{"id":101739,"date":"2017-12-21T14:51:55","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T21:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-26\/"},"modified":"2017-12-21T14:51:55","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T21:51:55","slug":"community-calendar-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image naviga-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=eebeb30d-49e0-448a-83bc-f470b1932b25&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=eebeb30d-49e0-448a-83bc-f470b1932b25&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=eebeb30d-49e0-448a-83bc-f470b1932b25&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=eebeb30d-49e0-448a-83bc-f470b1932b25&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1800 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 2000px\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"A snowstorm blanketed Cortez in snow overnight on Saturday, Jan. 21.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">A snowstorm blanketed Cortez in snow overnight on Saturday, Jan. 21.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Emily Rice\/The Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dave Mensch plays covers and originals,<\/strong> 8-11 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St. No cover. 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 27<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mesa Verde Winterfest,<\/strong> Morefield Campground Store. Hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing by moonlight. Open to all ages, no reservations needed. Dress for the cold, bring a headlamp or flashlight.  Details: 970-529-4631.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Feb. 2<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Hip-hop with Nu3tron,<\/strong> c4mula, LD on the Cut and more, at 9 p.m., Blondie\u2019s 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Growing Your Farm Business: Visioning and Scaling Up Workshops,<\/strong> for beginning and expanding farmers and ranchers in partnership with Southwest Farm Fresh, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration and information: www. GuidestoneColorado.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Sunday, Feb. 3<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Annual Putt-putt Tournament,<\/strong> 4 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center. Benefits Onward! A Legacy Foundation. Gather a team of four, choose your favorite decade, and as a team, dress up and putt your way down Main Street. Register online or at the Onward! office. Tickets: $75 for individual and $275 for teams of four before Feb. 1. Register at http:\/\/bit.ly\/CortezPutt.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Learn Animal Tracks and Signs at Mesa Verde,<\/strong> at Morefield Campground. Tracks may include weasels, rabbits, coyotes, and mountain lions. Limited to 20 people, ages 7 to adult. Meet at the Morefield Village parking lot. Advance reservations required. Fee of $15 per vehicle. Details: 970-529-4631.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Feb. 5<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores River Anglers fly-tying classes,<\/strong> through March 5 at Southwest Memorial Hospital cafe\/commons area, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Cost: $10 for all five classes. Reservations and details: 970-759-0175 or <a href=\"mailto:risetotheflyanglers@hotmail.com\">risetotheflyanglers@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cowboy Church and Potluck,<\/strong> Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 8 miles north of Cortez on U.S. 491 and left on Road S. Potluck at 6 p.m., music and message by Stagecoach Band and Pastor Mark Baker at 7 p.m. Food, fun and fellowship. Details: 970-565-4194.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Feb. 6<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Mountain Quilters meet,<\/strong> 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., Dolores. Go to http:\/\/www.doloresmountainquilters.org or contact Judy Bryan at 970-739-9994 for information. Guests and visitors are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents David Dove,<\/strong> at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., to discuss \u201cWhy the Feast? Regional Economics and Social Dynamics in Southeast Utah and Southwestern Colorado.\u201d Dove discusses the economy of San Juan Red Ware pottery and the ways pots moved around the landscape. Details: Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Feb. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Colorado Concerts present WindSync,<\/strong> 7 p.m., at Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. The woodwind quintet mixes familiar classical music, lighter tunes and an interesting stage presentation. More information: 970-570-9051.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Feb. 13<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mardi Gras Pancake Supper to Benefit Grace\u2019s Kitchen,<\/strong> 4:30-7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, corner of North and Elm. Pancake-flipping race at 6 p.m. Pancakes, French toast casserole, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, drinks. Adults $7.50, kids (10 and under) $4; families $20. Tickets at the door.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Feb. 15<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cReligious or Spiritual: Does the Difference Matter,<\/strong>\u201d will be the topic at the \u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe\u201d at 6:30 p.m. Join us at St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society holds a monthly Board Meeting,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, upcoming Spring Yard Sale and other fundraising efforts. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday-Saturday, April 6-7<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Corners Home and Garden Show,<\/strong> 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: <a href=\"mailto:events@fourcornersbuilders.com\">events@fourcornersbuilders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday-Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> in the Johnson Building, 7 p.m., 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Emblem Club 261 meets,<\/strong> 5:30 p.m., the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details and to confirm: President Judi Lichliter at 970-565-7370.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montelores Early Childhood Council\u2019s monthly luncheon,<\/strong> 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Building, 925 S. Broadway. Public is invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 970-749-7017. Bring your beverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cowboy Church potluck dinner,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m., the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet,<\/strong> 7 p.m., the Southwest Memorial Physicians building, 20 S. Market St. Details: 970-882-4255, mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Diabetes support group meets,<\/strong> 3:30\u20135 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democratic Women meet,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: Tulli Kerstetter, <a href=\"mailto:tgkaction@gmail.com\">tgkaction@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Jan Gardner at <a href=\"mailto:montezumagop@gmail.com\">montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 970-565-2197.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets,<\/strong> 5-6:30 p.m., Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 970-564-2276.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats meet,<\/strong> and all are welcome. Details: Tamara Hamilton, secretary, <a href=\"mailto:hamiltontamaras@gmail.com\">hamiltontamaras@gmail.com<\/a> or 970-565-4067.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting,<\/strong> The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice),<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First and Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Be surrounded by the sense of Mystery during Evensong,<\/strong> contemplative, candlelit, chanted evening meditation, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First and Third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Corners Square Dancers dance,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School. Details: 970-739-3385, 970-749-9682, 970-565-9836.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets,<\/strong> 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Beading Guild meets,<\/strong> 5 p.m. Cortez Public Library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Support group for people with disabilities meets,<\/strong> 2\u20133:30 p.m. at 2409 Empire St. Sponsored by the Southwest Center for Independence. Details: 970-570-8001 or <a href=\"mailto:Luanne@swilc.org\">Luanne@swilc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County Historical Society meets for a no-host luncheon,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Art League meets,<\/strong> each month. Details and locations, 970-882-4770.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second and Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mayor\u2019s Office Hours,<\/strong> 12:30-1:30 p.m., Mesa Verde Room at Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m. Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 970-564-2146.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 970-882-7360.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Women meet,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 970-564-1576.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free estate planning seminar,<\/strong> 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 at <a href=\"mailto:erin@fone.net\">erin@fone.net<\/a>. Details: 303-588-2695.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free Supermarket Tours,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wound Care 360 Series,<\/strong> presented by Jodi Harris (PT, CWS), 5-6 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:mhigman@swhealth.org\">mhigman@swhealth.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 970-565-3414.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Caregiver\/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness, 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Literary Fridays at the Library,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter,<\/strong> 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, 18396 Colorado 145, Dolores. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s CPR and first-aid certification classes,<\/strong> 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR\/AED, CPR\/AED and first aid, health care provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 970-565-3157.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The 4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets,<\/strong> each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and social at the Shiloh Steakhouse. Meeting begins at noon. Details: Visit our Facebook page, @4CornersRW, or call Jan at 970-560-2197.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Last Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free Family Law Post-order clinic,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One-on-one consulting on how to change or restrict parenting time, change or collect child support, relocate with children. Email <a href=\"mailto:jcuesta@colegalserve.org\">jcuesta@colegalserve.org<\/a> or call 800-521-6968.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Beading Guild meets,<\/strong> noon in the Cortez Public Library conference room, 202 N. Park St. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Embrace Grace,<\/strong> a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email <a href=\"mailto:hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com\">hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com<\/a> or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email <a href=\"mailto:communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com\">communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Trivia,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores River Anglers Trout Unlimited fly-tying classes,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m. Feb. 5 through March 5 in the cafeteria\/commons of Southwest Memorial Hospital. First 30 participants accepted. Cost: $10 for all 5 classes. Reservations: 970-759-0175 or <a href=\"mailto:risetotheflyanglers@hotmail.com\">risetotheflyanglers@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Corners Community Band begins weekly rehearsals for its spring season,<\/strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church at the corner of Market and North streets in Cortez. Musicians of all ages playing any instrument at least at the high school level are welcome. Some instruments are available for loan. Details: Visit Four Corners Community Band on Facebook or email <a href=\"mailto:4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com\">4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">One-on-one computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday and Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">United Search and Rescue,<\/strong> SARTECH academy for new members, 6 p.m. Call Troy, 739-9006.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets,<\/strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion building, 420 N. Harrison St.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Public Library\u2019s Family Entertainment Series,<\/strong> 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Open Mic,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bridge players needed,<\/strong> 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 565-7024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday and Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Master\u2019s Swimming Group with Mesa Verde Aquatics Club,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Tai Chi class,<\/strong> 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, <a href=\"mailto:donnahicks42@yahoo.com\">donnahicks42@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Sitting in the quiet,<\/strong> meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Karaoke at Blondie\u2019s Trophy Room,<\/strong> 8 p.m. to midnight. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday and Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Community Class,<\/strong> \u201cDynamics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault,\u201d 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 through March 14. Join Renew for a free community training and skills for supporting victims\/survivors. Open to all future employees, potential volunteers, and interested community members. Details and registration: 970-565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raising Readers Storytime,<\/strong> 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. Topics: Groundhog Day, Feb. 1; Favorite Author Kevin Henkes on Feb. 8; Dental Health w\/Ivy Beville of DentaQuest on Feb. 15; The Color Red on Feb. 22. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 970-565-9855.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings,<\/strong> 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. (corner of Montezuma and Chestnut). Details: 970-799-2183.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday, Feb. 1-March 8<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cHealthier Living Colorado \u2013 Diabetes\u201d program,<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"mailto:jritthaler@swhealth.org\">jritthaler@swhealth.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly),<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Genesis Study utilizing Chuck Misler\u2019s Genesis Commentary,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. at Tree of Life In\u2019Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145. Ongoing discussion, praise and worship after. Workbook and notes are optional. Details: 970-562-6311.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Celebrate Recovery,<\/strong> a Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. 160, 2 miles east of the fairgrounds. CR Caf\u00e9 at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m. Child care is provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free silent nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway, No. 211. Call 970-560-2822 (Pixy).<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Saturday Through March 10<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Winter Market at Four Seasons,<\/strong> 10 a.m.\u20131 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Unitarian Universalists,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Course in Miracles meeting,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry, 970-565-4286.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Inner Peace Meditation,<\/strong> Free non-denominational teaching and meditation on the mind. 9 a.m., Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main St.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan. 25<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Winter Tales Lecture Series,<\/strong> with Janneli Miller\u2019s \u201cLiving and Studying in Chile and Costa Rica,\u201d 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 and teaching in Heredia Costa Rica and Chile. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Lego Club,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 27<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free Community Yoga,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Jan. 30<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Foreign Film Night,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Mountain Quilters meet,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores secondary PTO meets,<\/strong> 3:45 p.m., Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at <a href=\"mailto:halvarez0722@gmail.com\">halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third and Fourth Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">K9 Search &amp; Rescue Team meets at the Dog House,<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. for training. Open to the public. Volunteers needed for response, training, administration. No dogs needed. Details: 970-882-4746.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter,<\/strong> 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, 18396 Colorado 145. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bright Babies,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Technology\/software help with Microsoft Word,<\/strong> email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 970-882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets,<\/strong> 6:30\u20138:30 p.m. at K9 Search &amp; Rescue in Dolores. Details: Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm,<\/strong> 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Public Library Storytime,<\/strong> 10 a.m. throughout the year. Each Storytime will include stories, crafts, more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Tutorial Thursday,<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Preschool Storytime,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Saturday Through March 10<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Winter Market at Four Seasons,<\/strong> 10 a.m.\u20131 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.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Feb. 1<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mancos Days Association annual meeting,<\/strong> 6 p.m., 107 Grand Ave. Discuss the new year, talk about the different committees we will need people for. Details: Ewa Bell, 970-903-4545 or <a href=\"mailto:ewahudson2013@gmail.com\">ewahudson2013@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">A free legal self-help clinic,<\/strong> 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.\u2013noon and 970-564-5073 from 1\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m., 136 Grand Ave. Information: Commander Rick Rohsner, 970-560-3655; Auxiliary President Beverly Humiston-Scott, 970-759-1332. The VFW meets at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 7\u201310 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library\u2019s big screen. Snacks provided. Details and schedule: 970-533-7600.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the district\u2019s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Details: Gary Kennedy, 970-533-7325.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Community Dinners,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron,<\/strong> monthly meeting, at 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.\u2029<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Last Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meeting,<\/strong> 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"mailto:kgraf@mancoslibrary.org\">kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal storytime for ages birth through 6 years old.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Yoga Flow with Lily,<\/strong> 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Game Daze,<\/strong> 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8\u201312; opportunities to play computer games.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mancos Farmers Market,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m., downtown, at the Mancos Times\/Mancos Common Press building. Live music. Bring chairs. 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