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Iron Pour is Thursday
One of the most unique events in the country is becoming an annual tradition in Crested Butte – an iron pour. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts hosts the Second Annual Community Collaborative Iron Pour in Crested Butte this Thursday evening. An Iron Pour is the creation of sculpture through the pouring of molten iron into molds. Both local and visiting artists gather to choreograph this intensely beautiful art. The grand finale of the week is the Pour Day on Thursday, October 6 beginning at 4:30 p.m. and lasting until after dark. The gathering is held at the top of Elk Avenue. Everyone is welcome.
Winter is on its way, so prepare
The town has sent out its annual autumn request to get ready for winter. Please remove all personal items from sidewalks and town rights-of-way, including bike racks, benches, tables, and chairs. Please unlock your bike from town bike racks by October 15.
Forum date change
The CB News is changing the date of its candidate’s forum. Instead of a Wednesday, we will get together on a Sunday with the candidate’s for county commissioner to talk policy and ask questions. The forum will now be held on Sunday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.
Fall Break Community Workshops for K-6 students
The Community Workshops will be offering classes & activities at CBCS October 11-14, during fall break. Kindergarten through sixth grade students are welcome to join us for lots of fun each day! Activities include art (sponsored by the CB Arts Festival), cooking with Mountain Roots, science experiments, Legos, games, a Friday afternoon movie and more! Sign up for as many days as you’d like. $35/day/child; scholarships available. Register online at http://bit.ly/2doevMY. For more information, contact Jill van Tiel at jill@vantiel.com.
Fire safety for seniors
Join the Gunnison fire marshal for a discussion on fire safety for seniors. “Fire Safety in the Home” will help you recognize fire risks and behaviors in your home and preventative steps you can take to save your home (and in some cases, your life!). Mark your calendars for this unique event October 12, 2016 11 a.m. – noon at the Senior Center.
Outerbike coming to CB
Outerbike has announced it will bring one of its events to Crested Butte next summer. The Crested Butte Outerbike will be held August 18-20, 2017 and will be produced in partnership with Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The Crested Butte event will make use of the resort’s developing Evolution Bike Park. Outerbike is one of the largest bike gatherings held for mountain bikers.
Birthdays:
October 6- Kristy Acuff, Lindi Beekman, Brenda Alagna
October 7- Jennifer Glick, O’Hare Mullady
October 8- Barb Burrowes, Ann Socha, Brent Robinson, Bill Babbitt, Adam ‘Is Stoked’ Broderick, Andi Burnite
October 9- Dylan Smith, Greg Payne, Jesse Helland, Ariana Woods, Amanda Smith, Matthew Cody Alagna
October 10- Melissa Rose, Julia Brazell, Zach Vosburg, Michael Villanueva, Ariel Lypps, Bob Vandervoort, Isaac Evans
October 11- Joyce Lamb, Jed Frame, Sandy Read, Samuel Stepanek, Chelsea Paulino
October 12- Kimberly Metsch, Matthew Hardin, Beth Appleton, Joe Alagna, Tracy Freeman, Michael Marchitelli
