{"id":91074,"date":"2019-12-24T00:23:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T00:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-this-holiday-season\/"},"modified":"2019-12-24T00:23:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T00:23:17","slug":"community-calendar-whats-happening-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: What\u2019s happening this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image naviga-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=08f67499-feaf-42c7-9090-1f5de14fcd71&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">du1-i-syn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Dec. 24<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Eve Vigil with lessons,<\/strong> carols, and Eucharist, 5 p.m., North and Elm streets. Light reception to follow. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Eve carols,<\/strong> candles and communion service, 6 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Details: 565-7024.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Eve service,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Eve Candlelight Service,<\/strong> 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Cortez, 515 N Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Dec. 25<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">29th annual Community Christmas Dinner,<\/strong> 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Free. Donation accepted. Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup. Details: Cortez Cultural Center at 565-1151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Christmas Day service,<\/strong> 9 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Details: 565-9346.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">SATURDAY, DEC. 28<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Christmas bird count,<\/strong> 7:30 a.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Participants meet at cultural center for route assignments. Bring binoculars, birding guides, warm clothing and snacks, lunch and drinks. Sponsored by National Audubon Society. The nation\u2019s longest-running community science bird project. Details: 565-1151, ext. 14, or <a href=\"mailto:diane.cherbak@gmail.com\">diane.cherbak@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Jan. 8<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting,<\/strong> 6 p.m., The People\u2019s Place, 2409 E. Empire St. Free.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Protecting Yourself and Others Against Sexual Assault,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third Ave. Free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">THURSDAY, JAN. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The award-winning documentary film \u201cBlood Memory,<\/strong>\u201d 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. The film chronicles America\u2019s Indian Adoption Program. Suggested donation $5. Details: 565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Jan. 10<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Heartsaver CPR &amp; First Aid Class,<\/strong> 9 a.m., Southwest Health System, 1311 N. Mildred Rd. $20.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Jan. 13<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Women\u2019s March sign-making art build,<\/strong> 12:30 p.m., The People\u2019s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Bring creativity and ideas. Supplies provided but attendees may bring their favorites also. No glitter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Jan. 15<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Basin Roundtable meeting,<\/strong> 3 p.m., Dolores Water Conservancy District.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting,<\/strong> 6 p.m., The People\u2019s Place, 2409 E. Empire.  Free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">THURSDAY, JAN. 16<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s board meeting,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., 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: 565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">FRIDAY, JAN. 17<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Friends of the Cortez Public Library and the Library Advisory Board meeting,<\/strong> 3 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion of upcoming library events and the group\u2019s finances and fundraising possibilities. All are welcome. Details: 565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 18<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Fourth annual Women\u2019s March: Together We Rise,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Cortez City Park flagpoles. Everyone is welcome. Hot drinks and cookies provided. Participating groups: Montezuma Alliance for Unity, Montezuma County Democrats, Montezuma Moms Demand Gun Sense, Cortez Chapter of Drinking Liberally, Rosa Belongs Here and Montezuma Youth Pride.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Happy Trails Hoedown veterans fundraiser,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. $20. Choice of ribs or fried chicken, silent and oral auction, raffle and dancing. Proceeds benefit Elks veterans projects. Details: RSVP recommended to 565-3557.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday-Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon,<\/strong> 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building, Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or <a href=\"mailto:vangim@monteloresecc.org\">vangim@monteloresecc.org<\/a>. Bring a beverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Cowboy Church,<\/strong> Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Parkinson\u2019s,<\/strong> Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Diabetes support group,<\/strong> 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Recent Spouse Loss support group,<\/strong> 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting,<\/strong> 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, <a href=\"mailto:montezumagop@gmail.com\">montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or 565-2197.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group,<\/strong> 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour,<\/strong> 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: <a href=\"\">www.cortezculturalcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting,<\/strong> 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. Details: 570-5755.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats meeting,<\/strong> The People\u2019s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: <a href=\"mailto:vfwpost5231@gmail.com\">vfwpost5231@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia support group,<\/strong> noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Disabled American Veterans meeting,<\/strong> with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,<\/strong> monthly meeting. Details: contact <a href=\"mailto:montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com\">montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First and Third Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Corners Square Dancers dance,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., happy hour 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: <a href=\"\">www.mesaverdehorsemen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second and Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mayor\u2019s office hours,<\/strong> 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting,<\/strong> The People\u2019s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or <a href=\"mailto:chair@montezumadems.org\">chair@montezumadems.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Women meeting,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free supermarket tours,<\/strong> noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Estate planning seminar,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: <a href=\"mailto:erin@fone.net\">erin@fone.net<\/a>. Details: (303) 588-2695.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Critical Conversations series,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: <a href=\"\">www.cortezculturalcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting,<\/strong> The People\u2019s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or <a href=\"mailto:chair@montezumadems.org\">chair@montezumadems.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Family Law Post-order clinic,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: <a href=\"mailto:jcuesta@colegalserve.org\">jcuesta@colegalserve.org<\/a> or (800) 521-6968.\u2029Fourth Wednesday<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cancer education and support group,<\/strong> 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Local Resource Support Clinic,<\/strong> 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System,<\/strong> 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or <a href=\"mailto:hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com\">hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com<\/a> or Zandra at 764-0920 or <a href=\"mailto:communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com\">communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Four Corners Community Band practice,<\/strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: <a href=\"mailto:4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com\">4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com<\/a> or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday and Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">One-on-one computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bridge players needed,<\/strong> 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Public Library Family Entertainment Series,<\/strong> 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting,<\/strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 420 N. Harrison St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday and Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Tai Chi class,<\/strong> 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, <a href=\"mailto:donnahicks42@yahoo.com\">donnahicks42@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Master\u2019s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons,<\/strong> 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Rec Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Sitting in the quiet,<\/strong> meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wednesday Activities Club,<\/strong> 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117. In January: Jan. 8, Legos; Jan. 15: Engineering, and Out-of-School Enrichment Program; Jan. 22, \u201cMissing Link\u201d movie; Jan. 29, game.<\/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., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. January themes: Jan. 2, snow; Jan. 9, the moon; Jan. 16, favorite illustrator Bill Peet; Jan. 23, winter sports; Jan. 30, Mother Goose.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Mini med video presentations,<\/strong> noon-2 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Limited seating. Details: register online at <a href=\"https:\/\/formstack.io\/23C07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.formstack.io\/23C07<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club,<\/strong> early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting,<\/strong> 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 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> 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: (435) 414-4733.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Celebrate Recovery,<\/strong> a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Caf\u00e9. Child care provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting,<\/strong> 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Simply A Course in Miracles,<\/strong> 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or <a href=\"mailto:coloradoacim@gmail.com\">coloradoacim@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">TUESDAY, DEC. 31<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dance to live music by Anthem,<\/strong> 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Riverfront Bar and Grill, 1319 Railroad Ave.  $5 cover. Details: 570-1693.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: <a href=\"\">www.doloresmountainquilters.org<\/a> or Suzanne Butterfield at (404) 374-6558.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The 4Corners Republican Women meeting,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Help with Microsoft Word,<\/strong> email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting,<\/strong> 6:30\u20138:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Dolores Rotary Club meeting,<\/strong> 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or <a href=\"mailto:DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com\">DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Storytime,<\/strong> 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bible studies,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third and Fourth  Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Recovery Support Group meeting,<\/strong> for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Unitarian Universalists meeting,<\/strong> 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; <a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersuu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fourcornersuu.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 11<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meeting with showing of \u201cOne Woman,<\/strong> One Vote\u201d film, 10 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. The film is part of the PBS American Experience Series and portrays the 70-year struggle for women\u2019s suffrage \u2013 the right to vote. Popcorn break midway. Open to the public. All are welcome. Details: Connie Fox at (513) 608-8447.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Jan. 14<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Colorado AgrAbility winter workshop: continuing the conversation,<\/strong> 1-5 p.m., Pueblo Community College, 33057 U.S. Highway 160. Hosted by Montezuma County Extension. Topics: steps to improve confidence, substance abuse and suicide prevention and community resources. Speakers: Norm Dalstead, Candiss Leathers and James Craig. Details: Candy Leathers at (720) 539-4435 or <a href=\"mailto:cleathers@goodwilldenver.org\">cleathers@goodwilldenver.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Teen Caf\u00e9 Nights,<\/strong> 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and <a href=\"http:\/\/mancoslibrary.org\/teen-news-and-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mancoslibrary.org\/teen-news-and-events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Geeks and Gamers,<\/strong> 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older, Cards Against Humanity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney,<\/strong> 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. First come, first served.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Teen Game Night,<\/strong> 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Storytime,<\/strong> 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Knit or crochet,<\/strong> 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults welcome. Free. Bring supplies. Register: <a href=\"http:\/\/mancoslibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mancoslibrary.org<\/a>; 533-7600, ext. 206; or <a href=\"mailto:kgraf@mancoslibrary.org\">kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">After-school program for grades 1-5,<\/strong> 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Science Fridays,<\/strong> 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Outdoor Adventures,<\/strong> 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Farmington<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Dec. 28<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">New Year\u2019s mandala: A gift for our wildlife event,<\/strong> 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Parkway. Create a New Year\u2019s mandala by arranging colorful seeds for birds and animals. Details: (505) 599-1422.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 4<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">6:10 at 610 Artist Reception: Leah Diament \u2018I Have Words,<\/strong>\u2019 6 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. Free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Jan. 8<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Northwest Regional Economic Outlook Forum,<\/strong> 1 to 4 p.m., San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center, 4601 College Blvd. Free. Registration required. Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/4cornersed.com\/NW-Regional-Forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.4cornersed.com\/NW-Regional-Forum<\/a> or contact Cecilia Gunnell at (505) 566-3702 or <a href=\"mailto:cgunnell@4cornersed.com\">cgunnell@4cornersed.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Jan. 13<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Ekphrastic writing workshop: Leah Diament\u2019s \u2018I Have Words,<\/strong>\u2019 6 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. $10.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Durango<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday-Tuesday, Dec. 24-31\u2029Noel Night with Tony Stromberg exhibition, All Day, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. Free.<\/div>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Dec. 31<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Registration deadline for Expanding Quality in Infant\/Toddler Care training course,<\/strong> 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays Jan. 15-May 6, Early Childhood Training Center, 701 Camino Del Rio, Room 207. Details: Register online <a href=\"https:\/\/ecclaplata.123signup.com\/event\/registration\/rbdgj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ecclaplata.org\/trainings<\/a>, Heather Hawk at 247-0760, ext. 3, or <a href=\"mailto:heatherh@ecclaplata.org\">heatherh@ecclaplata.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Rainbow Youth Center New Years Eve Lock-In,<\/strong> 8 p.m., Rainbow Youth Center, Call for Address. Free. 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