Community Calendar

On Saturday, April 18th from 3:00pm Mancos Early Learning Center will host an art fundraiser at Mancos Opera House.

The event will feature forty local artists who have created pieces inspired by Montezuma Early Learning Center's own students. There will also be the Sweetwater Gypsies food truck, an auction and music by Midnight Cowboys.

On Saturday, April 18th at 5:00pm, Mancos Brewing Company will host a gig by Wisconsin rock duo, JellyBowl.

JellyBowl play upbeat originals and covers that feature rich vocals, harmonica, acoustic and electric guitar.

To celebrate 25 years of local band, The Lawn Chair Kings, The American Legion in Durango will host a gig by the band on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30pm.

On Saturday, April 18th at 8:00pm, The iNDIGO Room in Durango will host a gig by Sage and Aera.

This indie folk duo blends the songwriting of Sage Cook with the soulful voice and upright bass of Aera Fox.

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.

Cortez Recreation Center will be hosting a Men's and Women's Softball League beginning Monday, May 11th.

All skill levels are welcome. The silver league is designed for casual, recreational players while the gold league is more competitive.

Teams of at least twelve players can register before May 1st or find more information by calling 970 564 4080.

On Mondays from April 6th to May 4th, The Sunflower Theatre will continue to advance budding improv artists with Improv 301 classes.

Beginning at 7:00pm, these classes are intended for those who have already attended the Improv 201 class.

Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org

The First United Methodist Church will host sessions for caregivers every third Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm. These meetings are intended to provide support from other caregivers that are also on the journey of caring for a loved one.