Cortez<\/p>\n
November<\/p>\n
Contribute to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 9-10 a.m., 110 W. North St. (St. Barnabas Church). Bring turkeys, donations, or sign up to volunteer. On Thanksgiving Day, there will be two seatings, at 11:30 and 12:30. If homebound, call 565-7865 for a delivery.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Nov. 26<\/p>\n
For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser, 9 a.m. at the Parque de Vida Pavilion near the Cortez Recreation Center. One-mile fun run\/walk at 10 a.m.; $20 entry fee includes T-shirt. Details: 565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner, with seatings 11:30 and 12:30. Bring turkeys, donations, or sign up to volunteer at 110 W. North Street (St. Barnabas Church), 9-10 a.m. If homebound, call 565-7865 to arrange for a delivery.<\/p>\n
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27<\/p>\n
City refuse crews working, though City of Cortez offices are closed. Residents should have their trash out by 5 a.m. on their normal day to ensure pickup.<\/p>\n
Friday, Nov. 27<\/p>\n
DJ P.A. hosts a Black Friday party, at Blondies in Cortez, 9 p.m. Ages: 21-plus. Wear all black for drink specials and door prizes.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Nov. 28<\/p>\n
4th Annual Veterans Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m., Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Vendor space $20, tables furnished, deadline Nov. 23. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n
Live music with Kyle T. at Blondies, 9 p.m. Details: 565-4015.<\/p>\n
November<\/p>\n
Southwest Art League member Saralynn Risenhoover, featured artist at the Cortez Recreation Center.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, Dec. 1<\/p>\n
Gingerbread House fundraiser, by Middle School Positive Youth Advocates to benefit Grace\u2019s Kitchen. Go to St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. to make a house for auction on Dec. 2. Donations accepted for cost of building materials. Refreshments served. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, Dec. 2<\/p>\n
Gingerbread House reception and auction, held by Middle School Positive Youth Advocates, to benefit Grace\u2019s Kitchen, 6:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Houses can be delivered to the church by 3 p.m. Judging at 6:30 p.m. Prizes and auction at 7 p.m. with Ellis Yates. Refreshments served.<\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 4<\/p>\n
Ridgway Noel Night, 5-9 p.m., featuring a Light Parade, open to all. Businesses in Ridgway stay open and have holiday treats, drinks, and\/or discounts. To join the parade, meet at 4:45 p.m. on Railroad St. next to Town Hall. Details: Pam or Diedra at Town Hall, 626-5308.<\/p>\n
Southwest Agricultural Seminar \u2013 Exploring Innovation and Efficiencies, 1-5 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 W. Chestnut. Learn about farming in this arid climate. Soil health, dryland farming, irrigation practices, grazing management, and an update on our water supply. E-mail info@highdesertconservation.org<\/a>, call 970-565-9045 or visit our website highdesertcd.org.<\/p>\n The Southwest Singers\u2019 annual Christmas program \u201cSeven Centuries of Christmas,\u201d 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 515 North Park. Admission is free, refreshments follow.<\/p>\n Home & Range\u2019s Open Studio Holiday Shop, to benefit local agriculture. Join artists, farmers, Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project and Montezuma Land Conservancy for the reception, 4-8 p.m. on Dec. 4. Shopping and events 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m. on Dec. 6. Location: 2409 E. Empire. Details: 970-739-8997 or contact@homeandrange.com<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, Dec. 5<\/p>\n Kiwanis of Mesa Verde hosts a free pancake and sausage breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. at The Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Tell Santa your wishes, receive a gift and photo.<\/p>\n Catholic Daughter\u2019s Craft Fair for All Seasons, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave. Lunch served. Baked goods, craft items, wreaths, decorations, unique handmade items.<\/p>\n The Southwest Singers\u2019 annual Christmas program \u201cSeven Centuries of Christmas,\u201d 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 515 North Park. Admission is free, refreshments follow.<\/p>\n Southwest Agricultural Seminar \u2013 Exploring Innovation and Efficiencies, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 W. Chestnut. Learn about soil health, dryland farming, irrigation, grazing, and water supply. E-mail info@highdesertconservation.org<\/a>, call 970-565-9045 or visit highdesertcd.org.<\/p>\n The annual Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. on Main Street Cortez. The theme of the parade is \u201cA Christmas Nest,\u201d and grand marshal is 4 Corners Child Advocacy Center. Cash prizes for first, second and third-place winners in three categories. Entry form: C-21 West Slope Realty, 565-8408, or email terrymc@move2swcolo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Cortez Rotary Club \u201cAnnual Pictures with Santa\u201d fundraiser, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the San Juan Coffeehouse on Main Street. Pictures in a holiday folder are $5 each, with proceeds going to the Imagination Library program in Montezuma County. Application form will be available, for local children ages 0-5.<\/p>\n Festival on the Plaza, 4:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Christmas concert with Wanda Martin and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. After the Parade of Lights, a Christmas tree auction, crafts, M-CHS chamber choir, and caroling.<\/p>\n Sunday, Dec. 6<\/p>\n The Cortez Elks Lodge hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. till Santa leaves. Booth\/table space is available for $30. All proceeds go to scholarships, food baskets and the Angel Tree. Necessary details: Sally Gleason, 970-739-0616.<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Chorus presents \u201cSnowflakes and Other Wintry Things,\u201d its free holiday concert, 3:30 p.m., at the Mancos Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand, Mancos.<\/p>\n Catholic Daughter\u2019s Craft Fair for All Seasons, 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, 28 E. Montezuma Ave. Lunch served. Baked goods, craft items, wreaths, decorations, unique handmade items.<\/p>\n The 4th Annual Messiah Sing-in, 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cortez, 515 North Park, Cortez. Participants please arrive at 5:30. Limited music will be available for check-out. Details: Patricia Faulkner, 564-9458.<\/p>\n Monday, Dec. 7<\/p>\n The Montelores Early Childhood Council\u2019s monthly luncheon meeting, at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Building, 925 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 luncheon, 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. at the county annex to honor Vietnam veterans. Details: 970-739-6270.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 9<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Chorus joins the Montezuma-Cortez High School Choir, 7 p.m. in the M-CHS auditorium, in a combined holiday concert by SouthWest Colorado Concerts. Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Details: Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson at 565-4757.<\/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 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 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 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 CenterAnnex, 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 sobreity 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 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 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. 5<\/p>\n The Dolores Community Center Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.\u20134 p.m., 400 Riverside Ave. Vending costs $25; table and chairs are provided. Arts and crafts, ornaments, baked goods, gift items, door prizes and much more from regional vendors. Benefits the Community Center.<\/p>\n The Dolores River Brewery Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 100 S. Fourth Street. Pottery, chocolates, jewelry, fiber arts, soaps and more for sale. Music by The Last Nickel. Refreshments. Details: Michele Martz, 562-4494.<\/p>\n Monday, Dec. 7<\/p>\n The Montezuma hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the County Annex, to honor to our local Vietnam veterans. Lunch provided.<\/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