Beacon Newspaper - Delta / Montrose Events Calendar

Compiled by Caitlin Switzer

September 2

Library Presentation—Montrose Senior Center

Trustees from the Montrose Regional Library District will share interviews and statistics about library usage, as well as information about the new bookmobile and Naturita Community Library, America’s largest straw-bale library. The presentation will begin at 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 252-4884 for more information.

September 7

Computers for the Genealogist

Taught by Dave Bowen, this course will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Montrose Recreation District Senior Center, is for the genealogist who may need help using a computer to record or research their ancestors. Basic computer operations, file management, and maintenance will be presented. Bring your laptops. Call 252-4884 for more information or to register.

September 9

League of Women Voters Forum

“How your vote affects local schools.” Presentations will be held at the Montrose Regional Library Community Room include “How are the Montrose County Schools Financed,” by LWV, President Karen Connor, and “How Could Ballot Issues 60, 61 and 101 Change the Face of Financing?” by Montrose County School District Chief Financial Officer, Karin Slater. Program starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Montrose Library Community Room.

September 12

Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge will meet at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Montrose, 701 South Junction Avenue. Enjoy an informative program by Thor Groswold on “The Vasa Story.” Bring a potluck dish to share, the Lodge will provide peaches and ice cream. Guests are welcome; for more information, call Thor at 249-8691 or Barb at 245-5649.

September 16

Silverton Day Trip Register by September 10 for the trip on September 16. Travel by city bus, departing at 8 a.m. and returning at approximately 6 p.m., from the Bill Heddles Recreation Department to Silverton for a day of shopping along Silverton’s historic boulevard, a visit to a world-class mining museum and dining in an old-fashioned atmosphere. Cost is $22 and covers transportation to and from Silverton. Lunch, and shopping, museum etc. are on your own. For more info or to register by phone call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923

September 17

Research Your Ancestors

This presentation by Joni Bowen, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Montrose Recreation District Senior Center, will teach you how to gather information about your ancestors, and to keep track of their data and stories. Organize and assemble your findings in a way that makes sense and allows for better access to information that you are collecting. Bring a laptop and paper for note taking.

September 17

MRD Senior Dance

Do you love to dance? Head over to the Montrose Recreation District Community Center (25 Colorado Ave.—Aquatic Center Building) on Friday, September 17. Rick and Donna Chapman will be the DJs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refine your dance skills in a relaxed, comfortable, fun atmosphere and socialize with friends. Admission is $4. For more information call 252-4884.

September 22

Citizenship Class

Become a United States Citizen! Ten lessons with Marie and Doug Stewart, beginning on September 22, held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Montrose Regional Library. Students must read, write and speak English. For more information call 249-9421.

September 29

Wildflowers of Colorado

This presentation on wildflowers of Western Colorado at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta begins at noon, so bring a sack lunch. Photographer Dave Sussman will share his knowledge and his beautiful collection of floral images. Admission is free. Call 874-0923 for more information. Registration is helpful but not required.