{"id":96107,"date":"2019-01-20T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T04:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-9\/"},"modified":"2019-01-20T21:00:18","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T04:00:18","slug":"community-calendar-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-9\/","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=669e9bed-d465-4528-a6a1-894519d07d4e&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=669e9bed-d465-4528-a6a1-894519d07d4e&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=669e9bed-d465-4528-a6a1-894519d07d4e&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=669e9bed-d465-4528-a6a1-894519d07d4e&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=\"1686\" alt=\"Wednesday, Jan. 23&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Last Stand of the Pack, a discussion about reintroducing the wolf to Colorado, with authors Andrew Gulliford and Tom Wolf, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Based on their edited version of Arthur Carhart\u2019s book \u201cLast Stand of the Pack.\u201d Free. Refreshments available. Books available for sale and autographs. Details: 970-565-8117.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Wednesday, Jan. 23&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Last Stand of the Pack, a discussion about reintroducing the wolf to Colorado, with authors Andrew Gulliford and Tom Wolf, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Based on their edited version of Arthur Carhart\u2019s book \u201cLast Stand of the Pack.\u201d Free. Refreshments available. Books available for sale and autographs. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/span><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, Jan. 22<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Cortez<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Chicken Noodle Soup canning class,<\/strong> 5:30-7 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Cost: $10 per person. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Jan. 23<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cLast Stand of the Pack,<\/strong>\u201d a discussion about reintroducing the wolf to Colorado, with authors Andrew Gulliford and Tom Wolf, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Based on their edited version of Arthur Carhart\u2019s book \u201cLast Stand of the Pack.\u201d Free. Refreshments available. Books available for sale and autographs. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">AgrAbility Workshop,<\/strong> 8:30 a.m. to noon, Pueblo Community College Southwest, 33057 U.S. Highway 160. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Thursday, Jan. 24<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Auditions for Southwest Singers\u2019 2019 season,<\/strong> 6 p.m., the First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Potential members should come prepared with a piece of their choice. Season includes regular concerts and a performance at the Ag Expo in March. Details: 560-8930, 562-4476.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Sounds of the Cortez Farmers Market,<\/strong> a concert with Last Nickel, Ranger Rick and the Swamp Things, The Lindells, and Donny Johnson, 2 p.m., Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. Cost: $10 at the door. Details: swcoloradoconcerts.org or 970-882-1284 or 970-739-8508.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Wednesday, Feb. 6<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">36th Annual San Juan Basin Beef Symposium,<\/strong> registration 8:30-9 a.m., speakers 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Beef Quality Assurance Training, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 301 U.S. Highway 160. Cost: $25 per person with lunch and BQA included. Register at eventbrite.com. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/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> on how to negotiate your child\u2019s special education needs, 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 per person, with dinner. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/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 presented by Dr. Ann Halbower, Children\u2019s Colorado, 6-8 p.m., Southwest Health Atrium 1311 N. Mildred Road. For providers and allied health professionals. University offers continuing education credit to participants. Networking and 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. at The Farm Bistro, 34 W. Main St. Benefits Blackhat and For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane societies. Cost: $10 admission can be applied to purchase. Artist submission guidelines: <a href=\"mailto:artjuicestudio@gmail.com\">artjuicestudio@gmail.com<\/a>. 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, available to local high school students. Details: Cindy Ramsay, 564-4968, and www.montezumasheriff.org.<\/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: S30 per person. Register at eventbrite.com. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/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 per person. Register at eventbrite.com. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/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 per person. Register at eventbrite.com. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday-Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Free nondenominational silent meditation,<\/strong> Johnson Building, 7 p.m., 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call 970-560-2822.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring,<\/strong> 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library for an appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Monday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montelores Early Childhood Council\u2019s monthly luncheon,<\/strong> 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110 in the Johnson Building, 925 S. Broadway. Public is invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 970-749-7017. Bring your beverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Southwest Cowboy Church,<\/strong> Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck at 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 meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m., the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 970-565-8151.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet,<\/strong> 7 p.m., the Southwest Memorial Physicians building, 20 S. Market St. Details: 970-882-4255 or mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Diabetes support group,<\/strong> 3:30-5 p.m., cafeteria, Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes. Share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, CDE, RDN, 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 meet,<\/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 at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Jan Gardner at <a href=\"mailto:montezumagop@gmail.com\">montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 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. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura Taylor, 970-564-2276.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Democrats meet,<\/strong> at The People\u2019s Place, 215 E. Main St. All are welcome. Details: 970-516-1693.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets,<\/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\">Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting,<\/strong> The Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/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\">The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets,<\/strong> 6 p.m., outdoor arena at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Montezuma County Historical Society\u2019s no-host luncheon,<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Ann Wilson Brown at 565-2747 for the meeting place.<\/p>\n<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., Mesa Verde Room at 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 monthly board of directors meets,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m. in the EMS Training Room at 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public is 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 meets,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 970-882-7360.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma County Republican Women meet,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 970-564-1576.\u2029Free estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Overview of estate planning issues, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney. RSVP at <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. A dietitian from Southwest Health System conducts a free supermarket tour to help explain food labels, healthy choices, food budgets. Space is limited. Call 970-564-2275 for the store location and to register.\u2029Second Sunday<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Montezuma Community Barn and Contra Dance,<\/strong> 3-5:30 p.m., through May at Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W. Main St. Adults $10; students $5; family rates available. No experience or partner needed. Regional musicians and dance callers. Details: Text 970-739-4383.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter,<\/strong> for Families Following the Death of a Child, 7 p.m., Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call 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> a free-range book club, 6:30 p.m., at Main Street Brewery, 21 E. Main St. No assigned books, just show up and share a recent favorite book and have a brew. Held by the Cortez Public Library and Main Street Brewery. Details: Eric Ikenouye, 970-564-4072.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 970-565-3414.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Caregiver\/advocate support group for Alzheimer\u2019s caregivers,<\/strong> dementia or chronic illness, 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Third Friday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Literary Fridays at the Library,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday, Jan. 8-29<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Basic Ag Marketing lunch &amp; Learn,<\/strong> noon to 2 p.m., Montezuma County Extension Office, 103 N. Chestnut St. Presented by Brent Young, CSU ag and business management. The schedule: cash markets and basis on Jan. 8; using the futures market to manage price risk on Jan. 15; using the options market to manage price risk on Jan. 22; price seasonality, selecting a broker, harvest market planning on Jan. 29 Cost: $5 each, with lunch. Details: 565-3123.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The 4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets,<\/strong> each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and social at the Shiloh Steakhouse. Meeting begins at noon. Details: Visit the Facebook page, @4CornersRW, or call Jan at 970-560-2197.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Wound Care 360 Series,<\/strong> presented by Jodi Harris (PT, CWS), 5-6 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road. RSVP to <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\">Free Family Law Post-order clinic,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One-on-one consulting on how to change or restrict parenting time, change or collect child support, relocate with children. Email <a href=\"mailto:jcuesta@colegalserve.org\">jcuesta@colegalserve.org<\/a> or call 800-521-6968.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Fourth Saturday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Beading Guild meets,<\/strong> noon in the Cortez Public Library conference room, 202 N. Park St. All skill levels and talents welcome. 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,<\/strong> a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email <a href=\"mailto:hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com\">hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com<\/a> or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email <a href=\"mailto:communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com\">communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<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. at First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Musicians who play at least at the high school level are welcome. Email <a href=\"mailto:4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com\">4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com<\/a> or visit \u201cFour Corners Community Band\u201d on Facebook. The band is supported in part by Onward! A Legacy Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cBeyond Mesa Verde Tour,<\/strong>\u201d 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Learn about the archaeological landscape beyond Mesa Verde National Park and the Chaco Phenomenon (A.D. 950\u20131150). Tour begins at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Transportation provided. Tickets are $75 for adults, $60 for youths ages 10-17, and free for children under 10. Details: CrowCanyon.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Beginning Square Dance lessons,<\/strong> by the Four Corners Dancers, 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. For an appointment, call 970-565-8117 or visit the library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets,<\/strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion building, 420 N. Harrison St.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Cortez Public Library\u2019s Family Entertainment Series,<\/strong> 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Open Mic,<\/strong> 7 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s. Details: 739-4944.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Bridge players needed,<\/strong> 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited, entry level and up. Mentors welcome. 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. Learn about the impact of the Chaco Phenomenon (A.D. 950\u20131150) and visit a working dig site. Tour begins at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for youths 10-17 and 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 Club,<\/strong> 6-7:30 a.m. Swim with coach Kevin Ketterer at the Cortez Rec Center. All levels welcome. Entry fee at rec center and $40 a month to CWD.<\/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. Exercise for strength and health. Cost: $4. Details: instructor Donna Hicks, 970-564-4080 or 435-705-3412, <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, centering 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 meets,<\/strong> noon at Shiloh, at 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. at the Crow Canyon Connection in the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Ask about the region\u2019s archaeological history. 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. Schedule coincides with the school district\u2019s early release Wednesdays. Free for students ages 8-12. In January: Line Dancing and Fun with Cork, Jan. 23; Make Cocoa and Cookie Mixes to Take Home, Jan. 30.<\/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. Schedule coincides with the school district\u2019s early release Wednesdays. Free for students ages 8-12. In February: 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., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">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 meetings,<\/strong> 8 p.m. at the Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave., at Montezuma Avenue and Chestnut Street. Details: 970-799-2183.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cPueblo Perspectives,<\/strong>\u201d with Crow Canyon cultural specialist and Zuni Tribal member Dan Simplicio, 3-5 p.m. at the Crow Canyon Connection in the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raising Readers Storytime,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. In January: Nursery Rhymes, Jan. 24; Groundhog Day, Jan. 31. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Raising Readers Storytime,<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. In February: 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., at various locations. Details: 970-565-3123, <a href=\"mailto:coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu\">coopext_montezuma@MaH.Colostate.edu<\/a> and montezumacounty.orglweb\/departmentslextension.<\/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 Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160, 2 miles east of the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. CR Caf\u00e9 at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m. Child care is provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Sunday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Unitarian Universalists meet,<\/strong> 11 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., Dolores. Eclectic topics relevant to everyone. Details: Darlene, 970-565-6173; fourcornersuu.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Simply A Course in Miracles,<\/strong> 4 p.m. A small group will focus on studying miracles. Venue depends on size of group. Details: 970-946-2194 or email <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\">Thursday, Jan. 24<\/div>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Dolores<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Winter Tales Lecture Series,<\/strong> \u201cArchaeology in Tanzania &amp; Kenya,\u201d with Kristin Kuckelman, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Crow Canyon archaeologist Kuckelman will address recent travels involving hominin excavations at Olduvai Gorge while camping on the Serengeti in Tanzania. She also studied paleoanthropology at Lake Turkana, Kenya, with the Leakey family, which included viewing the oldest stone tools ever recovered. Details: DoloresLibrary.org\/events or 882-4127.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Book talk with Curt Melliger,<\/strong> 1 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Cortez writer Curt Melliger reads from and talks about his new book, \u201cHeaven Here on Earth.\u201d Details: Doloreslibrary.org\/events or 882-4127.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">First Tuesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Mountain Quilters meet,<\/strong> 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Guests and visitors welcome. Details: www.doloresmountain quilters.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 meets at the Dog House,<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Join to learn about search and rescue, wilderness navigation, survival and more. Accepting applications; new member training begins soon. 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> at 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Infants and their caregivers are invited to 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\">Technology\/software help with Microsoft Word,<\/strong> email, digital pictures, etc. Free, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 970-882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets,<\/strong> 6:30\u20138:30 p.m., at K9 Search and Rescue in Dolores. Details: Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Dolores Rotary Club meets,<\/strong> 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Enjoy stories, camaraderie, and get involved in your local community on volunteer community projects. Attend a couple of meetings for free; 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 at Chapel on the Farm,<\/strong> 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Storytime program,<\/strong> 10-10:30 a.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Half-hour of storytelling, interactive songs, snack and a fun theme-based activity for preschoolers and their caregivers. Details: 882-4127.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Dolores Farmers Market,<\/strong> 4-7 p.m. in Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. No booth fees. 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 meets and follows 12-step traditions supporting sobriety,<\/strong> 7 a.m. at the Dolores Methodist Church 105 N. Eighth St. Enter through the front door to Fellowship Hall. Details: 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., 882-4127. Free 8-week ASL course through Nov. 1. In addition to communicating in sign language, instructor James Martin, who is deaf, will teach attendees about deaf culture. RSVPs appreciated. Details: <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 meet,<\/strong> 11 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., Dolores. Discussions on 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 at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 7-10 p.m. in the community meeting room. Details and schedule: 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 at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org; 970-533-7600, ext. 206; or email <a href=\"mailto:kgraf@mancoslibrary.org\">kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library,<\/strong> 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal storytime for ages birth through 6 years old.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Every Wednesday<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">After-school program for kids in grades 1-5,<\/strong> 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Explore art, science, stories, outdoor, and living skills activities. 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> at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Kindergarten-grade 3, 10-11 a.m. Grades 4-5, 11 a.m.-noon. In collaboration with The PowerHouse Science Center and Montezuma School to Farm Project. Details: 970-533-7600.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"mwc_headline2-18\">Durango<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Jan. 26<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">Indivisible Durango General Meeting,<\/strong> 10 a.m. to noon, Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third Ave. Free. Details: www.indivisibledurango.co and <a href=\"mailto:indivisibledurango@gmail.com\">indivisibledurango@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Monday, Feb. 4<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">\u201cAUKward Proposal: Evidence of a trans-Atlantic contribution to the Ice Age peopling of the Americas,<\/strong>\u201d by Bruce Bradley, 7 p.m., Room 130, Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College. He will also bring a collection of casts of pre-Clovis stone tools. Details: sjbas.org.<\/p>\n<div class=\"naviga-element naviga-subheadline1\">Saturday, Feb. 9<\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"mwc_calendar_text_comma\">The Vallecito Conservation Sporting Association Ice Fishing Tournament,<\/strong> at Vallecito Reservoir. Register 9-11 a.m. at the Vallecito Community Event Center, north end of the lake. Weigh-in is at 2:30 p.m. Fee is $35; kids 15 and under are free with a paying adult. Prizes start at $750. Details, Mark Strong, 970-553-1176.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday, Jan. 23&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Last Stand of the Pack, a discussion about reintroducing the wolf to Colorado, with authors Andrew Gulliford and Tom Wolf, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Based on their edited version of Arthur Carhart\u2019s book \u201cLast Stand of the Pack.\u201d Free. Refreshments available. 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