Birthdays: RON GILMER, ELAINE SCHROEDL, ANNA MARIA ADAMO, BILL SANDS, KATHY BLAKE, WENDY DUNN, PETER RATH, REID HOHNBAUM, KEIRA LALLY, MICHELLE MERCALDO, JOANNE AMES, DOM DELUISE, ROBERT CRAY, YVES ST. LAURENT, BARON HABER, HERMAN MELVILLE, BRETT BAGSBY, RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT, BETSY & POLLY, JERRY GARCIA

Telluride Gold Kings play at the historic Sheridan Bar at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, August 1st! FREE show!

Two Skirts is hosting their annual Clutch For A Cause Fundraiser Sale today, Thursday, August 1st, and tomorrow, Friday, August 2nd, to support San Miguel Resource Center. Stop by for incredible discounts on both new and gently used purses, and feel good about the item you purchase; all proceeds from this fundraiser sale will support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Telluride Reserve returns to Mountain Village today, Thursday, August 1st, through Saturday, August 3rd, for a thrilling weekend of culinary wonder. Enjoy three days of seasonally curated menus, fine wines, exclusive seminars and one-of-a-kind epicurean adventures. More information and tickets are available at telluridereserve.com.

What’s quackin’ KOTO listeners? The annual KOTO Duck Race, that’s what! Head to the bridge at Town Park at noon on Friday, August 2nd, and witness the glory of 800 rubber duckies as they race to the finish line at Carhenge bridge. Excellent prizes to the top duck finishers including the Grand Prize – a season ski pass! Don’t duckin’ miss it!

Beyond The Groove Productions & TMVOA present Music on the Green with South Austin Moonlighters tomorrow, Friday, August 2nd, from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Village's Reflection Plaza. The Friday concerts are free, for all ages, and family (pet)-friendly.

Saturday, August 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Park Skate Park, celebrate skateboarding in Telluride and keep the positive legacy of Nate Soules living strong in our community at the annual SK8-4-N8 (“Skate For Nate”) Memorial Skateboard Celebration & Competition! Free and Open to all genders and ability levels. Music by DJ Wombat. Tasty food. Big prizes. Fame and glory!!

Telluride Elks Lodge hosts a youth Soccer Shoot Competition on Saturday, August 3rd, at Telluride Town Park at noon. Free for all children 15 and under!

The Fire District is hosting the 40th anniversary of the Placerville community picnic – taking place at the Placerville park on Saturday, August 3rd, from noon to 4 p.m. All are welcome! Burgers, bratwursts, and beverages will be available. Silent auction including a season ski pass from Telluride Ski Resort! Come to the Placerville park and get to know all the good people that make Placerville a great place to call home!

Young People’s Theatre’s Summer Spectacular brings the Little Mermaid to the Sheridan Opera House stage on Saturday, August 3rd, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Join twenty-seven hard working kiddos under the sea! Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance, no reservations or tickets needed.