PSA ANNOUNCEMENTS; WED., SEPT. 1, 2010Posted by Jim Kapp on September 1st, 2010

Around the Corner Art Gallery will be showcasing two guest artists this month.  Cari Ann Sample-Malver who will be exhibiting her original and colorful tapestries and Earl Alford of Cimarron will showcase his exceptional wood sculptures. On Fri.  Sept. 10^th MAPA, Montrose Animal Protection Agency, will announce the winner of their logo art contest during a reception at Around the Corner Art Gallery.  Everyone is invited….               

The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild will host the 8^th Annual San Juan Music Fest with Chamber Music Series featuring Max Levinson.  On Sat. Sept. 11^th there’ll be a Happy Birthday Tribute Concert featuring the works of Chopin and Schumann which will be held at 4-H Event Center in Ridgway at 7:30pm.  On Sun. Sept. 12 it’s the Piano and Cello Master Class at 2pm.  The Young People’s Concert will take place Mon. Sept. 13^th at Ouray School.  For tickets and information visit their website, www.ocpag.org….    

GED Test Preparation classes will begin on Wed. Sept. 8^th.  Morning classes will take place Mon, Wed, and Fri. from 8:30am to 11:30am.  Eve. Classes will be on Mon. and Wed. from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Classes will be held at the School District Administration Complex at 900 Colorado Ave.  Registration fee is $25 per semester.  For more information call Adult Basic Education at 249-2028…. 

Fri.  Sept. 10^th  The Homestead at Montrose invites everyone to enjoy  “Coneys and Cars” from 5 to 8pm.  The Black Canyon Classic Car Club will be on hand to display many of their classic vehicles and the Homestead will provide Coney Dogs.  The entire event is free and open to the public and will be held at The Homestead at Montrose at 1819 Pavilion Drive.  For more details call 252-9359. 

Partners is holding their 2010 16^th annual Partners Challenge Ride Weekend Get-Away Sept. 25^th and 26^th.  This two day event will trail along Cerro Summit over Owl Creek Pass to Ouray on the first day then on Day 2 participants will go over Log Hill to River Road and back to Montrose.  There will be dinner and lodge stops in Ouray.  Check in is at 7am at Cerro Summit on Sept. 25^th.  Registration deadline is Wed. Sept. 8^th.   For complete details call Partners at 249-1116…. 

The San Juan Healthcare Foundation is presenting its 13^th annual National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo to help benefit the San Juan Healthcare Foundation Caring Friends Fund.  The event is set for Fri. and Sat. Sept. 17^th and 18^th at the Turn of the Century.    Friday’s show features International Cowboy Family Variety Show at tickets are $10.  Sat. Night the Cowboy Poetry Contest Winners will be showcased and special guest will be singer/songwriter Brenn Hill.  Tickets are $20.  Tickets for both nights are $28.  For more details call 252-2814…. 

The horse races are back in Montrose with the Black Canyon Race Meet, Sept. 11 and 12^th at the Montrose County Fairgrounds.  Post time is 1pm.  In between races there’ll team sorting competition.  Admission is free and for more information call 970-749-5841….

Ute Indian Museum is celebrating Chipeta Day on Sat. Sept. 4^th with a variety of events planned.  There’ll be an Indian Picture Opera film at Noon, Culture Program with Jemez Pueblo Dancers at 4pm, Buffalo feast at 5pm, Art and Wine reception  with Silent auction at 7 and live auction of art works at 8pm.  All events and entrance to the museum are free.  For more information contact the museum at 249-3098…

PSA ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 19, 2010Posted by Jim Kapp on June 4th, 2010

 Applications are now being taken for the Speech-Language Therapy program at Montrose Memorial Hospital. This summer program is designed for children who are currently in speech-language therapy in school or are in need of speech-language intervention. Weekly sessions are being held now til Aug 20^th. For more details contact the Regional Rehabilitation Dept. at 240-7369