Artist exhibit: Randy Dukepoo, Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Opening Reception is on Friday, July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artist. Colorful, bold artwork influenced by Hopi culture. Details: (970)529-3597.
Meet Candidate Vivian Smotherman, 10 a.m. - noon. Mesa Cafe, 111 N. Market. Free. Meet running candidate for Colorado State Senate District 6, which includes Montezuma County. Details: www.votevivian.org.
Mesa Verde Indigenous Rangers Lecture: Four Corners Lecture Series, 6 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Free. Mesa Verde Park Indigenous Rangers will share their perspectives, traditions and experiences within the park. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.
"Art of the After Party" with DJ P.A., 8 – 10 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. 48 W. Main St. Free. Official after party of Third Thursday - “Artsy” photo booth and dance music. Details: www.zugallery.com.
Lower Left Improv Comedy Show, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $15. Join us for an amazing night of improv comedy, our first show ever in Cortez! Details: sunflowertheatre.org.
Wine Down Time feat. Jake McIntosh, 7–9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Music & a free wine taster with local dessert special. Details: www.zugallery.com.
Threaded Collective, 2 – 4p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Join fellow sewists, thrift flippers, alter fashioneers and outdoor gear/accessory creators. Details: zugallery.com.
Wine Down Time feat. Leigh Holmes, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Live music, sangria Saturday & dessert special. Details: zugallery.com.
Casual Scrabble, 2 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Join us for fun, no registration required. Details: zugallery.com.
Wine Down Time feat. Yves Giraud, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. $5 house made Sangria & dessert special. Details: zugallery.com.
Acoustic Jam for Beginners, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Led by Amanda & Jay. Details: zugallery.com.
Lost Art of Random Conversations, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Connect with community members. Details: zugallery.com.
Thursday, July 25
Silent Book Club, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Mix & mingle, then read in silence with everyone. Details: zugallery.com.
Wine Down Time feat. Jake McIntosh, 7–9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Music & a free wine taster with local dessert special. Details: zugallery.com.
From Sagebrush to Sweet corn, 2– 3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Simon Martinez will inform the crowd on the operations and products of the Ute Farm.
Wine Down Time feat. Ashleigh Bennett, 6–8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Sangria Saturday & live music. Details: zugallery.com.
Wine Down Time feat. Yves Giraud, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. $5 house made Sangria & dessert special. Details: zugallery.com.
Click Clique Photography Club, 6–7 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. From novice to pro, there is something for you. Details: zugallery.com.
Art of Letter Writing, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. We will provide the stamp. Details: zugallery.com.
Annual Ladies Day, Rockin' With Jesus 50s Style, 10 a.m. Dove Creek Community Center, 403 7th St. Dove Creek. Free. Food, door prizes, music, fellowship, fun, and a best 50s costume contest. Details: Please RSVP to LaVerna at (970) 739-8698, Candy at (970) 739-0271 or Claudean at (970) 739-0608. Sponsored by Fellowship Baptist, First Southern Baptist and Assembly of God Churches.
Sweet Taste of Success, 2-3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations encouraged. Jack and Jude Schuenemeyer will tell of operations and efforts of MORP.
Wild Food & Cuisine Workshop, 8 a.m. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K. $200. Delve into the remarkable world of food pathways and cultural landscapes. Details: https://bit.ly/3zs4Gt0.
Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the western 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, Noon – 3:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.
Dance With Grace and Rhythm classes, 7– 8 p.m. County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Free for beginners. For July, Cha Cha. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com
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.
Free Summer Meals for Kids, 10-11 a.m. Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma. No cost or enrollment required. Open to all kids 18 and under. June 3 through July 23, pick up four days of breakfast and lunch. Details: surveymonkey.com/r/YFNM33X or Sandi (970) 565-5157.
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. and meeting at 7 p.m. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com
Dance With Grace and Rhythm classes, 7 – 8 p.m. County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Free for beginners. For July, Jitterbug. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com.
Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. www.cortezlibrary.com.
Acoustic Jam, 4-6 p.m. Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free. Expand your musical journey visitors and locals alike: All are welcome to play, sing, and listen. Details: Event is every other Wednesday starting June 12 all summer long. Call (970) 565-4048 for info.
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. Pre-K and younger.
Drop-in storytime, 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.
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.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado Mountain Dog Festival, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Echo Basin Resort, 43747 County Road M. $20. Colorado Mountain Dog Festival! Come celebrate the best dogs on the planet with Canine Good Citizen testing, contests, prizes, games, camping, and a fun match. Details: cmdrfest@gmail.com or visit, coloradomountaindogs.com.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3–8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
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.
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.
Christmas in July, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 2500 Main Ave., Durango. $5. Join in for a festive day of holiday cheer in the heart of summer. Details: https://bit.ly/3vxCjbd or info@bci-events.com.
Palestine Solidarity Summer Film Series, 5:30–8 p.m. Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Free. A monthly film series on the history and present circumstances of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Details: RSVP: https://bit.ly/3xcqeJc; For information email, durango-palestine-solidarity@riseup.net.
Palestine Solidarity Summer Film Series, 5:30–8 p.m. Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Free. A monthly film series on the history and present circumstances of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Details: RSVP: https://bit.ly/3xcqeJc; For information email, durango-palestine-solidarity@riseup.net.
Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. $10-$15. Perform scientific experiments, chase clues, solve crimes and learn the core principles of forensic science. Details: (505) 599-1174 or visit, FarmingtonMuseum.org.
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.
