Community Calendar

During July and August, Mancos Public Library invite the public to share their memories of the Mancos Valley.

Their project, as part of the 150th Anniversary of Colorado, is seeking local folklore, memories and photos to be permanently documented. Further information is available by calling (970) 533 7600.

The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will host artist group, Blocks Without Borders, throughout July.

The exhibition will display their art quilts. Further information and opening hours are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

Mancos Farmers Market will take place every Thursday in Boyle Park from 4:00 to 6:30pm featuring local vegetables, baked goods and more.

The Mancos Meditation Group meets every Thursday at 6:00pm at the One Heart House, located at 733 Grand Avenue in Mancos. More information is on the Mancos Meditation Group Facebook page.

The Sunflower Theatre will host Comedy Open Mic events every Third Thursday beginning at 7:00pm.

But this time, attendees are invited to perform in a wider variety of comedy styles including improv, stand-up comedy, clown and physical comedy, story telling, and sketch comedy.

Further information and tickets are available at sunflowertheatre.org

Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect across much of southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region because of extreme fire danger.

Restrictions apply on the San Juan and Manti-La Sal National Forests, BLM Tres Rios lands, Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument, as well as several county, municipal and tribal jurisdictions.

Under Stage Two restrictions, campfires, charcoal fires, wood stoves, open burning, fireworks, explosives, outdoor smoking and other spark-producing activities may be prohibited or limited depending on the jurisdiction.

Residents and visitors should check current restrictions before camping, grilling, working outdoors or recreating on public lands. Follow local county, tribal, Forest Service, BLM and National Park Service updates for the latest information.

The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "The American Southwest: A River Ran Through It", on Friday evenings at 7:00pm throughout the summer.

Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the documentary celebrates the rivers, wildlife, and communities that make the American Southwest one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.

Tickets and further information are available at sunflowertheatre.org

To celebrate Colorado Day on August 1st, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board are offering a guided walking tour of historical Downtown Cortez beginning at 10:00am.

Participants are reminded to wear comfortable shoes as a guide leads them on the tour while sharing stories of the people, businesses and events that shaped Cortez's past.

To celebrate Colorado Day on August 1st, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board are offering a guided walking tour of historical Montezuma Avenue beginning at 1:00pm.

Participants are reminded to wear comfortable shoes as a guide leads them on the tour while sharing stories of the people, businesses and events that shaped Cortez's past.

The Sunflower Theatre will screen "Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light", on Saturday, August 1st at 4:00pm.

Aided by clips of O’Keeffe herself as she appeared in some films late in her life, this film is an emotional overview of O’Keeffe’s art and life.

Further information and tickets are available at sunflowertheatre.org