The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to [email protected]. 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 Journal at 565-8527.
Cortez library will offer 2nd basic computer course for beginners
The Cortez Public Library will present the second in the series of classes for those just beginning to learn to use computers. Computer Basics II will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the library, 202 N. Park Street.
This class will cover documents, folders, drives, saving and printing documents.
For more information, call Joanie at 565-8117.
Away We Go! is August theme for Storytime at Cortez library
Away We Go! is the August theme of Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Storytime is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for pre-school aged children and every Saturday at the Cortez Farmers Market beginning at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. The farmers market is located on the corner of South Elm and Main streets. Older children are welcome to join for the craft at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays. The Saturday Storytime will follow the same theme as the preceding Thursday.
This is part of the librarys Summer Reading Program. This years theme is One World, Many Stories. Reading logs for the summer are available at the library. There is still time to start or continue this incentive program as it runs through Aug. 21.
On Thursday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 6, well introduce Go Baby Go!. Animals Travel Too! will be the focal point for Thursday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 13. Next is Safari So Good on Thursday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Well wrap up the month with Staycation with Dora & Diego! on Thursday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 27.
Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness and uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program.
For more information, contact the library at 565-8117.
United Blood Services will hold mobile blood drives in area
United Blood Services will hold a number of mobile blood drives in the region, beginning with the first from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, hosted by Southwestern Cowbelles at 515 North Park in Cortez. From noon to 3:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, the Wrangler 4-H Club will host the Bloodmobile at 30100 U.S. Highway 160, also in Cortez. The Mancos Community will host the drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave., and Dove Creek Center will host the final event from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 403 W. Seventh St.
Anyone wishes to donate at any of the above area drives can call to set an appointment or get more information at 385-4601, or sign up online at www.bloodhero.com.
Hoelle will speak about the new Cowboy Culture in the Amazon
The Four Corners Lecture Series will present New Cowboy Tradition in Amazonia by Jeffrey Hoelle at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Hoelles talk will take place at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez.
Hoelle will speak about the explosive growth of the cattle industry in the Amazon and the vibrant cowboy culture that has arisen there. Much like their counterparts in the United States, Amazonian ranchers embrace the cowboy lifestyle. Rodeos, country dancing, and barbecue are all increasingly popular in the Amazon.
For more information, call 565-8975 or 800-422-8975.
Cortez Rendezvous hot air balloon fest will take flight, seeks volunteers
Cortez Rendezvous the gathering of hot air balloons from New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Colorado will fly from Parque de Vida, Cortez, (weather permitting) at 6:30 a.m. each morning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, there will be a free photography workshop given by Paul D de Berjeois at Ute Mountain Casino, and at 8 p.m. that night, there will be a balloon glow (weather permitting) also at Ute Mountain Casino.
The event is seeking volunteers to help as crew for the various balloons that will be in Cortez. When organizer Cooke See asks for crew, just step forward and she will assign you to a balloon. This is a family event, so plan to bring your family out and help crew a hot air balloon.. Be sure and wear tennis shoes, bring gloves and get ready for a great experience. This is a free event.
For more information, contact Cookie See at 505-977-2679.
Author Lowell Volk will sign copies of Luke Taylor: Westward Bound
Lowell Volk, a resident of Pleasant View, will be available to sign copies of his historical fiction book, Luke Taylor: Westward Bound, at two local events. The first will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., and the second will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Fahrenheit Coffee Roasters, 201 Grand Ave., Mancos.
In Luke Taylor: Westward 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 Taylor: Westward Bound takes readers on a thrilling quest for freedom, peace, and ultimately, revenge.
For more information, contact James Branscum at 888-361-9473 or [email protected].
Center of Light will have
meditative sunset labyrinth walk
The Center of Light will hold a meditative labyrinth walk at sunset to deepen your spiritual life, at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Sophia Retreat Center, 19681 County Road 31, Dolores.
This event is free, and all are welcome.
For more details and to RSVP, call Rev. Meira Leonard at 882-2123 or email [email protected].
Presbyterian Women will hold 2-day Back to School Rummage Sale
The Presbyterian Women will hold their Back to School Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, at the Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 350 S. Washington, across from Manaugh Elementary School.
There will be a large variety of treasures, including books, glassware, toys, jewelry, clothing, plants, electronics and more. Proceeds from the sale are used for mission projects.
For more information, contact the church at 565-7024.
Hospice will offer adult grief seminar, support event
Hospice of Montezuma will present the seminar Facing the Challenges after a Loved One Dies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez.
Bereavement refers to the period of time following the death of loved one. Know that the grief you may be undergoing is a normal and healthy expression of feelings. Hospice of Montezuma will provide an opportunity to express and work through those feelings in an environment where you will receive emotional support. The setting is enhanced by being with others who also are experiencing similar life transitions and loss.
Staff at this event will assist participants with family issues, feelings of loneliness, and stress management. Activities will focus on ways to move through the tasks of ones personal grief work. Participants will learn to understand common behaviors that are a consequence of loss, as well as acquire some new tools and resources for processing their loss experience.
This event is free and open to the public; lunch will be provided.
Call 565-4400 to pre-register or for more information.
Nietfeld will present astronomy program at Hawkins Preserve
A family-friendly astronomy program at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hawkins Preserve, at the south end of Cedar Street; head southbound on Cedar from Seventh, straight into Hawkins parking lot.
Astronomer Bill Nietfeld will be there with telescopes and laser pointer on hand to help the public identify stars, planets and other interesting features of the summer night sky. The sky will be dark and hopefully clear that night for ideal stargazing, so if possible bring a flashlight with a red lens to protect night vision. The Friends of Hawkins will be on hand with refreshments for an enjoyable star party. All are welcome to attend the program. The cost for adults is $5; $4 for members of the Cortez Cultural Center. Children are free.
For more information, contact Linda or Shawn at the Cortez Cultural Center at 565-1151.
First Baptist will hold worship, river baptism service on the Dolores
The First Baptist Church of Cortez will hold a one-time special Worship and River Baptism service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Bradfield Bridge on the Dolores River. There will not be services at the church building that morning, but interested people will meet there at 9 a.m. to carpool to the river, or for directions. The church is located at 100 N. Market.
There will be a potluck picnic following the service and baptisms. Everyone is invited to join us for worship and fellowship.
For more information or directions to Bradfield Bridge, call the church office at 565-6555.
Driver safety course will be offered by AARP
AARP will sponsor a driver safety course from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Calvin Denton Room in the Empire Electric Building, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez.
The course will review safe driving techniques as well as Colorado traffic laws. Completion of this course will qualify you for a discount on your automobile insurance. The course is available to all motorists whether or not they are members of AARP. A $12 fee for AARP members and a $14 fee for nonmembers is payable by check (no cash) to cover the cost of course materials. Bring your drivers license and AARP membership card, if you have one.
For more information or to register, contact Scott and Judy Aeschlimann at 565-3872.
Montelores Baptist Church will begin vacation Bible school
Montelores Baptist Church will host its vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12, at 18735 County Road 23.5 in Lewis (near the intersection of Colorado Highway 184 and County Road 23.5).
Rev It Up Full Throttle For God will be the theme for the week. Children ages 3 through high school are invited to join in the fun with games, crafts, stories and music.
For more information, contact Linda Foster at 565-3613 or Pastor Paul Gleason at 882-2418.
Lennsens 9 Breath Method Circle will explore breathing techniques
Charlotte Lenssen will conduct a free 9 Breath Method Circle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 E. Park St., Mancos.
Learn this breathing technique that will infuse you with enormous amounts of Qi. This breath work is used for healing yourself and helping others in their healing process. Doing this breath in a circle not only enhances your physical health and well-being; it also creates a vortex of energy with everyone in the circle, creating a concentration of energy that will amplify everyones frequency. This event is free, but donations will be accepted.
For more information, call 533-1100.
Local Salvation Army seeks volunteers, board members
The Salvation Army would like to invite the public to The Salvation Army Service Unit Meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Empire Electrics Calvin Denton Room, 801 N. Broadway.
The Salvation Army is looking for new board members and volunteers to help the local organization. Participants can see how the local Salvation Army helps the community and how people can be a part of it.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Sheila at 564-4228.
County will hold public workshops for Wildfire Protection Plan
Montezuma County is undertaking an update of the countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Five public workshops will be held throughout the county. Workshops scheduled are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the following dates and locations:
Wednesday, Aug. 10, Pleasant View Fire Station, U.S. Highway 491 in Yellow Jacket.
Wednesday, Aug. 24, Towaoc Community Center, 85 Sunset Blvd.
These workshops will identify the values that people should strive to protect though the update of the Montezuma County Wildfire Protection Plan, review the high-risk area maps for accuracy, and help residents become more prepared for wildfires. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the FireWise Council of Southwest Colorado.
For more information, contact James Dietrich with Montezuma County at 565-7402 or Rebecca Samulski with FireWise of Southwest Colorado at 882-2388.
George Geer Memorial Car Show honors Cortez soldier
The first George Geer Memorial Car Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, in Centennial Park, at Montezuma Avenue and Mildred Road beside the Cortez Public Library.
Participants can preregister for $25 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Blondies Pub & Grub, 45 E. Main St., Cortez; or preregister for $35 at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.
Some of the 13 categories include Pre-50s Street Rod, Special Interest, and Muscle Cars and Hot Rods.
The show will open to the public at 10 a.m. and have an awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
U.S. Army Spc. Geer, of Cortez, died Jan. 17, 2005, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Geers Dodge Charger will be in display at the show, and the show will include an honor walk for him.
Southwest Chapter 2 of Blue Star Moms is hosting the show. For more information, contact Sandi at 565-0770 or 560-2572.
K9 Search and Rescue Team will host Annual Pancake Breakfast
K9 Search and Rescue Team will host the Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 7 a.m. until the Escalante Days parade starts. The breakfast is the annual fundraiser for the team and will include pancakes, sausage, coffee or tea and juice. It will be held at the Dog House, 35 Railroad Ave. (directly west of Dolores Fire Station 1), with handicap parking at that address and regular parking off Central Avenue directly north of the building.
As a nonprofit organization that is 100 percent volunteer-based, K9 Search and Rescue depends on events such as the breakfast to provide much needed funds for equipment, training and materials.
For more information, call 882-4746 or email [email protected].
