Birthdays: SARAH FERGUSON, JIM PALMER, LINDA LAVIN, PENNY MARSHALL, BARRY McGUIRE, LEE IACOCCA, KIM HOFFMAN, DAVE KATZ, SHEA McWILLIAMS, MATT BOROCZ, SUSIE CONNER, RICH DUDGINSKI, RICH FAKE, NAT GERHART, MO HANNA, TOM HESS, TED LIVELLI, ELLIOTT STEINBERG, SUE GANDELL, BOB McHUGH, DANIEL ENZFELDER, MARIO PUZO
Today, Tuesday, October 15th, join poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer at Telluride Arts HQ as she reads from her new collection, “The Unfolding.” Live music starting at 5:30 p.m., and local students Katie Pumayalli and Payton Miller will open the reading at 6 p.m.
The Progressive Women’s Caucus holds their Local Election Forum tonight, Tuesday, October 15th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rebekah Hall. Meet and engage with candidates for County Commissioner and learn about key local ballot measures. Get informed before you vote! Spanish-language interpretation provided.
Today, Tuesday, October 15th, Telluride Rotary Club hosts a social happy hour open to all from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the lounge above Wood Ear. Then on Wednesday, October 16th, Rotary meets from noon - 1:15 p.m. at Wilkinson Public Library’s Program Room. Find out more about the club at telluriderotary.com or Instagram @telluriderotary.
Tonight, Tuesday, October 15th, KOTO News election coverage continues with a Norwood Ballot Measure forum, live at the Lone Cone Library in Norwood. Attend in person or tune in to KOTO at 6 p.m. to hear from representatives from Norwood School District and Protection District. Email any questions to news@koto.org.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th, the following SMEF Committees will meet via Zoom: Events Committee at 10 a.m.; Fundraising Committee at 12:30 p.m.; and Finance Committee at 2:30 p.m. The Zoom links can be found at koto.org.
Join Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride R-1 School District, and Bright Futures for a FREE Play and Read Family Workshop tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th, from 5-6:30pm at the library. Learn early literacy strategies for families with kids age 0-5. Dinner, child care and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Telluride High School’s new Miner Dome Broadcasting Club is coming to the airwaves! On Thursday, October 17th at 4 p.m. the club will live broadcast (in Spanish!) the Telluride-Ridgway Boys Varsity soccer game from Telluride High School. Tune in on your FM dial or at koto.org.
Friday, October 18th, step into the Wizarding World for an afternoon at the library! Head to WPL at 1 p.m. for a magical Harry Potter Halloween celebration where tweens and teens can sip on mystical brews, test their knowledge of spells, magical creatures, and beloved characters. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character and enjoy a screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG-13).
Friday, October 18th, all are invited to celebrate Becky Small’s retirement from Baked in Telluride! Becky has been the heart & soul of BIT for 28 years. Gather at the bakery at 4 p.m. to celebrate her contributions, share memories, and send her off with love & gratitude!
Floradora Saloon will have a Live Music Happy Hour with Claybrook & Tom this Friday, October 18th, from 5-7 p.m.
The San Miguel Educational Fund holds a regular meeting on Monday, October 21st, at 5:15 p.m. in the Telluride Room at Wilkinson Public Library. The public is invited to attend, and the meeting agenda will be posted at koto.org.