Community Calendar

Mancos Public Library will host a Talking Gourd Circle on Saturday, July 18th at 3:30pm.

Facilitated by Art Goodtimes, this circle will allow participants to share spoken word, stories, songs, rap, slam, and even dance. A pot luck will follow.

The Simmons Ranch Chapter of the International Western Music Association of Colorado will host The First Four Corners Western Music and Poetry Showcase on Saturday, July 18th from 4:00pm at Mancos Brewing Company.

Performers will include Yampa Valley Steve Jones, The Timberline Cowboys and poets Susie Knight and Lindy Simmons, as well as singers, Lynne Lewis and Rick Randolph.
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Bitterblossom Games will host a Teen Hangout Night on Saturday, July 18th from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

Attendees can come and learn a new board game. Further information and registration are available at teamupsw.org

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

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 Cortez City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at City Hall on Roger Smith Ave. starting at 7pm.

Cortez Public Library will host a Jurassic Jigsaw Race on Wednesday, July 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30pm.

Teams of up to 4 people are invited to complete a 500 piece dinosaur puzzle. This event is open to those 8 and over.

Further information and registration are available by calling (970) 565 8117.

Dolores River Brewery hosts Trivia Night every Wednesday from 6 to 8pm.

Teams of one to six people are welcome to test their knowledge among fellow trivia lovers.

Kelly's Kitchen will serve chicken katsu, pulled pork, and grilled cheese from 4:00 to 8:00pm.

Every Thursday at 9:00am, Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum invite volunteer gardeners to come lend a hand in keeping the gardens at the center looking their best.

No experience is necessary other than a love of plants.

Further information is available by calling 970 882 5600.

During July and August, Mancos Public Library invite the public to share their memories of the Mancos Valley.

Their project, as part of the 150th Anniversary of Colorado, is seeking local folklore, memories and photos to be permanently documented. Further information is available by calling (970) 533 7600.