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Airport master plan
MONTROSE — The public presentation of the draft recommendations for the Montrose Regional Airport Master Plan Update will be presented to the Montrose County Board of County Commissioners at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 in the commissioners’ hearing room. For more information, call 249-3433.
Farm workers picnic
DELTA — The annual Farm Workers Appreciation Picnic will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at Cleland Park Pavilion in Delta. Food and activities are free for all farm workers and their families. The event is being sponsored by the Western Colorado Migrant and Rural Coalition. For more information, call 323-8699 or 874-5781.
Statewide homeless count
MONTROSE — The State of Colorado has scheduled a Statewide Homeless Count the week of Aug. 28. Interviews with unsheltered homeless will be held at the following locations:
For more information, call Sonya at 252-0759.
Growth seminar
MONTROSE — The Montrose County League of Women Voters are sponsoring a growth seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the City Council Chambers. Panelists include: Greg Clifton, Ridgway town manager and planner; Noelle Hagan, City of Montrose mayor; Matt Miles, business and residential developer; Kevin Williams, former participant Uncompahgre Valley Action Plan; and Brian Wilson, Montrose County engineer. A question and answer period will follow.
Public art displays
MONTROSE — The Montrose Public Art Committee presents the unveiling of six new sculpture pieces on Friday, Sept. 29 during its event, “Montrose Celebrates Public Art” from 4 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. The event will feature activities for the entire family. Artists from the region who have prepared the sculpture art for display will be on hand to visit with members of the community. For more information, call 249-5000.
Christ’s Kitchen needs volunteers
MONTROSE — Christ’s Kitchen needs volunteers for three-hour periods on Mondays, Wednesdays, and especially on Fridays. For more details, call coordinator Nancy Hanna at 252-0612.
Family education/support meetings
MONTROSE — Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center is providing Family Education and Support meetings regarding addictions and recovery issues. Meetings are held every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the mental health center, 605 E. Miami. There is no fee for the meetings, and they are open to the public. For more information, contact Mike Barton at 249-9694.
Senior referral desk
MONTROSE — The Senior Resource Referral desk at the Montrose Pavilion is open Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. to provide resource information to assist seniors with problems and issues. For more information, call 252-4889.
Ridgway State Park activities
RIDGWAY — Ridgway State Park is hosting the following activities:
Pavilion dance
MONTROSE — The Montrose Pavilion Senior Center will hold a dance on Saturday, Aug. 26 featuring music by Harris and Harris. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. with a break at 9 p.m. for free refreshments. Admission is $4 per person. For more information, call 249-9029 or 270-7431.
Democratic barbecue
MONTROSE — The Montrose County Democratic Party will host its annual barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Olathe Town Park. Featured speaker will be Barbara O’Brien, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. For more information, call Ellie at 249-2369 or Bob at 249-1863.
Mt Sneffels Half Marathon
RIDGWAY — The sixth annual Mt Sneffels Half Marathon will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The run goes from Ouray’s Hot Springs Park to downtown Ridgway following the Uncompahgre River along the back roads. Walkers are welcome. The entry fee is $35 and benefits the Mt Sneffels Education Foundation. The fee includes T-shirt and food at the finish line. Enter online at active.com or get a form at either the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce or the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. Race day registration starts at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 1 (800) 325-4746.
Altrusa book sales
MONTROSE — Altrusa Club of Montrose will be having a book sale Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Montrose Daily Press from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Hardcover books are $1; paperbacks are two for $1. Proceeds go towards Altrusa International of Montrose Literacy Committee.
Share Colorado
MONTROSE — Share Colorado food box pickup will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Montrose United Methodist Church. Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver food boxes. For more information, call 249-3716.
Grand Mesa interpretive programs
GRAND MESA — Summer interpretive programs are held at the Grand Mesa visitor’s center unless otherwise noted.
All programs are free of charge. For more information, call (970) 856-4153.
Take a hike
MONTROSE — The Montrose 500 Mile Walkers have planned the following activities. Participants should meet at southwest corner of Wal-Mart parking lot at specified dates and times.
For more information, call 249-7640.
Golf tournament fund-raiser
MONTROSE — San Juan Coloradans for Nebraska and Cimarron Creek Golf Course presents its annual area youth scholarship tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Cimarron Creek Golf Course. Admission is $25 per person. For more information, call 252-3291 or 240-0782.
Toastmasters club to meet
MONTROSE — The Toastmasters International Club of Delta is planning to start a Montrose club. There will be a formational meeting at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at the Community Connections Building, Classroom No. 2 in Montrose. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information, call Anne at 323-6004.
March of Dimes fund-raiser
MONTROSE — Montrose business and community leaders will be participating in a fund-raiser, “Jail & Bail,” to benefit the March of Dimes on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Rib City Grill (1521 Oxbow Dr.) starting at 11 a.m. Anyone interested in serving as either a “Jailbird” or an event volunteer can call the March of Dimes at (970) 243-0894 or visiting www.marchofdimes.com/colorado.
Star party at Black Canyon
MONTROSE — The Black Canyon Astronomical Society will host a star gazing party at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at the South Rim Amphitheater. Bring binoculars. For more information, call 249-1914, ext. 423.
San Juan Quilters meeting
MONTROSE — San Juan Quilters will meet Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Montrose Justice Center Sheriff’s Office. Social time is 8:30 a.m.; meeting begins at 9 a.m. This month’s program will be a demonstration on how to make chenille. For more information, call Doris at 249-6345.
Columbine Quilters to meet
MONTROSE — Columbine Quilters will meet Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Montrose Regional Library. Social hour begins at 9 a.m., business meeting at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program. The program will be presented by Joyce Schiltz on Christmas Project Demo. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 240-3068 or 249-8615.
Newcomers Club to meet
MONTROSE — The Montrose Newcomers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Montrose Regional Library. A program on Handwriting Analysis will be given by Polly Cady. For more information, call Rhonda at 249-3959 or Phyllis at 249-9443.
Women of the Word fall program
MONTROSE — WOW (Women of the Word) will be starting its fall program Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the Montrose Christian Church. A video study, “The Vision of his Glory,” with Anne Graham, daughter of Rev. Billy Graham, will be featured. For more information, call Nancy at 249-4919.
Free business forum
MONTROSE — Leading with Integrity, a free forum for business and professional people, presents “Building Enduring Organizations” from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the upstairs meeting room of the Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are encouraged, but no required. For more information, call Roger at 252-1968.
Men’s fraternity
MONTROSE — All men of the community are invited to the kick-off orientation for Men’s Fraternity:Winning at Work & Home, from 6 to 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Montrose Pavilion. The group offers weekly sessions that combine biblical teaching and small group interaction. The group will meet 11 weeks in the fall, Sept. 7 to Nov. 16, and six weeks in the winter, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, 2007. For more information, call Roger at 252-1968.
‘Art’ opens Magic Circle season
MONTROSE — The Magic Circle Players will open their 47th season on Friday, Sept. 8 with the award-winning comedy “Art.” Evening performances are Sept. 8 and 9; Sept. 15 and 16; Sept. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. One matinee will be performed Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 249-7838.
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