Jan 23 Friday
The Sunflower Theatre will screen, "The Last Class" on Friday, January 23rd at 7:00pm.
This acclaimed documentary depicts Robert Reich, economist, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, and one of America’s most passionate educators as he teaches his final semester after a remarkable forty year career at UC Berkeley.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jan 30 Friday
The Sunflower Theatre will play host to the World Ride Movie Night on Friday, January 30th from 7:00pm.
The evening will feature a lineup of powerful women’s mountain biking films that highlight resilience, community, and the transformative joy of riding.
Following the screenings, there will be a panel discussion featuring three women whose experience in cycling, outdoor advocacy, and community building bring depth and insight to the themes reflected in the films.
Jan 31 Saturday
The Sunflower Theatre will host a Cabin Fever Dance Party with Afrobeatniks on Saturday, January 31st from 7.30pm.
Afrobeatniks are a six-piece band who bring deep Afrobeat grooves, pulsing rhythms, and dance energy.
Kids 12 and under go free but after 9:00pm, the evening becomes an ages 21 plus event.
Jan 19 Monday
The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.
For more information, call 970-565-4310.
The Mont Lookout Grange in Mancos is hosting a Martin Luther King Junior breakfast on Monday, January 19th from 8:00am.
This annual event is hosted at the Grange to honor community and history, and will include an organic and local breakfast for neighbors to meet and share.
The Sunflower Theatre will offer a four week line dancing class beginning Monday, February 2nd at 6:30pm.
Tutored by classically trained dance instructor, Hattie Miller, this class offers attendees the chance to learn some moves along to country and retro music whilst having a lot of fun. No experience or partner is required.
Jan 20 Tuesday
Stretch and Strength is an exercise class for people with Parkinson's Disease and their care givers. It is held weekly on a Tuesday at 11 am at The Heart and Core Yoga Studio at 720 East Main Street, Cortez.More information is online at parkinsonrockies.org/exercise.
Cortez Integrated Healthcare hosts a peer-led addiction recovery support group every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Participants will learn practical recovery tools in a supportive, non-12-step environment.
The Pinon Project will host a 12 week course called the "Incredible Years Parenting Program" each Tuesday starting at 5:30pm at The Treehouse Early Learning Center in North Elm Street.
Participants will learn parenting skills. Dinner and childcare are provided.
Registrations can be made at (970) 570 5555.
The Montezuma-Cortez Girls varsity basketball team has a home non-conference game versus Montrose on Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30p.
The Zu Gallery in Cortez will host a writing circle with Sabina Modeste on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00pm.
All skill levels are welcome and this event is open to all whether you're into poetry, short stories, or just love putting words on paper.
No experience is necessary, and attendees are invited to bring their notebook or laptop and an open mind.
Further information is available at zugallery.com
The Montezuma-Cortez School District will hold their monthly Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, January 20th, starting at 6pm, in at the District's administration building at 400 N. Elm Street. Find the agenda at cortez.k12.co.us.
The Cortez City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at City Hall on Roger Smith Ave. starting at 7pm.