Jul 17 Friday
Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect across much of southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region because of extreme fire danger.
Restrictions apply on the San Juan and Manti-La Sal National Forests, BLM Tres Rios lands, Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument, as well as several county, municipal and tribal jurisdictions.
Under Stage Two restrictions, campfires, charcoal fires, wood stoves, open burning, fireworks, explosives, outdoor smoking and other spark-producing activities may be prohibited or limited depending on the jurisdiction.
Residents and visitors should check current restrictions before camping, grilling, working outdoors or recreating on public lands. Follow local county, tribal, Forest Service, BLM and National Park Service updates for the latest information.
The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "The American Southwest: A River Ran Through It", on Friday evenings at 7:00pm throughout the summer.
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the documentary celebrates the rivers, wildlife, and communities that make the American Southwest one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
Tickets and further information are available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jul 10 Friday
Dolores Bike Hostel will host a performance by Desiderata on Friday, July 10th at 7:00pm.
This five piece band out of Fort Collins builds their music on a modern dance groove.
Dolores River Brewery will host a performance by David Mayfield on Friday, July 10th at 8:00pm.
David will be joined by bluegrass and folk musicians for this one-off gig. Tickets and further information are available at doloresriverbrewery.com
Jul 11 Saturday
The Parkinson's Association of The Rockies invite the public to walk or roll with them to support people with Parkinson's on Saturday, July 11th from 9:00am in Memorial Park, Durango.
Further information is available by contacting Elizabeth at Ebraun@ParkinsonRockies.org or by calling (303) 830-1839.
Cortez Makerspace will host a window painting class on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00am.
Further information and registration are available at fundamentalneeds.net
Mancos Public Library will host "Community Conversations" on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00am.
Attendees can meet with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy coffee with pastries.
Side FX will take to the stage at Mancos Brewing Company on Saturday, July 11th at 5:00pm.
The Cortez Recreation Center, in partnership with TeamUp, hosts "Teen Hangout Nights" every second and fourth Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Teens can drop-in and enjoy an open gym, structured games, rock climbing, karaoke and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Dolores River Brewery will host Holy Roller on Saturday, July 11th at 8:00pm.
From Richmond, Virginia, Holy Roller mix outlaw country, swampy rock'n'roll and soul soaked storytelling.
Further information and tickets are available at doloresriverbrewery.com
Jul 12 Sunday
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.
Every Sunday afternoon starting at 3:00pm, The Odd Cat Bookstore in Dolores will host a writing group.
This casual event will typically feature a writing prompt followed by twenty minutes of writing and then a sharing session. Some afternoons will feature a local writer.
Further information can be found at The Odd Cat Bookstore Facebook page.