Celebrating 90 Years of Faithfulness, Service and Ministry, 10:45 a.m. First Baptist Church of Cortez, 100 N. Market St. Free. A Worship Concert featuring Cody McAdoo, Chad Little & Patrick Orr. Message from Jim Gray. Details: (970) 565-6555.
New Year’s Eve Party with The Flyaways, 8 p.m. - 12:15 a.m. American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St. $5-$25. Door prizes, live music, dancing, photo booth, food and drinks. 21-and-under can enter with guardian. Details: Connie (970)739-6612.
Jingle Bell Walk, 11:30 registration, walk at noon. Ute Mountain Recreation Center, 309 Valley View Lane. Jingle Bell Walk to promote awareness of healthier activities in the community. Details: Tyellowman@utemountain.org.
Community Involvement Expo, 4-7 p.m. Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Explore volunteer opportunities with our partners. Details: info@montezumaleadershipnetwork.org.
Opening Reception: Figure Drawing Exhibit, 4-6 p.m. Turquoise Raven, 104 E. Main St. Admission free. Artist meet and greet, various mediums and models.
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.
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
Centering Prayer, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Free. A weekly space offered for quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Every Wednesday. Details: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
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.
Annie’s Project, Times vary. Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. $75; scholarships available. Agricultural business education program. Details: Emily (970) 564-4170.
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.
Fourth of July River Parade, 8 a.m. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Dr. Inquire for fees. Fourth of July River Parade through the heart of Durango on the Lower Animas River. Details: (970) 247-4789; info@mild2wildrafting.com; mild2wildrafting.com.
Tuesday Morning Birders, 8 a.m. Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.
Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary’s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.
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.
San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Bring your advice, share your techniques, meet other anglers every third Wednesday. Details: (505) 320-4238 or SJFFF505@gmail.com.
