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.
Public is invited to learn about Bridge shelter at open house
The Bridge emergency shelter will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 608 N. Mildred, Cortez.
This event will provide an opportunity to talk with staff about what goes on at the shelter and to participate in a Blessing of the shelter space. Refreshments will be provided. The public is invited to see the shelter and dissolve some of the mystery about how the shelter operates to serve not only those in need, but to alleviate some of the suffering and damage caused to the whole community by homelessness and the dangers of severe winter temperatures. Last year the shelter served 225 adults, 4,330 meals and 3,254 nights of shelter.
For more information, contact Sarah Wakefield at 565-9808.
Dolores Water Conservancy District will celebrate 50th anniversary
The public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dolores Water Conservancy District and the 25th anniversary of water deliveries to the areas towns and farms from McPhee Reservoir. A barbecue lunch will be held at noon (doors open at 11 a.m.), followed by a brief recognition ceremony, on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave.
This celebration is a time to honor the visionaries that formed the DWCD in 1961; advocates who worked tirelessly to get the Dolores Project approved and funded by Congress; the builders that designed and constructed McPhee Dam and the canals to deliver water; farmers that made the investment and transformed newly-irrigated land into productive crops; community leaders that secured a 100 year domestic water supply; partners that worked to realize the full benefit of the project; and the directors and workers committed to successful operation of the project.
There will be a commemorative memento for all who attend, and map and photo displays. Families are invited to attend.
RSVP to Gina or Lisa at 565-7562 so enough food can be provided.
Bake sale will support M-CHS Marching Panthers
The Montezuma-Cortez Marching Panthers will hold a bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, outside of both entrances to City Market, 508 E. Main St. Many of the students and parents have baked a bunch of homemade goodies to sell. There will also be gluten-free items available.
For more information, call Ellen Williamson at 739-8409 or Jacque Cook at 565-8660.
Four Corners Cutting Horse Club will hold practice cutting
The Four Corners Cutting Horse Club will hold a practice cutting from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez.
Cost for participation is $60. Registration is necessary to ensure the proper number of cattle are available. The public is welcome to attend the event.
For more information or to register, contact Jay Spinney at 564-9689 or Kristie Carriker at 565-1499.
Los Angeles Blu, Jnatural will perform hip hop
Get ready for a night of hip hop like it is supposed to be at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Blondies Pub & Grub, 45 E. Main St., Cortez, for performances by Blu and Jnatural from Los Angeles, Open Mike Eagle from Chicago, MC Colorless from Iowa City, DJ Tramlife, DJ Two Tone, and a special guest appearance from the live band Pilots of Thinkn.
This tour embraces this musical styles roots and reminds us what hip hop truly is. An expression of the streets that is inspired by all forms of music. This event is hosted by Allday the Freestyle Rapper.
For more information, call P.A. Jackson at 739-4944.
Sideshow will host opening night reception for Dark Arts group show
Dark Arts: a macabre group show opens at Sideshow Emporium & Gallery. Join for an Opening Night Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 411 Central, Dolores.
Regional artists including Aubrey Merolanne, Jasmine Mayberry and Scott Kraynak present gloomyguts art in paint, photography, ink and assemblage. Dark Arts will be on exhibit through Dec. 3.
For more information, contact Heather at 739-4646.
Montezuma Economic Development Association will hold fall meeting
The public is invited to the Montezuma Economic Development Association Fall meeting from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. (turn south at the Dolores Food Mart and then turn to your left just before the bridge).
Hear from local government officials from Dolores, Mancos, Towaoc, Cortez and Montezuma County about recent areas of progress and success stories, and find out what the goals are for the future of our community. Lunch will be provided by the Ponderosa Restaurant for $10.
For more information, call 565-3414.
Film We Still Live Here will show at Community Cinema series
The Mancos Public Library and the Tribal College Journal will show the next film in the Community Cinema series titled We Still Live Here: As Nutayunean at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
The Wampanoag saved the pilgrims from starvation, and lived to regret it. Spurred on by their celebrated linguist Jessie Little Doe Baird, the Wampanoag of Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard are reviving their language more than a century after the last native speaker died. A panel-led discussion will follow the film. This film exhibition is free.
For more information, call the library at 533-7600 or visit www.mancoslibrary.org.
CARS will offer 12-week Anger Management class
Cortez Addictions Recovery Services will offer a 12-week Anger Management class starting Thursday, Nov. 17, at 35 N. Ash St., Cortez. Classes are two hours per week.
Learn the roots of your anger, learn skills to manage your feelings, learn how to prevent outbursts and improve your relationships.
Call to set up an intake appointment at 565-4109.
Cortez library has Gobble, Gobble! theme for November Storytime
Gobble, Gobble! is the November theme of Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Storytime is held every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Older children are welcome to join us for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
Please note: the library switched Storytime hour from Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. to Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Well explore A National Holiday Friday, Nov. 18. There will be no Storytime on Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness and uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program.
For more information, contact the library at 565-8117.
Graces Soup Kitchen will serve Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Graces Soup Kitchen, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, will serve its 13th annual traditional Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the Mary Blake Hall at the church, 110 W. North St., Cortez.
This community dinner is for anyone who is hungry or needs some company. Graces also delivers for the homebound and have take-outs (please call ahead and provide a name and phone number). This event is open to the entire community, and is a special occasion, thanks to the 50 to 70 volunteers who decorate the hall for this day.
Graces is an all-volunteer organization, which relies on the generous support of the community. A $20 gift would help feed a family of three or four. Please send contributions to Graces Soup Kitchen, 110 W. North St., Cortez, CO 81321. Graces also needs frozen turkeys, which will be accepted now and up to Thanksgiving, and fresh (please, no frozen) fruit pies any type to be brought in on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. Graces provided more than 12,000 meals last year without condition or requirement; the kitchen is open for meals three days a week, starting at noon.
For more information, or to donate frozen turkeys or your time call 565-7865.
