September Community Events
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1
Author Book Signing of The Seventh Survivor by Lori Lacefield, Between the Covers, 224 W. Colorado Ave., 10 a.m.-noon.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7
Images of America Telluride Release Reception - The Telluride Historical Museum is proud to announce the release of its new book Images of America: Telluride. Author Elizabeth Barbour and the museum collaborated to publish this Telluride history through the museum's historic photographs and captions by Barbour. Please join in celebrating this new release from Arcadia Publishing, 5:30 p.m. at the museum. Call 728-3344 or visit www.telluridemuseum.org for additional info.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 8
Telluride Parent Teacher Student Organization Welcome Wagon Party - 456 W. Colorado Ave., 4-7 p.m. Come join us to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and meet new and returning parents.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11
Free Film: Loose Change, 2nd Edition - 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room, followed by discussion. This sobering documentary asks some intriguing questions about what really happened on 9/11.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
KOTO Black Bean Saute - Elks Park
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 17
Tamarisk Time Again - The Telluride Nature Conservancy will once again team up with the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado for a Tamarisk Removal Work Weekend at the Tabeguache Preserve along the San Miguel River and volunteers are needed. This is a beautiful time to be at Tabeguache - it is not too buggy or hot and all the leaves are beginning to turn. Volunteers will camp out at the preserve Friday and Saturday nights. Work will begin on Saturday morning and wrap up around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Sign up at www.voc.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21
Telluride Parent Teacher Student Organization All-School Family Lip Sync and Talent Show - Michael D. Palm Theatre, 6-8 p.m. Put together a fun lip sync with your friends, family, teachers or show off your special talent. Cash prizes for top acts. Benefits the PTSO.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools, with Julie Scott, presented by the Telluride Esoteric Astrological Society and the Spirit of the Valley Festival. Scott is the Grand Master of the English Language Lodge of the Rosicrucians, and an expert on the Western mystery tradition. Join her as she explores the history of enlightenment, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Delphi, and ancient Egypt, 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Placerville Fire Dept. Picnic - Placerville Park
Ongoing:
St. Sophia Nature Center Activities - Ongoing: Daily Children's Nature Activities - Children environmental education activities at the center and outdoors, classes with provided nature crafts. For children of all ages, 10 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. All activities are free and open to the public. The Nature Center at St. Sophia is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.
Telluride Farmers Market, every Friday into October, noon-4 p.m. on South Oak St.
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.
Meeting Rooms at the Library: Visit the Wilkinson 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 info.
Telluride Visitors Center - Open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W. Colorado Ave., 728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.
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.
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 Holdem Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Help Heal Frank's Hernia - Frank Rose has been out of work since being laid low by a hernia and is asking for assistance with surgery and living expenses. Donations can be made to the Frank Rose Surgery/Subsistence account at American National Bank.
Announcements:
San Miguel County Open Space Commission Land Heritage Program - Phase V of the Land Heritage Program has started. The Commission will spend up to $1.125 million purchasing development rights from willing landowners in San Miguel County. Applications are now available from the County's Open Space and Recreation Department, 369-5469, in Telluride, 333 W. Colorado Ave., and at the County Finance Office in the Lone Cone Building at 1120 Summit Street in Norwood. All applications must have been received by Sept. 1. In late October, the Commission will announce which projects were selected for funding. For additional info contact: Linda Luther (San Miguel County Open Space & Recreation Coordinator) 369-5469; Josh Sale (San Miguel County Open Space Commission) 728-5597; Matt Redd (San Miguel County Open Space Commission) 327-4670 or 708-1116.
Wilkinson Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program: Read and win prizes! Read three books to enter and win a free coffee coupon for the Coffee Cowboy. All entries are placed into a drawing for cool prizes, as well as a monthly drawing for a grand prize. Win a ticket to a festival or a romantic dinner for two at Las Montañas. Ongoing through Sept.1.
Used Furniture Sidewalk Sale hosted by Black Bear Trading Co., every Saturday on main street in Norwood (1590 Grand Ave.) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or until all items are sold. Great selection of gently used furniture at deeply discounted prices; arrive early for best selection. Weather dependent. Call 728-8933 for more info.
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 2006/07 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 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 telluridefoodcoop@yahoo.com 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 728-6475, 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.-8 p.m. daily.
The Cordial Concierge - Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W. Pacific Ave. (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725.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.
Author Book Signing of The Seventh Survivor by Lori Lacefield, Between the Covers, 224 W. Colorado Ave., 10 a.m.-noon.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7
Images of America Telluride Release Reception - The Telluride Historical Museum is proud to announce the release of its new book Images of America: Telluride. Author Elizabeth Barbour and the museum collaborated to publish this Telluride history through the museum's historic photographs and captions by Barbour. Please join in celebrating this new release from Arcadia Publishing, 5:30 p.m. at the museum. Call 728-3344 or visit www.telluridemuseum.org for additional info.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 8
Telluride Parent Teacher Student Organization Welcome Wagon Party - 456 W. Colorado Ave., 4-7 p.m. Come join us to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and meet new and returning parents.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11
Free Film: Loose Change, 2nd Edition - 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room, followed by discussion. This sobering documentary asks some intriguing questions about what really happened on 9/11.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
KOTO Black Bean Saute - Elks Park
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 17
Tamarisk Time Again - The Telluride Nature Conservancy will once again team up with the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado for a Tamarisk Removal Work Weekend at the Tabeguache Preserve along the San Miguel River and volunteers are needed. This is a beautiful time to be at Tabeguache - it is not too buggy or hot and all the leaves are beginning to turn. Volunteers will camp out at the preserve Friday and Saturday nights. Work will begin on Saturday morning and wrap up around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Sign up at www.voc.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21
Telluride Parent Teacher Student Organization All-School Family Lip Sync and Talent Show - Michael D. Palm Theatre, 6-8 p.m. Put together a fun lip sync with your friends, family, teachers or show off your special talent. Cash prizes for top acts. Benefits the PTSO.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools, with Julie Scott, presented by the Telluride Esoteric Astrological Society and the Spirit of the Valley Festival. Scott is the Grand Master of the English Language Lodge of the Rosicrucians, and an expert on the Western mystery tradition. Join her as she explores the history of enlightenment, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Delphi, and ancient Egypt, 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Placerville Fire Dept. Picnic - Placerville Park
Ongoing:
St. Sophia Nature Center Activities - Ongoing: Daily Children's Nature Activities - Children environmental education activities at the center and outdoors, classes with provided nature crafts. For children of all ages, 10 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. All activities are free and open to the public. The Nature Center at St. Sophia is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.
Telluride Farmers Market, every Friday into October, noon-4 p.m. on South Oak St.
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.
Meeting Rooms at the Library: Visit the Wilkinson 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 info.
Telluride Visitors Center - Open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W. Colorado Ave., 728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.
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.
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 Holdem Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Help Heal Frank's Hernia - Frank Rose has been out of work since being laid low by a hernia and is asking for assistance with surgery and living expenses. Donations can be made to the Frank Rose Surgery/Subsistence account at American National Bank.
Announcements:
San Miguel County Open Space Commission Land Heritage Program - Phase V of the Land Heritage Program has started. The Commission will spend up to $1.125 million purchasing development rights from willing landowners in San Miguel County. Applications are now available from the County's Open Space and Recreation Department, 369-5469, in Telluride, 333 W. Colorado Ave., and at the County Finance Office in the Lone Cone Building at 1120 Summit Street in Norwood. All applications must have been received by Sept. 1. In late October, the Commission will announce which projects were selected for funding. For additional info contact: Linda Luther (San Miguel County Open Space & Recreation Coordinator) 369-5469; Josh Sale (San Miguel County Open Space Commission) 728-5597; Matt Redd (San Miguel County Open Space Commission) 327-4670 or 708-1116.
Wilkinson Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program: Read and win prizes! Read three books to enter and win a free coffee coupon for the Coffee Cowboy. All entries are placed into a drawing for cool prizes, as well as a monthly drawing for a grand prize. Win a ticket to a festival or a romantic dinner for two at Las Montañas. Ongoing through Sept.1.
Used Furniture Sidewalk Sale hosted by Black Bear Trading Co., every Saturday on main street in Norwood (1590 Grand Ave.) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or until all items are sold. Great selection of gently used furniture at deeply discounted prices; arrive early for best selection. Weather dependent. Call 728-8933 for more info.
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 2006/07 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 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 telluridefoodcoop@yahoo.com 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 728-6475, 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.-8 p.m. daily.
The Cordial Concierge - Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W. Pacific Ave. (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725.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.
