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Cortez
Cortez
Display of airbrush paintings by Heather Fields, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Also, Donna Peterson will display her collection of vintage handbags in March and April.
“How you can be part of a Christian community with integrity, and not believe all those things you thought you had to believe,” with the topic “Spring Cleaning for the Soul,” 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.
Lenten Services, 6 p.m., with a soup supper at 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire St. Free. Meetings are open.
Friday the 13th, Your Lucky Day event, 1-8 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge. View or purchase items made by Elks members and their guests. Food and beverages available 5-7:30 p.m.
Watercolor workshop with award-winning artist Jan Wright, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Ages 10 and older. Free. Preregistration required. Space is limited. All supplies are provided. Details: 565-8117.
Annual Tip-a-Cop event, 4-9 p.m., J Fargo’s, 1209 E. Main St. Local law enforcement officers volunteer as servers to earn tips for the local DARE and Digital Future Incentives education. In memory of Chief Roy Lane. Details: Tiffany at 564-0242 or tiffghere@yahoo.com.
The Four Corners Dance Society’s “Dance Into Spring,” 7 p.m., Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Details: fourcornersdancesocietyr@gmail.com or 759-0980.
Dolores River Anglers Chapter meeting, 7 p.m., Wildedge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. Meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. Cole Glenn, manager of the San Juan Angler fly shop in Durango, will speak on “Fishing the Animas River.” Pizza and salad for a $5 donation. Cash bar. Details: Dale at 759-3020 or Brad at 759-0175.
St. Patrick’s Day Celtic music, performed by The Kitchenette Jam Band, as part of the Literary Tuesday series, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Refreshments served. Details: 565-8117.
VFW Auxiliary Post No. 5231 St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Traditional corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings. Adults $9; children 5 to 11, $5; 5 and younger, free. “250” raffle winners chosen at 7 p.m. Details: lenihan@q.com.
Montezuma Youth Pride meeting, 5:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Montezuma Youth Pride supports programming for LGBTQ2S+ youth in Montezuma County. Details: 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Free.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire St.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion includes the group’s finances, pet-assistance programs, spring yard sale and other fundraising efforts. All are welcome. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
The Cortez Public Library and the Sunflower Theatre present the award-winning eco-documentary “Honeyland,” 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. The film examines the struggles of a nurturing beekeeper. Suggested donation $5. Details: 565-8117.
Montezuma Democrats County Assembly, 9:30 a.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s spring yard sale fundraiser, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Montezuma County Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 160 east of Cortez. Donations accepted at the building noon-6 p.m. March 31. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Nondenominational silent meditation, 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.
Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or vangim@monteloresecc.org. Bring a beverage.
Southwest Cowboy Church, Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Diabetes support group, 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
Recent Spouse Loss support group, 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting, 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, montezumagop@gmail.com or 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.
Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour, 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting, 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. 570-5755.
Montezuma County Democrats meeting, The People’s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting, 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: vfwpost5231@gmail.com.
Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
Disabled American Veterans meeting, with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.
Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, monthly meeting. Details: contact montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com.
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.
Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.
Mayor’s office hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting, 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Montezuma County Republican Women meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free supermarket tours, noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.
Estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: erin@fone.net. Details: 303-588-2695.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings, 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com or 503-927-1681.
Critical Conversations series, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: jcuesta@colegalserve.org or 800-521-6968.
The 4Corners Republican Women meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.
Cancer education and support group, 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.
Local Resource Support Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System, 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.
Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women, 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 764-0920 or communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.
Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.
The Southwest Artists League meeting, 10 a.m., County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Have fun with fellow artists. Details: Saralynn at 560-9927.
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 420 N. Harrison St.
Tai chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Master’s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons, 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Recreation Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.
Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday Activities Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117.
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.
Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance, 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 799-2183.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: 435-414-4733.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Café. Child care provided.
Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.
Simply A Course in Miracles, 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or coloradoacim@gmail.com.
Dolores
Region 9 forum for the Town of Dolores candidates, 6-8 p.m., Dolores School District Board Room, 100 N. 6th St. Details: 247-9621.
League of Women Voters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Nyibol Bior will share her story of being born in Sudan in 1982 and of how she and many family members were forced to leave their home and walk hundreds of miles in search of safety.
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Saqsaywaman: A Building Marvel with Vince Lee,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Dolores Chamber Spring Banquet with steampunk Wild Wild West theme, 6-10 p.m., Dolores Community Center. $30 per person, $50 per couple, $200 for a table of eight. Costumes. Dinner, cash bar, silent and live auctions. Details: www.doloreschamber.com.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Suzanne Butterfield at 404-374-6558.
Help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.
The Dolores Rotary Club meeting, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com.
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. 882-4127.
Bible studies, 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.
K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting, 7 p.m. at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.
Recovery Support Group meeting, for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.
Unitarian Universalists meeting, 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; www.fourcornersuu.org.
Mancos
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First come, first served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
Teen Café Nights, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and www.mancoslibrary.org/teen-news-and-events.
Geeks and Gamers, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older.
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First come, first served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.
Knit or crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults. Free. Bring supplies. Register: mancoslibrary.org; 533-7600, ext. 206; or kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
After-school program for grades 1-5, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.
Science Fridays, 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Outdoor Adventures, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Farmington
Hummingbird (Memory) Cafe, 2 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Relaxing environment.
Hyprov with Colin Mochrie, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $20-$28.
Celtic Angels, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $20-$28.
Durango
Sip, Shop & Network to Benefit WRC, 5 p.m., Urban Market, 865 Main Ave. Members $10, nonmembers $20.
Durango regional job fair, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Meet dozens of area employers and interview for some jobs on the spot.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. John Hoffecker will present “The Early Upper Paleolithic Archaeology of the East European Plain.” Pre-meeting social at 6:30 p.m. Details: www.sjbas.org.
Painting with acrylics by Mike Scieszka, 9 a.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. $127 members, $137 non-members.
Tenant Rights Clinic, 5:15 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free.
