Jun 09 Tuesday
On Tuesday, June 9th from 5:30pm The Sunflower Theatre in association with The Quivira Coalition and Friends will screen “All About a Bird: 1000 Acts of Restoration”.
The second episode of the "Thinking Like Water" series highlights the endangered Gunnison Sage Grouse and how people pull together to save this unique bird. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jun 06 Saturday
On Saturday, June 6th between 3:00 and 5:00pm, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Poetry Workshop titled "A Place We Call Home".
Drawing on the work of Indigenous poets and other writers, Inaugural Poet Laureate of Durango, Esther Belin, will assist participants to generate their own poems celebrating the places that shape and sustain us.
Jun 03 Wednesday
On Wednesday, June 3rd from 11:00am, The Mancos Conservation District is hosting two back-to-back workshops for interested community members at Fozzie's Farm in Lewis.
Participants can learn about noxious weed and pest identification and then learn about management practices. Lunch from Mona Makes is included for registered participants.
Health Without Barriers is a 6-week family wellness program for families with teens ages 11-19. The whole family is invited to participate, with siblings of all ages welcome.
Classes will begin at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School from Wednesday June 3rd at 5:30pm.
Further information and registration are available by calling Elvia on (970) 286 1866
Dolores River Brewery hosts Trivia Night every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm.
Teams of one to six people are welcome to test their knowledge among fellow trivia lovers.
Kelly's Kitchen will serve chicken katsu, pulled pork, and grilled cheese from 4:00 to 8:00pm.
Cortez Recreation Center will be hosting an Adult Co-Ed Sand Volleyball League on Wednesdays beginning June 17th.
All skill levels are welcome. The silver league is for casual, recreational players while the gold league is more competitive.
Teams of at least four players can register by June 5th by calling 970 564 4080.
On Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00pm, Dolores Public Library will host an immersive author talk with Durango author, Scott Graham.
Scott will talk about and debut his new book, "Great Sand Dunes Massacre". Refreshments will be provided.
Jun 04 Thursday
Mancos Common Press are offering hands-on printmaking classes through June 25.
Classes will vary from screen printing and etching to experimental and beginner-friendly workshops,
Further information and registration are available mancoscommonpress.org.
Every Thursday at 9:00am, Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum invite volunteer gardeners to come lend a hand in keeping the gardens at the center looking their best.
No experience is necessary other than a love of plants.
Further information is available by calling 970 882 5600.
Throughout June, The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will host an exhibition inspired by the music and musicians of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
The event will feature numerous artists and a variety of mediums will be represented.
Further information is available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com
The Montezuma Civic Hub is hosting a new series called Finding Common Ground: Skills for Working Across Differences at the Cortez Public Library. The series runs monthly through December, covering topics like listening, bridging divides, and engaging across differences. Sessions take place from noon to 1 pm and include lunch.