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Please Join Us at the Gunnison Public Library Fall Storytimes: Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 10:00; Preschool Story Time Wednesdays at 11:30. YOUR OLD COMPUTER WANTED: I refurbish old computers and give them to kids and those who otherwise could not afford one. I use Iolo Drive Scrubber to wipe clean the hard drive before loading Windows to guarantee security. I do not need real old printers or CRT monitors. I CAN use LCD monitors, even those that are broken. Former Sr. Systems Analyst in academic computing. I really need laptops, even if they are broken. Many thanks to those kind enough to donate items. References? Just ask! Robert, 901-5382. This is the last week to donate all those unwanted items cluttering up your home. Donate your gently used treasures to St. Peter's Parish center this week and the money raised will go toward high school Scholarships and the St. Jude Fund which helps locals in need. Monday- Thursday 8:30-4:30 Friday 8:30 -12:00 CRESTED BUTTE'S 21st Annual People's Fair is Labor Day weekend! There is live music, food, arts, crafts, antiques and more! The fair is Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm on Crested Butte's main street, Elk Avenue. Have fun and find what you want, from Fine Art to Fine Junk! FRIENDS OF PETER HAMLEY have established a fund at Gunnison Savings & Loan, Donations accepted to help him through this phase of his life. Acct. #0101208018. GUNNISON REC Fall Offerings will be available and registration begins on Wednesday, August 25th. You can pick them up at the Community Center or viewed online at www.GunnisonRec.com. If you need additional information please call 641-8060. GALLERY CRAWL AT THE GAC: On Friday, September 3rd, there will be an artists' reception at the Gunnison Arts Center during the Gallery Crawl for The Gunnison Open in the Main and Upper Galleries. Come enjoy the local art from the talent of the Gunnison Valley! Join us from 5-7 p.m. for great art and a cash bar! Volunteers needed for the Nurturing Parenting Program beginning in August. If you are enthusiastic about parenting, children, cooking, cleaning and/or having fun, we have a job for you! Great internship opportunity! Classes are Thursday nights and we will feed and nurture you! Call 642-4667 for more information. ¿Tiene problemas para pagar por sus métodos para cuidarse para no embarazarse? ¿Ha estado pensando en hacerse la prueba de enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente, pero no sabe adónde ir? El Programa de Planificación Familiar de Salud Pública del Condado Gunnison está aquí para ayudarle con estos y otros servicios! Llame al 641-0209 o al 641-7999 para hacer una cita confidencial. Los precios dependen de sus ingresos, no se rechaza a nadie si no puede pagar. WRITING CONTEST WITH CASH PRIZES ENDS NEXT MONTH: If you're planning to enter the six-word novel writing contest sponsored by Blue Moon Books of Crested Butte and the C.B. News, here's how it's done. Submit a maximum of three stories on line to johnnapier55@gmail.com no later than September 15th. The challenge, of course, is to communicate a story of sorts in no more than six words. A short title is allowed, and it does not count in the word total. A cash prize of $25 will be awarded to both the adult winner and to the young person winner (12 years old or younger). For your consideration: "Tiny Me" Sleeping out under the Milky Way, infinity. "Sand Between My Toes". Beach glass, polished memories of yesterday. You don't have to be a pro, so give it a try, and good luck. Broadway at Mike's! Mike and Tracy Busse invite everyone to join them on September 7th at 5:45 for dinner and entertainment to celebrate the Gunnison Arts Center. Celebrity waiters, entertainment by Ron Earl and Friends. Tickets available from celebrity waiters, online at the GAC website or at the GAC. Singles $40, couples $70. Go to www.gunnisonartscenter for details. Limited number of tickets available. Gunnison Arts Center welcomes the theatre presentation of "Tuesdays With Morrie" by the Timshel Theater Production Company on September 10 and 11th in the GAC Theatre. Doors open at 7 with a 7:30 show time. Starring Jeff Groom and Bill Bottomly, directed and produced by Deb Bowers. Tickets are available on line at www.gunnisonartscenter.or g or at the GAC box office. Atención A Todos Los Choferes: Cuándo luces del autobús escolar estén relumbrando Amarillo es por que se acerca a una parada de estudiante. ¡Usted debe de espaciarse, tener cuidado con los estudiantes, y preparar para pararse! Cuándo luces del autobús escolar estén relumbrando Rojo, usted es requerido a pararse. Los estudiantes pueden estar cursando la carretera. Usted debe de permanecer parado mientras las luces estén relumbrando Rojas. ¡Este conciente por favor que las consecuencias por no pararse para las luces rojas puede ser severo! Los chóferes de los camiones escolares se saldrán a un lado después de haber dejado a los estudiantes para permitir que el trafico pase cuando sea seguro. Es legal que los automovilistas pasen el autobús escolar cuando esta parado en un lado de la carretera y que no estén las luces relumbrando. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor hable al departamento de transportación al numero 641-7780. The Multicultural Resource Office needs Spanish/English speakers to be interpreters for patients that need to go to the doctor, to help with applications, and many other situations. Please call Ellen 641-7999 to become a volunteer. We also have some paid assignments. To all Participants in the 2010 Gunnison River Festival Horseshoe Tournament: WAY TO GO! Thank you all for playing, cheering, eating, and helping us to support our Annual River Festival. Thank you all sponsors: Gene Taylor, Mulay Sausage Co., Safeway, City Market, Walmart, and CB Brewing Co. GOOD JOB! THE GUNNISON COUNTY LANDFILL AND RECYCLE CENTER will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of Labor Day. The landfill and recycle center will re-open on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 8:00AM, and will resume normal business house. Please call 641-5522 or 641-0044 for additional information. | ESL (INLGÉS COMO UNA SEGUNDA LENGUA) comienzo otra vez el Jeuves, 9 de septiembre de 6:30-8pm en Trinity Baptist Church en Pine y Ruby. Cuidado de niños está disponible. Please drop of your broken or unused wind up watches at the Gunnison Public Library for a youth art program. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GUNNISON PIONEER SOCIETY will be held Friday, 9/10 at 10am at the Pioneer Museum. All members are invited. Refreshments will be served. Attention Parent/Guardian of Home School Students: The first year and each year thereafter, 14 days before beginning the program, the parent/guardian of a resident student who is to be educated in a homeschooling program for the 2010-2011 school year, must submit to the superintendent in writing, the name, age, place of residence and hours of instruction. Home School packets may be picked up at the Lake School, Administration office, 800 N. Boulevard. CALL FOR ARTISTS interested in showing in the galleries of the Gunnison Arts Center for 2011. Scheduling for 2011 gallery spaces at the GAC will occur November 1, 2010. All mediums considered. Multiple artist shows are welcome. Deadline to apply is October 1st. Application packet and gallery layouts can be found at www.gunnisonartscenter.or g. COMMUNITY TAIZÉ SERVICE: Wed., 9/1, 7pm, open to all. Come & enjoy this time of quiet & music. Held the 1st Wed. of every month at Good Samaritan , 307 W Virginia, FREE NOTICES/PSA: please try to limit notices and public service announcements to 60 words. All ads are subject to editing for length and content. Thank you. The Gunnison Country Shopper 641-3148, shopper@gunnisonshopper.c om. National Public Lands Day Project: Volunteer trail workday on the Aberdeen Loop in Hartman Rocks, Sunday, September 26, 9AM - 4PM Meet at the McCabe's Lane parking lot at 9AM. Bring work gloves, sturdy work shoes and water for the day. For more info contact Kristi Murphy, BLM, 641-0471. Plan. Prepare. Stay Informed. During these challenging economic times, all hazard preparedness is very important to you and your family. Do you have an emergency operations plan in place? September is National Preparedness Month and the perfect time to 1. Get a Kit. 2. Make a Plan. 3. Stay Informed. Contact the Office of Emergency Management for more information at 641-2481 or visit http://www.gunnisoncounty .org/emergencymanagementp reparedness.html or www.ready.gov. September Community Ballroom Dance: Free Dance at the ELKS LODGE, 123 S. Main St., Sat., September 11, 6-9PM. Enjoy an evening of Ballroom dancing brought to you by Bob and Rita. Please bring some finger foods and snacks to share -- chips, dips, cookies, etc. Donations are requested to help us pay for the rental of the Elks Lodge. Bob or Rita at 641-1292. A great big thank you for making my birthday such a special time. I appreciated seeing so many friends and receiving so many cards. Sincerely, Ruth McDonough Crested Butte's 21st Annual Paragon People's Fair is LABOR DAY! This fantastic event showcases everything, from fine art to fine junk, food vendors, live music and more! Find everything you need in beautiful downtown Crested Butte from 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. More information is at www.paragongallery.org or by calling 349-6484 AJ PIPPI: you have an appointment for Monday, Sept. 6th - we're closed! Sorry! Please call Regina at Gunnison Muffler and Pipe, 641-6007, and I'll reschedule you. GUNNISON FARMERS MARKET EXTENDED INDOOR SEASON! Begins October 9 thru November 6 Fred Field Heritage Center The Market will continue at Main St. & Virginia Saturdays thru October 2 www.gunnisonfarmersmarket .com Volunteers wanted for the MountainAir Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Trail race on Sunday September 19th. I need help with the race timing, scoreboard, race finish and award ceremony in Mountaineer Bowl. Please contact Jane at Colorado Fitness 641-3375 or stop by. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sunday, 9/5, 8am-12pm at the Newcomb Community Center in Pitkin. Sponsored by Pitkin Historic and Community Association. Donations will be gratefully accepted. ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) starts again on Thur., Sept 9th from 6:30-8pm at Trinity Baptist Church at Pine & Ruby. Child care is available. Cost is $10 for book. 641-1813. Get Emergency Notification on your cell phone, text message or via email via Nixle and Intrado. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTANT SERVICES! All residents who have cell phones and/or internet access should to sign up for these FREE services to receive official community emergency notifications when life or property may be at risk. Simply visit: www.gunnisoncounty.org/em ergencymanagement.html or www.nixle.com. La Oficina Multicultural del Condado de Gunnison es la puerta de entrada para los inmigrantes y trabaja con los proveedores de la comunidad para construir una infraestructura para trabajar de forma efectiva con los inmigrantes. Llame 641-7999 LADY BOWHUNTERS AND ARCHERS! We are looking to put together a women's only archery shooting club in Gunnison! If your idea of fun is flinging arrows with the girls, email Kirstie Pike at kirstie@proishunting.com! ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS & BICYCLISTS: When school bus lights are flashing YELLOW they are approaching a student stop. You should slow down, look for students, and prepare to stop! When school bus lights are flashing RED you are required to stop. Students may be crossing the roadway. You must remain stopped while the RED lights are flashing. Please be advised the consequences for not stopping for RED lights can be severe! Drivers will pull over after student stops to allow traffic to pass when it is safe to do so. It is legal for motorists to pass a school bus when they are pulled over and the student lights are not flashing. Please remember that the speed limit in the school zones is 20mph 7:30 to 4:00 on school days. If you have any questions please call the Transportation Department at 641-7780. | FREE ADS: please try to limit free ads to 30 words. All ads are subject to editing for length and content. Thank you. The Gunnison Country Shopper 641-3148, shopper@gunnisonshopper.c om. GUNNISON FARMERS MARKET EXTENDED INDOOR SEASON! Begins October 9 thru November 6 Fred Field Heritage Center The Market will continue at Main St. & Virginia Saturdays thru October 2 www.gunnisonfarmersmarket .com Six Points had a great Back to School and Customer Appreciation Barbecue last Saturday. It wouldn't have been possible without the kind help and generosity of Kathleen Curry, Gunnison Rental Center, C.A. West Bookkeeping, J.W. West Enterprises, Heidi Dickson and Ronnie Ficklin. Thanks also to our customers for a great shopping day in the Thrift Store and for your donations. With gratitude, Sue Uerling, Six Points Evaluation & Training CONOZCAN SUS DERECHOS LABORALES! El Comite de Justicia para los In migrantes de Gunnison esta patrocinando un entrenamiento donde todos podemos aprender como defendernos mejor en nuestros trabajos. Sabado 4 de septiembre de 6 a 8 pm en el Rodeo de Gunnison. Entrada gratuita. Bocadillos y bebidas para los asistentes. The Gunnison Arts Center's Fall Class Schedule is available. All adult dance classes are available for WSC Extended Studies Credit. Registration deadline is September 10th. The GAC School of Dance will be accepting late registrations until September 17th. NEW! The GAC is able to set up automatic withdrawal directly from your bank account for membership and class tuition! Call or come by the GAC, or www.gunnisonartscenter.or g. Support Local Businesses! Need new winter goodies or want a great deal on summer gear? Get out and shop the Sidewalk Sales on Elk Avenue or at the base area in Mt. Crested Butte on Labor Day Weekend. You just might get the deal of the season! September 3rd-6th, 10am-8pm. Jitterbug and Lindy Hop Workshop for beginners. Saturday afternoon, September 11. We have invited Deb Aspen, a professional dance instructor, to Gunnison for this Workshop. For information and to sign up call Rita and Bob prior to September 8 at 641-1292. The Mountain Chapter of the Colorado Straw Bale Association (COSBA) is sponsoring the 10th annual Natural Building Conference to be held at the WSC Student Center on Saturday and Sunday September 18 and 19, 2010. The conference will have keynote speeches by Randy Udall, Laura Bartels and David Eisenberg, respected leaders respectively in straw bale construction, climate change and peak oil, and natural building in construction codes. The conference will also include tours of local straw bale homes. For info & registration go to: strawbaleconference.com, questions call 641-3567 Do you have after school care for your children? The City of Gunnison Parks and Recreation's FUNducation program has a variety of daily after school activities to keep your child safe, happy, and healthy. Call 641-8060 for more information. Free 60 Day Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge! Sign up now! Beginning Sept 12th to Nov. 19th. Get in shape before the crazy holiday season. Contact Group Fitness Instructor Jen Mangum for details beachbodyjen@yahoo.com or call me at 970-209-4053. TAKING A PARENTING CLASS DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE A BAD PARENT. It means you want to be a better one. Positive Parenting Class. Free. Beginning September 13, Monday, 6-8pm, Public Health building. Dr. Linda Williams. Thank you to all who helped show support for Easten Soerensen by attending the Benefit Brunch. We are especial thankful for the hard work of the many volunteers that helped make everything run smoothly. We also appreciate the generous donations for our Silent Auction given by Knights of Columbus, Cathie Elliot, Old Miner, Cathy Hanes, The Slogar, Barb Spritzer, Joni Havel, Cliff Clawson, Napa, Whitney Anderson, Circus Train, Toggery, Critter Sitters, Keith Brockschmidt, Sheila Anderson, Rick and Mary Folchert, Thelma Reece and Treads and Threads. -- St. Peters Church If your City of Gunnison trash pickup is normally scheduled for Monday, next week your pickup day will be Tuesday to allow our employees to observe Labor Day. All other pickups will run on the regular scheduled day. The Gunnison Angling Society, Local Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting the 20th annual SUPERFLY Event, September 10th & 11th. We're all working hard to recruit teams, sponsors, and solicit donations. Banquet Saturday night, tickets are available for $20 each. Following the banquet, Awards and prizes will be given out then the Raffle & Silent Auction prizes. Partial proceeds from Superfly will help fund the Colorado Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation Camp in 2011. Please help us spread the word about Superfly, donate or sponsor a team. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact us. For info.: GunnisonTU.org., Mark Day 641-7404. Congratulations to this week's Yard of the Week Recipients Holly and Jessie Rickert of 303 S. Main! Touching Peace Sangha is now meeting every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Gunnison. For more information, please call 970-596-2696. AYURVEDIC COOKING CLASSES BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER: local, organic, vegetarian. Dosha-friendly. Call Jan Scheefer 641-5303. Sophia's Kitchen is a ministry which meets the nutritional and emotional needs of our area high school girls every Thursday at noon. This program will be returning this fall, but is needing outside funding to proceed. Please consider dropping your donations into one of our marked cans around town, or perhaps sponsoring a meal for the group for $175. Checks can be made out to "Sophia's Kitchen" and sent to Community Church: 107 N Iowa Gunnison, CO 81230. Visit us on Facebook "Friends of Sophia's Kitchen". The WSC CHEERLEADERS would like to THANK Community Banks of Colorado and Bill Nesbitt for allowing us to have a car wash at the Old Quarter Circle. We received enough donations to be able to purchase our hoodies and shirts! THANKS SO MUCH! |
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