Birthdays: JOHN CLEESE, SIMON LE BON, JAYNE KENNEDY, GUS COMPTON, JEREMY FRIEDMAN, PERRAN HOWELL, JERRY RYAN, RICHARD SNOWBARGER, ALLISON SULLIVAN, PAUL KANE, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, SYLVIA PLATH, JAMES COOK
Today, Sunday, October 27th, join “Nature Nurture” at 12 p.m. (noon) at Wilkinson Public Library. Participants will enjoy gentle yoga exercises and light hiking as you explore the serene beauty of nearby woodlands. Your guide, Lauren Norton, will emphasize mindfulness and relaxation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the calming embrace of nature while engaging all of your senses.
KOTO is seeking volunteers for the annual Ski Swap coming up on Saturday, November 9th! Volunteers are needed Thursday, November 7th, through Monday, November 11th, and get exclusive access to shop the Pre-Swap on Saturday morning. Head to koto.org to sign up for a shift, and bring your friends!
Wilkinson Public Library’s Listening Club meets tomorrow, Monday, October 28th, at 6 p.m. at Telluride Music Company. Hear the classic Rush album “A Farewell to Kings,” with discussion led by Sam Burgess. Sign up at telluridelibrary.org.
The George Gardner Scholarship Fund presents “Growing Ice, Ideas, and Community,” on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4H Center. Join outdoor & creative professionals Orion Willits, Corey Gera, and Kael Van Buskirk as they discuss how they have grown their personal and professional communities. More information at info@georgefund.org.
Wednesday, October 29th, head to Patagonia Telluride for “People for the Planet: Voting for the Environment in This Year's Election,” in partnership with Sheep Mountain Alliance and EcoAction Partners. Join conversations about local, state, and national ballot questions, and how you can keep the environment in mind while voting this fall. Light refreshments will be provided!
Join the Telluride Historical Museum on Thursday, October 31st, for Halloween on the Hill! The evening will feature trick-or-treating and traditional Halloween games from 5-7pm on North Fir Street (and it's FREE!) The museum is collecting candy donations for volunteers to hand out at homes up and down Fir Street. Candy can be dropped off at the museum or Alpine Bank. All donations are appreciated!
Is your costume ready? The infamous KOTO Halloween Bash is Thursday, October 31st, at 8 p.m. at the Telluride Elks Lodge, featuring live music from some of Telluride’s hardest working musicians – Chrome Velvet, Lavalanche, Atari Safari & more! Arrive by 9 p.m. to be considered for the Miss Kiki Rabbit Costume Contest. Cash prizes for the winners! This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $20 cash or Venmo at the door. Don’t miss the official Halloween After Party at Liz – it’s a FREE dance party starting at 10 p.m.
Friday, November 1st, Telluride Theatre presents a special shadow cast and screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The transvestites of Transylvania are back! Let your freak flag fly and celebrate the weird, wild, wondrous world of this cult classic. Costumes are encouraged for this spirited event. 21+ only. Bar will be open. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a fundraiser for Telluride Theatre & Palm Arts. Tickets at telluridetheatre.org.