Acoustic Open Mic w/Yves, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Free drink for every performer. Sign-up that night, first come, first served, with Yves. Details: zugallery.com.
Fine Lines (Documentary) with Mountain Adventurer Panel Discussion, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 East Main St. $10. Visually stunning and poignantly filmed documentary Fine Lines followed by experienced mountain adventurer panel discussion. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.
Food for All – Everybody Eats, 3 – 6 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market. Donations accepted. Community Food Resources Expo and Art Exhibit Opening Reception. Harvest, culture and culinary adventure. Details: cortezculturalcenter.org or (970) 565-1151.
First Friday: Montezuma Mutts Calendar Release Party, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. 2025 Montezuma Mutt Calendar Release Party and Cover Reveal. Calendars on sale.
Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Off the Bench, 1 E. Main St. $10. Make the most of the spookiest season every Friday and Saturday in October.
Music & Mimosas feat. Leigh Holmes, 10 a.m. – noon. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Perfect blend of art, live music, and refreshments.
Opening Reception: Molly Elkind, 5 – 7 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Meet the artist. Weaving exhibit runs through Oct. 30. Details: (970) 529-3597.
Everybody Eats – Dessert Auction & Social, 5 – 7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market. Donations accepted. Harvest, culture & culinary adventure – dessert auction & social. Details: cortezculturalcenter.org or (970) 565-1151.
Free Ranger-led Tours of Yucca House National Monument, 9 a.m. Yucca House National Monument. Free. Meet at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. Registration required. Details: https://bit.ly/3XG23we or (970) 529-5037.
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.
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.
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.
Bluff Arts Festival, Various times. Bluff, Utah Community Center and Other Venues. Free. Storytelling, Workshops, Art Walk, Film Festival, Artist Market, Live Music, Readings. Details: bluffartsfestival.org.
Free Ranger-led Tours of Yucca House National Monument, 9 a.m. Yucca House National Monument. Free. Meet at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. Registration required. Details: https://bit.ly/3XG23we or (970) 529-5037.
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.
SWMHF Oktoberfest Fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. Wildedge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. Free. Celebrate Fall with beer, pretzels, and the musical stylings of Dr. Mullen and Dr. Anderson. Details: No registration needed.
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.
From the Heart – Tasting & Stories, 5- 8 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market. Donations accepted. Everybody Eats: Harvest, culture & culinary adventure. Details: cortezculturalcenter.org or (970) 565-1151.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Orchard Social, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Orchard Hub, 13729 Road 29. Free. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project invites you to an Orchard Social celebrating apples and orchards! Details: https://tinyurl.com/9eurpzm5.
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.
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.
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.
Poetry for Palestine, 5 p.m. Bread Café - Downtown, 135 E. 8th St. Free. Poetry for Palestine, fundraiser for Palestinian families. Details: https://tinyurl.com/bde4d64x.
Annual Fall Navajo Song & Dance, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm St. Free. Family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event with music, dance, and food and craft vendors. Details: (505) 599-1524.
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/.
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.
