Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The Journal is hosting this month’s Business After Hours event on Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Main St. (Journal photo)
CORTEZ
Monday, March 17

Limericks & Libations with Shamus and Andy, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Live St. Patrick's Day music.

Tuesday, March 18

Acoustic Jam for Beginners with Jay & Amanda, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. All ages and ability. Bring a music stand if you have one. Listeners welcome.

Thursday, March 20

Business After Hours event, hosted by The Journal, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Main St.

Friday, March 21

Rally Around Public Lands, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Mesa Verde National Park, 35853 Road H.5; Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Colorado Highway 184; and Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 Colorado 184. At noon, gather in Mancos at the junction of U.S. 160 and Colorado 184, parking at north of Mancos Liquor. A rally of support, not a protest. No signs; they will be provided.

Saturday, March 22

Live music with Lost Highway, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Out-of-the-ordinary" covers and originals. Setting up the dance floor for this.

Saddle Fitting with the Skyhorses, 11 a.m., 12838 Road 24.5 (house on the left at turnaround). Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Presented by Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen. Do not bring horses. Register at the event.

Tuesday, March 25

Four Corners Community Band, Concert of Firsts, 7 p.m., M-CHS Auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. Free but donations accepted. Four Corners Community Band celebrates 25 years. Co-sponsored by SW Colorado Concerts & LOR Foundation.

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Passion for photography? Join us.

Thursday, March 27

Silent Book Club, 6-8 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Silent hour 6:30 p.m. Talk, mingle or not and read for 1 hour silently.

Saturday, March 29

Farewell Sing-Along with Jay & Amanda, 5-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $10 suggested donation. Farewell to The Doctors Jay and Amanda.

Friday and Saturday, April 4-5

"The Letter C,“ 7 p.m., The Sunflower Theatre; 8 E. Main St. Cost: $20. A live theater performance finding light in the darkness from catastrophe to community. Details: https://sunflowertheatre.org/.

Tuesday, April 8

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. for happy hour, 7 p.m. for the meeting, 2258 E. Main St. Free. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.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 February and March: Foxtrot. 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.

American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Ute Mountain Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Free. The monthly meeting is for members and prospective members. Details: (970) 565-8151.

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
Saturday, March 29

PBS documentary “One Woman, One Vote,” directed by Ruth Pollak (Educational Film Center/WGBH, 1995), noon, at the Dolores Public Library. Presented by the League of Women Voters – Montezuma County, in honor of Women's History Month.

Sunday, April 13

Haunted Like Human, Dolores River Brewing, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewing, 100 S. 4th St. Cost: $10. Nashville folk/Americana duo Haunted Like Human will perform live. Details: www.doloresriverbrewery.com.

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
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.

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.

TOWAOC
Wednesday, March 19

Spring Fair, 5-7 p.m., Ute Mountain Recreation Center, 495 Sunset Blvd. Free. Learn about summer youth programs, enroll at KCA, & enjoy dinner & giveaways. Details: (970) 564-5360 or rhouse@utemountain.org.

Correction

The date of the Four Corners Community Band’s concert was incorrect in the March 5 edition of The Journal. The Concert of Firsts is March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium.