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Saturday, February 4, 2012Cortez Cultural Center's 6th Annual Sweetheart Ball
Enjoy dinner, dancing, live music, and a show at the Cortez Cultural Center's Sweetheart Ball at the Cortez Elks Lodge on Saturday, February 4th. Ticket sales and auction proceeds benefit the Cortez Cultural Center, promoting art, culture, education, and science for our community. Call 970-565-1151 for more information.Saturday, February 4, 2012
Durango Snowdown
Durango hosts their annual winter celebration "Snowdown" February 1st through 5th. This year's theme is "Once Upon a Snowdown" where fairy tales come true! For more information and a full schedule of events, go to snowdown.org.Saturday, February 4, 2012
Candidate meet and greet
Will Furse, candidate for Montezuma County District Attorney, and Tim Hunter, candidate for Montezuma County Commissionner, will be holidng a "meet and greet" at the historic Bauer House in downtown Mancos on Saturday Feb 4 from 9:30 to noon. For more info contact Tim Hunter 749-3665.Saturday, February 4, 2012
Mardi Gras, Mancos-Style
Annual Mardi Gras Mancos-Style takes place Saturday, Feb. 4, starting at 6:00 pm, at the Historic Mancos Opera House. Live entertainment, silent auction, prizes for costumes, dinner served. Proceeds support restoration of the Mancos Opera House. For more information call 564-9550.Monday, February 6, 2012
Energy Workshop at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center on Monday February 6th
Colorado State University will hold a workshop on renewable energy at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center on Monday, February 6th from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Presenters will discuss energy audits, solar power applications, small hydropower generation, and the feasibility of biodiesel reactors for home or farm use. Call 970-562-4255 or email abdel.berrada@colostate.edu for more information.Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Independent Film Series at the Cortez Public Library
The Cortez Public Library is showing the independent film "Karen Cries on the Bus” on February 7th at 7:00 PM. This Columbian film follows a woman leaving her husband after 10 years, as she goes out into Bogata with no money, friends, or job, then takes her first steps toward independence and self-discovery.Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Susan Ryan of Crow Canyon discusses Albert Porter Pueblo Research
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society will present Susan Ryan to discuss The Albert Porter Pueblo Research Project on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 PM at the Cortez Cultural Center. Susan will summarize research at the Albert Porter great house and community, focusing on social differentiation and how the great house fits into the Chaco regional system.Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Film: Hooked on Growth
Great Old Broads for Wilderness and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center present a free showing of “Hooked on Growth,” a feature-length film about the consequences of society’s addiction to growth. Showing February 7th at 6:30 pm, at the Fort Lewis Chemistry building, room 130. Call 385-9577 for details.Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Eliot Lipp
Electronic music artist Eliot Lipp will perform at The Abbey Theater in Durango on Wednesday, February 8th at 9pm. More information is a abbeytheater.com.Wednesday, February 8, 2012
AgRoundtable
The Montezuma County AgRoundtable invites anyone interested in learning about, or becoming involved with, the Ag Roundtable, to a meeting at the Mancos Public Library. They will present findings from the 2010 pilot project at the Mancos Public Library on Wednesday February 8th beginning at 6:30 pm..Friday, February 10, 2012
Pinon Project Annual Fundraiser
The Pinon Project's sixth annual "Family Comedy Club" fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 10th, at 7 pm at Montezuma-Cortez High School. Tickets can be purchased at the Pinon Project at 300 Elm or at the door. For more information call 564-1195.Friday, February 10, 2012
Emmitt Nershi Band
The Emmitt Nershi Band will play forward-thinking modern bluegrass at the Abbey Theater in Durango on Friday, February 10th at 9pm. More information is at abbeytheater.com.Saturday, February 11, 2012
Four Corners Community Band Concert
The Four Corners Community Band will play a concert with the San Juan College Concert Band on February 11, at 3:00 p.m., in the Little Theatre, 4601 College Boulevard, in Farmington. This concert is an event of the 2012 New Mexico Centennial celebration. For more information, visit www.fourcornerscommunityband.com or call Sue, at 564-1245.Saturday, February 11, 2012
Robby Overfield Trio
Blending the art of storytelling and genuine lyrics, The Robby Overfield Trio will perform at The Summit in Durango on Saturday, February 11th. More information can be found at durangosummit.com.Friday, February 17, 2012
Soups of the World
Grace's kitchen is sponsoring "Soups of the World," a dinner fundraiser for the Bridge Emergency Shelter, on February 17th at 6 pm. The dinner features soups from all regions of the world: Asia, Europe, Africa, the Navajo Nation, and Mexico, as well as a dessert auction. Call 565-7865 for tickets and more information.ONGOING EVENTS
Saturday, April 23, 2011 to Saturday, April 24, 2012New Marijuana Anonymous Meeting in Cortez
A new Marijuana Anonymous group has formed in Cortez. Meetings take place Saturday mornings at 10:00am at Southwest Memorial Hospital in the conference room next to the gift shop. Anyone who thinks they have a problem with marijuana is welcome to attend.Monday, July 4, 2011 to Monday, July 5, 2012
KSJD Board Meetings
The KSJD Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of each month at the 6:30pm at the Cortez Library meeting room. Board and committee meetings are open to the public. For a full listing of committee meeting subjects and times, call 970-564-9727.Tuesday, July 12, 2011 to Tuesday, July 12, 2012
KSJD Board Meetings Open to Public
The Board of Directors of KSJD meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Cortez library meeting room. These meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 970-564-9727Friday, December 2, 2011 to Friday, March 30, 2012
Youth Theater Classes
If you're between 10 & 17 years old, and have always wanted to try your hand at acting or being behind the scenes, there will be a 12-week theater course on Fridays from 10am to noon at the Cortez Cultural Center. The final production will be March 30th. Call Lecil James at 565-1151 for more information.Wednesday, December 7, 2011 to Wednesday, February 16, 2012
Jobs for Seniors
SER Jobs For Progress, a US Department of Labor program, offers free workers to non-profit organizations or government agencies in exchange for assisting seniors 55 years and up in gaining job skills. The program is currently accepting applications in all Colorado counties. Call 970-385-3995 for more information.Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Wednesday, March 1, 2012
Fishin is Fun matching grants
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Is Fun program has matching funds available to municipalities, counties, angler groups, and parks and recreation departments working on community-based projects that will benefit anglers. Funds can be used for activities such as improving fish habitat, developing ponds and lakes, and improving access points. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2012. Details availabe at wildlife.state.co.us.Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to Wednesday, March 8, 2012
Sneffels Half Loop race
On March 10 the San Juan Hut Systems is hosting the Sneffels Half Loop, a 34-mile backcountry ski race, hut to hut, from Last Dollar Pass to Ouray. They are currently looking for both racers and volunteers. Go to www.sanjuanhuts.com or call (970) 626-3033 for more information.Thursday, January 26, 2012 to Thursday, February 23, 2012
Making Money Work For You
A workshop called "Making Money Work For You" is being offered by The Pinon Project in Cortez. This free, 5 week, 10 hour class is a basic financial literacy program covering financial goal setting, credit and debt, insurance and creating a spending and savings plan. More information is at thepinonproject.orgWednesday, February 1, 2012 to Wednesday, February 28, 2012
Cortez public library display
The Cortez public library wants you to know about their display of African baskets and trade goods, showing in the library until February 29th. The library is located at 202 North Park Street.Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Cortez Public Library's Art Display
Father and son artists, Paul and Justin Dodson, are displaying their acrylic and oil paintings on the wall at the Cortez Public Library. This show will be up until the end of February. The library is located at 202 N. Park St. and may be reached by calling 970-565-8117.Thursday, February 2, 2012 to Thursday, February 29, 2012
NEW Cortez Public Library's Children's Storytimes
Starting in February, the Cortez Public Library will be offering Storytime for pre-schoolers on both Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. There will be no craft on Thursdays.Thursday, February 2, 2012 to Thursday, February 24, 2012
