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Wednesday, April 1

Free eviction clinic for landlords and tenants at 3:30 p.m. at the Justice Building at 601 N. Mildred Road in Cortez. Info: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m. to noon and 970-564-5073 from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Greater Dolores Action's quarterly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Dolores Public Library. Open to the public. Greater Dolores Action's mission is to implement sustainable community enhancement projects. Info: coxwell.meggiej@hotmail.com.

Laity service, First Assembly of God Church, 120 S. Linden St.

Thursday, April 2

Volunteers of America kicks off Wear the Love Campaign to raise support for the women and children served by Durango Community Shelter and the Southwest Safehouse, 4-7 p.m., at the Taylor Raymond Gallery (835 Main Ave.) in Durango. Info: Volunteers of America at 259-1021.

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion with Foot Washing, 6:30 at St. Barnabas Church on the corner of North and Elm. Info: 565-7865.

Laity Service, First Baptist Church, 100 N. Market St.

Friday, April 3

Good Friday worship with Holy Communion, Barnabas Church on the corner of North and Elm. Info: 565-7865.

St. Philip the Evangelist Anglican Church at Seventh and Market streets, offers a Good Friday Stations of the Cross Service at noon. Meditations follow scripture lessons. Info: Fr. Carl Brenner at 505-608-4060.

Laity Service, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 540 W. Fourth St.

Saturday, APril 4

Dolores Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park sponsored by the Dolores Student Leaders in Community Service.

Mancos Ladies Auxiliary at Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale in downtown Mancos. Signups at 10:30 a.m. Egg hung begins at 11 a.m. Bake sale starts at 10:30 a.m.

Cortez Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Cortez Rotary Club at 10 a.m. at the Cortez City Park by the outdoor pool.

Dinner and A Movie at Fort Lewis College's Vallecita Room. Learn about Permaculture and the abundance it can bring and enjoy a Curry dinner. Dinner service starts at 6 p.m. with movies to follow. Info: 970-759-2724. A $5 donation is suggested.

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen's annual tack and consignment sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Plata County fairgrounds in Durango. Saddles, bridles, everything horse-related. Bring items to sell on Friday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shop on April 4. Info: 769-6342 or www.4cbch.org.

Battle Rock 4-H Club and the Montezuma County fair board sponsor an Easter egg hunt at Four Seasons Nursery, 26650 Road P, at 11 a.m. Kids age 10 and under are invited.

The Sunflower Theatre, at Main and Market streets in Cortez, presents Western Music Association Female Artist of the Year Kristyn Harrist, 7 p.m. Doors and cash bar open at 6:15. Tickets: SunflowerTheatre.org.

Sunday, April 5

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 11502 Colorado Highway 145, Cortez, invites the community to attend its Resurrection Sunday service at 10:45 a.m.

Sunrise Easter service with bell choir and special music, 6 a.m., Barnabas Church on the corner of North and Elm. Pot luck breakfast will follow at 8 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Info: 565-7865.

Tuesday, April 7

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen present "Back Country First Aid Kit" at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, in Cortez. Dinner at 6:15 p.m.. Presentation starts at 7 p.m. Karen Dickson, of the county health department, gives tips on first aid kits for the back country. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.

Wednesday, April 8

2016-16 kindergarten registration, Dolores Elementary office, noon to 6 p.m. Bring a birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence. Children must be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2015.

GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy (free, fully accredited, online high school) informational sessions and wait-list applications every Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Education Zone, 19 N. Maple St. (next to Audio Box). Info: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.

Thursday, April 9

"What Are We Afraid of Losing" will be the topic at 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. We will meet at St. Barnabas Church, at 6:30 p.m.. Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865 for more information.

21 Ways to Wear a Scarf for Spring Workshop, at Love on a Hanger, at 5:30 p.m. Followed by refreshments. One winner of a scarf of her choice. Info: Tiffani at 970-565-9075 or waters.tiffani@gmail.com.

Friday, April 10

Life Is An Adventure at Mancos Public Library, at 6 p.m.: Rick St. Onge's personal slideshow presentation of A Mount Everest Expedition. With photos and personal accounts from the expedition, St. Onge will guide you along his journey to the top of the world.

Saturday, April 11

The Mancos Valley Lions Club sponsors the annual 9Health Fair, 7-11 a.m. at the Mancos Middle School/Administration building. Info: Sandi Gregory at 533-7180 or Val Hobson at 533-7874. Register at www.9HealthFair.org.

Learn to cope with difficult days at a "time away" for women, 9 a.m. - noon, at Hampton Hall at First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Presented by the Rev. Suzanne Listemann and Sandy Towns. Free. Info and reservations: Call Eleanor Kuhl at (970) 564-0708.

The Spring Hoedown fundraiser for the Montezuma School to Farm Project, from 5 to 11 p.m., at the Mancos Opera House. The $6 String Band, Carute Roma Gypsy Band, and The Badly Bent will perform. Local food, beer, wine and more than 50 Farmy, Homesteady, and silent auction items. Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door, with kids 17 and under free. Tickets can be purchased at Zuma, Dolores Food Market and FB Organics (Cortez). Call 970-903-8831.

First Tuesday

American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.

Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. On April 7, Gail Braunn will show how to make a modern wall hanging, table runner and placemats. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet at the Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.

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. Limited knitting needles and yarn are available, so bring your own if possible. To sign up or for information, ?visit www.mancoslibrary.org or ?call Kathy Graf at 970-565-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.

First Wednesday

Diabetes support group meets 3:30-5 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.

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 Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets at 7 p.m. at the district's office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.

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.

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. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.

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's on Veach and Main St. All are welcome. Info: Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.

A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-4 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.

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 Saturday

Christian Motorcycle Association - Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle's, 801 E. Main St. Call chapter president Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.

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

Adult Computer Classes, 1:30-3 p.m. at Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room 211, W. First St., Mancos. Call 970-533-7600 to enroll. No charge.

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 Tuesday

4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Info: 565-2197.

Fourth Thursday

Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron's monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.

Last Thursday

The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 West First Street, Mancos. Info. 533-7600.

Every Monday

The Four Corners Community Band meets 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at the corner of Market and North Street. New members welcome. Call Fawn at 882-2522 or visit www.fourcornerscommunityband.com.

Every Tuesday

The Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., continues the Little People Seasonal Storytime, at 10:30 a.m. The program follows the Mancos Re-6 schedule; runs through May. Children ages 2-6 will be taught songs, verses and stories. A craft is offered. Free. Call the library at 533-7600 or visit www.mancoslibrary.org.

"Joyful Noise" Children's Choir starting in Mancos. Grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome. Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, corner of Bauer and Oak in Mancos.

Every Wednesday

GOAL Academy/Rocky Mountain Digital Academy, a free, accredited online high school, hosts informational sessions and wait-list applications every Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Education Zone, 19 N. Maple St. (next to Audio Box). Info: 970-213-0923 or www.goalac.org.

Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.