Friday, Dec. 19<\/p>\n
Interested in becoming a Colorado Master Gardener? Today is the deadline to enter the 11-week program. This year\u2019s program begins in Cortez on Jan. 29 and continues every Thursday, from 8:30 A.M. to 4 p.m. to April 9. For an application or for information, call the CSU Extension Office at (970) 565-3123.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Dec. 20<\/p>\n
The Southwest Colorado Green Party\u2019s Winter Solstice celebration at Mr. Happy\u2019s at 6 p.m. 125 E. Main St., Cortez, Co. Music by Donny Johnson. All are welcome.<\/p>\n
Christmas dance with the Tim Sullivan Band at the American Legion in Cortez , 7 p.m., open to the public.<\/p>\n
The Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., holds a free drawing for 12 items donated by Adeline Dodson at noon at the library. You don\u2019t need to be present to win. There is 1 ticket per item \u2013 12 total. Info: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
The For Pets Sake Humane Society will have its Holiday Bake Sale at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Market\u2019s North entrance. Baked goods can be dropped off that morning at 9:30 or Dec. 19 at Let Grow Nursery 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Janet at 394-4164.<\/p>\n
Santa Claus is coming to town, noon to 1 p.m., corner of Main and Market. Helping out Santa are the American Legion Post 75, the Cortez Fire Department and the Men Motorcycle Club.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, Dec. 24<\/p>\n
Christmas stories and carols at St. Paul\u2019s Christmas Eve Services, 6 p.m., Bauer Avenue and Oak Street in Mancos. Includes Children\u2019s Procession of the Nativity. Special music by Carolyn Smith and Patsy Smith. All are welcome. Call 970-533-7210.<\/p>\n
Candlelight Christmas Eve service at St. Barnabas Church begins at 6:30 p.m. with carols, bell choir, and special music. Worship with Holy Communion begins at 7 p.m. All are invited. Corner of North and Elm. Info: 565-7865.<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Mountain View Baptist Church at 6 p.m., at Colorado 184 and County Road 30.5 in Dolores. Info: 882-7521 or Pastor Scott Hartle at (970) 739-4496.<\/p>\n
Friday, Dec. 26<\/p>\n
DJ P.A.\u2019s annual Naughty or Nice costume party at Blondies, 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Meet at Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. at 8:30 a.m. The count is held rain or shine. Contact Carolyn Gunn for more information: 970-882-7742 or carolyn.gunn@state.co.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Dec. 31<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve Party featuring live music by Vanishing Breed; 9:00 pm at The Columbine, 123 Grand Ave. in Mancos. Five dollar cover includes munchies, complimentary champagne & party favors. For more info call 533-7397.<\/p>\n New Year\u2019s Eve party with JR Stafford at Blondies, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Through December<\/p>\n M-CHS Coat Drive for the Renew Shelter through Dec. 12. Drop off coats and warm winter clothing at the M-CHS Library, sponsored by the National Honor Society.<\/p>\n Lucy Hadley is the artist for December for the Southwest Artists League and is displaying her watercolors at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Info: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n Thursday, Jan. 8<\/p>\n Alphabet Soup Family Support Group for people who are interested in establishing a support system for families of local children with special needs, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pi\u00c3\u00b1on Project Annex Conference Room, corner of N. Chestnut and Arbecam in Cortez. Info.: 564-1195 ext. 229.<\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 17<\/p>\n Square Dance Lessons at Kemper Elementary: A meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. Lessons begin Jan. 19, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Info: Judy Morris 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson 749-9682.<\/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 detailed information and important dates.<\/p>\n MOndays and Fridays<\/p>\n Open riding hours at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds indoor arena have been extended until 9 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, from Oct. 20 to the end of the year. User must have a Horseman card with the fairgrounds and are encouraged to call 565-1000 before arriving to confirm open riding hours.<\/p>\n Cortez Public Library is offering one-on-one computer and tech tutoring. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, 202 N. Park in Cortez, to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n First Monday<\/p>\n Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meets at noon at 2409 E. Empire, Cortez. Call Matthew, 570-8001.<\/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, Dolores. The Jan. 6 meeting includes a \u201cShow and Tell\u201d of UFOs ( Unfinished Objects). On Thursday, Jan. 8, Virginia gives a class on the color wheel. Guests and visitors always 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