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Cortez
M-CHS Drama presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” the musical story of the Princess and the Pea, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the M-CHS Ralph E Vavak Memorial Auditorium. Also at 7 p.m. March 17 and 2 p.m. on March 18. Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for kids 5 and under. Details: www.mchsdrama.org.
The Leprechaun 5K Fun Run, at The Pinon Project, 212 W. Montezuma Ave. Registration and check-in begin at 8 a.m., and the run begins at 9 a.m. Register by March 3 to receive a T-shirt. Fees: $30 for adults, $15 for kids under 12. Go to www.pinonproject.org to register online.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the north entrance to City Market in Cortez. Bakers can drop off their goodies starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Early drop-offs can be made at NetForcePC (on Main just east of Safeway) on Friday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake, buy or donate and help our local pets. Details: Janet at 970-533-4042.
Women’s History Month March and Rally, noon at Cortez Cultural Center Plaza. Rally with music, speakers and refreshments, about 1 p.m. at the plaza. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Montezuma Alliance For Unity. Details: Connie Fox, 6cpfox@gmail.com.
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meets, at noon at the Cortez Cultural Center to join the Women’s History Month March. After the march, there will be a rally with speakers including Karen Sheek and Juanita Plenty Holes, with an open mic. Details: Connie Fox at 6cpfox@gmail.com.
Annual Tip-a-Cop DARE fundraiser, 4-9 p.m. at JFargos. Police officers will be waiting tables to earn your tips. All tips plus 10 percent of dinner sales will benefit the DARE education program.
“Do Humans Require an ‘Other’?” will be the topic, at the “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe. At 6:30 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 970-565-7865.
Cortez Middle School PTO meets, 5 p.m. in the middle school library. The meeting is open to all community members. Input and participation are encouraged. Light supper and child care provided.
Sophomores, juniors and parents meet for Pathways to Success event, 5:40-8 p.m. at Montezuma-Cortez High School. Learn about planning for 4-year and community colleges, the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center, FAFSA (financial aid), the Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo tribes, health and wellness educators, and the military. Snacks provided. A movie and activities will be available for children above 4 years of age.
Free Dr. Seuss Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Beech Street Preschool 510 N. Beech St. Sponsored by the Montelores Early Childhood Council and Beech Street Preschool. Dinner and activities provided. RSVP 970-564-3211 or mecc@monteloresecc.org.
M-CHS Drama presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” the musical story of the Princess and the Pea, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the M-CHS Ralph E Vavak Memorial Auditorium. Also at 7 p.m. March 10 and 2 p.m. on March 11. Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for kids 5 and under. Details: www.mchsdrama.org.
M-CHS Concert Band and the M-CHS Jazz Band, 10 a.m., during Literary Fridays at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Refreshments will be served. Details: 970-565-8117.
TwoSpirits/Allies will meet on Monday, March 20 th , at 6:30pm at St. Barnabas Church. Call 565-7865 for more information.
Free small-claims clinic, for money cases $7,500 and under, 3:30 p.m. at the Justice Center, 601 N. Mildred Road. No registration required. No legal advice will be given. Details: Donna Hilse, 970-565-7580.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion includes the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, the Spring Pet Vaccination Clinic and April Yard Sale fundraiser. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS/7387.
9Health Fair, Cortez Recreation Center. Visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.
Economic summit, hosted by Four Corners Building Association, noon-1 p.m. at First National Bank. Keynote speaker from Fort Lewis College, with representatives from real estate, banking, and oil and gas industry.
9Health Fair, Dove Creek High School. Visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.
Four-mile Trail Running Race at Geer Park, 25502 County Road L. Race begins at 9 am. Online registration available ($20 for adults, $15 for youths.) Race-day registration is $25 cash. All proceeds benefit Montezuma Land Conservancy. Details: Email GeerTrailSeries@gmail.com or call 920-277-5809.
9Health Fair, Mancos High School. Visit www.9healthfair.org for more information.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Spring Low-Cost Dog & Cat Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 U.S. Highway 491. Packages range from $15 to $46. A portion of each vaccine package will be donated to For Pets’ Sake. Details: 970-565-PETS(7387).
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, 7 p.m., at M-CHS Auditorium. Concert of classics, country, rock ’n’ roll and toe-tapping oldies played on ukuleles. Presented by SouthWest Colorado Concerts. Details: Jason Witt 570-9051 or Lindsay Havran 565-7676.
Candlelight Vigil at City Park, 7 p.m. for Sexual Violence Awareness Month/Denim Day. Event to raise awareness and honor victims of sexual violence. May share a story or poem or simply be. Wear jeans. Event sponsored by Renew, call 565-4886 with questions.
America’s Roots of Pop, 3 p.m. at M-CHS Auditorium. Dave Bennett Quartet covers music from the swing era to early rock-n-roll and country, to Elvis Presley and the Beattles. Presented by SouthWest Colorado Concerts. More information contact Jason Witt 570-9051 or Lindsay Havran 565-7676.
Free pre-diabetes class, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital. One-day class to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. To sign up or for more information contact RN Jamie Ritthaler, 970-564-2352 or jritthaler@swhealth.org.
Free pre-diabetes class, 3:30-5 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital. One-day class to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. To sign up or for more information contact RN Jamie Ritthaler, 970-564-2352 or jritthaler@swhealth.org.
Free pre-diabetes class, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital. One-day class to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. To sign up or for more information contact RN Jamie Ritthaler, 970-564-2352 or jritthaler@swhealth.org.
Free pre-diabetes class, 3:30-5 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital. One-day class to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. To sign up or for more information contact RN Jamie Ritthaler, 970-564-2352 or jritthaler@swhealth.org.
Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.
Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.
The Cortez Emblem Club 261 meets, 5:30 p.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details and to confirm: President Judi Lichliter at 565-7370.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Diabetes support group meets, 3:30–5 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Jan Gardner at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.
Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
The Disabled American Veterans’ monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.
KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 970-903-0907.
Be surrounded by the sense of Mystery during Evensong, contemplative, candlelit, chanted evening meditation, at 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Four Corners Square Dancers dance the first and third Saturdays of each month, and lessons start on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kemper Elementary School. Details: 565-4033, 749-9682 or 565-9836.
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.
The Cortez Beading Guild meets, 5 p.m. in the Cortez library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.
Support group for people with disabilities meets, 2–3:30 p.m. at 2409 Empire St. Sponsored by the Southwest Center for Independence. Details: 970-570-8001 or e-mail Luanne@swilc.org.
The Montezuma County Historical Society meets for a no-host luncheon, 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.
The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Overview of estate planning issues, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney. RSVP requested at erin@fone.net. Details: 303-588-2695.
The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, for Families Following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.
Literary Fridays at the Library, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library.
Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle’s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
The Cortez Fire Protection District’s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and first-aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 565-3157.
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.
The Cortez Beading Guild meets, noon in the Cortez library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.
The Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.
Embrace Grace, a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.
Free Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One-on-one consulting on how to change or restrict parenting time, change or collect child support, relocate with children. Email jcuesta@colegalserve.org or call 800-521-6968.
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.
The Cortez Public Library’s Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
Open Mic, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s. Details: 739-4944.
Bridge players needed, at 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited; entry-level and up. Mentors welcome. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Master’s Swimming Group with Mesa Verde Aquatics Club, 6-7:30 a.m. Swim with coach Kevin Ketterer at the Cortez Rec Center. All levels welcome. Entry fee into Rec Center and $35 a month to MVAC.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15–12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Karaoke at Blondie’s Trophy Room, 8 p.m. to midnight. Hosted by JR Stafford. Details: 739-4944.
Volunteer at the Kemper Elementary School Garden, 9-11 a.m. in June and July. Montezuma School to Farm project invites families to learn gardening techniques, and take home produce. Details: Danyel Mezzanatto, cortezelementaryschoolgardens@gmail.com.
Lenten Services, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Soup supper at 6 p.m. Details: Barbara Jeanne, 970-759-1744.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children may join us for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule for February: Groundhog Day, Feb. 2; Hearts, Feb. 9; Dentists/teeth, Feb. 16; Birds, Feb. 23. Songs, stories, crafts and silliness. Details: 970-565-8117.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children may join us for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule for March: Dr. Seuss for Storytime, March 2; Kites, March 9; The Color Green, March 16; It’s Spring! March 23; Ladybugs, March 30. Songs, stories, crafts and silliness. Details: 970-565-8117.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Early Bird game at 6:45 p.m., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings, 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. (on the corner of Montezuma and Chestnut). Details: 970-799-2183.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.
Genesis Study utilizing Chuck Misler’s Genesis Commentary, 6:30 p.m. at Tree of Life In’Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145. Ongoing discussion, praise and worship after. Workbook and notes are optional. Details: 970-562-6311.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church Campus, U.S. 160, 2 miles east of the fairgrounds. CR Café at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m.. Child care is provided.
Free silent nondenominational silent meditation, 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway No. 211. Call 970-560-2822 (Pixy).
Yoga for students, Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main St. Class for high school students noon-1 p.m.; middle school students at 1:15-2:15 p.m. A well-rounded experience for all abilities. Parents welcome, but not required. Details: 739-0547, www.heartandcoreyoga.com.
The Unitarian Universalists meet, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center, with presentations on comparative philosophies and religions. Details: 970-677-4189.
Course in Miracles meeting, 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry at 970-565-4286.
Dolores
Winter Tales Lecture Series, 6:30 p.m. at Dolores Public Library, with The Tarahumara of Northern Mexico, by Janneli Miller. Details: 970-882-4127.
A Beading Workshop with Betty Schneider, 12-3 p.m., Dolores Public Library. Participants, ages 10 and up, will learn to make a peyote stitch ring with materials provided. Call 970-882-4127 to preregister by March 22.
The final Winter Tales Lecture Series, 6:30 p.m. at Dolores Public Library. Joanie Trussel will present Elephants in Thailand, sharing her experience visiting sanctuaries in Thailand and Bali. Details: 970-882-4127.
Barbecue pork dinner and concert with Crosby Lane, 6-8 p.m. at Montelores Baptist Church, 18735 County Road 23.5 off Colorado 184 across from Narraguinnep Reservoir. Free admission with donations accepted for dinner and concert. Details: 970-882-2418 or www.monteloresbaptistchurch.org.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. The program for February 2th will be a presentation by Gail Braunn: How to make an easy and incredibly cute teddy bear. Guests and visitors are welcome. More information: http://www.doloresmountainquilters.org or by calling Sine Skags at 719-850-0923
Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston’s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
K9 Search & Rescue Team meets at the Dog House, 7:30 p.m., for training. Open to the public. Volunteers are needed for response, training and administration. No dogs needed Details: 970-882-4746.
After-school programs, 3:30–4:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Pre-registration required. Call Shaine at 882-4127 or email Shaine@doloreslibrary.org.
Technology/software help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m., the Dolores Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.
Bingo night at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper starts at 6:30 p.m. for a $5 donation, followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Dolores Rotary Club. The schedule and benefactors: Jan. 31, Destination Imagination; Feb. 28, Disabled Veterans (DAV); March 28, Operation Graduation; April 25, Dolores Community Center. Details: Denis Boon at 970-560-0404.
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.
Dolores Public Library Storytime, 10 a.m. throughout the year. Each Storytime will include stories, crafts, and more.
Baby/toddler Story Time, for infants, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to story time, 10 a.m. in the Dolores Public Library meeting room, . More info at DoloresLibrary.org or 882-4127.
Preschool Story Time, for preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to story time, 10 a.m. in the library meeting room, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: DoloresLibrary.org or 882-4127.
Mancos
St. Patrick’s Day at the Mancos Brewing Co., 6 p.m., featuring Wolf Crossing, an eclectic fiddle and guitar duo from Durango.
A free legal self-help clinic, for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-3:30 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 970-564-5073 from 1–5 p.m.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets, 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos. Will open at 5:30 for a meet-and-greet, entertainment and food provided.
Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7–10 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library’s big screen. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided.
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets, 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.
The Mancos Community Dinners, each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.
The Mancos School District Re-6 Board of Education meets, 7 p.m., 395 W. Grand Ave., Room 503, Mancos. Work session at 6 p.m.; special meetings as needed.
Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.
Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7–10 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks.
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.
The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets, 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.
The Mancos Historical Society meets, at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., new time of 5 p.m.
Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years old.
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
“Joyful Noise” Children’s Choir starting in Mancos, 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, corner of Bauer and Oak. For grades K-6, Home-schoolers welcome.
Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8–12; opportunities to play technologically innovative computer-generated games.
Durango
A free screening of “Why Not Home?,” 6 p.m., Noble Hall Room 130, followed by a community panel facilitated by Dr. Marcy Jung. This award-winning documentary covers several topics such how midwifery care can positively impact birth outcomes, and the political climate surrounding birth choices. Details: info@joyoflifefm.com
