ART

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Art Opening: Recent works by Douglas Schneider, exploring educational, socioeconomic and environmental issues. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. at Scott White Contemporary Art. Call 369-0073 for more information.

Announcement:

Durango Arts Center Call for Entry – Artists and craftspeople are invited to submit work for the juried Spirit in Hand Holiday Boutique, Dec. 14-24 at the Barbara Conrad Gallery in Durango. Original, unique gift items such as ceramics, jewelry, fiber, metal, glass, wood, paper, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, printmaking, painting and drawing will be accepted. Fine craft items are the focus of the sale. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 22. Application forms are available in the DAC lobby or can be requested by sending a SASE to Spirit in Hand, Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, CO 81301. For more information, call 970/259-2606.

At the Ah Haa School:

Upcoming Classes (Call 728-3886 for more information and to pre-register.)

Metal Art Workshop: Aug. 27-29

French for Novices: Sept. 7-30

The Color of Light Pastel Workshop: Sept. 10-12

Fundamentals of Photoshop: Sept. 21 - Oct. 7

Kids Music Fun with Ulli: Sept. 21 - Oct. 26

Kids Kindermusik: Sept. 21 - Dec. 7

BODY

Club Pilates

A new club that teaches Pilates – on the equipment designed by Joseph Pilates, weekdays. Mon., 8, 9 and 10 a.m., 5 and 6 p.m.; Tues., 8 and 10 a.m., 4 and 5 p.m.; Wed., 8, 9 and 10 a.m., 5 and 6 p.m.; Thurs., 8 and 10 a.m., 4 and 5 p.m.; Fri., 8 and 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Call Chris Marie Logan, CMT, at 728-4303, for info.

COMMUNITY

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

The Telluride Farmers Market, 12-4 p.m. Runs through mid-October, weather permitting, on South Oak Street, from Elks Park to the Gondola Plaza. Regionally produced vegetables, meats, eggs, crafts and more. For more information, call 728-8701.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Black Canyon Audubon Society San Miguel County High Country Tour: Participants meet at 8 a.m. at the Visitors Center at the entrance to Telluride. We will bird around Telluride on foot in the morning, then drive to Ophir for a short hike to Waterfall Creek where the expected highlights will be nestling black swifts and an army of dippers. Next we will drive to Alta Lakes between Ophir and Telluride for breathtaking views and many high altitude birds and critters. Expect rain and cool temps and pack accordingly. Bring lunch or purchase from sidewalk cafes in Telluride. Call Andrea Robinsong, field trip chair, at 970/872-3952 or Connie at 252-0210 to sign up for this free field trip open to all.

At Restore Our World:

Regular TV Programming at ReStore Our World: You can view the movie "Outfoxed" anytime you choose - come alone - bring friends and ask our staff to start the movie for you . "Outfoxed" provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangers of ever-enlarging corporations taking control of the public's right to know. Democracy Now with Amy Goodman airs twice daily in our community living room - At 10am and 5pm Monday through Friday -come join others to see what you won't be seeing on the mainstream news!

Announcements:

Film Books Available at Library: Just in time for Film Fest – Wilkinson Library book collection includes current film guides, screenwriting and movie-making how-to guides, titles that tell how movies are really made in Hollywood, and more.

Clark's Market Sponsors Watershed Coalition Fundraising: The week of August 29-September 4, anyone who buys enough groceries to get a cash-saver coupon can choose to donate that

coupon to benefit the San Miguel Watershed Coalition. Every coupon that is donated is worth

50 cents. Posters in the store describe the valuable work of the coalition. Check it out!

2005 Mountain Village Grants: Applications are now being accepted for Metro Services Economic Development Grants; Town of Mountain Village Community Grants. Please visit www.telluridefoundation.org to download instructions and a complete application form. For info, please call or email Courtney Stuecheli, with Town of Mtn. Village, at cestuecheli@telluridecolorado.net or 369-6422. Completed applications due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004. Please deliver completed applications to Telluride Foundation; 620 Mountain Village Blvd., St. 2B, Mountain Village, CO.

Community Service Hours: Do you need to work off some community service hours? Please call the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority office at Shandoka at 728.3035, ext. 5.

Input Requested by Aug. 28on BLM Environmental Assessment for the proposed recreation sites along San Miguel River. The proposed sites are subject to the BLM's San Juan/ San Miguel Planning Rocky Mountain Plan. The San Miguel Recreation Sites Environmental Assessment (EA) and Decision Record has been received by the Coalition and is available for review and comment by all interested parties. The document describes the existing environmental conditions and the potential effects associated with the construction of all three recreation sites proposed along the river. The BLM's decisions for action affecting lands under their jurisdiction are appeal-able. To receive a copy of these documents (for a small copy fee of $4), contact Nathan Fey of the San Miguel Watershed Coalition at (970) 708-5181 Mobile or (970)369-5525 Tel/Fax.

The Telluride School District is now accepting applications for rental use of the Telluride Performing Arts Theater for the 2004-2005 school year. Applications are available from the District Business Office at 725 West Colorado Avenue, Post Office Box 187, Telluride, Colorado 81435 or on the District website at http://www.tellurideschool.org/theater.htm. For more information call Mona de Alva at 970-369-1205 or Kurt Shugars at 970-369-1218. Deadline for priority scheduling is July 30, 2004.

Herb Walks, Wednesdays now through September, Elks Park, 9 a.m. Call 728-0639 for info.

Greenbucks Are Better Than Dollars! Greenbucks, the wildly popular Telluride Institute volunteer cleanup program, is making new partners to create a broader range of incentives for its volunteers. Greenbucks can be redeemed for tickets to just about every festival in town. Tickets are limited; you must redeem your ticket ahead of the event. You cannot show up at event with a Greenbuck; you must have the ticket in advance. Tickets are available at Telluride Music and will be release at least a week prior to each event. Check their website for exact dates and ticket availability times. Please call 729-0802 for more information, or visit the Greenbucks website at www.tellurideinstitute.com. Earn a Greenbuck Saturdays: Meet at Elks Park, at 10 a.m. Wear good close-toed shoes and long pants and bring gloves if you have them. Thanks for your help preserving and caring for our watershed.

Tellurideticket.com: Tickets available to local festivals, events, performances and other recreational activities – online via www.tellurideticket.com or fax orders to (866) 366-2329 or in person at the Visitor Information Center – 630 W. Colorado Ave., or by phone at 728-3041 or (800) 525-3455 option 3. VIC hours are 9 a.m.-6 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 information about the Airline Guarantee Program, including the progress being made in raising money and where air service stands today in terms of flights into Montrose and Telluride. Call 877-284-7549 or email edahl@telluridecolorado.net.

Telluride Women's Network: All women welcome for social (parties, networking), educational (book clubs, speakers and community service) and outdoor activities (hiking, ski days). This is a great way to meet locals and second homeowners. Call Shari Flatt at 728-3631. Annual dues: $35/year.

San Miguel County Workforce Center: Persons who are seeking work may register for local and state jobs. Job training services are available for eligible persons wanting to get new job skills. Employers can submit information and job orders about openings they may have for qualified individuals. The office is located at 100 W. Colorado Ave., suite 213 and is open Tues. & Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 728-5585 or 249-7783 for more info.

Help for Renters Buying Their First Home: You can listen to a free recorded message and request a free report filled with tips on buying your first home with zero down payment by calling 800/600-1912 ext. 3509.

DANCE

GOVERNMENT

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

Telluride Town Council, Rebekah Hall main room, 11 a.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

School Board Thank You Dinner, 6 p.m., location TBA.

MOVIES

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1-THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

31st Telluride Film Festival Pre-Festival Shows, under the stars in the Abel Gance Open Air Cinema in Elks Park. Free to all. Sponsored by Ralph and Ricky Lauren.

Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m. – Taking Off (1971), directed by Milos Forman, written by Jean-Claude Carriere and Milos Forman, starring Buck Henry. When their teenage daughter runs away from home, her parents explore the counterculture milieu with other parents in the same situation. Forman's first American feature was called "recklessly funny," and "hilarious yet humane." Look for appearances by Carly Simon, Kathy Bates and Ike & Tina Turner!

Sept. 2, 8:30 p.m. – The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), directed by Walter Salles, starring Gael Garcia Bernal. Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution, the film recounts the adventures he and his best friend had while crossing South America by motorcycle for eight months in 1952. "…a beautifully wrought account of the dawning of the social conscience of one of the 20th century's most romanticized revolutionaries." – Variety

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

Free Film Festival Screeningof American Grafitti, 7:30 p.m. at Chuck Jones' Cinema in Mountain Village. Directed by George Lucas, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Richard Dreyfus, Cindy Williams, Ronny Howard, Harrison Ford. This true American classic set in the summer of '62 chronicles one memorable night in the lives of several young Californians on the cusp of adulthood. Wolfman Jack, drag racing, Mel's Drive In, cruising and Inspiration Point – enjoy it all again on the big screen!

At the Nugget:

The Manchurian Candidate(130 min., "R"), Friday, Aug. 27-Mon., Aug. 30 at 6 & 8:30 p

NOTE: The Nugget will be closed Sept 1, 2 and 7 to get ready and clean up for the Sept. 3-6 Telluride Film Festival. However there will be Film Festival movies playing in Elks Park before the festival and in the Sheridan Opera House for the After-The-Festival-Festival.

MUSIC

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

EMT, The Eric McFadden Trio, featuring Paulo Baldi of Cake, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, and Deadweight at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon. Eric is fresh off The Stockholm Syndrome tour and will be playing the Blues and Brews next month. Visit http://emtmusic.com/ for a bio and to listen to music.

SAF Funraising Concert and Open Mic featuring Dave Lamb and other local musicians, 8 p.m. at the Historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are $15; all proceeds will go toward Phase II renovation expenses. After the scheduled performances they'll open the house to those wanting to participate in an open mic night. So, if you've ever wanted to perform on the Opera House stage, now's your chance and it's for a great cause! Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.tellurideticket.com

or at the Sheridan Opera House box office.

MONDAY, AUG. 30-WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

Auditions for Fall Performance of Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein. Rehearsals begin Sept. 8.Call David Lingle at 728-3411 for audition information. The performance will take place in the new Telluride Performing Arts Theatre.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

Liza and Souls Stars, Sunset Concert Series in the Mountain Village, 6-8 p.m., free.

Ongoing:

DJ Harry & Friends, Noir Bar, 123 South Oak, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Telluride's only late night venue. Tickets available at Wizard Entertainment.

AcoustiFunk Music, with Melanie and Eamon, Thursdays and Fridays at the Peaks, 5-8 p.m.

Ladies 80s Night, with D.J. Antone, PowderHouse Mine, Thursdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Karaoke Night, with D.J. Antone, PowderHouse Mine, Sundays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Cowboy Bob DeVeny and Georgian Jimmy Patterson at the True Grit, Ridgway, Fridays.

Jimmy Patterson and Fiddler Steven Ingham at the Western Saloon, Ouray, Saturdays.

Upcoming:

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

Liquid Soul, Sunset Concert Series in the Mountain Village, 6-8 p.m., free.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

Mama's Cookin' CD Debut, Fly Me to the Moon Saloon

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

Michael Gulezian Acoustic Guitar Performance, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) at the Sheridan Opera House; $12 general admission. A talented, folk-rock, technical instrumentalist comes out of the Leo Kottke school of acoustic guitar playing and Indian artist Ravi Shankar. High Fidelity called Gulezian's album "Unspoken Intentions" the best solo guitar album since Leo Kottke's earlier works. The Colorado native has created four albums with his latest being "Language Of The Flame." He was recently featured on National Public Radio and has performed live on syndicated programs such as "World Café," "Echoes" and "West Coast Live." Tickets for the Sept. 11 show are on sale at the Sheridan Opera House Box Office and <www.tellurideticket.com>. Call 728-6363 for more information or visit www.sheridanoperahouse.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1

Full Moon Party with Flambeau, featuring Mark Parson, at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon

SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

SAF Funraising Concert and Open Mic featuring Dave Lamb and other local musicians, 8 p.m. at the Historic Sheridan Opera House. Tickets are $15; all proceeds will go toward Phase II renovation expenses. After the scheduled performances they'll open the house to those wanting to participate in an open mic night. So, if you've ever wanted to perform on the Opera House stage, now's your chance and it's for a great cause!

The Opera House renovation Phase II is set to be closed Sept. 30. Due to construction cost over-runs, the SAF renovation project is in need of extra funding. Current Renovation Work consists of: Addition of a standing seam copper roof; Drainage improvement system; Emergency egress to basement; Fire sprinkler system in basement; and mechanical and electrical safety code enhancements. Donations may be sent to:

PO Box 2680, Telluride, CO 81435. Call 728-6363 for more information All donations will be directly applied to the SAF's (Sheridan Arts Foundation) Renovation Fund. Please join us in preserving this community treasure. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.tellurideticket.com

or at the Sheridan Opera House box office.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Telluride Film Festival: Still going strong in its 31st year, the prestigious Telluride Film Festival maintains its focus on the art of filmmaking. Movie premieres, tributes, shorts, foreign films and re-mastered classics are debuted. Films previewed in open-air amphitheaters and seminars led by well-known filmmakers are free to the public.

SPORTS

(See KIDS for Kids' Sports)

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Co-ed Soccer League Game: The Last Bottle vs. Between Bluecorn Tavern, 6 p.m., Bear Creek field.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Annual Elks Golf Tournament at Conquistador Golf Course in Cortez; 11:30 a.m. registration and 1 p.m. shotgun start. There will be a putting contest from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mulligans can be purchased and there will be a team skins game. Dinner is available at the Elks Lodge in Cortez after the tournament. Prizes will be given for longest drive, men and women; closest to the pin, men and women, longest putt, etc. Entry forms are available at Elks Lodge in Telluride – but act soon! Money raised goes to Elks charity events. Call Eldon Hurst at 728-6194 for more information.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

Co-ed Soccer League Game: BIT Latinos vs. Freeks, 6 p.m., Bear Creek field

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

Co-ed Soccer League Rain-out Game if needed, 6 p.m., High School field.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

31st Imogene Pass Run from Ouray to Telluride (17.1 miles). This year's event, with more than 1500 participants, is already sold out. A hat, jacket and gloves are required and modern wicking/waterproof materials are recommended. The race will depart Ouray at 7:30 a.m. The finish line in Telluride is located at the intersection of North Oak and Columbia streets and will be open until 2:30 p.m. An awards presentation at Elks Park will take place at 2 p.m. Six aid stations along the course will assist runners. To volunteer, contact John Jett at 728-0251 or visit www.imogenerun.com.

Ongoing:

P.M. Running Club – Meets Wednesdays at 12 p.m. in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse for a run. Call David Eckley at 729-2999 or email david@davideckley.net for info.

Tennis Clinics – Peaks, all skill levels, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon; $25. Call 729-2999.

Telluride Middle-High School Climbing Wall open Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7 - 10 p.m. Cost is $5 per climber and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Shoes and harnesses are available for rent. Contact the Horizon Program at 728-4377 ext. 153 with any questions.

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

SPIRIT

Ongoing:

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, Sun., Bible Study, all ages, 9 a.m. and Worship Service, 10 a.m. at Telluride High School; Mountain Top Chapel Services, 12:30 p.m., top of lift #7 and accessible from San Sophia Gondola Station; call 728-3504 or visit <www.telluride.com/alpinechapel> for more info.

Catholic Mass, Sun., 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 8:15 a.m.; St. Patrick's Church, 728-3387.

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

Christ Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Chuck Robison, Sun., worship, 10 a.m.; choir practice, 8:30 a.m., 434 W. Colorado Ave., 728-4536, <www.telluridechristchurch.com>.

4 Winds PREserve, 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.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Group, Tuesday evenings, 6 p.m. Please call Carol at 728-4714 for info.

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.

Telluride Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of every month, 4 p.m., Wilkinson Library's upstairs meeting room. Call Lindsey Walker for info, 728-5789.

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

Norwood Cancer Support Group: For information please call Marvene Reagan, 327-4873, or Ann Swift, 729-2143.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: 728-5660 or 327-0566.

Planned Parenthood, in Durango, 970/259-4205.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Call the 12-Step 24-Hour Hotline at 728-7270 for more information.

In Telluride: Alcoholics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 436 W. Columbia Ave

Monday 5:30 p.m. AA Open

Tuesday 5 p.m. AA Women's Closed

Tuesday 6:45 p.m. AA Men's Closed

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. AA Closed

Thursday 5:30 p.m. AA Step Study

Friday 7 a.m. AA Open

Friday 5:30 p.m. AA Open Speaker

Saturday 10 a.m. AA Open

Sunday 6:30 p.m. AA Open

In Telluride: Narcotics Anonymous

All meetings at Christ Presbyterian Church, 436 W. Columbia Ave

Tuesday 5:30 p.m. NA Open

Saturday 5:30 p.m. NA Open

In Telluride: Al-Anon

Monday 5:30 p.m., Christ Presbyterian Church

24 Hour AA, ALANON, NA Phone number 728-7270

Norwood Meetings: Open meeting, Sun., 6 p.m., at the Back Narrows Inn, call 327-4417 for more info.

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 So. 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

All TCTV shows are at 7 p.m. followed by a musical, theatrical or regional adventure program, with a repeat showing the next morning at 9 a.m. "Free Speech: Democracy Now" will be aired between shows.

Fri.-Sun., 8/27-29: Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show 2004

Mon., 8/30: Return of the Galloping Goose, San Juan Skyline and Remember Me: assorted short films.

Tues., 8/31: 10 p.m., The Vagina Monologues

Wed., 9/1: Pinhead Institute presents "Watching the Earth Breathe" with Charles Miller from NASA

Thurs., 9/2: Living Treasures of Colorado – Mary Gibbons, Christoph Neander and Tony Ortega, followed by a Telluride Film Festival conversation with Christine Lahti

Fri.-Sun., 9/3-5: SAF Young People's Theatre presents: Big Bad Wolf and Pippi Longstocking

Channel 13

Daily: Telluride Today: Local show, 8 – 9 a.m.; Reel Thrills: 4:30 p.m.; Extreme Scene: 7 p.m.; Movie Nights: 8:30 p.m.

THEATER

TRANSPORTATION

The following passes are open: Imogene Pass, Last Dollar Pass, Ophir Pass and Black Bear Pass.Please call 327-4835 for more information.

The Gondola is open daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Ongoing:

Ridg-Tell-Way Shuttle: Monday – Friday, $3.50/each way, $5/round trip, call 728-4496 ext. 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 for more info.

"Home Safe," Telluride's Free Late-Night Shuttle Service:Free shuttles to your door leave the Courthouse every Friday and Saturday night through September 3-4, (plus the night of July 4,) at 12:45 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. One shuttle (the Down Valley shuttle) goes to anywhere in town, Aldasoro, Last Dollar Subdivision, Two Rivers, and Down Valley to Placerville (plus Hillside). One shuttle (the Ophir shuttle) goes to Shandoka, Lawson Hill, Mountain Village, Ski Ranches, and Ophir (plus Hillside). Ask your waitperson/bartender for details.

UPCOMING

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17-SUNDAY, SEPT. 19

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival: B.B. King is the closing headliner Sunday, with Jonny Lang and Gov't Mule headlining Friday and Saturday respectively. This year's diverse array of world class musicians also includes the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Stockholm Syndrome featuring Dave Schools and Jerry Joseph, Shemekia Copeland, Elvin Bishop, Indigenous, Anders Osborne & Friends, Papa Grows Funk, Bonerama, Gospel Hummingbirds, Hazel Miller, Mofro, Tommy Elskes and Friends and many more. Papa Grows Funk and Bonerama (featuring two of Harry Connick Jr.'s sidemen) play a closing performance Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Sheridan Opera House, at 10 p.m.; tickets for this special performance went on-sale June 1. Single day tickets are $44 each for Friday and $49 each for Saturday and Sunday. Three day passes for $125 are currently on sale. The Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 18 which features more than 100 different flavors of beer by microbreweries from the Western U.S. Also, on site for the first time this year will be a traveling exhibit by Gibson Guitars. To order tickets, check availability, and/or make camping reservations, call 866-515-6166 (toll free) or log on to www.tellurideblues.com. Tickets are also available locally at Telluride Music at 201 E. Colorado Avenue.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

Telluride Mountain Village Fall Spectacular Home Tour: Showcasing top-flight mountain architecture, creative interior design, stunning landscapes and alpine design.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2

6th Annual Oktoberfest, Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village, 12 noon-5 p.m. Oompah, brats and beer.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15-SUNDAY, OCT. 17

2nd Annual Beaming Bioneers Conference in Telluride at

the Sheridan Opera House - a satellite simulcast of plenary speakers: Jim Hightower, Paul Hawken, Amy Goodman, Michael Lerner, Terry Tempest Williams, Amory Lovins and many more; Live speaker Anna Lappe, co-author of Hope's Edge and daughter of Francis Moore Lappe; Workshops on GMOs, food-medicine-health, alternative energy, activism and more; Conversation cafes on slow food, Telluride money, topics of the plenary sessions; Film, music, food (local and organic, of course), hikes, yoga, free box

of ideas. $15/day, $40/weekend, $100/Angel Ticket for more info, go to <www.ahhaa.org/outloud> or <www.bioneers.org> or call Elisabeth 970-728 4689, Betsy 970-728 3553 or Joan 970-728 3729

VOLUNTEERS

Rocky Mountain Ark Wildlife Rehabilitation Center needs volunteers. Contact immediately for training schedule, opportunities available and more details at 728-4275.

San Miguel Resource Center: Seeking good listeners and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer crisis line advocates. Call Lisa McClun at 728-5842 to register or for more info.

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. Please call 728-4519 or visit <www.telluride.lib.co.us> for more info.

Ah Haa School: Earn work-study credit toward an Ah Haa class, extra help needed now, call 728-3886 for more info.

KOTO: Fundraising events and more; call Janice at 728-8100 to volunteer for your local radio station.

San Miguel Resource Center is seeking good listeners and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer crisis line advocates. Serving as a volunteer is a truly rewarding experience. Call 728-5842 for info.

The Nature Conservancy: Always in need of volunteers, call 728-5291 to sign up (and earn a Greenbuck).

Wright Stuff Foundation: Volunteers needed to teach English as a second language, call Chris Bowles at 327-0557 for more info.

Telluride Historical Museum: Help tell the story of Telluride, volunteers needed, call Andrea Benda at 728-3344 ext. 1 or email <museum@telluridecolorado.net> for more info.

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.

One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program, four different programs, 2-6 hours per week, six-month to one-year commitment. Call Karine at 728-0885.