Cortez<\/p>\n
Saturday, Jan. 16<\/p>\n
Christian Women\u2019s Celebrations hosts an encouragement party, noon at the Elks lodge. Includes room fee, program, meal, drink, dessert and tip. Presented by Terry McCloskey, quilter and speaker from Farmington. Music by Cindy Bennetts. RSVP at cwcfunevents@gmail.com<\/a> or 970-560-1824. Complimentary tickets to first-timers.<\/p>\n A fundraiser for the Burch family, 5 p.m. at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Steve Burch is recovering from a stroke. There will be a Navajo taco dinner, dessert auction, and silent auction.<\/p>\n Monday, Jan. 18<\/p>\n Square Dance Lessons at Kemper Elementary, 7:15\u20138:45 pm. Meet-and-greet at Kemper on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Details: Judy Morris at 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson at 749-9682.<\/p>\n Dolores River Anglers\u2019 Chapter to Trout Unlimited\u2019s monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Brewery. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. It will be a \u201cGear Review Show and Tell,\u201d with Cole Glenn, of the San Juan Angler. Bring your fly box to get tips.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 20<\/p>\n The Southwest Singers\u2019 auditions for the spring season, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Methodist Church in Cortez, 515 N. Park. Please bring a piece that demonstrates both range and musicianship. Questions: 562-4476.<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 21<\/p>\n For Pets\u2019 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\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year\u2019s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n There will be a free Tenant\u2019s Rights Clinic, noon-1 p.m. at the District Courthouse, 109 W. Main St. in Cortez. Details: 970-564-5029 from 10 a.m.\u2013noon or 970-564-5073 from 1 p.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n SouthWest Colorado Concerts holds its annual Board of Directors meeting, at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park, Cortez. We will review activities of the last year, prepare for the Feb. 9 John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band concert and address current business items. All season ticket holders are welcome.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 22<\/p>\n Live music with State 38 at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, starting at 8 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome. State 39 plays a variety of party rock and funky blues.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 23<\/p>\n Week 1 of Cortez Idol at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Cortez Idol is a singing competition. Details: 970-565-4015 or look up Cortez Idol on Facebook.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 29<\/p>\n Live music with Rob Webster at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 8 p.m. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 30<\/p>\n Week 2 of Cortez Idol singing competition at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 7 p.m. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Through Jan. 29<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through Jan. 29. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org<\/a>. Visit kivacharter.org for more.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 6<\/p>\n Week 3 of Cortez Idol singing competition, 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez. Details: 970-565-4015.<\/p>\n Monday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 9<\/p>\n SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. Montezuma-Cortez High School. The band plans a student mini-concert\/masters class at M-CHS from 3:20-4:20 p.m.<\/p>\n \u201cSouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, 7 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Season tickets on sale at 6 p.m. and single tickets at 6:40 p.m.. For further information contact Joyce Stevenson 565-4757 or Lindsay Havran 565-7676.\u201d<\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 10<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with John Christian Hopkins and David Feela, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library. Hopkins is author of \u201cTwilight of the Gods,\u201d and Feela is author of \u201cHow Delicate These Arches.\u201dMonday-Friday<\/p>\n Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.<\/p>\n Mondays And Fridays<\/p>\n Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.<\/p>\n Third Tuesday<\/p>\n The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, For Families following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.<\/p>\n Third Wednesday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Caregiver\/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez.<\/p>\n Third Saturday<\/p>\n Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle\u2019s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n Third Sunday<\/p>\n The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR\/AED, CPR\/AED and First-aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 565-3157.<\/p>\n Fourth Tuesday<\/p>\n 4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.<\/p>\n Fourth Sunday<\/p>\n KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.<\/p>\n Last Wednesday<\/p>\n Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.<\/p>\n Every Sunday<\/p>\n The Unitarian Universalists meet, 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center. The topic for Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 will be Eckhart Tolle\u2019s \u201cThe Power of Now.\u201d Details: 970-677-4189.<\/p>\n Every Monday<\/p>\n The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.<\/p>\n Every Wednesday<\/p>\n Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n St. Paul\u2019s Joyful Noise Children\u2019s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.<\/p>\n Every Thursday<\/p>\n Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Jaunary schedule: National Games Day, Jan. 7; Sharks, Jan. 14; Joe Hayes, Jan. 21; Charlie Brown, Jan. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.<\/p>\n Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, with progressive pot, split pot and regular pot winners. Doors open 5:30 with food and beverages; first game at 7 p.m. Big-screen giveaway Dec. 17, with a free ticket given each week to all paying bingo players over the age of 18<\/p>\n Every Friday<\/p>\n TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.<\/p>\n \u201cBereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.<\/p>\n Every Saturday<\/p>\n Restoration Bible Study Series, about the Hebrew roots and insights into the Gospel, at 10 a.m., ECBY, Tree of Life In\u2019Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145, Cortez. Praise and worship, lecture, and workbook discussion. Cost: $32, including book and workbook. Details: 970-562-6311 and www.byeshua.org.<\/p>\n Free silent nondenominational silent meditation, 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway No. 211. Call (970) 560-2822 (Pixy).<\/p>\n Dolores<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 15<\/p>\n Dolores River Boating Advocates\u2019s Permit Party and Film Premiere, 6-10 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. See the film about the Dolores River \u201cThe River of Sorrow,\u201d with music by Last Nickel and a silent auction for a trip on the Yampa River. River permit info and applications, food and beverages available. Details: Lee-Ann at 970-560-5486 or info@doloresriverboating.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Jan. 26<\/p>\n The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Secondary PTO. Details: Chris Trusler at 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 5<\/p>\n Ride the Durango and Silverton train, on 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and support the Galloping Goose Historical Society. A $125 ticket includes five-hour train ride, food and drinks. Details: 970-882-7082 or email gghs5@centurytel.net<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Third Thursday<\/p>\n