{"id":12229,"date":"2022-05-24T22:39:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T04:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:55:27","slug":"community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: What\u2019s happening in the Cortez area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Mother Goose on the Loose program will be held every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. The program seeks to engage children up to infants to 3 years old and foster early literacy and learning skills.<\/span>Courtesy illustration<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
CORTEZ<\/mark><\/div>\n
Wednesday, May 25<\/div>\n

Marketing Taster Meetup, 12 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Bridge Shelter Fundraiser, 4-10 p.m., Denny\u2019s Restaurant, 2059 E. Main St. 15% of proceeds will benefit the Bridge.<\/p>\n

Southwest Open School Graduation, 6 p.m., Soccer Field, 401 N. Dolores Road.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 28<\/div>\n

Mesa Verde Gardeners Plant Sale, 8:30-11 a.m., Front Row Seat parking lot, 610 E. Main St. Vegetables, annuals and perennials supplied by local gardeners and nurseries.<\/p>\n

Low Cost Nail Trimming for Cats & Dogs, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Denkai Animal Sanctuary, 209 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 3<\/div>\n

Mother Goose on the Loose program, every Friday at 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. Program seeks to engage children ages infants to 3-year-olds and foster early literacy and learning skills. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n

Monday, June 6<\/div>\n

A 13-week Grief Share counseling group, 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Baptist Church in Cortez, 100 N. Market St., beginning June 6. Workbook is $25. Details: 970-739-0452.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 9<\/div>\n

Candidate Forum, 6:30 p.m. for Montezuma County Commission, sponsored by League of Women Voters at Calvin Denton Room at Empire Electric.<\/p>\n

Third Thursday<\/div>\n

In-person dementia support group, beginning 6 p.m. May 18 at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Meet outdoors for safety, social distancing. Bring a chair and sack lunch. Details: (970) 529-2050.<\/p>\n

Every other Tuesday<\/div>\n

Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., 104 E. Main St. Details: 529-3597 or email turquoiseravenart@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Every other Wednesday<\/div>\n

Red Dress Committee\/Cortez Four Corners MMIP Committee meeting, noon-1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library large study room, 202 N. Park St., and Zoom. Details: (612) 422-0791.<\/p>\n

First and third Thursday<\/div>\n

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., The Pi\u00f1on Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caretaker, or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org<\/a> or 564-1195.<\/p>\n

First Friday<\/div>\n

Makers on Market, 4-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Handmade arts and crafts from local makers, craft beverages from the UpLIFT Apprenticeship Program, food and entertainment. Details for vendors and visitors: email becky@cortezculturalcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 44, Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m., lunch at noon, Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.<\/p>\n

Every Monday-Saturday<\/div>\n

Conservative Grounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 40 E. Main St. Come in for coffee, friendship, conversations and outreach. All welcome. Details: 560-6643.<\/p>\n

Every Monday<\/div>\n

Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m., Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A 13-week Grief Share counseling group, 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Baptist Church in Cortez, 100 N. Market St., beginning June 6. Workbook is $25. Info: 970-739-0452<\/p>\n

Every Tuesday<\/div>\n

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m., Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. The league is a group of local artists who get together to paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: 720-448-0418.<\/p>\n

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks provided with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and\/or masked. Details: 565-7024 or 565-6088.<\/p>\n

Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: 602-505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How-to Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Learn how to do something cool, weird and\/or practical. The wine bar will be open.<\/p>\n

Every Wednesday<\/div>\n

Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. http:\/\/www.cortezlibrary.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Grades preschool through eight. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: 565-7308, ext. 102.<\/p>\n

Every Thursday<\/div>\n

Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Songs, stories and crafts. The program uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program. Details: 565-8117.<\/p>\n

Youth Leadership Council, 6-8:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.<\/p>\n

Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: 565-3557.<\/p>\n

Weekly Board Game Night, 7-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Every Friday<\/div>\n

Fun Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mesa Elementary School, 703 W. Seventh St. Hosted by the Pi\u00f1on Project. Youth activities all day for ages 5-17, as well as provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register: 739-4074.<\/p>\n

Game Night with Pi\u00f1on Project, 6 p.m., virtual. Ages 7-17. Free. Details: Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TOPS weight-loss meeting, with weigh-in at 10:45 a.m., meeting at 11:30 a.m., City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mother Goose on the Loose program, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. Program seeks to engage infants to 3-year-olds and foster early literacy and learning skills. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n

Every Saturday<\/div>\n

Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon-2 p.m., corner of Main Street and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.<\/p>\n

Every Sunday<\/div>\n

The Cortez Library Radio Show, 3:30-4 p.m., ksjd.org\/#stream\/0 or stations 90.5 FM or 91.5 FM. Join Ms. Laura as she reads.<\/p>\n

Weekdays, through July 4<\/div>\n

Coca-Cola Collection, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.<\/p>\n

DOLORES<\/mark><\/div>\n
Saturday, June 11<\/div>\n

Regular meeting of League of Women Voters, to hear from area Fire Districts at 10 a.m. at the Dolores Public Library. Open to public.<\/p>\n

Saturday-Sunday, June 4-5<\/div>\n

Dolores River Festival, 10 a.m., Joe Rowell Park.<\/p>\n

Mondays<\/div>\n

Ukulele 2 Class, 6-7 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. For players with some prior knowledge. Must commit to all classes. BYO ukulele. Register: 882-4127.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/div>\n

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/div>\n

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.<\/p>\n

First Tuesday<\/div>\n

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. Guests RSVP: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com<\/a>; doloresmountainquilters.org.<\/p>\n

Second Thursday<\/div>\n

Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n

Third Saturday<\/div>\n

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through ComicUprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.<\/p>\n

MANCOS<\/mark><\/div>\n
Saturday, May 28<\/div>\n

Justin Larkin, 3-6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co., 484 U.S. Highway 160.<\/p>\n

Mondays<\/div>\n

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/div>\n

Brown\u2019s Good Eats: Greek Gyros, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.<\/p>\n

Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.<\/p>\n

Every Other Sunday<\/div>\n

Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.<\/p>\n

Every Other Wednesday<\/div>\n

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.<\/p>\n

Every Other Friday<\/div>\n

Kelly\u2019s Kitchen, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.<\/p>\n

Every Second Tuesday<\/div>\n

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Call 533-7600 to sign up.<\/p>\n

FARMINGTON<\/mark><\/div>\n
Friday, May 27<\/div>\n

Sara Morgan, 7 p.m., Connie Gotsch Theatre, 4601 College Blvd.<\/p>\n

Friday-Sunday, May 27-29<\/div>\n

Riverfest, all day, Berg and Animas Parks.<\/p>\n

Every Other Wednesday<\/div>\n

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.<\/p>\n

For more information and to confirm event information, visit each event page online or call the organizer.<\/p>\n

List your event on The Journal\u2019s calendar<\/div>\n

Event listings are updated daily on www.the-journal.com and in the printed editions of The Journal every Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The deadline for listings is 2:30 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n

Event listings are limited in length. You will not be able to list your event in this form if you exceed this limit or fail to complete the form below. Listings also may be submitted by email to news@the-journal.com<\/a>, but must contain the information listed on the form below, and in the same order.<\/p>\n

Listings are published at the prerogative of the calendar editor and may be edited for punctuation, clarity and length and to eliminate tasteless material. The Journal bears no responsibility for inaccurate submissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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