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CortezTuesday, Dec. 10
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 7 p.m., Cortez United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
Trinity Lutheran Church Advent Services, 6 p.m., soup supper 5 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Through Friday, Dec. 13, Saturday, Dec. 14
Cortez Cultural Center toy drive, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, Cultural Center gift shop, 25 N. Market St. Accepting donations of new unwrapped toys or cash for the annual American Legion’s Toy and Candy Giveaway until Dec. 13. Ute Mountain American Legion Post 75 toy and candy giveaway, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 14. Details: 565-1151.
Friday, Dec. 13
Benefit dinner and auction for the Archuleta family, 5 p.m., Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21176 County Road S. Details: bit.ly/36K066t, Lucy Butler at 560-8840 or Tammy Hooten at 560-1100.
Not Your Average Holiday Movie series “Die Hard,” 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $7. Details: www.sunflowertheatre.org.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Local holiday pop-up shop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Local artisans and makers will display quality handmade items for sale. Details: 565-1151, ext. 13.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Holiday Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., north entrance to City Market. Bakers may drop off goodies starting at 9:30 a.m. Early drop-offs may be made at XTROV Realty, 444 E. Montezuma, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13. Bake, buy or donate and help local pets. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Lighthouse Baptist Church presents Songs of the Messiah, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church, 11502 Highway 145. Light refreshments available before the service. Invitation to the community to worship with us as we sing praises to the Messiah and celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Details: 565-9302.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
“How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe” series topic “Is compassion inherited or learned behavior?” 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Trinity Lutheran Church Advent Services, 6 p.m., soup supper 5 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Kemper Elementary Christmas programs, 5:30 p.m. for K-2, 6:30 p.m. for 3-5 grades, at M-CHS, 418 S. Sligo St.
The Cortez Adult Education Center winter GED/HSE Graduation ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Osprey Packs Headquarters, 800 N. Park St. Details: 564-7004.
Thursday, Dec. 19
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. A discussion of the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, upcoming fundraisers and other plans for 2020. All are welcome. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Vigil with lessons, carols, and Eucharist, 5 p.m., corner of North and Elm. Light reception to follow. Details: 565-7865.
Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day service, 9 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
29th annual Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Free. Donation accepted. Volunteers needed for set up and clean up. Details: Cortez Cultural Center at 565-1151.
Monday-Friday
Nondenominational silent meditation, 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
First Monday
Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building, Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or [email protected]. Bring a beverage.
Southwest Cowboy Church, Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.
First Tuesday
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Diabetes support group, 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
First Wednesday
Recent Spouse Loss support group, 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting, 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, [email protected] or 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.
Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour, 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting, 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. Details: 570-5755.
Montezuma County Democrats meeting, The People’s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting, 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: [email protected].
First Friday
Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
Disabled American Veterans meeting, with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.
First Saturday
Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, monthly meeting. Details: contact [email protected].
First and Third Saturday
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.
Second Tuesday
Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, 7 p.m., happy hour 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Mayor’s office hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting, 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or [email protected].
Second Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Women meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free supermarket tours, noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.
Estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: [email protected]. Details: (303) 588-2695.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings, 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Third Monday
High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.
Third Wednesday
Critical Conversations series, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or [email protected].
Fourth Tuesday
Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: [email protected] or (800) 521-6968.
Fourth Wednesday
Cancer education and support group, 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.
Fourth Thursday
Local Resource Support Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Every Monday
SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System, 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.
Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women, 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or [email protected] or Zandra at 764-0920 or [email protected].
Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: [email protected] or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.
Every Monday and Thursday
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
Every Tuesday
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Cortez Public Library Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 565-8117.
Divorce Recovery 13-week class with Rock Springs Church, 6 p.m. Sept. 3-Dec. 3, Rock Springs Church, 32233 U.S. Highway 160. $15. Childcare provided. Details: 570-7775 or 778-0689.
Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion building, 420 N. Harrison St.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, [email protected].
Master’s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons, 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Rec Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.
Every Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday Activities Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Details: 565-8117.
Mini med video presentations, noon-2 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Limited seating. Details: register online at www.formstack.io/23C07.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.
Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance, 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 799-2183.
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: (435) 414-4733.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Café, Child care provided.
Every Sunday
Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.
Simply A Course in Miracles, 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or [email protected].
Dolores
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Storytime with Santa, 6–8 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies and holiday tales. All ages. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Bryan Maddox will speak about his book “Kairos: A Healing Journey,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn about his methods of fighting against the “external chaos” and healing individuals, relationships and communities. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Santa at the Renew Thriftstore, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 96 Central Ave. Holiday specials, visit with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies.
Christmas at the Galloping Goose, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., See Santa arrive by firetruck with friends at the Dolores Fire Station. Goodie bags, free cookies and hot chocolate, photo opportunities and short rides on the Galloping Goose train, bonfire, and Dolores tree lighting ceremony about 5:30 p.m.
Christmas lights decorating contest, 6 p.m., Dolores Chamber of Commerce. Prizes awarded for first- and second-place prizes to the best business and best residential holiday lights. Prizes range from Empire Electric account credits to store gift certificates. A panel of judges will choose favorite light displays.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Santa to a Senior Angel Tree Program, to adopt a senior in need by picking up a wish card on the Christmas Tree at the Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Pick up cards after Nov. 28, return a gift by Dec. 22. Turn in gifts at the Ponderosa by Dec. 22. Blankets, coats, grocery cards, slippers and gloves needed.
TUESDAY, DEC. 31
Dance to live music by Anthem, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Riverfront Bar and Grill, 1319 Railroad Ave. $5 cover. Details: 570-1693.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Suzanne Butterfield at (404) 374-6558.
Fourth Tuesday
The 4Corners Republican Women meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.
Every Tuesday
Help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.
The Dolores Rotary Club meeting, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or [email protected].
Every Wednesday
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. Details: 882-4127.
Bible studies, 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.
Third and Fourth Thursday
K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting, 7 p.m., at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.
Every Thursday
Recovery Support Group meeting, for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.
Every Sunday
Unitarian Universalists meeting, 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; www.fourcornersuu.org.
Mancos
Friday, Dec. 13
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 7 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Mancos Valley Chorus Christmas Concert, “Christmas Dreams,” 3:30 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Ye Olde Fashioned Christmas Day 2, the second of a two-day holiday celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Mancos. Free. Carriage rides, chili tastings in downtown galleries, a scavenger hunt, winter holiday pop-up market, Raven Song music at Raven House Gallery and an Ugly Sweater Contest at Fenceline Cider. Details: [email protected].
First Saturday
Teen Café Nights, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and www.mancoslibrary.org/teen-news-and-events.
Second Saturday
Geeks and Gamers, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older, Cards Against Humanity.
Second Tuesday
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. First come, first served.
Third Friday
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Every Tuesday
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.
Knit or crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults welcome. Free. Bring supplies. Register: www.mancoslibrary.org; 533-7600, ext. 206; or [email protected].
Every Wednesday
After-school program for grades 1-5, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.
Every Friday
Science Fridays, 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Outdoor Adventures, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Farmington
Wednesday, Dec. 11
The Great Russian Nutcracker, 7 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $29-$69. Details: www.fmtn.org/CivicCenter or (505) 599-1148.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Audubon Christmas Bird Count, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. Birders of all experience levels welcomed. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Jingle and Mingle open house, 10 a.m.-noon, Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road. Free. Santa, crafts, refreshments. Details: (505) 599-1184 or www.fmtn.org/Recreation.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $8-$18. Details: www.fmtn.org/195/Civic-Center (505) 599-1148.
Friday, Dec. 20
Annual Christmas lunch, 11:45 a.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. $3-$6. Details: (505) 599-1380 or www.fmtn.org/BDSC.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Simple bird feeder making class, 1-3 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. $1. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Performance by M-Pact, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $20-$28. Details: www.fmtn.org/CivicCenter or (505) 599-1148.
Saturday, Dec. 28
New Year’s mandala: A gift for our wildlife event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. Create a New Year’s mandala by arranging colorful seeds for birds and animals. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Durango
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill 25th anniversary community event, 6-9 p.m., Seasons, 764 Main Ave. $40. No RSVP required.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Community Compassion Outreach Christmas celebration, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Schneider Park, north of the Ninth Street Bridge on Roosa Avenue. Details: Donna Mae at 236-2313.
