{"id":95752,"date":"2019-02-04T15:19:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T22:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-8\/"},"modified":"2019-02-04T15:19:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T22:19:47","slug":"community-calendar-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-8\/","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=3c8a5749-338e-4048-84c7-f0bdc8d9899c&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=3c8a5749-338e-4048-84c7-f0bdc8d9899c&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=3c8a5749-338e-4048-84c7-f0bdc8d9899c&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=3c8a5749-338e-4048-84c7-f0bdc8d9899c&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=\"1300\" height=\"902\" alt=\"Thursday, Feb. 7&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\u201cKilimanjaro: Climbing Africa\u2019s Highest Peak When You\u2019re Past Your Peak,\u201d with Missy Rodey and Debby Malcom, 7 p.m., Room 130, Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Thursday, Feb. 7&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\u201cKilimanjaro: Climbing Africa\u2019s Highest Peak When You\u2019re Past Your Peak,\u201d with Missy Rodey and Debby Malcom, 7 p.m., Room 130, Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Missy Rodey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Feb. 6<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">San Juan Basin Beef Symposium,<\/strong> all day at Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 301 U.S. Highway 160. Registration, 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.; speakers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Beef Quality Assurance Training, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $25. Register: eventbrite.com. 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\">Thursday, Feb. 7<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Alphabet Soup family support group,<\/strong> 6-7:30 p.m., Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St. Details: 970-564-1195 or <a href=\"mailto:mtevault@pinonproject.org\">mtevault@pinonproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">A Lasting Legacy: Estate and Succession Planning for Farm and Ranch Families,<\/strong> 3-8 p.m., Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 301 U.S. Highway 160. Cost: $30, with dinner. 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\">\u201cMovement and Migration: Pueblo Peoples Connection to Place,<\/strong>\u201d a presentation by Theresa Pasqual and the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St. Details: 505-269-4475.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Feb. 8<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Physician Relations Regional Lecture Series,<\/strong> \u201cRecognition &amp; Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea,\u201d 6-8 p.m., Southwest Health Atrium, 1311 N. Mildred Road. For health professionals. Dinner. Details: 970-564-2692.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Feb. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Animal Art Works art show and sale,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., The Farm Bistro, 34 W. Main St. Benefits humane societies. Cost: $10. Details: <a href=\"mailto:artjuicestudio@gmail.com\">artjuicestudio@gmail.com<\/a> and 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association meeting,<\/strong> all day, Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Morning session with government officials, 9 a.m.; dinner at noon; business meeting at 1 p.m.; steak dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. Costs: $30 for banquet; $5 for dance. Details: Lynelle Brumley, 970-565-1972.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meeting,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Jack Schuenemeyer talks to school board members and the public about school funding. Details: Eleanor Kuhl at 970-564-0708.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Feb. 11<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Local author Jim Mischke presents \u201cThe Raven and the Dove,<\/strong>\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Memoir of Vietnam war. Free, with refreshments. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Tuesday, Feb. 12<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cAlienation: Causes and Impacts in the 21st Century,<\/strong>\u201d 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Feb. 15<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raven Narratives live storytelling,<\/strong> 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Theme is \u201cLove.\u201d Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets and details: www.ravennarrativestickets.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Terry Wells and Lee Bartley\u2019s \u201cLove Songs,<\/strong>\u201d 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free, with refreshments. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Feb. 21<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society board meeting,<\/strong> 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. All welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Friday, Feb. 22<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Deadline for $1,<\/strong>000 Montezuma County Sheriff\u2019s Office scholarship for local high-schoolers. Details: Cindy Ramsay, 564-4968 and www.montezumasheriff.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Author Ron Cooper presents \u201cIt\u2019s My Trail,<\/strong> Too: A Comanche Indian\u2019s Journey on the Cherokee Trail of Tears,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free, with refreshments. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\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. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Live music with Rob Webster,<\/strong> 7\u201311 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, March 20<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cottage Foods,<\/strong> 8:30 a.m. to noon, 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\">Food Safety Works,<\/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<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<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., cafeteria, Southwest Memorial Hospital. Free. For Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 970-564-2352.<\/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 cafeteria. 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<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\">\u201cThe Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com or 970-565-7739.<\/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 Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings,<\/strong> 7 p.m., various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 970-882-7360.<\/p>\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, 970-564-1576.<\/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\">Free Supermarket Tours,<\/strong> noon to 1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. Learn about food labels, healthy choices, food budgets. RSVP and details: 970-564-2275.<\/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<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 under 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 under 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. Make Cocoa and Cookie Mixes, Jan. 30; Slime, Feb. 6; Shrinky Dink Valentines, Feb. 13; Make a vinyl LP bowl, Feb. 20; Movie \u201cBecause of Winn-Dixie,\u201d Feb. 27. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/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. Groundhog Day, Jan. 31; Penguins, Feb. 7; Valentine\u2019s Day\/Hearts, Feb. 14; Dental Health (With Betsy Holman of DentaQuest), Feb. 21; Favorite Author\/Illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, Feb. 28. 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.<\/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\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\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 Thursday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">K9 Search &amp; Rescue Team meeting,<\/strong> 7:30 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\">First Saturday<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Mancos<\/em><\/p>\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. 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