Community Calendar

As part of their Teen Gaming Series, Cortez Public Library will host Teen Gaming Hour on Friday, April 10th at 2:00pm.

The event will feature Nintendo Switch games, snacks, and friendly competition.

Further information is available at cortezco.gov/library

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

Miller Middle School in Durango will host a Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 10th at 7:00pm.

This fundraising event supports and celebrates youth music programs.

On Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th The Sunflower Theatre will be screening a handpicked collection of world-class films that celebrate adventure, conservation, family, and culture through the lens of fly fishing.

Further information and screening times are available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am until 2:30pm, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Story Through Song Masterclass.

This dynamic acting-the-song masterclass is designed for performers who are ready to go deeper beyond technique and into truth. Tutored by Clown Sex Ed producer, Dallas Padoven and star, Zachary Chiero, this workshop will guide attendees in making bold, specific choices that bring their songs vividly to life.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am Mancos Conservation District are hosting their annual meeting featuring guest speaker, Steve Wolff, General Manager of the Southwestern Water Conservation District.

Steve, will give updates about the Colorado River negotiations and how our area may be impacted by different decisions.

On Saturday, April 11th at 1:00pm Cortez Makerspace will host an Introduction to Lightburn and Laser Engraving.

Attendees will learn the basic of setting up designs, working with different materials, and safely operating the laser.

Further information and registration are available at makerspace@fundamentalneeds.net

On Saturday, April 11th at 2:00pm, Montezuma Heritage Museum in Cortez will host Bill Harris for a presentation called "Traipsing Across the Colorado Plateau, Misadventures with Fred Blackburn".

Bill Harris and Fred Blackburn have spent more than four decades exploring the Colorado Plateau together. In this event, they will share stories from the field.

On Saturday, April 11th WildEdge Brewing Collective will celebrate its 9th Anniversary.

The doors will open at 3:00 pm with food specials, and a special anniversary beer release. Local band, State 38 will take to the the stage at 6:00pm for a musical celebration.

The Cortez Recreation Center, in partnership with TeamUp, hosts "Teen Hangout Nights" every second and fourth Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Teens can drop-in and enjoy an open gym, structured games, rock climbing, karaoke and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.