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Friday, April 10
Life Is An Adventure at Mancos Public Library, at 6 p.m.: Rick St. Onge's personal slideshow presentation of A Mount Everest Expedition. With photos and personal accounts from the expedition, St. Onge will guide you along his journey to the top of the world.
The Mancos Valley Distillery, 116 N. Main St., presents Kyle Tischlr. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m. Cover $3.
Saturday, April 11
The Mancos Valley Lions Club sponsors the annual 9Health Fair, 7-11 a.m. at the Mancos Middle School/Administration building. Info: Sandi Gregory at 533-7180 or Val Hobson at 533-7874. Register at www.9HealthFair.org.
Learn to cope with difficult days at a "time away" for women, 9 a.m. - noon, at Hampton Hall at First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Presented by the Rev. Suzanne Listemann and Sandy Towns. Free. Info and reservations: Call Eleanor Kuhl at (970) 564-0708.
Mesa Elementary School's 1.5-mile run/walk to benefit the Bridge in Cortez. Prizes include a $50 prize for the top male and female runner. Cost: $5 donation or unscented bleach, liquid laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee or sugar. Booths promoting healthy living on site. Info: Ms. Stevens or Ms. Domenichini at 565-3858 or rstevens@cortez.k12.co.us.
The Mancos Valley Lions Club sponsors the 9Health Fair, 7 to 11 a.m. at the Mancos Middle School/Admin building. Info: Sandi Gregory at 533-7180 or Val Hobson at 533-7874. Register at www.9HealthFair.org.
Sunday, April 12
Seed Swap at Mancos Public Library, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the Mancos Seed Library and SeedBroadcast, at 211 W. First St. Bring your seeds, your friends, and your stories. Leave with new seeds, new friends, and new stories. For more news and updates "Like" the Mancos Seed Library Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MancosSeedLibrary.
Monday, April 13
The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon meeting 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110 in the Johnson Building, 925 S. Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited. Lunch be provided. RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.
Wednesday, April 15
Doulas and Midwives Night in Hesperus, 6-8 p.m. Topics cover what doulas and midwives do, and fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care. Light snacks provided. Info: 970-779-3111 or marija@osadha.com. Held at Osadha Natural Health, 21055 Highway 140 in Hesperus.
Thursday, April 16
21 Ways to Wear a Scarf for Spring Workshop, at Love on a Hanger, at 5:30 p.m. Followed by refreshments. One winner of a scarf of her choice. Info: Tiffani at 970-565-9075 or waters.tiffani@gmail.com.
Friday, April 17
Hospice of Mercy offers a two-day volunteer training course for hospice volunteers 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday in conference room A at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Space is limited. Info: Erica Kelly at 764-3536.
Live music with Rockslide at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. More info: 426-8452.
Saturday, April 18
Montelores Baptist Church hosts WestWind Connection in concert at 5:30 p.m., 18735 CR 23.5 off Colorado 184. Free and includes a barbecue dinner; donations accepted. Info: Pastor Paul Gleason at 970-882-2418.
Tuesday, April 21
For National Poetry Month, Maria's Bookshop hosts poet and author Pam Uschuk and 13 of her FLC students for an event on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. At Maria's Bookshop 960 Main Ave., Durango. Info: (970) 247-1438 or www.mariasbookshop.com
Wednesday, April 22
The Southwest Colorado Green Party will hold a special meeting on April 22 in the Wilson Building at 10 W. Main St., Cortez, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Thursday, April 23
U.S. 160 Corridor Public Input Session with CDOT and Town of Mancos, 6-8 p.m. at Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave. Give feedback on new access points for the highway corridor, including bike and ped safety.
Friday, April 24
The Telluride Mountain Film Fest and Great Outdoors Silent Auction at the Dolores Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and films start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Information: doloresriverfestival.com.
Live music with Rob Webster at Blondies in Cortez, 8 p.m. More info at www.robwebstermusic.com
Saturday, April 25
For Pets' Sake Humane Society hosts a low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Dog and cat vaccine packages include rabies, distemper (dogs), leukemia (cats), and more for $45; or $15 for rabies only. A portion will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Info: 970-565-7387.
Dinner and A Movie at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Learn about Permaculture and the abundance it can bring and enjoy a Curry dinner. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. with movies to follow. Info.: 970-759-2724. A $5 donation is suggested.
Children's Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cortez Recreation Center. Vision, hearing, dental and developmental screenings plus family fun and preschool activities. Free.
The Pueblo to Pueblo Run and Bike Event, a 5K run, ½ Marathon, or 50-mile bike ride, begins at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. All proceeds benefit the cultural center. Register at www.cortezculturalcenter.org. More info or to volunteer: Sensa at (970) 565-1151 ext. 11 or admin@cortezculturalcenter.org.
Monday, April 27
Free Storm Spotter and Weather Safety Training by the National Weather Service, 6 p.m. at Cortez Journal Community Room, 123 N. Roger Smith Ave. Includes 2-hour basic class; optional training will follow. No RSVP. Info: www.crh.noaa.gov/gjt/?n=spotter
Tuesday, April 28
A Colorado Cottage Food Producer Training will be held 1-5:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Extension Office, 109 W. Main, Room 102, Cortez. Learn basic food safety, foods permissible in the Colorado Cottage Food Act and ingredient labeling and disclaimer. Cost: $32.40 per person. Pre-register by April 23. Info: Call 565-3123.
Through April
"Here Cometh April Again" is the April theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Preschool program is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule: "Gardening," April 9; "Shrek and Friends," April 16; "Clouds," April 23; "Berries," April 30. Info: 970-565-8117.
Cortez Artist Gallery Exhibit, Keith Campbell's Wild Landscapes of the American Southwest Photography, featuring 2D images of 3D natural wonders. Reception, April 9, 5:30-6:30 Cortez Artists Gallery 25 N. Market St., Cortez.
Friday, May 1
Deadline for $1,000 M-CHS Alumni Scholarship, awarded to a graduating MCHS senior attending a post-secondary institution. Info: www.onwardfoundation.org, or an M-CHS counselor. Application deadline is May 1.
Saturday, May 2
Christian Women's Celebrations' "A Tribute to Heroes," 6 p.m., Lewis Arriola Community Center, featuring The Bar-D Wranglers and a chuckwagon dinner catered by Seas'nings. Cost: $25/person includes room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Speaker: Sam Jarrett. Reservations/tickets required by April 25. Contact Cindy Bennetts @cwcfunevents@gmail.com or call 560-6273.
Monday, May 4
The M-CHS Band Boosters raffle takes place at the All-District Band Festival at MCHS at 7 p.m. Grand prize is a home theater system including a 55-inch HDTV, and BlueRay/DVD player valued at $1,800. Second prize is a Specialized mountain bike from Kokopelli Bike & Board valued at over $800. Tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $30. Information and tickets: Jacque Cook, 970-560-0108.
The Mt. Lookout Grange (680 Grange Ave, Mancos) hosts a presentation at 7 p.m. by the Montezuma School to Farm Project about the program's work to connect our farming heritage with our growing future. All are welcome to this free event.
RE-1 All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m., in the MCHS main gym, featuring the music of the middle school band, high school symphonic band, and the CMS and MCHS Jazz Bands. The concert ends with two combined numbers featuring every band student in the district. Free.
Tuesday, may 5
Cortez Middle School Spring Concert, 7 p.m., in the CMS main gym, featuring the music of the sixth- seventh- and eighth-grade bad, CMS Jazz Band and a combined number. Free. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, May 7
"SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents The Alliance Brass Quintet. This last concert for the season features one of the world's finest brass ensembles. M-CHS Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/adult, $5/youth. More info: Lindsay Havran 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson 565-4757.
Friday, May 8
The Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival tour visits lakes and reservoirs in the Cortez area. Meet at Cortez Cultural Center and travel with expert Jim Beatty to observe species. Lunch, snacks, and water provided. Info: www.utemountainmesaverdebirdingfestival.com or (970) 565-1151. Reserve a spot.
Mondays And Fridays
Cortez Public Library offers one-on-one computer and tech tutoring. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, 202 N. Park, to schedule an appointment.
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 Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. On April 7, Gail Braunn will show how to make a modern wall hanging, table runner and placemats. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6-7 p.m. Come to any or all sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Limited knitting needles and yarn are available, so bring your own if possible. To sign up or for information, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
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: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-4 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.
Summit Ridge Women's Club seeks members to promote the organization and service club efforts of providing High School scholarships, sponsoring families in need during holiday events. The club meets once a month. For information, call Marie Chiarizia 757-395-0915.
Third Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association - Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle's, 801 E. Main St. Call chapter president Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Thursday
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.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron's monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.
Every Monday
The Four Corners Community Band meets 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at the corner of Market and North Street. New members welcome. Call Fawn at 882-2522 or visit www.fourcornerscommunityband.com.
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
GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy, a free, accredited online high school, hosts informational sessions and wait-list applications every Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Education Zone, 19 N. Maple St. (next to Audio Box). Info: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. 903-6153
