Birthdays: JOHN KIRKENDOLL, DEBBIE SIMONIAN, LAUREL ROBINSON, JOHN HAGGERTY, COURTNEY TOMPKINS, TOMMY ELSKES, ALISON JAMES, STEVE WILSON, JOHN CORDES, PETER ENGLANDER, DAVID SCHUILING, TERRI HATCHER, AMERICO VELEZ, SCOTT BENNETT
Today, Sunday, December 8th, join instructor Miriah Meiers at 3 p.m. Wilkinson Public Library’s Program Room for a combination of slow-flow Vinyasa Flow paired with Yin Restorative Poses for balanced yin and yang chi. Yoga for everybody. Mats, bolsters, and blankets will be provided. This class is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome for the instructor.
Sheridan Arts Foundation presents The Wizard of Oz, performed by the Middle School Young People’s Theater. The final show is today, Sunday, December 8th, at 4 p.m. at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.
The San Miguel Educational Fund Board of Directors holds a regular meeting tomorrow, Monday, December 9th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted at koto.org. Interested in joining the SMEF board? Appointments will be made in January for 3 regular board seats. Submit a letter of interest to cara@koto.org as soon as possible.
Wilkinson Public Library is hosting a Cat Café on Tuesday, December 10th, at noon in the Program Room. Cozy up with adoptable kitties from Second Chance Humane Society with free coffee, hot tea, and light snacks. Bring a book of your own, or choose one from our Booktasting Collection. Drawings for local pet store gift cards as well!
Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 p.m. at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, the San Miguel Resource Center presents an open community discussion with Emmy-nominated actor, professional boxer, and activist Kali Reis. Reis will be discussing her involvement with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement; her experience surviving domestic violence and sexual abuse; her work bringing indigenous representation to the film industry, and more.
The KOTO Citizen's Advisory Board will meet Tuesday December 10th, at 5:30 pm in the Hotel Telluride Lobby and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at koto.org by December 10th.
The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research’s Beyond the Fantasy at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Get tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com.
Join the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and the Telluride Mountain Club for the first Backcountry Chat of the winter season on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers, brush up on your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming winter. Food and beverages will be provided.
The Town of Mountain Village Forestry Department will conduct winter slash pile burning as conditions allow this winter. Smoke & steam along the ridge on the north side of Mountain Village may be visible. The public is asked not to call 911 to report smoke in these areas when pile burns are active. To sign up for TMV Public Safety notices, please visit: bit.ly/MVNotifications.
Stop by the Telluride High School on Tuesday, December 10th from 11-12 or Wednesday, December 11th from 12:30 - 1:00 to see some amazing high school mentorship projects. Students mentored with many talented and generous community members in several areas including Physical Therapy, Film Making, Software Development, Law Enforcement, Photography, Graphic Design, and Conservation.