Thursday, June 26<\/p>\n
The Mancos Farmers market runs 4:30-6 p.m. at Boyle Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre There Individual Paths to Truth?\u201d will be the topic of conversation at 6:30 p.m. for the next \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 held at St. Barnabas Church (at North and Elm). Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865.<\/p>\n
Friday, June 27<\/p>\n
Astronomy Day and Night with the Four Corners Star Gazers, 10:30 a.m. to noon. During the day, MPL will be home to an indoor planetarium, with activities and star gazing to prepare for an evening star gazing party. Meet at the Mancos High School Football Field at 9 p.m. and bring a bring a flashlight, binoculars and a coat. Free. Call 533-760.<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 28<\/p>\n
Used-book sale to benefit Grace\u2019s Kitchen at the Cortez Farmers Market. We are unable to accept donations of more books but we need volunteers willing to load their vehicles with books on Friday, June 27 and deliver them to the Farmers Market on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Please contact Judy Schuenemeyer at judyswsc@q.com<\/a> or 565-7837, if you can help.<\/p>\n Tuesday, july 1<\/p>\n Cortez Evening Market, 4-7 p.m. in City Park (next to the Visitor\u2019s Center). Local food, art and music. Everyone is welcome. Call Gretchen for more info 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Dr. Karen Adams at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park Street, Cortez, CO to discuss Ancient Yucca quids with Tobacco Contents: Antelope Cave, NW Arizona. Adams\u2019 presentation will focus on her research on Yucca quids found in Antelope Cave that date to Pueblo I. Call Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n Works by Joyce Hueman Kramer will be shown at The Farm restaurant in Cortez through Sept. 1. All watercolors\/acrylics are for sale through the restaurant or the artist, at 970-533-1223.<\/p>\n Wednesday, July 2<\/p>\n The Chimney Choir performs at 7 p.m. the Dolores River Brewery, 100 N. 4th St., Dolores, Colo. Call (970) 882-4677 for more information.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 4<\/p>\n The Cortez Burst Triathlon will take starts at 7 a.m. in City Park; and the kids\u2019 race, at 8:30 a.m. Information: Sensa Wolcott at (970)903-9882 or at www.corteztri.com.<\/p>\n Saturday, July 5<\/p>\n For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society seeks help for its Pennies For Pets fundraiser at the Cortez Farmers Market in the Montezuma County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. Main Street. All donations assist cats and dogs of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Information: For Pets\u2019 Sake. 565-PETS (7387).<\/p>\n HerStory (Teri Helm and Midge Kirk) women\u2019s history with a retrospective of Betty Pellettand Ann Bassett, 7 p.m. in Rico at the Community Church. Donations accepted. Information: Midge Kirk, 970-560-2284.<\/p>\n Sunday, July 6<\/p>\n The Cortez Community Meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road in Cortez. Free for everyone. Information: Saskia at 565-9808 or e-mail saskiam@thebridgeshelter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday, July 7<\/p>\n The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon at 11:45 a.m., in the downstairs meeting Room 110, in the Johnson Building, 525 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited to these meetings, especially parents. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n Saturday, July 12<\/p>\n Freshly made Navajo Tacos will be available 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Dolores United Methodist Chuch, 105 N 8th Street, Dolores. Cost is $7 per person or $5 for kids under 12. Also available are homemade baked goods and pies, and crafts. See the stone church that was ordered from the Sears catalog.<\/p>\n Saturday, July 19<\/p>\n Watch \u201cOpen Sesame \u2013 The Story of Seeds,\u201d a new documentary about the importance of seeds, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Call 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n Friday Aug. 8<\/p>\n Escalante Days: Free Children\u2019s Bicycle Rodeo after the Children\u2019s Parade behind the Dolores Medical Center. Learn safety skills. Participants receive free helmets and chance to win a bike.<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 9<\/p>\n Escalante Days mountain bike race starts at 9:50 am at Fifth and Central in Dolores. Register at www.active.com by Aug. 6 ($35)or on race day ($45) at 8 a.m. at the Dolores Medical Office. Information: www.clubrunner.ca\/dolores. Volunteers needed: Contact Laurel Rematore at Lrematore@sti.net<\/a> or 970-529-4642. Proceeds benefit various Dolores Rotary projects.<\/p>\n First Monday<\/p>\n Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 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 at 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The July meeting includes two demonstrations by Gail Braunn: easy half-square triangles, and disappearing 4 patch with variations. Information: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.<\/p>\n First Wednesday<\/p>\n Diabetes support group meets from 3:30 \u2013 5:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share share ideas with others. 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 at noon at Shiloh\u2019s Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 570-9372.<\/p>\n Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets at 5 \u2013 6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight loss surgery at this free meeting. Contact Registered Dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.<\/p>\n The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.<\/p>\n First Friday<\/p>\n First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.<\/p>\n First and Third Tuesdays<\/p>\n Mancos Masonic Lodge No. 100, 141 E. Montezuma Ave. meets at 7:30 p.m. A \u201c7 Toast\u201d dinner at the Lodge on Tuesday May 20. All Masons and Masonic Sojourners welcome. RSVP to Darrell Ellis at 970-533-7372 or dnrls@q.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n First and Third Thursdays<\/p>\n Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.<\/p>\n Second Saturday<\/p>\n The Mancos Valley Historical Saturday meets at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. For info Bob Huffman: 406-249-7733.<\/p>\n Second Sunday<\/p>\n The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n Second Thursday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon at Shiloh\u2019s Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.<\/p>\n A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.<\/p>\n Third Saturday<\/p>\n Christian Motorcycle Association, CMA \u2013 Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Beny\u2019s restaurant in Cortez. Call Chapter President Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n Third Wednesday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Third Thursday<\/p>\n Dolores secondary PTO meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n Fourth Tuesday<\/p>\n 4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk\u2019s Lodge. Information: 565-2197.<\/p>\n Fourth Thursday<\/p>\n Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron\u2019s monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St.<\/p>\n Last Thursday<\/p>\n Suicide Support Group, 6:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Information: 565-4400.<\/p>\n Last Saturday<\/p>\n Yoga Benefit for the Grange, Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Chai served after.<\/p>\n Every Sunday<\/p>\n First United Methodist Church has a Native American Worship Service at 2 p.m. Information: 565-3002.<\/p>\n Every Tuesday<\/p>\n The Montezuma Agility Dog Club\u2019s Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1\/2 months and older. Classes are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.<\/p>\n