Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Nashville indie folk-rock duo Karisa and Cie Hoover of “You Knew Me When” will play at 6 p.m. Friday at Fenceline Cider. (Photo courtesy of You Knew Me When)
CORTEZ
Saturday, July 30

First Baptist Church of Cortez Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., North and Market streets. Everything is free.

Monday, Aug. 1

Cool Science, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. “Super Cool Science Show” starts at 10:30 a.m., “Amazing Water Show” starts at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

The Magic & Yo-Yos of Luke Renner, 3 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Suicide Awareness, 5-6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.

The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce “Main Street Meeting,” 6 p.m. at the Chamber Business Resource Center at 20 W. Main St. Discuss how the chamber can help you and the community. Details: Tanya at 970-565-3414 x1001.

Thursday, Aug. 12

Republican Women of Montezuma County, monthly meeting, noon, at The Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St., with speaker Joe Oltman of Conservative Daily Podcast. Lunch available for $12. RSVP to (970) 560-9603.

Second Tuesday

The Diabetes Support Group meets from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Cortez. Details: 970-564-2275

Third Thursday

In-person dementia support group, beginning 6 p.m. May 18 at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Meet outdoors for safety, social distancing. Bring a chair and sack lunch. Details: (970) 529-2050.

Every other Tuesday

Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., 104 E. Main St. Details: 529-3597 or email turquoiseravenart@gmail.com.

Every other Wednesday

Red Dress Committee/Cortez Four Corners MMIP Committee meeting, noon-1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library large study room, 202 N. Park St., and Zoom. Details: (612) 422-0791.

First and third Thursday

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caretaker, or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or 564-1195.

First Friday

Makers on Market, 4-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Handmade arts and crafts from local makers, craft beverages from the UpLIFT Apprenticeship Program, food and entertainment. Details for vendors and visitors: email becky@cortezculturalcenter.org.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 44, Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m., lunch at noon, Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.

Every Monday-Saturday

Conservative Grounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 40 E. Main St. Come in for coffee, friendship, conversations and outreach. All welcome. Details: 560-6643.

Every Monday

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 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.

A 13-week Grief Share counseling group, 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Baptist Church in Cortez, 100 N. Market St., beginning June 6. Workbook is $25. Info: 970-739-0452

Every Tuesday

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m., Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. The league is a group of local artists who get together to paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: 720-448-0418.

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks provided with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: 565-7024 or 565-6088.

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.

How-to Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Learn how to do something cool, weird and/or practical. The wine bar will be open.

Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6 to 7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., Cortez. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. No meeting on June 14. All are welcome. Meetings are in person. Refreshments provided. Details: (970) 564-3723, imo.succo@swcahec.org or swcahec.org/indigenous-peer-recovery.

Every Wednesday

Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. http://www.cortezlibrary.com/.

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Grades preschool through eight. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: 565-7308, ext. 102.

Every Thursday

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. For more information, call 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: 565-3557.

Weekly Board Game Night, 7-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Every Friday

Mother Goose on the Loose program, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. Program seeks to engage infants to 3-year-olds and foster early literacy and learning skills. Details: 970-565-8117.

TOPS weight-loss meeting, with 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.

Alphabet Art, 2:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Storytime to help preschoolers identify the letters of the alphabet.

Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m., virtual. Ages 7-17. Free. Details: Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.

Every Saturday

Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.

Every Sunday

The Cortez Library Radio Show, 3:30-4 p.m., ksjd.org/#stream/0 or stations 90.5 FM or 91.5 FM. Join Ms. Laura as she reads.

DOLORES
Saturday, July 30

Song Circle with Jan Estep, 9:30-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Friday, Aug. 5

Meet the Artist: Bryan Kyle, 4-6 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Chatham Rabbits, Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St.

Saturday, Aug. 13

Escalante Days 5K, 8 a.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. $30 adult, $15 youth. https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Dolores/EscalanteDays5K.

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County Meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Friday, Aug. 26

Iam Music Fest, 4 p.m., 311 Central Ave.. Tickets: $15, $20, $30. Day 1 of two-day festival next two the Dolores River Brewery. Twelve bands. Details: (970) 799-7450, iamjesse@iammusic.us, https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/dolores-festival/.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Iam Music Fest, 4 p.m., 311 Central Ave.. Tickets: $15, $20, $30. Day 2 of two-day festival next two the Dolores River Brewery. Twelve bands. Details: (970) 799-7450, iamjesse@iammusic.us, https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/dolores-festival/.

Tuesdays

Qi Gong with Kristina Umberger, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Call 882-4127 to register.

Wednesdays

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Fridays

Spanish Conversation Hour with Senor Carlos, 10-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. Guests RSVP: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.

Second Thursday

Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.

Third Saturday

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through ComicUprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.

MANCOS
Thursday, July 28

Bingo, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Friday, July 29

You Knew Me When, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Saturday, July 30

Nu Bass Theory, 6-9 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Sunday, July 31

Open Mic Night, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Library, 211 W. First St.

Mondays

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

Thursdays

Brown’s Good Eats: Greek Gyros, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.

Every Other Sunday

Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

Every Other Friday

Kelly’s Kitchen, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every Second Tuesday

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Call 533-7600 to sign up.

PLEASANT VIEW
Monday, Aug. 8

Invenergy Open House, 5-7 p.m., Pleasant View Fire Department, 15235 County Road CC.

FARMINGTON
Thursdays-Sundays through July 31

Pirates of Penzance, 8-10:30 p.m., Lions Wilderness Amphitheater, 500 College Blvd.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Neighborfest, 5-8 p.m., Lions Wilderness Park & Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd, $25. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborfest-2022-tickets-320776921407.

Every Other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

Wednesdays

Toddler Playdate, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., E3 Children’s Museum, 302 N. Orchard Ave.

Brown Bag Birding, 12-1 p.m., Animas Park off Browning Parkway.

Trivia at Traegers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd.

Tuesdays

Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum and Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St.

Thursdays

Downtown Makers Market, 3-8 p.m., 101 N. Orchard Ave.

For more information and to confirm event information, visit each event page online or call the organizer.

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