{"id":94458,"date":"2019-04-19T20:26:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T02:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-4\/"},"modified":"2019-04-19T20:26:48","modified_gmt":"2019-04-20T02:26:48","slug":"community-calendar-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image naviga-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=71930359-d3f1-4899-ad90-15ed066e66a3&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=71930359-d3f1-4899-ad90-15ed066e66a3&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=71930359-d3f1-4899-ad90-15ed066e66a3&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=71930359-d3f1-4899-ad90-15ed066e66a3&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1800 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 2000px\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1309\" alt=\"Sunday, April 21&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Easter sunrise services are planned for Sunday at the Lewis Grange Hall, Trinity Lutheran Church and Montezuma-Cortez High School practice field.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Sunday, April 21&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Easter sunrise services are planned for Sunday at the Lewis Grange Hall, Trinity Lutheran Church and Montezuma-Cortez High School practice field.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Associated Press file<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, April 19<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Laity Services,<\/strong> 7 a.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, 540 W. Fourth St., Cortez. Fellowship will follow.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Good Friday service,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">In celebration of National Poetry Month,<\/strong> improv musicians Linda Baker and Tony Littlejohn will share lyrics and licks, 10 a.m. at the Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Refreshments. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, April 20<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Habitat for Humanity Upcycle Art Show on Earth Day,<\/strong> 6786 U.S. Highway 160, to raise funds for 2019 house build. Artwork will be a donation to the silent auction. Sign up: 970-565-8327.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Celebrate Dia de los Ni\u00f1os,<\/strong> with storyteller and author Angel Vigil, 11 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Stories about the Hispanic Southwest. Refreshments and a taco bar. Free. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Community Health Fair,<\/strong> 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School. Low-cost and free screenings for children and adults. Kids activities. Register online: <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinereg.9healthfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.onlinereg.9healthfair.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Rotary Club\u2019s annual Easter Egg Hunt,<\/strong> 10 a.m. sharp, City Park. Guest star: Easter Bunny. Ages: toddler to 10 years. Eggs won\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Sunday, April 21<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Easter Sunrise Service,<\/strong> 7 a.m., at Lewis Grange Hall, 20659 Road W, just off Highway 491 in Lewis. Nondenominational service. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Easter sunrise service,<\/strong> 6:30 a.m., and Easter service at 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Easter breakfast served between services. All are invited.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Easter Sunrise Service,<\/strong> 6:30 a.m., M-CHS\u2019 practice field at 418 S. Sligo, hosted by Lighthouse Baptist Church. Two morning worship services, at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m., with an egg hunt after the 10:45 a.m. service, 11502 Colorado Highway 145.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Easter Brunch,<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Cost: $15 per person and $7.50 per child 6 years and younger. Scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, ham, vegetables, fruits, salads and pastries. Desserts and beverages. RSVP: 565-3557.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, April 22<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting,<\/strong> meet-and-greet 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., Wildedge Brewing Collaborative, 111 North Market St. With Scott Roberts, aquatic ecologist with Mountain Studies Institute in Silverton. Guest fly-tier will be Josh Rank. Pizza and salad for a donation. Cash bar. Details: Dale at 759-3020 or Brad at 759-0175.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, April 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Remembering Rwanda \u2013 Genocide and Reconciliation,<\/strong> a slideshow by Chuck Haspels, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church at North and Elm streets. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, April 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">In celebration of National Poetry Month,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St. Renee Podunovich will share her new work. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, April 27<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Homebuyer Education Class,<\/strong> 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Cortez School Administration Building, 400 N. Elm St. Details: www.homesfund.org or 970-259-1418, ext. 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">In celebration of National Poetry Month,<\/strong> 10 a.m. to noon, the Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St. Poet Renee Podunovich will facilitate a Well-Writing poetry workshop. Free. Refreshments. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, May 4<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Singer-songwriter Stoll Vaughan concert,<\/strong> 7 p.m., WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. $5 cover charge. Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/575608342946412\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/events\/575608342946412\/<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stollvaughan.com\/#shows-1-section\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stollvaughan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society\u2019s low-cost pet vaccination clinic,<\/strong> 9 a.m. to noon, IFA Country Store, 10501 U.S. Highway 491. Details: vaccine packages $46; $15 rabies only. Call 565-PETS(7387).<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, May 11<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Farm and Field Experience,<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tierra Vida, Old Fort at Hesperus, and Rocky Draw Farm. Details: preregistration required. <a href=\"https:\/\/guidestonecolorado.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www. GuidestoneColorado.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, May 18<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Historic Preservation Day,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Details: call 565-1151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wednesday-Sunday,<\/strong> May 8-12<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival,<\/strong> Cortez Cultural Center and various tour and lecture locations. Early registration recommended. $65 full registration, $15 daily registration (waived for teens), $35 banquet fee (included in full registration). Details: 565-1151, ext 14, <a href=\"mailto:diane.cherbak@gmail.com\">diane.cherbak@gmail.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cortezculturalcenter.org\/events\/birding-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cortezculturalcenter.org\/events\/birding-festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, May 18<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Ninth Annual Dairy Goat Information Day,<\/strong> hosted by Four Corners Dairy Goat Breeders, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 20198 County Road P. Details: Jeanette at 565-9065.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, May 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cottage Foods,<\/strong> 1-5 p.m., Public Health Department, 106 W. North St. Cost: $30. Register: eventbrite.com. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">7th Ave,<\/strong> in concert, 7 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. Details: swcoloradoconcerts.org, Julie Ayers at 970-882-1284 or Eric Wilson at 970-739-8508.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, June 15<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">MORP Heritage Apple Tree Sale and Fundraiser,<\/strong> 9 a.m. to noon, McElmo Farm and Orchard, 17312 Road G. Details: 565-3099.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday-Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> Johnson Building, 7 p.m., 925 Broadway, No. 184. Free. Details: 970-560-2822.<\/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: 970-565-8117.<\/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, 970-749-7017.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Cowboy Church,<\/strong> Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message at 7 p.m.<\/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 meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 970-565-8151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Diabetes support group,<\/strong> 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. Free. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 970-564-2275.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democratic Women meeting,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m., The People\u2019s Place, 215 E. Main St. Details: Tulli Kerstetter, <a href=\"mailto:tgkaction@gmail.com\">tgkaction@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Central Committee,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, <a href=\"mailto:montezumagop@gmail.com\">montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or 970-565-2197.<\/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: Laura Taylor, 970-564-2276.<\/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: 970-516-1693.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Details: Cmdr. Tom Endres, 970-560-5242.<\/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> Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Lunch at noon; meeting at 12:30 p.m. 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 meeting,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. to noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: <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: 970-739-3385, 970-749-9682, 970-565-9836.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Second Tuesday\u2029Montezuma 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\">\u201cThe Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com or 818-469-0445.<\/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: 970-564-2146.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Second Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma Community Barn and Contra Dance,<\/strong> 3-5:30 p.m., through May, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W. Main St. Adults $10; students $5; family discount. No experience or partner needed. Details: Text 970-739-4383.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Third Tuesday\u2029Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter,<\/strong> for families with death of a child, 7 p.m., Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway. Details: Cherie at 970-565-6480 or Debbie at 970-565-4732.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Books \u2019n\u2019 Brews,<\/strong> free-range book club, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Brewery, 21 E. Main St. Share a book. Details: Eric Ikenouye, 970-564-4072.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: 970-565-3414.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Support group for Alzheimer\u2019s caregivers and dementia,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dementia Caregiver Support Group,<\/strong> 6-7 p.m., BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Details: 800-272-3900.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Literary Fridays,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.<\/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 meeting,<\/strong> Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach St. Social at 11:30 a.m., meeting at noon. Details: Facebook page @4CornersRW; Jan, 970-560-2197.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wound Care 360 Series,<\/strong> 5-6 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. RSVP: <a href=\"mailto:mhigman@swhealth.org\">mhigman@swhealth.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Last 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Beading Guild meeting,<\/strong> noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-529-0149.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Monday<\/div>\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 at 970-739-2344 or <a href=\"mailto:hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com\">hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com<\/a> or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or <a href=\"mailto:communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com\">communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Trivia,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St.<\/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 \u201cFour Corners Community Band\u201d on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cBeyond Mesa Verde Tour,<\/strong>\u201d 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., starting at Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Transportation. Cost: $75 for adults, $60 for ages 10-17; free for children younger than 10. Details: CrowCanyon.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Beginning Square Dance lessons,<\/strong> Jan. 21 through May 20, 7 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 970-739-3385, 970-749-9682 or 970-565-9836.<\/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: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\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 building, 420 N. Harrison St.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Public Library 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., Blondie\u2019s. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\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: 970-565-6088 or 565-7024.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cExcavation Site Tour,<\/strong>\u201d 10 a.m.-noon, beginning at Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Cost: $30 for adults; $25 for ages 10-17; free for children younger than 10. Details: CrowCanyon.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday and Thursday<\/div>\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<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, 970-564-4080, <a href=\"mailto:donnahicks42@yahoo.com\">donnahicks42@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/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, prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 970-565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Karaoke at Blondie\u2019s Trophy Room,<\/strong> 8 p.m. to midnight. Details: 970-739-4944.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting,<\/strong> noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 970-564-3144.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cAsk an Archaeologist,<\/strong>\u201d 3-4 p.m., Crow Canyon Connection at Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free.<\/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. Stress Balls, April 24. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday, March 13 \u2013 April 10<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Lenten Services,<\/strong> 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N. Dolores Road. Soup supper, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Thursday<\/div>\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.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance,<\/strong> 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 970-565-9855.<\/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: 970-799-2183.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cPueblo Perspectives,<\/strong>\u201d with Zuni Tribal member Dan Simplicio, 3-5 p.m. at the Crow Canyon Connection at Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free.<\/p>\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. Arbor Day\/Trees, April 25. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Master Gardener Classes,<\/strong> Jan. 31 to April 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a>.<\/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. to 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, Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Caf\u00e9, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m. Child care provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Simply A Course in Miracles,<\/strong> 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 970-946-2194 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\">Saturday, April 20<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Tree from Seed Planting Workshop,<\/strong> 1 to 2 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127. Free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Sunday, April 21<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Easter Sunrise Service,<\/strong> 7 a.m., Lewis Grange No. 406, County Road W, just east of U.S. Highway 491. Details: 562-4476.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, April 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Remembering Rwanda \u2013 Genocide and Reconciliation slideshow by Chuck Haspels,<\/strong> 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Saturday,<\/strong> April 27<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bill Lipe,<\/strong> Ph. D., and Mary Weahkee, assistant archaeologist for New Mexico, 1 p.m., Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, 27501 Colorado Highway 184. Details: SCCA at <a href=\"mailto:swcocanyons@gmail.com\">swcocanyons@gmail.com<\/a> or 970-560-1643. Free.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cookbook Giveaway and Exchange,<\/strong> noon to 3 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127. Free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, May 11<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Kids Nature Tour \u2013 Ute Mesa Verde Birding Festival,<\/strong> 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., The Nature Center at Butler Corner, 20503 County Road 31, Dolores. Pre-register by phone at 565-1151, ext 14, or online at <a href=\"\">www.cortezculturalcenter.org\/events\/birding-festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, May 16<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Low Stress Livestock clinic with Whit Hibbard,<\/strong> 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave., Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/besthorsepractices.com\/whit-hibbard-low-stress-livestock-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.besthorsepractices.com\/whit-hibbard-low-stress-livestock-clinic<\/a>. Contact Tim McGaffic at 808-936-5749 or <a href=\"mailto:tim@timmcgaffic.com\">tim@timmcgaffic.com<\/a>. Cost: $250.<\/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: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Judy Bryan at 970-739-9994.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third and Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">K9 Search &amp; Rescue Team meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 970-882-4746.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bright Babies,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Infants and caregivers invited. A 30-minute program with stories, sensory play and signs. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.<\/p>\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: 970-882-4127.<\/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, 970-759-5669.<\/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 is $150. Details: Susan, 970-426-9902 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\">Bible studies,<\/strong> 6 p.m. at Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\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\">Dolores Farmers Market,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. No booth fee. Musicians welcome. Details: 970-882-4018.<\/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, 970-739-1049.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">American Sign Language Class,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free 8-week ASL course through Nov. 1. RSVP and details: 882-4127 or <a href=\"mailto:james.martin51@gmail.com\">james.martin51@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Unitarian Universalists meeting,<\/strong> 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 970-565-6173; fourcornersuu.org.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, April 27<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Sixth Annual Spring Hoedown,<\/strong> 5 to 11 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave. Live music, line dancing, delicious local food, costume contest and silent live auctions. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, 17 and under free. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montezumaschooltofarm.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.montezumaschooltofarm.org\/events<\/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: 970-533-7600 and eens.mancoslibrary.org\/<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\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: mancoslibrary.org; 970-533-7600, ext. 206; or <a href=\"mailto:kgraf@mancoslibrary.org\">kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\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 storytime for ages birth through 6 years.<\/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: 970-533-7600.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Science Fridays,<\/strong> Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Kindergarten to grade 3, 10-11 a.m.; grades 4-5, 11 a.m.-noon. Details: 533-7600.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Durango<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday-Friday, April 28-29<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training,<\/strong> 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbine Center in Bodo Park, 281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100. Spots for 20 participants. Snacks provided. 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