May 2<\/p>\n
Tribute to Heroes: \u201cCelebrating America,\u201d 6 p.m. at Lewis-Arriola Community Center. Chuckwagon Dinner by Seas\u2019nings, featuring The Bar-D-Wranglers and speaker Andy Carter, an Air Force Veteran of Desert Storm. Reservations required: 560-0395. Tickets at Cortez Flooring, 1211 E. Main, 9:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Cost $25. Cutoff date April 25. Complimentary admission for veterans and first-timers. \u201cA Christian Women\u2019s Celebration Event.\u201d<\/p>\n
May 3<\/p>\n
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the famous Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Middle School Auditorium. This 26-member company of Chinese acrobats perform astounding acrobatics and traditional dance. Tickets at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information: Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Paul Bostrom at 565-9127.<\/p>\n
Christian Motorcyclist Association\u2019s Run for the Son ride. Open to all motorcycle riders. Staging at the Maverick on N. Broadway in Cortez, at 9 a.m.; ride at 9:30 a.m. to Moab. Benefits go to Christian Outreach. Call Steve Reed at 565-7233.<\/p>\n
A Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Parque de Vida pavilion, noon to 6 p.m., 425 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez. Mexican food, a salsa and chile contest, Mexican music, pi\u00c3\u00b1atas and more. Hosted by Vida en Victoria and The Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n
A Green Spring Fling, in honor of Earth Day, will feature the bands Big Money and the Corporate Citizens, The Porch Lights, and Little Brother. The free event will be held from 3- 7 p.m. on the plaza behind Stonefish Sushi and Sol Pizzeria. There will be additional green activities, speakers and events for the kids. Sponsored by Southwest Colorado Greens. Info: 739-1346.<\/p>\n
May 4<\/p>\n
A free brunch will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farm Bistro. Come enjoy a meal with your neighbors and meet new people in your community. To volunteer or donate food, e-mail saskiam@thebridgeshelter.org<\/a> or call 970-565-9808.<\/p>\n May 4-9<\/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 4 at 3:30 p.m., Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave. May 6, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. May 7, 7 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Rd., Durango. May 9, 7 p.m. Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 W. Grand Ave. Information: 970-946-1267.<\/p>\n May 5<\/p>\n The Montelores Early Childhood Council <\/em>will hold its next monthly luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson Building, 525 S. Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited, especially parents. Lunch provided; please RSVP to Vangi McCoy, 970-749-7017.<\/em><\/p>\n May 6<\/p>\n The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center\u2019s director of archaeology, Susan Ryan, speaks at next meeting of the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. At 7 p.m., at First Methodist Church, 515 N. Park, Cortez. Ryan\u2019s talk is titled, \u201cNew Approaches to Architectural Analyses: Ancestral Pueblo Kiva Production in the Northern Southwest.\u201d<\/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 (Hwy 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Second Thursday<\/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 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 Thursday<\/p>\n