Community Calendar

As part of Cortez Public Library's summer reading theme, "Color Our World", local certified mindfulness instructor, Marnie Rehn, will lead a workshop to educate participants on mindfulness on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 5:00 to 6:00pm.

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.

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.

Indigenous Wellbriety will host summer family activities for all ages every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30pm at 25 North Market, Cortez.

Activities will include art therapy, storytelling and book marker making, dancing for fitness, water games and more.
Food and snacks will be provided.
More information is available at indigenouswellbriety.org

Fenceline Cider will host bingo every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

Every Thursday at 5:30pm The Pinon Project hosts Alphabet Soup. This 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

A new Toastmasters club is forming in Cortez in collaboration with the Montezuma Leadership Network.
Meetings will be held at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5:30 to 6:30pm. All are welcome!

The Mancos Meditation Group meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the One Heart House for a quiet 20-minute sit followed by a reading and discussion. More information can be found on the Mancos Meditation Group page on Facebook or by emailing mancosmeditation@gmail.com.

ZU Gallery in Cortez will host an acoustic open mic night on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Yves Giraud will facilitate the open mic 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.

Cortez Retail Enhancement Association will sponsor First Fridays every month until October.
These are a celebration of community and the arts, shopping and dining in Cortez and are held on the first Friday of each month.
Further information is available detailing the events and locations by visiting @shopcortez on Facebook and Instagram.