Birthdays: BONNIE FRANKLIN, LOU HOLTZ, KIM WILSON, EARL SCRUGGS, ADELAIDE ROUSSEAU, ANDREW BELL, GARY BENNETT, KEVEN CROSKEY, MARCIE STECKLER, MORGAN BAZILLIAN, GABRIELLE REECE, JOHN SINGLETON
San Miguel County's free Holiday Tree Recycling lot, located at the Church Camp parking lot at the intersection of Ilium Road and Sunshine Mesa Road, will be open through January 15th. Please remove all lights and ornaments before disposing. No other disposal is permitted at this site.
Telluride Nordic Association hosts their Lunchtime Learn to Ski clinics beginning today, Monday, January 6th. Meet at the Nordic Center in Town Park at 12 (noon) and learn new skills or try Nordic skiing for the first time! More info at telluridenordic.com/clinics.
Telluride AIDS Benefit’s Wearable Art submissions are due today! This year’s theme is “Phenomenal Neon.” Got a great idea? Sketch out what you're dreaming about and send in your application by the end of today, Monday, January 6th. Questions? Call or text Kathleen at 970-728-2437.
The San Miguel Educational Fund (that's KOTO's governing board) has a special meeting tonight, Monday, January 6th, at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting agenda and Zoom link are posted at koto.org.
Talking Gourds online poetry series, Bardic Trails, meets via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th, welcoming writer Danny Rosen as their special guest. Visit tellurideinstitute.org for details and the Zoom link.
Mountainfilm for Locals is a FREE film screening featuring a mashup of favorites from this year’s Mountainfilm festival. Join the group on Wednesday, January 8th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilkinson Public Library.
Thursday, January 9th, Patagonia Telluride will host a FREE film screening from 5-7 p.m. The film Jirishanca, follows climbers as they attempt to summit Jirishanca in Peru, and are forced to account for risk as never before. Plus 2 more sneak peek snow films. Nonprofit High Country conservation advocates will be there tabling and taking donations for a Patagonia product giveaway!
Calling All Models! The Telluride AIDS Benefit is holding auditions for the 2025 Fashion Show on Friday, January 10th, and Saturday, January 11th, at the Palm Theater. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the runway, join TAB Creative Team Laya and LaMar in supporting this incredible cause. For details or to sign up, visit aidsbenefit.org.
Get your act together! The 35th KOTO Lip Sync Contest takes place on Saturday, January 25th, and we’re looking for the best lip sync-ers in Telluride! Email your act to kototelluride@gmail.com to sign up. Remember, all performers must also purchase a ticket or watch from the SHOW Bar. LOW TICKET ALERT! Only a couple of seats remain, so get your tickets now at sheridanoperahouse.com.
This winter, compete in Seas of Trees downhill vertical ski challenge! Strap the skis or snowboard and help support Seas of Trees next 1,000 trees planting effort, happening locally this summer. Track your vert on an app and win prizes, including trees to plant at your home. To sign up, go to www.SeasOfTrees.org.