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.
United Methodist Women will hold annual Holiday Bazaar
The United Methodist Women will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez.
Entrance to the bazaar is free. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and pie will be served all morning, and lunch will include a choice of chili or homemade soup. The bazaar will include many handmade ornaments and crafts, catnip mice, stained glass, quilts, toys, etc., as well as homemade breads, pies, and other baked goods. There will be a special booth with homemade peanut brittle and chili in a jar, using the recipes of longtime Cortez resident Virginia Ginger Graham. The United Methodist Women have several local mission projects which will benefit from the bazaar.
For more information, contact Lucy Hadley at 565-7828.
Summit Lake Church will hold Thanksgiving dinner
The Summit Lake Community Church is planning the annual Community Thanksgiving dinner and would like to invite all members of the community to attend at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the church, 36501 Colorado Highway 184.
The church will furnish the turkey and all the trimmings, drinks, and table service, and ask that guests bring a side dish or dessert to share. Everyone is asked to bring friends and neighbors who may not have known about the dinner. It will be a good time of fellowship and renewing of acquaintances with friends and community members that you may not have seen for awhile.
For more information, contact Scott Christensen at 882-2448 or Lillian Allen at 882-4416.
John Jorgenson Quintet will bring Gypsy Jazz to concert series
The John Jorgenson Quintet will perform at the second concert of the SouthWest Colorado Concerts winter concert series at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium, 206 W. Seventh St., Cortez. Come early to purchase tickets; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The groups style is gypsy jazz, the dynamic swing music created by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. Dave McCarty of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine has called Grammy-award winner John Jorgenson not just Americas finest proponent of this exceptionally demanding flatpicking guitar style, but one of the worlds truly great artists in the Gypsy-jazz genre. During his career, Jorgenson has played with artists as diverse as Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Earl Scruggs, Barbra Streisand and Benny Goodman. He is an A-List session player working in L.A., Nashville and London and has appeared on numerous platinum-selling and Grammy-winning CDs. Each member of the John Jorgenson Quintet, consisting of lead and rhythm guitar, violin, bass and drums, is a virtuoso, yet the music is very accessible, melodic and appealing.
Single concert tickets will be available at the door for $20 for adults and $5 for youths. Season tickets will also be available for $45 for adults and $5 for youths 18 years old and under. Season tickets also provide entry to concerts in Gallup, N.M., and Delta, Colo., at no additional charge.
For more information, call Paul Bostrom at 565-9127 or Joyce Stevenson at 565-4757.
Deadline approaches for sign-up
to Christmas for Kids program
The Pinon Projects Christmas for Kids Program now has applications available for families that need assistance during the Christmas holiday. All applications need to be received no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.
Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring a family can also sign up.
To find out more about this program, visit The Pinon Project Family Resource Center at 300 N. Elm St., Cortez, or call 564-1195.
4CORE will offer Sustainable Building Education Program
4COREs Sustainable Building Education Program, the Governors Energy Office, and Colorado Code Consulting, LLC, are teaming up to bring you, Residential Mechanical & Manual D, J, and S. This free training will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Southwest Colorado Community College in the training lab, Room 123, 33057 U.S. Highway 160.
Code officials, building owners, contractors, architects, energy raters, appraisers, builders, suppliers, and anyone interested should attend. Lunch will be provided.
To register, go to www.iccsafe.org/colorado. Call 4CORE at 799-7718 or go to www.fourcore.org for more information.
Graces Soup Kitchen will serve Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Graces Soup Kitchen, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, will serve its 13th annual traditional Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the Mary Blake Hall at the church, 110 W. North St., Cortez.
This community dinner is for anyone who is hungry or needs some company. Graces also delivers for the homebound and have take-outs (please call ahead and provide a name and phone number). This event is open to the entire community, and is a special occasion, thanks to the 50 to 70 volunteers who decorate the hall for this day.
Graces is an all-volunteer organization, which relies on the generous support of the community. A $20 gift would help feed a family of three or four. Please send contributions to Graces Soup Kitchen, 110 W. North St., Cortez, CO 81321. Graces also needs frozen turkeys, which will be accepted now and up to Thanksgiving, and fresh (please, no frozen) fruit pies any type to be brought in on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. Graces provided more than 12,000 meals last year without condition or requirement; the kitchen is open for meals three days a week, starting at noon.
For more information, or to donate frozen turkeys or your time call 565-7865.
For Pets Sake to hold annual Turkey Trot fun run, walk
For Pets Sake Humane Society will hold its Eighth Annual Cortez Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the Parque de Vida Pavilion near the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. The 1-mile fun run/walk starts at 10 a.m. regardless of the weather.
This is probably For Pets Sake most enjoyable event of the year. The entry fee is $20 and includes a cool long-sleeve commemorative T-shirt. Costumes for all are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for fastest people with pets, best and best-coordinated costumes, best trick, most unusual pet to cross the finish line, and lots of other categories. All proceeds benefit For Pets Sake Humane Society and their work for the pets of Montezuma and Dolores counties.
For more information, call 565-PETS (565-7387).
Children can learn about Magic of Books at puppet show, library event
The Montelores Early Childhood Council in partnership with the Cortez Public Library is proud to announce an upcoming family night, The Magic of Books! Join for a puppet show and library orientation to discover a magical resource from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Cortez Library, 202 N. Park.
There will be door prizes.
To register, email mecc.coordinator@gmail.com with RSVP in the subject line, or leave a message for Vangi McCoy at 749-7017.
Dolores Rotary Club begin annual Bingo Night program
The Dolores Rotary Club will start the annual bingo program beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29, with chili and dessert served at 6:30 p.m. for $5, with bingo following at 7 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Dr.
Bingo cards are $1 per game or $10 for the evening. All proceeds will benefit the Dolores Community Center.
For more information, contact Neal Stephens at 564-4440 or Dave Sanford at 882-7428.
American Whitewater rep will discuss McPhee dam releases
Everyone who rafts, kayaks and canoes on the lower Dolores River is invited to a presentation by Nathan Fey from American Whitewater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St.
Fey will lead a discussion about the ongoing negotiations with water managers about releases from McPhee dam. All whitewater boating enthusiasts are encouraged to attend to learn more about possible changes for the Dolores River. The event is sponsored by the Lower Dolores Boating Advocates.
For more information, contact Jay Loschert at 799-1475.
Everfound will perform Rock the Halls Christmas Concert
Reach Out Agency presents the Rock the Halls Christmas Concert, featuring Everfound. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Rock Springs Church, 32233 U.S. Highway 160, Cortez.
The Rock the Halls Christmas Tour is a full production show that features some of Everfounds hottest originals and a new mix on some classic Christmas songs. Each year Everfound brings this tour to select cities to help collect canned goods during this Christmas season. People can join Reach Out Agency and Everfound as they collect can goods for the Good Samaritan Center. Bring two cans and get in for $5, or enter for $10 without cans. Tickets are limited and are only sold at the door of the event.
For more information, contact Tim Robinson at 403-5860, or go to reachoutagency.com or rockthehallstour.com.
Try out innovative technologies at librarys Technology Petting Zoo
The Mancos Public Librarys second annual Technology Petting Zoo will bring some of the hottest electronic devices on the market to Mancos from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. This open-house type event will be held in the Community Meeting Room of the library, 211 W. First St., Mancos.
Come explore and play with innovative technologies and find out more about their uses in the home, workplace and at school. Technologies on display at the zoo will include E-Book Readers (Nook, Kindle, Sony), Netbooks, MacBooks, iPad, Smart Board, iPods, Tablets and more. The purpose of this Tech Petting Zoo is to help individuals, families, teachers and small businesses see what kind of technologies are available today, and how to use them effectively. This will have a mixture of scheduled demonstrations and one-on-one conversations. There is no charge to attend and reservations are not required.
For more information, call the library at 533-7600.
Mobile blood drive will take place
at First United Methodist Church
United Blood Services will hold a Cortez Community mobile blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park, Cortez.
To set up an appointment or for more information, call 385-4601 or sign up online at www.bloodhero.com.
CWC will hold Christmas Mother and Daughter Teatime
Christian Womens Celebrations invites the public to a Christmas Mother and Daughter Teatime at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Reservations are requested by Monday, Nov. 28.
Start off the holiday season by inviting a daughter, mother or friend for Christmas Teatime; $14.50 per person includes program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Tickets are complimentary for first-timers and daughters under the age of 18. A special feature will be favorite party fashions modeled by the young ladies. Holiday musical entertainment will be by the Montezuma-Cortez High School Choir ensembles, with Marla Sitton. Speaker Susan Durall will share The Wonder of Hope.
To make your reservations, contact Cindy Bennetts at 560-3328 or cwcfunevents@gmail.com. For more information, call Mozelle Schafer at 565-3689.
Holiday Arts, Crafts Show will include range of goods, food
The Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St., Dolores.
Local artists will have pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, fine chocolates, handmade soaps and more for sale. There will also be live music, chair massages, refreshments and good cheer!
For more information, contact Michele Martz at 562-4494.
Dolores Christmas Bazaar will benefit Community Center
The Annual Dolores Community Center Christmas Bazaar will be held this year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave.
This year 46 vendors have already signed up to display such crafts as Christmas wreaths, scarves, homemade breads and candies, pies and Christmas pumpkin rolls. There will also be homemade ornaments, quilts and afghans, leather items, toys for children, artwork of all kinds and jewelry. Come and do your special Christmas shopping; refreshments will be provided by the Girl Scouts Troop 27. All proceeds go to the Dolores Community Center.
Contact Ruby Gonzales for more information at 882-7717.
Chorus will perform Christmas Soul at multiple area concerts
Mancos Valley Chorus invites everyone to share in the joy of this seasons choral concerts. The theme is Christmas Soul, featuring music from Africa and seasonal music to delight all ages. Concert performances will take place in Mancos at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9; and at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave. The same concert will be presented in Cortez at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Cortez United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.
Come fill your soul with music, music, music. All concerts are free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Carol at 882-0120 or visit www.mancosvalleychorus.org.
Health department releases immunization clinic schedule
The Montezuma County Public Health Department will offer its immunization clinic on Mondays (except holidays), effective Monday, Dec. 5. The hours for the walk-in clinic are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. only, and will be conducted on a first come, first served basis. Scheduled appointments may be made for the hours of noon to 5:30 p.m. The immunization clinic is at 106 W. North St.
To schedule an appointment or for additional information, call 565-3056.
Local author Blackburn will present on the Wetherills of Mesa Verde
The Montezuma County Historical Society will sponsor a symposium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, featuring local author Fred Blackburn, who will give a PowerPoint presentation on the Wetherills of Mesa Verde. The event will take place at First Methodist Church, Hampton Hall, 515 N. Park St., Cortez.
The following books will be for sale: Volume 4, the new edition of Great Sage Plain along with Freds books The Friends of Mesa Verde, Cowboys and Cave Dwellers, and photo album, Sacred Places of the Southwest. Historical society programs are free to the public. Refreshments will be served.
For information, contact Vivienne Kenyon at 565-7714.
Elks Lodge seeks vendors, craftsmen for annual Christmas Bazaar
It is time for the Cortez Elks Lodges annual Christmas Bazaar. The Elks are seeking craftsmen to sell their goods at this event that will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11. Vending tables are now available to those interested in renting a 6-foot-long table at $25 each. Doors will open at 10 a.m., and the bazaar will remain open until 5 p.m. The Cortez Elks Lodge is at 2100 N. Dolores Road.
All proceeds from the rental of the tables help with food baskets and gifts for the needy, and scholarships for the upcoming year. There will be entertainment to announce Santas arrival at 3 p.m. to talk with the children, and pictures will be available of kids with Santa. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To purchase a table for the event, and for all information regarding the bazaar, contact Sally at 739-0616.
Southwest Singers will present free Christmas concerts
The Southwest Singers will present a pair of free concerts this Christmas season on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church located at Park and Empire in Cortez.
The theme of the concerts will be Christmas, of course, and celebrates the birth of the Christ child songs will include some old, some new, and some sing-along. Refreshments will be served after the music.
For more information, contact Larry at 565-7804.
