Oct 11 Saturday
Comedian Laura Ripple will host a comedy workshop on Saturday, October 11th from noon to 3 at the Sunflower Theatre. You’ll learn the basics of joke writing, comedic timing, and stage presence — everything you need to perform your first five-minute set. For details, visit sunflowertheatre.org.
The Sunflower Theatre will host a Vocal Performance Showcase on Saturday, October 11th from 7:00pm.
This event will provide a joyful evening of vocal performances as both local talents, and international singer and vocal coach Anita Burleson, take to the Sunflower stage. The evening will also feature special guests, MJ Smith and Michael Canzona.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Oct 16 Thursday
The Sunflower Theatre presents a Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Night on Thursday, October 16th. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Local comedian Laura Ripple will emcee the evening, inviting performers and comedy fans alike to enjoy a night of laughter and community fun at the Sunflower Theatre.
Mancos Varsity Football will face off at home against Vail Christian on Saturday, October 11th at 1pm.
Oct 14 Tuesday
Good Sam’s Food Pantry in Cortez is open for visitors on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. and again from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 2 p.m. only. The pantry is located in the big pink warehouse at 30 North Beech Street. Staff are usually on-site Monday through Friday for donations or office needs, but may be busy—so knock loud or call ahead.
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.
A meeting of the Mancos School District Accountability Board will be held on Tuesday, October 14th from 5:30 to 7pm.
Oct 15 Wednesday
Porchlight Health is seeking volunteers for its bi-monthly Victim Impact Panel—a program designed to educate individuals convicted of DUIs through firsthand stories. The panel features those personally affected by impaired driving, and Porchlight is currently looking to expand its roster of speakers.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by drunk driving and is interested in sharing their story to help prevent future tragedies, please reach out to Porchlight Health at porchlighthealth.com.
The Mancos School District will hold their monthly Family Listening Session on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:15 to 5:15pm at the Historic High School Board Room.
The Mancos Meditation Group meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the One Heart House for a quiet 20-minute sit followed by a reading and discussion. More information can be found on the Mancos Meditation Group page on Facebook or by emailing mancosmeditation@gmail.com.
Oct 20 Monday
The Mancos Board of Education will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, October 20th from 6 to 8pm in room 223 in the High School.
Oct 21 Tuesday