This Week's Community Events
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
Telluride Farmers Market Opening Day, noon-4 p.m. on S. Oak St., south of Elks Park. Featuring regionally produced plants, produce, meats, crafts and more. The market is open every Friday through Sept.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
KOTO Village Voice, program begins at 11:30 a.m. Councilman Jonathan Sweet is scheduled to attend.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
Meet County Commissioner Candidate Rube Felicelli – 5:30 p.m. in the program room at the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride. Bring questions and concerns. Visit www.rubeforcommissioner.com for more info.
Out Loud Lecture: A Conversation With Trio Solisti – Wilkinson Library Program Room, 7:30 p.m. In collaboration with Telluride Musicfest.
San Miguel Educational Fund Public Meeting – The governing body of your community radio station KOTO, at 5:30 p.m. in the Telluride Room of the Wilkinson Library. The public is invited to attend. Public opinion is always taken first, so you do not have to sit through the entire meeting.
Pinhead Town Talk – Serendipity in Physical Chemistry: How Discoveries Are Made with Dr. Professor Millard Alexander. 6-7:15 p.m. at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Free.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
Bike Tour Colorado Concert – The BTC Buffet, 5-7 p.m., and free outdoor concert, 6-8 p.m. The buffet is at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Purchase tickets in advance at a reduced price of $20, online at www.tellurideticket.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 1 - SUNDAY, JULY 2
Fen Development and Paleoecology Workshop – Ronald B. Davis, Prof. Emeritus, University of Maine will lead the workshop on fen development and succession in Telluride and Mountain Village. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Native Plant Society, USDA Forest Service and Mountain Studies Institute. Limited to six people. Cost: $125. For more info and/or registration contact Gay Austin at 970/641-6264 or austinaceae@frontier.net.
Ongoing:
Fireside Chats – Listen to historical stories about Telluride and Mountain Village from Telluride legends, free. Every other Thursday through Aug.17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fire Pit in Heritage Plaza. Upcoming: July 6, Telluride’s Early School Days, with Sharon Albin & Panel; July 20, All Aboard! Telluride’s Railroad History, with Keith & Bonnie Koch and Karl Schaeffer.
St. Sophia Nature Center Activities – Fri., June 23: Birding with Ramona – Take a bird location and identification hike with local naturalist Ramona Gaylord, 9-11 a.m.; KidSounds, active music making using the rich sounds and language of nature with Susan Ensor at the St. Sophia Nature Center, 10-10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-6; Wed., June 28: Herb Walker Tour with John Sir Jesse – A guided nature hike to discover Telluride’s plant life, 9 a.m.-noon; KidSing with Ulli Sir Jesse – Hiking and singing songs about nature, for kids ages 6-12. Bring hiking boots and sunscreen, 3-4 p.m.; Fri., June 30: Birding With Ramona – Hiking to identify Telluride bird life, 9-11 a.m.; KidSounds St. Sophia with Susan Ensor – Music making while exploring the sounds and language of nature, for kids ages 3-6, 10-10:30 a.m. All activities are free and open to the public. For more info call Deanna Belch at 728-7339.
Telluride Historical Museum – Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free local’s day every Thursday with extended hours until 7 p.m. Call 728-3344 for more info.
Ridgway Farmers Market – Sundays through September, 8 a.m.-noon. Located in Ridgway on Hwy. 550 across from the Ouray County Fairgrounds. This season features breakfast burritos and coffee, local vegetables and fresh fruit, bread, buffalo and elk meat, eggs, wine, fresh cut flowers, soaps and lotions, jewelry, crafts, and much more. First Sunday of each month will feature a cooking demonstration using produce from the market.
Visit the Library Website and click on “Meeting Rooms” to arrange meetings, programs and events. The calendar provides an up-to-date availability schedule with round the clock access from your home computer, www.telluridelibrary.org.
Restore Our World – Daily showings of Bioneers DVDs; Plenary Bioneers DVDs; Democracy Now with Amy Goodman airs twice daily, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; The Now Program on PBS airs Fri., 7 p.m.; 129 W Colorado, 728-3553.
Eight Ball Pool Tournament – Every Thursday; $10 entry fee; double elimination; cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, New Sheridan Bar. Registration, 6:30 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. For more info call Paul Tate at 729-0805.
9/11 Commemorative Peacewalk – 11th day of every month to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Meet at the Courthouse steps in Telluride at noon for the monthly Peacewalk down main street to Town Park. Contact c@thisrepublicCAN.us for more information.
Telluride Visitors Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W Colorado Ave, 970/728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.
Telluride Liquors wine tasting every Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday is also local’s day with discounts on wine, beer and liquor, 123 E Colorado Ave. Call 728-3380 for more info.
Big Daddy’s Sports Bar & Grill – NTN Gaming Network for five or more players, winner gets free beverage, Trivia, Texas Hold ’em Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Mountain Village Guest Services Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Franz Klammer building and both gondola stations. Call 728-5424 for info.
Announcements:
Get Your Victorian Bloomers! at the Telluride Historical Museum, bulbs for gardens and gift giving. This is a fundraiser for the museum. Brochures and order forms are available at the museum. The deadline for ordering is August 1. Orders placed by June 30 will receive a gift of 20 yellow miniature tulip bulbs. All bulbs will be delivered in time for fall planting. Call the museum at 728-3344 for more info.
Host an International Exchange Student – Host families from Telluride and surrounding areas are invited to host teenage international exchange students from around the world for the 2006-2007 school year. The students will attend local high schools. They will bring their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for just room and board. A local STS area representative will assist you throughout the year. If you would like more info on hosting call 800/522-4678 and ask for David Keating or email info@stsfoundation.org or visit www.stsfoundation.org.
The San Miguel County Veterans Service Office has Department of Veterans Affairs applications for health benefits (including prescription drug benefits) available by calling 728-4501.
County Mercury Collection and Recycling – San Miguel County is collecting old mercury thermometers, old cell phones and spent ink cartridges. Only thermometers containing mercury (no other household items containing mercury) are being collected. Ink cartridges and cell phones are being recycled to benefit Norwood’s Wright Stuff Foundation. Bring these items to the environmental health desk at the county offices in the Miramonte Bldg., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For more info contact Deb Dion at 369-5442.
ReStore Our World Seeks Community Input – Post your thoughts on topics of importance to our community at www.Restore-OurWorld.com, an online community forum. Write to info@ReStore-OurWorld.com to get a community forum started on the topic of your choice.
Woman to Woman – A facilitated peer support group for and by women. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Wilkinson Public Library. Free, childcare can be provided. To sign up, call 728-5660.
Colorado Preschool Program can provide scholarships to children who live within the school district. Children must be 3, 4 or 5 years old and eligible for preschool in the 2006-2007 school year. Speak with your local preschool for more information on the Colorado Preschool Program eligibility and qualifying risk factors.
Programa Preescolar de Colorado – Este programa puede proporcionar becas niños que viven en el distrito del área de la escuela. Los niños deberán tener 3, 4 o 5 años y estar listos para el preescolar de 2006-2007 (año escolar). Converse con las personas del preescolar de su distrito para mas información en este programa.
Second Chance Humane Society – Offering a spay/neuter financial aid program for pet owners. Call 970/626-CARE (2273) or visit secondchancehumanesociety.org.
Mountain Sprouts Pre-School – Accepting applications for 3, 4 or 5 year olds for full or half day programs two, three or five days per week. Call 728-8004 and leave a message.
Telluride Food Coop – Call 728-8740 or email foodcoop@telluridecolorado.net to volunteer or for more info.
Applications for Rental Use of the Palm Theatre – Available from the School District Business Office at 725 W Colorado Ave, PO Box 187, Telluride, CO 81435, or on the District website: www.tellurideschool.org/theater.htm. For more info call Mona de Alva at 970/369-1205 or Kurt Shugars at 369-1218.
Tellurideticket.com – Tickets available to local festivals, events, performances, and other recreational activities online via www.tellurideticket.com, fax orders to 866/366-2329, in person at the Visitor Information Center, 630 W Colorado Ave, or by phone at 728-3041 or 800/525-3455 ext. 3. VIC hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
The Cordial Concierge – Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W Pacific Ave (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725 for more info.
Telluride Air Desk – Get the best air rates available to Telluride; call 877/284-7549.
Telluride/Montrose Air Service – For info about the Airline Guarantee Program and where air service stands today in terms of flights into Montrose and Telluride, call 728-7465 or email sstewart@tellurideskiresort.com.
Telluride Women’s Network – E-mail donnalp@aol.com for membership and activities info.
San Miguel County Workforce Center – Anyone seeking work may register for local and state jobs, job-training services available. Employers can submit info and job orders about openings. Office location: 100 W Colorado Ave, suite 213, Tues. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 728-5585 or 249-7783 for more info.
Last Dollar Pass is now open; expect icy and muddy conditions
Prove You Can Live a Sustainable Life and Win a Loan – Document a seven year living plan that includes energy generation and usage, land usage, waste disposal-regeneration, food production and shelter. The winner will be granted a $7,000 loan. For more info, contact Pat Barber, P.O. Box 23, Norwood, CO, 81423, 708-1261, TellurideRow.com or WoodstockRoad.org.
Telluride Farmers Market Opening Day, noon-4 p.m. on S. Oak St., south of Elks Park. Featuring regionally produced plants, produce, meats, crafts and more. The market is open every Friday through Sept.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
KOTO Village Voice, program begins at 11:30 a.m. Councilman Jonathan Sweet is scheduled to attend.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
Meet County Commissioner Candidate Rube Felicelli – 5:30 p.m. in the program room at the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride. Bring questions and concerns. Visit www.rubeforcommissioner.com for more info.
Out Loud Lecture: A Conversation With Trio Solisti – Wilkinson Library Program Room, 7:30 p.m. In collaboration with Telluride Musicfest.
San Miguel Educational Fund Public Meeting – The governing body of your community radio station KOTO, at 5:30 p.m. in the Telluride Room of the Wilkinson Library. The public is invited to attend. Public opinion is always taken first, so you do not have to sit through the entire meeting.
Pinhead Town Talk – Serendipity in Physical Chemistry: How Discoveries Are Made with Dr. Professor Millard Alexander. 6-7:15 p.m. at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Free.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
Bike Tour Colorado Concert – The BTC Buffet, 5-7 p.m., and free outdoor concert, 6-8 p.m. The buffet is at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Purchase tickets in advance at a reduced price of $20, online at www.tellurideticket.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 1 - SUNDAY, JULY 2
Fen Development and Paleoecology Workshop – Ronald B. Davis, Prof. Emeritus, University of Maine will lead the workshop on fen development and succession in Telluride and Mountain Village. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Native Plant Society, USDA Forest Service and Mountain Studies Institute. Limited to six people. Cost: $125. For more info and/or registration contact Gay Austin at 970/641-6264 or austinaceae@frontier.net.
Ongoing:
Fireside Chats – Listen to historical stories about Telluride and Mountain Village from Telluride legends, free. Every other Thursday through Aug.17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fire Pit in Heritage Plaza. Upcoming: July 6, Telluride’s Early School Days, with Sharon Albin & Panel; July 20, All Aboard! Telluride’s Railroad History, with Keith & Bonnie Koch and Karl Schaeffer.
St. Sophia Nature Center Activities – Fri., June 23: Birding with Ramona – Take a bird location and identification hike with local naturalist Ramona Gaylord, 9-11 a.m.; KidSounds, active music making using the rich sounds and language of nature with Susan Ensor at the St. Sophia Nature Center, 10-10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-6; Wed., June 28: Herb Walker Tour with John Sir Jesse – A guided nature hike to discover Telluride’s plant life, 9 a.m.-noon; KidSing with Ulli Sir Jesse – Hiking and singing songs about nature, for kids ages 6-12. Bring hiking boots and sunscreen, 3-4 p.m.; Fri., June 30: Birding With Ramona – Hiking to identify Telluride bird life, 9-11 a.m.; KidSounds St. Sophia with Susan Ensor – Music making while exploring the sounds and language of nature, for kids ages 3-6, 10-10:30 a.m. All activities are free and open to the public. For more info call Deanna Belch at 728-7339.
Telluride Historical Museum – Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free local’s day every Thursday with extended hours until 7 p.m. Call 728-3344 for more info.
Ridgway Farmers Market – Sundays through September, 8 a.m.-noon. Located in Ridgway on Hwy. 550 across from the Ouray County Fairgrounds. This season features breakfast burritos and coffee, local vegetables and fresh fruit, bread, buffalo and elk meat, eggs, wine, fresh cut flowers, soaps and lotions, jewelry, crafts, and much more. First Sunday of each month will feature a cooking demonstration using produce from the market.
Visit the Library Website and click on “Meeting Rooms” to arrange meetings, programs and events. The calendar provides an up-to-date availability schedule with round the clock access from your home computer, www.telluridelibrary.org.
Restore Our World – Daily showings of Bioneers DVDs; Plenary Bioneers DVDs; Democracy Now with Amy Goodman airs twice daily, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; The Now Program on PBS airs Fri., 7 p.m.; 129 W Colorado, 728-3553.
Eight Ball Pool Tournament – Every Thursday; $10 entry fee; double elimination; cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, New Sheridan Bar. Registration, 6:30 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. For more info call Paul Tate at 729-0805.
9/11 Commemorative Peacewalk – 11th day of every month to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Meet at the Courthouse steps in Telluride at noon for the monthly Peacewalk down main street to Town Park. Contact c@thisrepublicCAN.us for more information.
Telluride Visitors Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W Colorado Ave, 970/728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.
Telluride Liquors wine tasting every Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday is also local’s day with discounts on wine, beer and liquor, 123 E Colorado Ave. Call 728-3380 for more info.
Big Daddy’s Sports Bar & Grill – NTN Gaming Network for five or more players, winner gets free beverage, Trivia, Texas Hold ’em Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Mountain Village Guest Services Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Franz Klammer building and both gondola stations. Call 728-5424 for info.
Announcements:
Get Your Victorian Bloomers! at the Telluride Historical Museum, bulbs for gardens and gift giving. This is a fundraiser for the museum. Brochures and order forms are available at the museum. The deadline for ordering is August 1. Orders placed by June 30 will receive a gift of 20 yellow miniature tulip bulbs. All bulbs will be delivered in time for fall planting. Call the museum at 728-3344 for more info.
Host an International Exchange Student – Host families from Telluride and surrounding areas are invited to host teenage international exchange students from around the world for the 2006-2007 school year. The students will attend local high schools. They will bring their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for just room and board. A local STS area representative will assist you throughout the year. If you would like more info on hosting call 800/522-4678 and ask for David Keating or email info@stsfoundation.org or visit www.stsfoundation.org.
The San Miguel County Veterans Service Office has Department of Veterans Affairs applications for health benefits (including prescription drug benefits) available by calling 728-4501.
County Mercury Collection and Recycling – San Miguel County is collecting old mercury thermometers, old cell phones and spent ink cartridges. Only thermometers containing mercury (no other household items containing mercury) are being collected. Ink cartridges and cell phones are being recycled to benefit Norwood’s Wright Stuff Foundation. Bring these items to the environmental health desk at the county offices in the Miramonte Bldg., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For more info contact Deb Dion at 369-5442.
ReStore Our World Seeks Community Input – Post your thoughts on topics of importance to our community at www.Restore-OurWorld.com, an online community forum. Write to info@ReStore-OurWorld.com to get a community forum started on the topic of your choice.
Woman to Woman – A facilitated peer support group for and by women. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Wilkinson Public Library. Free, childcare can be provided. To sign up, call 728-5660.
Colorado Preschool Program can provide scholarships to children who live within the school district. Children must be 3, 4 or 5 years old and eligible for preschool in the 2006-2007 school year. Speak with your local preschool for more information on the Colorado Preschool Program eligibility and qualifying risk factors.
Programa Preescolar de Colorado – Este programa puede proporcionar becas niños que viven en el distrito del área de la escuela. Los niños deberán tener 3, 4 o 5 años y estar listos para el preescolar de 2006-2007 (año escolar). Converse con las personas del preescolar de su distrito para mas información en este programa.
Second Chance Humane Society – Offering a spay/neuter financial aid program for pet owners. Call 970/626-CARE (2273) or visit secondchancehumanesociety.org.
Mountain Sprouts Pre-School – Accepting applications for 3, 4 or 5 year olds for full or half day programs two, three or five days per week. Call 728-8004 and leave a message.
Telluride Food Coop – Call 728-8740 or email foodcoop@telluridecolorado.net to volunteer or for more info.
Applications for Rental Use of the Palm Theatre – Available from the School District Business Office at 725 W Colorado Ave, PO Box 187, Telluride, CO 81435, or on the District website: www.tellurideschool.org/theater.htm. For more info call Mona de Alva at 970/369-1205 or Kurt Shugars at 369-1218.
Tellurideticket.com – Tickets available to local festivals, events, performances, and other recreational activities online via www.tellurideticket.com, fax orders to 866/366-2329, in person at the Visitor Information Center, 630 W Colorado Ave, or by phone at 728-3041 or 800/525-3455 ext. 3. VIC hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
The Cordial Concierge – Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W Pacific Ave (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725 for more info.
Telluride Air Desk – Get the best air rates available to Telluride; call 877/284-7549.
Telluride/Montrose Air Service – For info about the Airline Guarantee Program and where air service stands today in terms of flights into Montrose and Telluride, call 728-7465 or email sstewart@tellurideskiresort.com.
Telluride Women’s Network – E-mail donnalp@aol.com for membership and activities info.
San Miguel County Workforce Center – Anyone seeking work may register for local and state jobs, job-training services available. Employers can submit info and job orders about openings. Office location: 100 W Colorado Ave, suite 213, Tues. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 728-5585 or 249-7783 for more info.
Last Dollar Pass is now open; expect icy and muddy conditions
Prove You Can Live a Sustainable Life and Win a Loan – Document a seven year living plan that includes energy generation and usage, land usage, waste disposal-regeneration, food production and shelter. The winner will be granted a $7,000 loan. For more info, contact Pat Barber, P.O. Box 23, Norwood, CO, 81423, 708-1261, TellurideRow.com or WoodstockRoad.org.
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