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.
Lewis Grange invites public
for horseshoes, community input
All Grangers, friends and fans are invited to visit Lewis Grange 406 at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The Lewis Grange Hall is located at 20619, Road W, in Lewis.
The Grange hope the curious will come to enjoy an evening of fun, a few games of horseshoes, and fellowship as people brainstorm on ways to revive the Grange, an integral part of the areas history and the community. Participants will address the plumbing issues at the hall, and figure out how to pay for it. Participants also will make plans for a harvest festival opening date. The Grange invites all to attend and bring their ideas.
For more information, call Mark Wilson at 739-6622.
Kemper Elementary School will
offer many options at book fair
Kemper Elementary School will have its book fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the school library, 620 Montezuma Ave., Cortez.
The sale will include many books at reasonable prices.
For more information, contact Kemper at 565-3737.
Librarys September Storytime theme is I Love to Read!
I Love to Read! is the September theme of Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, located at 202 N. Park Street. Storytime is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for preschool-aged children and every Saturday at the Farmers Market beginning at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. The Farmers Market is located on the corner of S. Elm and Main streets. Older children are welcome to join for the craft at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays. The Saturday Storytime will follow the same theme as the preceding Thursday.
Next is Curious Georges Literary Parents on Sept. 15 and Sept. 17. Well explore another author on Sept. 22 and Sept. 24 with Beatrix Potters Animal Friends. Storytime will wrap up the month with I Can Write & Draw at the Same Time!: Jack Ezra Keats on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.
Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness and uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program.
For more information, contact the library at 565-8117.
Singer Carolyn Martin will perform at house concert
A house concert featuring singer Carolyn Martin will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at 32229 Road P in Mancos.
Carolyn Martin has been described as a winning throwback to the days where emotion was measured and artful rather than loud and histrionic. From European concert halls to intimate venues at home in Nashville, fans have come to know Carolyn as a vocalist with a unique sense of musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience the soulful elegance that is the very essence of music. Seating is limited, so your RSVP is requested.
To RSVP or for more information, call 882-1413 or e-mail bfboston@fone.
Mancos Public Library begins Community Cinema season
The Mancos Public Library and Rocky Mountain PBS will kick off the Community Cinema season with a screening of the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the countrys civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks. A panel-led discussion will follow the film. This is a free event.
For more information, call the Mancos Public Library at 533-7600 or visit www.mancoslibrary.org.
Cortez Middle School will host parent teacher conferences
The Cortez Middle School will host parent teacher conferences from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 16. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, contact Glenn Smith at 565-7824 Ext. 126.
Bands Moetones, Lindells will
crank up rock n roll sounds
The Moetones and the Lindells will rock beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept 16, at the Hollywood bar, 417 Central Ave., Dolores.
Two bands one stage; $5 cover charge.
For more information, contact Moe at 946-8505.
Author, architect will speak about old world megalithic architecture
Architect and author Vince Lee will present Romancing the Stones, Back When Size Mattered as part of the Four Corners Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center will host the talk, which is free and open to the public. Crow Canyon is located at 23390 Road K in Cortez.
In his presentation, Lee will review the history of Old World megalithic architecture from its apparent beginnings in Turkey almost 12,000 years ago through its spectacular culmination at Roman Baalbek in the third century A.D. Lee will focus on Baalbek, a little-known but astounding complex in Lebanons Bekka Valley. The site is notable not only for its colossal architecture containing the largest cut stones ever hewn by man, but for the mysteries surrounding how, why, when, and by whom portions of the structures were built. Baalbek is a true megalithic mystery.
For more information, call 565-8975 or 800-422-8975.
Artist Rieb will teach art classes
for youths ages 10 to 18
Local artist Roni Lee Rieb will teach art classes to kids ages 10 to 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon starting on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market.
Rieb attended high school in Dolores. She has been selling art locally and out of state since 1977. At the age of 13, Roni developed the mathematical formula for drawing horses that she still uses and teaches today. Roni is well-known for her equine and pet portraiture, and is a multifaceted artist who works in many different media. The cost is $10 per class or $35 for all four prepaid. Space is limited
For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Cultural Center at 565-1151.
Cortez Animal Shelter will shampoo your dogs at adopt-a-thon
The Cortez Animal Shelter will host a dog wash and adopt-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at 2791 E. Main St.
Participants can bring their own dog shampoo or the shelter will provide it. Bring only friendly dogs that are up to date on their rabies vaccine; proof of rabies vaccination will be asked for. The shelter also has a selection of kittens, adult cats, puppies and adult dogs available for adoption that are eager to find their forever home.
For shelter directions, or to make an appointment for your dog to be washed, call 565-4910.
Hospice will host bereavement education and training seminar
Hospice of Montezuma will be presenting a bereavement education and training seminar for those within any organization that help others with grief and loss issues. The seminar will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Lunch will be provided. Hospice of Montezuma is located at 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez.
This seminar will provide attendees with the following: Education about loss and grief issues; specific ways to assist the bereaved, what to do, and what not to do; and the tools and skills to help others process their feelings and emotions.
Call 565-4400 for more information and to register or email sbossenmaier@hospiceofmontezuma.org. Positions for bereavement volunteers with Hospice of Montezuma are also available.
Rock Springs Community Church will host Reach Out Music Fest
Rock Springs Community Church and GPC Missions is proud to present the Reach Out Music Fest from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in Cortez; doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Cortez City Park between Mildred and Park Streets.
This event will help raise money for children in need all over the world and in our community. This years event will feature Donny Johnson, Andrew Witt, Ryan Stevenson and Anthem Lights. The event is completely free, but organizers ask that you help raise money for children in need by giving to the love offering during the event. This is a safe, family-friendly outdoor concert featuring great music, food and fun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy top Christian music while helping children in need.
For more information, contact Tim Robinson at 462-6850. Read more about the event at www.reachoutmusicfest.com
Local members of MCHS Class
of 1948 will hold reunion
Local members of the Class of 1948 will host their 63rd reunion beginning Friday, Sept. 16, with registration and an open house for friends from noon to 5 p.m. at the Calvin Denton Room, Empire Electric Association, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez.
Saturday, Sept. 17, activities will offer various local attractions for groups or individuals; on Saturday evening, there will be a dinner at the Cortez Elks Lodge for class members, and on Sunday morning, Sept. 18, a casual breakfast/brunch will be held at a local restaurant.
As of this date, approximately 24 of the surviving 32 class members are registered to attend the reunion.
Lighthouse Christian Academy accepts donations for rummage sale
The Lighthouse Christian Academy will have its annual rummage sale, bake sale, and car wash this starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11502 Colorado Highway 145. If you have donations, bring them to Lighthouse Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 16.
For more information, call 565-9302.
MCHS Class of 1956 members
will hold 55-year reunion
Montezuma-Cortez High School Class of 1956 will gather for its 55-year reunion starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road.
Classmates from as far as Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Wyoming, Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Texas and Colorado will attend.
For more information, call Ann at 565-2747, Merlene at 565-0836 or Careen at 565-9483.
Four Corners Square Dancers invite public for introductory night
Four Corners Square Dancers club will begin new lessons at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Kemper Elementary School, and invite you to join us at our introductory dessert meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, to learn more about the club and square dancing. This event is also at Kemper Elementary, 620 E. Montezuma Ave., Cortez.
Square dancing can be a fun activity, good for body and brain.
For more information, contact Don and Judy Morris at 565-9836, or Ronnie and Vonnie Robinson at 749-9682.
Workshop will educate public
on groundwater classification
An educational workshop on Rights to Nontributary Groundwater: Information for Overlying Landowners will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Highway 184, 1 mile south of Dolores.
Information on how best to protect their interests will be presented to landowners whose property overlies groundwater that is classified by the state engineers office as nontributary. If you are concerned about what the next best steps to take are in this complicated issue, consider attending this meeting. This event is sponsored by the San Juan Citizens Alliance.
For more information, contact Josh Joswick at 259-3583 or josh@sanjuancitizens.org.
Spring Creek Basin mustangs will be available for adoption
The National Mustang Association will sponsor trainer Ems Rapp to demonstrate her wild horse taming and training techniques from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160 east of Cortez. Rapp will ride her Spring Creek Basin mustang, Rock-On, adopted after the 2007 roundup. Rock-On will serve as a Spring Creek Basin mustang ambassador for everyone to meet.
Roughly 25 wild horses from the Spring Creek Basin herd in Disappointment Valley will be available for adoption at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the fairgrounds. The adoption will follow a planned gather by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management around Sept. 15.
Expect to see blacks, grays, colorful pintos and duns. The horses will be 4 years old and younger. Over the years, many Spring Creek Basin horses have been adopted, tamed, trained and become treasured riding horses.
Individuals interested in adopting a horse must meet corral and shelter requirements. The standards are available at http://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/requirements.php. Horses not adopted will be placed in long-term pastures.
For more information regarding the clinic on Friday, Sept. 23, contact NMA/CO at 564-8400. For more information on the gather and adoption, contact the Dolores Public Lands Office at 882-7296.
CSU Extension will hold apple U-Pick harvest at research station
Colorado State University Extension has scheduled its annual apple U-Pick harvest for one day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Southwest Colorado Research Station, approximately 18 miles north of Cortez. Take U.S. Highway 491 to County Road Z and turn left (west). The station is the first place on the left after you cross Road 17.
The U-Pick will offer at least 40 varieties of fruit at 60 cents per pound on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited quantities of pears, plums and peaches will be available. Some apple varieties also have limited quantities, so it is a good idea to get there early. Individuals interested in picking must bring their own containers. They are also reminded to wear footwear appropriate for the weather and orchard conditions. It is respectfully requested that all pets be left at home, as pets are not allowed in the orchard. Ladders will not be allowed, but pole picking baskets will be provided. There will be no early sales.
For more information, call the Montezuma County Extension Office at 565-3123.
For Pets Sake accepts donations
of items for fall yard sale
For Pets Sake Humane Society will have its annual fall yard sale Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, at the Cortez Christian Church Family Life Center on the corner of Empire and Colorado Highway 145. This is expected to be the humane societys biggest sale yet. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon 2 p.m. Sunday.
The humane society still needs lots more treasures for the sale so it can help the dogs and cats in Montezuma and Dolores counties. (No computers, monitors, printers, or other computer accessories, tires, or televisions.)
Bring donations to the center from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, or call 565-PETS (7387) and leave a message if you need to drop off items at a different time, or if you have a large item for pickup.
