Community Calendar

Every Thursday at 5:30pm The Pinon Project hosts Alphabet Soup. This is a program for parents and caretakers of children with special needs or challenging behaviors.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
Further information is available at pinonproject.org

ZU Gallery in Cortez will host an acoustic open mic night on Thursday, January 8th from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Yves Giraud will facilitate the evening and provide all the necessary equipment. All musicians and performers, regardless of experience level, are welcome to come and share their talent.

More information is online at ZUgallery.com.

During January The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will exhibit a collection of work celebrating the human figure.

This will feature everything from works from figure drawing classes to abstract interpretations. Numerous artists and mediums will be represented.

Further information and opening times are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

Hospice of Montezuma is offering a weekly men’s discussion group on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The group is open to men who want a supportive space to talk about what’s been on their minds and hear different perspectives. For more information, call Derek Streeter at 970-565-4400.

On Friday, January 9th at 8:00pm, iAM Music will host a gig with
Alexander Dunn at the iNDIGO Room in Durango.

The opening act will be Alex Graf.

The Cortez Recreation Center, in partnership with TeamUp, hosts "Teen Hangout Nights" every second and fourth Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Teens can drop-in and enjoy an open gym, structured games, rock climbing, karaoke and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.

Goats & Beards featuring live music by Goathead will take place at ZU Gallery on Saturday, January 10th at 6:00pm.

This Americana band plays traditional acoustic music. Fake beards will be supplied.

Further information is available from zugallery.com

The iAM Music Institute in Durango will host a Funk Jam Session every second Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the 11th Street Station.

These jams are open to all skill levels and will allow musicians to come together to groove, improvise, and connect.

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.

Stretch and Strength is an exercise class 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.