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Happy Tuesday friends,
As we get ready for Independence Day, it can be difficult to separate the celebrations from all the craziness happening in the news right now.
This week, let's focus on our community and how strong we are together. This holiday isn't just about fireworks and a killer BBQ (although I'm all about that), it's a chance to come together, lift each other up, and show support.
Whether you're getting involved in local events, shopping at local businesses, or just hanging out with your neighbors and loved ones, let's make this week all about community spirit.
Remember, we're better when we stick together - so here's to a fantastic and super connected 4th of July!
- Cassie
Community Spotlight
Get ready for more public art spaces!
The City of Montrose's Development and Revitalization Team (DART) just kicked off a cool new mural program to spruce up our city with some new public art.
The goal is to add some color and life to our buildings and make Montrose even more vibrant. DART's program is all about supporting public art by offering financial incentives for creating murals.
This is where my fellow artists can start dusting off their paint brushes:
DART will provide up to $10,000 per accepted project. Priority will be given to prime locations or spots that mean a lot to the community.
If you own a commercial property in Montrose, you can get join the movement by giving written permission for a mural. The artwork has to be family-friendly and long-lasting.
You can apply here.
In and around town Now - July 31 Check out the cool art at the 4th Annual Chipeta Art Show happening at the Ute Indian Museum through July. You can find pieces from artists like Susan Kienholz, Mike Simpson, Marsha Norton, and Lu Anne Tyrrell.
The sugar on top? 20% of their sales go to support the Friends of the Ute Indian Museum. You don't even need to pay museum admission to see 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.
Wednesday, July 3
6 - 7:30 p.m. - "Soaring over Colorado" Air Force Band Concert sponsored by Welcome Home Alliance. The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will perform a free concert at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater in Montrose.
Thursday, July 4
10 a.m. - noon - 4th of July Parade in downtown Montrose. Parade begins on East Main Street and ends at North 1st Street. 1 - 9 p.m. - 4th of July Celebration Concert in Cerise Park, Rotary Amphitheater. Live music, food, beer garden, family-friendly activities, fireworks show. Free entry.
Friday, July 5
8 - 11 a.m. - Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans and the City of Montrose hosts a community pancake breakfast at the WHAV building, 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way. 4 - 7 p.m. - First Friday Art Walk at Montrose Center for the Arts. Live music, catered snacks and beverages. Free entry. 5 p.m. - Montrose Summer Music Series, second concert. Cody Hibbard headlines with openers Mountain Nugs. Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 970-275-4183. 5 - 6:30 p.m. - The Process of Opal Mining" by Volunteer Larry Throop. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center, Ridgway State Park.
Saturday, July 6 9 - 11 a.m. - Archery Day! Come out and learn a new skill or practice what you know! Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center.
7 p.m. - "Horse Painting" by artist Alice Billings. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center, Ridgway State Park.
Sunday, July 7 1 - 4 p.m. - Shine Sweet Moon performs at Horsefly Brewery.
Monday, July 8
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose. 4 - 6 p.m. - Teen(ish) Game Night at the Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. 2nd St. Nintendo Switch games, board games and pizza. If you have a portable gaming console, bring it and any E or E10+rated games – or favorite board games – to play. Ages 12-18 welcome. Register at https://bit.ly/mrldteen.
Tuesday, July 9
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. - Free guided tour of the Ute Indian Museum Ethnobotany Garden in Montrose. (The garden is across Chipeta Road from the museum; meet there by the Peace Pole.) Learn more about the plants connected with the Ute people.
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose. 10 a.m. - Montrose Regional Library hosts author Shannon Hale for a presentation and book signing. Doors open at 10 a.m. Hale will run a family storytime at 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. - Montrose Regional Library hosts author Shannon Hale for a presentation and book signing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Hale will run a family storytime at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose.
Thursday, July 11
1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose.
Friday, July 12
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5; children free.
Saturday, July 13
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - "Junk 'n the Trunk" Community Garage Sale/Flea market fundraiser for the Montrose Court Troop 491, at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road, Montrose.
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5.00, children free.
10 a.m. - The High Plains Harmony Festival, presented by Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus and Surround Sound Quartet, will take place at The Redlands United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. This free event is open to all women aged 12 and above, and will include singing workshops and a public concert at 4:30 p.m. Participants will receive a free T-shirt, tote bag and lunch. Registration is required by July 8 and can be completed online. For more information, call 970-261-0304 or email grandmesaacappella@gmail.com. 1 - 4 p.m. - Youth Circus classes by Weehawken Dance, at the FlexRec, 1309 Mayfly Dr. in Montrose.
Sunday, July 14
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Black Canyon Quilt Show at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose. Show features: approximately 150 quilts, vendors, a boutique, a raffle quilt, lectures, and classes. Visit blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information. Adult admission is $5; children free.
2 p.m. - El Mercado Montrose - Day and Night Market, 1025 E. Main St. Local businesses are partnering up to help raise money for LFMG Music Academy's mission to inspire youth through music. Funds collected go to the cause.
Back to business Do you have business-related news you want to share with the community? Let me know! Email me at cassiek@montrosepress.com. We are always looking for business news, information to include in our weekly roundups, and quick updates you may want to share through our newsletter.
From Kathy Riggle of Montrose:
I am so grateful for all the efforts, planning and fundraising by the Rotary Club to make the amphitheater a reality for the citizens of Montrose to enjoy the concerts and all the things it offers.
However, as a senior with mobility issues I am not able to go and enjoy the events there for the following reasons:
1) No assigned handicapped parking spaces near the amphitheater for people unable to walk a long distance
2) No flat walkway from the parking lot to the seating area in front of the stage
3) No seating or shade on the lawn where people have to sit. Therefore, for people with health issues like me, in order to be able to attend an event we would have to be able to walk from the parking lot carrying our own chair and umbrella or something for shade and a purse or backpack with water, etc.
This is not an option for me and many other seniors like me. I feel there are some simple solutions:
1) There is a locked gate beside the stage that is opened to let the performers in backstage before the performance with a limited number of parking spaces. This could also be made available for a limited number of handicapped people, 1 hour before the performance.
2) I propose the city budget enough money to build some bleachers with an overhead awning for shade and reserve for mostly handicapped people.
3) The city provide a golf cart service to take people to and from their cars to the seating area. This could be a volunteer. I am sure there are funds and/or grants available to provide these services as we 'baby boomers' make up half of the US population!
Thank you,
Kathy Riggle
We're accepting "Thank you" letters and notes for our newsletters! This section, "Our Community Cares" is the perfect place to include your notes that may not fit in our Letters to the Editor section. Email your notes to editor@montrosepress.com and we'll include it in our next newsletter. We may edit for length and clarity.
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 cassiek@montrosepress.com As always, stay in the loop on events around town by visiting our calendar page.
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