The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Journal at 565-8527.
SJMA will hold volunteer orientation, cover upcoming projects
San Juan Mountains Association will hold a volunteer orientation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Mancos Library, 211 W. First St.
SJMA is a nonprofit dedicated to public land stewardship through education and participation in Southwest Colorado. New SJMA volunteers or anyone interested in learning more about the San Juan Mountains Association are encouraged to attend. Topics covered will be: SJMAs background and purpose, descriptions of programs and upcoming 2011 projects, Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly ethics, public land regulations and descriptions of public land managing agencies in Southwest Colorado.
To attend the Volunteer Orientation, register by March 11, by contacting Kathe Hayes at 385-1310 or e-mail kathe@sjma.org.
March library theme is Spring Forward
Spring Forward is the March theme of Storytime at the Cortez Public Library.
Storytime is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for pre-school aged children. Older children are welcome to join us for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
Next is Id Like to be a Penguin on March 17. The Number 10 will be discussed on March 24 and well wrap up the month with The Letter M on March 31.
Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness and uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program. For more information, contact the library at 565-8117. The library is located at 202 N. Park St., Cortez.
Center of Light will present seminar on allowing healing
Center of Light Dolores will present a seminar with master teacher Father Peter Bowes called Allowing Yourself to be Healed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Dolores Center of Light, 30705 County Road V.6, Dolores.
This event is free but has a suggested donation of $25. All are welcome.
Center of Light Dolores will present a seminar with Bowes called Healer or Agitant? at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19.
This event is free, but has a suggested donation of $35. Bring a friend for free, lunch is included. All are welcome.
For more details and to RSVP, call Rev. John Mark or Rev. Meira at 882-2123 or e-mail RevJohnMark@CentersOfLight.org or RevMeira@CentersOfLight.org.
Bill Winkler will give presentation on Ansel Halls Rainbow Bridge
Writer, photographer and filmmaker William (Bill) Winkler will present Ansel Halls Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 County Road K, Cortez.
The event begins with wine and appetizers at 7 p.m. The lecture is presented as part of the Distinguished Lecturers Series, organized by the Friends of Crow Canyon advisory board.
Tickets for the lecture are $30. Crow Canyon members at the $100 or more level receive a 10 percent discount. Proceeds help underwrite the participation of local students attending Crow Canyon programs.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call Amy at 564-4341 or e-mail askaggs@crowcanyon.org.
Christian Womens Celebrations will honor law enforcement at event
Christian Womens Celebrations will hold A Bit O Fun at noon Saturday, March 19, at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, Cortez.
A cure for cabin fever and the winter doldrums, there will be laughter unlimited with surprise skits and music with vocalist Andy Bennetts. There will also be a speaker, Andrew Carter, Air Force Academy graduate and veteran of Desert Storm. Ladies, gentlemen, and young people are invited.
The ticket price is $14.50 per person and includes program, meal, beverages, dessert and tip. Complimentary tickets are available to first-time CWC attendees, and men and women in law enforcement. Reservations to attend are required by Monday, March 14.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call Cindy Bennetts at 560-3328 or e-mail cwcfunevents@gmail.com.
Montezuma County 4-H Council fundraiser
The Montezuma County 4-H Council fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 19, with meal service to begin at 5 p.m. at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. An enchilada dinner will be served, with a silent auction and a dessert auction to follow the dinner.
The Adult (ages 11 and up) plate will be $8 and Youth (ages 5-10) plate will be $5. Ages 4 and under are free.
You may purchase advance tickets or questions can be answered at the Montezuma County Extension Office at 565-3123.
Four Corners Dancers will host Spring Fling square, round dance
The Four Corners Dancers invite everyone in the community to attend the annual Spring Fling square and round dance festival from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Cortez Middle School gym, 450 W. Second St., Cortez.
The free event can be fun for spectators, who are encouraged to come at any time. The flashing petticoats and bright ties of the dancers can lift your spirits, and the elegant steps of the round dancers can take you back to an era of gallantry and grace.
Art Tangen, of Albuquerque, N.M., is the featured square dance caller for the event. Maxine and Dale Springer, of Grand Junction, will be cuing the round dancers. About a hundred dancers from all over the Rocky Mountain region and the Four Corners are expected to attend this popular festival.
For more information contact Don and Judy Morris at 565-9836 or Ronnie and Vonnie Robinson at 565-8561.
Fundraiser with Celtic music, food will benefit Hawkins Preserve
A fundraiser for the Hawkins Pueblo, a popular walking destination at the Hawkins Preserve in south Cortez, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market.
Funds will be used for renovating the protective roof and stabilizing the site.
A St. Patricks Day Celebration will begin with a corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and soda bread dinner, also available as takeout. Beer will be sold, and Luck of the Irish chance drawings for door prizes will happen during the evening. A live Celtic band, Celtic Knot, made up of Shawn & Allison Reynolds from Farmington, has offered to liven up the Cultural Center with music. Cost is $20, or $18 for members.
A bagpipe concert previously scheduled for March 14 has been cancelled.
For more information, call 565-1151.
Moetones, Lawnchair Kings will play rock, country tunes
The Moetones and Lawnchair Kings will play a mix of rock and country tunes at 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Hollywood Bar and Cafe, 417 Central Ave., Dolores.
There is a cover charge of $5 per person.
For more information, call the Hollywood at 882-9998.
Boris McCutcheon and the Salt Licks will play
KSJD presents Boris McCutcheon and the Salt Licks, an Americana/folk/rock n roll show, at the Millwood Junction Restaurant on Saturday, March 19. The show starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.
If you want to buy ahead of time, contact Melissa at 564-9727, or email melissa@ksjd.org
Farmers Telephone celebrates opening of satellite office in Cortez
Farmers Telephone Company is hosting an open house on Tuesday, March 22 to celebrate the opening of its new satellite office in Cortez. The open house will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the site of its new office at 16 N. Market Street. An official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. Local author, Lowell Volk, also will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book, The Taylors Civil War. The public is invited. Dont miss out on cake, refreshments, door prizes and more!
For more information, call Farmers Telephone at 562-4211.
AARP will sponsor driver safety course
AARP will sponsor a driver safety course from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Calvin Denton room in the Empire Electric building, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez.
This is a new four hour course authorized by the state of Colorado. It is designed to meet the needs of older drivers. The course will review safe driving techniques as well as Colorado traffic laws. Completion of this course can qualify you for a discount on your automobile insurance.
The course is available to all motorists whether or not they are members of AARP. A $12 fee for AARP members and a $14 fee for nonmembers covers materials. Payment must be paid by check, no cash. Bring your drivers license and your AARP membership number (if you have one).
If interested, you are asked to register with Scott and Judy Aeschlimann at 565-3872. The class number is limited.
Dodson, aka Renaissance Man, displays art at Cortez library
Justin Dodson, aka Renaissance Man, will display his paintings through March at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortz.
For more information, contact Justin at jakestery2k@yahoo.com.
Free dental care for kids on Give Kids a Smile day
The Dolores County Community Health Association will be having Give Kids a Smile Day from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in the Community Health Clinic at 495 W. 4th St. in Dove Creek. Free dental care will be provided to eligible kids by Dr. Nathan Turnbow.
Eligibility requirements are kids ages 1 to 17 who do not have insurance. Treatment provided will be determined the day of and may include: exam, X-rays, cleaning, sealants, fillings or extractions. Treatment time is limited, so children with extensive treatment needs will have to be rescheduled or referred in order to complete needed treatment.
An appointment is required call 677-3644.
Millwood Follies will benefit Chicken Creek cross country area
Millwood Follies will feature skits and musical entertainment to benefit the Chicken Creek Cross Country ski area at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Millwood Junction restaurant, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 160 and Main Street, Mancos.
This annual event features skits and musical entertainment by a host of highly talented folks from all over the Four Corners.
This years beneficiary will be the cross country ski area located just a few miles north of Mancos maintained by a dedicated crew of volunteers. Last year, more than 4,000 skier visits were recorded at the popular ski area. The equipment is old and battered, so any funds raised at this event will be used to upgrade the grooming equipment.
Funds are raised through a combination of silent auction and door prizes. This years silent auction items will include an engineering job for a septic system valued at about $1,500, gift certificates for local restaurants, sporting equipment, artwork, and lots of other great auction items and prizes.
For more information, call 533-1605.
Vendors being sought for Cultural Centers Ladies Night Out
The Cortez Cultural Center is looking for vendors for Ladies Night Out scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road.
Participating vendors can include hair stylists, nail techs, skin care products, home decor and cookware, jewelry, massage therapists, health and wellness, and financial and insurance to name a few. Anything that appeals to todays women is welcome.
A comfortable, relaxed atmosphere will be created for women to browse the various booths and products being presented.
Call the Cultural Center at 565-1151 for vendor applications. The fee is $35.
Low cost spay and neuter clinic
There will be a two day low-cost spay and neuter clinic on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Cortez Christian Church at Empire St. and Dolores Road .
The costs are: $25 for cat neuter, $30 for cat spay, $50 for dog neuter (over 60 pounds add $10 for each additional 10 pounds), and $60 for dog spay (over 60 pounds add $10 for each additional 10 pounds).
Contact 565-PETS (565-7387) to reserve your place. No limit on number of pets per family.
Sponsored by For Pets Sake Humane Society, Cortez (www.forpetssakehs.org) and Planned Pethood Plus, Denver (plannedpethoodplus.com).
Cortez Farmers Market plans spring meeting
The Cortez Farmers Market invites all of last years vendors, and anyone interested in participating in this years market, to attend its spring meeting from 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 2, at the Calvin Denton Room, Empire Electric Association, 801 N Broadway, Cortez.
The meeting will include topics on the agenda: a financial report, market managers report, a review of the 2010 season and of the rules and regulations, and instructions and time lines for vendor applications.
For more information contact Theresa at theresaincortez@gmail.com or call the Extension Office at 565-3123.
9News Health Fair 20 will offer blood chemistry, other screenings
The 9News Health Fair 20 will conduct low-cost screenings from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Use the north entrance by the tennis courts.
Blood chemistry tests will be $30, and PSA testing for men will be $25. Do not eat 12 hours before having blood drawn (but diabetics should not fast). Take prescribed medications as directed. You must be 18 to participate.
For information, call 303-698-3799 or 800-332-3078, or visit www.9healthfair.org.
All volunteers will be appreciated. Call 739-3844 after 6 p.m. if interested.
