Community Calendar

Mesa Verde National Park is hosting three beginner astrophotography workshops with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle, on Thursday August 21st to Saturday August 23rd.

Each of the three nights is a stand-alone workshop on how to successfully take photos of the Milky Way. The workshops begin at 7:45 pm and further information is available from jacqueline_rabb@nps.gov

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Cortez will play host to The Colorado Immigration Rights Coalition, Indivisible Montezuma County and Manos Undias for a presentation on Friday, August 22nd at 2:00pm.

Attendees will be able to learn about Colorado and U.S. law in order to better protect themselves and their neighbors.

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.

Mancos Public Library will host award winning poet, Burton Baldwin on Saturday, August 23rd at 2:30pm.

Burton will read some of his selected poetry. He has been featured regularly in the Four Corners Free Press, Colorado Country Life Magazine, and the Durango Telegraph.

Cortez Cultural Center will play host to the Ancient History Duet on Saturday, August 23rd at 5:00pm.

Beverages will be available for purchase.

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

The Cortez Farmers Market is seeking sponsors to support new vendors. Additional details can be found at cortezfarmmkt@gmail.com or by calling 970-560-0534.