Email announcements to news@the-journal.com and include “Community Calendar” in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published. Entries and the calendar may be edited for length and content.
Cortez
Saturday, Jan. 16
Christian Women’s Celebrations hosts an encouragement party, noon at the Elks lodge. Includes room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Presented by Terry McCloskey, quilter and speaker from Farmington. Music by Cindy Bennetts. RSVP at cwcfunevents@gmail.com or 970-560-1824. Complimentary tickets to first-timers.
A fundraiser for the Burch family, 5 p.m. at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Steve Burch is recovering from a stroke. There will be a Navajo taco dinner, dessert auction, and silent auction.
Monday, Jan. 18
Square Dance Lessons at Kemper Elementary, 7:15–8:45 pm. Meet-and-greet at Kemper on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Details: Judy Morris at 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson at 749-9682.
Dolores River Anglers’ Chapter to Trout Unlimited’s monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Brewery. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. It will be a “Gear Review Show and Tell,” with Cole Glenn, of the San Juan Angler. Bring your fly box to get tips.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
The Southwest Singers’ auditions for the spring season, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Methodist Church in Cortez, 515 N. Park. Please bring a piece that demonstrates both range and musicianship. Questions: 562-4476.
Thursday, Jan. 21
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society holds a monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year’s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS/7387.
There will be a free Tenant’s Rights Clinic, noon-1 p.m. at the District Courthouse, 109 W. Main St. in Cortez. Details: 970-564-5029 from 10 a.m.–noon or 970-564-5073 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
SouthWest Colorado Concerts holds its annual Board of Directors meeting, at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park, Cortez. We will review activities of the last year, prepare for the Feb. 9 John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band concert and address current business items. All season ticket holders are welcome.
Friday, Jan. 22
Live music with State 38 at Blondie’s in Cortez, starting at 8 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome. State 39 plays a variety of party rock and funky blues.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Week 1 of Cortez Idol at Blondie’s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Cortez Idol is a singing competition. Details: 970-565-4015 or look up Cortez Idol on Facebook.
Friday, Jan. 29
Live music with Rob Webster at Blondie’s in Cortez, 8 p.m. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.
Saturday, Jan. 30
Week 2 of Cortez Idol singing competition at Blondie’s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Details: 970-565-4015.
Through Jan. 29
Children’s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through Jan. 29. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org. Visit kivacharter.org for more.
Friday, Feb. 6
Week 3 of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s in Cortez. Details: 970-565-4015.
Monday, Feb. 8
Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. Montezuma-Cortez High School. The band plans a student mini-concert/masters class at M-CHS from 3:20-4:20 p.m.
“SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Season tickets on sale at 6 p.m. and single tickets at 6:40 p.m.. For further information contact Joyce Stevenson 565-4757 or Lindsay Havran 565-7676.”
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Amazing Authors Tour with John Christian Hopkins and David Feela, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library. Hopkins is author of “Twilight of the Gods,” and Feela is author of “How Delicate These Arches.”Monday-Friday
Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.
Mondays And Fridays
Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.
Third Tuesday
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.
Third Wednesday
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 North Park St. Cortez.
Third Saturday
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.
Third Sunday
The Cortez Fire Protection District’s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. 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.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.
Fourth Sunday
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 801-671-6275.
Last Wednesday
Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.
Every Sunday
The Unitarian Universalists meet, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center. The topic for Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 will be Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now.” Details: 970-677-4189.
Every Monday
The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.
Every Wednesday
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15–12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
St. Paul’s Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Jaunary schedule: National Games Day, Jan. 7; Sharks, Jan. 14; Joe Hayes, Jan. 21; Charlie Brown, Jan. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.
Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, with progressive pot, split pot and regular pot winners. Doors open 5:30 with food and beverages; first game at 7 p.m. Big-screen giveaway Dec. 17, with a free ticket given each week to all paying bingo players over the age of 18
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.
“Bereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.
Every Saturday
Restoration Bible Study Series, about the Hebrew roots and insights into the Gospel, at 10 a.m., ECBY, Tree of Life In’Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145, Cortez. Praise and worship, lecture, and workbook discussion. Cost: $32, including book and workbook. Details: 970-562-6311 and www.byeshua.org.
Free silent nondenominational silent meditation, 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway No. 211. Call (970) 560-2822 (Pixy).
Dolores
Friday, Jan. 15
Dolores River Boating Advocates’s Permit Party and Film Premiere, 6-10 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. See the film about the Dolores River “The River of Sorrow,” with music by Last Nickel and a silent auction for a trip on the Yampa River. River permit info and applications, food and beverages available. Details: Lee-Ann at 970-560-5486 or info@doloresriverboating.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Dolores Rotary Club’s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Secondary PTO. Details: Chris Trusler at 970-570-9425.
Friday, Feb. 5
Ride the Durango and Silverton train, on 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and support the Galloping Goose Historical Society. A $125 ticket includes five-hour train ride, food and drinks. Details: 970-882-7082 or email gghs5@centurytel.net for more information.
Third Thursday
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.
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 Tuesday
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.
Every Wednesday
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.
Mancos
Friday, Jan. 15
The Mancos Valley Distillery hosts Micah Wyatt, with music starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cover charge is $3.
Monday, Jan. 18
The Mt. Lookout Grange celebrates Martin Luther King Day, 8-10 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, at Spruce and Grand in Mancos. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 21
The Mancos School District will hold an Open House, 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Meet with students and discuss their science and education fair projects, and buy a loaded baked potato.
Saturday, Jan. 23
The Mancos Valley Distillery hosts The Crags, with music starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cover charge is $3.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Free screening of “In Football We Trust,” a documentary that transports viewers deep inside the tightly-knit and complex Polynesian community in Salt Lake City, 6 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Details: www.mancoslibrary.org.
Friday, Jan. 29
Science Friday for elementary age students, 9:45 a.m. to noon. This month is a special field trip to the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango. Pre-registration is required. Contact Amy Skinner, 533-7600, or Heather Mestas, 759-1827 for more information and to register your child.
Third Monday
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.
Third Wednesday
Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.
Third Friday
Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, every third Friday from 7–10 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks.
Fourth Thursday
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.
Last Thursday
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.
Every Tuesday
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.
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
A free class for Spanish speakers, 10-11-30 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Work to improve your English skills.
“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, Homeschoolers welcome.
Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8–12; opportunities to play technologically innovative computer-generated games.
