{"id":102418,"date":"2017-12-17T19:52:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T02:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-27\/"},"modified":"2017-12-17T19:52:40","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T02:52:40","slug":"community-calendar-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-27\/","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=74cca581-66b7-4ec5-a858-ae0f2dab29c1&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=74cca581-66b7-4ec5-a858-ae0f2dab29c1&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=74cca581-66b7-4ec5-a858-ae0f2dab29c1&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=74cca581-66b7-4ec5-a858-ae0f2dab29c1&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=\"Eleventh-grader Skylar Wilkerson tells stories of his adventures in mountain-biking during a Gallery Day in September. Southwest Open Schools will host a Gallery Night on Dec. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Eleventh-grader Skylar Wilkerson tells stories of his adventures in mountain-biking during a Gallery Day in September. Southwest Open Schools will host a Gallery Night on Dec. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.<\/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\">Tuesday, Dec. 19<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Open School Gallery Night,<\/strong> for student presentations and exhibitions, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 401 N. Dolores Road Details: 970-565-1150.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Dec. 20<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Advent services,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. A soup supper starts at 6 p.m. A Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">A historical presentation,<\/strong> \u201cScots, Cuna and Spaniards in Panama: The Company of Scotland\u2019s Failed Colony (1698-1700),\u201d is at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Julie Orr discusses her upcoming book about the consequences of Scotland\u2019s attempt to establish an entrep\u00f4t at the Isthmus of Panama at the end of the 17th century. Details: 970-565-1151.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Dec. 21<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s monthly board meeting,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. A brief business discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs and plans for the New Year. That will be followed by a casual holiday party and socializing. All are welcome! Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Longest Night\/Blue Christmas Service,<\/strong> 5-5:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, Corner of North and Elm. Candlelit gathering for residents \u2013 lament, remembrance, be open to the healing power of love. Happiness not required. Details: 970-565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cRemember When\u201d holiday walk,<\/strong> 5-7:30 p.m. at XTROV Realty, 444 East Montezuma Ave. Free and family-friendly. See holiday displays from historic Wilber Floral, of Queenie Barz\u2019s Christmas Village, and other collections. Have your photo taken with Santa Claus. Come remember Christmas Past. Christmas attire welcome.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Dec. 22<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">DJ P.A.\u2019s eighth annual Naughty or Nice costume party,<\/strong> Night 1 at 9 p.m., at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Dec. 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">DJ P.A.\u2019s eighth annual Naughty or Nice costume party,<\/strong> Night 2 at 9 p.m., at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Sunday, Dec. 24<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Recapture the Spirit of Christmas,<\/strong> 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., 11502 Colorado Highway 145. Theme: \u201cThe Spirit of Grace.\u201d Details: www.lbccortez.org or 970-565-9302.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Dec. 30<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count,<\/strong> 7:30 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Details: 970-565-1151.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Jan. 8<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Public Library hosts Beau L\u2019Amour,<\/strong> son of Louis L\u2019Amour, at 6 p.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St., for a discussion of \u201cLouis L\u2019Amour\u2019s Lost Treasures: Volume 1,\u201d including unfinished manuscripts, stories and lost notes. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Jan. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Amazing Authors Tour with Michele Morris,<\/strong> food author, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cThe Evolutionary Value of Novelty,<\/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., St. Barnabas Church \u2013 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Jan. 19<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Literary Friday. Cortez Public Library,<\/strong> with Elissa Dickson, Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, at 10 a.m. at the library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/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: <a href=\"bit.ly\/2AOQWos\">bit.ly\/2AOQWos<\/a>. Booth price and availability: <a href=\"bit.ly\/2jA2kBa\">bit.ly\/2jA2kBa<\/a>. 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 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 and Fourth Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">United Search and Rescue of Montezuma County meets,<\/strong> 6 p.m. for training and business at the Sheriff\u2019s Office. Come by to check out volunteering for mission response, administration, and training opportunities. Details: Troy at 970-739-9006.<\/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\">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, healthcare 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\">4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 970-565-2197.<\/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<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 Tuesday<\/div>\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 970-565-7024.<\/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 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. Giving on Dec. 21, Winter Wonderland on Dec. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\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. 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.<\/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\">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 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><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Dec. 19<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Classic Movie Matinee,<\/strong> noon, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Popcorn and a Christmas classic on the big screen in the meeting room. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Dec. 21<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Database Thursday \u2013 Cloud Library,<\/strong> 2-3 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn to access thousands of eBook and audiobook titles anytime, anywhere via the Cloud Library, a free service for Dolores Public Library cardholders. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wine Glass Painting with Darcy,<\/strong> 3-5:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Need a holiday gift? Get paint wine glasses. Materials provided. Free. Register by Dec. 19 at the front desk or by calling 882-4127.<\/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\">Saturday, Dec. 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Follow the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter for the birth of Jesus,<\/strong> 4 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church. Special guest is Jeanette Vizguerra, founder of Migrant Women by Justice Exercise Resources and Resistance and Metro Denver Sanctuary Coalition. Celebrate the 200th day (Dec. 19) of Rosa Sabido\u2019s stay in sanctuary with biscochitos and Mexican hot chocolate. Potluck is at 6 p.m.<\/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.\u2029Last Thursday<\/p>\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. 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