Community Calendar

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.

Zu Gallery, Cortez will host a hands-on songwriting workshop on Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:00pm.

Led by local musicians, Dan Chiras and Tom Scott, participants will explore the techniques songwriters use to create great songs.

More information is available at zugallery.com

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.

Dolores Public Library will host Axis Health System every Thursday between 2:00 and 4:00pm where questions about healthcare, benefits, housing, taxes, and more can be answered.

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.