Christmas for Kids, Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. All completed applications need to be received no later than Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Assisting Montezuma County families who have applied in celebrating the holidays! Sponsors are also needed to assist in making this possible for the most vulnerable in our community. Details: (970) 564-1195 or www.pinonproject.org
Stuff the Bus, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cortez Safeway, 1580 E. Main St. KRTZ will be gathering food to stuff the bus and cash donations for the Good Samaritan Center, a nonprofit food pantry in Cortez that “prioritizes variety, choice, and culturally-important food in a market-style environment.” Details: https://huttonbroadcasting.com/stuff-the-bus/
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.
Kids Christmas Tree Craft Workshop w/ Leigh, 1 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St. $65. For children ages 4 to 12, accompanied by an adult or older teen. Details: www.zugallery.com/workshops
A Time for Hope, 4-6 p.m. Cortez United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Donations! A fundraiser for Hope's Kitchen Free Meal Program, chili, soup and cornbread will be served. Silent and dessert auction, live music by Zeke Isaacs and friends. Join us for a great time to support this incredible community outreach! Details: (970) 565-3002
Sing-Along Night w/ Amanda & Jay, 5p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St. Free. Bringing the community together for an evening of music, relaxation, and laughter. Details: www.zugallery.com
Acoustic Jam for Beginners, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. For those new with an instrument or singing and would like to start playing with others. Details: zugallery.com.
Food Preservation Class, 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. Learn the basics of hot water canning. This class is limited to 12 participants. Register with Delilah (970) 564-4784.
Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Love on a Hanger, 34 E. Main St. Holiday cheer, gift ideas, refreshments and giveaways!
Festival of Wreaths, Pick-up your Scavenger Hunt Passports at the Colorado Welcome Center or Pioneer Printing. Tour more than 40 beautifully decorated wreaths and play our Scavenger Hunt to win prizes! Details: shopcortez.com/festival-of-wreaths/
For Pets' Sake Annual Turkey Trot, 9:30 a.m. Parque de Vida Pavilion, behind the Cortez Rec Center. $25 registration fee and t-shirt. Walk starts at 10 a.m. Costumes are encouraged and a prize will be awarded for the Best Costume. Details: forpetssakehs.org, info@forpettsakehs.org or (970) 565-7387
21st Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, 12 – 2 p.m. Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St. Free. Please reserve your meal to pickup on the day of or sign-up for delivery at www.stbarnabascortez.org/events Deadline to reserve pickup is Nov. 22 at noon. Delivery deadline is Nov. 20 at noon. For volunteer/donation details: (970)-565-7865
Fall Young Entrepreneur Showcase, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, 20 W. Main St. Join us to help showcase our young entrepreneurs in Montezuma County and their “small businesses” on Small Business Saturday! Details: (970) 564-4159 or jthurman@co.montezuma.co.us
Music & Mimosas feat. Kevin Frazier, 10 a.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St.Free. Perfect blend of art, music, and refreshments on a Saturday morning. Details: www.zugallery.com
Lost Art of Random Conversations, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St. Free. Network and create deeper connections with those around you. Details: www.zugallery.com
Saturday with Santa! 1 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St. Free. First 100 visitors will receive a FREE 5x7 photo with Santa. Details: www.zugallery.com
34th Annual Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. Main St. Cortez. Theme: The Hidden Spirit of Christmas! Bundle up and come out to see the parade! For parade participation information you can email fcborparadeoflights@gmail.com
Charlie Albright in Concert, 7 p.m. Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium, 418 South Sligo St. Adult tickets $25, youth/student tickets $5. Charlie presents a delightful evening of entertainment. Mixing classical with a bit of pop, all tied together with his relaxed and friendly stage presence. Details: www.swcoloradoconcerts.org
Boys Youth Basketball Grades 3-6, Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. $20. Registration open from December 5-23, 6-game season with 7 teams, and 10 spots per team. Details: (970) 564-4080
Four Corners Community Band Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Cortez, 100 N Market St. Free. Details: Facebook @4CCBand
Coffee Hour, 5-6 p.m. Cortez Chamber, 20 W. Main St. All businesses invited! Details: (970) 565-3414 ext. 1002 or info@cortezchamber.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: (970) 564-2275.
Click Clique Photography Club, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. 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, 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.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at Noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.
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.
Mahjong, 12:00-3:30 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: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 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. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 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: (970) 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: (970) 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: (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.
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.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 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
Dolores Ski Swap, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dolores Community Center. This event benefits Operation Graduation. Bring your used ski/snowboard equipment to help raise money for the high school graduation. 15% commission will be charged for items sold at this event. Item drop off will be Nov. 10 from 4-7p.m. Unsold items will need to be picked up Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Details: doloresboosterclub@gmail.com or text (970)759-4073.
Dolores Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Contact Laurie McGuire at (970)759-3601 to reserve vendor space.
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: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 6:30 a.m. Kelly's Kitchen, 315 Central Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $150. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902
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: (970) 882-4127.
Comedy Nights, 7 p.m. Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through ComicUprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.
Olde Fashioned Christmas, 5-8 p.m. Downtown Mancos. Come see Santa, the Rudolph Run, tree lighting, scavenger hunt, music, and the ugly sweater contest!
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 (970) 533-7600.
Four Corners Local Author Fair, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Local, published authors will be at the fair. Details: Infoway.org
Art fundraiser, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Three Rivers Art Center, 123 Main St. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six chances to win beautiful fabric art, paintings, jewelry, pottery and more. Drawing on Saturday, Nov. 25. Details: (505) 716-7660 or www.facebook.com/threeriversartcenterandincahootsgallery.
Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m. Downtown Main Street. Free. Bundle up for this evening parade of lights. Children will be given a Christmas Bell to help ring in the Spirit of Christmas! Entry/registration details: (505) 325-0279 or farmingtonnm.org
Family Night with Santa, 6-8:30 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. Free. Spend the evening with your family at the Festival of Trees. Pictures with Santa, trees, a family friendly event. Details: www.pmsfestivaloftrees.org
Santa’s Sleigh Ride, 5-9 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. $10 per person. Take a horse driven sleigh ride downtown on Santa’s sleigh! Details: www.pmsfestivaloftrees.org
Toddler playdate, 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.
Trivia at Traegers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd.
Four Corners Old Car Club meeting. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 865 N. Dustin St. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month. Details: (505) 716-7100.
