People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published.

Wednesday, March 12

The Montezuma Valley Farm Hub presents four in-depth classes featuring local experts & experienced farmers & ranchers. The first class in this series, Opportunities in Sheep & Goat Production, takes place March 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Let It Grow in Cortez, 90 North Mildred Road. Preregister at Let It Grow, cost is $15. 565-3099.

Morning yoga with Lily Russo runs from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. Call 533-1100 for questions.

THURSDAY, March 13

To vaccinate your child or not- that is the question. For answers come to a meeting of the Republican Women of Montezuma County at Shiloh's. The meeting starts at noon. For more information, call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

Zumba! 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos. Call 533-1100 for questions.

Friday, March 14

Four Corners Dancers invite you to our Four Corners Fling. We will be Round and Square Dancing on the 14th and 15th at the Cortez Middle School gym. Spectators can watch for free. They will dance to Caller, Greg Tillery from Albuquerque. Round dancers will be having Pat and Wanda McBride doing the cueing from Grand Junction. Call Don and Judy Morris at 970-565-9836 or Ronnie and Vonnie Robinson at 970-749-9682.

Hope Taylor will be presenting "Hope for America - Our Nations Future" on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mesa/Canyon rooms at the Cortez Rec Center. You are welcome to visit ILE-dc.org. They will collect a Free-Will offering. This is sponsored by the Colorado Coalition for Regional Transformation and Community of Believers. For more information, call Gregg at 739-3323, Elaine at 739-9785 or Zandra at 739-0920.

Celebrating Women's History Month, HerStory - Midge Kirk and Terri Helm present Two Women from Rico, Lizzy Knight and Betty Pellet. On March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. A cash bar and appetizers will be offered before the program. For more information, call the Cultural Center at 565-1151.

Saturday, March 15

Get your fix of country music. Dance with "Country Fix" at The American Legion, 320 N. Harrison, Cortez, at 7 p.m. Cover charge: $5.

A Tarot Wisdom Retreat: Diving Your Life's Purpose will be March 15. Prior Tarot experience is not necessary to benefit from this special day. Pre-registration required, to reserve your space, call 570-9323 or email insight@juliahesse.com. $50 for the day or Special Offer: $25 for those under 21 years old.

Sunday, March 16

Literary Explorations with Jennifer Hope will be March 16 at the Cortez Cultural Center. An Ongoing discussion group, third Sunday of the month, exploring all kinds of writings, both fiction and non-fiction, Free, donations welcome. For more information, call 565-1151.

Monday, March 17

The Mancos Seed Library workshop: "The Abundance of Seeds: Basics of Seed Saving," 6-8pm at the Mt. Lookout Grange at 680 Grand Avenue in Mancos.

The public is invited on March 17 at 7 p.m. to the Cortez Elks Lodge to join Four Corners 9/12 and Jeff Wright to discuss a new book, The Citizen's Last Stand: Are you Ready? They will offer a handbook that covers Education, Economics, Restoration of the Republic, Constitutional Sheriffs, State Powers and Nullification. For more information, call 882-2360.

Wednesday, March 19

The Southwest Colorado Green Party will hold a quarterly meeting in the Wilson building, 16 W. Main Street Cortez, on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Acoustic blues and swing by Roscoe (Herb Folsom and Tony Littlejohn) at Kennebec Cafe in Hesperus, 6-8 p.m. Original and traditional tunes.

Saturday, March 22

There will be a benefit Chili dinner and silent auction for Amy Martin, a mother of three fighting stage two 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. To donate or for 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 Plese at 739-4365 or Orly Lucero if you have any questions.

The Cortez Farmers Market invites all to its annual spring meeting at the Calvin Denton Room, Empire Electric Association, 801 N Broadway, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Topics include a financial report, market manager's report, a review of the 2013 season and of the rules and regulations, and instructions for vendor applications. Call (970)565-3123 or contact Theresa at theresaincortez@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

The Mancos Seed Library Seed Swap at 4 p.m. at the Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Avenue in Mancos, with a potluck and raffle to follow. Free and open to the public. Information: Gretchen at CHOmontezuma@gmail.com or 509-830-4380.

Wednesday, March 26

Diane Cherbak will be at the Cortez Cultural Center on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Bird's Eye View Sneak Peak at the 10th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival. Free to members, $5 others. For more information, call 565-1151.

Thursday, March 27

"Is there pure evil?" will be the topic for the discussion series "How can you be a Christian and not believe all the things you thought you had to" at St. Barnabas Church. It starts at 6:30 p.m., and wine and cheese will be served. Call 565-7865 for information.

The Geeks will hold a workshop on using Facebook to build a business from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 West Main, Cortez. The cost of the workshop is $50 or $40 for chamber members.

Saturday March 29

Yoga for the Grange, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. will be held at the Mt. Lookout Grange on Grand Ave. in Mancos. Donations to benefit Mt. Lookout Grange. Complimentary chai served after.

Monday, March 31

Cortez Cultural Center in collaboration with Conservation Colorado announces "What does wilderness mean to you?" Youth Poetry Contest. Submission deadline is March 31. Email submissions to Emily@conservationco.org or Anne at annebeach@cortezculturalcenter.org. Poetry reading and awards ceremony with Dave Mason will be April 18 at the Cortez Cultural Center. For submission guidelines or more information, call 565-1151.

Through March

"Let's Celebrate!" is the March theme of Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library. Storytime is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Older children are welcome to join for the craft at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call 565-8117.

Every Thursday Night until March 20, The Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington, will be offering a free meal at 6 p.m. followed by an archaeological documentary at 7 p.m. Call 749-9774 for more information.

The Cortez Public Library will offer computer classes in March: On March 13 at 1 p.m., there will be a beginning computer class on searching the Internet. On March 14 at 1 p.m., staff from the Workforce Center will be holding a class on finding a job. On March 27 at 1 p.m., there will be a class on Google Apps. All classes must be signed up for ahead of time by stopping by or calling the library at 565-8117.

In the Gallery at the Cortez Cultural Center through March: Mancos Schools, from March 15 to 31, Opening Reception will be March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Drop off your working-condition garden tools to support the Cortez Middle School Garden and the Montezuma School to Farm Project! Donation centers include Cliffrose Nursery in Cortez, the P&D Grocery in Mancos and the Dolores Food Market in Dolores. Donate at the P&D or at Cliffrose and receive a special discount!

April 12

For Pets' Sake Humane Society will host a Low-Cost Dog and Cat Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Dog and cat vaccine include rabies, distemper (dogs), leukemia (cats), and more for $41; or $15 for rabies only. Packages without rabies are just $32. A portion of each package purchased will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Call the Humane Society at 565-PETS (7387).

Through April

In the Gallery at the Cortez Cultural Center through April: Addie Dodson's Easter collection and a vintage tie collection, owned by Laura McHenry. The library is at 202 N. Park St., Cortez; call 970-565-8117.

Chris Vest exhibit will be April 1-18 at Cortez Cultural Center, opening reception April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 565-1151.

First Friday

First Friday Leadership is the first Friday of every month at First National Bank in Cortez from 8 to 9 a.m. Join the free event at 7:45 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts. For more information, call Dena at 565-3414.

First and Third Thursdays

Learn signs and nursery rhymes 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.

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 out or make donations, call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.

Second Thursday

The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 565-3414.

Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon every second Thursday at Shiloh'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.

Third Sunday

Jennifer Hope will host Literary Explorations, a free ongoing discussion group exploring all kinds of writings, both fiction and nonfiction, upstairs at the Cortez Cultural Center at 6:30 p.m. every third Sunday of the month.

Third Wednesday

The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held at noon the third Wednesday of the month at Shiloh Steakhouse. For more information, call 565-3414.

First and Third Thursday's

Planning committee for the 10th Annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival meets at 10 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month upstairs at the Cortez Cultural Center. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend. Call 565-1151 for details.

Fourth Tuesday

4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. For more information, call 565-2197.

Every Tuesday

The Mancos Public Library, offers 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.

FREE MEDICAL CARE, TUESDAYS from 1 to 1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St, Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care

Wednesday community drum circle will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. Mancos. Bring your drum (and an extra to share) 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.