The Dolores Star encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@doloresstar.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Star at 882-4486.
Spiritual Healing Sessions with Catherine
Catherine Stefanavage has served as a bridge to the Spirit World and Divine Healing for over 24 years. She will be in Dolores on Saturday, Oct. 20 and is taking appointments from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. at the Dolores Healing Space, at 102. S. 4th. Cost is $30 for a 30-minute session. Call 575-915-2884 for reservations. Walk-ins are welcome as available. For more information contact 970-882-2386 or 970-882-3032.
Indoor flea market Saturday and Sunday in Mancos
There will be an Indoor Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday, beginning this Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Flea Market will be held at the Old Hardware Store, 192 S. Main, across the bridge and just past The Absolute Bakery. Everyone is welcome to come sell, browse and buy! Spaces are available 12x12 for $12 for both days. Call 749-9320 for more information. Be sure to leave a message if no answer and your call will be returned.
Fall food drive taking place at the Dolores Christian Child Care
The Dolores Christian Child Care will have a Fall Food Drive on Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Please drop off nonperishable food to the Dolores Christian Child Care, 902 Hillside, Dolores. All food will be given to the Dolores Churches with food pantries. Call 882-2446 for more information.
Miniatures on display at Cortez library
The Four Corners Miniatures Club is currently displaying their miniatures and doll houses at the Cortez Public Library. The display will be up until the end of October. The club welcomes new members. Brochures are available at the library. Douglas Mays display of his cartoons continues through the end of October. Douglas is donating half of his sale proceeds to the library. The library is located at 202 N. Park St., Cortez, and may be reached by calling 565-8117.
Bingo night will be Oct. 30 in Dolores
The Dolores Rotary Club will kick off their annual bingo season by sponsoring a bingo night on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Dolores Community Center located at 400 Riverside Avenue. A light supper and dessert will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. for $5 with bingo following at 7 p.m. Cards are $1 per game or $10 for the evening. All proceeds will benefit the Dolores Boosters Club.
The Dolores Rotary Club meets at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Ponderosa Restaurant. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. The public is invited to attend our meetings.
For further information please contact Dave Sanford at (970) 882-7428.
Chamber/Dolores Library to host Quickbooks class
Dolores Chamber and Dolores Public Library co-host an introduction to Quickbooks class Tuesday Oct. 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a ½ hour brown bag lunch. Region 9 Colorado SBDC and Ft. Lewis College are also sponsoring this event. Topics will include
How to get through the set up process, creating an effective Chart of Accounts, Small Business Accounting, Strategies for managing cash flow and how to make paying bills less painful. E-mail Lynn Asano Asano_L@fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7009. You do not have to be a chamber member to participate.
Book your booth space at the Christmas Bazaar now
Ruby Gonzales is taking applications from local artists and craftsmen and women for the Christmas Bazaar, which will be Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Dolores Community Center. Spaces are limited and a booth space costs $20. Contact Ruby Gonzales at 882-7717 for more information.
Local Author Lowell F. Volk will be at book signing event
Lowell F. Volk will be at a book signing event on Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, 318 E Main St, Cortez. Volk, a resident of Pleasant View, CO, will be available to sign copies of his book, Luke Taylor: Westward Bound.
In Luke TaylorWestward Bound, Luke races against time, Union soldiers, and bounty hunters on his way to join a wagon train in Independence, Missouri. With only a packhorse, a few days supply of food, and a stowaway dog, Luke heads west on a tense, adventure-filled journey of survival. Luke TaylorWestward Bound takes readers along on a thrilling quest for freedom, peace, and ultimately, revenge.
Volk is also the author of Trevor Lane and the Civil War.
The Colorado Civil Rights Division would like to invite all interested parties to two Public Forums. The forum will be an informal discussion on civil right issues facing Colorado. Same day; October 25. 2012 _ 1 to 3 pm at First National Bank Conference Room, 2258 E Main Cortez, Colorado 81321and at 6 to 8 pm at The Ute Mountain Casino Conference Room 3 Weeminuche Dr at Yellow Jacket_ Towaoc, Colorado 81334
Refreshments will be Provided ; or more information contact: Shayla Malone at (303)894-7805 Shayla.malone@dora.state.co.us
Dolores State Bank to host after hours event
You Are Invited Dolores Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Hosted by The Dolores State Bank, 101 S 6th Street, Dolores on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us for food, drink, and fun!
Center of Light presents Conscious Movie Night, Sun Come Up
On Friday, October 26, at 7:00pm at the Sophia Peace Center, 19581 Road 31, Dolores, CO 81323. (In Dolores turn left on 11th at the Riverside Gas Station, go 1.8 miles. Look for the large sign with the dove, on the left.)
How is climate change affecting the world? Follow some of the worlds first environmental refugees, the Carteret Islanders, as they leave their remote island chain in the South Pacific Ocean in search of livable land. Finding a war-torn Bougainville 50 miles across the open ocean, continuing their way of life becomes challenging.
If you have ever walked out of a movie theater affected by a powerful film, movie nights at the Center of Light are for you! These events provide a way for people to talk about inspiring movies on a deeper level and how they affect our lives, our attitudes, our perceptions. Its also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people! These events are free, and if you would like to give a donation, we will send it to an organization thats truly helping the world. To RSVP or to find out more information, contact Rev Meira Leonard at 882-2123