ART

Announcements:

TCAH Small Grants – The Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities announces its final Small Grant and Artist Fellowship Grant round for 2006. The Small Grants program funds artists and nonprofit arts and humanities organizations up to $1,000 in Small Grant awards (to aid in project funding), $500 in Artist Fellowships awards (to further arts education), and now a Stronghouse Studios scholarship (for an individual space for up to six months). All information and forms are available online at www.telluridearts.org under "Grants." Applications are due Monday, Nov. 6.

¡Atención artistas! TCAH ofrece becas de $1000 para proyectos artisticos, $500 para la educación artistica, y una beca para un espacio en Stronghouse. Haga clic en "www.telluridearts.org" & "Grants" para más información.

The Stronghouse Studios presents a group art exhibit of Stronghouse artists, which will run through Nov. 30. Studio spaces are available to rent for local visual artists. Sizes vary; prices are $100-$300/month. Group studio space is available for $75/month, five artists max. Darkroom space also may be rented. Scholarships are offered to high school students. All artists have the opportunity to exhibit in the Stronghouse gallery space. Stop by for an application, 283 S. Fir, or call Brittany Miller at 728-8959.

Computers Wanted – Artist Duncan Mackenzie seeks used and working computers for a project. Will pick up, transfer data and erase hard drives. Call 708-9591.

At Various Venues:

Lucas Gallery – Encaustic landscapes bearing homage to film by Peter Roux; Silk and copper assemblages by Carrie Seid; as well as new works by Gwyneth Scally, Tjasa Owens, Marshall Noice and local Julie McNair. Voted Best Gallery in Town 2006. 151 S. Pine, Hours: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., www.LucasGallery.Net, 728-1345.

Elinoff Gallery – The public is invited every Thursday for An Evening of Art & Hors d' Oeuvres, 4-8 p.m., to view new collections of Impressionist works. This coming winter, Elinoff introduces its new Elinoff & Co. women's and men's accessories store on the second floor of the gallery, carrying haute couture accessories by Hermes, Burberry, Prada, Catherine Buamann and more; 204 W. Colorado Ave., 728-5566.

Telluride Gallery of Fine Art – Artist exhibition of new works by master pastelist Doug Dawson. New fall hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, www.telluridegallery.com, 728-3300.

Telluride Mountain Gallery (across from the Conference Center in Mountain Village) Etchings by German artist Hans-Georg Rauch. Watercolors, oils and acrylic paintings by New Mexico native Merrill Mahaffey. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Closed Sunday; www.telluridegallery.com, 728-9884.

Winston Gallery of Fine Art – Oil landscapes and portraitures by American artists, Gary Ernest Smith and John C. Terelak, and by Russian artists who painted during the Soviet period. Located in the Franz Klammer Lodge in Mountain Village opposite the pond, 369-0030.

Lustre – An artisan gallery featuring the hand painted chandeliers of Ulla Darni, furniture, jewelry from Gurhan, Todd Reed, Aaron Henry, and Masriera, wood, glass and bronze sculpture from American artists. 171 S. Pine St., 728-3355, www.lustregallery.com.

Yank & Flanders Gallery – Fine ceramics by Goedele Vanhille and John Fahnestock, behind 1035 West Grand Ave., Norwood. Call 327-0369.

Lyceum Arts – Kathryn Vinson Tatum studio and gallery, original oil paintings, gicleés, art prints, greeting cards of original work, and 2003-2005 Telluride Jazz Celebration poster artist. 430 W. Colorado Ave., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and by appt. Mon.-Fri., 708-1331.

Gallerie Framing and Local Walls – A reception for Wilson Mesa artist Waltraud Lawaczeck will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. Stop by to meet the artist and view her oil paintings. The show runs through Nov. 10. Open noon-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 217 W. Colorado Ave., 369-4775.

Stained Glass Art Company – Custom stained glass windows and lamps by local artist; Copper foil technique. Stained glass lessons available; stainedglassartcompany.com, 729-0495.

Watercolor Classes – In Julie's studio, children, adults and beginners welcome, all levels. Call 728-5453

At the Ah Haa School for the Arts

Call 728-3886 for information and class registration.

Bezel Setting in Jewelry: Oct. 7

Polaroid Transfer: Oct. 7

Mommy and Me Yoga for infants six weeks to crawling: Oct. 9

Mommy and Me Yoga for ages 2-5 years: Oct. 9

Mono-Printing for Kids for Kindergarten-2nd grades: Oct. 9

Watercolor for Beginners: Oct. 10

Sushi for Teens: Oct. 10

Big and Small Sculpture for 3rd-5th grades: Oct. 11

Call for Entries –The Ah Haa School is calling all young local and regional artists between 6 and 12 grades to submit art entries for their upcoming 5th annual Youth Art Awards, which honors students for their creativity and interest in art. Three first place prizes will be awarded in the follow grade groups: 6-7 grades, 8-10 grades and 11-12 grades. First place winners will receive a gift certificate toward one Ah Haa class of their choice, professional framing for one piece of artwork donated by Gallerie Framing and will be featured in local newspapers and Ah Haa's winter schedule. One overall grand-prize winner will receive the opportunity to have their very own exhibition at Gallerie Framing. Interested applicants must submit three pieces of work in any medium and a completed application to the Ah Haa School by Monday, Oct. 23. Applications are available at the Ah Haa School at 135 S. Spruce St. Award recipients will be announced at Ah Haa's El Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Thursday, Nov. 2.

BODY

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Secrets of the Yellow Emperor: An Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Herbology – The workshop, led by licensed acupuncturist and herbologist Gary Damsky, is appropriate for complete beginners as well as health care professionals. It will cover basic concepts to help you improve your health and the health of those close to you. Connecting Point School of Massage, 317 E. Colorado Ave., upstairs, $75. Schedule: 9 a.m.-noon, theory overview; noon-1 p.m., lunch; 1-4 p.m., intro to Chinese herbs, tasting and herb identification. Call 728-6424 or info@telluridemassage.com for more info.

Announcements:

Weekly Ah Haa Acupuncture and Massage Clinic – Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. The clinic offers affordable acupuncture and massage to the community, provided by Petra Buchanan L,Ac and Joshua Geeter L,Ac. The clinic is located at 135 S. Spruce St. Come early to reserve your space; a sign up sheet helps cut down on waiting time. For more info contact Petra at 708-9677 or petra@petrabuchanan.com.

Telluride Yoga Center

At Deva Yoga Studio upstairs in Nugget Bldg., corner of W. Colorado and N. Fir.

Schedule through Dec. 1

Mon.: Mysore 9-10:45 a.m.; Prenatal 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Viniyoga 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Basics 5-6 p.m.; Vinyasa 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Tues.: Vinyasa 9-10:30 a.m.; Basics 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m.; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Power Yoga 5:15-6:45 p.m. (guys 50 percent off)

Wed.: Mysore 9-10:45 a.m.; Kirtan 11 a.m.-noon; Vinyasa 12:30 -1:30 p.m.; Kids Yoga 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Basics 4:45-6 p.m.; Vinyasa 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Thurs.: Level II Iyengar 7:15 - 8:45 a.m.; Mysore 9-10:45 a.m.; Restorative 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Advanced Viniyoga 5:15-6:45 p.m.; Temple Dance 7-8 p.m.

Fri.: Primary Series (Level 3 only) 9-10:45 a.m.; Yoga Sutras (pre-register) 11 a.m.-noon; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Belly Dance 1-3:30 p.m.; Synergy (hot) 4-5:30 p.m.

Sat.: Vinyasa 9:30-11 a.m.

Sun.: Vinyasa noon-1:30 p.m.; Synergy (hot) 6-7:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 10 Class Punch Card = $120 (expires at end of fourth month); 1 Week Unlimited = $45; 1 Class = $15; Mats provided/Drop-Ins welcome; Privates available/Studio may be rented; www.TellurideYoga.com/729-1673

Club Pilates

Old School House in Ridgway, 1075 Sherman

All ten-class punch cards, $150; Private-lesson punch cards, $600 for ten; Semi-private lessons (3-4 students), $25 per person/hour; Duet lessons (2 students), $35 per person/hour. Call 728-4303 or email chris@clubpilates.com.

Telluride Pilates Center

307 E. Colorado Ave., 728-5003, www.telluridepilatescenter.com

Mon.: Level 2 Reformer Class, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Annette and Peiper; Level 1 Reformer Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Annette and Peiper; Telluride Teachers Mat Class, 5-6 p.m., Becca; Level 2 Mat Class, 6-7 p.m., Becca

Tues.: Level 2 Mat Class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Becca; Level 2 Reformer Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Annette; Level 2 Mat Class, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Annette; Open Studio, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Annette; Level 2 Reformer Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Annette

Wed.: Level 2 Reformer Class, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Peiper and Annette; Level 1 Reformer Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Peiper; Telluride Teachers Mat Class, 5-6 p.m., Becca; Level 2 Mat Class, 6-7 p.m., Becca

Thurs.: Level 1 Mat Class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Becca; Level 2 Reformer Class, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Annette; Level 2 Mat Class, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Becca

Fri.: Level 2 Reformer Class, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Peiper; Level 1 Reformer Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Peiper; Level 1 Reformer Class, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Annette; Open Studio, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Annette

Sat.: Level 2 Mat Class, 10-11 a.m., Becca

Sun.: Studio Closed

Private, semi-private and trio classes available. Call for appointment.

Connecting Point School of Massage

970/728-6424, www.telluridemassage.com

All programs and courses are approved and licensed by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Dept. of Higher Education.

Yoga With Margot Pope

Level I/II Tues., 9-10:30 a.m.; Level III Thurs., 9-10:30 a.m.; Level I/II (with Yvonne Mosser) Tues., 4:30-6 p.m.; All levels Sun., 9-10:30 a.m.

Studio located at 1982 Hwy. 145, above Texaco Station. Call 728-9171 for info.

At Various Locations:

Panic and Anxiety Program – This program offered by Panic Relief, Inc., a non-profit educational organization, is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia cope with these disorders. Learn to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety, and how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety. Programs are held in Telluride on Mondays, noon-1 p.m., and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Judy Schiffman, director, at 732/940-9658 fore more info.

Telluride Women's Healthcare – McLean Cherry RNC WHNP FNP, offering annual physicals, fertility awareness, hormone balance, wellness products for women. Call 729-1574 for info and appointments.

Aikido –Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m., Fitness Center. Call Sensei Rick Thompson at 708-0225 for more info.

Aiki-ken and Aiki-jo – Tues., 7 p.m., Yoga Center. Call Sensei Rick Thompson at 708-0225 for more info.

Group/Private Reiki I, II and III Workshops – Call Patricia at 708-2504 for info.

Student Massage Clinic – $25/per hour massages at the Connecting Point School of Massage. Call 728-6424.

Tai Chi Classes – With John Schofield, Wed., 6-7:30 p.m., ongoing; start any time. Classes held at 2738 Robins Way, in Meadowlark Court. Please call 729-1115 to register.

Belly Dance Classes at the Telluride Yoga Center upstairs in the Nugget Building, Fridays, 2-3:30 pm. For additional info call Marsha 596-9992.

Golden Door Spa at the Peaks – Call 728-2590 for an updated schedule of classes.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Study Group – Tues., 5:30-7 p.m.; Ah Haa School, free and open to all, donations appreciated; 728-3886.

Pilates at the Telluride Dance Academy – Mon., Wed., 8 a.m. Private lessons available. Call Kalli at 728-1750.

Childbirth Classes – Sponsored by San Miguel County Nursing, with Kendall Cieciuch (Chet-chu), RN, ICCE. Call 728-5255.

Telluride Childbirth Classes – With Amy Cannon, ICCE; call 708-0115 for info.

Women's Health Clinic – At San Miguel County Nursing Clinic, Tues., Wed. and Fri. Call 728-4289 for an appointment.

Mesa Midwives Monthly Clinic – Offering individualized care for women, adolescence through menopause, one Saturday/month. Call 970/241-4001 for an appointment or more info.

Shamanic Life Coach Sessions, Limpias, and Soul Healing – Reiki, SKHM, Divine Energy and Polarity Sessions. Call Sasala at 970/327-4846 or contact via e-mail at istazi@reenchantedearth.com.

Horse Massage – Call Marie Fouche at 327-4846.

COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

Mountain Village Oktoberfest – Not just beer, brats and oompah music…but definitely that, too. Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village, 369-6422. See page B1.

San Juan Sampler Book Signing and Lecture – Join authors Andrew Gulliford and Art Goodtimes as they lecture on their magnificent book featuring the postcard collection of Nina Heald Webber and essays on the communities of the San Juans. Telluride Historical Museum, 5:30 p.m. For info on this and all other museum programming, call the museum at 728-3344 or visit www.telluridemuseum.org.

SUNDAY, OCT. 8

Saving Money and the Environment: Switching to Good, Energy Efficient Lighting – In concert with the Town of Telluride's Telluride Unplugged energy independence awareness campaign, Chris Myers will present strategies for lowering energy consumption in the home, 4 p.m., Wilkinson Library Program Room.

MONDAY, OCT. 9

Free Film at the Wilkinson Public Library, Iraq for Sale – Robert Greenwald's new documentary on the war profiteering in the Middle East and the privatization of the military, 6 p.m., Program Room.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Business & Professional Women Meeting – Noon in the Telluride Community Room (adjacent to the Marshal's Office, enter on Pacific, east of Spruce St.). Bring your own lunch, beverages served. The 45-minute meeting is open to all. BPW supports working women through advocacy, information and education. The legislative platform and details on signature programs and benefits are at www.bpwusa.org. Call Linda Levin, president, at 728-2456 or llevin@bway.net.

Ongoing:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – The San Miguel Resource Center will be hosting the following activities this month: Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Advocate Open House for all current and former advocates, 135 W. Colorado, Ste. 5; Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m., Film: Hostages at Home, Wilkinson Public Library; Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m., Film: Rachel's Story, Wilkinson Public Library; Oct. 20, noon-1:30 p.m., Telluride Community Appreciation Luncheon, TBA; Oct. 25, noon-1:30 p.m., West End Community Appreciation Luncheon, TBA; Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Victims Rights Training, Wilkinson Public Library. All activities are free, however the Community Appreciation Luncheon and the Victim's Rights Training require pre-registration. To register or for more info, call 728-5842 ext. 4#.

Telluride Unplugged Schedule: Oct. 9-13, Energy Efficient Lighting with Kathy Green; Oct. 16-20, Food – The Choices We Make with Colin Hubbard; Oct. 23-27, Purchasing, Packaging, Reusing and Recycling with Kate Wadley; Oct. 30-Nov. 3, Phantom Loads – Those Ghoulish Electronics with Lulu Hunt; Nov. 6-10, Transportation with Daniel Murray.

Ophir Cemetery Project – The Town of Ophir is in the process of rediscovering and rehabilitating the Ophir Cemetery and is seeking the public's help with any information regarding the history of the cemetery or anyone of the hundreds of people buried there. If you know any stories about the Ophir Cemetery or of anyone interred there, please contact Rebecca Levy at the Ophir Town Hall, 970/728-4943, email admin@town-ophir.co.gov, or fax 970/728-2880.

Girl Scouts Fall Nut Sale – Girl Scouts will be taking orders through Oct. 14 for nine varieties of nuts, from $4-$6. Products ordered now will be delivered no later than Nov. 17. For more info on how to purchase, call 800/288-0463.

Telluride Historical Museum – Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Free local's day every Thursday with extended hours until 7 p.m. The museum will close on Sunday, Oct. 15 for the off season. Call 728-3344 for more info.

Telluride Farmers Market – Every Friday into October, noon-4 p.m. on South Oak St.

Meeting Rooms at the Library – Visit the Wilkinson Library website and click on "Meeting Rooms" to arrange meetings, programs and events. The calendar provides an up-to-date availability schedule with round the clock access from your home computer, www.telluridelibrary.org.

Eight Ball Pool Tournament – Every Thursday; $10 entry fee; double elimination; cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, New Sheridan Bar. Registration, 6:30 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. For more info call Paul Tate at 729-0805.

9/11 Commemorative Peacewalk – 11th day of every month to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Meet at the Courthouse steps in Telluride at noon for the monthly Peacewalk down main street to Town Park. Contact c@thisrepublicCAN.us for more info.

Telluride Visitors Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. As one enters Telluride, it is located in the third block, on the right, 630 W. Colorado Ave., 728-3041 x 1, www.visittelluride.com.

Mountain Village Guest Services Center – Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Franz Klammer building and both gondola stations. Call 728-5424 for info.

Telluride Liquors wine tasting every Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday is also local's day with discounts on wine, beer and liquor, 123 E. Colorado Ave. Call 728-3380 for more info.

Big Daddy's Sports Bar & Grill – NTN Gaming Network for five or more players, winner gets free beverage, Trivia, Texas Holdem Poker, Countdown, Black Jack. Open Mic Night every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Announcements:

San Juan Public Lands Firewood Permits on Sale – Permits cost $10 each and are divided into two half-cord tags, so the full cord does not have to be gathered at one time. Permits are good until Dec. 31, 2006. Each household may purchase permits to gather up to 10 cords of firewood per year for personal use. Gathering firewood for resale requires a commercial permit. For more info, contact the San Juan Public Lands Center at 970/247-4874.

Used Furniture Sidewalk Sale hosted by Black Bear Trading Co., every Saturday on main street in Norwood (1590 Grand Ave.) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or until all items are sold. Great selection of gently used furniture at deeply discounted prices; arrive early for best selection. Weather dependent. Call 728-8933 for more info.

Woman to Woman – A facilitated peer support group for and by women. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Wilkinson Public Library. Free, childcare can be provided. To sign up, call 728-5660.

Second Chance Humane Society – Offering a spay/neuter financial aid program for pet owners. Call 626-CARE (2273) or visit secondchancehumanesociety.org.

Mountain Sprouts Pre-School – Accepting applications for 3, 4 or 5 year olds for full or half day programs two, three or five days per week. Call 728-8004 and leave a message.

Telluride Food Coop – Call 728-8740 or email telluridefoodcoop@yahoo.com to volunteer or for more info.

Applications for Rental Use of the Palm Theatre – Available from the School District Business Office at 725 W. Colorado Ave., PO Box 187, Telluride, CO 81435, or on the District website: www.tellurideschool.org/theater.htm. For more info call Mona de Alva at 970/369-1205 or Kurt Shugars at 369-1218.

Tellurideticket.com – Tickets available to local festivals, events, performances, and other recreational activities online via www.tellurideticket.com, fax orders to 728-6475, in person at the Visitor Information Center, 630 W. Colorado Ave., or by phone at 728-3041 or 800/525-3455 ext. 3. VIC hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

The Cordial Concierge – Tourist Help Desk located at 615 W. Pacific Ave. (next to Pacific St Pizza), call 728-0725 for more info.

Telluride Air Desk – Get the best air rates available to Telluride; call 877/284-7549.

Telluride/Montrose Air Service – For info about the Airline Guarantee Program and where air service stands today in terms of flights into Montrose and Telluride, call 728-7465 or email sstewart@tellurideskiresort.com.

Telluride Women's Network – E-mail donnalp@aol.com for membership and activities info.

DANCE

Ongoing:

Latino Dance Lessons – Mondays and Thursdays at St. Patrick's Church, 6-7 p.m. Come in your favorite casual clothes to meet people, make friends and have fun. All levels welcome.

Temple Dance Classes – Tuesdays at the Granita Building in Mountain Village, 7-8:15 p.m.; Thursdays at Deva Yoga in Telluride, 7-8:15 p.m. Contact Cindy at 728-1376 for more info.

Social Dance Classes with Debbie Reynolds – Held at the Local Walls Art Gallery, 217 W. Colorado (formerly the Deli Downstairs). For more info or to register, call 369-4475 (Gallerie Framing).

Telluride Dance Academy – For more info, visit www.TellurideDanceAcademy.org or call 728-9065.

Social Dance – Below the American National Bank, 7-9:30 p.m. (Salsa lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.), second Saturday of each month. Cost is $5. For more info, call 728-9065. Sponsored by the Telluride Dance Academy.

Belly Dance – Wednesdays, 8-9:30 p.m., Deva Yoga Studio, upstairs in Nugget Bldg. (205 W. Colorado Ave.), $15 drop in rate. For more info call 596-9992 or email marshawest@earthlink.net.

EDUCATION

Ongoing:

University Centers of the San Miguel – Visit www.ucsanmiguel.edu or call 369-5255 for course schedule.

GED Classes (High School Equivalency Certification), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. at the Wright's Mesa Center in Norwood. Call Chris Bowles 729-1842 (cell) or 327-0555 x 6#.

Adult English as a Second Language Classes – Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Telluride High School, 6-8 p.m. Questions? Call Sandy at 728-4377 x 138.

ESL Adultos/Clases de Ingles – Martes y Miercoles en la High School de Telluride, 6 a 8 p.m. Preguntas? Favor de llamar a Sandy al 728-4377 x 138.

Telluride Education Foundation – Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 8:15 a.m. in the TMHS Conference Room. Call Jan at 708-1091 for more info.

Connecting Point School of Massage – Offering certified massage and aesthetics courses. Call 728-6424 or visit www.telluridemassageschool.com for more info. See "Body" for specific classes and events.

GOVERNMENT

FRIDAY, OCT. 6

Telluride Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Rebekah Hall Conf. Rm.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10

Telluride Town Council, 11 a.m., Rebekah Hall Main Rm.

Mountain Village Town Council, 4 p.m., Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Special Meeting of the Mountain Village Owners Association to Discuss the Activities Center, 1 p.m., Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

Town of Telluride Utility Meeting, 1 p.m., Rebekah Hall Main Rm.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12

Mountain Village Design Review Board, noon, 3rd Floor, Fire House, Municipal Bldg.

Special Meeting Mountain Village Metro District Board to Discuss the Activities Center, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall, 455 Mountain Village Blvd., Ste. A.

Announcements:

Register to Vote – Tuesday, Oct. 10 is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 7 San Miguel County Coordinated Election and Town of Mountain Village Mail Ballot Election.

Town of Telluride Website – www.telluride-co.gov.

Town of Mountain Village Website – www.mountain-village.co.us

KIDS

School Lunch Menu:

Fri.: Corn Dog, Veggies, Fruit, Milk

Mon.: Mac 'n' Cheese, Broccoli, Fruit

Tues.: Chicken Sandwich, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk

Wed.: Pizza, Salad, Milk

Thurs.: Taco Salad, Rice, Milk

Fri.: No School

MONDAY, OCT. 9

Auditions for Beauty Lou and the Country Beast – A production by the Missoula Children's Theatre. Those auditioning should arrive at the Palm Theatre at 3:20 p.m. and plan to stay for two full hours. Most of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, Dusty, Slim, and more. Students in kindergarten through12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, which will be 3:30-8 p.m. daily. The play will be presented Friday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., in the Palm Theatre. For more info call Michael Wingfield at 369-5673.

Sports:

Kenpo Karate for Children – Fall session presented by the Telluride Karate Studio for ages 5-15. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 10-Nov. 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Telluride Middle School/High School. Cost $180, call Andrea Pfefer at 708-0807 or pfefer@telluridekarate.com for more info. Space is limited.

K-League Soccer in Town Park: Fri., 10/6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Telluride High School Volleyball Schedule: Friday, Oct. 6 Ouray at Telluride, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 10 Nucla at Nucla, 4 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 13 Dolores at Dolores, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 17 Norwood at Telluride, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 21 Ridgway at Ridgway, 10 a.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28 District Tournament at Dove Creek, 10 a.m.; Saturday, Nov. 4 Regional Tournament at Grand Junction, 10 a.m.; Friday Nov. 10 and Sat., Nov. 11 State Tournament at Denver

Telluride High School Boys Soccer Schedule: Friday, Oct. 6 Ridgway at Telluride, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 7 Crested Butte at Telluride, 11 a.m.; Friday, Oct. 13 Bayfield at Telluride, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 14 Pagosa Springs at Telluride, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Oct. 21 Regional Bracket; Monday, Oct. 23 All Conference Meeting at Durango, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 1 State Quarter Finals; Saturday, Nov. 4 State Semi Finals; Tuesday, Nov. 7 State Finals

Announcements:

Sally Foster Giftwrap, Gifts and Chocolate Orders are being taken by Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club members as a fundraiser. For more information, contact Chair Elaine Schroedl at 728-5636. All orders must be turned in by Monday, Oct. 9 to 517 W. Colorado Ave. Orders available for pickup Nov. 3.

Ongoing:

Toddler Program at the Telluride Montessori School – Call 728-3324.

Saturday Night Teen Activities – Youth Link open from 5-9 p.m. for middle school students; Ski and Snowboard Clubhouse open from 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for high school students.

Youth Link – Offers an air hockey table, X-BOX station and big screen TV for youth ages 11-17 located at 233 E. Pacific Ave. Contact Rob Petrie at 728-0140.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program – Four different programs, with various time commitments for children who need a mentor. Call Karine at 728-0885 for more info.

Telluride Karate Studio – All ages and skill levels, 307 E. Colorado Ave., 369-1115.

MOVIES

At the Nugget Movie Theater, 207 West Colorado Ave.:

Movie Time Phone: 728-3030. Business Office Phone: 728-3058. Website: www.nuggettheatre.com

The Illusionist (109 min., PG-13) Fri., Sat., 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m.; Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7 p.m.

MUSIC

See "Beat Sheet" for more music

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Bones Solo Ensemble live at the Sherbino Theatre in Ridgway, 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.bonesdrums.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 22

Maceo Parker live at the Telluride Conference Center, 8 p.m., doors: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25, available at the Sheridan Opera House Box Office, www.tellurideticket.com and Wizard Entertainment.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

Donavon Frankenreiter live at the Sheridan Opera House, 9 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

Asleep at the Wheel live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m., doors 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, available at the Sheridan Opera House Box Office, Wizard Entertainment, and www.tellurideticket.com.

Announcements:

WinterSing Chorale Rehearsals for the Telluride Choral Society start Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6-7:15 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library Program Room. A free musicianship class will be held for participants 5:30-6 p.m. every Wednesday of the eight week rehearsal period. Concerts themed "A Day For Dancing" are Dec. 7, 9 and 10. Call David Brubacher at 728-4034 for more info.

Ongoing:

Live Jazz at Las Montañas every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The group includes Deb Barr-vocals, Giovanni Rovetto-bass, Michael Scherr-keys, Mike Pale-guitar

Big Daddy's Sports Bar and Grill – Wed.: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.; Sun.: Karaoke, 8 p.m.; 300 W. Colorado Ave., 728-1801.

Dave Andersen – Plays a unique set of American Roots Music (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Wed.-Sat., 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the Great Room at The Peaks. Call 209-3617 for more info.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

Great American Western Musicals presented by the Telluride Choral Society. This kick up your heels event will feature selections from Oklahoma, Annie Get Your Gun, Paint Your Wagon, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and more. At the Elks Club, 7 p.m., cash bar opens at 6 p.m. Tickets are a special off-season price of $12 for adults and $6 for ages 12 and under. Call David Brubacher at 728-4034 for more info.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 – FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Fall 2006 State of the San Juans Conference: Climate Variability & Change: A San Juan Mountain Perspective – A collaborative workshop on climate variability and change in the San Juan Mountain region presented by the Mountain Studies Institute and others. The conference's purpose is to foster information sharing and interaction between local stakeholders and scientists regarding the implications and potential impacts of climate variability and change in the San Juan Mountain region. Oct. 11-12, in Durango; Oct. 13 in Silverton. For more info email info@mountainstudies.org or call 970/387-5161 or 970/426-8863.

SPIRIT

Ongoing:

Moms In Touch Prayer Meeting – Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, 8:15-9 a.m. at Alpine Ministry Center, second floor above Shirtworks on Colorado Ave. All women invited to join us in prayer for our schools. Questions? Call Heather at 369-4985.

Shamanism and Alchemy Classes; Reiki, SKHM and Divine Energy Classes, Shamanic Life Coach Sessions. Call Sasala at 970/327-4846 or email istazi@reenchantedearth.com.

Joi is Offering Satsang (meditation and discussion) every other Wednesday at the Telluride Christ Church (downstairs), 7 p.m. All are welcome. Call 626-3595 for more info.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church – Services: Saturday, 6 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday, 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 8:15 a.m. For more info, call Deacon Mike at 728-3387.

Spiritual Talk – A gathering of friends for spiritual sharing, meditation and potluck, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at 324 Redcliff, at the corner of Galena and Redcliff behind the Tomboy Inn. Videos will be shown for discussion. Call Michael at 728-6540 or Bob at 728-5517 for info.

Alpine Chapel Services – Sundays, Nugget Theater, 10 a.m., with nursery and children's church; Coffee Shop service, 5 p.m., Steaming Bean. Call 728-3504 or visit www.telluride.com/alpinechapel for more info.

Christian Fellowship Worship Service – With Pastor Chuck Parry, Sun., 10:15 a.m., followed by a meal; Open Bible study group, Thurs., 7 p.m., 100 E. Columbia, 728-4864.

Christ Presbyterian Church – Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; choir practice, 8:30 a.m.; 434 W. Colorado Ave., 728-4536, www.telluridechristchurch.com.

4 Winds – Maitreya Consultation, guidance and drum circle, 728-9729.

Telluride Jewish Community – 728-5970 for info.

Worship Arts Class – Christian Dance Ministry based movement prayer with Tashahara, monthly meeting at Telluride Dance Academy, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 728-8093 for more info.

SPORTS

(See KIDS for Kids' Sports)

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

Rotary Club of Telluride 2006 Golf Tournament at Fairway Pines Golf Club in Ridgway, 10 a.m. Green fees, cart, bag lunch, and prizes $75/person, or $250 if you sign up a foursome. Make up your own team or we will assign you. Teams will be handicapped. Contests include: one handed putting, one legged chipping out of a bunker, longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt with prizes for men and women. To sign up call or email Bruce White, 369-4250 or Brucewhite1234@adelphia.net. The tournament is a fundraiser to benefit Polio Plus, scholarship and youth programs.

Adult Coed Soccer Games in Town Park: Fri., 10/6, 5:30-7 p.m.

Skateboard Ramp is Closed due to construction of a new concrete bowl facility.

Town Park Pool is Closed

Announcements:

Flyfishing Demo and Giveaway – The Bootdoctors and Further Adventures and fishing industry premier rod maker Winston Rods are offering Telluride fishermen and women a chance to win a new top-of-the-line rod. Every Monday there will be free demos of Winston rods, Abel reels, Outcast float boats, the latest in waders, vests and boots by Cloudveil at the Elks pond in Mountain Village from 4 to 6 p.m. Expert guides will be on hand to answer questions and show folks great casting tips. Call 728-8954 for more info.

Mountain Village Double Cabins Disc Golf Course – Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk. First tee is located across the street from the free parking structure. For more info 728-0588.

Telluride Climbing Wall – Tues.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; $5 per visit, students are free; Located at the Telluride Middle/High School. For schedule updates call 728-4377 x 153 or email telluridehorizon@yahoo.com. Shoes and chalk bags are needed for the wall program.

Ongoing:

Norwood Open Riding – Tues., Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Norwood Fairgrounds. Call 327-4321 for more info.

Mountain Village Trails – All lower Mountain Village trails; Jurassic Trail, Boomerang Road, Village Trail, and the Meadows Trail, are open. Hiking and biking trails at the St. Sophia Station and Ridge Trail and Overlook Trail are open. The summer maintenance road from the top of the gondola station to the Mountain Village Center will be closed to hikers and bikers due to summer construction.

Telluride Golf Course – Greens Fees through Oct. 8, $150 before 1 p.m., $79 after 1 p.m.; Sunset Rate after 4 p.m. $59. Golf clinics are available to members; junior clinics are open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday, 5-6 p.m. For tee times, greens fees, instruction, twilight specials or other info on the Telluride Golf Club, call 728-2606. For club membership info, call 728-7302 or visit www.tellurideskiandgolfclub.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Ongoing:

San Miguel Resource Center – For women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, molestation as a child, stalking or child abuse. In Telluride call 728-5660; Norwood, 327-0566; Nucla/Naturita, 865-2273, for more info.

Women's Cancer Support Group in Telluride, 2nd Monday of every month, 4 p.m., Wilkinson Library upstairs meeting room. Just show up or call Nancy DeCastro for info at 728-4547.

Montrose Breast Cancer Support Group – Wed. at noon, Montrose Memorial Hospital Care Center. Call 728-4104 for info.

Norwood Cancer Support Group – For info call Marvene Reagan, 327-4873, or Ann Swift, 729-2143.

Planned Parenthood – Durango, 970/259-4205.

Pregnancy Resource Center – Delta, 970/874-5733.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call the 24-Hour Hotline at 728-7270 for more information.

Telluride: Alcoholics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W. Columbia Ave.

Mondays 5:30 p.m. AA Open

Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. AA Closed

Thursdays 5:30 p.m. AA Open Big Book

Fridays 7 a.m. AA Open

Fridays 5:30 p.m. AA Open Speaker

Saturdays 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. AA Open

Sundays 6:30 p.m. AA Open

Telluride: Narcotics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W. Columbia Ave.

Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. NA Open

Saturdays 5:30 p.m. NA Open

Telluride: Al-Anon

Mondays 5:30 p.m., Christ Presbyterian Church, 434 W. Columbia Ave.

Norwood Alcoholics Anonymous – Tues., 4:30 p.m., open; Thurs., 6 p.m., closed; Sun., 6 p.m., open. Uncompahgre Medical Clinic, 1350 Aspen St.

Nucla Meetings – Wed., 8 p.m., basement of pastor's house, next-door to Union Congregational Church. Call Roberta at 970/864-7124 for more info.

Ridgway Alanon Meetings – Wed., 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ on 116 S. Mary (off Hwy 62) in Ridgway. Call Jan at 626-5904 for more info.

Nucla Alanon Meetings – Mon., 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Call Roberta at 970/864-7124 for more info.

TELEVISION

TCTV Public Access Channel 12

Programs are repeated the next morning at 9 a.m. when TCTV is not airing local programming; Free Speech TV (including Democracy Now with Amy Goodman) will be broadcast on Channel 12.

Fri., 10/6-Sun. 10/8: Mushroom Fest 2006 Basic Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation, 7 p.m. & 9 a.m.

Mon., 10/9: Sunset Concert Series presents Sweet Sunny South, 7 p.m.

Tues., 10/10: Mudd Butt Mystery Theatre 06 presents Rip, Raven & the Wonder Wheel, 7 p.m.

Wed., 10/11: TBA, 7 p.m.

Thurs., 10/12: Blues-N-Brews 06 Sampler #1, 7 p.m.

Fri., 10/13-Sun., 10/15: PTSA Telluride Idol, 7 p.m. & 9 a.m.

THEATER

Announcements:

The Telluride Repertory Theatre Company's ACTions School Tour – Presents Lost and Found, a hilarious story of three clowns on the trail of a missing duck. The themes it explores through humor and interaction are respect for others, tolerance and kindness. Lots of audience participation helps to make Lost and Found a truly memorable experience. Oct. 30: Telluride Mountain School, 8:30 a.m.; Nov. 1: Wilkinson Public Library, 4 p.m.; Nov. 2: Telluride Elementary School, 1:45 p.m. For booking or more info call the Rep at 728-4539.

TRANSPORTATION

Highway 145 Construction – This project will build a new climbing lane on Keystone Hill between mile markers 72 and 73. Construction will continue through Nov. 2006, with crews taking a winter break prior to completing the project by the summer of 2007. During construction hours, the speed limit will be reduced to 30 mph through the one-mile, one lane work zone. Motorists should expect approximately 15-minute delays daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For updated project info, call the project information line at 970/728-5764 or visit the CDOT Traveler Information website at www.cotrip.org.

Main Gondola (Telluride to Mountain Village) – Open 7 a.m. to midnight. Closes Oct. 23 for off season. Reopens Nov. 17.

Parking Gondola in Mountain Village – Open 6:30 a.m. to midnight. Closes Oct. 15 for off season (shuttle buses running). Reopens Nov. 17.

The Galloping Goose runs between Telluride and Mountain Village, with Lawson Hill Service. The normal Telluride in-town schedule is: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday every 20 min. unless it's 7-9 a.m. and it will run every 10 min., Weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday every 20 min. from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Schedules are available at 728-5700

Announcements:

Mountain Village Parking Smart Cards – Available at the Blue Mesa Building, 113 Lost Creek Lane, Mon.-Fri., in $10 and $20 increments up to $500. Associated discounts apply.

Ride the Goose! For 24-hour Transit info, call 728-5700.

Ridg-Tell-Way Shuttle – Mon.-Fri. $3.50/each way, $5/round trip, call 728-4496 x 1 for more info: Departs Ridgway to Telluride 6:45 a.m.; Departs Telluride to Ridgway 5:10 p.m.

Mountain Village Dial-a-Ride – 7 a.m.-12:15 a.m.; call 728-8888 to schedule a pick up.

VOLUNTEERS

Ongoing:

Telluride Historical Museum seeks volunteers, call 728-3344 or email museum@telluridecolorado.net for more info.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program is looking for volunteers to mentor the youth in the Telluride region. Call Brittany Miller at 728-0885 with any questions.

The San Miguel Resource Center seeks good listeners and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer crisis line advocates. For info, call 728-5842 x 3#.

Wilkinson Public Library – Local guest storytellers, bilingual storytellers, volunteer dogs (patient ones only) with owners for the "Read to a Dog" program and extra bodies are needed. Call 728-4519 or visit www.telluridelibrary.org for more info.

KOTO – Fundraising events and more; call Janice at 728-8100 to volunteer.

The Nature Conservancy – Always in need of volunteers, call 728-5291 and earn a Greenbuck.

Shabbat Potluck Hosts Needed – For Telluride Jewish Community dinners. Call 728-5453 or 728-5970 or email m.kelle@asap-payroll.com for more info.

Ah Haa School for the Arts – Many volunteer opportunities available, some for work-study credit. See "Art" or call 728-3886.

Need Community Service Hours? Call the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority office at Shandoka at 728-3035 x 5.

WORDS

TUESDAYS, OCT. 10, 17 AND 24

Poets in Person – Join local wordsmith Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer at the Wilkinson Public library to discuss "No Frills Poetry, a Glimpse at the Origins of Modern Verse." Call 728-9799 for more info.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

Writers in the Sky – Come hear Colorado authors tell their own stories: what inspires them to write, how they craft their narratives, how they got published, and more, at the Wilkinson Public Library. Join Will Hobbs, Carol Batrus, Clinton McKinzie, David Mason and Julia Ross, and get inspired yourself. First talk starts at 10 a.m. Call 728-9799 for more info.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13 AND SATURDAY, OCT 14

Walking Words – Hungry? Walking Words feeds both your tummy and your creative spirit. The annual event begins with a progressive literary dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, featuring appetizers at Tellurice with a reading by Naropa poet Maureen Owen, entrée at 221 with a reading by nature writer Susan Tweit, and dessert at the San Sophia with thriller writer Francine Mathews. A cash bar is available at all three locations. Cost for the evening, including tax and tip, is $50. Only 35 seats are available, and the event sells out every year. Saturday is devoted to consecutive 2.5-hour workshops in fiction, poetry and nonfiction, held at the Ah Haa School. Essay writing from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Poetry from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and Fiction from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Each workshop costs $20 and is limited to 12 people. No materials (except pen and paper) or previous writing experience are necessary. To register for this weekend's events, call the Ah Haa School at 728-3886. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from CCAASE.

Ongoing:

Read and Reap – The Wilkinson Public Library's book club meets the first Monday of every month in the Telluride Room. Read and Reap is an information exchange where readers can swap ideas, listen to firsthand testimony, discuss authors, titles, genres, and anything else. There are no rules. For more info call Nancy Landau at 369-4355.

Gourd Circle Reading Series – Local writers gather to read work out loud. Poets, fiction writers, storytellers, nature writers and diary writers bring words to share. Readings at 129 W. Colorado, call 728-3553 for dates and times.

TO HAVE YOUR EVENT LISTED…If you would like your event included in our 8-days-a-week calendar, please fax your information to 728-9066 or email to calendar@telluridewatch.com no later than 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. You may also send your information to P.O. Box 2042, Telluride, CO, 81435. The 8-days-a-week calendar is published in our Friday edition. No phone calls, please.