What's happening, Montrose?

Hi friends,

As I write this, I'm sipping on a strawberry banana smoothie from 7Brews here in Montrose. It's become a daily fave for me as temps climb.

And boy are they climbing! Temperatures will continue rising the next few days to near record territory... reaching some 15 to 20 degrees above normal by Friday.

In addition to being prepared for the heat...be aware that many waterways are continuing to rise as the high country snowpack melts fast. Check out the U.S. National Weather Service Facebook page for daily updates.

Montrose is packed to the brim this weekend with community fun and some helpful classes!

Stay cool,

- Cassie

Today

DMEA is holding its annual meeting @ Columbine Middle School

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Board election voting

Located at 610 York Street, expect food trucks, family fun activities and prizes following the voting portion of the meeting.

Friday, June 7

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - First Friday at Montrose Center for Arts, 11 S. Park Ave., opens the Personal Landscapes quilt exhibit by quilt artist Bonnie Bucknam. Free admission, appetizers and music.

The exhibit will be at MCA through the end of June.

4:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Gathering for Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show, Main Street, between Park and Townsend avenues, Montrose.

6 p.m. - Montrose Summer Music Series opens the season with Bywater Call, a seven-piece Toronto roots, rock and soul band, at Rotary Amphitheater in Cerise Park.

Opening act The One Takers. Free show, open to all, as part of the four-part series. Free shuttle from All Points Transit, 5 - 10 p.m.

7 - 8 p.m. - The Faithful Quartet Group. Live performance of barbershop style music. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Overlook, Ridgway State Park

Saturday, June 8

8 a.m. - Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show begins in Cerise Park.

This 1953 Victress won its category at the Black Canyon Classics car show June 4, 2022. It belonged to Mike Akens of Grand Junction.
The event features silent auction, prize drawings, pinup girl contest, presentation of scholarships and awards. At 6:30 p.m., head over to the Star Drive-In to catch a movie under the stars in your classic car. (Entry fee applies for the movie).

9 - 10 a.m. - Nature detectives: "Scat & Tracks" Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Marina, Ridgway State Park

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Home Garden Tour at the Montrose Botanic Gardens. Visit 5 beautiful home gardens on this self-guided tour beginning at the Montrose Botanic Gardens, where you'll pick up a wristband and map.

Tour also features plein air artists and live musicians at several locations (harps, hammered dulcimers and - at one location - a bluegrass jam session). Tickets $20 for Montrose Botanical Society members, $25 for non-members and $5 for children 3 to 15 years.

Available at MontroseGardens.org/garden-tour or at the Botanic Gardens the morning of June 8. No pets on tour, please.

9:30 a.m. - Local Farmacy RX cooking demonstrations at the Montrose Farmers Market, 433 S 1st St. Registration required. For registration openings, contact Angelica at 310-741-7703.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Community Appreciation Festival at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Road, Montrose. Free admission, ethnobotany tours, silent auction, hands-on activities, Chipeta Art Show, Indigenous performers.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Second Chance Humane Society Adoption Event. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Marina, Ridgway State Park.

3 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Montrose Pride 2024: Rainbow in the Rockies, at Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, Cerise Park.

7 p.m. - Karaoke with Magic Circle Players at the theater, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose. $5 over charge; beverages and snacks for sale.

Sunday, June 9

8:30 a.m. - Meet in Cerise Park for the Black Canyon Classics Colorful Colorado Car, Truck and Rod Show car cruise, which departs at 9 a.m.

Community Spotlight

A Montrose neighbor captured a pic of this Redwing Blackbird

Thanks to Carl Bostek of Montrose for sharing this beautiful Redwing Blackbird, found near The Preserves in late May.

Back to business

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