Roots of Vitality Workshop: Adaptogens & Medicinal Mushrooms, three-day workshop, Elderberry's Farm and Education Center. $399. Learn how to cultivate, extract & use adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms for health & vitality. Details: elderberrysfarm.com.
Bluff Arts Festival, Various times. Bluff, Utah Community Center and Other Venues. Free. Storytelling, Workshops, Art Walk, Film Festival, Artist Market, Live Music, Readings. Details: bluffartsfestival.org.
Gathering Place Grand Opening, Noon - 6 p.m. 140 N. Market St. Free. Tour our place; find out what we are all about! Stop in for free coffee and meet Jean, Brian and friends.
Pumpkin Pool Party, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. $5 per child; register by Oct. 16. Spooktacular music, games, canoe races, pumpkin pool games and swimming. Details: (970) 564-4080.
Gathering Place Grand Opening, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 140 N. Market St. Free. Tour our place; find out what we are all about! Stop in for free coffee and meet Jean, Brian and friends.
Jones Farm Pumpkin Fest, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jones Farm, 1 mile outside of Cortez on Road M. $8 per person. Corn maze, hay maze, games, photo opportunities, concessions, pumpkins. Details: (970) 799-2785 or Jones81321@gmail.com.
Free Ranger-led Tours of Yucca House National Monument, 9 a.m. Yucca House National Monument. Free. Meet at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. Registration required. Details: https://bit.ly/3XG23we or (970) 529-5037.
Art of Letter Writing, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Take the time to write a letter to a friend or family member.
Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Montezuma Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St. Free. Classes on Bankruptcy, Estates Wills Trusts, Guardian/Conservator, Victims' Rights, Protection Orders, Ask an Attorney sessions. Details: Amy Harris (970) 565-1328.
Felting Ghosts, 6 - 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. All materials provided.
SWMHF Oktoberfest Fundraiser, 5 - 7 p.m. Wildedge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. Free. Celebrate Fall with beer, pretzels, and the musical stylings of Dr. Mullen and Dr. Anderson. Details: No registration needed.
Silent Book Club, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Official chapter of International Silent Book Club - read whatever you want with others.
Jones Farm Pumpkin Fest, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jones Farm, 1 mile outside of Cortez on Road M. $8 per person. Corn maze, hay maze, games, photo opportunities, concessions, pumpkins. Details: (970) 799-2785 or Jones81321@gmail.com.
Pinon Project's Pumpkin Fest, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Montezuma Park on West Montezuma Ave. Free. Zombie run, cake walk, costume contest, trick or treat loop in downtown Cortez, carnival. Details: https://bit.ly/3XTyffw.
From the Heart – Tasting & Stories, 5- 8 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market. Donations accepted. Everybody Eats: Harvest, culture & culinary adventure. Details: cortezculturalcenter.org or (970) 565-1151.
Halloween Trick-O-Treat, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cortez Elks, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free. Community Halloween party, Trick-O-Treat, prizes, fun games for the family. Details: (970) 565-3557, CortezElks.org.
Click Clique - Photography Club, 6-7 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Novice to pro, join us to be inspired, learn, explore, share and network.
Survivors Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m. This is a six-week program held every Tuesday in an in-person space, group is provided to support suicide attempt survivors. Details: (970) 403-5744 or karine@liminaltherapy.
DJ P.A.'s 15th Annual Monster Mash Costume Party, 7 - 10 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Dance music, costume contest with $100 Cortez Cash, door prizes, photo booth.
Rowland Lyon Art Display, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. View the works of the renowned artist Rowland Lyon, a former curator for the Smithsonian. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov or (970) 568-5380.
Veterans Day Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cortez Elks, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Free Luncheon. All past and current military personnel eat then we’ll head over to watch the parade. Details: (970) 565-3557, cortezelks.org.
Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.
Mahjong, Noon – 3:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.
Dance With Grace and Rhythm classes, Level 1, 6 p.m.; Level 2, 7 p.m.; County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. For September: Waltz. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com
Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: (720) 448-0418.
Family Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10 – 11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the library, schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov. Details: (970) 568-5380.
Bridge, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.
Diabetes Support, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 564-2275.
Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: (602) 505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org.
Smart Recovery, 5–6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6–7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com
Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. www.cortezlibrary.com.
Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free. Expand your musical journey visitors and locals alike: All are welcome to play, sing, and listen. Details: Event is every other Wednesday starting June 12 all summer long. Call (970) 565-4048 for info.
Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.
Family Storytime, 11-1:30 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Drop-in story time, 3:50-4:45 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. All ages welcome, first through fourth interest level.
Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this third Thursday community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun! Details: shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30-8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. First and third Thursday support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or (970) 564-1195.
Youth Leadership Council, 6–8:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.
55+ Senior Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: (970) 560-2137.
Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: (970) 565-3557.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1-2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, (970) 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 10:45 a.m. Meeting at 11:30 a.m. City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.com.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, Noon to 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com.
Wobblers & Walkers, 11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Come out to enjoy an hour of free play, reading, and a surprise activity! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. First Tuesdays of the month. Details: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice integrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Middle school after school program with games, movies and learning. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Book club meets every second Thursday of the month. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Books & Bikes Club, 6 p.m. The Bike Hostel, 507 Central Ave. Ride on over every Thursday, bring a book, a good chair and a beverage. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Lego Lab, 1-2 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. LEGO Lab activity for young builders, to explore their creativity and imagination through the colorful world of LEGO! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3–8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.
Brown’s Good Eats, Greek Gyros, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave.
Teen Lounge, 4–5:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7195 County Road 318, Ignacio. $14.95/person. 10-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, fall photo opportunities, family friendly activities. Details: jackalopeacresfarm.com.
A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Falfa Pumpkin Patch, 54 County Road 221. $7 per person; Train rides $5 extra. Hot Cocoa, movie, animated monsters in pumpkin patch, purchase pumpkins to take home for carving. Details: falfapumpkinpatch.com.
Boo-Palooza, 4-6 p.m. Historic Main Street. Free. Downtown family Halloween party, games, candy and costume contest. Details: (505) 599-1426.
Cunningham Haunted House, 5-10 p.m. 2308 E. 14th St. Free. Trick or treating visitors welcome to enjoy our spooky haunted house. Details: https://bit.ly/46HAFlw or (505) 635-4442 or dcunningham@dhptraining.com.
Farmington Elks Lodge 1747 Hoop Shoot Contest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmington High School Old Gym. Free. Hoop shoot contest, free throws for girls and boys ages 8-12. Details: elks.org/hoopshoot/.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. – noon. E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
