Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Saturday, Oct. 21: Southwest Health Systems Update, 10:15 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Joe Theine, the new CEO of Southwest Health System, will provide an update on the hospital and System services.
CORTEZ
Tuesday, Oct. 17

Auditions for solos in Messiah Sing-in, 6-7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Sing-In will be performed Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. For details, call (970) 570-9680.

Friday, Oct. 20

Elevated Paint with PC Aristry, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Tickets $45. ZU Gallery’s version of the “paint and sip” class, but elevated. Theme is “Fall Evening.” Details: zugallery.com.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Music & Mimosas featuring Yves Giraud, 10 a.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of art, music and refreshments with musician Yves Giraud. Details: zugallery.com.

Southwest Health Systems Update, 10:15 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N Park Street. Joe Theine, the new CEO of Southwest Health System, will provide an update on the hospital and System services.

Next Step Mosaic Class with Leigh Waggoner, noon, ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Tickets $125. Two-day class where we'll dive deep into classical mosaic methods to create stunning nature-inspired images. Details: zugallery.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 865 N. Park St. Suite 100. Free legal classes. Questions: 22ndselfhelp@judical.state.co.us, 970.565.1328 or 970.565.1111.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Sourdough Starter Workshop with Lynn, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Tickets $25. Learn the easiest, most surefire way to create your own sourdough starter. Details: zugallery.com.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Basic Fire Safety And Fire Extinguisher Use, 5-630 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Learn Basic Fire Safety with Fire Chief Roy Wilkinson. Demonstration of using fire extinguishers.

DJ P.A.'s 14th Annual Monster Mash Costume Party, 8 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Get ready to dance, mingle, and showcase your most hauntingly creative costumes. Details: zugallery.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Winter Gardening Indoors, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Tickets $35. Discover the joys of cultivating green vegetables and herbs throughout the winter season. Details: zugallery.com.

Saturday, Nov. 4

All about the Cortez Cultural Center, 10:15 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will present a program about the Cultural Center and its programs. Since the program is at the center, attendees will be able to see, as well as, hear about all that the center offers to the community. Call (970) 565-1151.

Friday, Nov. 10

Elevated Paint with Shawn Ahkeah, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Tickets $45. This is ZU Gallery’s version of the “paint and sip” class, but elevated. Details: zugallery.com.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Weaving Baskets with Mimi Bonkowske, 10 a.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St., Tickets $135. Two-day workshop, 10 students max includes all materials, instruction, drink and snacks. Details: zugallery.com.

Second Tuesday

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.

Third Tuesday

Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free and open to the public. Details: zugallery.com.

First and Third Tuesday

Trivia Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., WildEdge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. bit.ly/3GE6Khm.

Third Thursday

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.

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 (970) 564-1195.

First Friday

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

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.

Mahjong, 1-4 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.

Every Tuesday

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.

Every Wednesday

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.

Every Thursday

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.

Every Friday

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.

Every Saturday

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

First and Third Saturday

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

DOLORES
Saturday, Oct. 14

Orchard Social Solar Eclipse, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Orchard Hub, 13751 Road 29. Solar Eclipse viewing beginning at 9 a.m. followed by cider, apples, food and music. Details: montezumaorchard.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 6:30 a.m. Kelly's Kitchen, 315 Central Ave., First meeting free, annual membership $150.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Government Financing Presentation, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Cortez City Manager Drew Sanders will discuss local government financing and budgeting.

First Tuesday

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.

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

Qi Gong with Kristina Umberger, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Register: 882-4127.

Wednesdays

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

Fridays

Mahjong Hong Kong Simplified Style, 2-4 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. All levels.

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

Cult Movie Federation of Mancos, 6 p.m., The Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave., Tickets $5. This months Selection: Invasion of the Body Snatchers and 1956. Concessions offered, BYOB for over those over the age of 21.

Mondays

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

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.

Every Second Tuesday

Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Sign up at 533-7600.

FARMINGTON
Sunday, Oct. 15

Veterans Stand Down, 10 a.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Support for homeless veterans. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.

Wednesdays

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.

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. 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.

First Friday

Veterans Breakfast, 9 p.m. Si Señor, 4015 E. 30th St. Veterans Collaborative monthly breakfast, all veterans are welcome. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.