Community Calendar

Cortez Public Library will host a session on every third Thursday at 3:00pm entitled "Life Affirming Discussions". This will enable attendees to explore positivity and self-care through affirmations, mindful eating, healthy tips, and related topics.

Children aged from 5 to 10 are invited to attend the Good News After School Club on Thursdays from 3:45pm.

Situated at BUS across from Kemper Elementary School, the club will feature, Bible lessons, snacks and games and is hosted by local area churches.

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

On Thursday, April 16th at 5:30pm HomesFund will present a community information session open to all about home ownership at the City Chambers in Roger Smith Street, Cortez.

HomesFund provides education and mortgage assistance to help individuals and families achieve homeownership in Southwest Colorado.

On Thursday, April 16th at 6:00pm, The Cult Movie Federation of Mancos will screen "Repo Man", along with a short film called "Heavy Metal Parking Lot".

Repo Man is a 1984 cult classic that tells the story of young punk Otto and his search for a mysterious '64 Chevy Malibu loaded with a strange cargo. Concessions will be available.

Further information and tickets are available by calling (970) 533-7600.

Every second Thursday of the month, The Sunflower Theatre will host a Spoken Word Open Mic Night at 7:00pm.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own original poetry or prose to share with a warm and welcoming audience. Each reader will have 3 to 7 minutes to share their work.

Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

On Friday, April 17th at 2:00pm, The Dolores Knowledge Bowl Team will host The Southwest Artists League and local artists for an art exhibition and silent auction at Dolores High School.

Proceeds will help to raise funds for the team to attend local, regional, and national competition events. The event will feature chili bowls and refreshments.

Hospice of Montezuma is offering a weekly men’s discussion group on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The group is open to men who want a supportive space to talk about what’s been on their minds and hear different perspectives. For more information, call Derek Streeter at 970-565-4400.

Pueblo Community College will be running a Construction Class on Fridays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00pm at The Makerspace in Cortez.

These classes will run until May 9th.

Attendees will learn core basic construction skills. Further information is available by calling 970 564 6238

A fundraiser for Grace's Kitchen will take place on Friday, April 17th from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

"Soups of Cortez" will see local restaurants and individuals offering their varied soups for sampling on behalf of Grace's Kitchen.