{"id":67393,"date":"2016-12-21T16:25:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T23:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/main-calendar\/"},"modified":"2016-12-21T23:25:54","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T23:25:54","slug":"main-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/main-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Saturday,<\/strong> Dec. 24<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Candlelit Christmas Eve Service at St. Barnabas Church,<\/strong> beginning with carols at 6:30 p.m.  Worship with special music begins at 7 p.m. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Eve candlelight service at Trinity Lutheran Church,<\/strong> 7 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road. Conducted by the Rev. Doctor Barr T. Chittick, Jr. Open to all who wish to worship.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Special Christmas Eve play,<\/strong> \u201cThe Christmas Complaint Department,\u201d 4 p.m., Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Traditional Christmas music and brief message included. Come early; seating is limited. There will be no Christmas day service. Details: 749-9774.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Sunday, Dec. 25<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Day worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church,<\/strong> 9 a.m., 208 N. Dolores Road. Conducted by the Rev. Doctor Barr T. Chittick, Jr. Open to all who wish to worship.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Dec. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Christmas Bird Count,<\/strong> with participants meeting at the Cortez Cultural Center at 7:30 a.m. for assignments. Start time is 8 a.m. Details: Jason St. Pierre at 248-245-3081 or the Cortez Cultural Center at 970-565-1151, ext. 14. The volunteer planning committee for the 2017 Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival meets every other Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m., upstairs at the Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Dec. 28<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cOne World\u201d will be the topic at the \u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe,<\/strong>\u201d 6:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Through December<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Current displays at the Cortez Public Library include assorted media from Southwest Open High School,<\/strong> quilts from Dolores Mountain Quilters, gourds from Rob and Mary Wilson of Southwest Gourds have gourds. Gourds also are for sale. The library is at 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Jan. 3<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Janet Lever-Wood,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., to discuss \u201cRecording Rock Art on the San Juan River, SE Utah.\u201d Janet discusses the extensive volunteer project along the San Juan River. Details: Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Jan. 6<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Registration opens for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain bike race,<\/strong> at 6 a.m. Details: www.12hoursofmesaverde.com.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Jan. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montelores Early Childhood Council\u2019s monthly luncheon meeting,<\/strong> 11:45 a.m., in meeting room 110 in the Johnson Building, 925 South Broadway. The public is invited. Lunch provided, so RSVP to Vangi McCoy at calling 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Thirty Million Words Initiative meeting,<\/strong> 10 a.m.,  meeting room 110 in the Johnson Building, 925 South Broadway. Learn about language development for children birth to 3. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Jan. 11<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">A free radon clinic,<\/strong> 1:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., at the Montezuma County Extension Office, 109 W. Main St., in Room 102. Radon test kits will be provided to area residents while supplies last. Limited seating; attendance is by RSVP only. Call 970-565-3123 ext. 0 to reserve your seat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan. 19<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s monthly board meeting,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year\u2019s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday-Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet,<\/strong> Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Diabetes support group meets,<\/strong> 3:30\u20135 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Jan Gardner at <a href=\"mailto:montezumagop@gmail.com\">montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 565-2197.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets,<\/strong> 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting,<\/strong> The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First and third Wednesdays<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Be surrounded by the sense of Mystery during Evensong,<\/strong> contemplative, candlelit, chanted evening meditation, at 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First and third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Comers Square Dancers dance the first and third Saturdays of each month,<\/strong> and lessons start on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kemper Elementary School. Details: 565-4033, 749-9682 or 565-9836.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets,<\/strong> 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Beading Guild meets,<\/strong> 5 p.m. in the Cortez library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Support group for people with disabilities meets,<\/strong> 2\u20133:30 p.m. at 2409 Empire St. Sponsored by the Southwest Center for Independence. Details: 970-570-8001 or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:Luanne@swilc.org\">Luanne@swilc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County Historical Society meets for a no-host luncheon,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Art League meets,<\/strong> each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Women meet,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free estate planning seminar,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Overview of estate planning issues, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney. RSVP requested at <a href=\"mailto:erin@fone.net\">erin@fone.net<\/a>. Details: 303-588-2695.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter,<\/strong> for Families following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Caregiver\/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter,<\/strong> 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack &amp; Janelle\u2019s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s CPR and First-aid certification classes,<\/strong> 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR\/AED, CPR\/AED and first-aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 565-3157.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Beading Guild meets,<\/strong> noon in the Cortez library conference room. All skill levels and talents welcome. Details: 970-529-0149.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice),<\/strong> 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Four Corners Community Band,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Embrace Grace,<\/strong> a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email <a href=\"mailto:hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com\">hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com<\/a> or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email <a href=\"mailto:communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com\">communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">One-on-one computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Public Library\u2019s Family Entertainment Series,<\/strong> 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Open Mic,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Anasazi Heritage Center Docent Tour,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. Join local historian and Anasazi Heritage Center volunteer Tom Hayden as he presents \u201cNorthern San Juan Anasazi and the Big Picture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bridge players needed,<\/strong> at 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited; entry-level and up. Mentors welcome. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Sitting in the quiet,<\/strong> meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Karaoke at Blondie\u2019s Trophy Room,<\/strong> 8 p.m. to midnight. Hosted by JR Stafford. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Volunteer at the Kemper Elementary School Garden,<\/strong> 9-11 a.m. in June and July. Montezuma School to Farm project invites families to learn gardening techniques, and take home produce. Details: Danyel Mezzanatto, <a href=\"mailto:cortezelementaryschoolgardens@gmail.com\">cortezelementaryschoolgardens@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raising Readers Storytime,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children may join us for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule for December: Winter Holidays, Dec. 22; Visit the Zoo Day, Dec. 29. Songs, stories, crafts and silliness. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raising Readers Storytime,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children may join us for a craft at 11:15 a.m. The schedule for January: Winter, Jan. 5; Get the Beat, Jan. 12; Mittens, Jan. 19; Moon, Jan. 26. Songs, stories, crafts and silliness. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club,<\/strong> 2100 N. Dolores Road. Early Bird game at 6:45 p.m., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Volunteer at the Cortez Middle School Garden,<\/strong> 9-11 a.m. in June and July. Montezuma School to Farm project invites families to learn gardening techniques, and take home produce. Details: Hannah Hall, <a href=\"mailto:mstfpamericorps3@gmail.com\">mstfpamericorps3@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings,<\/strong> 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. (on the corner of Montezuma and Chestnut). Details: 970-799-2183.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly),<\/strong> meets at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Genesis Study utilizing Chuck Misler\u2019s Genesis Commentary,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. at Tree of Life In\u2019Jesus, 1509 Colorado 145. Ongoing discussion, praise and worship after. Workbook and notes are optional. Details: 970-562-6311.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free silent nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> 10 a.m. at The Woozledoozer, 925 S. Broadway No. 211. Call 970-560-2822 (Pixy).\u2029Yoga for students, Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main St. Class for high school students noon-1 p.m.; middle school students at 1:15-2:15 p.m. A well-rounded experience for all abilities. Parents welcome, but not required. Details: 739-0547, www.heartandcoreyoga.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Every Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Unitarian Universalists meet,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. upstairs in the Cortez Cultural Center, with presentations on comparative philosophies and religions. Details: 970-677-4189.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Course in Miracles meeting,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry at 970-565-4286.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan. 5<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Carolyn Gunn shares stories and photos from Africa,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Featuring her 2016 Mount Kilimanjaro climb and tours of Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Details: 822-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan. 12<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Foreign Film Night,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Feel free to bring an hors d\u2019oeurve to share. Film titles and other details: 822-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 14<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Beginning Yoga &amp; Meditation Class,<\/strong> 11 a.m.-noon, at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Led by an instructor from The Yoga House in Dolores. Open to all ages and abilities. Free. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan 19<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Stories and photos from a car-camping safari in Botswana,<\/strong> with retired forester Phil Kemp and seasonal biological technician Mary Kemp. At 6:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Foreign Film Night,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Feel free to bring an hors d\u2019oeurve to share. Film titles and other details: 822-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Mountain Quilters meets,<\/strong> 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. The program for Jan. 3 will be making basket favors for the \u201cFour Corners Happening\u201d this spring. Bring your sewing machine and eager fingers. Guests and visitors are welcome. More information: http:\/\/www.doloresmountainquilters.org or by calling Sine Skags at 719-850-0923<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores secondary PTO meets,<\/strong> 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at <a href=\"mailto:halvarez0722@gmail.com\">halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third and fourth Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">K9 Search &amp; Rescue Team meets at the Dog House,<\/strong> 7:30 p.m., for training. Open to the public. Volunteers are needed for response, training and administration. No dogs needed Details: 970-882-4746.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday, Jan. 9 \u2013 April 20<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">After-school programs,<\/strong> 3:30\u20134:30 p.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Pre-registration required. Call Shaine at 882-4127 or email <a href=\"mailto:Shaine@doloreslibrary.org\">Shaine@doloreslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Technology\/software help with Microsoft Word,<\/strong> email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m., the Dolores Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets,<\/strong> 6:30\u20138:30 p.m. at K9 Search &amp; Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bingo night at the Dolores Community Center,<\/strong> 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper starts at 6:30 p.m. for a $5 donation, followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Dolores Rotary Club. The schedule and benefactors: Jan. 31, Destination Imagination; Feb. 28, Disabled Veterans (DAV); March 28, Operation Graduation; April 25, Dolores Community Center. Details: Denis Boon at 970-560-0404.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm,<\/strong> 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Public Library Storytime,<\/strong> 10 a.m. throughout the year. Each Storytime will include stories, crafts, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Baby\/toddler Story Time,<\/strong> for infants, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to story time, 10 a.m. in the Dolores Public Library meeting room, . More info at DoloresLibrary.org or 882-4127.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Preschool Story Time,<\/strong> for preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to story time, 10 a.m. in the library meeting room, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: DoloresLibrary.org or 882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos. Will open at 5:30 for a meet-and-greet, entertainment and food provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 7\u201310 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library\u2019s big screen. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the district\u2019s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">A free legal self-help clinic,<\/strong> for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-3:30 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m.\u201312 p.m. and 970-564-5073 from 1\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Community Dinners,<\/strong> each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos School District Re-6 Board of Education meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m., 395 W. Grand Ave., Room 503, Mancos. Work session at 6 p.m.; special meetings as needed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Play video games at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 7\u201310 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks.\u2029Fourth Thursday<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron,<\/strong> monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Last Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets,<\/strong> 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mancos Historical Society meets,<\/strong> at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., new time of 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. 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