Birthdays: AMY CARTER, CHRIS BOU, ROB HUBER, DANIEL NOVAK, CINDY OBRAND, MARSHA BAILEY, JAMES STOTT, TED MOEWS, SUSIE ST. ONGE, GUY SMITH, SYDNEY EVANS
The Sawpit Mercantile is hosting their first-ever Spooky and Spontaneous Pumpkin Fest today, Saturday, October 19th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.! Bring the whole family – the shop will provide the pumpkins - for a pumpkin carving & painting contest, costume contest, and live music!
The Town of Mountain Village presents Dinner & a Movie at the Telluride Conference Center tonight, Saturday, October 19th, featuring Hotel Transylvania, at 6 p.m. with doors at 5 p.m. There will be a kids’ costume contest giveaway, and Halloween short films from 5-6 p.m.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Wanda K. Taylor with a Block Party and a community potluck today, Saturday, October 19th, from 3-7 p.m. at the Sherbino in Ridgway. There will be a potluck, slideshow, and special live performance by the Ridgway Wrecking Crew.
Savvy Seniors, have you had trouble figuring out the Parking App? Monday, October 21st at 1:30 p.m., join Jeannette and Erika from Telluride Code Enforcement at Wilkinson Public Library, where they will explain the Parking App, where to get help, and who to call if you need help.
Monday, October 21st, head to Wilkinson Public Library’s Youth Area for a fun and FREE 2 p.m. matinee showing of Inside Out 2. No registration required- just come, relax, and enjoy the show! This event is for youth and families.
The San Miguel Educational Fund (that’s KOTO’s governing board) 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 in person or via Zoom. The meeting agenda will be posted at koto.org.
What’s Off Season?! Wilkinson Public Library offers events and activities for adults and kids, and they’re FREE! Tuesday, October 22nd, at 8 a.m. in the Telluride Room, practice English conversation skills with Tiffany & Oliver; at 8:30 a.m. in the Magazine Room, have light breakfast & coffee and discuss ANY book you’re currently devouring; and at 12:10 p.m. in the Program Room, rejuvenate at Yin/Yang Yoga with Allie & Ale’. All are welcome!
Tuesday, October 22nd, attend the latest Community Conversation at 5 p.m. at Wilkinson Public Library for a workshop with Allison Daily from Pathfinders Aspen. Learn how to understand your own needs in times of grief and ways to be there for grieving friends and family. Allison will offer tools and language that both supports one's own grief as well as others'. Bilingual with dinner and childcare provided.
The San Miguel Board of County Commissioners meet Wednesday, October 23 for a work session at the Placerville Schoolhouse from 5-7 p.m. This is an in-person only listening session to hear the concerns of Down Valley /Placerville residents and those living on the surrounding mesas. There is no Zoom option for this meeting. Got a topic in mind? Please contact Nancy and nancyw@sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Hope to see you there!
The Wright Opera House in Ouray presents Movie Night at the Wright on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 7 p.m. The film will be The Zone of Interest, Rated PG-13. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
It’s that time of year again for the annual election for KOTO’s board of directors, the San Miguel Educational Fund. This year, there are two open board seats. Elected board seats serve two-year terms. If you are interested in running for a seat on the KOTO board of directors, please submit a letter of intent to cara@koto.org by October 31st.