herb Folsom will play live music at the Cortez Farmers Market with Tony Littlejohn. He has a new CD out. Details: 970-317-9242.
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.
Free Consumer Education Class, noon–1 p.m. at District Court, 109 W. Main St. in Cortez. Details: Colorado Legal Services 970-247-0266.
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.
Hip hop with Sammy Warm Hands, dubldragon, Ogar Burl, and more at Blondies in Cortez. Details: 739-4944.
Friday, Oct. 9
Ska band The Casual Fridays at Blondies in Cortez, 9 p.m. No cover. Details: 739-4944.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Christian Women’s Celebrations Event, “An Autumn Surprise,” at noon at the Baymont Inn, at Main and Hawkins streets. Catered lunch $15/person, including room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Music by Southwest Singers. Speaker Lorraine Wickstrom. Free admission for first-timers and teachers. Details: cwcfunevents@gmail.com or 560-1824.
The Dolores Chamber of Commerce hosts the Dolores Harvest Festival at Flander’s Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food, crafts, live music. The Tomlynns will be playing from noon – 2 p.m. For details of a free vendor booth, contact the chamber at 970-882-4018 or visit www.doloreschamber.com for a vendor application.
DJ Smash plays club music at Blondies in Cortez, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Details: 565-4015.
The League of Women Voters will meet at 9 a.m., at the Community Room of the Hospital Annex Building at 20 S. Market St. in Cortez to learn about the hospital expansion plan. Bring brunch items to share with participants. Coffee and juices will be provided.
Herb Folsom will play live music at the Cortez Farmers Market with Beth Wheeler. He has a new CD out. Details: 970-317-9242.
The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project hosts a free social,10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Cortez Middle School’s Garden & Orchard, at Maple Street and U.S. 160. Donations accepted. Activities: apple contest, music, kids activities, pie walk, cider demos and samples. Details: montezumaorchard.org, Facebook or 565-3099.
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. Individuals and teams of up to 4 riders may enter. Register at www.rideoftheanicents.com. Proceeds benefit SCCA’s mission Montelores Cancer Care Fund. Volunteers needed. Contact Diane McBride at diane.mcbride@swcocanyons.org or 970-560-1643.
Mesa Verde National Park hosts a Sunrise Tour of Balcony House cliff dwelling. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 1 at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. in Cortez. The tour is 90 minutes and limited to 25 people. Cost: $15 per person.
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.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Love on a Hanger’s 5th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show, at Four Seasons Greenhouse. Show starts at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Cancer Coalition. General Admission $15; VIP Seating $30. Tickets available at Love on a Hanger or at bitly.com/LoveHanger. Details: 970-565-9075.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Simone Sanchez & The Machine, at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. to midnight. $5 cover at door. All ages. Details: 739-4944.
The Mancos Common Press presents Matt Neff, director of the Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania, for a public lecture and slideshow presentation at 4 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society hosts a low-cost dog & cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. A portion of each package will be donated to For Pets’ Sake. Info: 970-565-PETS/7387.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Hip hop from Fort Collins with Qbala, Kind dub crew, and more at Blondies in Cortez. Early show starts at 7 p.m. All ages. Details: 739-4944.
“Immigration” 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.
Friday, Oct. 23
Live music with one-man band Rob Webster, at Blondies in Cortez. 8 p.m. No Cover. More info: www.robwebstermusic.com.
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.
November
Southwest Art League member Saralynn Risenhoover is a featured artist at the Cortez Recreation Center.
Monday-Friday
Free nondenominational silent meditation in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m., at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.
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, to schedule an appointment.
Saturdays
The Cortez Farmers Market runs 7:30 a.m. until sellout through October in the County Courthouse parking lot at the of Main and Elm streets. Fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food and beverages, plants, crafts, story time and live music – all produced in Montezuma and Dolores counties.
First Monday
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday every month at the Cortez Elks Lodge. More info: 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. The program for Aug. 4 will be information to increase your knowledge of various “fancy” feet for your sewing machines. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Sine Skags at 719-850-0923.
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.
First and Third Tuesday
Children Wanted! St. Paul’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir meets 4 to -4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Learn traditional, upbeat songs children usually learn in Sunday school with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, a few Orff instruments and some acting and dance moves. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.
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 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
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.
The Southwest Art League meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information and summer locations, call 970-882-4770.
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.
Second Thursday
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 Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-4 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 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
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 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.
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 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.
FOURTH SUNDAY
KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice) 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Info: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.
Last Wednesday
Bereavement Support Group for anyone dealing with a sudden, accidental, suicidal or traumatic death event at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Info: 565-4400.
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 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.
“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.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.
Every Wednesday
GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy, a free, accredited online high school, is enrolling for upcoming school year (now through Sept. 10th) and informational sessions every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new location at 215 N. Linden St. Suite D. Details: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer – 12:15 – 12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
The High Desert Conservation District offers a 9-week course on sustainable and profitable farming, 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 9 through Nov. 4, at the First National Bank of Cortez. Details: www.dolorescd.org or Judy at 970-565-9045 x118. Space is limited so register soon.
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
“Still Learning” is the September theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Story at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome to join in for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Details: 970-565-8117.
Country music and dancing for residents at the Cortez Senior Center, 7–10 p.m.
Elks Bingo. New hours, beginning at 7 p.m. Come eat, play and visit.
Every Friday
Little Legs Adventures, for toddlers and preschoolers, at Denny Lake in Cortez at 10-11 a.m. on July 24, 31 and Aug. 7. Kids will learn about local critters, explore the natural world, read related books and have fun with friends. Pre-registration is encouraged. Details: Email gabi@sjma.org or call 759-1170.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.
“Bereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma. Call Sunny for information and location. 565-4400.