Spring is in full swing, and signs are everywhere. Here's a sampling.
Garden sale
The Dolores End Year Sale is Tuesday through Saturday, May 26-28 in the school garden on the north side of the school playground from noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Montezuma School to Farm Project and Dolores School Garden Program. For sale: Vegetable, fruit and flower starts, produce, greeting cards, herb teas, spice blends, bath bags, worm bins, accessories for kitchen and garden, T-shirts, hats, the first MSTFP cookbook. BFor more information, call Megan Tallmadge at 882-5430.
Be bear-aware
Bears are becoming active throughout the state, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents to make sure they aren't attracting them to their homes. Here are some tips to help out of trouble:
Keep garbage in a secure enclosure, put garbage out the morning of pickup, and keep garbage containers clean.
Take down bird feeders. Birds have plenty of food in summer, and feeders are a source of bear/human conflicts.
Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside, and don't feed any wildlife.
Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food.
Let grills burn off grease, and clean up after picnics.
Close garage doors and lower windows.
Chamber gears up
The Dolores Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor Center is gearing up for the season. Mark your calendars for the following events:
The 12th Annual Dolores River Festival is Saturday, June 6, at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores from 10 a.m. to sundown. There will be music as well as raft rides, games for kids, Salida Circus and more See www.doloresriverfestival.com.
The Dolores Community-wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6, runs during the Dolores River Festival. Look for the red balloons.
The 39th annual Escalante Days is Saturday, Aug. 8 at Flanders Park in Dolores. For details visit www.doloreschamber.com. Register for the 17th annual Escalante Days Mountain Bike at Active.com, or visit the Dolores Rotary page at www.clubrunner.ca/dolores.
Also ...
The Chamber also has announced a free Estate Planning Open House and Workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 at the Dolores Public Library. Stop by and meet local estate planning professionals in an informal setting and get information about estate planning from an attorney, a financial planner, a CPA, and the Montezuma Land Conservancy. Refreshments will be provided. Reserve a spot at erin@fone.net. Dates: Cortez: Tuesday, June
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