Community Calendar

Deliver gently used, clean, new coats of all sizes during business hours to GMAEC, Bank of Colorado, or Eckert Presbyterian Church. Distribution Nov. 12th-14th.

Free in the Starr Family Gallery.

Want to grow native plants to support pollinators, birds, and wildlife but don’t know where to start? In this hands-on workshop, Bart and Rachel Exposito of Birdstory Nursery will walk you through the basics of planning and planting for maximum beauty, ecological value, and ease of maintenance. Topics covered include elements of a successful microhabitat, site prep, recommended plant species for our area, soil amendments, planting in the ground and in containers, irrigation, and ecologically sound maintenance practices. Then roll up your sleeves and help create a new microhabitat garden for pollinators and birds that you can return to and watch grow for years to come.

Bring a shovel, hand shovel, or garden trowel if you are able. Also consider bringing water and wearing sunscreen. Snacks and cold drinks provided.

Rachel and Bart Exposito are long time gardeners who are passionate about stewardship of land and the creatures that depend on healthy ecosystems. They own and operate Birdstory Nursery, a native plant nursery that offers native plants and woodcraft items for habitat, pollinators, and restoration.

Following this workshop, consider also attending the free, microhabitat garden design workshop: "Creating Drought-Tolerant Microhabitats: Small Spaces, Big Impact." This will be held at the Paonia Library Community Room on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm.

The Learning Council has been blessed with an abundance of locally grown, organic produce! But with it comes the need for helping hands to process, preserve and prepare this abundance for the community. If you would like to volunteer please reach out to cater@thelearningcoucnil.org We would love to spend some time in the kitchen with you!

Intro to pottery wheel-throwing.

Author Talk with Craig Childs @ Crawford Town Hall.

Sunday, September 13: 1:30pm to 3pm.

Acclaimed local author Craig Childs will discuss his most recent book, "The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light." Learn why dark skies are important, how our view of the night sky has changed historically, and what we can do now to decrease light pollution.

After the talk, Craig Childs will take questions from the audience, offer his books for sale, and sign copies of his books.

This special event is FREE to the public and will be held at Crawford Town Hall, next to the Crawford Library, located at 425 Hwy 92 in Crawford.

The Friends of Crawford Library will provide refreshments.

Magic Circle Players: Misery
Fri Sep 4, 2026 - Sat Sep 19, 2026

A well-known gothic-romance writer survives a terrible car crash, only to be rescued by his self- appointed “number one fan.” What starts as care becomes control as his increasingly deranged captor demands a new ending to her favorite series. Trapped, injured, and cut off from the world, he must write to stay alive while searching for a way out. Tense, chilling, and unpredictable, Misery is a gripping thriller where devotion turns deadly. Directed by Michelle Terry, Assistant Director Dru Weaver. Tickets at magiccircleplayers.com. Magic Circle Players, 420 S 12th St, Montrose. Box office: 970-249-7838 or boxoffice@magiccircleplayers.com.

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT
Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 02:00 PM MDT
Friday, September 11, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT
Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 02:00 PM MDT
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 07:30 PM MDT

Deep relaxation and bliss through sound

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.

Inspiring authors, encouraging writers, engaging readers.