ART

Announcements:

The Stronghouse Studios presents abstract paintings by Elaine Fischer through September. 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 – Two Women/Locals Too, an exhibition of new works by Susan Billings and Julee Hutchison. Open 10 a.m.-9 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 10a.m.-5p.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.

Locals' Gallery – Featuring works by 20 local artists at The Potter's Wheel, 221 E. Colorado Ave., 728-1721.

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.

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

Gallerie Framing and Local Walls – A collection of works exclusively by local artists featuring: Carl Marcus, Lucy Boody, Neil Hastings, Janie Trenary, Amy Poinsett and Carmen Tucker; 217 W. Colorado Ave., 369-4775.

At the Ah Haa School for the Arts

Call 728-3886 for information and class registration.

Batik Silk Dyeing with Kathy Green: Sept. 11

Flash Fiction Writing Workshop: Sept. 18

Intensive Wheel Throwing for 5th-8th grades: Sept. 18

BODY

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 Sept. 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.; Power Yoga – Guy's Night 8-9:30 p.m.

Tues.: Vinyasa 9-10:30 a.m.; Basics 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Aikido 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Wed.: Sunrise Yoga 7:15-8:30 a.m.; Mysore Open Practice 9-10:45 a.m.; Vinyasa 12:15-1:15 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.; Vinyasa 9-10:30 a.m.; Restorative 10:45 a.m.-noon; Vinyasa 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Viniyoga 4:30-6 p.m.; Temple Dance 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Power Yoga – Guy's Night 8-9:30 p.m.

Fri.: Primary Series (Level 3 Only) 9-10:45 a.m.; Vinyasa 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Belly Dance 2-3:30 p.m.; Prenatal 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Conscious Meditation – Joi 7 p.m.

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

Sun.: Vinyasa noon-1:30 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

New Ridgway Location, Old School House, 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.: Reformer 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.; Power Mat 6 p.m.

Tues.: Reformer 6 p.m.; Mat 1 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wed.: Reformer 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.; Power Mat 6 p.m.

Thurs.: Reformer 6 p.m.; Mat 1 p.m.

Fri.: Reformer 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sat.: Power Mat 10 a.m.

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 are being offered 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, SEPT. 9

Uranium Mining Discussion Forum at the Wilkinson Public Library, 4 p.m. Mining experts answer your questions, address your concerns, and lead discussion about mining uranium and its environmental impacts.

Archeology Walk With Mark Dean – Take an historical tour of Telluride time dating back to the first inhabitants of this great valley. Mark Dean will host the tour and instruct the group on both local history as well as basic archeological processes to uncover the mystery of who was here first. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Telluride Fitness Center and be prepared for a day in Bridal Veil Basin. The day will end at 3 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Monthly Peace March and Five-Year 9/11 Anniversary – Best selling author Sharon Medhi will participate in the march and follow up with a discussion and book signing at Restore Our World. Meet at the San Miguel County Courthouse at noon. A Peace Gathering, book reading and site view of the International Tibetan Peace Center will be held at 6 p.m. Meet at the Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway to carpool to the likely temporary site center. For more info call Dan at 728-4156.

Free Film: Loose Change, 2nd Edition – 6 p.m. in the Wilkinson Public Library's Program Room, followed by discussion. This sobering documentary asks some intriguing questions about what really happened on 9/11.

Rotary Club of Telluride #1187 Meeting – Come join us in some delicious Thai dishes at the Corner of South Davis and West Pacific Streets at Siam; $25 per person. Call John Hopkins at 728-4486 to reserve your seat now. Seating is limited to 45 persons.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

KOTO Potato Black Bean Sauté – With Paul "Hunky Cook" Gelose, Honga "the Beautiful" Im and Lucas "Le Cocerno" Price at Honga's Lotus Petal, 131 E. Colorado Ave. – A Complete Brekkie for $7.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Telluride Child Find Free Developmental Screening – Sponsored by the Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Services and Telluride Schools, for children 3 to 5 years old, at the Telluride Elementary School Gym, 447 W. Columbia Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Parent/guardian permission required; developmental screening by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call Shannon at 626-2977. Areas of assessment include: hearing, dental, concept development, communication skills, height/weight/health history, vision, motor skills. Children in kindergarten will receive progress checks at school and do not need to participate. A screening for infants and toddlers younger than 3 years old will be held in November. Parents with concerns can request an individual screening by calling 626-2977.

Información Del Programa de Exámenes de Desarrollo "Child Find" en Telluride – Este es un Programa de Exámenes de Desarrollo Gratuitos Auspiciado por "The Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Services" y "La Escuela de Telluride" esta dirigido a todos los niños de edad preescolar desde los 3 años hasta los 5 años de edad. Telluride en Gimnasio la Escuela Primaria, 447 W. Columbia Ave., 9:00 de la mañana a 3:00 del la tarde. Padre o el apoderado con permiso, es necesario; exámenes serán hechos solo con previa cita. Para hacer una cita llamar: a Ursula 728-1754. Las areas a examiner serán: examen de oído, examen dental, examen de vista, habilidad de comunicación, talla/peso/historia de salud, desarrollo de conceptos, desarrollo de músculos grandes y finos. Los niños que están en el kindergarten (Nido, Jardín) serán chequeados paulatinamente en el colegio y no necesitan asistir a este examen. Para los niños recién nacidos hasta los 3 años de edad los exámenes serán en Noviembre, pero los padres pueden llamar en cualquier momento para solicitor un examen individual al teléfono 626-2977 de UnBOCS.

Ongoing:

KOTOfm Fall Funraising '06 "Here's the Deal" (It's in the Cards) – Friday, Sept. 8: KOTOfm Guest DJ Day "At Your Service" featuring local service providers; Wednesday, Sept. 13: Potato Black Bean Saute with Paul "Hunky Cook" Gelose, Honga "the Beautiful" Im and Lucas "Le Cocerno" Price at Honga's Lotus Petal, 131 E. Colorado Ave. – A Complete Brekkie for $7; Thursday, Sept. 21: KOTO Cribbage Tournament at the Cornerhouse Grille, 7 p.m., 131 N. Fir St. Cribbage players unite and join in on the fun. Great prizes and trophy for winners, $10 to enter; Thursday, Sept. 28: 1st Annual KOTO Texas Hold'em Tournament, 7 p.m., Telluride Elks Lodge, 472 W. Pacific Ave. Great prizes and trophy for winners, $25 to enter. Listen up and join in with KOTO Fall Funraising 2006 – $50,000 is the goal. For more info or to volunteer to help with an event, call 728-8100.

St. Sophia Nature Center Activities – Ongoing: Daily Children's Nature Activities – Children environmental education activities at the center and outdoors, classes with provided nature crafts. For children of all ages, 10 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. All activities are free and open to the public. The Nature Center at St. Sophia is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info call Deanna Belch at 728-7339.

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. Call 728-3344 for more info.

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

Ridgway Farmers Market – Sundays through September, 8 a.m.-noon. Located in Ridgway on Hwy. 550 across from the Ouray County Fairgrounds. This season features breakfast burritos and coffee, local vegetables and fresh fruit, bread, buffalo and elk meat, eggs, wine, fresh cut flowers, soaps and lotions, jewelry, crafts, and much more. First Sunday of each month will feature a cooking demonstration using produce from the market.

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.

Restore Our World – Daily showings of Bioneers DVDs; Plenary Bioneers DVDs; Democracy Now with Amy Goodman airs twice daily, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; The Now Program on PBS airs Fri., 7 p.m.; 129 W. Colorado, 728-3553.

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.

Help Heal Frank's Hernia – Frank Rose has been out of work since being laid low by a hernia and is asking for assistance with surgery and living expenses. Donations can be made to the Frank Rose Surgery/Subsistence account at American National Bank.

Announcements:

The Galloping Goose Trail Is Closed from Ophir Loop westerly to the bridge crossing Lake Fork approximately 1.5 miles. The trail will remain closed through the end of October while Public Service Company of Colorado, owner and operator of the Ames Hydroelectric Project, performs work on the waterline that transports water from Trout Lake to the Ames power house. A portion of the line that is currently aboveground will be buried. For questions, please contact Larry Claxton, Land Rights Agent for Public Service Company of Colorado at 303/571-7089 or Kathy Peckham of the US Forest Service at 327-4261.

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.

The San Miguel County Veterans Service Office has Department of Veterans Affairs applications for health benefits (including prescription drug benefits) available by calling 728-4501.

County Mercury Collection and Recycling – San Miguel County is collecting old mercury thermometers, old cell phones and spent ink cartridges. Only thermometers containing mercury (no other household items containing mercury) are being collected. Ink cartridges and cell phones are being recycled to benefit Norwood's Wright Stuff Foundation. Bring these items to the environmental health desk at the county offices in the Miramonte Bldg., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. For more info contact Deb Dion at 369-5442.

ReStore Our World Seeks Community Input – Post your thoughts on topics of importance to our community at www.Restore-OurWorld.com, an online community forum. Write to info@ReStore-OurWorld.com to get a community forum started on the topic of your choice.

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.

Colorado Preschool Program can provide tuition for children who live within the school district. Children must be 3, 4 or 5 years old and eligible for kindergarten in the 2007/08 or 2008/09 school year. Information will be available at the Child Find screening at the Telluride Elementary School on Sept. 15, or call Margi White at 728-6615 ext. 930.

Programa Preescolar de Colorado – Este programa puede proporcionar becas a niños que viven en el distrito del área de la escuela. Los niños deberán tener 3, 4 o 5 años y estar listos para el preescolar de 2007-2008 ó 2008-2009 (año escolar). Hay información disponible al día de desarrollo "Child Find," el 15 de septiembre, Telluride en Gimnasio la Escuela Primaria, 447 W. Columbia Ave.

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.

San Miguel County Workforce Center – Anyone seeking work may register for local and state jobs, job-training services available. Employers can submit info and job orders about openings. Office location: 100 W. Colorado Ave., suite 213, Tues. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 728-5585 or 249-7783 for more info.

DANCE

Ongoing:

Latino Dance Lessons – Mondays and Thursdays at St. Patrick's Church, 6-7 p.m. Come in you 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

School Lunch Menu:

Fri.: Corn Dogs, French Fries, Fruit, Milk

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

Tues.: Chicken Nuggets, Tater Tots, Fruit, Milk

Wed.: Pizza, Salad, Milk

Thurs.: Cheese Quesadillas, Rice, Beans, Milk

Fri.: Sloppy Joes, Corn, Milk

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Welcome Wagon Party – The Telluride Education Foundation and Parent Teacher Student Organization welcome new and returning families and teachers at their Welcome Wagon Party at 456 W. Colorado Ave., 4-7 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of the new school year and meet new and returning parents. Parents, teachers, students and community welcome.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 – SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

Wilderness First Aid in Norwood. Contact Peter Muckerman at 729-0081, firstlead@starband.net, or visit www.firstlead.com.

Ongoing:

University Center of the San Miguel Courses: Speechmaking: At a wedding dinner, at a town council meeting, in a classroom or in a boardroom, chances are that you'll be called on to speak in front of a crowd. This course will give you a host of practical tools to add to your public speaking "toolbox" so that you feel comfortable and confident when you get up to speak. Through readings, classroom presentations, speech games and constructive critique, students will improve their ability to generate creative ideas, ability to read an audience, listening skills, organization skills and delivery techniques. This class may be taken for fun or for credit through Mesa State College. Anyone interested in UCSM course can call Sarah at 369-5255.

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, SEPT. 8

Block 23 Subcommittee, 9 a.m., Rebekah Hall Conf. Rm.

THA Subcommittee, 9:30 a.m., Rebekah Hall Conf. Rm.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Open Space Commission, 4 p.m., Rebekah Hall Conf. Rm.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

HARC, 6 p.m., Rebekah Hall Main Rm.

Utility Meeting, 1 p.m., Rebekah Hall Main Rm.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

Planning & Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., Rebekah Hall Main Rm.

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

Announcements:

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

KIDS

Sports:

Youth Soccer in Town Park – Fri., 9/8, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Announcements:

The Rock and Roll Academy Fall Registration is now open. Fall Semester begins Sept. 19 and ends Dec. 16, at the Sheridan Opera House. Fall Registration is first come – first served. Please email Dean@rockandrollacademy.com with child's name, contact info, potential band mates and preferred times. Available class times are: Monday through Thursday 3:30-5 p.m., 5-6:30 p.m., 6:30-8 p.m., and a 3:30-5 p.m. slot on Fridays. Ask about the Multi-Media Internship for Fall Semester. Call Dean at 728-1186 for more info.

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.

Ah Haa School for the Arts Kids' Classes – See "Art" or visit www.ahhaa.org.

MOVIES

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

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

Snakes on a Plane (105 min., R) Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 6 p.m.

Little Miss Sunshine (101 min., R) Fri., 6 p.m.; Sat.-Thurs., 8 p.m.

MUSIC

See "Beat Sheet" for more music

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Skip Daddy and the Dirt Dogs, Fly Me to the Moon. Telluride Musician Dave Anderson will be playing at the blues and brews festival, check out www.tellurideblues.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Michael Gulezian, solo acoustic guitarist and Timbreline Music recording artist, will appear in concert at the Sheridan Opera House, 7 p.m. Desserts and appetizers will be served beginning at 6 p.m. This is a benefit for Telluride and Norwood youth and teens; tickets are by donation and are available at the door or by calling Andy at 258-5091, Wendy at 708-2444, or Tree at 729-0515.

Fractalia, Fly Me to the Moon

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

Bruce Hays and Friends, Sidestreet Tavern, 10 p.m. to close

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

White Water Ramble, Fly Me to the Moon.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Fly Me to the Moon.

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, SEPT. 9

Imogene Pass Run – Racers start in Ouray and cross Imogene Pass to Telluride. Registration is full.

SPIRIT

Ongoing:

Shamanism and Alchemy Classes; Reiki, SKHM and Divine Energy Classes, Shamanic Life Coach Sessions. Call Sasala at 970/327-4846 or e-mail 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)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

Telluride Adaptive Ski Program 8th Annual Bob Miller Memorial Golf Classic – A benefit for TASP, a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities through recreational activities. The tournament is a scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is currently underway and space is limited: $250/individual, $500/split team, $1,000/team sponsor-foursome. Entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, range balls, continental breakfast, bag lunch, tournament goody bag, and evening awards party. For more info or to register, visit www.tellurideticket.com.

Town Coed Soccer League Games: Town Park: Fri., 9/8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Town Park Activities:

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

Town Park Pool Is Closed for the Season

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:

P.M. Running Club – Meets Wednesdays at noon in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse for a run. Call David Eckley at 729-2999 or email david@davideckley.net for 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.

Adventure Rock – Located in the Telluride Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village, open Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; weekends, noon-8 p.m. Reduced hours in the fall as days grow shorter. Climbing shoes and chalk provided; all abilities welcome. The staff at Telluride Mountain Guides provide free assistance and supervise climbers. Call 728-6481 for more information.

Nature Center – The St. Sophia Nature Center, at the top of the gondola, is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The Nature Center provides lectures and hands-on activities and special environmental programs featuring native wildlife, children's nature activities and interpretive hikes. For more information, call 728-7360.

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., 9/9- Sun., 9/11: The Chamber Music Festival 2006 presents Hispanic and Jazz, 7 p.m. and 9 a.m.

THEATER

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Auditions for Three Tall Women, a Telluride Repertory Theatre play-reading, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Wilkinson Library Program Room. Three women are needed for this play ranging in age from 20 to 80. The reading does not require line memorization and rehearsals will take place Sept. 10, 11 and 18-21. Performances will be Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 – two shows each day. For more information or an appointment call director Robin McKee at 831/236-7825.

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. From Saturday, Sept. 9 and on, 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.

Imogene Pass is open. Call 327-4835 with questions.

Main Gondola (Telluride to Mountain Village) – Open 7 a.m. to midnight

Parking Gondola in Mountain Village – Open 6:30 a.m. to midnight.

Mountain Village Parking Fees in the South Village Center (Blue Mesa), North Village Center lot (Westermere), Village Pond, and Upper Mountain Village Blvd.: Free up to 30 min. and $2 per hour after that. The parking structure, with over 400 parking spaces, is open and free to the public. Locals and visitors encouraged to park in the free lot and take the gondola to the Village Center.

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. Festival hours may be different. Schedules are available at 728-5700

Home Safe Summer Program runs every Friday and Saturday night through Sept. 16. Telluride Express vans will be in front of the Courthouse at 12:45 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. and available to provide complimentary transportation anywhere in the Town of Telluride, Brown Homestead, Hillside, Eider Creek, Lawson Hill and the Town of Mountain Village.

Announcements:

Mountain Village Parking Rates Reduced from $2/hour to $.50/hour for the summer season. Employees are encouraged to park in the free parking structure.

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

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.