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

On Tuesday, April 14th between 9:00am and noon, The Bureau of Land Management will host a guided plant walk at Sand Canyon near Cortez.

Led by Marian Rohman, author of "Plants of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument", participants will observe native plants in the field while learning identification techniques, seasonal patterns, and ecological relationships.

Further information and registration are available at swcocanyons.org/events

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.

On Tuesday, April 14th at 5:00pm Cortez Public Library will host a workshop on estate planning with Karina Gerrero from Foundational Wealth Partners.

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.

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

On Wednesday, April 15 at 4:00pm, Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will host a presentation by Aaron Watson on International Dark Sky Park Certification.

Attendees will learn what it takes for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument to earn International Dark Sky Park certification.

Four Corners Writers will host a workshop every third Wednesday at the Zu Gallery from 6:00 to 7:30pm.
This is open to all writers regardless of genre or experience level and will allow attendees to learn more about the craft and business of writing.