Community Calendar

Grace’s Kitchen is accepting donations and sign-ups for its annual Community Thanksgiving Take-Out Meal.

Anyone is welcome to receive a meal or volunteer. Sign up at stbarnabascortez.org/events or call (970) 565-7865. Deliveries are available.

Donations of large turkeys, fruit pies, green beans, and funds are appreciated.

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 Over The Hill Gang Cortez Car Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the United Methodist Church, located at Empire and Park Streets. Meet and greet begins at 6pm, followed by the meeting at 7pm. Anyone with a love for cars is welcome! For details, call 970-560-1891.

Hospice of Montezuma will facilitate a weekly meeting for men each Friday from 2:00 - 3:30pm.

This group is for men who might benefit from sharing things that have been weighing on their minds. Seeing things from a new perspective is often very helpful. Mental health matters!

More information is available by calling Derek Streeter on (970) 565 4400.

The first-ever Musicians Market is coming to ZU (zoo) Gallery, Cortez on Saturday, November 29th from noon to 6:00pm.

Attendees can buy, sell, or trade guitars, keyboards, drums, orchestral instruments, audio equipment, and more as well as try instruments before purchase.

Vendors can register by emailing meet@zugallery.com with their items list to reserve a space.

Further information is available from zugallery.com.

The 5th Annual Mancos Art Market will take place in downtown Mancos on Sunday, November 30th from 10:00am until 3:00pm.

Celebrating local creativity, the day will feature artisan booths, food trucks, beverages, and live music.

Further information is available at mancoscreativedistrict.com

Four Corners Food Not Bombs will provide an opportunity for mutual aid at the pink warehouse at 30 N. Beech Street in Cortez on Sundays from noon to 1:30pm. Everyone is invited, but not required, to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Needed items include tents, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, and socks.

As part of the Mancos Art Market, Bradley Hoessle and Danny Quinlan from Afrobeatniks will play a house concert at Bomdiggity in downtown Mancos at noon on Sunday, November 30th.

The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.

For more information, call 970-565-4310.

The Montelores Coalition will host a meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd at Rico Town Hall at 6:00pm.

This is for residents, business owners, tribal members, agricultural producers, and outdoor enthusiasts to share feedback on the Montelores Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan.

This plan outlines strategies to balance the region’s growing recreation opportunities with the protection of natural, cultural, and agricultural resources. The meetings will include a presentation of the draft plan, interactive discussion stations, and opportunities to provide input on proposed goals and strategies.