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Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., will host the Clown Sex Ed Live Theatre Comedy Production at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. Tickets, trailer and more info at sunflowertheatre.org.
CORTEZ
Wednesday, Feb. 12

Tri-City Soccer's 2025 General Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., WildEdge Brewing back room, 111 N. Market St. Free. Learn about youth soccer association. Advisers and key roles needed on the board. Details: info@tricitysoccer.com.

Spoken Word Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Bring your original words to share. $5 Suggested Donation. 7 p.m. More info at sunflowertheatre.org.

Friday, Feb. 14

Valentines Lover's Evening, 6:30 p.m., The Gathering Place, 140 N. Market St., Cortez. Snacks, finger foods, chocolates, live music, games, comfortable nice attire. Bring your sweetie for fun. Reserve by Feb. 7 at (970) 946-7071 or brian.jean.sherwood@hotmail.com.

Saturday, Feb.15

Lower Left Professional Improv Comedy Show, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 7 p.m. Come for the laughs! Stay for the joy! Tickets and more info at sunflowertheatre.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr’s books “Jesus’ Alternative Path” and “The Tears of Things.” Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Southwest Health System Annual Report Release Event, 5 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Atrium 1311 N. Mildred Road. Free. Listen to department leaders talk about SHS's achievements. Contact Jaycee Hart at jhart@swhealth.org.

Southwest Colorado Concerts: Doo Wah Riders, 7 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium. Cost: $25 adult, youth/students free compliments of LOR Foundation. High-energy country with a Cajun twist on classic and original songs. swcoloradoconcerts.org.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Standup Comedy Open Mic Night, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 7 pm. Bring your best jokes or just enjoy the comedy scene! Tickets and more info at sunflowertheatre.org

Friday, Feb. 21

Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Every third Friday the CPL has a space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Clown Sex Ed Live Theatre Comedy Production, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 7 p.m. A hilarious romp through the failures of American sex education. Tickets, trailer and more info at sunflowertheatre.org

Sunday, Feb. 23

Clown Sex Ed Live Theatre Comedy Production, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 2 p.m. A hilarious romp through the failures of American sex education. Tickets, trailer and more info at sunflowertheatre.org

Friday, Feb. 28

Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Event, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 7 p.m. True stories told from the Sunflower Stage by community members around the theme of TREES/ROCKS/BIRDS. Tickets at sunflowertheatre.org

Sunday March 2

Physcial Comedy and Mask Workshop, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 10 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Learn techniques that open up your physical theatre vocabulary and skills set with master teachers Zach and Tara! Registration and more info at sunflowertheatre.org

Wednesday, March 5

Standup Comedy 101 Classes, Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., 6 p.m - 8:30 p.m (runs for 4 weeks). Learn the fundamentals of Standup Comedy in a supportive/engaging environment. Registration/more info at sunflowertheatre.org

Wednesday, March 12

Book talk for “The Shape of What Remains,” by Lisa Taylor, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: www.lisataylor.com. For a book reading, book talk, book club visit or other event, email her at whitewaterwriting@gmail.com.

Mondays

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.

Dance With Grace & Rhythm, 6 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. Fees vary. For January, The Hustle! Details: Jared (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.

Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr’s books “Jesus’ Alternative Path” and “The Tears of Things.” Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com

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

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.

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.

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.

Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Every third Friday the CPL has a space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov.

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
Saturday, Feb. 22

What Happened to, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.. Free. Community Read discussion: Conversations on trauma, resilience, healing, hope and ways to change and grow. No registration required. Mancos Library (970) 533-7600 www.mancoslibbrary.org.

Tuesday, March 18

Book talk for “The Shape of What Remains,” by Lisa Taylor, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: www.lisataylor.com. For a book reading, book talk, book club visit or other event, email her at whitewaterwriting@gmail.com.

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.

PLEASANT VIEW
Saturday, March 1

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Wes and Chris Wilson, 2-5 p.m., Pleasant View Fire Community Room. No gifts please. Friends and family invited. To send a card: PO Box 271, Pleasant View, CO 81331

FARMINGTON
Tuesdays

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.

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.

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.

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