{"id":84432,"date":"2022-05-25T23:40:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T05:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-5\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T23:40:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T05:40:04","slug":"community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: What\u2019s happening in the Cortez area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Freedom Days fireworks display and parade will take place Friday and Saturday in Farmington.<\/span>Durango Herald file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
CORTEZ<\/mark><\/div>\n
Friday, July 1<\/div>\n

First Friday Featured Artist Opening: Tim O\u2019Brien, 7 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 2<\/div>\n

Listening Room with Hurricane Jake, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Friday, July 8<\/div>\n

James and Ernie, 7-8 p.m., Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Tickets range from $15-20 and can be bought in advance at bit.ly\/onwardfoundation<\/a> or at the gallery.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 9<\/div>\n

Listening Room with Yves, Linda and Corey, 6 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 13<\/div>\n

Make a Seahorse Workshop, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-7, 2 p.m. for ages 8-12, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Each class is limited to 15 kids. To register, call 565-8117 or visit the library.<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 14<\/div>\n

Sun-Dappled: Music in the Mountains Classical Chamber Concert, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. For more information, visit https:\/\/musicinthemountains.com\/events\/sun-dappled-classical-chamber-concert\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second Tuesday<\/div>\n

The Diabetes Support Group meets from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital, Cortez. Details: 970-564-2275<\/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

Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6 to 7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., Cortez. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. No meeting on June 14. All are welcome. Meetings are in person. Refreshments provided. Details: (970) 564-3723, imo.succo@swcahec.org<\/a> or swcahec.org\/indigenous-peer-recovery.<\/a><\/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

55+ Senior Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. For more information, call 560-2137.<\/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

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

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

Alphabet Art, 2:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Storytime to help preschoolers identify the letters of the alphabet.<\/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

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, July 9<\/div>\n

League of Women Voters Meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Gail Binkley, Four Corners Free Press publisher, will speak.<\/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
Thursday, June 30<\/div>\n

Mancos Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Boyle Park, 150 E. Park St.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 2<\/div>\n

iAM Music, 10-11:45 a.m., Alpacka Raft, 192 S. Main St.<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 7<\/div>\n

Brass Ensemble, 11 a.m., Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 12<\/div>\n

Montezuma County Free Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Library, 211 W. First Street. Call 533-7600 to reserve a spot.<\/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

AZTEC<\/mark><\/div>\n
Saturday, July 9<\/div>\n

Battle at The Border Disc Golf Tournament, all day, Tico Time Resort, 20 Road 2050.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 16<\/div>\n

American Indian Cultural Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument, 725 Ruins Road.<\/p>\n

FARMINGTON<\/mark><\/div>\n
Thursday, June 30<\/div>\n

Downtown Makers Market, 4:30-8 p.m., Orchard Road and Main Street.<\/p>\n

Friday, July 1<\/div>\n

Where are the Totally Ninja Racoons?, all day, Amy\u2019s Bookcase and other participating locations, 2350 San Juan Blvd.<\/p>\n

Art Walk, 2-9 p.m., Orchard Park, 105 N. Orchard Road.<\/p>\n

San Juan College Outdoor Movie Night, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Graduation Plaza, 4601 College Blvd.<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 2<\/div>\n

Farmington Grower\u2019s Market, 8-9 a.m., Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St.<\/p>\n

Friday-Monday July 1-4<\/div>\n

Freedom Days, all day, multiple locations.<\/p>\n

Saturday-Sunday, July 2-3<\/div>\n

Jurassic Empire, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., McGee Park, 41 Road 5568.<\/p>\n

Pirates of Penzance, 8-10:30 p.m., Lions Wilderness Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd.<\/p>\n

Friday, July 8<\/div>\n

Music by the Pond, 5:30-8:30 p.m., San Juan Country Club, 5775 Country Club Drive.<\/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

Thursdays<\/div>\n

Downtown Makers Market, 3-8 p.m., 101 N. Orchard Ave.<\/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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