Community Calendar

On Friday, April 24th, Bears Ears Partnership will host a gathering of Indigenous regional artists who will be selling their work in an outdoor courtyard at the Bears Ears Education Center in Bluff, Utah.

This event will run from 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Hospice of Montezuma is offering a weekly men’s discussion group on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The group is open to men who want a supportive space to talk about what’s been on their minds and hear different perspectives. For more information, call Derek Streeter at 970-565-4400.

Pueblo Community College will be running a Construction Class on Fridays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00pm at The Makerspace in Cortez.

These classes will run until May 9th.

Attendees will learn core basic construction skills. Further information is available by calling 970 564 6238

On Friday, April 24th at 7:00pm, The Sunflower Theatre will play host to The Spring Fling Drag show.

Hosted by Aria Pettyone, this over 21s event promises where glitter meets heart, where performance meets pure freedom, and where community takes center stage.

Spring Fling Drag Show is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of self-expression, artistry, and the beautiful diversity of our Southwest Colorado community.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Saturday, April 25th from 9:00am until 12:00pm, Zuma Bike Ranch are offering a high speed cornering clinic for mountain bikers.

This training will allow bikers to take their cornering to the next level and learn the concepts and skills involved whilst gaining better control, speed and flow.

Further information is available at zumabikeranch.com

On Saturday, April 25th at 1:00pm Cortez Makerspace invite the public to discover the art of silversmithing.

This jewelry making workshop for beginners age 12 and up offers the chance to learn the fundamentals of crafting unique pieces.

Spaces are limited so registration is required by emailing makerspace@fundamentalneeds.net

The Sunflower Theatre will host School Community Youth Collaborative on Saturday, April 25th at 1:30pm for another Family Movie Fundraiser.

This time the movie being screened is Zootopia. The film follows the rabbit, Judy Hopps, a rookie police officer, and the fox, Nick Wilde, a con artist, as they work together to uncover a conspiracy involving the disappearance of predators.

Further information and booking are available at sunflowertheatre.org

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

Every Sunday afternoon from 3:00pm, The Odd Cat Bookstore in Dolores will host a writing group.

This casual event will typically feature a writing prompt followed by twenty minutes of writing and then a sharing session. Some afternoons will feature a local writer.

Further information can be found at The Odd Cat Bookstore Facebook page.

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.