Community Calendar

The Arboretum in Durango will host a gig with Boulder-based artist, Ethan J. Perry on Saturday, September 13th at 6:00pm.

Ethan performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music.

The Thunderbird Ranch in Mancos will play host to an
Alternative Happening on Sunday, September 14th from 12:00 to 7:00pm.

This one day wellness experience and live music gathering will feature massage therapy, reflexology, acupuncture, and a variety of other services offered by local practitioners.

Further information is available by calling (678) 488 2575.

Four Corners Food Not Bombs will provide an opportunity for mutual aid at the pink warehouse at 30 N. Beech Street in Cortez on Sundays from noon to 1:30pm. Everyone is invited, but not required, to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Needed items include tents, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, and socks.

The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.

For more information, call 970-565-4310.

The Good Food Collective in Durango offers a variety of resources to help residents with fruit trees.

From eliminating food waste, reducing human and bear contact to addressing food insecurity and locating volunteer harvesters, the collective can help. Further information can be obtained at goodfoodcollective.org

Southwest Open School is accepting applications for the 2025 to 2026 school year.
Southwest Open School offers individualized career pathways, hands on learning, and small classroom settings.
Further information is available at southwestopenschool.org or by visiting their main office from Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

The Pinon Project will host, "Circle of Mothers", every Monday from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These meetings will allow mothers to connect and support each other.
Further information is available from Francelia by calling 505-408-0714.

The Sunflower Theatre will offer a weekly vocal performance workshop with international vocal coach and playwright, Anita Burleson.

Running from Monday, September the 8th until Monday, October 6th from 6:30 until 8:00pm, these classes will offer participants the opportunity to be authentically confident while singing on tape. Intended for beginning to intermediate singers, these workshops will use fun exercises and singing techniques to guide participants towards their goals and an optional final showcase event.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

Montezuma County Colorado Master Gardeners will be available to answer your yard and garden questions at their office in Cortez on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Appointments can be made by contacting Todd on 970-564-4172 or by emailing mastergardeners@co.montezuma.co.us

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.