People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to [email protected]. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published.
Thursday, Feb. 13
The public is invited to join the Dolores Public Library for wine an chocolate and to learn about volunteer opportunities on the Library Board on Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 882-4127 or email [email protected].
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Pine River Senior Center in Bayfield. Guests are encouraged to attend. This month's topic is Horse Anatomy by Dr. Ben Hufnagel. For more information, visit www.4cbch.org or contact Pat Amthor, chapter president, at 970-382-0980 or [email protected]
Saturday, Feb. 15
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will hold a breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 15 at the Ponderosa in Dolores. Mike Preston, General Manager of the Dolores Water Conservancy District will discuss "Snowpack's, kayaks, water taps and seepage facts" For more information, call 564-0708.
Sunday, Feb. 16
The Anasazi Heritage Center presents David Mattson, of Yale University, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. for his presentation "Lions in Your Back Yard." Free to the public. Contact the Center at 882-5600 for information on upcoming events or go to its website at www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ahc.html
Monday, Feb. 17
Four Corners Nine Twelve & TEA Party group is hosting a vetting of Senatorial Candidate Ken Buck. This is an opportunity for local voters to meet and question to decide their voting preference at the Elks Lodge in Cortez on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Mr. Buck is running for the U.S. Senate seat occupied now by Mark Udall.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Jim and Karen Mischke present the Cheetah Conservation fund, a non- profit in Namibia that is engaged in saving the cheetah on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Gallery at the Cortez Cultural Center. Educational videos highlight the successful program and are a good fit for children and families. Free to members, $5 all others. Call 565-1151 for more information or visit www.cortezculturalcenter.org
The SJMA, San Juan National Forest and BLM Tres Rios Field Office will offer a program to become a Forest Service Junior Snow Ranger at the Chicken Creek Cross-Country Skin Area on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Snowshoes will be available for children' adults that need snowshoes must pre-register by Feb. 19. For ages 4 and up, accompanied by an adult. To signup or for more information, call Gabi at 759-1170.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Debbie and Clay Caldwell will present their recent trip to Peru at the Dolores Public Library on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. They will share their adventures hiking the Salkantay Trail, visiting Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Lake Titicaca. For additional information, call Dolores Public Library at 882-4127.
Saturday, Feb. 22
The Bridge Emergency Shelter will have their 7th annual Soups of the World on Feb. 22 beginning at 5 p.m. with dessert auction beginning at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. in Cortez. Tickets cost $10 and kids under 12 are free. This year, soup bowls made and donated by Southwest Open School Students will be sold for an additional $10. If you are interested in donating a homemade baked good, call 565-9808.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
The Dolores Rotary Club will sponsor a bingo night at the Dolores Community Center on Feb. 25. Proceeds will benefit the Mancos students traveling to Costa Rica for a science trip March 31 - April 7. Bingo kicks-off with a dinner of Frito pie chili and dessert, for a $5 donation, starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bingo at 7 p.m. For further information, please contact Tom Seymour at 799-7708 or Laurel Rematore at 564 -1241.
Friday, Feb. 28
Dr Robert: the Beatles Tribute Band comes to the Dolores Community Center on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Admission is $10, with kids 12 and under free. Local jazz funk band Afrobeat Minions open the show. Dress in your best '60s and '70s garb! All ages are welcome, bar for 21 years and older, food concession by The Pie Maker. This is a fundraiser for sound improvements for the Dolores Community Center. Call Heather at 970-739-4646 for more details.
Through February
The 20th Annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run-Bike Event will be held April 26 and is now open for registration. Register by visiting www.cortezculturalcenter.org. The Center also seeks health conscious organizations to sponsor the event. Call 565-1151 for more information.
Saturday, March. 1
The Dolores Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Spring Banquet on March 1 at the Dolores Community Center with a Cash Bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. This year's theme is Mardi Gras. There will be music by the AfrobeatMinions and a silent auction to benefit the Dolores High School Scholarship fund. Tickets are $30 with a table of 8 selling for $210 and are available at the Dolores Chamber and Visitors Center. Call 882-4018 for more information.
Sunday, March 9
Little League Baseball is now open for registration. Super Saturday registration will take place at the Cortez Recreation Center on Feb. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or at Hibbett Sports on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baseball is open for ages 4 to 15 as of April 30. Cost varies from $55 to $105 according to age. To save money register by Feb. 15, registration closes March 9. Registration forms can be downloaded from cortezlittleleague.com or picked up at the Rec Center, Hibbets, or the Super Saturday events. For more info call 560-3029 or email [email protected]
