Community Calendar

Cortez Public Library will host an event featuring Chris Hinton on Monday, August 18th at 5:00pm.

Chris, a viral social media influencer, will present his latest book, "Who's Talking."

With over 215,000 followers on TikTok, Chris has shared valuable insights into emotional intelligence and he also serves as a coach, speaker, and educator in this field.

All proceeds from the sale of his book will be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

The Pinon Project will host, "Circle of Mothers", every Monday from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These meetings will allow mothers to connect and support each other.
Further information is available from Francelia by calling 505-408-0714.

Stretch and Strength is an exercise class is for people with Parkinson's Disease and their care givers. It is held weekly on a Tuesday at 11 am at The Heart and Core Yoga Studio at 720 East Main Street, Cortez.
More information is online at parkinsonrockies.org/exercise.

The Pinon Project will host The Incredible Years Advanced Parenting Class every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
This class is for parents and caregivers of children aged from 2 to 10 years. Participants will learn interpersonal skills, anger management and problem solving.
Further information is available by calling Lorenzo on 970 570 5870.

The First United Methodist Church will host sessions for caregivers every third Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm. These meeting are intended to provide support from other caregivers that are also on the journey of caring for a loved one. Topics discussed will include strategies for self-care, understanding and working with brain change and forms of dementia, dealing with the grief of change, and supporting your health and well-being.

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.

Cortez Public Library will host local author, Mark Stevens on Tuesday, August 19th at 5:00pm.

Mark will present his latest book, "No Lie Lasts Forever".

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, The Sunflower Theatre will host Improv Comedy Jams. Beginning at 6:00pm, these classes are intended to suit total beginners and those of an intermediate level.
Instructed by the Sunflower Theatre's Director, Sarah Syverson, participants will learn new improv skills and find their authentic comedic selves.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

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.

Cortez Cultural Center will host Susanne Bryant of Los Miramontes Lavender Farm on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:00pm.

Susanne will share how to plant a tea garden and forage for edible flowers.