| Happy Thursday friends, It's Memorial Day weekend! As we honor the brave individuals who have served our country, let's also celebrate the vibrant community events happening around Montrose.
And Montrose is busy this weekend! We've got the massive Naturita-based PlanetV EDM/Arts festival, a free tour of Ancient Eagle Rock Shelter, an outdoor summer fest, and of course, Memorial Day services and celebrations.
Do you have events to share? I encourage you to add events around town by visiting our calendar page and clicking the "Add Event" button on the top left.
You can email me directly at cassiek@montrosepress.com at any time.
Wishing you a safe Memorial Day weekend,
Cassie
Now - May 30
It's not too late to purchase a raffle ticket for local veterans! Ticket sales for 50/50 raffle drawing benefitting Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans are $5 each or five tickets for $20 at the Warrior Resource Center, 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way, Montrose.
The winner receives half of the cash collected through the ticket sales, while Welcome Home receives the other to continue providing crucial resources to veterans and their families in support of their transition to civilian life and other challenges. Drawing on May 31.
In case you missed it, the city's Public Works department held an expo at Cerise park this afternoon. It was fun watching kids having a blast around the park and learning about the large vehicles we see around town. The kiddos had a blast riding the equipment with staff! If you heard some loud honking coming from Cerise Park this afternoon, now you know.
Friday All weekend - CampV in Naturita, Colorado hosts PlanetV, a three day camping experience featuring dancing, live music, DJs, interactive art installations, fire dancers and flow arts. Live music from DJ G$RL PARTY. Runs May 24-27. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.planetvfest.com/
Disclaimer: This event is the priciest on this week's list.
7 - 9 p.m. - The Brown Family Band plays a benefit concert at Temple Events, 511 E. Main St., Montrose, for local woman Elizabeth Bennett, who is raising money for critical medical expenses. General admission is $10, plus processing fee.
7:30 p.m. - "Something Rotten!" Musical comedy at Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets/info: MagicCirclePlayers.com
7:30 p.m. - The Jacob Jolliff Band performs live at the Sherbino. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 Adv / $30 DOS
7:30 p.m. - Ridgway's Minerva West theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone." Winner of five Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is a parody of 1920s American musical comedy. Runs May 24-26 and May 31-June 2 at the Ouray County 4H Center. Tickets at minervawest.org/theatrecompany
Saturday 9 a.m. - American Legion Riders place U.S. flags on veterans' gravesites at Valley Lawn; public welcome to observe and help out. Also, the VFW will be selling poppies at City Market South and Murdoch's in Montrose, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Free public tour of Ancient Eagle Rock Shelter on the Gunnison River. This free tour is open to the public and is hosted by the Chipeta Chapter of the Archaeological Society and the BLM.
Directions: Take Highway 92 east from Delta to the signed turnoff on the right-hand side of the road at approximately Mile 12.8.
Pass through the gate and follow the far-left gravel road generally west or 2.5 miles to the trailhead parking lot.
The quarter-mile trail down is slightly steep with steps in places. Guides will be on the site.
For more information contact sjjcas1@gmail.com
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The Welcome Home Alliance and Darling Dames are hosting its 4th annual Memorial Day fundraiser
Classic cars, chili cook-off, silent auction, concessions, bounce houses and music. Free food provided by WHA members. Proceeds benefit local veterans. Located at 420 S. 12th St. in Montrose.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Bring on the Summer Outdoor Festival at Riverbottom Park, 2302 S Rio Grande Ave. in Montrose.
This festival is a primary fundraiser for Friends of Youth and Nature (FOYAN) in Montrose and Ouray Country.
Funds will cover the costs of getting more kids outside, in coordination with staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose Recreation District and other partners.
7:30 p.m. - Something Rotten!" Musical comedy at Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets/info: MagicCirclePlayers.com
Sunday 8 a.m. - VFW places U.S. Flags at Grand View and Cedar Creek cemeteries. Public invited.
1:30 p.m. - Poetry reading and open mic with Poet Laureate Wendy Videlock at Bluecorn Cafe, 1842 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose.
2:30 p.m. - "Something Rotten!" Musical comedy at Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. Tickets/info: MagicCirclePlayers.com
5 p.m. - The 90s Olathe Pirate BBQ crew are hosting a BBQ and camp out at 22187 Uncompahgre Rd. in Montrose. Bring your own campers, tents and chairs.
Monday
9 a.m. - American Legion Post 73 and American Legion Riders host a Memorial Day service at Valley Lawn Cemetery, south U.S. 550. Procession then departs for the "22-a-Day" ride to Grand View Cemetery. The 22-a-Day ride raises awareness about preventing suicides in the veteran community; 22 veterans a day die by suicide nationally.
11 a.m. - The VFW hosts a Memorial Day service at Grand View Cemetery, 16300 6450 Court, Montrose (on top of Sunset Mesa). The 22-a-Day ride then continues through Montrose, along a route to Olathe and back.
Tuesday
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Montrose Recreation District Field House is opening its pool for the summer with water safety activities. Free swimming following session, 1 - 4 p.m. Youth day pass, $4; Adult day pass, $5. 25 Colorado Ave in Montrose.
Be cool and stay cool, folks! | 
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