Community Calendar

Cortez Recreation Center will be hosting a Men's and Women's Softball League beginning Monday, May 11th.

All skill levels are welcome. The silver league is designed for casual, recreational players while the gold league is more competitive.

Teams of at least twelve players can register before May 1st or find more information by calling 970 564 4080.

On Mondays from April 6th to May 4th, The Sunflower Theatre will continue to advance budding improv artists with Improv 301 classes.

Beginning at 7:00pm, these classes are intended for those who have already attended the Improv 201 class.

Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org

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.

From Tuesday, April 7th until Wednesday, April 15th, Health Without Barriers will host a six week wellness program in Mancos for teens aged eleven to nineteen.

This program will include health education, cooking and nutrition classes and stress coping skills.

Dates, times and further information are available by calling Elvia on 970-286-1866.

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 Turquoise Art Gallery in Cortez will host an exhibition of paintings by artist Bobbe Jones throughout April. Many of the pieces will focus on the theme of birds.

Further information and opening times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

Mancos Common Press are offering hands-on printmaking classes from April through June.

Classes will vary from screen printing and etching to experimental and beginner-friendly workshops,

Further information and registration are available mancoscommonpress.org.

On Thursday, April 30th at 5:30pm, Mancos Brewing Company will play host to a gig with Viola and The Brakemen.

Hailing from Flagstaff, Viola and The Brakemen blend funky country folk rock and shoe gaze storytelling.

Every second Thursday of the month, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Spoken Word Open Mic Night at 7:00pm.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own original poetry or prose to share with a warm and welcoming audience. Each reader will have 3 to 7 minutes to share their work.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd Montezuma Heritage Museum will host Heritage Days.

This two-day event will celebrate the rich history, culture, and community of Cortez, Montezuma County, and the surrounding region. It will feature iconic local exhibitors, hands-on demonstrations and activities, live music, guided tours, and engaging educational programs.

Further information and opening times are available at montezumamuseum.org/events