Community Calendar

The Sunflower Theatre will host The Tandana Foundation on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00pm.

The Tandana Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with communities in remote regions of Ecuador and Mali.

As part of The Eagle and the Condor program, five students from Ecuadorian universities will share stories, traditions, and perspectives from their lives in the Andes and the Kichwa Otavalo culture.

The students are in the US for two weeks and are participating in service projects and intercultural exchange with the Hopi Nation, and with Montezuma and La Plata County communities.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

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.

Board, dice, and card game sessions take place at Bitterblossom Games on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bring your own games or play the ones available on site.

The Dolores Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 pm in Flanders Park through September.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00 to 5:30pm , Cortez Public Library will be hosting an after-school program for kids age 9 to 18.

Featuring homework help, snacks, Lego challenges, and various creative activities, the program is open to drop-ins.

In association with Montezuma Leadership Network, Cortez Cultural Center will host the first Cortez Celebrates on Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00pm.

This event will honor a number of local visionaries who have strengthened Cortez and inspired others to continue their legacy.

Further information is available at montezumaleadershipnetwork.org

The Over The Hill Gang Cortez Car Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the United Methodist Church, located at Empire and Park Streets. Meet and greet begins at 6pm, followed by the meeting at 7pm. Anyone with a love for cars is welcome! For details, call 970-560-1891.

Four Corners Writers will host a workshop every third Wednesday at the Zu Gallery from 6:00 to 7:30pm.
This is open to all writers regardless of genre or experience level and will allow attendees to learn more about the craft and business of writing.

The Sunflower Theatre is offering budding improv artists the chance to improve their craft with Improv Comedy 101 Classes.

From Wednesday, September 10th until Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00 to 8:00pm, this four week class will explore the fundamentals and the art of improvisational comedy.

Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org
This class is intended for people aged 18+.

Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum are seeking volunteers to help care for their gardens.

This volunteer opportunity is open to all regardless of experience.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Jennifer on (970) 882-5600 or by emailing jmhumphreys@blm.gov.