Cortez
Monday, Jan. 8
The Cortez Public Library hosts Beau L’Amour, son of Louis L’Amour, at 6 p.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St., for a discussion of “Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures: Volume 1,” including unfinished manuscripts, stories and lost notes. Details: 970-565-8117.
Montelores Early Childhood Council’s monthly meeting, 2:30-4:30 p.m., in the Johnson Building downstairs meeting room 110, 925 South Broadway. Featuring the leadership team of TeamUP, an initiative focusing on cradle to career. Early childhood stakeholders would be present. This takes the place of the regular meeting. The public is invited. RSVP to Vangi McCoy at 970-749-7017 or email vangim@monteloresecc.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
Amazing Authors Tour with Michele Morris, food author, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
“The Evolutionary Value of Novelty,” will be the topic at the “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe.” At 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church – 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday, Jan 10
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. A social is at 6:30 p.m. Richard Robinson will present “Revisiting SJBAS Field Trips With a Review of Their Rock Art and Associated Cultural Theories: A Vision Quest.” The public is invited. Details: sjbas.org.
Saturday, Jan. 13
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meets at 9 a.m., at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dolores. The speaker will be Dr. John Schuenemeyer concerning “What is 21st Century Education?” Schuenemeyer is a retired University of Delaware professor and has been active in the local area for several years. Most recently he served as president of the RE-1 School Board. League meetings are open to the public. Details: Eleanor Kuhl at 970-564-0708.
Thursday, Jan. 18
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society holds a monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year’s resolutions. All are welcome! Details: 970-565-PETS/7387.
Friday, Jan. 19
Literary Friday. Cortez Public Library, with Elissa Dickson, Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, at 10 a.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
Friday-Saturday, April 6-7
Four Corners Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Sponsorship packet: bit.ly/2AOQWos. Booth price and availability: bit.ly/2jA2kBa. Details: events@fourcornersbuilders.com.
Monday-Friday
Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building, 7 p.m., 925 Broadway No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.
First Monday
The Cortez Emblem Club 261 meets, 5:30 p.m., the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details and to confirm: President Judi Lichliter at 970-565-7370.
The Montelores Early Childhood Council’s monthly luncheon, 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Build
ing, 925 S. Broadway. Public is invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 970-749-7017. Bring your beverage.
Cowboy Church potluck dinner, 6 p.m., followed by music by the Stagecoach Band and a message by Pastor Mark Baker, 7 p.m., Lewis Arriola Community Center, 8 miles north of Cortez and west on Road S off U.S. 491. Details: 970-565-4194. Fellowship with music and a message. First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m., the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, 7 p.m., the Southwest Memorial Physicians building, 20 S. Market St. Details: 970-882-4255, mesaverdehorsemen.com.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets, 3:30–5 p.m., Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes. Share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Details: Laura White, RD, 970-564-2276.
Montezuma County Democratic Women meet, 11:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: Tulli Kerstetter, tgkaction@gmail.com.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Jan Gardner at montezumagop@gmail.com or call 970-565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m., Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 970-564-2276.
Montezuma County Democrats meet, and all are welcome. Details: Tamara Hamilton, secretary, hamiltontamaras@gmail.com or 970-565-4067.
First Friday
Caregiver/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer’s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. 259-0122.
The Disabled American Veterans’ monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. 560-2793.
First Sunday
KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m. at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main St. All are welcome. Suggested donation: $10. Details: Jennie Nuriya 970-903-0907.
First and third Wednesday
Be surrounded by the sense of Mystery during Evensong, contemplative, candlelit, chanted evening meditation, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.
First and third Saturday
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School. Details: 970-739-3385, 970-749-9682, 970-565-9836.
Second and Fourth Monday
United Search and Rescue of Montezuma County meets, 6 p.m. for training and business at the Sheriff’s Office. Come by to check out volunteering for mission response, administration, and training opportunities. Details: Troy at 970-739-9006.
Second Tuesday
The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.
The Cortez Beading Guild meets, 5 p.m. Cortez Public Library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.
Support group for people with disabilities meets, 2–3:30 p.m. at 2409 Empire St. Sponsored by the Southwest Center for Independence. Details: 970-570-8001 or Luanne@swilc.org.
The Montezuma County Historical Society meets for a no-host luncheon, 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.
The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 970-882-4770.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Mayor’s Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Mesa Verde Room at Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 970-564-2146.
Second Thursday
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 970-882-7360.
Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 970-564-1576.
Free estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Overview of estate planning issues, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney. RSVP requested at erin@fone.net. Details: 303-588-2695.
Free Supermarket Tours, noon to 1 p.m. A dietitian from Southwest Health System will conduct a free supermarket tour to help explain food labels, healthy choices, food budgets. Space is limited. Call 970-564-2275 for the store location and to register.
Third Tuesday
The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, for Families Following the Death of a Child, 7 p.m., Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 970-565-6480 or Debbie at 970-565-4732.
Wound Care 360 Series, presented by Jodi Harris (PT, CWS), 5-6 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. RSVP to mhigman@swhealth.org.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 970-565-3414.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.
Every Tuesday
The Cortez Public Library’s Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.
Open Mic, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s. Details: 739-4944.
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited; entry-level and up. Mentors welcome. Details: 970-565-6088 or 970-565-7024.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Master’s Swimming Group with Mesa Verde Aquatics Club, 6-7:30 a.m. Swim with coach Kevin Ketterer at the Cortez Rec Center. All levels welcome. Entry fee at Rec Center and $35 a month to MVAC.
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Exercise for strength and health. Cost: $4. Details: instructor Donna Hicks, 970-564-4080 or 435-705-3412, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Every Wednesday
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15–12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.
Karaoke at Blondie’s Trophy Room, 8 p.m. to midnight. Details: 970-739-4944.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Hibernation on Jan. 4, Mittens on Jan. 11, Favorite Author Ezra Jack Keats on Jan. 18, Winter Sports on Jan. 25. Details: 970-565-8117.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Early-bird game at 6:45 p.m., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings, 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. (corner of Montezuma and Chestnut). Details: 970-799-2183.
Every Thursday, Feb. 1-March 8
“Healthier Living Colorado – Diabetes” program, 1-3:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Use the Kiva Entrance on the west side of the hospital campus, the fourth door on the left. Free. Offered by Southwest Health and the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness https://coaw.org. Register: Jamie Ritthaler, RN, at 970-564-2352 or email jritthaler@swhealth.org.
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-882-4369.
Genesis Study utilizing Chuck Misler’s Genesis Commentary, 6:30 p.m. at Tree of Life In’Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145. Ongoing discussion, praise and worship after. Workbook and notes are optional. Details: 970-562-6311.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. 160, 2 miles east of the fairgrounds. CR Café at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m. Child care is provided.
Every Saturday
Free silent nondenominational silent meditation, 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway, No. 211. Call 970-560-2822 (Pixy).
Every Saturday Through March 10
The Winter Market at Four Seasons, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery, 26650 County Road P. More than 30 vendors, with fresh, local, produce, meats, baked goods, soups, sandwiches, coffee, crafts.
Every Sunday
The Unitarian Universalists, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., with presentations on comparative philosophies and religions. Details: 970-677-4189.
Course in Miracles meeting, 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry, 970-565-4286.
Dolores
Friday, Jan. 5
Lego Club, 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by adult. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Free Community Yoga, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bring mat, water, and comfortable clothing. For all ages. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Thursday, Jan. 11
Winter Tales Lecture Series, with Carolyn Gunn’s “K2 and Northern Pakistan Back in the Day,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Dolores resident’s presentation shows cultural aspects of near the disputed borders of Pakistan, China, India and Afghanistan.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Free Community Yoga, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bring mat, water, and comfortable clothing. For all ages. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Beading workshop, noon, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn Peyote stitch at the library with Betty Schneider. Free, but requires a refundable $10 deposit to hold your place. Sign up at the library.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Foreign Film Night, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. The library screens critically acclaimed foreign films. Film titles and ratings: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Classic Movie Matinee “Cool Hand Luke,” noon, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. The library serves popcorn and shows a classic movie on the big screen every third Tuesday. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Free Community Yoga, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bring mat, water, and comfortable clothing. For all ages. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Winter Tales Lecture Series, with Janneli Miller’s “Living and Studying in Chile and Costa Rica,” Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Miller, a medical anthropologist who taught at Fort Lewis College and is involved with the United Study Abroad Consortium, provides information about the USAC program as well as a travelogue about teaching in Heredia Costa Rica in 2016 and Santiago Chile in 2017. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Friday, Jan. 26
Lego Club, 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by adult. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Saturday, Jan. 27
Free Community Yoga, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Bring mat, water, and comfortable clothing. For all ages. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Foreign Film Night, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. The library screens critically acclaimed foreign films. Film titles and ratings: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meet, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors are welcome. Details: http://www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Judy Bryan at 970-739-9994.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m., Mr. Thurston’s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Every Tuesday
Bright Babies, at 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Infants and their caregivers are invited to Bright Babies, a 30-minute program with stories, sensory play and signs. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.
Technology/software help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 970-882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.
Every Wednesday
Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.
Dolores Public Library Storytime, 10 a.m. throughout the year. Each Storytime will include stories, crafts, more.
Every Thursday
Tutorial Thursday, 2 p.m. at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn a new tech skill every Thursday with other beginners in this weekly class. Details: 970-882-4127
Every Friday
Preschool Storytime, Preschool children and caregivers are invited to storytime, 10 a.m. in the Dolores Public Library meeting room, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: DoloresLibrary.org or 970-882-4127.
Every Saturday Through March 10
The Winter Market at Four Seasons, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery, 26650 County Road P. More than 30 vendors, with fresh, local, produce, meats, baked goods, soups, sandwiches, coffee, crafts.
Mancos
First Tuesday
A free legal self-help clinic, for Montezuma County parties without an attorney, 2-3:30 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. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m.–noon and 970-564-5073 from 1–5 p.m.
First Thursday
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets, 7 p.m., 136 Grand Ave. Information: Commander Rick Rohsner, 970-560-3655; Auxiliary President Beverly Humiston-Scott, 970-759-1332. Beginning Jan. 4, the VFW meets at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St.
First Saturday
Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7–10 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library’s big screen. Snacks provided. Details and schedule: 970-533-7600.
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meeting, 7 p.m. at the district’s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Details: Gary Kennedy, 970-533-7325.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners, 6:30 p.m. each month at Mount 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.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, monthly meeting, at 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 meeting, 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600.
Every Tuesday
Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600, ext. 206, or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal storytime for ages birth through 6 years old.
Every Wednesday
Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.
Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8–12; opportunities to play technologically innovative computer-generated games.
Every Thursday
Mancos Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown, at the Mancos Times/Mancos Common Press building. Live music. Bring chairs. Get get your veggies and make friends.
