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June 9-12
Summer Volleyball Camp, by M-CHS, for girls and boys going in to grades 4-8, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Cortez Middle School. Cost: $80. Register June 5 at MCHS gy, 6:30-8 p.m. or at CMS. On June 9, enter at CMS gym door, east parking lot.
June 9-13
Vacation Bible School, Dolores Southern Baptist Church (Corner of 21st Street and Hwy 145), 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Call Beth at 970-570-9301 or Colleen at 882-7208.
Art Camp through June 13 for grades 3-5, 10 a.m.-2:30 p,m,, Mancos schools. Fee: $90 includes supplies; bring lunch, snack, water. Contact Kim Russell kimsworld71@gmail.com.
Vacation Bible School at the Cortez Church of Christ, 631 E. Montezuma Ave., 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4 years to 5th grade. Register at www.cortezchurchofchrist.org under the VBS tab, the Cortez Church of Christ Facebook page or each day of VBS from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. next to the church building. Call Diane at 882-3440 after 5 p.m.
June 11
Summer Reading Program’s Family Entertainment series’ Play-Ground Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez, CO. Call 970-565-8117.
June 12
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the PineRiverSeniorCenter in Bayfield. Guests are invited. John Owens will give a presentation on saddle construction. Information: www.4cbch.org or contact Pat Amthor, chapter president, at 970-382-0980 or pamthor2014@gmail.com
June 12-13
Southwest football camp is 9 a.m. to noon each day. Open to students in grades 2-8. Registration can be picked up at the Cortez Rec Center or fourcornersyafl.com. Registration fee is $50 per person if paid by May 28; $60 if paid May 29 through June. Call Ray Weir at (970) 882-4269 through June.
At the Cortez Public Library: Photography by Marc Meyer and Chuck Haspels. All proceeds from photo sales benefit the library. Address: 202 N. Park St., Cortez.
The Dolores Mountain Quilters have a new display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117.
June 13
Girl Scout Bronze Award Event, 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m., Cortez City Park, meet at the stage. Girl Scouts will do a skit to highlight the signs of child abuse. Donation: $3 a plate for hotdogs, chips and beverages. Bring a chair or blanket
Mancos Valley Distillery Presents The Dave Duncan Band, playing electric Blues, at day, June 13th, 8 pm, $5 cover. Info: Call Ian at 970-946-0229
June 14
Blues, swing, jazz and dancing with WE-3, featuring Tony Littlejohn, Herb Folsom, Cat Hill and special guest trumpeter Bob Newnan at 7-9 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center’s opening summer season of music, downtown Cortez.
The 4 Corners Beekeepers Association’s monthly meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Florida Baptist Church on U.S. 160 near Elmore’s. Guest speaker is from the local Master Gardeners Club. Everyone is invited.
Free Wildflower Walks, Carpenter Natural Area (west entrance at Lebanon Road), 9 a.m. Also June 23, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13. Sponsored by Cortez Parks and Recreation Department and the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society.
June 16
Four Corners 9/12 group meets 7 p.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge This months meeting will be open candidate forum for County Commission. Candidates will be James Lambert and Jim Candelaria.
June 18
Magic with Eli, at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., 2 p.m. Free. Spnsored by Golden Dreams through Onward! A Legacy Foundation. Call 970-565-8117.
June 19
Learn about beekeeping and beehives at the Mancos Public Library at 6 p.m. This program will explore the current plight of bees and showcase the new colony of bees at the library.
American Hitmen at Blondie’s in Cortez, 8 p.m., 18 plus. The Hitmen, composed of four Marines, were on “America’s Got Talent.” Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 the day of the show. Info: 970-565-4015 and www.americanhitmen.com.
Computer Basics: Internet, 1:30-3:00 at the Mancos Public Library. Learn the Chrome browser and basic google. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 970/533-7600.
June 21
Southwest Center for Independence yard sale fundraiser at 2409 E. Empire St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clean, gently used donations are appreciated. Refreshments provided. To donate or volunteer, call 970-570-8001.
La Plata County Democrats’ annual Jefferson-Jackson (JJ) Dinner and Silent Auction, DoubleTree Hotel in Durango, at 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: former Sen. and author of the book “Durango,” Gary Hart. Reserve tickets at www.laplatadems.org or 970-764-4756. Hart will have a free talk and book-signing at the Rochester Hotel from 3-4 p.m.
June 22
Trio Solisti Chamber Music Concert at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, 7:30 p.m. Called “the most exciting piano trio in America” by The New Yorker, Trio Solisti has come to Ouray County for the past 11 years. Program includes Tchaikovsky Trio in A minor, Op. 50 and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets: adults $25, children $5, at www.ocpag.org or at the door. Call 970-626-2970.
June 23
At Blondies in Cortez, Hip hop with Ceschi, Moodie Black, and MC Evolution, 9 p.m., 18 plus. No cover. Ceschi is the founder of the record label Fake Four. Info: 970-739-4944 and www.fakefourinc.com.
June 23-27
Vacation Bible School at Lifeway Church, (corner of Empire and Colorado 145) 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. K-6 grades and new adult class. A meal will be served. Nursery provided. Call Lifeway between 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Thursday, 565-9336 if you have questions.
June 24
CSU Extension and Southwestern Colorado Research Center offer a workshop titled: Enhancing Dryland Farming with the Integration of Forages & Grazing from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room at 409 North Main, Dove Creek. Cost: $10 if you register by June 19, including lunch and handouts; $15 after June 19. Call Abdel Berrada 970-562-4255.
June 25
The Southwest Center’s Nuu-ci Tuvu-pu (Ute Mtn Lands) Vallecito Potluck Picnic is noon -3 p.m. at the North end of Vallecito Reservoir. Bring your favorite dish to share; we provide BBQ, drinks, & table service. Information: Ellinda at 403-1463.
June 26
“Are There Individual Paths to Truth?” will be the topic of conversation at 6:30 p.m. for the next “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe” conversation held at St. Barnabas Church (at North and Elm). Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865.
First Monday
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 570-8001.
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The May meeting will include a workshop for the Quilt Show, bring your sewing machine and possibles. Guests and visitors welcome. Information: Visit doloresmountainquilters.org or call Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Call Michael Dohn, 564-2352, for details.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh’s Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
Bariatric surgery weight-loss support group meets from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight loss surgery. Free. Call dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.
First Friday
First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.
First and Third Tuesdays
Mancos Masonic Lodge No. 100, 141 E. Montezuma Ave. meets at 7:30 p.m. A “7 Toast” dinner at the Lodge on Tuesday May 20. All Masons and Masonic Sojourners welcome. RSVP to Darrell Ellis at 970-533-7372 or dnrls@q.com.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
Second Saturday
The Mancos Valley Historical Society holds meetings at 10 am. at the Mancos Episcopal Church, 479 Bauer St.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.
Second Thursday
Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon at Shiloh’s Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 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.
Third Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association, CMA – Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Beny’s restaurant in Cortez. Call Chapter President Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston’s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk’s Lodge. Information: 565-2197.
Last Tuesday
Loss & Grief Support Group, 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Drop in – Discussion of any loss issue. Information: 565-4400.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron’s monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St.
Last Thursday
Suicide Support Group, 6:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Information: 565-4400.
Every Sunday
First United Methodist Church has a Native American Worship Service at 2 p.m. Information: 565-3002.
Every Tuesday
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club’s Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1/2 months and older. Classes are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.
The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meets at noon at Shiloh’s. Information, email sue@simmonssecondchanceranch.com.
Every Wednesday
The Way Christian Church Bible Studies class at 6 p.m.
Every Thursday
Free Community Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation appreciated. Call 565-3709.
Every Friday
Friendship Social Group, 1 p.m. at Beny’s Diner, 640 S. Broadway, Cortez. For those who are looking for support with finding new friends and social activities after a loss, or need a break from the role of a caregiver. Sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma.