Community Calendar

On Friday, April 10th at 9:00am Marian Rohman, an experienced guide and volunteer with Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, will lead a walk exploring native plants in the Lower Sand Canyon area.

Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather conditions.

Further information and registration are available by calling
970-565-3123.

On Friday, April 10th at 11:00am Cortez Public Library is hosting a Mesa Verde Park Ranger.

Using illustrated images and an interactive story time, the ranger will tell kids traditional stories from the Puebloan people.

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.

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