Mancos might be small, but the town does holidays big. In celebration of Halloween this weekend, there are several events competing for you and your costumes’ attention.
On Oct. 30, Mancos Valley Distillery is kicking off Halloween weekend with the Mountain Funk and the Cliff Dwellers.
At Mancos Brewing Company on Halloween night, catch some live music by local band The Afrobeatniks with special guest, Jaime Becktel.
If you want to jump on the mic yourself, head to the Columbine Bar for karaoke and a costume contest. For those under the legal drinking age, the Mancos Public Library is getting local kids in the spirit with mask-making, face painting, “freakish mystery boxes” and homemade chili.
The Mancos Lions Club is also hosting a family-friendly Halloween Party at the Community Center, featuring food, games and a silent auction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hospice preparing pancake supper
In non-Halloween related news, Hospice of Montezuma is gearing up for its annual Pancake Supper benefit on Nov. 6. Aside from the all-you-can eat pancakes, bacon and eggs, the main draw is the quilt quction. Talented ladies at Dolores Mountain Quilt Guild made a special “mystery quilt” from quilt squares and scraps donated by the family of the late Kay Paquin-Sanders. Dolores Mountain Quilt Guild, in turn, donated the completed “mystery quilt” to Hospice of Montezuma to raffle off at the pancake benefit. Tickets for the event, which will be held at the Cortez Community Annex, are available by calling hospice at 970-575-4400 or online at hospicemontezuma.com. Prices are $3.50 for children, $7.50 for adults, and $20 for families.
Lions Club hosts open house
On Nov. 7, the Lions Club is hosting an open house at the Community Center as part of its’ Lions International Peace Poster contest. The contest has students ages 11 to 13 drawing up their visions of peace. Mancos art teacher Kim Russell is coordinating at the school’s participation in the contest, the result of which, will be displayed at the aforementioned open house in the Visitor’s Center community gallery.
Library presents ‘Autism in Love’
On Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m., Mancos Public Library presents a free screening of the documentary film “Autism In Love.”
In “Autism in Love,” four adults open up their personal lives as they navigate dating and romantic relationships. Eye-opening, first-person portrayals show that despite many challenges faced by those with autism, love can find a way. Through these stories, we see that autism isn’t a one-size-fits-all disorder, and just like neurotypical people (those without developmental disabilities), those on the spectrum also experience the complexity, heartache, and joy that all come when making a romantic connection.
“Autism in Love” was called “affectionate but clear-eyed” by The Hollywood Reporter. A community discussion will follow the screening, and resources about supporting those with autism will be available.
More information: www.mancoslibrary.org.
Ladies at SCCC Salon get to work
The SCCC Salon is open for business. Make an appointment today to get your hair cut, trimmed, styled, colored or permed. Call 564-6270 to make your appointment today.
Last week, cosmetology students offered free pink nail polishing in honor of National Medical Assistants Recognition Week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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