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Cortez
Friday, Oct. 9
Ska band The Casual Fridays at Blondies, in Cortez, 9 p.m. No cover. Details: 739-4944.
The Cortez Special Olympics Bowling Team’s silent art auction, at The Farm Bistro, 34 W. Main St., Cortez. Team artwork is up, and bids are accepted till 3 p.m. Help the team get to the regionals in Grand Junction. Donations welcome. Call 565-3834.
Saturday, Oct. 10
DJ Smash plays club music at Blondies, in Cortez, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Details: 565-4015.
The League of Women Voters 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.
The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project’s 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.
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.
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 four riders may enter. Register: 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.
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? Become a volunteer at Hospice of Montezuma. The hospice hosts 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 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.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society holds its board meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library at 202 N. Park St. Discussion includes group’s finances, assistance programs, and fundraising efforts. All are welcome to attend. Details: (970) 565-PETS/7387.
Southwest Open School for Fall Fest 2015, 3-7 p.m., 401 N Dolores Road in Cortez. Music, chili cook-off, contests, games and dedication of the SWOS garden. Free; volunteers and donations welcome. Details: 565-1150.
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.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s 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.
Herb Folsom plays live music, at the Cortez Farmers Market with Beth Wheeler. He has a new CD out. Details: 970-533-7943.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Hip hop from Fort Collins with Qbala, Kind dub crew, and more at Blondie’s in Cortez. Early show starts at 6 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 Blondie’s in Cortez. 8 p.m. No cover. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween in downtown Cortez, 12:30-4 p.m. Registration for Costume Contest, with prizes, at 12:30 p.m., contest at 1 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center. Then join Trick or Treat Parade, followed by a Pumpkin Festival beside Moose and More. Games, face-painting, photo booth. Tickets: four/$1, 24/$5, 50/$10, 120/$20; each activity is 2 tickets. Details: 970.565.9075.
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, 7:30 a.m. until sellout through October in the County Courthouse parking lot at 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 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, 259-0122.
Second Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team, meets at 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.
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, second Tuesday of every month. Details and summer locations, 970-882-4770.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors, meets in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital, 6-8 p.m. The public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.
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. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 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 Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle’s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Sunday
The Cortez Fire Protection District’s 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.
Every Monday
The Four Corners Community Band, meets 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: Fawn at 882-2522 or www.fourcornerscommunityband.com.
Every Tuesday
Free medical care, 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.
Every Wednesday
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’s 9-week course on sustainable and profitable farming, 6-8:30 p.m., Sept. 9 through Nov. 4, at First National Bank of Cortez. Details: www.dolorescd.org or Judy at 970-565-9045 x118. Space is limited, so register soon.
St. Paul’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Learn traditional songs children learn in Sunday school with piano, dulcimer, percussion, Orff instruments and some acting and dance moves. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.
Every Thursday
Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.
Elks Bingo, new hours, beginning at 7 p.m. Eat, play and visit.
Every Friday
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. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.
Dolores
Saturday, Oct. 10
The Dolores Chamber of Commerce’s Harvest Festival, at Flander’s Park, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food, crafts, live music. The Tomlynns play 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.
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.
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.
Every Tuesday
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron, meets 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.
Every Wednesday
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.
Mancos
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3
Friday, Oct. 9
First Science Friday of the school year, Mancos Public Library at 10-11:30 a.m. (grades K-2) and 1-2:30 p.m. (grades 3 and up). Learn about bees from the Four Corners Beekeepers Association and the Montezuma School to Farm Project. Details: Amy at 533-7600.
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-11
Dennis Brazeal benefit clinic for Medicine Horse Center, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the center, 40700 Road J in Mancos. Cost: $25 to $124 per day. Register: Lynne Howarth at 970-533-7403 or www.medicinehorsecenter.org.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Mesa Verde National Park, Sunrise Tour of Balcony House. Tickets at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St., Cortez. The tour is 90 minutes and limited to 25 people. Cost: $15 per person.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Indie Lens Pop-Up Film “Stray Dog,” 6 p.m. at Mancos Public Library. Film screening followed by community discussion.
Friday, Oct. 16
Mancos Valley Distillery presents MamaLaya. Doors open at 4 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. Cover charge: $3. “Tastes Like Friday” cocktails will be served.
Saturday, Oct. 17
The Mancos Common Press presents Matt Neff, director of the Common Press, for a public lecture and slideshow presentation at 4 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
Monday, Oct. 19
Basic Computer Classes, 6:30-8 p.m. at Mancos Public Library. Sign up at the circulation desk. Bring your laptop (Mac or PC) or borrow one of the library laptops. All about cloud storage.
Friday, Oct. 23
Montezuma County Democrats present the film “Merchants of Doubt,” 7 p.m. Mancos Public Library 211 E. First St. Doors open at 6 p.m.. Learn how scientists misled the public for four decades on tobacco, acid rain, the ozone hole and global warming.
Friday, Nov. 13
Science Friday at Mancos Public Library, 10-11:30 a.m. for grades K-2 and 1-2:30 p.m. for grades 3 and up. Details: Amy at 533-7600.
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 Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets, at 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.
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
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
Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.
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.
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.
Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Every Tuesday
Kids storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years old.
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
A free class for Spanish speakers, 10-11-30 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Work to improve your English skills.
Durango
Thursday, Oct. 8
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen’s monthly meeting: at 7 p.m. at Bayfield Town Hall. Guests welcome. A San Juan Hot Shots firefighter will discuss GPS apps. Details: www.4cbch.org, 970-749-0316 or cathyroberts08@gmail.com.
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites public to its meeting, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Dr. Tim Maxwell presents “The Place In Between: Casas Grandes, the U.S. Southwest and Mesoamerica.”
Sunday, Oct. 11
The movie “Death of Place” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College. This film presents a message of archaeological conservation and preservation. The public is invited to attend this free showing.
Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black conducts a workshop, at Fort Lewis College, with a focus on how to transform field survey forms into final forms for the Colorado database. Register with Tish Varney at tishvarney@att.net before Oct. 7.
Friday, Oct. 16
The Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave. Durango, exhibits black-and-white photos by Roman Loranc titled “Secretive Beauty.” Show and continues through Dec. 2. Artist reception 5–8 p.m. Details: openshuttergallery.com.