Community Calendar

Featured Events

Oct 24 Friday
- Sunflower Theatre Event
- Movie/Film
Folktales at The Sunflower Theatre

Sunflower Theatre

$12.00

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Fri, 24 Oct 2025

The Sunflower Theatre will screen the Oscar-nominated film, "Folktales" on Friday, October 24th at 7:00pm.
The film tells the timely and heartwarming story of teenagers who choose to spend an unconventional “gap year” learning to dog sled and survive the Arctic wilderness, in hopes of finding connection and meaning in the modern world.
Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org

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Oct 25 Saturday
- Community Events
- Kids & Family
Community Bike Ride and Hang Time

Montezuma Park

Free

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM on Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Cyclists are invited to join KJSD and High Desert Devo for the third Cortez Community Ride on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 5:00pm in Montezuma Park, Cortez.
This family friendly event will conclude by 6:00pm so that attendees can make it to the "Best Day Ever" biking film documentary and panel discussion at The Sunflower Theatre. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
If you would like to attend, but don't have a bike please email ewhritner@highdesertdevo.org for a loaner bike.

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Oct 25 Saturday
Best Day Ever at The Sunflower Theatre

Sunflower Theatre

$12.00

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Sat, 25 Oct 2025

The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "Best Day Ever" on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm.
The documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont’s mountain biking community.
Prior to the screening, cyclist are invited to join KSJD and The Sunflower Theatre for a community bike ride starting at 5:00pm in Montezuma Park.
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org

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Oct 22 Wednesday
- Misc.
- Kids & Family
Open play at Bitterblossom games

Bitterblossom Games

Every week through Dec 31, 2025.
Wednesday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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.

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Oct 22 Wednesday
- Lectures
- Misc.
Show & Tell for Adults

ZU Gallery

06:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Wed, 22 Oct 2025

ZU (zoo) Gallery in Cortez hosts Show & Tell for Adults on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6pm. Guests share passions through fun, 10-minute presentations. Signup to present in advance. Open to all. Learn more at zugallery.com.

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Oct 23 Thursday
- Charity & Outreach
- Classes/Workshops
Garden Volunteers Needed

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

Every week through Oct 30, 2025.
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum are seeking volunteers to help care for their gardens.
This volunteer opportunity is open to all regardless of experience.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Jennifer on (970) 882-5600 or by emailing jmhumphreys@blm.gov.

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Oct 23 Thursday
- Community Events
Bingo at Fenceline Cider

Fenceline Cider

Every week through Oct 30, 2025.
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Fenceline Cider will host bingo every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

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Oct 23 Thursday

Alphabet Soup at The Pinon Project

The Pinon Project

Every week through N/A.
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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

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Oct 23 Thursday
Alana Yazzie Author Talk

Cortez Public Library

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM on Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Alana Yazzie, a fancy Diné (Navajo) lifestyle and food blogger from Phoenix, AZ, will host an author talk at the
Cortez Public Library showcasing her book, "The Modern Navajo Kitchen," on Thursday, October 23rd, from 5 to 6 PM.

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Oct 23 Thursday
- Classes/Workshops
Cortez Toastmasters Club

Cortez Chamber of Commerce

Every 2 weeks through Dec 31, 2028.
Thursday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

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!

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Oct 23 Thursday
- Public Service Announcement
Telluride @ Dolores Volleyball Match

Dolores School District

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM on Thu, 23 Oct 2025

The Dolores varsity volleyball team has a home conference match versus Telluride on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30pm.

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Oct 24 Friday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Native Scenes, Native Stories Exhibit

Montezuma Heritage Museum

Every week through Oct 24, 2025.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Montezuma Heritage Museum will host Native Scenes, Native Stories until Friday, October 24th.
Native Scenes, Native Stories features the work of two local Diné artists, Keith Smith and Ed Singer.
Further information and opening hours are available at montezumamuseum.org

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Oct 24 Friday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Debut Exhibit - Doris Allen at the Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Every week through Oct 31, 2025.
Friday: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will feature the debut exhibition by artis, Doris Allen throughout October.
"Casas del Alma" is a collection of collage, mixed media and non-representational art. Doris' Colombian roots influence her work as well as her background in architecture and design.
Further information and daily opening hours are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com

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