Feb 21 Saturday
The Sunflower Theatre will host a Speakeasy Live Jazz Night on Saturday, February 21st from 7:00pm.
Featuring smoky vocals, swinging rhythms, and hidden-door magic, The Sunflower Theatre will transform into a Prohibition-era speakeasy for an intimate evening of live jazz, candlelit ambiance, and classic cocktails.
Further information is available from sunflowertheatre.org
Feb 27 Friday
Live storytelling from the Raven Narratives returns to The Sunflower Theatre with a story slam on Friday, February 27th at 7:00pm.
Audience members are invited to speak on the them of "luck".
Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Feb 26 Thursday
The Sunflower Theatre will host The Quivira Coalition and Chama Peak Alliance on Thursday, February 26th at 5:30pm for a screening of the documentary, "Thinking Like Water".
This compelling 5-part docuseries follows restoration pioneer, Bill Zeedyk and his collaborators as they work to transform degraded watersheds into healthier, more resilient ecosystems.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local restoration experts and filmmaker Renea Roberts.
Dolores Public Library will be holding a puzzle swap on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am until noon.
From Tuesday, February 17th, folks can bring up to five complete puzzles in their original boxes and get a ticket for each. These can be traded for a brand new puzzle on the Saturday.
Cortez Cultural Center will play host to a community percussion circle in their outdoor plaza on Saturday, February 21st at noon.
No tickets or booking are required and this event is for all ages and promises to bring an afternoon of rhythm, connection and creativity. Attendees are asked to bring their own drum if they can.
Further information is available at cortezcultural center.org
Montezuma Inspire Coalition invite the public to join them on Saturday, February 21st at Boggy Draw for their Winter Wonders event beginning at 1:00pm.
The afternoon will feature a hike, snowshoeing and cross country skiing as well as a campfire and hot chocolate.
Further information is available at montezumainspire.org/events
On Saturday, February 21st at 4:00pm, Fundamental Needs in Cortez will host a workshop called "An Introduction to Blender and 3D Printing".
Participants will learn the basics of 3D design using Blender and see how digital creations come to life with 3D printers.
Further information is available from fundamentalneeds.net
Dolores Community Center will host a Bingo Fundraiser with the Dolores Rotary Club to benefit Dolores High School Operation Graduation on Saturday, February 21st at 5:30pm.
The event will also feature a chili and soup dinner as well a dessert auctions.
Every third Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Bitterblossom Games in Cortez will host a Teen Hangout Night.
Middle and high schoolers can come and learn a new board game or play one that they know and want to play with friends. Drinks and snacks are provided.
Yope will perform at Dolores River Brewery on Saturday, February 21st from 7:00pm.
Yope is an eccentric, genre blending funk-rock-jam fusion band.
Further information is available at doloresriverbrewery.com
Feb 22 Sunday
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.
Feb 23 Monday
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.
Beginning Monday, March 2nd at 6:00pm, The Sunflower Theatre will offer a four week course on improv comedy.
This class is a continuation for those who have already completed the impov 101 class.