Community Calendar

The Cortez Public Library is looking for hobbyists and crafters who are interested in donating their time to teach a two-hour craft class to the community.

More information is available from the Adult Services Coordinator at Hroe@cortezco.gov.

The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will feature work by local artist, Michele Farrier, during the month of September.

Michele, a plein air artist, captures our regional landscapes in oils. The exhibit is viewable during gallery hours.

Hospice of Montezuma will facilitate a weekly meeting for men each Friday from 2:00 - 3:30pm.

This group is for men who might benefit from sharing things that have been weighing on their minds. Seeing things from a new perspective is often very helpful. Mental health matters!

More information is available by calling Derek Streeter on (970) 565 4400.

Cortez Farmers Market will occur at their new location on the corner of Empire and Mildred streets, every Saturday until October 25th.
Local produce, crafts, food, and music will be available weekly from 8.30am.

Dolores Mountain Quilters will meet on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am at the Dolores Public Library. More information is available by calling the library at 970-882-4127.

The Ashley Project will host Crisis Intervention Training on Saturday, September 20th at Rock Springs Church, Cortez from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

This event will offer participants the opportunity to learn to be the healing person in someone's life through workshops and sessions led by experienced crisis intervention practitioners.

Lunch will be catered by The Cattle Call Cafe.

Further information is available by texting (970) 560 2426.

Saturday, September 20th at 6:00pm will see Equinox Rising share a double bill with Sunny Gable and Goathead at Zu Gallery, Cortez.

More information is available from zugallery.com

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