Historical Art Exhibit, Library operating hours. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Exquisite exhibit! Local artist Jim Williams has kindly lent us his personal art/historical collection. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov.
Wild Food & Cuisine Workshop, 8 a.m. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K. $200. Delve into the remarkable world of food pathways and cultural landscapes. Details: https://bit.ly/3zs4Gt0.
Mesa Verde National Park Star Party, 8-10:30 p.m. Morefield Campground Amphitheater, Mesa Verde National Park. Free. Star parties featuring a ranger program followed by telescope viewing. Weather permitting. Details: nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm.
Green Level One Improv Classes, 6 – 8 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 East Main St. $100. This 4-week class will introduce you to the art of improvisational comedy. Jump in! Classes are Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.
RISE Southwest – Suicide Awareness Walk, 9 a.m. Montezuma Park. Free. Third annual memorial walk for those whose lives have been affected by suicide. In need of sponsors. Details: Derek Streeter (303) 927-8243; Corin Streeter (970) 739-6963; Carly Wolf (970) 394-4660.
Movie Night: E.T., 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $10. A gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth and is discovered by a boy named Elliott. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.
Survivors Support Group, 5:30 – 7 p.m. This is a six week program held every Tuesday in an in person space, group is provided to support suicide attempt survivors. Details: (970) 403-5744 or karine@liminaltherapy.
Time Traveler's Notebook, 7 p.m. Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch – Sky Village, 4907 Road G. $30. Storytelling, music, visuals, lights to explore themes of time through earth sciences & ancient ancestry. Details: timetraveller.eventbrite.com.
Two Nights of Live Music in McElmo Canyon, 7 p.m. Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch – 7950 Road G. $30-$104. Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld perform Friday; Amy Helm and band join on Saturday. Details: AmyHelm-MarthaScanlan-JonNeufel.eventbrite.com.
Roots of Vitality Workshop: Adaptogens & Medicinal Mushrooms, 3-day workshop, Elderberry's Farm and Education Center. $399. Learn how to cultivate, extract & use adaptogenic herbs & mushrooms for health & vitality. Details: elderberrysfarm.com.
Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Montezuma Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St. Free. Classes on Bankruptcy, Estates Wills Trusts, Guardian/Conservator, Victims' Rights, Protection Orders, Ask an Attorney sessions. Details: Amy Harris (970) 565-1328.
Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the western entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.
Mahjong, Noon – 3:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.
Dance With Grace and Rhythm classes, Level 1, 6 p.m.; Level 2, 7 p.m.; County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. For September: Waltz. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com
Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: (720) 448-0418.
Free Summer Meals for Kids, 10 – 11 a.m. Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma. No cost or enrollment required. Open to all kids 18 and under. June 3 through July 23, pick up four days of breakfast and lunch. Details: surveymonkey.com/r/YFNM33X or Sandi (970) 565-5157.
Family Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10 – 11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the library, schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov. Details: (970) 568-5380.
Bridge, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.
Diabetes Support, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 564-2275.
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.
Smart Recovery, 5–6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6–7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com
Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. www.cortezlibrary.com.
Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free. Expand your musical journey visitors and locals alike: All are welcome to play, sing, and listen. Details: Event is every other Wednesday starting June 12 all summer long. Call (970) 565-4048 for info.
Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.
Family Storytime, 11-1:30 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.
Drop-in story time, 3:50-4:45 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. All ages welcome, first through fourth interest level.
Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this third Thursday community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun! Details: shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30-8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. First and third Thursday support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or (970) 564-1195.
Youth Leadership Council, 6–8:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.
55+ Senior Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: (970) 560-2137.
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: (970) 565-3557.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1-2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, (970) 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, 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.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, Noon to 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com.
Intro to Night Sky Photography, 7:30 p.m. Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 CO-184, Dolores. Free. Kurt Hillman teaches participants basic techniques for capturing the night sky through lecture and demonstration. Details: facebook.com/FriendsofCANM/events.
Books & Bikes Club, 6 p.m. The Bike Hostel, 507 Central Ave. Ride on over every Thursday, bring a book, a good chair and a beverage. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Star Party, 6:30 – 10 p.m. Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 CO-184. Free. Enjoy guided stargazing, educational presentations, and Indigenous perspectives. Family Friendly. Telescopes welcome. Details: facebook.com/FriendsofCANM/events.
Wobblers & Walkers, 11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Come out to enjoy an hour of free play, reading, and a surprise activity! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. First Tuesdays of the month. Details: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice integrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Middle school after school program with games, movies and learning. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Book club meets every second Thursday of the month. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Lego Lab, 1-2 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. LEGO Lab activity for young builders, to explore their creativity and imagination through the colorful world of LEGO! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3–8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.
Brown’s Good Eats, Greek Gyros, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave.
Teen Lounge, 4–5:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Palestine Solidarity Summer Film Series, 5:30–8 p.m. Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Free. A monthly film series on the history and present circumstances of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Details: RSVP: https://bit.ly/3xcqeJc; email, durango-palestine-solidarity@riseup.net.
Cristian Korte 10th Memorial – Time to Drive Disc Golf Full Tournament, 7 a.m. Check-in. Raven’s Nest Disc Golf Course. $25-$70. Two-days, three-rounds of competitive disc golf supporting the Cristian Korte Memorial Swim Fund- Pro's/Am's/Jr's welcome! Details: Erika (970) 759-8443, frisbeetarianDRO@gmail.com; dgscene.com/CKM16TimeToDrive.
Cristian Korte 10th Memorial – Time to Drive 16 Disc Golf ‘Fun Round’, 11 a.m. player check-in. Raven’s Nest Disc Golf Course. $20. Nine holes of fun disc golf supporting Cristian Korte Memorial Swim Fund- all ages/skills welcome. Details: Erika (970) 759-8443; frisbeetarianDRO@gmail.com; swimmingisalifeskill.org.
Cristian Korte 10th Memorial – Time to Drive 16 Disc Golf Tournament Round 3, 8:45 a.m. Mandatory player's meeting. Raven’s Nest Disc Golf Course. $25-$70. $30 donation from each player over juniors, Juniors fee donation $20 supporting the Cristian Korte Memorial Swim Fund- Pro's/Am's/Jr's welcome. Details: Erika (970) 759-8443; frisbeetarianDRO@gmail.com; swimmingisalifeskill.org.
Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. $10-$15. Perform scientific experiments, chase clues, solve crimes and learn the core principles of forensic science. Details: (505) 599-1174 or visit, FarmingtonMuseum.org.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. – noon. E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
