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Cortez<\/p>\n
Thursday, Dec. 10<\/p>\n
Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library. The first book is Wendell Berry\u2019s \u201cThe Gift of Good Land.\u201d Are there books you\u2019ve loved and want to share? Questions? Call Marianne at 565-1664.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe\u201d conversation, 6:30 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church. Discussion of the movie \u201cThe Mission.\u201d Questions required. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 11<\/p>\n
Enrollment deadline for the Colorado Master Gardener Program, an 11-week, CSU Extension course that focuses on non-commercial, home gardener. Classes are six hours every Thursday (9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) from Jan. 28 through to April 7, 2016. Details: 970-565-3123.<\/p>\n
Live party rock and funky blues with State 38, 8 p.m. at Blondies, 45 E. Main St., Cortez. No cover.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Dec. 12<\/p>\n
The Animas Museum\u2019s Victorian Christmas Tea, 1 p.m. Tickets are limited and $15 for members, $20 for non members. To purchase tickets call the Museum at 970-259-2402. The Museum is located at 3065 W. 2nd Avenue.<\/p>\n
The League of Women Voters meet, 10:15 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library for a showing of the two-hour film \u201cIron Jawed Angels,\u201d an award-winning depiction of young activists who put their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote in the 20th century. Bring a snack item to share. Young women are encouraged to learn how they gained the right to vote.<\/p>\n
\u201cRock Slide\u201d & the Cortez Elks Lodge annual Christmas Celebration, open to singles, couples and company groups. RSVP by Dec. 7 for dinner, choice of 3 entrees, $35 for dinner and dance,or $12 for the dance. Happy hour at 6:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Prize: autographed guitar. Details: (970) 565-3557<\/p>\n
Thursday, Dec. 17<\/p>\n
For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s festive 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, Holiday Bake Sale and other fundraising efforts. All are welcome. Details: (970) 565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n
The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s blood and food drive, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., in the back parking lot. Give blood through United Blood Services, and donate non-perishable food items. Food donations go to the Good Samaritan Center, and all donations stay in your local community.<\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 18<\/p>\n
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Rob Webster, 8 p.m. at Blondies, 45 E. Main St. in Cortez. Prizes for ugliest sweaters. No cover. Details: www.robwebstermusic.com or 565-4015.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Dec. 19<\/p>\n
\u201cJust in the Nick O\u2019 Time Christmas Boutique\u201d, fundraiser for the Southwest Center for Independence, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center\/Annex, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. Six-foot table rental for general artists, $25; for consumer artists, $15. Details: ilcortez@swilc.org<\/a> or 970-570-8001. Website, swilc.org.<\/p>\n Healing spirits hosts annual sobriety New Year\u2019s pow wow, Sun Ute Gym, Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Ignacio. Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with social dances all day long. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Art\/crafts and community booths available. Details: healingspiritsinrecovery@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holiday Bake Sale to benefit For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Market North entrance. Drop off baked goods Saturday starting at 9:30 or Friday, Dec. 18 at Netforce PC, 1630 E. Main St. from 10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.. Details: Catherine, 739-9854.<\/p>\n DJ P.A.\u2019s annual Naughty or Nice party, 9 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Dress naughty or nice for specials and door prizes. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\n Sunday, Dec. 20<\/p>\n The Christmas play, \u201cWhat if Jesus was born in 2015?\u201d Live on Bethlehem JC-TV, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church. 500 N. Washington. Free lunch and white elephant gift exchange to follow. Details: 970-565-3709.<\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 24<\/p>\n Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick, Jr. at 7 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.<\/p>\n Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church with special music and bell choir. All are welcome.<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 25<\/p>\n Christmas Day services at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick Jr., at 9 a.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.<\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 31<\/p>\n Blondie\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Eve Masquerade Ball, 9 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Music by DJ P.A.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 13<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Pam Houston, author of \u201cCowboys Are My Weakness,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Through Jan. 29<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through January. Dates: Currently through Jan. 29, 2016. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org<\/a>. Also visit kivacharter.org<\/p>\n Monday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.<\/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.\u201d<\/p>\n Wednesday, March 9<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Steph Davis, author of \u201cHigh Infatuation,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Wednesday, April 6<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Luci Tapahonso, author of \u201cSaanii Dahataal,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 18<\/p>\n Amazing Authors Tour with Kevin Fedarko, published in \u201cThe Best American Travel Writing,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n Monday-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 First Monday<\/p>\n Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets, 6:30 p.m. the first Monday every month at the Cortez Elks Lodge. More info: 565-2197.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n Second Tuesday<\/p>\n The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n First Wednesday<\/p>\n Diabetes support group meets, 3:30\u20135 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.<\/p>\n First Thursday<\/p>\n Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 570-9372.<\/p>\n Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.<\/p>\n First Friday<\/p>\n Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n Second Tuesday<\/p>\n The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors, meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. History buffs welcome.<\/p>\n The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.<\/p>\n Second Wednesday<\/p>\n Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.<\/p>\n Second Thursday<\/p>\n The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.<\/p>\n Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.<\/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 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 Tuesday<\/p>\n Free medical care, 1-1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule, or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.<\/p>\n Montezuma County Health Department offers flu shots, 9 a.m. to noon through November at walk-in clinics. Open to adults and children. Details: 565-3056.<\/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, a Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.<\/p>\n Every Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cNovember is more than just Thanksgiving,\u201d is the November theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30 a.m. the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Schedule: Friendly Monsters Revisited, Nov. 5; Elephants, Nov. 12; International Games Day, Nov. 19; closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/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. December schedule: Whales, Dec. 3; Tick Tock Day, Dec. 10, Candy Cane Day, Dec. 17. 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 Dolores<\/p>\n Saturday, Dec. 19<\/p>\n Running Out of Road plays its high-energy contemporary bluegrass, at 8:30 p.m. at the Dolores Brewery. Admission is $10.<\/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 Tuesday, Feb. 23<\/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 Disabled American Veterans. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 9<\/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 Greater Action. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Sine Skags at 719-850-0923.<\/p>\n Third Thursday<\/p>\n Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n The Dolores Public Library, answers technology\/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30\u20138:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n Every Wednesday<\/p>\n Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n Mancos<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 11<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Chorus\u2019 \u201cSnowflakes and Other Wintry Things,\u201d its free holiday concert, 7 p.m. at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand.<\/p>\n Community Holiday Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Town staff and elected officials prepare and serve a free holiday dinner.<\/p>\n Saturday, Dec. 12<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Chorus\u2019 \u201cSnowflakes and Other Wintry Things,\u201d its free holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand.<\/p>\n Christmas Social sponsored by the Mancos Valley Historical Society, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at historic Wrightsman House.<\/p>\n