Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Navajo/Diné day laborers working on the Knife Edge Road in the 1920s. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Mesa Verde Gen Z Indigenous Rangers will present a free lecture at 6 p.m. in the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. in Cortez. Mesa Verde Indigenous Rangers will share their perspectives, cultural foundation and will encourage the public to ask questions during this powerful evening! For information, visit sunflowertheatre.org. (Courtesy Mesa Verde National Park)
CORTEZ
Wednesday, July 31

Artist exhibit: Randy Dukepoo, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. The exhibit is filled with colorful, bold artwork influenced by Hopi culture. Details: (970)529-3597.

History of Colorado, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Local Historian Charles Wilson former park ranger/SouthWest Degree holder to give a Colorado history presentation. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov.

Art of Letter Writing, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. We will provide the stamp. Details: zugallery.com.

Thursday, Aug. 1

New Film: Tuesday, 7 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. $10. A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and daughter must confront Death when it arrives as an astonishing bird. Details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Friday, Aug. 2

First Friday: Art, Wine, Dance, 4 – 6 p.m ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Bollywood and Bellydance performances and free wine tasters. Details: zugallery.com.

Saturday, Aug. 3

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.

Robot Dreams, 6 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Free. Family Friendly Movie Night! Best Animated Feature Nomination, Academy Awards. Meet DOG and Robot! Details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Live Music: Black Roses, 7 – 9 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Live, Reggae music with Mary Hess & Cesar Valencia of Black Roses. Details: zugallery.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Mesa Verde Gen Z Indigenous Rangers Lecture, 6 p.m. Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Free. Mesa Verde Indigenous Rangers share their perspectives, cultural foundation and answer questions. Powerful evening! Details: sunflowertheatre.org.

Zodiac Night: Leo, 6 – 8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Mix and Mingle with your fellow cats whilst enjoying some free, birthday treats. Details: zugallery.com.

Saturday, Aug. 24

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

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.

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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.; 7 p.m. meeting. 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.

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Fridays

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.

Saturdays

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.

Sundays

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.

DOLORES
Mondays

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.

Tuesdays

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.

Wednesdays

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.

Thursdays

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.

Fridays

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.

MANCOS
Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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.

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.

Durango
Wednesday, July 31

Reversing Peripheral Neuropathy, 1 p.m. Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Join David Konikowski, Licensed Acupuncturist, for an informative discussion on Reversing Peripheral Neuropathy. Details: https://fb.me/e/6Q2kBlh2B.

Thursday, Aug. 29

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.

FARMINGTON
Now through Saturday, Sept. 28

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.

Wednesdays

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.

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