Community Calendar

On Mondays from April 6th to May 4th, The Sunflower Theatre will continue to advance budding improv artists with Improv 301 classes.

Beginning at 7:00pm, these classes are intended for those who have already attended the Improv 201 class.

Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org

The First United Methodist Church will host sessions for caregivers every third Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm. These meetings are intended to provide support from other caregivers that are also on the journey of caring for a loved one.

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.

From Tuesday, April 7th until Wednesday, April 15th, Health Without Barriers will host a six week wellness program in Mancos for teens aged eleven to nineteen.

This program will include health education, cooking and nutrition classes and stress coping skills.

Dates, times and further information are available by calling Elvia on 970-286-1866.

Cortez Recreation Center will be hosting an Adult Co-Ed Kickball League on Tuesdays at 6:00pm beginning May 5th.

All skill levels are welcome and teams of nine must register by May 1st.

Further information and registration are available by calling 970-564-4080 or visiting the rec center to register.

The Cortez City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at City Hall on Roger Smith Ave. starting at 7pm.

On Wednesday, April 22nd Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance is seeking volunteers for an Earth Day clean-up along Road G.

This cleanup is in partnership with Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Battle Rock Charter School, & Osprey Packs. The event kicks off at 9:00am at Battle Rock School and runs until 12:00pm. Further information and registration are available at swcocanyons.org

On Wednesday, April 22nd, Osprey Packs and other local organizations are seeking volunteers to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a local clean up.

Clean up options are Road G near Cortez or the Take Out Beach in Dolores. Trash bags and gloves are available at various pick up sites.

Further information and registration are available at squirrelcongress.com/earth-day

The Turquoise Art Gallery in Cortez will host an exhibition of paintings by artist Bobbe Jones throughout April. Many of the pieces will focus on the theme of birds.

Further information and opening times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

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.