Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

In this image taken from a Project Rattlecam video, an adult rattlesnake rests with juveniles at a den under remote observation in Colorado on Aug. 28. A Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic for Dogs, is to be held at 478 County Road 303, Durango on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. you can learn to protect your dog at the Durango Kennel Club clinic by training your dog to avoid rattlesnakes. See details below. (Project Rattlecam via AP)
CORTEZ
Friday, Sept. 13

Grizzly Bear Documentary 399: Queen of the Tetons, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $10. Follow Teton National Park's most famous grizzly, #399, as she births her 4 cubs. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Medicare vs Medicare Advantage, 10:15 a.m. County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Free. Choosing the best plan. A panel discussion sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Details: (970) 759-4533.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

Reiki Sound Bath, 5-7 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Transformative Reiki Sound Bath session led by Amy Enlightened Health, including group/individual work. Details: Heather Roe hroe@cortezco.gov.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Small Claims Clinic, Noon. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Free information on Small Claims and the court process. Details: (970) 565-1328 – 22nd Judicial Self-help Center.

Jack Loeffler Author Talk, 5-6:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. AuthorTalk Jack will present “A Pagan Polemic” and “Adventures with Ed A Portrait of Abbey.” Details: Heather Roe hroe@cortezco.gov.

Friday, Sept. 20

Little Brother Band, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $15. Join us for a kick off evening of sweet music from Little Brother! Details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Harvest Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cortez Middle School Garden, 450 W. Second St. Free. Learn about Montezuma School to Farm, share a meal, and tour our middle school garden. Details: www.mstfp.org.

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Oct. 29

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.

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 25-28

For Pets’ Sake Annual Yard Sale, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Montezuma County Fairgrounds Beef Barn. Free admission. For Pets' Sake Yard Sale. Donations taken Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: (970) 565-7387 – leave message, info@forpetssakehs.org or www.forpetssakehs.org.

Friday-Saturday, Sept. 27-28

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.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Fall Festival, 1-4 p.m. Cortez Adventist Christian School, 540 W. Fourth St. $1 tickets. Join in the fun, games, balloons, prizes, food and drinks! Details: Raven (402) 730-1653.

Thursday, Oct. 17

Roots of Vitality Workshop: Adaptogens & Medicinal Mushrooms, three-day workshop, Elderberry's Farm and Education Center. $399. Learn how to cultivate, extract & use adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms for health & vitality. Details: elderberrysfarm.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m. to 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.

Now through Oct. 15

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.

Now through Nov. 1

Rowland Lyon Art Display, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. View the works of the renowned artist Rowland Lyon, a former curator for the Smithsonian. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov or (970) 568-5380.

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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.

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

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Fridays

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.

Saturdays

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.

Sundays

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.

DOLORES
Mondays

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.

Tuesdays

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.

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

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.

Fridays

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.

MANCOS
Thursday, Sept. 19

The Cult Movie Federation of Mancos presents Smoke Signals, Doors open at 6 p.m.; movie 7 p.m. Mancos Opera House. $5 cash/check at door. A film from the heart of native America. Concessions; BYOB for 21+. Rated PG-13. Details: (970) 533-7600.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Live Music with the Lawn Chair Kings, 4–7 p.m. Mancos Brewing, 484 Hwy 160 E Frontage Road. Donations accepted. End of summer party. Details: (970) 533-9761.

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Durango
Saturday, Sept. 14

Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic for Dogs, 9 a.m. 478 County Road 303. $100/dog. Learn to protect your dog at the Durango Kennel Club clinic by training your dog to avoid rattlesnakes. Details: durangokennelclub.com.

Yardsale Fundraiser, 9-4 p.m. N. end of the 1300 block of 3rd Ave. Admission free. Yard Sale to raise lifesaving money for 4 Palestinian families and their children. Details: durango-palestine-solidarity@riseup.net

Thursday, Sept. 19

Fiesta on the Mesa, 4 – 8 p.m. Student Union Plaza, Fort Lewis College, Dinner $13 for community members, free for FLC students, faculty, and staff. Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Gather with great food and music to celebrate la cultura! Details: elcentro@fortlewis.edu.

Ignacio
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 21-22

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.

Saturday, Sept. 21

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.

Sunday, Sept. 22

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.

Farmington
Now through Saturday, Sept. 28

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.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29

Four Corners Balloon Rally Morning Ascensions, Piedra Vista High School, 5700 College Blvd. 7-9 a.m. Free. Overflow parking and shuttle services available from Lions Wilderness Park. Details: FourCornersBalloonRally.com.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Farmington Elks Lodge 1747 Hoop Shoot Contest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmington High School Old Gym. Free. Hoop shoot contest, free throws for girls and boys ages 8-12. Details: elks.org/hoopshoot/.

Wednesdays

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.

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