Community Calendar

Miller Middle School in Durango will host a Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 10th at 7:00pm.

This fundraising event supports and celebrates youth music programs.

On Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th The Sunflower Theatre will be screening a handpicked collection of world-class films that celebrate adventure, conservation, family, and culture through the lens of fly fishing.

Further information and screening times are available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am until 2:30pm, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Story Through Song Masterclass.

This dynamic acting-the-song masterclass is designed for performers who are ready to go deeper beyond technique and into truth. Tutored by Clown Sex Ed producer, Dallas Padoven and star, Zachary Chiero, this workshop will guide attendees in making bold, specific choices that bring their songs vividly to life.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Saturday, April 11th at 1:00pm Cortez Makerspace will host an Introduction to Lightburn and Laser Engraving.

Attendees will learn the basic of setting up designs, working with different materials, and safely operating the laser.

Further information and registration are available at makerspace@fundamentalneeds.net

On Saturday, April 11th at 2:00pm, Montezuma Heritage Museum in Cortez will host Bill Harris for a presentation called "Traipsing Across the Colorado Plateau, Misadventures with Fred Blackburn".

Bill Harris and Fred Blackburn have spent more than four decades exploring the Colorado Plateau together. In this event, they will share stories from the field.

On Saturday, April 11th WildEdge Brewing Collective will celebrate its 9th Anniversary.

The doors will open at 3:00 pm with food specials, and a special anniversary beer release. Local band, State 38 will take to the the stage at 6:00pm for a musical celebration.

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.

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

Every Sunday afternoon from 3:00pm, The Odd Cat Bookstore in Dolores will host a writing group.

This casual event will typically feature a writing prompt followed by twenty minutes of writing and then a sharing session. Some afternoons will feature a local writer.

Further information can be found at The Odd Cat Bookstore Facebook page.

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.