Apr 19 Friday
The monthly meeting of the Cortez Silent Book Club takes place at ZU (zoo) Gallery in Cortez on Friday, April 19th at 5:30pm. An opportunity to be as social as you like or not social at all - whatever suits your comfort level. Connect with other readers, add to your long list of to-be-read books, and/or exchange books you’ve read. There will be 30 minutes of time at the beginning and at the end of the silent reading hour when you can mingle with other readers. Learn more at zugallery.com.
The Sunflower Theatre presents the film "Love Lies Bleeding" on Friday, April 19th. The film is about reclusive gym manager Lou who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder. But their relationship ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Doors open at 6:30pm, the film starts at 7:00pm. Tickets and more information are online at sunflowertheatre.org. This film is rated R.
Apr 20 Saturday
HomesFund will host a Homebuyer Education Class on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30am at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce. Topics covered include: Budgeting, credit, insurance lending, down payment assistance programs and more. Space is limited, so interested parties can head to homesfund.org to register.
The San Juan Coffee Company will host a family-friendly karaoke, lip-sync, and boba (bo-buh) party every other Saturday through June 29th. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The ZU (zoo) Gallery in Cortez will host a Sing-Along Night on Saturday, April 20th at 5pm, with local musicians Amanda Mullen and Jay Anderson providing an eclectic mix of songs for folks to join in on. Learn more at ZUGallery.com.
Carrie Freeman will speak about what it takes to define inspiring visions, build lasting businesses, and unite people across the globe, on a foundation of morality, integrity and respect at the First United Methodist Church's Hampton Hall on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 5pm. Refreshments will be available.
High Desert DEVO presents MountainFilm On Tour at the Sunflower Theatre on Saturday, April 20th, at 6:00pm. Mountainfilm On Tour features inspiring short films that celebrate outdoor adventure, activism, social justice, and the environment. Tickets and more information are available at highdesertdevo.org.
Apr 21 Sunday
The Four Corners Food Coalition will hold a Winter Farmers and Artisans Market from 11am to 2pm on the third Sunday of the month through April at The Warehouse at 30 N. Beech in Cortez.
The Dolores River Brewery will host an Open Acoustic Jam on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 5pm. Anyone with acoustic instruments is encouraged to play along.
Apr 22 Monday
The CSU Extension office in Montezuma County, along with the Mancos and High Desert Conservation Districts are teaming up for a workshop on pasture renovation and grazing management on Monday, April 22nd from 3 to 7pm at Fozzie's Farm in Lewis. Registration can be completed at pasturegrazingmanagement.eventbrite.com.