What’s Happening in the Cortez Region – The Journal

By Samuel A. Smith On Aug 20, 2022

Fort Lewis College professor Dr. Justin P. McBrayer will speak on “Political Misinformation and Democracy,” from his book “Beyond Fake News: Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation,” Sept. 22 at the Washington Public Library. Cortez.

CORTEZ

Saturday September 10

Montezuma County League of Women Voters monthly meeting, 10 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., Mancos. Co-sponsored by the Adult Services Division of the Mancos Public Library. The speaker is Constance Fox, MD, who will speak to highlights from the 102-year national, state and local history of the League of Women Voters. Details: ekuhl@frontier.net or (970) 533-7600.

Thursday September 22

“Political Misinformation and Democracy,” a discussion led by Fort Lewis College professor Dr. Justin P. McBrayer, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, the Cortez Public Library and Cortez Cultural Center. Details: ekuhl@frontier.net or (970) 565-8117.

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 21-24.

Garage Sale for the Love of Pets, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Montezuma County Fairgrounds, US Highway 160. Toll Free. Donations accepted on September 20 on site. Details: 970-565-7387, info@forpetssakehs.org, www.forpetssakehs.org.

Second Tuesday

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

Third Thursday

In-person dementia support group, starting 6 p.m. May 18 at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Meet outside for safety and social distancing. Bring a chair and a lunch bag. Details: (970) 529-2050.

Every other Tuesday

Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., 104 E. Main St. Details: 529-3597 or email turquoiseravenart@gmail.com.

Every other Wednesday

Red Dress/Cortez Four Corners MMIP Committee Meeting, 12-1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library Great Study Room, 202 N. Park St., and Zoom. Details: (612) 422-0791.

First and Third Thursday

Alphabet Soup Support Group Meeting, 6 p.m., The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caregivers, or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Babysitting available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or 564-1195.

First Friday

Makers on Market, 4-8 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Handmade crafts and crafts from local makers, craft beverages from the UpLIFT apprenticeship program, food and entertainment. Details for vendors and visitors: email becky@cortezculturalcenter.org.

American Veterans with Disabilities, Chapter 44, Lindsay-Geer Monthly Meeting, 12:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway.

Every Monday-Saturday

Conservator Grounds, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 40 E. Main St. Pop in for coffee, friendship, conversations and outreach. All welcome. Details: 560-6643.

Every Monday

Square Dance Class with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m., Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.

A 13-week Grief Share counseling group, at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at First Baptist Church of Cortez, 100 N. Market St., beginning June 6. The workbook costs $25. Information: 970-739-0452

Every Tuesday

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m., Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. The league is a group of local artists who come together to paint, share ideas, give demonstrations and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: 720-448-0418.

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veterans, and experts. Coffee and snacks offered with light camaraderie. Participants must be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: 565-7024 or 565-6088.

Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: 602-505-0308 or aadams@scyclists.org.

Practical Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Learn how to do something cool, weird and/or practical. The wine bar will be open.

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

Each Wednesday

Computer and Technology Help, 3:30-5 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. http://www.cortezlibrary.com/.

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education Classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Kindergarten through eighth grade. Love and praise Jesus, learn Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: 565-7308, extension 102.

Every Thursday

Youth Leadership Council, 6-8:30 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to high school students in Montezuma County.

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

Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Starts Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: 565-3557.

Weekly board game night, 7-9 p.m., ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St.

Every Friday

Mother Goose on the Loose Program, 10 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., beginning June 3. Details: 970-565-8117.

TOPS Weight Loss Meeting, 10:45 a.m. weigh-in, 11:30 a.m. meeting, City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone is welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.com.

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

Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m., virtual. 7-17 years old. Free. Details: Landon, 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.

Every Saturday

Red Dress Awareness and Action Events, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the corner of Main St. and Mildred Rd. Details: (612) 422-0791.

Every Sunday

The Cortez Library Radio Show, 3:30-4 p.m., ksjd.org/#stream/0 or stations 90.5 FM or 91.5 FM. Join Mrs. Laura as she reads.

DOLORES

Saturday August 13

Escalante Days 5K, 8 a.m., Flanders Park, 420 Central Ave. $30 adult, $15 youth. https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Dolores/EscalanteDays5K.

Montezuma County League of Women Voters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Friday August 19

Dolores Mountain Quilters’ 2022 Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Featuring the works of over 100 quilters. Admission: $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Details: doloresmountainquilters.org.

Saturday August 20

Dolores Mountain Quilters’ 2022 Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Featuring the works of over 100 quilters. Admission: $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Details: doloresmountainquilters.org.

Friday August 26

Iam Music Fest, 4 p.m., 311 Central Ave.. Tickets: $15, $20, $30. Day 1 of the two-day festival next to the Dolores River Brewery. Twelve bands. Details: (970) 799-7450, iamjesse@iammusic.us, https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/dolores-festival/.

Saturday August 27

Iam Music Fest, 4 p.m., 311 Central Ave.. Tickets: $15, $20, $30. Day 2 of the two-day festival next to the Dolores River Brewery. Twelve bands. Details: (970) 799-7450, iamjesse@iammusic.us, https://iammusicfest.us/tc-events/dolores-festival/.

Tuesdays

Qigong with Kristina Umberger, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Call 882-4127 to register.

Wednesdays

Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

Fridays

Spanish Conversation Hour with Senor Carlos, 10-11:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave.

First Tuesday

Dolores Mountain Quilters Meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit of 50 people. RSVP guests: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.

Second Thursday

Book Club, 10-11 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127.

Third Saturday

Comedy Nights, 7 p.m., Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. $15 presale through ComicUprising.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door.

MANCOS

Saturday September 10

Mondays

Ballroom dancing class, 3-8 p.m., Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.

Thursdays

Brown’s Good Eats: Greek Gyros, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Teen Lounge, 4-5:30 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.

All other Sundays

Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m., Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

Every other Friday

Kelly’s Kitchen, Fenceline Cider, 141 S. Main St.

Every second Tuesday

Free Montezuma County Legal Clinic, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Call 533-7600 to register.

FARMINGTON

Every other Wednesday

Painting with Class, 6 p.m., Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. $30. All supplies included.

Wednesdays

Toddler Playdate, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., E3 Children’s Museum, 302 N. Orchard Ave.

Brown Bag Birding, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Animas Park near Browning Parkway.

Trivia at Traegers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd.

Tuesdays

Growers Market, 4-6 p.m., Farmington Museum and Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St.

Thursdays

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

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