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CortezTuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Vigil with lessons, carols, and Eucharist, 5 p.m., North and Elm streets. Light reception to follow. Details: 565-7865.
Christmas Eve carols, candles and communion service, 6 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Details: 565-7024.
Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Cortez, 515 N Park St.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
29th annual Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Free. Donation accepted. Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Details: Cortez Cultural Center at 565-1151.
Christmas Day service, 9 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
SATURDAY, DEC. 28
Cortez Christmas bird count, 7:30 a.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Participants meet at cultural center for route assignments. Bring binoculars, birding guides, warm clothing and snacks, lunch and drinks. Sponsored by National Audubon Society. The nation’s longest-running community science bird project. Details: 565-1151, ext. 14, or diane.cherbak@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire St. Free.
Protecting Yourself and Others Against Sexual Assault, 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third Ave. Free.
THURSDAY, JAN. 9
The award-winning documentary film “Blood Memory,” 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. The film chronicles America’s Indian Adoption Program. Suggested donation $5. Details: 565-8117.
Friday, Jan. 10
Heartsaver CPR & First Aid Class, 9 a.m., Southwest Health System, 1311 N. Mildred Rd. $20.
Monday, Jan. 13
Women’s March sign-making art build, 12:30 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Bring creativity and ideas. Supplies provided but attendees may bring their favorites also. No glitter.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Southwest Basin Roundtable meeting, 3 p.m., Dolores Water Conservancy District.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Free.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year’s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
FRIDAY, JAN. 17
Friends of the Cortez Public Library and the Library Advisory Board meeting, 3 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion of upcoming library events and the group’s finances and fundraising possibilities. All are welcome. Details: 565-8117.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Fourth annual Women’s March: Together We Rise, 10 a.m., Cortez City Park flagpoles. Everyone is welcome. Hot drinks and cookies provided. Participating groups: Montezuma Alliance for Unity, Montezuma County Democrats, Montezuma Moms Demand Gun Sense, Cortez Chapter of Drinking Liberally, Rosa Belongs Here and Montezuma Youth Pride.
Happy Trails Hoedown veterans fundraiser, 6 p.m., Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. $20. Choice of ribs or fried chicken, silent and oral auction, raffle and dancing. Proceeds benefit Elks veterans projects. Details: RSVP recommended to 565-3557.
Monday-Friday
Nondenominational silent meditation, 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
First Monday
Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building, Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or vangim@monteloresecc.org. Bring a beverage.
Southwest Cowboy Church, Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.
First Tuesday
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Diabetes support group, 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
First Wednesday
Recent Spouse Loss support group, 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting, 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, montezumagop@gmail.com or 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.
Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour, 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting, 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. Details: 570-5755.
Montezuma County Democrats meeting, The People’s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting, 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: vfwpost5231@gmail.com.
First Friday
Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
Disabled American Veterans meeting, with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.
First Saturday
Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, monthly meeting. Details: contact montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com.
First and Third Saturday
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.
Second Tuesday
Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, 7 p.m., happy hour 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Mayor’s office hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting, 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Second Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Women meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free supermarket tours, noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.
Estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: erin@fone.net. Details: (303) 588-2695.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings, 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Third Monday
High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.
Third Wednesday
Critical Conversations series, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Fourth Tuesday
Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: jcuesta@colegalserve.org or (800) 521-6968. Fourth Wednesday
Cancer education and support group, 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.
Fourth Thursday
Local Resource Support Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Every Monday
SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System, 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.
Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women, 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 764-0920 or communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.
Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.
Every Monday and Thursday
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
Every Tuesday
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Cortez Public Library Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 565-8117.
Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 420 N. Harrison St.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Master’s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons, 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Rec Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.
Every Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday Activities Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117. In January: Jan. 8, Legos; Jan. 15: Engineering, and Out-of-School Enrichment Program; Jan. 22, “Missing Link” movie; Jan. 29, game.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. January themes: Jan. 2, snow; Jan. 9, the moon; Jan. 16, favorite illustrator Bill Peet; Jan. 23, winter sports; Jan. 30, Mother Goose.
Mini med video presentations, noon-2 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Limited seating. Details: register online at www.formstack.io/23C07.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.
Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance, 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 799-2183.
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: (435) 414-4733.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Café. Child care provided.
Every Sunday
Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.
Simply A Course in Miracles, 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or coloradoacim@gmail.com.
Dolores
TUESDAY, DEC. 31
Dance to live music by Anthem, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Riverfront Bar and Grill, 1319 Railroad Ave. $5 cover. Details: 570-1693.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Suzanne Butterfield at (404) 374-6558.
Fourth Tuesday
The 4Corners Republican Women meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.
Every Tuesday
Help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.
The Dolores Rotary Club meeting, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com.
Every Wednesday
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. Details: 882-4127.
Bible studies, 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.
Third and Fourth Thursday
K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting, 7 p.m., at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.
Every Thursday
Recovery Support Group meeting, for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.
Every Sunday
Unitarian Universalists meeting, 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; www.fourcornersuu.org.
Mancos
Saturday, Jan. 11
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meeting with showing of “One Woman, One Vote” film, 10 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. The film is part of the PBS American Experience Series and portrays the 70-year struggle for women’s suffrage – the right to vote. Popcorn break midway. Open to the public. All are welcome. Details: Connie Fox at (513) 608-8447.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Colorado AgrAbility winter workshop: continuing the conversation, 1-5 p.m., Pueblo Community College, 33057 U.S. Highway 160. Hosted by Montezuma County Extension. Topics: steps to improve confidence, substance abuse and suicide prevention and community resources. Speakers: Norm Dalstead, Candiss Leathers and James Craig. Details: Candy Leathers at (720) 539-4435 or cleathers@goodwilldenver.org.
First Saturday
Teen Café Nights, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and www.mancoslibrary.org/teen-news-and-events.
Second Saturday
Geeks and Gamers, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older, Cards Against Humanity.
Second Tuesday
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. First come, first served.
Third Friday
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Every Tuesday
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.
Knit or crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults welcome. Free. Bring supplies. Register: www.mancoslibrary.org; 533-7600, ext. 206; or kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Every Wednesday
After-school program for grades 1-5, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.
Every Friday
Science Fridays, 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Outdoor Adventures, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Farmington
Saturday, Dec. 28
New Year’s mandala: A gift for our wildlife event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Parkway. Create a New Year’s mandala by arranging colorful seeds for birds and animals. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Saturday, Jan. 4
6:10 at 610 Artist Reception: Leah Diament ‘I Have Words,’ 6 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. Free.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Northwest Regional Economic Outlook Forum, 1 to 4 p.m., San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center, 4601 College Blvd. Free. Registration required. Details: www.4cornersed.com/NW-Regional-Forum or contact Cecilia Gunnell at (505) 566-3702 or cgunnell@4cornersed.com.
Monday, Jan. 13
Ekphrastic writing workshop: Leah Diament’s ‘I Have Words,’ 6 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. $10.
Durango
Tuesday-Tuesday, Dec. 24-31 Noel Night with Tony Stromberg exhibition, All Day, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Registration deadline for Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler Care training course, 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays Jan. 15-May 6, Early Childhood Training Center, 701 Camino Del Rio, Room 207. Details: Register online www.ecclaplata.org/trainings, Heather Hawk at 247-0760, ext. 3, or heatherh@ecclaplata.org.
Rainbow Youth Center New Years Eve Lock-In, 8 p.m., Rainbow Youth Center, Call for Address. Free. Details: 903-8595.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Homebuyer Education Class, 8:30 a.m., Fort Lewis Campus, 1000 Rim Drive. $15.
Durango Wedding Expo, noon, , La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. $10-$25.