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Thursday, June 18
Cortez Public Library presents three nominees from Southwest Colorado for the 2015 Colorado Book Awards at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St. Chuck Greaves ("The Last Heir"), Kristina Blair ("The Wild Wisdom of Weeds") Andrew Gulliford ("Outdoors in the Southwest"). Details: 970-565-8117.
The Mancos Farmers Market's opening day, 4-7 p.m.
Montezuma County Relay for Life is offering a free Survivor and Caregiver BBQ Dinner, 6-8 p.m. at Mancos VFW. RSVP with Sandi Corbitt at guppy81323@yahoo.com or call 970-317-4780.
Old West Heritage Show, Four Corners Square Dancers, 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center.
The Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave., presents "Grow your Grange: Impact your Community," with Michael Martin, National Grange membership director, at 7 p.m. Desserts and refreshments will be provided.
Mancos Public Library will host a real-time video conference at 6:30 p.m. with Dan Schultz, author of "Dead Run: The Murder of a Lawman and the Greatest Manhunt of the Modern American West." The video conference is open to the public. Time will be allotted for questions and answers with the author. Details: www.mancoslibrary.org or 970-533-7600.
Alpine Bank & Your Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College present Concert Hall @ The Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free live music at Buckley Park (between 12th and 13th Streets off Main Avenue). Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and the family. Fired Up Pizzeria will have food for sale.
Friday, June 19
Native American Dancers, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Artist Reception for Best of the West Art Show, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Experience community at the Heartwood Cohousing Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m. Details: Heartwood Cohousing Facebook page.
Goodnight Trail Gallery art opening and reception for the addition of the Kilgore American Indian Collection, 5-7 p.m., 100 Grand Ave., Mancos. Details: 970-533-1177 and www.goodnighttrailgallery.com.
Saturday, June 20
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Ray Williamson at 8:30 p.m., at the Hawkins Preserve in Cortez. Williamson will present a night sky presentation Building a Calendar from Watching the Skies, a Non-technological Approach in which he will discuss the crucial role of skywatching for survival of ancient people on the landscape. Info: www.swcocanyons.org.
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance's Second Anniversary Celebration, 6-8 p.m., at 8 W. Main St., between Stonefish and San Juan Coffee. RSVP if you have not done so
Brent B-Real, David D-Nice and Poet Dave Flynn, of Salt Lake City, perform at Blondies Trophy Room for a night of comedy.
Native American Dancers, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.
NHS Car Wash, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot of Mancos Valley Bank, to raise money for the Independence Day fireworks. Need your car washed for Father's Day? The NHS will do it for you.
St. Philip's Father's Day Weekend Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seventh and Market Streets, Cortez. Free admission, food, door prizes, best of show categories.To enter, call Father Carl at 505-608-4060.
Stand Up Comedy with Brent B-Real, Jill Carlson and more, $5 cover 9 p.m. at Blondies in Cortez 45 E. Main St.
Pig roast on the beach with live music by "Fried Baloney," fabulous rock and blues review, at the Riverfront Bar and Grill in Dolores. Music starts at 2 p.m. Details: 970-560-2591.
Sunday, June 21
"Wildflowers and Views" walk in Mesa Verde National Park on The Knife Edge Trail on June 21. Free and open to everyone. The leaders are Helen and Wade Newman. Info and reservations: Wade or Helen at 564-5837. Sponsored by the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society: www.swcoloradowildflowers.com.
Heart and Core Yoga Studio presents the film "Awake" at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Donations accepted. Details: Karen Mischke, (970) 560-1396.
Monday, June 22
Native American Dancers, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Monday-Thursday, June 22-25
Summer volleyball camp, sponsored by M-CHS, for girls and boys entering fourth-through eighth grades, 9 a.m. to noon. At Cortez Middle School (enter through auxiliary gym door, east parking lot. Cost $80 per player; make checks payable to M-CHS. Register first day of camp.
Tuesday, June 23
Old West Heritage Show, Ellis Miller, 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 23-24
"Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness 9th Annual Youth Conference - Ádáhodílzin, Reverence for Self" at Shiprock Youth Complex, in Shiprock, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Workshops on school, work, careers, culture, leadership, and wellness. Info: Wetona (505) 368-1125, Shirley (505) 215-0814, Randy (505) 368-7478, or Nicholas (505) 368-1104.
Wednesday, June 24
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Sharon Edgar Greenhill at 7 p.m., at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., in Cortez. Greenhill will present the award-winning documentary "Agave is Life," which chronicles the 10,000 year-old story of mankind's symbiotic relationship with the agave plant. Info: www.swcocanyons.org.
Storyteller and puppeteer Don Kirk entertains and educates about heroes at 2 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.
Durango Massive Productions present The Nth Power & Durango Funk Allstars, 8:30 p.m., The Animas City Theatre. Tickets $12/$15 at Southwest Sound & www.durangomassive.com. For ages 18-plus.
Thursday, June 25
Learn about Southwest Colorado Community College's Medical Assistant program at 11 a.m. at the West Campus, 33057 U.S. 160, between Mancos and Cortez. This session explains how you can become a Medical Assistant in three semesters. Details: 970-564-6212, 970-564-6200 or EnrollSouthwest.org.
Saturday, June 27
The Black Lillies, touring behind their current album "Runaway Freeway Blues," perform at 7 p.m. at the Dolores River Brewery. Tickets: $15. Info: www.doloresriverbrewery.com.
Through June
Southwest Art league member Joe Slaughenhoupt is a featured artist exhibiting at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Southwest Art League member LaDean Chadwick is a featured artist at the Cortez Library.
The artists of the Southwest Art League exhibit at the Cortez Recreation Center.
Mancos Gallery Nights, every Friday until 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a meal, stroll Grand Avenue, visit the galleries. Raven House Gallery, Oilo, Artisans of Mancos, Millwood Junction Restauranrt, Goodnight Trail Gallery, Mancos Pizza Company and Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. On June 2, the annual Pot Luck Luncheon and "Crazy Hexies," a workshop for charity quilts (bring all your sewing stuff). Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Knitting Club at the Mancos Public Library. Learn to knit, 6-7 p.m. Come to any or all sessions. Free. Teens and adults welcome. Bring your own needles and yarn if possible. To sign up or for info, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 570-9372.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
Second Tuesday
The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. Anyone interested in area history is welcome.
The Southwest Art League meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information and summer locations, call 970-882-4770.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meeting in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome. Information: 564-2146.
Second Thursday
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets at 7 p.m. at various locations. Woodworkers welcome, beginner to expert. Call Rick, 533-7180.
Montezuma County Republican Women meet at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
Summit Ridge Women's Club seeks members to promote the organization and service club efforts of providing High School scholarships, sponsoring families in need during holiday events. The club meets once a month. For information, call Marie Chiarizia 757-395-0915.
Third Wednesday
Caregiver/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer's, dementia or any chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez. Discuss options with other caregivers.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Third Sunday
The Cortez Fire Protection District holds CPR and First-Aid certification classes at 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR/AED, CPR/AED and First-Aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four students. Call 970-565-3157 to register.
Fourth Monday
The Southwest Center for Independence Potluck Lunch Group meets at noon, 2409 E. Empire St., Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Info: 565-2197.
FOURTH SUNDAY
KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice) 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Info: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.
Every Tuesday
The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.
Every Wednesday
GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy, a free, accredited online high school, is enrolling for upcoming school year (now through Sept. 10th) and informational sessions every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new location at 215 N. Linden St. Suite D. Details: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. 903-6153.