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The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee hosts Rodeo Days at 10 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Stories, crafts, roping and a life-size manikin horse. Dress Western. Children receive a free rodeo and carnival ticket. Email Sue McWilliams at aspengoldconsulting@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Southwest Open School\u2019s graduation will be at 7 p.m., 103 N. Chestnut, Cortez. Public is invited. Call 565-1150.<\/p>\n May 30 \u2013 June 2<\/p>\n The 125th annual Ute Mountain Ute Bear Dance Celebration will start at noon on May 30 and run through June 2. The parade will start at the recreation center in Towaoc on May 31, 10 a.m. It will be followed by the powwow at the recreation center 1-7 p.m.<\/p>\n May 30<\/p>\n Rock \u2018n\u2019 roll with The Burnouts at Blondies, 9 p.m., 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Ages 21 plus.<\/p>\n May 31<\/p>\n The Mt. Lookout Grange is hosting a Soil Building Workshop,11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Learn simple, low-cost, do-it-yourself techniques to create healthier soil. Be prepared to be outside and get dirty. Contact Gretchen at 509-830-4380 or CHOmontezuma@gmail.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Through May<\/p>\n Animal welfare exhibit at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. The exhibit, centered on the book \u201cWe Animals,\u201d includes fliers, brochures, library books and a computer. View videos and photos of animals and lesson plans for teachers. Information: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n June 1<\/p>\n The Cortez Community Meal will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join your neighbors for a free brunch at The Farm Bistro, 34 West Main St., Cortez. Bring your family and friends!<\/p>\n June 2<\/p>\n The Montelores Early Childhood Council will hold their next monthly luncheon meeting on Monday June 2, 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 RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n Battle Rock Charter School will host a summer reading program during June at the Cortez Public Library. The program will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday starting June 2. All elementary-age students are welcome free of charge. Information: 759-1816.<\/p>\n The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee hosts Rodeo Days at 10 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Stories, crafts, roping and a life-size manikin horse. Dress Western. Children receive a free rodeo and carnival ticket. Email Sue McWilliams at aspengoldconsulting@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sharon King will present on local hemp growing at the Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Art Camp through June 6 for middle school students, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Mancos schools. Fee: $90 includes supplies; bring lunch, snack, water. Contact Kim Russell kimsworld71@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n June 3<\/p>\n The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society is pleased to present Dr. Randall H. McGuire 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez, to discuss Cerros de Trincheras and War in the Formative Period Trincheras Tradition. Call Kari Schleher, 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n June 4<\/p>\n Attorney Mike Green will be at the Cortez Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to assist with living wills. Free.<\/p>\n June 5<\/p>\n Montelores Baptist Church hosts \u201cErnie Couch and Revival\u201d on Thursday, 7 p.m. at 18735 CR 23.5 off Hwy 184 across from Narraguinnep Reservoir. Free concert followed by a pie and ice cream social. Call 882-2418.<\/p>\n June 6-7<\/p>\n Ute Mountain Rodeo Dance at 8 p.m., American Legion Post 75, 320 North Harrison, Cortez. Band: Vanishing Breed. Cost: $5 per person. Call 970-565-8151.<\/p>\n June 7<\/p>\n Kiwanis Youth Fishing Tournament at Groundhog Lake for youths 16 and under. No fee. For first 30 who register: Power bait, night crawlers, lake sinkers, hooks and a nylon fishing stringer. Registration: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., weigh-in at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n June 9-13<\/p>\n Art Camp through June 13 for grades 3-5, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mancos schools. Fee: $90, includes supplies; bring lunch, snack, water. Contact Kim Russell at kimsworld71@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n June 12-13<\/p>\n Southwest football camp is 9 a.m. to noon each day. Open to students in grades 2-8. Registration can be picked up at the Cortez Rec Center or fourcornersyafl.com. Registration fee is $50 per person if paid by May 28; $60 if paid May 29 through June. Call Ray Weir at (970) 882-4269 through June.<\/p>\n At the Cortez Public Library: Photography by Marc Meyer and Chuck Haspels. All proceeds from photo sales benefit the library. Address: 202 N. Park St., Cortez.<\/p>\n The Dolores Mountain Quilters have a new display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n June 14<\/p>\n Blues, swing, jazz and dancing with WE-3, featuring Tony Littlejohn, Herb Folsom, Cat Hill and special guest trumpeter Bob Newnan at 7-9 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center\u2019s opening summer season of music, downtown Cortez.<\/p>\n 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 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 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The May meeting will include a workshop for the Quilt Show, bring your sewing machine and possibles. Guests and visitors welcome. Information: Visit doloresmountainquilters.org or call 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 and 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