April 24<\/p>\n
Second Annual Spring Craft bazaar: Deadline to register is April 24. Vendors needed ($30 per table, table provided inside-outside, weather permitting. Event is May 10. Call Sally to reserve space, get information, at 970-739-0616.<\/p>\n
Montezuma County Senior Services, Navajo Taco Dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 107 N. Chestnut, Senior Center (West End). Price: $7 includes dessert and a drink. Proceeds go to Senior Services Programs.<\/p>\n
Basic and Advanced Storm Spotter Training, 6-9 p.m., Cortez Fire Station No. 1, Training Room, 30 N. Ash Street, Cortez. Presented by National Weather Service.<\/p>\n
The Montezuma Valley Farm Hub presents Improving Your Soil for Optimum Production with Greg Vlaming. Participants learn to identify soil texture and structure, take and interpret soil tests, improve tilth, use cover crops, guard against erosion. Meet at Let It Grow from 7-9 p.m. for the first class. Time and details for the April 26 field class TBA. Stop by or call Let It Grow to preregister, 565-3099. Cost: $30.<\/p>\n
April 25<\/p>\n
On Friday April 25th from 2-6 p.m., Cooking Matters Colorado will empower shoppers with skills to stretch their food dollar and serve healthy meals. At the Cortez City Market, 2-6 p.m. Participants receive a $10 gift card, a reusable shopping bag and a booklet of tips and recipes.<\/p>\n
April 26<\/p>\n
20th Annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run\/Bike event \u2013 a half-marathon, 5K run\/walk and 50-mile bike event. Registration information on the Cortez Cultural Center\u2019s website, cortezculturalcenter.org.<\/p>\n
Annual Montelores Early Childhood Fair and Celebration is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex Building. It\u2019s a free health fair for children, birth to 5 years old. Car seat inspections and installation available until noon. Car seats available for $25; bike helmets for $5; fittings available.<\/p>\n
April 27<\/p>\n
The Dolores State Bank invites Dee Fosnot\u2019s friends and customers to a retirement party 2-4 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. Your presence is her requested gift. Call Shawna Valdez at 882-1024.<\/p>\n
April 26 and April 27<\/p>\n
Out of Pocket Community Theatre will present three one act plays at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on April 26 and April 27. Information: 739-4064.<\/p>\n
April 28<\/p>\n
The Young Professionals Group hosts a candidate forum 6-8 p.m. at the First National Bank of Cortez, 2258 E. Main Street. The forum includes candidates for sheriff, coroner and county commissioner. Free and open to all ages. Information: 759-4696.<\/p>\n
April 29<\/p>\n
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club offers Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1\/2 months and older. Classes are on 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
Bingo night at the Dolores Community Center, sponsored by the Dolores Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit Dolores School District students traveling to Washington, D.C. in May. Soup, chili and dessert, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. Information: Tom Seymour at 970-799-7708 or Laurel Rematore at 970-564-1241.<\/p>\n
Through April<\/p>\n
On display at the Cortez Public Library: through mid-April, Dolores Mountain Quilters works in the atrium; through April, Addie Dodson\u2019s Easter collection and Laura McHenry\u2019s vintage tie collection. At 202 N. Park St. Call 565-8117.<\/p>\n
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
Vida en Victoria and The Cortez Cultural Center host 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.<\/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 Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen invites the public to a brats and hot dogs barbecue at 5:45 p.m. at Hobo\u2019s Hideout Bed, Breakfast and Barn in Mancos (Hwy 184 to 12744 Rd 38). At 6:30 p.m. Dimitri Schlotter will talk about horse trailer safety and tips. Guests welcome. Information: Susa, 928-600-2993<\/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 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 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 Thursday<\/p>\n