They are looking for a few more cooks for the Chili and Salsa Cook-Off this Saturday, July 27, at Groundhog Lake. The cooking starts at 9 a.m. with tasting from noon to 3 p.m. People's Choice and Judges Choice winners in each category: red chili, green chili and salsa.
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From 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Four Corners Properties is hosting our Business After Hours. Stop in and rewind and relax with some great people, great food and delightful refreshments.
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Mancos Days is July 26-28. Vendors, parades, softball tourneys, dances, fishing derby, kids games, live music and much, much, more.
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Hospice of Montezuma, Bear Creek Mountain Lodge and the Naked Moose our newest Chamber members.
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Escalante Days is fast upon us! The theme for this year's Escalante Days, Aug. 9-10, and softball tournament on Aug. 10-11, is "Dancing in the Streets." On Friday night from 4 to 6 p.m. there will be live music from Louis Edwards and Yesterday, and on Saturday there will be a live remote with the Crow KKDC 93.3FM in the morning and afternoon; then there will be a Street Dance with live music from Vanishing Breed in the evening. Check out the famous K-9 team pancake breakfast and a beer garden as well on Saturday. The ice cream eating contest is on Friday night. Along with the usual parades and Rotary Club Mountain Bike Race, there will be an ITSA Mountain West Vintage and Modern Motorcycle Trials competitions. Stop by or call us at the chamber for more at 882-4018.
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Enroll now for fall classes at Southwest Colorado Community College. Classes begin Aug. 19. Go to www.enrollsouthwest.org or call 877-544-0744.
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Leadership Montezuma, now in its 18th year, is an intense and exciting program uniquely designed for residents of Montezuma County. It created to help residents gain deep insights into the inner workings of our community, meet and network with the people who are involved in key aspects of life here, and gain skills and confidence to participate in the life of the community in ways you might never have thought of before. Participation in Leadership Montezuma costs $350 for the entire program. Many businesses are excited and willing to sponsor their employees to participate because you gain skills and insights invaluable for both your personal life as well as your professional life.
Payment options are available if the full payment will be difficult for you to manage. Call Robby Henes at (970) 769-6151 to discuss options, get an application or for more information. Our website is under reconstruction, so some of it might be out of date. http://www.swcommunityleadership.org
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Dolores Farmers Market is from 4 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.