Community Calendar

The Cinco De Mayo pickup lunch is noon to 1 p.m. May 5 at Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St. (Journal file photo)
CORTEZ
Thursday, May 5

Cinco De Mayo Lunch, 12-1 p.m., Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St. Traditional Posole, cheese quesadillas, and Biscochitos by Pete Montaño of Pepperhead Restaurant. $10 suggested donation. Pick up only.

Saturday, May 7

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society’s Spring Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. For more information, call 565-7387.

Saturday, May 14

Four State Ag Expo Tack Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160. Check in is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 13. For more information, call 529-3486.

Monday, May 16

Dangers of Fentanyl Class, 2-3:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Hosted by Sheriff Steve Nowlin.

Wednesday, May 18

Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation Fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. Fundraiser for the Foundation's Montelores Cancer Care Assistance Grant program which provides emergency financial assistance to community members living with cancer.

Third Thursday

In-person dementia support group, beginning 6 p.m. May 18, BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Meet outdoors for safety, social distancing. Bring a chair and sack lunch. Details: (970) 529-2050.

Every other Tuesday

Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., 104 E. Main St. Details: 529-3597 or email turquoiseravenart@gmail.com.

Every other Wednesday

Red Dress Committee/Cortez Four Corners MMIP Committee meeting, noon-1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library large study room, 202 N. Park St., and Zoom. Details: (612) 422-0791.

First and third Thursday

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caretaker, or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or 564-1195.

First Friday

Makers on Market, 4-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Handmade arts and crafts from local makers, craft beverages from the UpLIFT Apprenticeship Program, food and entertainment. If you are a local maker interested in vending or want more information, email becky@cortezculturalcenter.org.

Disabled American Veterans, chapter 44 Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m., lunch at noon, Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.

Every Monday-Saturday

Conservative Grounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 40 E. Main St. Come in for coffee, friendship, conversations and outreach. All welcome. Details: 560-6643.

Every Monday

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 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m., Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. The league is a group of local artists who get together to paint (all mediums), share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: 720-448-0418.

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks provided with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: 565-7024 or 565-6088.

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.

How-to Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Learn how to do something cool, weird and/or practical. The wine bar will be open.

Every Wednesday

Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m., Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St. http://www.cortezlibrary.com/.

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45, Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Grades preschool-8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: 565-7308, ext. 102.

Every Thursday

Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Songs, stories and crafts. The program uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program. Details: 565-8117.

Youth Leadership Council, 6-8:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.

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: 565-3557.

Weekly Board Game Night, 7-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Every Friday

Fun Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mesa Elementary School, 703 W. Seventh St. Hosted by the Piñon Project. Youth activity leaders host activities all day for ages 5-17, as well as provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. To register, call 739-4074.

Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m., virtual. Ages 7-17. Free. Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.

TOPS weight-loss meeting, with 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.

Every Saturday

Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.

Every Sunday

The Cortez Library Radio Show, 3:30-4 p.m., ksjd.org/#stream/0 or stations 90.5 FM or 91.5 FM. Join Ms. Laura as she reads.

DOLORES
Saturday, May 7

Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free comics for all ages.

Saturday, May 14

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Kim Percell, Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder, will speak.

Every Tuesday, April 19-May 3

Intermediate Guitar Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn intermediate guitar techniques and basic music theory. BYO guitar. Registration required; space is limited. Details: (970) 882-4127, circ@doloreslibrary.org, doloreslibrary.org.

Mondays

Ukulele 2 Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Ukulele class for players with some prior knowledge. Must commit to all classes. Bring your own ukulele. Call 882-4127 to register.

Wednesdays

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Wednesdays

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. Guests must RSVP. Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.

Second Thursday

Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.

Third Saturday

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through comicuprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.

MANCOS
Mondays

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.

Thursdays

Brown’s Good Eats: Greek Gyros, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.

Every Other Sunday

Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

Every Other Friday

Kelly’s Kitchen, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every Second Tuesday

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Library, 211 W. First St. Call 533-7600 to sign up.

FARMINGTON
Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

For more information and to confirm event information, visit each event page online or call the organizer.

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