Saturday, Nov. 14
Annual Dove Creek Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local artists, crafters, photographers and cooks wanted. Cost: $20 per table. Details: Kristy Chadd at dcrecdirector@gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Holiday festival and bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Ornaments, decorations, baked goods, candy, chili, chicken/dumplings, pies and drinks.
Thursday, Nov. 26
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser, 9 a.m. at the Parque de Vida Pavilion near the Cortez Recreation Center. One-mile fun run/walk at 10 a.m.; $20 entry fee includes T-shirt. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner, with seatings 11:30 and 12:30. Bring turkeys, donations, or sign up to volunteer at 110 W. North Street (St. Barnabas Church), 9-10 a.m. If homebound, call 565-7865 to arrange for a delivery.
Saturday, Nov. 28
4th Annual Veterans Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Vendor space $20, tables furnished, deadline Nov. 23. Details: 560-2793.
Saturday, Nov. 28
4th Annual Veterans Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Vendor space $20, tables furnished, deadline Nov. 23. Details: 560-2793.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Gingerbread House fundraiser, by Middle School Positive Youth Advocates to benefit Grace’s Kitchen. Go to St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. to make a house for auction on Dec. 2. Donations accepted for cost of building materials. Refreshments served. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Gingerbread House reception and auction, held by Middle School Positive Youth Advocates, to benefit Grace’s Kitchen, 6:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Houses can be delivered to the church by 3 p.m. Judging at 6:30 p.m. Prizes and auction at 7 p.m. with Ellis Yates. Refreshments served.
Friday, Dec. 4
Ridgway Noel Night, 5-9 p.m., featuring a Light Parade, open to all. Businesses in Ridgway stay open and have holiday treats, drinks, and/or discounts. To join the parade, meet at 4:45 p.m. on Railroad St. next to Town Hall. Details: Pam or Diedra at Town Hall, 626-5308.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Kiwanis of Mesa Verde hosts a free pancake and sausage breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. at The Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Tell Santa your wishes, receive a gift and photo.
Catholic Daughter’s Craft Fair for All Seasons, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave. Lunch served. Baked goods, craft items, wreaths, decorations, unique handmade items.
The annual Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. on Main Street Cortez. The theme of the parade is “A Christmas Nest,” and grand marshal is 4 Corners Child Advocacy Center. Cash prizes for first, second and third-place winners in three categories. Entry form: C-21 West Slope Realty, 565-8408, or email terrymc@move2swcolo.com.
The Cortez Cultural Center and Kiva Montessori School host Festival on the Plaza, 4:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Christmas concert with Wanda Martin and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. After the Parade of Lights, a Christmas tree auction, crafts, M-CHS chamber choir, and caroling.
Sunday, Dec. 6
The Cortez Elks Lodge hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. till Santa leaves. Booth/table space is available for $30. All proceeds go to scholarships, food baskets and the Angel Tree. Necessary details: Sally Gleason, 970-739-0616.
The Mancos Valley Chorus presents “Snowflakes and Other Wintry Things,” its free holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand, Mancos.
Catholic Daughter’s Craft Fair for All Seasons, 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave. Lunch served. Baked goods, craft items, wreaths, decorations, unique handmade items.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
The Mancos Valley Chorus joins the Montezuma-Cortez High School Choir, 7 p.m. in the M-CHS auditorium, in a combined holiday concert. Free admission.
Saturday, Dec. 19
“Just in the Nick O’ Time Christmas Boutique”, fundraiser for the Southwest Center for Independence, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cortez Senior CenterAnnex, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. Six-foot table rental for general artists, $25; for consumer artists, $15. Details: ilcortez@swilc.org or 970-570-8001. Website, swilc.org.