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Wednesday, Feb. 19
The SJMA, San Juan National Forest and BLM Tres Rios Field Office will offer a program to become a Forest Service Junior Snow Ranger at the Chicken Creek Cross-Country Skin Area on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Snowshoes will be available for children. Adults who need snowshoes must pre-register by Feb. 19. For ages 4 and up, accompanied by an adult. To sign up or for more information, call Gabi at 759-1170.
Wednesday Morning Yoga with Lily Russo will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 19 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100.
Community Drum Circle will be from 6:30 to 8 on Feb. 19 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100.
Thursday, Feb. 20
The Mancos Public Library will have an adult computer class called Computer Basics: Internet Searching on Feb. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library's Community Meeting Room. MPL provides 10 laptop computers using Windows 7. No Fee. Paid for by your tax money. Questions call 533-7600.
Zumba! Will be from 5:30 to 6:30 on Feb. 20 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100
Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22
The Sixth Annual Homegrown Food Retreat will be at Fort Lewis College in the Student Union Ballroom on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coordinated by Southwest Colorado and sponsored by Zia Taqueria, Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, Sodexo, CSU Extension and Durango Natural Foods. The cost is $15 and suggested donation for lunch. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.growingpartners.org.
Friday, Feb. 21
Enjoy live blues, swing and fine dining at the Kennebec cafe in Hesperus, featuring ROSCOE on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Check out the Kennebec's recent expansion with a dazzling new bar.
Saturday, Feb. 22
The 31st annual Millwood Follies will start at 5 p.m., and the entertainment will follow at 7 p.m. at the Millwood Junction, 101 W. Railroad Avenue. The popular Mancos event will be raising money to buy cardiology equipment for Mercy Regional Medical Center. All proceeds will go to Mercy Health Foundation.
Zumba! Will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100.
Mancos Meditation Group will be from 8 to 9 on Feb. 23 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100.
SGI Group Chant & Meeting will be from 11 to 2 on Feb. 23, Free, at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Zumba! Will be from 5:30 to 6:30 on Feb. 25 at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. For questions, call 533-1100.
Friday, Feb. 28
The next Science Friday at the Mancos Public Library will be on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class will focus on the scientific properties of snow and are made possible by generous help from Empire Electric, Kinder Morgan and Beyond Petroleum. For ages kindergarten to eighth grade, Free! For more information, please call MPL at 533-7600.
Through February
The Mancos Public Library will show the following movies on Mondays in February: Feb. 17 - Library Closed (President's Day), no movie, Feb. 24 - "Smurfs 2" (1 hr., 45 min.). All movies begin at 4 p.m. and are for ages 8 and up. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 533-7600.
The 20th Annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run-Bike Event will be held April 26 and is now open for registration. Register by visiting www.cortezculturalcenter.org. The center also seeks health-conscious organizations to sponsor the event. Call 565-1151 for more information.
Saturday, March. 1
The Mancos Opera House Architectural, Restoration and Preservation Society along with the Montezuma County VFW Post #5231 and Ladies Auxiliary are organizing a Mardi Gras fundraiser to be held at the Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave. on March 1 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. This year's theme is "Hard Days Night." Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. Sponsor tables are available to purchase for $300. For more information, call 970-749-9320.
Sunday, March 9
Little League Baseball is now open for registration. Super Saturday registration will take place at the Cortez Recreation Center on Feb. 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or at Hibbett Sports on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baseball is open for ages 4 to 15 as of April 30. Cost varies from $55 to $105 according to age. To save money, register by Feb. 15, registration closes March 9. Registration forms can be downloaded from cortezlittleleague.com or picked up at the Rec Center, Hibbets, or the Super Saturday events. For more information, call 560-3029 or email nicci@cortezlittleleague.com
Saturday, March 22
There will be a benefit Chili dinner and silent auction for Amy Martin, a mother of three fighting stage 2 breast cancer, to help with medical bills on March 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Kids are $4 and adults are $10. If you would like to donate or need more information, call Heather Veach at 560-9316.
The Montezuma County Democrat Party is having its County Assembly on March 22 at 9 a.m. at the Mesa Elementary School Cafeteria. Contact Ric Pleseat 739-4365 or Orly Lucero if you have any questions.
Through March
The Mancos Seed Library will be hosting three seed workshops and a seed exchange in March starting with "A Celebration of Seeds" on March 3. "The intelligence of Seeds: Reproductive Biology" on March 10 and "The Abundance of Seeds: Basics of Seed Saving" on March 17. All workshops will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mt. Lookout Grange at 680 Grand Avenue. The Seed Swap will be March 23 at 4 p.m. with a potluck and raffle to follow. Open to the public. For more information and to register for the workshops, call 509-830-4380 or email CHOmontezuma@gmail.com.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon the first Thursday of every month at Shiloh's Steakhouse. For more information, email Nicci Crowley, secretary, at nicci.crowley@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
The First Thursday Art Walk will be held in downtown Telluride from 5 to 8 p.m. Listen to Open Art Radio on KOTO from 12 to 1 p.m. on first Thursdays to hear interviews with the artists. Maps are available at participating venues and at the Telluride Arts offices located in the Stronghouse Studios + Gallery at 283 S. Fir St. For more information, visit www.tellurideinside.com.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs, nursery rhymes and have lots of fun the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Call 970-403-9237 for more information.
Planning committee for the 10th Annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month upstairs at the Cortez Cultural Center. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend. Call 565-1151 for details.
Second Sunday
Mancos Community Dinners will be the Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave. This is a pay-what-you-can event. All ages are welcome. Main dishes will be provided. Participants can bring a dish to share, ideas, a plate, silverware and instruments, too. For more information, call Gretchen at (509) 830-4380.
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 42599 Road N off Road 42.
Second Wednesday
Southwest Inter-Tribal Voice and Montelores Human Rights Committee meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Community Meeting Room in First National Bank. Email Art Neskahi at taachinii@yahoo.com.
Second Thursday
Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon every second Thursday at Shilo's Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., in Cortez. For information, call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A Free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney will be held the second Thursday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First come first-served basis.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners are held the second Sunday of each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can for dinner, bring a dish if you want. For more information, to help or donate, call Grethen at 509-830-4380.
Fourth Tuesday
A new Republican woman's club has been formed locally called 4 Corners Republican Women's Club. Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. For more information, please call 565-2197.
Last Saturday
Last Saturday of each month Benefit for the Grange, donation only. Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos. Bring towel or mat and water. Refrain from eating an hour before.
Every Tuesday
The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meets at noon each Tuesday at Shiloh's. For more information, email sue@simmonssecondchanceranch.com.
The Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., will be offering Little People Storytime on Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared towards children ages 2 - 6 but all ages are welcome. For more information call 533-7600.
Every Wednesday
Wednesday Morning Yoga will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. in Mancos.
Wednesday community drum circle from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kaleidoscope 233 Park Street Mancos. Bring your drum (and an extra to share if you have one, please!) and a folding chair to sit in.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Freestyle Defensive Arts is held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Community Center in Mancos. Kids Freestyle Defensive Arts class, for ages 8 to 15, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call instructor Brian Williams at 903-5576.
Mancos Yoga/Meditation Monday and Wednesday's 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (except first Monday of the month) Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos. Bring towel or mat and water. Refrain from eating an hour before.
Every Tuesday
and Thursday
Karate "Ryukoku Seidokan" is held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Center in Mancos. Ages 5 to 10 is held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and costs $5 each class. Ages 11 and older is from 6 to 8 p.m. and costs $10 each class. For more information, call Victor Pilcher at 533-7471.
Zumba with Chanelle is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope 233 Park Street Mancos. All levels
Every Thursday
Every Thursday the Community Drum Circle will be held at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park St. in Mancos. For more information call 533-1100
Free Community Dinner every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation is always appreciated. Call 565-3709 for more information.
Every Saturday
The Mancos Indoor Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the old hardware store in Mancos, 192 S. Main St. To become a vendor, call Queenie Barz at 749-9320. The booth fee is $15 per weekend, along with insurance and vendor license charges.