Community Calendar

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.

Join KSJD for coffee and conversation at Kelly’s Kitchen in Dolores on Friday, August 29th, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Staff members and DJs will be there to say hello, answer questions, and chat about community radio.

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.

Downtown Cortez will host a variety of local musicians on
Saturday, August 30th from 10:00am to 9:00pm as part of Play Music on the Porch Day.

Ten Main Street locations including ZU Gallery will become the venues for this live eleven hour event.

The lineup and more information is available at shopcortez.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

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.