Thursday, Sept. 18<\/p>\n
The Mancos Tree Board conducts a workshop on pruning street trees, concentrating on the area of Montezuma Avenue to First Street and Main to Aztec streets. Meet at Main and First at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
United Blood Services Mobile Blood Drive, 3-6 p.m. at the Pleasant View Fire Department, 15529 Road CC, Pleasant View.<\/p>\n
Alive at 25 class held by the Colorado State Patrol at 4 p.m. at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. This 4\u00c2\u00bd-hour class is designed to give 15- to 24-year-olds the tools they need to stay out of crashes. Info: coloradosafedriver.com<\/p>\n
Friday, Sept. 19<\/p>\n
Mancos Valley Distillery presents blues and rock \u2018n\u2019 roll by Dave Duncan. Doors open at 5 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. Cover charge: $5. Info: www.daveduncanmusic.com.<\/p>\n
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20<\/p>\n
For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s fall yard sale on Sept. 19-20 and 26-27 at 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cortez Industrial Park near the entrance on Road L. Look for the signs. Donations accepted at the building Sept. 18, 2-7 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 25, 3-6 p.m. Call 565-PETS\/7387.(No computers or other electronics, no tires or TVs.)<\/p>\n
Southwest Christian Writers Association 35th Annual Conference, Friday 2-8:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Vectra Bank, Community Room, 1201 Escalante Drive., Durango. Keynote Speaker: Beth K. Vogt. $100 for both days; Saturday-only rate available. Registration at the door. Info: www.southwestchristianwriters.org, lindafarmerharris@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-21<\/p>\n The town of Mancos will accept scrap metal, old furniture, and old household items excluding electronics at the public workshop, 300 S. Monte. Friday, the workshop will be open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, it will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Standard-size tires will be accepted for a $3 fee.<\/p>\n SATURDAY, SEPT. 20<\/p>\n Meet with birders at the Cortez Cultural Center at 7:30 a.m. for a trip toward La Plata River and Blue Lake Ranch. Bring lunch and water. Cost is $3 for members of the Cortez Cultural Center and $5 for nonmembers. Mark your calendars for the third Saturday each month for additional outings. Info: Donna Steward 970-565-1151 ext. 10.<\/p>\n Colorado State University Extension Apple U-Pick harvest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the CSU Southwestern Colorado Research Station. The station is about 18 miles north of Cortez. Take U.S. 491 to Road Z and turn left or west \u2013 it\u2019s the first place on the left after crossing Road 17. Info: 970-562-4255.<\/p>\n Tim Sullivan Band plays at a dance at the American Legion, 320 N. Harrison St., in Cortez at 7 p.m. Info: 565-8151.<\/p>\n Local cowboy poet and singer Slim McWilliams will be perform at the Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St., Cortez. A dinner of pulled pork will be served at 5:30. Donations of salad or dessert would be appreciated. Slim will begin his program at 6:30.<\/p>\n Square dance lessons at Kemper Elementary: A meet-and-greet at Kemper on Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m.; lessons beginning Sept. 22, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Info: Judy Morris 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson 749-9682.<\/p>\n Mesa Verde National Park will host a pottery making demonstration by Santa Clara Pueblo born Starr Tafoya at 10 a.m. at the park\u2019s Visitor Center as part of the annual Four Corners Lecture Series. All programs are free. Info: www.mesaverde.org\/four-corners-lecture-series.<\/p>\n Tuesday, SEPT. 23<\/p>\n The Red Arrow Mill cleanup will be discussed at a public meeting 6-8 p.m. at Mancos Town Hall. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will share its findings; other government agencies will be present too.<\/p>\n Calling all volunteers for the Mancos Balloon Festival to attend the Volunteer Potluck on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Bauer House. Bring a favorite dish and meet the pilots. Info: Dee Lynn Ford, 970-560-0259<\/p>\n Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29<\/p>\n Mancos Valley\/Mesa Verde Country Balloon Festival. Art Festival and Street Fair to coincide with balloon festival on Sept. 27 in Mancos from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, art, music, dancing, entertainment and kid activities. Info: 533-7434.<\/p>\n Saturday, Sept. 27<\/p>\n The Dolores Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival at Flander\u2019s Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No charge for setup, but vendors must call 882-7717 or 882-4018 to register. Music, activities, local produce, baked goods, crafts, jams and jellies.<\/p>\n Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving class hosted by the Colorado State Patrol at 8:30 a.m. in the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez, taught by certified instructors and designed for drivers of all ages. Info: coloradosafedriver.com.<\/p>\n Mesa Verde National Park\u2019s annual Hike and Bike. The 5.5 mile Wetherill Mesa Road loop is open 9 a.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m. Visitors must exit Wetherill Road by 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees will be waived for participants. Info: 529-4465.<\/p>\n Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club and San Juan Farm Bureau Turkey Shoot. Sign in at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Door prizes and chili feed $5. Exploding targets at 300 and 500 yards; also shoots for pistol and .22 long rifle. Prizes include turkeys and hams.<\/p>\n Monday, Sept. 30<\/p>\n United Blood Services Mobile Blood Drive, 3-7 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center, 130 E. Grand Ave., Mancos.<\/p>\n Through September<\/p>\n The Cortez Library Storytime offers \u201cA Little Bit of Everything\u201d through September. The preschool Storytime program is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the library and every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Farmers Market, weather permitting. Info: 565-8117.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 2<\/p>\n The Women\u2019s Cancer Coalition of Montezuma and Dolores Counties will present the 12th Annual Pink Ribbon Affair from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. \u201cPretty as a Picture\u201d honors breast and other cancer survivors with a photo presentation by Barb Grist, a photo booth by FeVa Photos, catering by Seas\u2019nings and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 at the door. Info: 882-4484.<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 4<\/p>\n Free introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong for beginners, by Susan Matthews, , 11:15am-12:15pm, Shanti School of Taijiquan, Millennium Center, 20 W. Main, Cortez. Info: SusanAMatthews.com, 970-903-5723.<\/p>\n Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance\u2019s geologic tour of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument with Dr. Kim Gerhardt. Hike the lower Sand Canyon area and join a presentation in Battle Rock School. You must be a member of Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance. Contact Diane McBride at diane.mcbride@swcocanyons.org<\/a> or 970-560-1643, by Thursday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Lighthouse Christian Academy school fundraiser, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., 11502 Colorado 145, Cortez. Flea market\/swap meet spaces are $20, and proceeds from individual sellers are kept by the seller. Call Berta 739-6014 or Natalie 739-8570.<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 5<\/p>\n The San Juan Symphony opens the season for SouthWest Colorado Concerts with modern and classical music at 3 p.m. at M-CHS. Season tickets will be on sale at the door at 2 p.m. Season tickets for the 4-concert 2014-2015 season are $45 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and younger. Sale of single-concert tickets available at 2:40 p.m. $20 for adults and $5 for youth. Info: Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Joyce Stevenson at 565-4757.<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 11<\/p>\n Cortez Elks 1789 Oktoberfest celebration. Open to the public and includes a golf tournament, autographed sports items silent auction, German food and more. Proceeds benefit Elks projects. Info: event chairman Lynn Gann at 970-565-7423 or club manager at 970-565-3557.<\/p>\n 4 Corners for Animals, animal welfare conference, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many local speakers and organizations represented. Lunch provided by The Farm Bistro. Film presentation at the Cortez Library, 7 p.m. of \u201cThe Ghosts in Our Machine,\u201d a documentary about the use of animals in our society. Pick up a registration at the Cortez Library or call Mary at (970) 394-0387. Please preregister.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 16<\/p>\n The 4th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show by Love on a Hanger, 7 p.m. at Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery. Desserts, cash bar and silent auction, supporting the Women\u2019s Cancer Coalition. Tickets at Love on a Hanger, 34 E. Main St., or online at bit.ly\/1poI2o6. General admission $15; VIP seats $30. Info: (970)565-9075.<\/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 Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.<\/p>\n First Tuesday<\/p>\n American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. Guests and visitors are welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.<\/p>\n First Thursday<\/p>\n