Friday, Jan. 30<\/p>\n
Soups of the World to benefit the Bridge Emergency Shelter, 5-7 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex on North Chestnut. Soups, salad, bread and live dessert auction, silent auction of interesting items. Tickets $10 for adults, 12 and under eat free.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Jan. 31<\/p>\n
The Dolores Groundhog Supper comes back. A pulled-pork dinner with all the fixin\u2019s, 4-6:30 p.m. in honor of the groundhog\u2019s prediction at the United Methodist Church at 105 N. 8th Street in Dolores. Enjoy a meal in a building that was ordered from a Sears Catalog. Cost: $9 per person ($5 for kids under 12). Info: 970-560-1390.<\/p>\n
Mancos Valley Distillery presents Sol\u2019 Emporium. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 6:30 p.m. Cover charge: $3.<\/p>\n
The Permaculture Provision Project hosts dinner and screening of \u201cGreening The Desert\u201d at 6 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, Main Street, Cortez. The short film examines effect Permaculture can have on the planet. Suggested $5 donation. Info: Permaculture Provision Project on Facebook.<\/p>\n
Through January<\/p>\n
Children\u2019s Kiva Montessori School, a free Colorado Public Charter School under the Montezuma Cortez RE-1 School District, will begin enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year soon. Visit www.kivacharter.org for information and dates.<\/p>\n
\u201cMidwinter Fun\u201d is the January theme of Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 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. Info: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 1<\/p>\n
Super Bowl XLIX 9th annual party and potluck at the Columbine, 123 Grand Ave., Mancos. Door prizes galore and bring a dish to share for our 20-foot-long food table. Wear your favorite team colors. Party starts at 4 p.m., kickoff about 4:30.<\/p>\n
Monday, Feb. 2<\/p>\n
The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its next 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, especially parents. Lunch will be provided so RSVP to Vangi McCoy at 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Feb. 5<\/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. All season ticket holders are welcome.<\/p>\n
Annual Mancos Citizen of the Year Award and Social at 6 p.m. in the Mancos Valley Visitor Center, 101 E. Bauer. This year\u2019s recipient has been selected by members of the Lion\u2019s Club to receive the honor for outstanding citizen of Mancos. Information: 533-7434.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Feb. 12<\/p>\n
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2 \u2013 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. By computer link, attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process for civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
Montezuma County Democratic Party Reorganization meeting at 6 p.m., SpruceTree Espresso House, 318 E. Main. Held every two years to elect Executive Committee officers who serve two years \u2013 chairperson, vice chair, treasurer and secretary. Offices are open to any registered Democrat in Montezuma County.<\/p>\n