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Thursday, Oct. 16
Mancos Public Library presents a screening of "MAKERS: Women in Comedy" at 6 p.m. Appetizers from the Millwood Junction Restaurant. A discussion will follow. "Women in Comedy" is one of six episodes in the "MAKERS Series" that profiles the impact of women in the past 50 years.
The 4th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show by Love on a Hanger, 7 p.m. at Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery. Desserts, cash bar and silent auction, supporting the Women's Cancer Coalition. Tickets at Love on a Hanger, 34 E. Main St., or online at bit.ly/1poI2o6. General admission $15; VIP seats $30. Info: 565-9075.
Friday, Oct. 17
Farewell to Mancos Chamber administrator Marianne Griffin and husband Bill Griffin at the Columbine Bar on W Grand in Mancos,5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited, cash bar, live band, bring a Mexican dish for pot luck.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Michael Martin Murphey, the "singing cowboy poet" will perform at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge to benefit Hospice of Montezuma. General admission tickets cost $35. Seating is limited, doors open at 6 p.m. Call 565-4400 for tickets.
Down Memory Lane presented by Christian Women's Celebrations. This is a love story told in words and song featuring The Southwest Singers directed by Ruth Wilson Francisco. Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Make reservations by Oct. 13, by calling 560-6273. Just for fun, bring a childhood picture of yourself.
Low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Hosted by For Pets' Sake Humane Society. Packages include rabies, distemper,leukemia, and more for $41; or $15 for rabies only. A portion will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Call the Humane Society at 565-PETS/7387.
Halloween Dance at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, Cortez, with the Tim Sullivan Band. Costume prizes. Info: 565-8151.
Join fellow Birders, who will depart the Cortez Cultural Center at 8 a.m. via carpool to Mesa Verde park or to Durango River Walk and Zinn Pond. Bring lunch and water.
Sunday, Oct. 19
A spaghetti benefit dinner for Ken Degener, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the America Legion, 320 North Harrison Street. Degener suffered a heart attack last spring, his share of the medical bills have totaled thousands of dollars. The community band, of which he is a member, and his co-workers from The Pinion Project, are putting on a benefit for him. The Moetones and The Lindells will play, a silent auction will be available and a cash bar. The cost for the spaghetti dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Information: 759-5966.
Monday, Oct. 20
M-CHS Marching Panther Band performs its annual "Community Appreciation Concert" at 6 p.m. at the Panther Stadium, Cortez.Questions/Contact: Cathy Allen-Lewis, Band Boosters, President: 739-9002.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Clint Simmons, of Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters, and write-in sheriff's candidate Mike Steele will be at Blondies Trophy Room, 45 E. Main St., Cortez, at 5 p.m. to answer questions.
The annual meeting of RENEW, Inc. Board of Directors will be held at noon at the Cortez Police Department, 608 N. Park Ave. RENEW is an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and manages the local safe house. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board or a volunteer advocate, call 565-4886.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
"What's the result of Hope?" at 6:30 p.m. for the next "How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe" conversation at St. Barnabas Church (corner of North and Elm). Questions required. No answers promised. Info: 565-7865.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Archaeologist Dr. Laurie Webster of Mancos presents "New Work with Ancient Textiles, Baskets, Wood and Hides from Southeastern Utah." Webster shows Native American perishables which came from 85 AD onward. You will marvel at the slides. Cortez Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Free to members: $5 for nonmembers.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 22-23
Messiah sing-in. Solo auditions 7-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cortez at 515 N. Park. The sing-in will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Cortez. Questions? Call Patricia Faulkner at 564-9458.
Thursday, Oct. 23
The Mancos Public Library to presents the film, "GMO OMG" at 6 p.m. A community discussion will follow the film and information ?about the Mancos Seed Library, Right to Know Colorado, and Prop 105?, will be available. Snacks from Zuma Natural Foods will be provided.
Friday, Oct. 24
Cortez FFA & FCCLA hosts a food drive to benefit the Good Samaritan Center food bank on at 7 p.m. at Panther Field. Bring canned goods to the M-CHS football game and get up to a $2 discount to the game.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Halloween Parade on the Plaza at the Cortez Cultural Center. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Costume Contest followed by a Pumpkin Festival with games and fun.
For Pets Sake Humane Society Halloween Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Market's north entrance. Baked goods can be dropped off that morning beginning at 9:30 or Friday, Oct. 24 at Let It Grow Nursery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Janet at 970-394-4164, for more information.
Annual Pumpkin Festival and costume contest to be held at the Cortez Cultural Center. Registration for the costume contest begins at 12:30, judging starts promptly at 1 p.m. A trick or treat parade and pumpkin festival will start at the conclusion of the costume contest on the patio behind Stonefish Sushi. The festival will conclude at 4 p.m. For more information, please call 565-9075.
Monday, Oct. 27-Nov. 15
Annual Juried Art Show at the Cortez Cultural Center. Includes Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and more.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
The Cortez Cultural Center hosts a slideshow of the buildings and development of Cortez. Presented by Dale Davidson at 6:30 pm. Free to members; $5 for nonmembers.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
The Dolores Rotary Club will sponsor a bingo night at the Dolores Community Center. Bingo night kicks-off with a light supper, for a $5 donation, starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bingo at 7 p.m. Tuesday night's proceeds will help fund Dolores High School's chapter of the National Honor Society. Info.: Laurel Rematore at 970-529-4642.
wednesday, Oct. 29
Stormys ATC (air traffic control) Gymnastics will have a free demonstration from 12:50 to 1:30 p.m. Please come and watch our Tumbling Pumpkins perform. Info.: 560-3916.
Thursday, Oct. 30
A Spooktackular Family Night presented by the Montelores Early Childhood Council from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ annex, 631 E. Montezuma, behind City Market, across from Kemper Elementary. Free spooky dinner and activities provided. For children ages 0 to 5 and their siblings. Fell free to come with or without a costume, must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 564-3211.
Friday, Oct. 31
Dolores Middle School/High School PTO present Halloween Carnival from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dolores School District Office Courtyard and Professional Development Room, 100 N. 6th St., Dolores. Please join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun and frightening food. Prizes/candy given to all participating. Bring your own trick or treat bag, tickets cost .25 cents each. All ages welcome. Info.: 560-1144 or 882-3477.
Through October
The Good Samaritan Center food pantry is here to help those families in need. Consider making a monetary donation in the month of October to ensure help to families during the holiday season. PO Box 662 Cortez, CO. facebook.com/CortezGoodSamaritan.
Saturday, Nov.1
Zombie Prom, a benefit for The Pinon Project starting at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Tickets cost $25. Event includes a silent auction, zombie prom pictures, pumpkin carving contest, dessert auction and costume contest. All proceeds go to The Pinion Project Family Resource Center. Info.: 564-1195.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Dolores Elementary Schoolarama, 5-7:30 p.m., 15-minute workshops, guided tours of the new building, spirit sticks, passports with family photos, dinner with music by "bees knees, and door prizes. Bring cookies or brownies for dessert.
Friday, Nov. 7
Annual Pancake Supper, hosted by the Hospice of Montezuma, at Montezuma County Annex, 103 N. Chestnut, Cortez. Serving starts at 5 p.m., ends at 7 p.m. Three raffle drawings at 6:30 p.m. for hometown gift baskets worth $1,500, $750 and $500. A wonderful supper, fun, and a worthy cause. Supper tickets are $7.50 adult, $3.50 children under 12, and $20 family. Call 565-4400.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Dance to the Tim Sullivan Band, 7 p.m. at the American Legion, Cortez. Info: 565-8151.
Through November
The annual Messiah Sing-in will be on Dec. 7. Tryouts for soloists will be Oct. 1-2 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cortez at 515 N. Park, Cortez. Info: Patricia Faulkner, 564-9458.
First Monday
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10:00 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The Oct. 7 meeting includes a demonstration by Corrina Gray of creating one seam Flying Geese. Guests and visitors are welcome. Visit doloresmountainquilters.org or call Judith Swain, 970-560-4426.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets 3:30-5 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh's Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
First Friday
Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer's, dementia or any chronic illness at noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Discuss options with other caregivers. Lunch provided. Info: Elaine at the Alzheimer's Assoc., 259-0122
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
Second Saturday
The Mancos Valley Historical Society meets at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. Info: Bob Huffman, 406-249-7733.
Second Tuesday
The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. Anyone interested in area history is welcome.
Second Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh's on Veach and Main St. All are welcome. Info: Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
Third Wednesday
Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer's, dementia or any chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park Street, Cortez. Discuss options with other caregivers.
Third Thursday
Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.
Dolores secondary PTO meets at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Info: 565-2197.
Every Tuesday
The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.
Every Wednesday
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. 903-6153.
Every Thursday
Country music and dancing for senior residents at the Cortez Senior Center, 7-10 p.m.
