The Dolores Star encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@doloresstar.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Star at 882-4486.
Sideshow to host music, film, art
The Sideshow Emporium & Gallery will presents Rural Gothic: art, music & film, a multi-media look at the dark and mythic aspects of small-town America.
Live music from Kustom Fronts, Holy Smokers, Ole Bye and more. Visual art by Dustyn Lyon, Hardison Collins and Rosie Carter, among others. One night only, Saturday March 23, starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Some art will hang through April 4. The Sideshow is at 411 Central, Dolores.
Call 970-739-4646 for more details.
Leave No Trace training
Dolores River Boating Advocates will host a "Leave No Trace" awareness workshop for whitewater boaters on Saturday, March 23 at 4Corners Riversports in Durango from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to minimize impacts to the rivers Rick Ryan, former BLM Dolores River ranger, will lead the training. Cost is $10, which includes lunch and all materials. Space is limited, register by calling 799-1475 or email info@doloresriverboating.org.
Bingo to benefit Operation Graduation
Come One Come ALL... Dolores Rotary Bingo Tuesday March 26. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. (chili and soups, drink and dessert for $5) and exciting, competative, friendly, get out of the house BINGO at 7 p.m. Help support the Dolores Operation Graduation by playing BINGO. Grab your friends and family members for a fun night of support for Operation Graduation and the Dolores Rotary!
DANCE! Where? American Legion March 23
Vanishing Breed Band will play at the American Legion in Cortez March 23rd at 8 p.m. Shake off those winter blues with Odis & the boys! $5.00 cover, 21 & over please. Come on down!
Movie night: March 25 The Business of Being Born
This is Ricki Lake's groundbreaking exposé on choices in childbirth. Ricki Lake and producer Abby Epstein were both inspired by their own unique birth experiences. The result of their collaboration is a must see movie which provides an entertaining and informative celebration of the road to motherhood. Discussion with Licensed Midwife Janneli F. Miller follows. Call Janneli at 970-882-3032 for more information. The Dolores Healing Center is at 102 S. 4th St. Dolores.
You like throwing horseshoes?
Come by the American Legion in Cortez on March 28 at 7 p.m. for the Rocky Mountain Ringers Horseshoe Seminar & sign up. This is an informative meeting about our club & league play this summer at the American Legion. 3 man teams! Stop on in & have some fun this summer! Play is on Thursday evenings!
DANCE!! WHERE? American Legion March 30
Beautifull Loser's are playing at 8 p.m. Now that you've shaken off the Winter Blues lets bring in the Spring with the Beautiful Loser's! Put those dancing shoes on & let's go to 320 N Harrison! See you there! $5 cover, 21 & over please.
Bring in the Spring with a seed swap
Mancos Seed Swap, Saturday March 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mancos Library. Bring seeds, transplants and cuttings to share or trade. Kids Activities, Seed Bank Information, Free Soup and seed donations from local nurseries and heirloom seed companies. This is a Free Event!
For more info call 509-830-4380
Easter season celebrated at Dolores Methodist church
The Johnson Memorial United Methodists are offering a variety of opportunities for locals and visitors alike to celebrate the Easter season at the Church, located at 105 N. 8th Street in Dolores. Holy Week on the Christian calendar is a time of joy, heartache and Good News. To fully understand what Jesus went through, we must walk this part of his journey with him. Then we can begin to see and comprehend the significance of his actions and the depth of God's love for each one of us. All are welcome to come learn more about these special moments.
On Palm Sunday, March 24th, at 9:15 a.m., we will share in welcoming the Messiah to Jerusalem and will enjoy the hope that comes from hearing God's good news.
On Maundy Thursday, March 28th, at 6:30 p.m., we will gather to reflect on the Last Supper, when Jesus told his disciples that he was about to be betrayed.
On Good Friday, March 29th, at 5:00 p.m., we will meet at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez, in a special Tenebrae Service, hearing God's words surrounding the death of his only Son on the cross for our sins. "Tenebrae" comes from the Latin word for darkness.
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, at 9:15 a.m., we will share in the joyous cry of millions of followers of Jesus the Christ, celebrating the truly good news that, "He is Risen, Indeed!"
For further information about any of these events, please contact the Church office at 970-882-7780.
For Pets' Sake Humane Society to Host Spring Pet Vaccination Clinic
For Pets' Sake Humane Society will host a Low-Cost Dog and Cat Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 13 at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez.
Veterinarian Dr. Sue Grabbe with Four Corners MASH will offer dog and cat packages which include rabies, distemper, parvo (dogs), leukemia (cats), and more for $40.00 each, or $15.00 for rabies only. Packages without rabies are just $32.00. Exact change is appreciated, checks are okay, but No credit cards please. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. A portion of each package purchased will be donated to For Pets' Sake.
For more information call the Humane Society at 565-PETS (7387).