Thursday, June 25<\/p>\n
Old West Heritage Show, Donny Johnson, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n
Learn about Southwest Colorado Community College\u2019s Medical Assistant program at 11 a.m. at the West Campus, 33057 U.S. 160, between Mancos and Cortez. This session explains how you can become a Medical Assistant in three semesters. Details: 970-564-6212, 970-564-6200 or EnrollSouthwest.org.<\/p>\n
Friday, June 26<\/p>\n
Micah Wyatt performs as The Barefoot Band at Mancos Valley Distillery as part of the distillery\u2019s weekend of music. Doors open 5 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. There will be a $3 cover. \u201cTastes Like Friday\u201d cocktail specials will be served.<\/p>\n
Native American Dancers, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n
Secondhand Strings performs at Mancos Valley Distillery as part of the distillery\u2019s weekend of music. Doors open 5 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. There will be a $3 cover. This will be the Strings\u2019 second appearance at the Distillery. \u201cTastes Like Friday\u201d cocktail specials will be served.<\/p>\n
The Black Lillies, touring behind their current album \u201cRunaway Freeway Blues,\u201d perform at 7 p.m. at the Dolores River Brewery. Tickets: $15. Info: www.doloresriverbrewery.com.<\/p>\n
Independence Run, a 5k for Fireworks, at 8 a.m., Mancos Community Center. Race-day registration 6:30-7:30 a.m. Cost: $10 for early registration; $15 on race day. Prizes for top 3 finishers and place and winner of the patriotic outfit contest. Benefits Mancos Community Fireworks Fund. Bracelets or headbands for the first 96 entrants. Details: Kaylee Rose at (970)-799-3036 or kayleeroser@gmail.com<\/a>. Pick up registration forms at Mancos Valley Bank or email Kaylee.<\/p>\n Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n The Pony Expresso and the Dolores Public Library invite the public to a demonstration by Mitchell Silas, a Navajo ceremonial sandpainter. Silas will be at the library on June 28, at 2 p.m. to explain the process of his artwork.<\/p>\n Monday, June 29<\/p>\n Native American Dancers, 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n Tuesday, June 30<\/p>\n Old West Heritage Show, Wanda Martin, , 7 p.m., at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n Hope, a small group from Collinsworth School of Music at California Baptist University, presents a concert at First Baptist Church, 100 N. Market St., Cortez, at 7 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.<\/p>\n Through June<\/p>\n \u201cSuperheroes All Around\u201d is the June theme of the Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez, every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Storytime also is at the Cortez Farmers Market on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. The schedule: \u201cTall Tales,\u201d Thursday, June 4 and Saturday, June 6; \u201cAnimal Heroes,\u201d Thursday, June 11 and Saturday, June 13; \u201cDad\u2019s My Hero,\u201d Thursday, June 18 and Saturday, June 20; \u201cKid Heroes,\u201d Thursday, June 25 and Saturday, June 27. Info: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n Southwest Art league member Joe Slaughenhoupt is a featured artist exhibiting at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n Southwest Art League member LaDean Chadwick is a featured artist at the Cortez Library.<\/p>\n The artists of the Southwest Art League exhibit at the Cortez Recreation Center.<\/p>\n Mancos Gallery Nights, every Friday until 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a meal, stroll Grand Avenue, visit the galleries. Raven House Gallery, Oilo, Artisans of Mancos, Millwood Junction Restauranrt, Goodnight Trail Gallery, Mancos Pizza Company and Chavolo\u2019s Mexican Restaurant.<\/p>\n July<\/p>\n Artists of the Southwest Art League exhibit at the Cortez Cultural Center. Reception to be announced.<\/p>\n Southwest Art league member Judi McDonald is a featured artist at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n Become a volleyball official and make some extra money while supporting student athletes. Experience not necessary; knowledge of the game is very helpful. Call Kami Oliver, (970) 562-4506.<\/p>\n Wednesday, July 1<\/p>\n Robin Hood takes the stage in Hampstead Stage\u2019s adaptation of the classic English folktale, at 2 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n Saturday, July 4<\/p>\n For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society seeks help for their Pennies For Pets fundraiser, Saturday morning at the Cortez Farmers Market in the Montezuma County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. Main St. Donate to For Pets\u2019 Sake at the Market\u2019s Community Booth to help cats and dogs of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Info: (970) 565-PETS-7387.<\/p>\n Free Small Claims Clinic at 3:30 p.m. at the Justice Building, 601 N. Mildred Road in Cortez. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m. to noon and 970-564-5073 from 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n The sixth annual Cortez Burst Triathlon at City Park has events for all ages and abilities. Benefits Friends of Recreation for a Healthy Community, which provides scholarships to the Cortez Rec Center. Details: Sensa Wolcott at (970) 903-9882, corteztri@gmail.com<\/a> or www.corteztri.com.<\/p>\n Tuesday, July 7<\/p>\n The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents James Davenport at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez, to discuss \u201c\u2018Literal Providers of Food and Drink\u2019: The Inka Empire, Feasts, and Ritual Control.\u201d Davenport will explore the extent of this ritual control through analysis of ceramics recovered from Pachacamac, a ritual center conquered by the Inka on the Peruvian coast. Details: Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n Wednesday, July 8<\/p>\n Free wildflower walk \u201cWildflowers of Hermosa Fens & Wetlands,\u201d west side of Bolam Pass. Details and reservations: Bob Powell at 970-385-8949 or Al Schneider at 970-882-4647. Sponsored by he San Juan\/Four Corners Native Plant Society: http:\/\/www.swcoloradowildflowers.com<\/p>\n Saturday, July 11<\/p>\n Comedian Josh Blue returns to Parque de Vida. Gates open at 5 p.m. The Carl Johnson Trio will perform, followed by comedienne Stephanie McHugh. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Colorado and Community Connections. Tickets at Rocky Mountain One Stop or by calling (970) 565-9249. $20 in advance, $25 on that Saturday. Rain backup will be inside the Rec Center.<\/p>\n Painted Turtle Studio hosts an estate sale and fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Mancos location on 200 W. Grand Call for more details, 970-533-7136 or to find out about our summer classes and Kids Art Camp Scholarships.<\/p>\n THURSDAY, JULY 16<\/p>\n For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society holds its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, upcoming Summer Wine Fest and other fundraising efforts. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 23<\/p>\n \u201cNAGPRA+25: Where Do We Stand? Where Are We Going?\u201d by Kathleen Fine-Dare at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main, Cortez. Part of the Four Corners Lecture Series and sponsored by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and the Mesa Verde Foundation.<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 3<\/p>\n Free Alive @ 25 class on Aug. 3 at Mancos High School for students who will be 15\u00c2\u00bd years old by Aug. 3. Once registration opens, register your student online at: https:\/\/aliveat25.us\/co\/course-info?course_id=9293.<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 8<\/p>\n 39th Annual Escalante Days at Flanders Park in Dolores. Details: www.doloreschamber.com.<\/p>\n The 17th annual Escalante Days Mountain Bike Race in Dolores. Register at Active.com, or visit the Dolores Rotary page at www.clubrunner.ca\/dolores.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Aug. 15<\/p>\n First annual Mancos Brew Fest, noon to 8 p.m., Cottonwood Park.<\/p>\n November<\/p>\n Southwest Art League member Saralynn Risenhoover is a featured artist at the Cortez Recreation Center and lynn Risenhoover is a featured artist at the Cortez Library.<\/p>\n Saturdays<\/p>\n The Cortez Farmers Market runs 7:30 a.m. until sellout through October in the County Courthouse parking lot at the of Main and Elm streets. Fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food and beverages, plants, crafts, story time and live music \u2013 all produced in Montezuma and Dolores counties.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. On June 2, the annual Pot Luck Luncheon and \u201cCrazy Hexies,\u201d a workshop for charity quilts (bring all your sewing stuff). Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain 970-560-4426.<\/p>\n The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet at the 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 First Thursday<\/p>\n