May 8<\/p>\n
Local candidates on the \u201cHot Seat.\u201d Bring your questions to the next Meeting of Republican Women of Montezuma County at noon at Shiloh\u2019s. A drawing for the recently held Gun-Raffle. (Tickets at the Home & Garden show and at the meeting). Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.<\/p>\n
Birding lecture at the Cortez Cultural Center at 25 N. Market St. \u201cSpirit Birding\u2019 4-5 p.m.<\/p>\n
May 9<\/p>\n
12th Annual Four Corners Walking Together for Healthier Nations. Registration 6 a.m.; start 7 a.m. Walk 3 miles, get a free T-shirt. Start at one of following three points and walk to the Four Corners Monument. Information: Brian Sandoval, (505) 368-6300 at Ute Mountain Visitor Center; Regina Blueeyes, (928) 656-5388 at Four Corners Regional Health Center; Calandra Hollie, (928) 656-5329 at Montezuma Creek.<\/p>\n
The Mancos Valley Chorus\u2019 Spring 2014 Concert, \u201cCan You Feel the Love Tonight,\u201d with songs from \u201cThe Lion King,\u201d and lead song \u201cSeasons of Love,\u201d from the show \u201cRent.\u201d Free. Refreshments. May 9, 7 p.m. Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave. Information: 970-946-1267.<\/p>\n
May 10<\/p>\n
Fourth Annual Dairy Goat Information Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23161 Road G.2 in Cortez. Presented by Four Corners Dairy Goat Breeders. See animals and get advice on care. Multiple breeds; goats, equipment may be for sale. Call Jeanette at 565-9065 and leave a message.<\/p>\n
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen sponsors a Poker Ride at Sage Hen Day Use Area (U.S. 184). Start selling hands, 8 a.m.; riders on trail, 10 a.m.; first hand, $20; additional hands, $5. Prizes for 5 highest hands. Lunch available. Call 970-570-5036 or go to mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n
Summit Ridge Women\u2019s Club\u2019s annual yard sale, bake sale, original art and photography sale 8 a.m. to noon, Summit Lake Community Church, 36501 Hwy. 184, Mancos. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local youth, Thanksgiving and Christmas donations.<\/p>\n
Live swing, blues and more with WE-4 at Mr. Happy\u2019s in downtown Cortez, beginning at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
May 11<\/p>\n
The Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts its 5th Annual Spring Fling cookout and fly-casting clinic at 6 p.m. at Denny Lake Park. Free hot dogs and hamburgers; bring side dishes and drinks. Call Brad Waltman at (970) 759-0175 or Marc Meyer at (970) 560-4956.<\/p>\n
The Mt. Lookout Grange will be hosting a Spring Festival at 2 p.m. followed by the Mancos community dinner at 6 p.m. Both events held at 680 Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
May 12<\/p>\n
Cortez Animal Shelter starts summer hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit petango.com to view adoptable animals. Call 970-565-4910.<\/p>\n
May 13<\/p>\n
The Mancos Water Conservancy District will hold its monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. at the district offices 42599 Road N, Mancos. The board will vote on whether or not to pursue taking ownership of Jackson Reservoir from the Bureau of Reclamation.<\/p>\n
May 16<\/p>\n
Biker pot-luck dinner, 6 p.m., the Calvin Denton Room, Empire Electric, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez. No registration required. Call Sharon, 970-570-1630.<\/p>\n
May 17<\/p>\n
Historic Preservation Day: 9 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center for presentations by Dale Davidson, and Chuck and Marilyn Wilson Haley; at 10:30 a.m., self-guided walking tours of the 4 buildings celebrating \u201cbirthdays.\u201d Information: Tune into KSJD\u2019s \u201cZine,\u201d 90.5 FM, on, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. for a discussion with author Dale Davidson and Linda Towle.<\/p>\n
Hospice of Montezuma 13th Annual Golf Tournament, Conquistador Golf Course, Cortez, Colo., 18-hole scramble, 5-person teams (must have one lady). Entry fee $40 per player (green fees and cart extra.) Registration at 11 a.m. Call Hospice at 970-565-4400.<\/p>\n
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County welcomes the public to attend a meeting at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dolores. Kellie Willis of the Pi\u00c3\u00b1on Project will talk about the Montezuma Economic Assistance Coalition and the work that nonprofit organizations do for underserved citizens. Call 565-0708.<\/p>\n
The Mancos Project is planning the Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon for May 17. They are looking for runners and volunteers to help with the event. For Info: cowboyhalfmarathon.com<\/p>\n
May 18<\/p>\n
The Mt. Lookout Grange is hosting a Cultured Veggies Workshop 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at 680 Grand Ave, Mancos. Join Janneli Miller to learn the health benefits of cultured veggies, like sauerkraut and kim chee, and how to make them.<\/p>\n
May 19<\/p>\n
The Colorado Small Hydro Association is hosting an agricultural hydropower workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. at Nobel Hall on the Fort Lewis College Campus.<\/p>\n
Four Corners 9\/12 will be hosting question and answer session with County Sheriff Candidates Dennis Spruell and Steve Nowlin. The group will also host David Cox, a candidate for the congressional seat held by Scott Tipton. The meeting will be held in the Cortez Elks Lodge at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Mancos Public Library hosts Teen Movie Night at 6:30, featuring \u201cMaidentrip\u201d a documentary about Laura Dekker, the 14-year-old who sailed around the world alone. There will be food, information about the summer reading program, prizes, and prizes and a drawing for a Osprey Kestrel 28 backpack. Free! For more information please call MPL at 533-7600.<\/p>\n
A blood drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
May 29<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is Spirit\u201d is the topic at 6:30 p.m. for the \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 at St. Barnabas Church (North and Elm). Wine and cheese. Call 565-7865.<\/p>\n
May 31<\/p>\n
The Mt. Lookout Grange is hosting a Soil Building Workshop,11 a.m.-1 pm 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!<\/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
Currently on display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.: Kim McDonnell is the Southwest Artists League artist of the month for May. Photography by Marc Meyer and Chuck Haspels. All proceeds from the sale of the photos benefit the library. This display will run through the end of June. Information: 970-565-8117.<\/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
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 \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. Call Michael Dohn, 564-2352, for details.<\/p>\n
First Thursday<\/p>\n