Community Calendar

Cortez Integrated Healthcare hosts a peer-led addiction recovery support group every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Participants will learn practical recovery tools in a supportive, non-12-step environment.

The Pinon Project will offer a parenting class called "Six Bricks" every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

This new and updated program is centered around six research-proven steps that will help build a strong foundation for children's lives.

Further information is available by calling (970) 739 7613.

Hands-On Songwriting Workshop w/ Dan & Tom on Tuesday, November 11th at 6pm at ZU Gallery in Cortez. Learn techniques for writing engaging lyrics, catchy melodies, verses, choruses, bridges, and more. The session includes a lesson, practice exercises, and feedback on your songs. Led by experienced songwriters Dan Chiras (cheer-us) and Tom Scott. Visit zugallery.com for more information.

The Cortez City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at City Hall on Roger Smith Ave. starting at 7pm.

Porchlight Health is seeking volunteers for its bi-monthly Victim Impact Panel—a program designed to educate individuals convicted of DUIs through firsthand stories. The panel features those personally affected by impaired driving, and Porchlight is currently looking to expand its roster of speakers.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by drunk driving and is interested in sharing their story to help prevent future tragedies, please reach out to Porchlight Health at porchlighthealth.com.

Board, dice, and card game sessions take place at Bitterblossom Games on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bring your own games or play the ones available on site.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00 to 5:30pm , Cortez Public Library will be hosting an after-school program for kids age 9 to 18.

Featuring homework help, snacks, Lego challenges, and various creative activities, the program is open to drop-ins.

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.

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!