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What's happening, Montrose?

Hi and hello,

August is just about over, which is just mind-boggling to type.

As we near September, we have a special group of graduates to congratulate - 16 students, through the Hispanic Affairs Project, graduated from CSU Extension's Aging Mastery Program on Friday.

The program is designed to help and prepare older Coloradans for everything that comes with aging in our country, while also creating new connections in communities with language or cultural barriers.

This cohort is the first of its kind in Montrose, and for many of these adult students, it's the first time they have had access to a resource like this. So here's to the work these incredible students put it, and for HAP and the CSU Extension team who made this possible.

Keep an eye out next week for the full story! Now let's see what's happening around town.

- Cassie

In and around town

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

5 - 9 p.m. - Montrose DART, Visit Montrose and Mosaic present The Montrose Truck Stop & 93 Flea, an eclectic market, food trucks and live music, at 312 N. First St. in Block 93, ( the parking lot between Main and North First Street at Townsend and Cascade avenues.) Embrace the nostalgia of the open road at The Montrose Truck Stop, which takes place the third Thursday of the month.

7:30 – 8 p.m. – "Live Raptor Program" presented by Nature's Educators. Live birds present. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Overlook, Ridgway State Park.

7:30 p.m. - David Singley performs live at Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery. Advance reserved seats are $25 per person. Purchase online at www.healthyrhythm.net. This is a ticketless event.

Friday, August 30

7 - 9 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery Delta meets every Friday at 795 1600 Rd., Delta. The group is doing some restructuring: Until further notice, dinner will not be served before the meeting. Large group starts at 7 p.m. and is immediately followed by small groups.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – "Yin Yoga and Meditation" presented by expert Holly Mitchell. Bring a mat or blanket. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Overlook, Ridgway State Park.

8 p.m. - 'Funkadelic' band Liver Down the River performs at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway.

Saturday, August 31

9 a.m. - Learn about ice dyeing with Dragonfly Creative in Ridgway, at 631 Sherman St. All supplies included. Registration is $75. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3XleSgu.

9 a.m. - Delta County Search & Rescue Golf Tournament at the Cedaredge Golf Course, 500 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge. Shotgun Start at 9 a.m. 4-person scramble format. Includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes. Register at Cedaredge Golf Course.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Montrose Animal Shelter hosts Adoption Day at Chow Down Pet Supplies, 535 S. 1st St., Montrose.

7 p.m. - Mixed Bag Jazz performs at The Wright, 472 Main St., Ouray. Tickets $15 at the door.

7:30 p.m. - Heather & Doug perform at Courtyard @ 610, 610 Clinton St., Ridgway. Tickets: $15/ADV, $20/DOS.

8 – 10 p.m. - "Star Party" presented by the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Telescopes provided. Red light is welcome but will also be provided. Dutch Charlie Entrance @ Visitors Center, Ridgway.

9 p.m. - Easy Jim performs at the Alibi, 121 S. Fir St., Telluride. Grateful Dead jams from the Gunnison Valley.

Sunday, September 1

10 - 3 p.m. - Enjoy Brunch at Pomona Brewing, 830 N. Townsend Ave., Montrose.

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Smokin' J's performs at the historical Beaumont Hotel, 505 Main Street, Ouray.

Tuesday, September 3

9 - 11 a.m. - The Ute Indian Museum offers a tour of petroglyphs in Shavano Valley. Shavano Valley was used from at least 1000 B.C.E to 1900 C.E. by both the Archaic and Ute peoples. Through the Ute Indian Museum, tours are offered and led by trained Shavano Valley Petroglyph Docent and museum Education Director, Kellie Carroll. Participants should dress for the weather.

Moderate graded hike. Sturdy shoes or boots are ideal for the rough trail and steep slopes. Headlamps or flashlights may come in handy.

If you are interested and would like to reserve a spot, please contact the Ute Indian Museum at 970-249-3098. Payment is required in advance and space is limited. Admission into museum included. Tickets for adults 19 and older are $40; cost for members is $30; tickets for children 7 - 18 years old are $8; children ages 6 and under are free.

5 p.m. - Citizens' Climate Lobby Montrose presents at Montrose Safety Complex Meeting Room (434 S 1st St.). Progress on Climate Action Plan and mitigation of local pollution. Non-partisan, national, environmental, all welcome. For information, call 970-765-9095.

5 - 6 p.m. - Montrose High School cheerleaders host the Little Red Hawks Cheer Camp, 600 S. Selig Ave. All aspiring Kinder - 5th grade cheerleaders can meet each Tuesday through Oct. 29. Cheerleaders will perform at a MHS football game, the Montrose Youth Football League Superbowl and the MHS Cheerleader Showcase Night. $85/attendee, $10 off/household siblings. Space is limited. For more information, contact Montrose High School Cheerleaders at jessica.wallace@mcsd.org or 970-249-6636.

6:30 pm. - Paint & Sip with Blair with a purple-themed paint session. Sip a beverage, enjoy the company of friends, old & new, and create a beautiful work of art you'll be proud to hang in your home or give as a gift! Experienced art instructor Blair will guide you through creating an acrylic painting with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed atmosphere, and you will go home with a masterpiece. No experience necessary, all materials and a drink are included. Entry is $45.

Sign up at https://bit.ly/4dWGlKB.

Wednesday, September 4

2 - 3:30 p.m. - Compass Medical Center in Montrose hosts its New Hours BBQ.! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available, a raffle for 3 Mild Hyperbaric Sessions. Stop by to enter to win. Located at 2798 Woodgate Rd Suite A, Montrose. For information, call 970-252-3360.

4 - 8 p.m. - Karaoke night at Cobble Creek, 699 Cobble Dr., Montrose. Karaoke night with DJ Dave, Showstoppers Pizza, and a tap takeover with Shelter Distilling.

6 p.m. - Montrose Uncompahgre Trails (MUT) meets for monthly committee meeting at 105 Merchant Dr., Montrose. Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Attend to learn more about MUT.

Thursday, September 5

The region's annual astronomy festival, known as AstroFest, will take place Thursday in Montrose, Friday at Black Canyon and Saturday at Curecanti. This event connects the community to the dark skies of the region and provides the opportunity to look through telescopes, learn about wildlife, and appreciate dark skies. Dress warm for outdoor evening events and please use a red flashlight or headlamp, not white, to preserve night vision. Park only in designated areas, never on vegetation.

10 a.m. - Rooted Apothecary hosts Forest to Field is an immersive weekend festival reviving the innate lessons of Earth and creating a link between the deep slow wisdom of the wild forest, to the nourishing relationship between humans and the land they cultivate. Family friendly event at Big B's Delicious Orchard, 39126 West Elk Loop, Hotchkiss. Bring a wild food-inspired dish Thursday night to join in the Wild Food Potluck.

6 - 8 p.m. - Live local musicians will be playing Thursday evenings at Kismet Cafe, 618 Clinton St., Ridgway.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. – ASTROFEST: Evening Astronomy Program at the Montrose Public Safety Complex Community Room.

8:30 - 10 p.m. – ASTROFEST: Evening stargazing with telescopes at the Flat Top Bureau of Land Management, north of Montrose. Map and directions are on the park website.

Friday, September 6

1 p.m. - The inaugural Vietnam Era Veteran Welcome Home and Pinning Ceremony. Honor and celebrate the individuals who served during the Vietnam War era. This tribute will be held at the Montrose Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr., Montrose.

3 - 5 p.m. – ASTROFEST: Daytime astronomy, solar telescope viewing, and Junior Ranger Night Sky Explorer activities at the South Rim Visitor Center. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

4 - 7 p.m. - Veterans' Art Expo and Silent Auction at Cobble Creek Clubhouse. Enjoy the artwork — from paintings to quilts — created by veterans, their spouses or other family members, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Bid on the art and help Welcome Home Alliance For Veterans raise money for the continued support of our veterans.

4 - 6 p.m. - The Town of Olathe pays tribute to local agricultural workers with Festival Agricola on Olathe's Main Street. In addition to food, drinks and family fun activities, children and adults can join in a regional costume contest. Live music included.

4:30 - 6 p.m. - First Friday at Montrose Center for Arts, 11 S. Park Ave., Montrose. This First Friday features River & Rock: an exhibit of selected artwork by featured artists Jenny McIntyre and Jean Munro. Meet the artists, enjoy live music and food.

6 p.m. - The Montrose Summer Music Series welcomes Honey Island Swamp Band, with locals Crazy Like A Fox opening.

7:30 - 10 p.m. – ASTROFEST: Evening Program at the South Rim Campground Amphitheater. Join a park ranger for a talk on nocturnal wildlife, followed by a constellation tour. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

7:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Bluecorn Cafe in Montrose welcomes Birds of Play for their debut performance at the Candle Factory. Birds of Play is an Americawna Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Seating is first come, first serve.

Saturday, September 7

9 a.m. - 5th Annual Marine Luna Golf Scramble at the Black Canyon Golf Course in Montrose. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Breakfast and lunch included, as well as additional contests. Registration is $65/player or $250/team of four. This is the only fundraiser for the Martine Luna Athletic Scholarship, founded in 2019 to honor Luna's memory by covering athletic fees at Montrose County Schools, Montrose Recreation District and Club fees. For information, contact Cathie Martinez at 970-417-8125 or Bryan Hunter at 970-497-0100.

9 a.m. - Columbine Quilters will meet at Welcome Home Alliance Warrior Resource 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way, Montrose. 9 a.m. Fellowship, 9:30 Business Meeting, 10:30 Show-and-tell, Refreshments and Program: Kim Lindel, "Frolicking Fall Fabrics for Decorating." Visitors are always welcome. For more information, Paula millsappscoui@gmail.com or Cheryl 970-462-3849.

3 p.m. - Cedaredge's Party in the Park and community potluck, followed by a performance from Valley Symphony Orchestra. VSO will perform the "Sounds of Summer." Town trustees will serve burgers and hot dogs between 3 - 5 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Entry is free.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Junior Ranger Night Sky Explorer activities at the Elk Creek Campground. Curecanti National Recreation Area.

7:30 - 10 p.m. – ASTROFEST: Evening Program at the South Rim Campground Amphitheater. Join a park ranger for a talk on nocturnal wildlife, followed by a constellation tour. Curecanti National Recreation Area.

8:30 - 10 p.m. – Evening stargazing with telescopes at the Elk Creek Campground. Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Back to business

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