First Friday, The ZU is Two, 6-9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Ice Cream Social and ZU Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win $200 gift card. Details: zugallery.com.
Navajo Taco Fundraiser for St. John the Baptizer, 1-2 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Navajo Tacos to-go will raise funds for St. John the Baptizer in Montezuma Creek’s building needs. Reserve ahead: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org.
Acoustic Open Mic with Yves, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. Details: zugallery.com.
Chaco Great Houses in the Great Sage Plain of Southwestern Colorado, 7 p.m. Methodist Church, 515 Park St. Dr. Varien’s presentation is on the expansion of the Chacoan regional system into Southwestern Colorado. For more information contact Mary Gallagher: 202.445.5755.
Stanton Englehart Exhibit Grand Opening Reception, 5 p.m., Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 Colorado Highway 184. Cost: $0-$10. Including remarks by Sharon Englehart, appetizers, music, and silent auction featuring an original Englehart painting. Please RSVP online at swcocanyons.org/events or by calling 970-239-1730.
Karen Kristen Artist Reception, 5-7 p.m. St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. All artwork is for sale and there will be light refreshments served.
RISE Southwest Suicide Awareness Walk, 9-11 a.m. Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Breakfast and coffee will be served before the walk. Arts and crafts station to make posters, a guest speaker and tote bags with resources for participants. Details: Derek Streeter, streeter.d@gmail.com.
Vitalant Blood Drive, 8 a.m.- noon Cortez Service Center, 110 W. Progress Circle. For more information: vitalant.org, 1.877.258.4825.
Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Visitor Center, 928 E. Main St. All instruments, ages and abilities ages welcome. Free casual event outside in the shade. Handy Hot Dogs available. Spectators bring blanket or lawn chairs.
Lost Art of Random Conversations, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Don’t get caught up in small talk, but network and create deeper connections. Details: zugallery.com.
Open Mic – Spoken Word About Peaches, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Best in Show receives $100 cash prize. Prepare 5 minutes maximum. Hosted by DJ Moho. Details: zugallery.com.
Singalong Night with Amanda & Jay, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Amanda Mullen and Jay Anderson who will lead us through an eclectic mix of songs. Details: zugallery.com.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society annual yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Montezuma County Fairgrounds Beef Barn, 30100 U.S. Highway 160. Donations will be accepted on 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
“ART of the After Party” with DJ P.A. – Season Finale, 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St., It's Reggae Music Night. Photo booth will be open with a free 5x7. Dance.
Floral Arrangement Workshop with Claire West, 7 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Cost $50. Register in advance. Create your own floral arrangement with Claire from Whistling Squirrel Farm. Details: zugallery.com.
Music & Mimosas feat. Marcia Ewell, 10 a.m.-noon ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of art, music, and refreshments featuring musician Marcia Ewell. Details: zugallery.com.
Worldwide Photo Walk – Creative Blocks of Cortez, 4 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Every year, photographers and enthusiasts worldwide grab their cameras and gather in their city. Details: zugallery.com.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, Happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St.
Diabetes Support Group meets, 3-4:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Details: 564-2275.
Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. Details: zugallery.com.
Trivia Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., WildEdge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. bit.ly/3GE6Khm.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Details: (970) 529-2050.
Shop Cortez Third Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park. Music, food and drink. Details: shopcortez.com.
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 (970) 564-1195.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 44, Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m. Lunch at noon. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.
Mahjong, 1-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.
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. For 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 Cortez Library schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov, 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: 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.
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. For details call Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, 564-3301.
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: 565-7308, ext. 102.
Family Storytime, 11-1:30 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For pre-K and younger.
Drop-in Storytime, 3:50-4:45 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., All ages welcome, 1st – 4th interest level.
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: 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.
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. For details, call Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, 564-3301.
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.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m., virtual. Ages 7-17. Free. Details: Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Square Dance with Four Corners Dancers, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. A night of dancing lead by Duane Randol and Patty Randol. Square dance lessons return Monday, Sept. 18
Stanton Englehart Exhibit Grand Opening Reception, 5 p.m., Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 Colorado Highway 184. Cost: $0-$10. Including remarks by Sharon Englehart, appetizers, music, and silent auction featuring an original Englehart painting. Please RSVP online at swcocanyons.org/events or by calling 970-239-1730.
Star Party, 6:30-10 p.m. Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center, 27501 Colorado Highway 184. Bring telescopes, binoculars, red light flashlights, chairs and questions. Three guest speakers will be sharing science and culture about the stars. Bertram Tsavadawa: Hopi Guide, Mary Weahkee: Archaeologist from Santa Clara Pueblo and Ric Alling: ASU School of Earth & Space Exploration
Dolores Mountain Quilt Guild, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Drive. Socialize at 9:30 a.m. Details: Allyson Cook, 951-392-9486.
Story time, 10:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.
Qi Gong with Kristina Umberger, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Register: 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.
Mahjong Hong Kong Simplified Style, 2-4 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. All levels.
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.
Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.
Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through ComicUprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.
Artist’s Garage Sale, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave. A great opportunity to get rid of art stuff or buy some new art stuff. For more info email: rosieraecarter@gmail.com or jodybchapel@gmail.com.
Aspen Xtravaganza and Open Studio, 12-2 p.m. Raven House Gallery, 120 Grand Ave. Create a beautiful fused glass art piece of Colorado’s Favorite Tree. There will be several base shapes to choose from. $65 per person. RSVP and sign up by emailing Nancy Byers at Byerscellars@gmail.com. Bring a chair.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
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.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Sign up at 533-7600.
Toddler Playdate, 10 a.m.-noon, 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.
Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum and Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St.
Downtown Makers Market, 3-8 p.m., 101 N. Orchard Ave. Details: Visit each event page online or call the organizer.
Thailand Mission Auction and Dinner, 3-7 p.m., 1111 S. Miller Ave. Free silent/live auctions and dinner. American and Asian items for a donation. Day3C.com.
Veterans Breakfast, 9 p.m. Si Señor, 4015 E. 30th St. Veterans Collaborative monthly breakfast, all veterans are welcome. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.
