Oct 24 Friday
The Sunflower Theatre will screen the Oscar-nominated film, "Folktales" on Friday, October 24th at 7:00pm.
The film tells the timely and heartwarming story of teenagers who choose to spend an unconventional “gap year” learning to dog sled and survive the Arctic wilderness, in hopes of finding connection and meaning in the modern world.
Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org
Oct 25 Saturday
Cyclists are invited to join KJSD and High Desert Devo for the third Cortez Community Ride on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 5:00pm in Montezuma Park, Cortez.
This family friendly event will conclude by 6:00pm so that attendees can make it to the "Best Day Ever" biking film documentary and panel discussion at The Sunflower Theatre. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
If you would like to attend, but don't have a bike please email ewhritner@highdesertdevo.org for a loaner bike.
The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "Best Day Ever" on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm.
The documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont’s mountain biking community.
Prior to the screening, cyclist are invited to join KSJD and The Sunflower Theatre for a community bike ride starting at 5:00pm in Montezuma Park.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Oct 21 Tuesday
The 22nd Judicial District will host a day of learning at Montezuma Combined Court on Tuesday, October 21st between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
Classes will include subjects such as tenants rights, Colorado laws and protections, and estate wills and trusts. Attendees can seek advice from an attorney.
Registration is required for some aspects. Further information is available by calling (970) 565 1328.
Stretch and Strength is an exercise class is for people with Parkinson's Disease and their care givers. It is held weekly on a Tuesday at 11 am at The Heart and Core Yoga Studio at 720 East Main Street, Cortez.More information is online at parkinsonrockies.org/exercise.
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.
The Pinon Project will host The Incredible Years Advanced Parenting Class every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm.This class is for parents and caregivers of children aged from 2 to 10 years. Participants will learn interpersonal skills, anger management and problem solving.Further information is available by calling Lorenzo on 970 570 5870.
The First United Methodist Church will host sessions for caregivers every third Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm. These meeting are intended to provide support from other caregivers that are also on the journey of caring for a loved one. Topics discussed will include strategies for self-care, understanding and working with brain change and forms of dementia, dealing with the grief of change, and supporting your health and well-being.
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.
The Pinon Project will offer a parenting class called "Six Bricks" every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:00pm.
This new and updated program is centered around six research-proven steps that will help build a strong foundation for children's lives.
Further information is available by calling (970) 739 7613.
The next meeting of the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, from 6 to 8pm at the Cortez Administration Office on Elm.
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 Mancos varsity volleyball team has a home conference match vs. Telluride on Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm.