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Howdy and happy Thursday folks,
Today was so hot that I immediately regretted sitting down in my car without sitting down on my designated summer driving towel (plus a rag just to touch the gear shift).
What a time to be alive!
Luckily we saw a little reprieve from the heat this evening thanks to the clouds and wind hanging over Montrose. Don't get too comfy, though! The high temps and high UVs aren't behind us yet.
Here's some quick refreshers on how to stay safe from the sun and heat:
* Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Look before you lock!
* Avoid strenuous activity (when possible) during hottest part of the day.
* Avoid consumption of alcohol and caffeine... Hey, I'm just the messenger here. Realistically, drink extra water, especially if you plan to drink (alcohol or caffeine)!
* Keep pets indoors or provide plenty of shade and water.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing.
* Wear a hat! Skin cancer doesn't discriminate - your scalp is fair game to being at risk.
* Did I mention drink water? As someone who frequently forgets to hydrate, I find carrying around a water bottle with a straw is game-changing. Everyone is different though, so find something that makes it easier and enjoyable for you!
Now, grab a cold drink - it's time to jump into this upcoming week's events around town!
- Cassie
In and around town
Now - July 30 The 2nd Annual Harps and Hammers Retreat is accepting a few more registrations for the August 2-3 event. Included are workshops for both harp and hammer dulcimers, and all other acoustic instruments are welcome to learn how to play with others. Meals for Friday and Saturday, plus an evening concert featuring attendees and two Carol Kappus from Michigan on harp and Joshua Messick on Hammer Dulcimer. For more information, call or text Robin Freed at 970 275 8996 for full details.
Now - July 31
The 4th Annual Chipeta Art Show runs through July at the Ute Indian Museum, 17523 Chipeta Rd. Artists include rock artist/watercolorist, Susan Kienholz; oil painter, Mike Simpson; Native American Gourd artist, Marsha Norton and Lu Anne Tyrrel, an artist/photographer. All artists donate 20% of their sales to the Friends of the Ute Indian Museum (FUM). Museum admission is not required to attend the show.
Now - August 6 The Montrose Police Department is collecting school supplies to help students in the coming academic year. Go to 434 S. First St. to drop off items such as crayons, dry-erase markers, pencils, tissues, ring binders, glue sticks, composition books, headphones, earbuds, high-lighters, pocket folders, colored pencils, loose-leaf paper, erasers, and backpacks.
Now through August 31 The Montrose Womans Club is accepting vendors for its annual holiday bazaar Oct. 18 and 19. Proceeds from table rentals go to small, local nonprofits. For vendor applications, email montrosewomansclub@gmail.com; text or call 970-275-8902 or pick up at the Lazy Hound Antiques & Collectibles, 309 E. Main St., Montrose.
TONIGHT: Ridgway Concert Series
6 - 10 p.m. - Ridgway Concert Series at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. This fourth concert is headlined by Kiltro, with opener Pahua. It's not too late to boogie on over!
Friday, July 26
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Food Truck Fridays at Kinikin Processing, 1032 6450 Rd. in Montrose. Rotating selection of food trucks, happy hour, live music, yard games.
6 p.m. - Jedi George brings the groove to Remingtons' patio with live music. Enjoy the full band experience with a view of the Sneffels Range, food and drinks. Call ahead and make your reservations at 970-252-1119.
7 p.m. - Calling all Eagles fans! Grand Junction's Botanical Gardens presents The Eagles Experience with Boys Of Summer. The cover band carries on the sounds of the Eagles. Gates open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/3wuWfMa
7 - 8:30 p.m. - "Plants of Western Colorado" by Professor Stephen Stern. Specimens will be present. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Overlook, Ridgway State Park.
Saturday, July 27
7:30 - 11 a.m. - Saturday Morning Club Run, by San Juan Mountain Runners, starting at Looney Bean, 3480 Wolverine Drive, Montrose (near Target). Walkers, runners, dogs, strollers — all are welcome, no matter pace or distance. The runners do an out-and-back, with some running the paved trail and some sticking with the dirt and gravel off to the side. Meet at Looney Bean; return to Looney Bean for caffeine and laughter.
9 - 11 a.m. - Nature Detectives: "Wildflowers" PaCo Entrance @ PaCo Ponds, Ridgway State Park.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Montrose Farmers Market is open Saturdays on South Uncompahgre Ave., Centennial Plaza and South 1st St. in downtown Montrose. Fresh, local food and artisan crafts from the Western Slope. Live music every weekend and events all year round. The Montrose Farmers Market welcomes NSAP, Double Up Food Bucks and WIC FMNP. 1 p.m. - An afternoon with author Laura Pritchett, author of Playing with Wildfire, this summer's Community Read selection. Laura will talk about her book, participate in a book discussion with time for Q&A, and have a book signing. Limited copies of Playing with Wildfire are available. Email Laura at lmclean@montroselibrary.org to claim yours. Registration is not required to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Montrose Library.
7 - 8:30 p.m. - "Outdoor Learning & Parental Education" by Montrose educator Miss Suzy Conty. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center, Ridgway State Park.
Sunday, July 28
Noon - 3 p.m. - Mixed Bag Jazz's Jazzy Sunday Brunch at Shelter Distilling, 947 Mayfly Drive, Montrose (Colorado Outdoors. Use Shelter's designated parking lot.)
Monday, July 29
5:30 - 7 p.m. - Unify Montrose holds a brainstorming session for its 2025 issue roadmap. RSVP at https://bit.ly/UnifyMontrose2025. The meeting will be held at Bluecorn Cafe, 1842 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose.
8 p.m. - Montrose Red Hawks Youth Soccer Camp at Sunset Mesa Soccer Fields. Registration forms available at the Ticket Link, or at Montrose Recreation Center and Field House.
Tuesday, July 30
5:30 p.m. - Montrose Uncompahgre Trails (MUT) hosts Buzzard Gulch Dig Day. Help trim brush and spruce up the Buzzard Gulch trail system. Bring work gloves (bike gloves also work), closed-toe shoes or boots, and water. Long pants, a sun shirt, and a hat are recommended, as well as loppers and small hand saws if you have them.
8 p.m. - Montrose Red Hawks Youth Soccer Camp at Sunset Mesa Soccer Fields. Registration forms available at the Ticket Link, or at Montrose Recreation Center and Field House.
Wednesday, July 31 8 - 9 a.m. - The Forum meets at CMU Cascade Hall, South Third Street and Cascade Avenue, Montrose. Featured topic: Montrose Veterans Memorial Project. Free. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Watercolorist Anita Winter hosts a presentation on plein aire painting at Montrose Center for Arts, 11 S. Park Ave. 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Uncompahgre Valley Alliance will hold a membership social at Silver Basin Brewing, 147 N. 1st St. in Montrose. All are welcome to enjoy a complimentary nacho bar. Learn about the UVA's current transportation campaign and broader Alliance initiatives. Enter the door prize raffle to win some local gifts. For more information, visit westerncoloradoalliance.org. 8 p.m. - Montrose Red Hawks Youth Soccer Camp at Sunset Mesa Soccer Fields. Registration forms available at the Ticket Link, or at Montrose Recreation Center and Field House.
Thursday, August 1 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Small Business Awards reception at the Montrose Pavilion Conference Center, 1800 Pavilion Dr., Montrose. Catered by True Grit Cafe & Catering.
6 p.m. - Pickin' in the Park, at Paonia Town Park, 610 5th St. Pickin' Productions and the Kampe Foundation present the 2024 Pickin' in the Park concert series. Free shows, Thursdays in August. Jordan Lowe and Cross-Eyed Possum perform live in the park. Entry is free.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Longtime COPMOBA board member and MUT chapter committee member Bill Harris will be delivering a presentation on the history of COPMOBA. Learn about how the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association was formed, what the early days were like and how COPMOBA has impacted mountain biking and trails on the Western Slope. Located at the Flex Rec, 1309 Mayfly Dr.
8 p.m. - Montrose Red Hawks Youth Soccer Camp at Sunset Mesa Soccer Fields. Registration forms available at the Ticket Link, or at Montrose Recreation Center and Field House.
Friday, August 2
6 p.m. - Montrose Summer Music Series presents its third concert of the summer. Southern Avenue headlines with local opener La Familia Music Group (LFMG).
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Big B's Delicious Orchards hosts Friday Nights Live in the Orchard, 39126 West Elk Loop, Hotchkiss. Darrell Scott and Mike Finders perform. For more information, visit www.bigbs.com
Saturday, August 3 7:30 - 11 a.m. - Saturday Morning Club Run, by San Juan Mountain Runners, starting at Looney Bean, 3480 Wolverine Drive, Montrose (near Target). Walkers, runners, dogs, strollers — all are welcome, no matter pace or distance. The runners do an out-and-back, with some running the paved trail and some sticking with the dirt and gravel off to the side. Meet at Looney Bean; return to Looney Bean for caffeine and laughter.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Montrose Farmers Market is open Saturdays on South Uncompahgre Ave., Centennial Plaza and South 1st St. in downtown Montrose. Fresh, local food and artisan crafts from the Western Slope. Live music every weekend and events all year round. The Montrose Farmers Market welcomes NSAP, Double Up Food Bucks and WIC FMNP.
10 a.m. - The Ute Indian Museum in Montrose offers a free day of entry and free film screenings. At 10 a.m., watch Spirit of the Nuche. At 1:30 p.m., watch Indian Horse.
7 p.m. - Joshua Messick, Hammered Dulcimer Champion and recording artist is returning for an epic concert, including local guest musicians. The concert will be at The First Presbyterian Church, 1840 Niagara in Montrose. Tickets at the door are $20 general admission, $15 for Seniors or Veterans, and children under 12 are free. All proceeds are to help pay for the musicians and travel expenses. For more information, Robin Freed, 970-275-8996.
Back to business
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Let's talk more on NABUR!
As a news organization, it's our duty to inform. That said, news is made richer by the communities it represents. With that in mind, I encourage you to hop on over to NABUR and share what's on your mind: What is important to you? What isn't important to you? What are you excited for/hesitant about? Let us know! You can email us at editor@montrosepress.com or me directly at cassie.knust@montrosepress.com As always, stay in the loop on events around town by visiting our calendar page.
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