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CortezThrough February
Black History Month exhibit, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. An interesting collection of memorabilia is on display, thanks to Gloria Woody of Mancos.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
The Young Irelanders concert, 7 p.m., M-CHS auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. $10 youths, $25 adults, $50 season tickets, purchased at the door. Details: www.swcoloradoconcerts.org, Julie Ayers at 882-1284 or Eric Wilson at 739-8508.
Mardi Gras pancake supper to benefit Grace’s Kitchen, 5-7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, corner of North and Elm. $8 adults, $4 children 10 and younger, $20 per family in advance or at the door. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, blueberry French toast, fruit and drinks. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Ash Wednesday Service, 6 p.m. with a soup supper at 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Friday, Feb. 28
National bestselling author Pam Houston, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Reading and signing of her most recent book, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country.”
Mesa Verde National Park winter festival, 6-9 p.m., Morefield Campground, 4 miles past the park’s entrance station. Free. Snowshoe or hike Meadow Bliss and Cottontail Loop trails. Night sky viewing. Details: 529-4461.
Live music with Mark Niernberger, 7 p.m., WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Cortez homebuyer education class, 8:30 a.m., Cortez school administration building, 400 N. Elm St. $15. Budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate and inspection. Space is limited. Details: www.homesfund.org.
Lawn Chair Kings, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre at KSJD, 8 E. Main St. $10.
Onward! fifth annual putt-putt tournament, downtown Cortez. Teams of four, $275; individuals, $75. Funds support Onward!’s annual grant cycle. Theme is “At the Movies.” Dress up for prizes. Details: bit.ly/OnwardPutt.
Through March
Display of air-brush paintings by artist Heather Fields, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. In the exhibit cases, Donna Peterson will display her collection of vintage handbags through March and April.
Tuesday, March 3
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society meeting with guest lecturer Dr. Jesse Tune, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, 515 Park St. “2019 Fort Lewis College archaeological field school: preliminary results and future directions.” Details: Kari Schleher at (505) 269-4475.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Lenten Services, 6 p.m. with a soup supper at 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Saturday, March 7
Raven Narratives March event with theme “First/Lasts,” 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Details and pitches at www.ravennarratives.org/contact.
Montezuma County Democrat’s precinct caucuses, 2 p.m. at: Precinct 1, 22277 Road 20, Lewis; Precincts 2 & 3, Dolores High School Gymnasium, 1301 Central Ave., Dolores; Precincts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez; Precinct 11, Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave., Mancos.
Republican caucuses, 10 a.m., Precinct 1, Pleasant View Fire Dept., 15235 County Road CC, Pleasant View; Precinct 3, Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21203 Road S; Precinct 4, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 11502 Highway 145; Precinct 5, Elk’s Lodge-Grand Room, 1200 Dolores Road; Precinct 6, Towaoc Community Center, 485 Sunset Blvd., Towaoc; Precinct 7, First Assembly of God, 120 S. Linden; Precinct 8, Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.; Precinct 9, Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St.; Precinct 10, Elk’s Lodge-Dining Room, 1200 Dolores Road.
Monday, March 9
Montezuma County Search and Rescue business meeting, 6 p.m., Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St. Free. Open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Lenten Services, 6 p.m. with a soup supper at 5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire St. Free. Meetings are open.
Saturday, March 14
Annual Tip-a-Cop event, 4-9 p.m., J Fargo’s, 1209 E. Main St. Local law enforcement officers volunteer as servers to earn tips for the local DARE and Digital Future Incentives education. In memory of Chief Roy Lane. Details: Tiffany at 564-0242 or tiffghere@yahoo.com.
The Four Corners Dance Society “Dance Into Spring,” 7 p.m., Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Details: fourcornersdancesocietyr@gmail.com or 759-0980.
Tuesday, March 17
VFW Auxiliary Post No. 5231 St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Traditional corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings. Adults $9; children 5 to 11, $5; 5 and younger, free. “250” raffle winners chosen at 7 p.m. Details: lenihan@q.com.
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. 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.
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 Tuesday
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com or (503) 927-1681.
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
The Southwest Artists League meeting, 10 a.m., County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Have fun with fellow artists. Details: Saralynn at 560-9927.
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 Recreation 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 Recreation 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.
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.
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
Thursday, March 5
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Rwanda: Healing the Trauma of Genocide,” with Chuck Haspels, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday, March 7
Montezuma County Democrats precinct caucuses, 2 p.m., Precincts 2 & 3: Dolores High School Gymnasium, 1301 Central Ave.
Republican caucus Precinct 2, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave.
Tuesday, March 10
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
Thursday, March 19
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Saqsaywaman: A Building Marvel with Vince Lee,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday, March 28
Dolores Chamber Spring Banquet with steampunk Wild Wild West theme, 6-10 p.m., Dolores Community Center. $30 per person, $50 per couple, $200 for a table of eight. Costumes encouraged. Dinner, cash bar, silent and live auctions. Details: www.doloreschamber.com.
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. 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, Feb. 29
Town Hall with Rep. Barbara McLauchlin, 10 a.m., Mancos schools cafeteria. Discussion on funding for public education K-12.
Saturday, March 7
Republican caucus Precinct 11, 10 a.m., Mancos School Cafeteria, 301 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday, March 10
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
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.
Second Tuesday
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
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
Tuesday, March 3
Brown Bag Fundraiser, 11 a.m., Northwest New Mexico Seniors, 742 West Animas. Purchase a lunch provided by Fat Boys Deli for $10. Support home delivered meals for homebound senior citizens throughout San Juan County. Delivery available. Prepay by Feb. 27.
Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W Arrington St. $8-$18.
Sunday, March 8
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular, 2-4 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $8-$18. High-energy, family-friendly acrobats, aerialists and circus specialty artists.
Wednesday, March 11
Hummingbird (Memory) Cafe, 2 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Relaxing environment for people with dementia and their care partners to gather.
Durango
Thursday, Feb. 27
Sanctuary petition delivery and rally, 9:30 a.m., meet on Eighth Street and Ninth Street between Main Avenue and East Second Ave to march to Rep. Scott Tipton’s office, 835 East Second Ave. A rally of support to deliver Rosa’s Private Bill petition. Details: rosabelongshere@gmail.com.
Paws For Celebration annual fundraising event to Benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies, 5:30 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. Admission at the door.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 28-29
Banff Film Festival World Tour, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction each night. Proceeds benefit San Juan Citizens Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild.
Thursday, March 12
Durango regional job fair, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Meet dozens of area employers and interview for some jobs on the spot.