Community Calendar

HomesFund will host an information session for prospective home owners at Cortez Public Library on Friday, October 16th from 5:30pm.

Attendees can learn about construction projects, down payment assistance and more.

Cortez Tours will host a ghost tour of Downtown Cortez on Friday, October 16th at 7:00pm.

This ninety minute guided tour will regale participants with local legends and eerie tales.

Further information is available at corteztours.com

The Odd Cat Bookstore in Dolores will host a late morning discussion group every third Saturday at 10.30am.

This will have no agenda, no particular topic and zero politics and will just be humans engaging in conversation. Coffee and tea will be available but attendees are welcome to bring their own refreshments.

The White Mesa Concerned Community group will hold a walk and protest for those impacted by the uranium industry around The Four Corners on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00am beginning at White Mesa Community Center.

For those who cannot walk, a van is available. Further information is available at protectwhitemesa.org

The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in association with The LOR Foundation and Onward will host art workshops on Saturday, October 17th.

Led by an artist, the workshops will allow participants to use the available materials to create a piece that is then given away.

Spaces are limited and further information and workshop times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

The Be Frank Foundation and Stillwater Music will host the annual Frank N Stein Southwest Colorado Bach and Rocktober Fest on Saturday, October 17th from 12:00pm at Eagle Park in Bayfield.

This fundraiser event will feature twenty four youth bands and orchestras, two stages, and fun activities for all ages.

On Saturday, October 17th at 1:00pm, Montezuma Heritage Museum will offer a field trip to explore Mitchell Springs’ rich prehistoric and historic past.

Hosted by Dave Dove and Barbara Stagg, the event will have a limited capacity.

Further information and registration are available at montezumamuseum.org

The Annual Hoedown fundraiser will return to Mancos Opera House on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 6:00pm.

The event will feature music by Afrobeatniks, a live pie auction and a "Best Dressed in the West" costume contest. Funds are being raised to support Montezuma School to Farm and The Montelores County Fund.

Canyons of The Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will host a performance by Chantil Dukart on Saturday, October 17th at 6:00pm.

Chantil will perform contemporary jazz, blues, soul and original music.

Durango Collective Dance Space will resume their contradance series beginning Saturday, October 17th from 6:30pm.

The lessons will feature live music by Tom Wards Downfall and no dance partner is required. Further information is available by calling 802 345 2902