Wednesday, June 18<\/p>\n
Magic with Eli, at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., 2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Golden Dreams through Onward! A Legacy Foundation. Call 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
Thursday, June 19<\/p>\n
Learn about beekeeping and beehives at the Mancos Public Library at 6 p.m. This program will explore the current plight of bees and showcase the new colony of bees at the library.<\/p>\n
American Hitmen at Blondie\u2019s in Cortez, 8 p.m., 18 plus. The Hitmen, composed of four Marines, were on \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent.\u201d Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 the day of the show. Info: 970-565-4015 and www.americanhitmen.com.<\/p>\n
Computer Basics: Internet, 1:30-3 p.m. at Mancos Public Library. Learn the Chrome browser and basic Google. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 970-533-7600.<\/p>\n
There will be an open house of the Mancos Times Building to showcase the restoration efforts. Tours will run from the Mancos Community Center 5:30-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Rosco, a local acoustic blues and swing duo, will be playing at the Mancos Farmer\u2019s Market in Boyle Park, 4:30-6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 21<\/p>\n
Southwest Center for Independence yard sale fundraiser at 2409 E. Empire St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clean, gently used donations are appreciated. Refreshments provided. To donate or volunteer, call 970-570-8001.<\/p>\n
La Plata County Democrats\u2019 annual Jefferson-Jackson (JJ) Dinner and Silent Auction, DoubleTree Hotel in Durango, at 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: former Sen. and author of the book \u201cDurango,\u201d Gary Hart. Reserve tickets at www.laplatadems.org or 970-764-4756. Hart will have a free talk and book-signing at the Rochester Hotel from 3-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters TV Show autograph signing at Jfargo\u2019s 1209 E. Main St., Cortez, 7 to 10 p.m. Meet our local Bounty Hunters Clint and Dayson. Call 970-564-0242.<\/p>\n
Sunday, June 22<\/p>\n
Trio Solisti Chamber Music Concert at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, 7:30 p.m. Called \u201cthe most exciting piano trio in America\u201d by The New Yorker, Trio Solisti has come to Ouray County for the past 11 years. Program includes Tchaikovsky Trio in A minor, Op. 50 and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets: adults $25, children $5, at www.ocpag.org or at the door. Call 970-626-2970.<\/p>\n
Monday, June 23<\/p>\n
At Blondies in Cortez, Hip-hop with Ceschi, Moodie Black and MC Evolution, 9 p.m., 18 plus. No cover. Ceschi is the founder of the record label Fake Four. Info: 970-739-4944 and www.fakefourinc.com.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, June 24<\/p>\n
CSU Extension and Southwestern Colorado Research Center offer a workshop titled: Enhancing Dryland Farming with the Integration of Forages & Grazing from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room at 409 North Main, Dove Creek. Cost: $10 if you register by June 19, including lunch and handouts; $15 after June 19. Call Abdel Berrada, 970-562-4255.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, June 25<\/p>\n
The Southwest Center\u2019s Nuu-ci Tuvu-pu (Ute Mtn Lands) Vallecito Potluck Picnic is noon-3 p.m. at the north end of Vallecito Reservoir. Bring your favorite dish to share; we provide BBQ, drinks and table service. Information: Ellinda at 403-1463.<\/p>\n
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
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
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 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 a.m. 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 3:30-5 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Call Michael Dohn, 564-2352, 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 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight-loss surgery. Free. Call dietitian Laura White at 564-2276.<\/p>\n The First Thursday Art Walk, downtown Telluride at 5-8 p.m. Listen to Open Art Radio on KOTO noon to 1 p.m. on first Thursdays for interviews with artists. Maps available at participating venues and at the Telluride Arts offices in the Stronghouse Studios + Gallery at 283 S. Fir St. Information: tellurideinside.com.<\/p>\n First Friday<\/p>\n First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8-9 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 information, call Bob Huffman at 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