Community Calendar

The Dolores Public Library will host a Song Circle guided by Jan Estep on Saturday, March 25th, at 1:00pm. No prior knowledge of lyrics, melodies, or how to read sheet music is necessary to participate. Jan will lead vocal warmups and then singing will be in the oral tradition of call and response.

The La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Montezuma Land Conservancy, and the Old Fort Farm at Hesperus are hosting a series of community listening sessions to discuss barriers and opportunities to land access in Southwest Colorado. Listening sessions are scheduled to take place in Cortez on March 27th, Towaoc on April 3rd, Mancos on April 11th, Durango on April 17th, and Ignacio on April 24th. Details on times and places for each of these events is online at lposc.org/events.

The Cortez Adult Education Center is seeking volunteers to tutor students in math and English as a second language. Training and materials are provided. Call 970-564-7004 or email jjensen@cortezadulted.org for more information.

The Dolores Public Library will host Qi Gong classes guided by Kristina Umberger on Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11:00am. Qi Gong is the practice of working with one's chi, or life force energy, using imagery, movement, and conscious breath.

The Dolores Public Library will host Anime Day for students ages 13 to 17 on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30pm. A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is required, permission slips are available at the library.

Mending Wounded Hearts Talking Circles will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the Cortez Cultural Center. These meetings are for anyone working through grief, trauma, and unresolved relationships. Online accessibility is also available. More information is online at swcahec.org/indigenous-wellbriety-program.

The Dolores Public Library will host a Qi Gong class with live music and a meditative sound bath on Wednesday, March 29th, at 5:30pm. This class will be in lieu of Community Yoga. Space is limited, interested participants can call 970-882-4127 to register.

The Dolores Public Library will host community yoga on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Participants should call 970-882-4127 to register.

The Four Corners Community Band will perform their spring concert "A Night at the Movies" on Wednesday, March 29th, at 7:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Cortez. Featuring music from Star Wars, James Bond, The Sound of Music, and other movies. More information is available by emailing 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or on Facebook @4CCBand.

Birds of Play will perform Americana and bluegrass at the Mancos Opera House on Wednesday, March 29th, at 7:00pm. More information and tickets are available online at birdsofplaymusic.com