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Cortez
Thursday, Dec. 10
Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library. The first book is Wendell Berry’s “The Gift of Good Land.” Are there books you’ve loved and want to share? Questions? Call Marianne at 565-1664.
“How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe” conversation, 6:30 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church. Discussion of the movie “The Mission.” Questions required. Details: 565-7865.
Friday, Dec. 11
Enrollment deadline for the Colorado Master Gardener Program, an 11-week, CSU Extension course that focuses on non-commercial, home gardener. Classes are six hours every Thursday (9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) from Jan. 28 through to April 7, 2016. Details: 970-565-3123.
Live party rock and funky blues with State 38, 8 p.m. at Blondies, 45 E. Main St., Cortez. No cover.
Saturday, Dec. 12
The Animas Museum’s Victorian Christmas Tea, 1 p.m. Tickets are limited and $15 for members, $20 for non members. To purchase tickets call the Museum at 970-259-2402. The Museum is located at 3065 W. 2nd Avenue.
The League of Women Voters meet, 10:15 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library for a showing of the two-hour film “Iron Jawed Angels,” an award-winning depiction of young activists who put their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote in the 20th century. Bring a snack item to share. Young women are encouraged to learn how they gained the right to vote.
“Rock Slide” & the Cortez Elks Lodge annual Christmas Celebration, open to singles, couples and company groups. RSVP by Dec. 7 for dinner, choice of 3 entrees, $35 for dinner and dance,or $12 for the dance. Happy hour at 6:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Prize: autographed guitar. Details: (970) 565-3557
Thursday, Dec. 17
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s festive monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, Holiday Bake Sale and other fundraising efforts. All are welcome. Details: (970) 565-PETS/7387.
The Cortez Fire Protection District’s blood and food drive, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., in the back parking lot. Give blood through United Blood Services, and donate non-perishable food items. Food donations go to the Good Samaritan Center, and all donations stay in your local community.
Friday, Dec. 18
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Rob Webster, 8 p.m. at Blondies, 45 E. Main St. in Cortez. Prizes for ugliest sweaters. No cover. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com or 565-4015.
Saturday, Dec. 19
“Just in the Nick O’ Time Christmas Boutique”, fundraiser for the Southwest Center for Independence, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center/Annex, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. Six-foot table rental for general artists, $25; for consumer artists, $15. Details: ilcortez@swilc.org or 970-570-8001. Website, swilc.org.
Healing spirits hosts annual sobriety New Year’s pow wow, Sun Ute Gym, Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio. Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with social dances all day long. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Art/crafts and community booths available. Details: healingspiritsinrecovery@gmail.com.
Holiday Bake Sale to benefit For Pets’ Sake Humane Society, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Market North entrance. Drop off baked goods Saturday starting at 9:30 or Friday, Dec. 18 at Netforce PC, 1630 E. Main St. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. Details: Catherine, 739-9854.
DJ P.A.’s annual Naughty or Nice party, 9 p.m. at Blondie’s 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Dress naughty or nice for specials and door prizes. Details: 739-4944.
Sunday, Dec. 20
The Christmas play, “What if Jesus was born in 2015?” Live on Bethlehem JC-TV, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church. 500 N. Washington. Free lunch and white elephant gift exchange to follow. Details: 970-565-3709.
Thursday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick, Jr. at 7 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.
Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church with special music and bell choir. All are welcome.
Friday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day services at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick Jr., at 9 a.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.
Thursday, Dec. 31
Blondie’s annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball, 9 p.m. at Blondie’s, 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Music by DJ P.A.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Amazing Authors Tour with Pam Houston, author of “Cowboys Are My Weakness,” 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.
Through Jan. 29
Children’s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through January. Dates: Currently through Jan. 29, 2016. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org. Also visit kivacharter.org
Monday, Feb. 8
Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Amazing Authors Tour with John Christian Hopkins and David Feela, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library. Hopkins is author of “Twilight of the Gods,” and Feela is author of “How Delicate These Arches.”
Wednesday, March 9
Amazing Authors Tour with Steph Davis, author of “High Infatuation,” 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.
Wednesday, April 6
Amazing Authors Tour with Luci Tapahonso, author of “Saanii Dahataal,” 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.
Wednesday, May 18
Amazing Authors Tour with Kevin Fedarko, published in “The Best American Travel Writing,” 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.
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 computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.
First Monday
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets, 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, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, 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 Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.
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, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.
First Friday
Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
The Disabled American Veterans’ monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.
Second Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 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. History buffs welcome.
The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Second Thursday
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Third Tuesday
The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, For Families following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.
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 chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez.
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, 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. Register: 565-3157.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.
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. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.
Last Wednesday
Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.
Every Monday
The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or 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.
Montezuma County Health Department offers flu shots, 9 a.m. to noon through November at walk-in clinics. Open to adults and children. Details: 565-3056.
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.
St. Paul’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, a Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.
Every Thursday
“November is more than just Thanksgiving,” is the November theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30 a.m. the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Schedule: Friendly Monsters Revisited, Nov. 5; Elephants, Nov. 12; International Games Day, Nov. 19; closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. Details: 970-565-8117.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. December schedule: Whales, Dec. 3; Tick Tock Day, Dec. 10, Candy Cane Day, Dec. 17. Details: 970-565-8117.
Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, with progressive pot, split pot and regular pot winners. Doors open 5:30 with food and beverages; first game at 7 p.m. Big-screen giveaway Dec. 17, with a free ticket given each week to all paying bingo players over the age of 18
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, Dec. 19
Running Out of Road plays its high-energy contemporary bluegrass, at 8:30 p.m. at the Dolores Brewery. Admission is $10.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Dolores Rotary Club’s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Secondary PTO. Details: Chris Trusler at 970-570-9425.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
The Dolores Rotary Club’s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.
Tuesday, March 9
The Dolores Rotary Club’s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Greater Action. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Sine Skags at 719-850-0923.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets, 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, Dec. 11
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ “Snowflakes and Other Wintry Things,” its free holiday concert, 7 p.m. at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand.
Community Holiday Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Town staff and elected officials prepare and serve a free holiday dinner.
Saturday, Dec. 12
The Mancos Valley Chorus’ “Snowflakes and Other Wintry Things,” its free holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand.
Christmas Social sponsored by the Mancos Valley Historical Society, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at historic Wrightsman House.
The Mancos Conservation District’s annual meeting of landowners, 6 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 Grande Ave., Mancos. RSVP at mancoscdl@gmail.com or call 970-560-5638.
Mancos Valley Distillery presents Justin Brown, and is acoustic rock. Doors open at 5 p.m., and music starts at 6 p.m. Cover: $3
SUNDAY, Dec. 13
Second Sunday Holiday Supper, 5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Lookout Grange. All are welcome, no admission, potluck dishes and donations encouraged.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
Holiday Lunch Feast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mancos School cafeteria.
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Absolute Bakery and Cafe.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Absolute Bakery and Cafe.
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Absolute Bakery and Cafe.
First Thursday
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets, 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos. Will open at 5:30 for a neet-and-greet, entertainment and food provided.
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 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 Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets, 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.
Third Monday
The Mancos School District Re-6 Board of Education meets, 7 p.m., 395 W. Grand Ave., Room 503, Mancos. Work session at 6 p.m.; special meetings as needed.
Third Wednesday
Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.
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 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.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, 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, 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., new time of 5 p.m.
Every Tuesday
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.
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.
“Joyful Noise” Children’s Choir starting in Mancos, 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, corner of Bauer and Oak. For grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome.
Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8–12; opportunities to play computer-generated games.