MONTROSE — The Montrose Arts Council presents Australian pianist/comedian David Scheel in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/students and are available at Blue Sky Music and Books, Thomas Productions and the Pavilion.
Boy Scout fund-raiser
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New Web site
MONTROSE — Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services has a new Web site that is now accessible. It is still under construction, so all areas are not yet available. The URL address is: HYPERLINK "http://www.co.montrose.co.us" www.co.montrose.co.us then click on the Health and Human Services link to enter the site.
Dining with Diabetes classes
MONTROSE — A series of "Dining with Diabetes" classes will be held on the following Wednesdays at the community building, 1845 S. Townsend Ave. (across from Montrose County Health & Human Services):
Call Sandy at 252-5097 to register by March 7.
Business seminar
MONTROSE — Leading with Integrity, a forum for business and professional people, is hosting "Becoming A Person of Truth," from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the Montrose Chamber of Commerce meeting room. The free seminar will be led by David Forbes, a Colorado Springs business leader and former professional hockey player with the Boston Bruins. The Leading with Integrity forum provides perspective and encouragement for business and professional people to apply Biblical principles to their personal and family lives and business practices. For more information, contact Roger at 252-1968. Reservations are encouraged, but not required.
Mac Users group to meet
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Macintosh User Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at Montrose High School, room 105. This month's program will be presented by group member Herb Probasco, who will discuss privacy concerns raised by recent news stories regarding home computer users in China. There will also be a troubleshooting and discussion for anyone having problems with their computer. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Alzheimer's Support Group
MONTROSE — The Alzheimer's Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at Valley Manor Care Center in the chapel. Dr. Eugene Dawson, Ph.D. LCWS, will be speaking on "Depression in the Elderly." For more information, call 249-9634.
Share Colorado
MONTROSE — Share Colorado food box signup will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Montrose United Methodist Church. Food box pickup will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25. Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver food boxes. For more information, call Katy at 249-9777 or Lisa at 249-9899.
Talk w/lawyer free program
MONTROSE — Talk with a lawyer free will be on Thursday, March 9 and the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Montrose County Courthouse (1200 North Grand, the Justice Center) and Delta County Courthouse (501 Palmer). Low income residents who need answers to civil legal questions can talk with a lawyer free. Clients will first be screened to see if they qualify for these services. A volunteer lawyer will then be available for brief consultation on divorce/custody/child support, landlord/tenant problems, debt/consumer problems, etc. The lawyer cannot discuss traffic or criminal issues. Please bring any court papers, leases, letters or other documents related to your legal problem. For more information, call 249-7202, 874-9777 or 1-800-521-6968.
Crane Days
ECKERT — The Black Canyon Audubon Society and Surface Creek Winery are sponsoring the 5th Annual Eckert Crane Days, Saturday, March 11 and 18. March is the prime time for the Greater Sandhill Crane migration through Delta County. Fruitgrowers Reservoir, one mile east of Eckert in Hart's Basin, is the primary stopping point as the cranes migrate north from the San Luis Valley. For complete information about Eckert Crane Days, to to HYPERLINK "http://www.eckertcranedays.com" www.eckertcranedays.com. The Web site provides schedules, maps and a daily report of the number of cranes that land each evening. For general information, call Cheryl at (970) 872-3216.
Pavilion dance
MONTROSE — The Montrose Pavilion Senior Center will hold a dance on Saturday, March 11 featuring the music of Ric Blake and Karen. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. with free refreshments served at 9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring refreshments if they wish. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Admission is $4 per person. For more information, call 249-9029 or 270-7431.
Library Book Club
MONTROSE — The Library Book Club will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Montrose Library. This month's selection is "The Kite Runner," the bestselling debut novel by Khaled Hosseini. Everyone is welcome to attend the discussion. For more information, call 249-9656.
Railroad museum program
RIDGWAY — The public is invited to attend a free one-hour video presentation, "Ghost Railroads of the Old West, Part. 2," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the museum, located at the corner of U.S. 550 and Colo. 62. For more information, call 626-4239.
Newcomers Club to meet
MONTROSE — The Montrose Newcomers Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant, 147 Main St. Following the luncheon, participants may meet at the Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., for a tour given by a member of Magic Circle Players. Please RSVP before March 14 to Wilma at 249-9623, Roberta at 240-1113, or Mary Jo at 249-1880 if you would like to attend the luncheon and tour.
Candidates forum
MONTROSE — The Candidates Forum for City Council, the Montrose Fire Protection District and the Fire District levy will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the City Council Chambers. The public forum is sponsored by the Montrose County League of Women Voters. For more information, call 249-9623.
Local labor market workshop
MONTROSE — The Colorado Workforce Center is sponsoring a free and informative workshop on the local labor market from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose. The workshop will be conducted by Allyson Reedy, state economist for the Western region. Topics will include: local unemployment rates, trends in employment and wages, latest West/Southwest job vacancy survey, etc. Space is limited. To RSVP, call the Workforce Center at 249-7783.
Preventative health care series
MONTROSE — Dr. Richard Holmes, a general surgeon in Montrose, will present a series of free public lectures focusing on prevention of various senior health care concerns. All lectures will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion.
AARP Driver Safety Course
MONTROSE — The Montrose County Health & Human Services will host the AARP Driver Safety Program at its facility, 1845 S. Townsend Ave., on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course is limited to 25 students, and there is a fee of $10 per student. Membership in AARP is not required to attend the class. For more information, and to register for the course, call Carl at 249-8593.
Secretary of State, Gigi Dennis, to speak in Montrose
MONTROSE — Montrose Economic Development Council President Sandy Head announced that Secretary of State, Gigi Dennis, will hold a public address at noon Thursday, March 16 in the Montrose Regional Library Conference Room. Secretary Dennis plans an overview of the Secretary of State's Office and will present information on the upcoming election cycle. The general public is invited. Box lunches will be available for a small charge. Contact MEDC at 249-9438 to reserve a lunch by March 14.
Take a hike
MONTROSE — The Montrose 500 Mile Walkers have planned the following hikes and activities for March. Listed times are departure times:
Walkers should come prepared for changing weather conditions. Please leave your dog at home. For more information, call 249-7640.
Caregiver Expo 2006
MONTROSE — Caregiver Expo 2006 will be held March 17 at the Montrose Pavilion. The event, which features classes and vendors, is sponsored by Volunteers of America, Montrose County Health and Human Service, Montrose Memorial Hospital, Delta County Memorial Hospital and San Juan Living Center. For more information, call 252-7768.
Meth awareness forum
MONTROSE — A meth awareness forum, for all youth in the community, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17 in Baldridge Hall of the United Methodist Church. Jack Haynes of the CBI Drug Task Force will speak on "How to Know What is Out There and How to Stay Away." For more information, call 249-3716.
St. Patrick's Day celebration
MONTROSE — Montrose will celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 18 with a parade on Main Street starting at noon. The parade is sponsored by the Chamber Redcoats. Everyone can enter the parade by lining up on North Stough at 11:30 a.m. Chamber Redcoats will be present to assist with the parade line up and will also be serving brats, hamburgers and hotdogs at Centennial Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 249-5000.
Lincoln Day dinner
MONTROSE — The Montrose County Republican Party will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day dinner Saturday, March 18 at the Holiday Inn Express, 1391 S. Townsend Ave. Keynote speaker will be Marc Holtzman, Republican candidate for governor. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at DeVinny Jewelers or by calling 240-3881 or 323-5668.
Dances of Universal Peace
MONTROSE — Dances of Universal Peace will be held Saturday, March 18 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lions Park Clubhouse led by Bernie Heideman. These are dances taken from all traditions focusing on peace in the world. Dance partners are not required as most are done in a circle with simple movements. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 252-0908.
Hospice sponsors 'prom dress' event
MONTROSE — Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado presents the 4th Annual "Bibbidee Bobbidee Boo Event" from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25 and April 1 at Heirlooms for Hospice in Montrose, 435 E. Main St. This project assists girls for whom buying a formal dress and other items for prom would be a financial hardship. For more information, call Cathy at 263-2193.
Barbershop chorus annual show
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus will present its 31st Annual Barbershop Show, "The World at Your Feet," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Montrose Pavilion. The evening's program will include performances by the BCBC and chapter quartets. The Del-Rose Chapter of Sweet Adelines and quartets will also be performing at the show. Ticket sales will begin Feb. 28. Cost for tickets is $10 per person. Advance group ticket sales (10 or more) are $8 per person. Children 12 and younger are free. Following the annual show there will be an "Afterglow" during which the choruses and quartets will again entertain. Cost for Afterglow is $5 per person; limited number of tickets available. Tickets will be available at DeVinny Jewelers, Alpine Bank and the Pavilion in Montrose; The Finishing Touch in Delta; Olathe State Bank in Olathe and Delta; and Alpine Bank in Ouray. To order tickets in the Delta area, call Bill at 874-9280; in Cedaredge area, call Hank at (970) 856-4780; and in Montrose area, call Larry at 240-9997.
MAPA fund-raiser
MONTROSE — Trivia buffs are invited to test their skills at a "Trivia Night" Saturday, March 25. The event is a fund-raiser for the Montrose Animal Protection Agency (MAPA) and will be held in the United Methodist Church basement. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight people will compete against each other, and prizes will be given for the winning team. Entry fee is $10 per person and includes light snacks and beverages. MAPA will take reservations until March 24 and recommend remitting funds for an entire table or team. Those who don't have a full table will be paired with other contestants. Reservations can be mailed to: MAPA, P.O. Box 2009, Montrose, CO 81402. For more information, call 252-1703.
'Alive at 25' driving course
MONTROSE — Defensive Driving Course "Alive at 25" will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 27 in the CDOT conference room. For more information go to www.alive-at-25.org or call the Colorado State Patrol at 249-9575. Pre-registration is required.
Sheep shearing school
HOTCHKISS — Colorado State University Cooperative Extension will sponsor a two-day sheep shearing school for beginning shearers March 30 and 31 at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. Four-time national sheep shearing champion Charlie Swaim will conduct the school. Registrants should be at least 15 years of age or older. Enrollment is limited to the first 20 registrations, and a $90 fee will cover use of equipment for the school, plus a video tape and sessions on wool handling and overall management of the wool clip. For an application form, contact Steve LeValley, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171 or call (970) 491-1321 or Nancy Weiss at (970) 491-7604.
Spiritual cinema film
MONTROSE — A special sneak preview of the long-awaited spiritual cinema film, "The Celestine Prophecy," will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at the Red Arrow Conference Center in Montrose. The film, based on a novel by James Redfield, is an adventure story chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rain forests of Peru. The film is directed by Armand Mastroianni. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at Wind Spirit Gifts, 525 Main St. or by calling 252-0908. The event is sponsored by the Community for Spiritual Awareness.
Craft tables available for annual flea market
MONTROSE — The Montrose Woman's Club Annual Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Friendship Hall. Tables are available; contact Janet at 249-3903 for more information.
Altrusa spring luncheon
MONTROSE — Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose will host its annual spring luncheon Saturday, April 8 at the Montrose Pavilion. This year's theme is "Springtime on Broadway." Table viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Entertainment, a fashion show and silent auction will also be included in the event. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person and will be available by mail only. Please send a check or money order, a self-addressed, stamped envelope and the attendee's name for each ticket ordered to: Altrusa Spring Luncheon, P.O. Box 3184, Montrose, CO 81401. For more information, call Betty at 252-3610.
Class of '86 reunion
MONTROSE — The Montrose High School Class of 1986 will hold its 20th class reunion the weekend of July 21-23. If you were a class member or a parent of a class member contact Allison Kearney Derton at Allison@it-hqs.com. Class members may also visit www.classreport.com to share contact information with the organizing committee and see the schedule of events being planned.
Applications available for arts/crafts show
RIDGWAY — The Ridgway Arts and Crafts Show is looking for artists, craftspeople, food concessionaires and entertainers for its 22 annual show scheduled for Aug. 12 and 13. For an application, write P.O. Box 483, Ridgway, CO 81432 or call 325-4724.
Ongoing
Energy assistance program
MONTROSE — The Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will accept applications through April 30. LEAP is designed to help low-income households meet their winter home heating costs; it does not pay the entire costs of home heating. For more information regarding LEAP, call the department of health and human services at 252-5000, or stop by the office at 1845 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose.
Donate a piece of history
MONTROSE — Historic Montrose Downtown is asking the public to donate "A Piece of History" for an auction to support Historic Montrose and the Carousel Project. Contact Chris at 240-1760 for more information.
Meals on Wheels volunteers needed
MONTROSE — Volunteer drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels Program in the Montrose area. There are between 80 to 85 meals delivered to the homebound Monday through Friday from the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center, on six different routes. The meals are picked up at 11 a.m. at the senior center. Each route takes from 45 minutes to one hour to deliver. Volunteers usually sign up for one week at a time. For more information, contact Debra at 249-9423 from 9 to 10 a.m. or leave a message.
Habitat needs volunteers
MONTROSE — Volunteers are needed by Habitat for Humanity of Montrose County to help in the office, to work on the Family Selection Committee and to be on the ReStore Committee. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical organization that builds houses, at no profit and no mortgage interest, with qualifying families. To volunteer, call the Habitat office at 249-2257.
Start spring cleaning early
MONTROSE — Heirlooms for Hospice, 435 E. Main St., needs donations of gently worn clothing, furniture, household and children's items. Donations are tax deductible, and free pickup service is available. All proceeds from the sale of donations help support Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. For more information, call Carla at 252-3648.
Search for Mrs. Montrose 2006
MONTROSE — The search is on for the new Mrs. Montrose. Once selected, the community representative will then advance on to compete in the Mrs. Colorado-America Pageant to be held May 20 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. City and county titleholders will compete to win over $10,000 in prizes, one of which includes an all-expense paid trip to the nationally televised Mrs. America Pageant. Interested applicants must live or work in the Montrose area, be married during the time of competition, be a resident of the state for at least six months, be a U.S. citizen and be at least 18 years old. There is no age limit or performing talent. Beauty is a key element in the competition, but contestants are also urged to voice their opinions on marriage and important issues of the day. For more information, call (303) 904-3709 or go online to www.mrscolorado.com.
Quit smoking program
MONTROSE — The Colorado Quitline, a free telephone service that helps callers quit smoking and using tobacco, has announced that it is now offering free nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patches to anyone who enrolls in the cessation program. Anyone wanting to quit and take advantage of this free ongoing offer should call the Colorado Quitline (1-800-639-QUIT). This service is available in English and Spanish, seven days a week. This service is also available for the deaf and hard of hearing at TTY: 800-259-2656. Because of the large volume of calls you may receive a busy signal. Please call (303) 692-2574 or (303) 692-2510. Be sure to leave a message with your name and phone number. All messages will be returned within 24 hours on weekdays. For more information, call 252-5012.
Seedling tree program
MONTROSE — Seedling trees are available to order through the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension and Colorado State Forest Service Conservation Tree Program. To qualify, participants must own at least two acres of land, and the trees must be planted for the purpose of creating windbreaks, wildlife habitat, erosion control, reforestation, visual screens, noise barriers or Christmas trees. They may not be used for ornamental or landscaping plantings or sold as live trees. The trees will be delivered in early May to locations in Delta, Montrose and Grand Junction. To order trees, for application forms or additional information, call the CSU Extension office in Montrose at 249-3935, Delta at 874-2195 or Grand Junction at 244-1834.
Health care for women
MONTROSE — Raising a family requires stamina, patience, understanding, love and good health. It is important for all women to have access to health care specific to their health needs. The Montrose County Department of Health & Human Services provides health care services that are important to the health of women. To make an appointment to discuss health care options, call 252-7052.
Community band conducting fund drive
MONTROSE — The Montrose Community Band is conducting its 2006 drive for supporting members. Basic membership in the band is $25. Supporting members will receive a semiannual newsletter, and they may attend the band's annual meeting in February and vote on the band's board of directors. Members who donate at least $50 will receive one or more recordings of the band's 2005 concerts. Membership donations will be used to expand the all-volunteer band's music library, pay for additional uniforms and pay for administrative expenses. The band is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Donations in any amount may be sent to Montrose Community Band, P.O. Box 3383, Montrose, CO 81402. For more information, visit the band's Web site, www.montroseband.com, or call 252-0918.
Volunteer tutors needed
MONTROSE — Volunteer tutors for reading, writing, math and English are needed for the Adult Basic Education program. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call 249-2028 for more info.
Sons of American Legion
MONTROSE — Montrose American Legion Post 73 has received inquiries and interest about starting a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Montrose. All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of the American Legion and descendants of veterans who died in service during WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War are eligible for membership in the S.A.L. Present members of the American Legion are also eligible for membership. For more information, contact Arthur at 252-1492.
Task force targets pedestrian safety
MONTROSE — The Traffic Issues Task Force, a group commissioned by the City of Montrose to examine current and future issues within the city, has targeted pedestrian safety as one of its top priorities. An educational pamphlet containing “rules of the road” and safety tips for pedestrians and motorists has been prepared for distribution to the public. The Montrose Police Department and Montrose Fire Protection District personnel will be working cooperatively to distribute the pamphlet to pedestrians and motorists on the street. Police officers are available to present safety training to schools and other community groups or organizations. To schedule training, contact the Montrose Police Department at 252-5200.
Health needs survey
MONTROSE — The Montrose County Department of Health & Human Services is conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to identify health and health-related needs in the Montrose community. This survey can be found on the Web site for Montrose County at www.co.montrose.co.us under Health and Human Services. Survey forms are also available at the department, 1845 S. Townsend Ave. Call 252-5000 for more information.
Adult/teen program
MONTROSE — Adult/Teen Heartbeat is a three-session program intended to assist adults and teens that have experienced loss through completed suicides. Two programs are scheduled for July 11 and Aug. 8, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Montrose United Methodist Church. The program is a joint effort and sponsored by Montrose County Sheriff’s Office, Montrose Police Department, Center for Mental Health, funded in part by Colorado Trust Fund and Crippin Funeral Home. For more information, call Nancy at 249-9694.
Donations sought
MONTROSE — A committee has been formed to organize and raise non-taxable cash contributions from individuals and/or business owners of the Montrose community in order to upgrade the current sound system at the Montrose High School football field stadium. For additional information regarding this project or to make a donation, contact Darci at 249-6549.
Support troops
OLATHE — The organization, “Troops Need Support, ” supported by American Legion Post No. 24 in Olathe, needs donations of Christmas decorations and Christmas cards to send to soldiers overseas. For more information, call Beth at 249-3162.
Family planning clinic update
OLATHE — Starting in September, the Family Planning Clinic of Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services will be holding a clinic one Wednesday a month at their Olathe Clinic site. Women seeking family planning services and women participating in the CWCCI (Colorado Women’s Cancer Control Initiative) can call 252-7052 to make an appointment or for more information.
Breast cancer awareness
MONTROSE — Women over the age of 40 who have never had a mammogram are encouraged to contact Montrose County Department of Health and Human Services for a free screening. Call 252-7052 to find out if you qualify for this free screening and to make an appointment.
DivorceCare group
MONTROSE — A DivorceCare Support Group is now meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 222 S. Townsend Ave. Support group topics include facing anger, depression and loneliness, new relationships, single sexuality, forgiveness and reconciliation. Call Ken or Cheri at 874-5143 for more information.
Free lunch
MONTROSE — Christ’s Kitchen, an ecumenical ministry serving the community of Montrose, will begin serving a lunch of soup and bread every Friday and Monday beginning Friday, Sept. 2. The serving location will be at the MADA building at North 6th and Grand Ave. Serving hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome, and there is no charge. Volunteer cooks and servers should contact 240-3941.
Habitat needs volunteers
MONTROSE — Volunteers, individuals and groups, are needed by Habitat for Humanity for Montrose County to continue construction projects on two homes in the Mesa Vista subdivision off Locust Road. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical organization that builds houses, at no profit and no mortgage interest, with qualifying families.
Immediate needs are for fence builders, roof shinglers, framers, and vinyl siders. Shortly, drywall finishers will be needed. Materials are furnished. Construction supervisor on site will teach necessary skills. Contact 240-6171 to volunteer.
Senior advocates needed
MONTROSE — Volunteer advocates, who work with residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help prevent elderly abuse, neglect or exploitation, are needed in Delta, Montrose and Gunnison counties. Interested persons may call Jane Poulos, Region 10 ombudsman at (970) 527-7055.
Free training assistance
MONTROSE — The Training Advantage at the Montrose Workforce Center, 504 N. First Street., is offering free training for 19 to 21-year-olds to upgrade skills for better job opportunities. Applicants must meet WIA eligibility requirements. For more information on this program, call 249-7783.
Health & Human Services needs volunteers
MONTROSE — Montrose County Health & Human Services is in need of year-round volunteers for ongoing agency programs as well as those who want to help with seasonal events such as the Giving Tree. No experience is necessary. If you are interested in volunteering, register with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) at 249-9639 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fire district needs to see numbers
MONTROSE — The Montrose Fire Protection District is asking all area residents to display their street numbers clearly on the front of their homes. Homes without street numbers displayed are difficult for fire, EMS, and police services to locate, especially at night. Addresses clearly displayed on the fronts of houses will help shorten response times for these services. For more information, call 249-9181.
Drive a cancer patient to treatment
MONTROSE — The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers for its “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers provide transportation for cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. The main requirements are the desire to help others, a good driving record and an insured car in good working condition. Interested persons can call Holly at the American Cancer Society at 970-242-9593 for more information about the program.
Give the gift of time
MONTROSE — Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray is seeking adult volunteers to mentor youth three hours a week for a one-year partnership. Partners offers monthly activities, training and guidance. Call 249-1116 in Montrose; 874-4661 in Delta; and 626-9861 in Ouray County or visit www.partners-west.org.
Heirlooms for Hospice needs donations
MONTROSE — Heirlooms for Hospice, an upscale resale shop, is in need of donations. Items such as furniture, gently worn clothing, collectables and house ware are appreciated. Donations are accepted during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Proceeds from the store help provide quality hospice care as well as emotional, spiritual and grief support to patients and their families. For more information, contact Cindy in Montrose at 252-3648 or Anne in Grand Junction at 254-8556.
Grant available for children
MONTROSE — Holistic Health Resources of the San Juans announces an Alternative Care Assistance Grant for children ages birth to 18 in Montrose and San Miguel Counties. Services available through the grant include: counseling, physical therapy, hippotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and other alternative and complementary healthcare modalities. Qualification for the sliding scale grant is based on family income and number of individuals in the family. For more information or to apply, contact Suzi at 252-7255.
Grant applications available
MONTROSE — Montrose High School EPYCS, El Pomar Youth in Community Service, are now accepting grant applications. In order to be eligible the group must be: 1) a non-profit with 501 (3) c tax status, 2) from the Montrose area, 3) meet this year’s mission statement which is: We, the EPYCS students of Montrose High School, will grant only to organizations with an emphasis in one of the following areas: education, sports and recreation, and family services, always keeping the needs of youth first. To obtain a grant application, contact Daniel Tyler at MHS by calling 249-6636 (leave a name and fax number), by email at dtyler@mcsd.k12.co.us, or pick one up at the MHS front desk.
Montrose family planning services
MONTROSE — Montrose Family Planning, 1845 S. Townsend Ave., offers the following confidential services for women: annual women’s exams, contraception needs and reproductive health services at low cost. Call for an appointment at 252-7052.
Immunizations save lives
MONTROSE — Immunization is one of the greatest medical success stories in human history—and has saved millions of lives in the 20th century. Prior to immunization, hundreds of thousands of children were infected and thousands died in the United States each year from diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diptheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and meningitis caused by haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information on immunization, contact Montrose County Health and Human Services at 252-5000.
Recycle drive
MONTROSE — Help double the amount of co-mingle trash that Montrose recycles by bringing your glass bottles and jars, cans and No.1 and No. 2 plastics (printed on bottom) to the new recycle bin beside the Super 8 Motel, or to the Recycle Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tandem Families still seeking volunteers
MONTROSE — Tandem Families, a non-profit organization that provides a family-to-family mentoring program, needs tandem family volunteers. When a child faces extra struggles growing up and the family dynamic is strained, Tandem Families partners the child and their family with a volunteer tandem family in the community. This family provides support and guidance to the child through difficult and challenging circumstances. For more information or to volunteer, call Sheryl at 252-7445.
MADA’s closet
MONTROSE — Free clothing, household items and miscellaneous items are available at MADA’s (Mexican-American Development Association) Closet from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 17 North 6th Street in Montrose. For more information, call 249-4774.
Well child program
MONTROSE — Montrose County Health and Human Services is now offering a Well Child Program to the community. The program will provide the following services for children, from 0-19 years: sports physicals, camp physicals, daycare physicals and school physicals. Fees are based on a sliding fee schedule. Medicaid accepted. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To receive additional information or schedule an appointment, call 252-5000.
DAV looking for volunteer drivers
MONTROSE — The local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter is seeking volunteers to act as drivers to transport Veterans Administration (VA) patients from the Montrose area to the VA clinic in Montrose and the VA hospital in Grand Junction. The local DAV chapter will receive a new seven-passenger van for this purpose, and the volunteers would each drive about one day each month. You do not need to be a DAV member or a veteran to be a volunteer driver. Call Mark at 240-0392 or Wes at 249-7595 for more information.
Crime stoppers board meeting
MONTROSE — The Montrose Crime Stoppers announces the start of a monthly board meeting schedule on the third Thursday of every month at 1020 S. Townsend Ste. C at 4 p.m.
Therapeutic massage
MONTROSE — The Montrose Recreation District is offering Therapeutic Massage Sessions for adults 50 and above on the first Thursday of each month. The sessions will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center. Cost is $25 for a half hour or $45 for one-hour sessions. Call 240-3844 for an appointment.
Volunteers needed
MONTROSE — Drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels Program in the Montrose area. More than 90 meals per day are now being delivered to the homebound Monday through Friday. There are currently five routes. The meals are picked up at 11 a.m. at the Montrose Senior Center, and it takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour to deliver. Volunteers usually sign up for one week at a time. To participate in this program, contact Debra at 249-9423 from 9 to 11 a.m., or leave a message.
Balance screenings
MONTROSE — Balance screenings will be held at San Juan Living Center in Montrose the last Tuesday afternoon of each month. Cost is $10. Fall prevention/balance programs will also be available. Call 249-9683 for more information.
Share love of art
MONTROSE — Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray is looking for adult artists (any medium) to mentor local youth for a three-month art partnership. For more information, call 249-1116 or visit www.partners-west.org.
Become a volunteer for visually impaired
MONTROSE — The Center for Independence has a recreation/support group in Montrose and Delta specifically for adults who are visually impaired. The center currently has one recreation activity scheduled on the second Thursday of each month and is looking for volunteers for this program. Training and support is provided. Time requirement is approximately six hours per month. Call Diana Martinez, Outreach Independent Living Coordinator at 241-0315 for more information.
Support boys and girls club
MONTROSE — Whiten your smile and support the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club. Dr. Dan Clader and the Center for Dental Excellence Team are offering a personalized home whitening kit. All tax-deductible donations will go to the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club. Call 249-6955 for more information and appointments.
La Leche League info
MONTROSE — A new series of La Leche League meetings are being held at The First Church of the Nazarene in Montrose. Services available include monthly informational meetings, lending library and 24-hour phone help for breastfeeding problems or questions. All mothers and their babies are welcome. For directions to the meeting or more information call 874-2959.
Pay utilities more easily
MONTROSE — Now city residents can authorize payments for city utilities directly from their checking or savings accounts at no charge. You can start this service by calling the city of Montrose Utility Billing Department at 240-1466 and a form will be mailed to you. Residents can also access the form on the City Web site at http://ci.montrose.co.us.
Girl Scouts scout for volunteers
MONTROSE — The Girl Scouts of Chipeta, Montrose Service Unit, are looking for volunteers to serve as troop leaders and troop helpers in Montrose and Olathe for the upcoming school year. If you are interested please call Pat Mroczek-Van Allen at 249-2105 or the Girl Scout Council Office at 242-4461.
Resource guide available
MONTROSE — Montrose Memorial Hospital and the Montrose RE-1J Interagency Transition Board have created a human services resource guide for the central Western slope of Colorado on the Web site www.montrosehumanresource.com. Current participants are encouraged to visit this Web site and check their information for accuracy. Please leave a fax number in order to complete necessary information for being included in the guide. For more information contact Janet Johannessen at 249-2405 or e-mail jjohannessen@mcsd.k12.co.us.
Visit free room at library
MONTROSE — The Montrose Library offers a selection of books and materials free for taking in the “free room” at the library. There are tax forms, information about a variety of organizations and programs in the community, magazines and mail order catalogs. In addition to a selection of books, the room also features encyclopedias, computer books, Readers Digest Condensed Books, miscellaneous fiction and nonfiction books and textbooks. Children’s books and magazines are offered when available.
Health aid available
OLATHE — The Farm Worker Health Services is offering assistance with medical, dental and medications to eligible agricultural workers. To find out if you qualify for services, call 323-0538.
Be a child’s reading buddy
MONTROSE — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has children waiting for the Reading Buddies program and is seeking volunteers who are 55 or older. If you are interested, please call Norma at 249-9639.
Get free legal advice
MONTROSE — Free legal services are available at the Montrose County Justice Center for low-income individuals. Divorce questions are handled Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., and other non-criminal problems on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Call 249-9658 for information.
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