Compiled by Caitlin Switzer
July 3-5
Paonia Cherry Days and Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks, parade and plenty of great community activities, in Downtown Paonia and Town Park. Call 527-3886 for more information.
July 4
Fourth of July Parade
Main Street Montrose. Call 249-5000.
July 7, 14, 28
Free Star Parties at Black Canyon National Park
Come out to the amphitheater at Black Canyon National Park at 9 p.m., to view the stars in pristine surroundings. The Star Parties are sponsored by the Park and by the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. For a safe daytime view of the sun, stop by the Visitors Center at the Park’s South Rim to use the solar scope provided by the rangers. Call 874-6926 for more information.
July 14
League of Women Voters Forum
The Delta Unit of the Montrose County League of Women Voters will host a forum for the contested races in the August primary election for Delta County Commissioner District 1 and for Colorado House District 54. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the district courtroom A, located in the Delta County Courthouse. For more information, contact Peggy Baxter at 856-6225.
July 15 – 18
Deltarado Days
The 75th annual Deltarado Days Celebration is being held in Delta. There will be a full schedule of events to enjoy including family rodeo on Friday and Saturday night, live music, battle of the bands, kids carnival, car shows, barbeques, horseshoe tournament, Dutch oven cook-off, tractor pull, cowboy poets, barrel racing and a mud volleyball tournament. If you would like to enter a team into the tournament or join the parade or be a vendor, call 874-8616.
July 16
Montrose Recreation District Dance
Located at 25 Colorado Avenue from 7 to 9 p.m. with DJs Rick and Donna Chapman. This is a relaxed, comfortable, fun atmosphere for people to refine their dance skills and to socialize with friends who enjoy the same hobby. There will be all types of music, Country, Ballroom, Latin, Swings, Salsa, etc. Admission is $4 per person. Contact 249-7705.
July 19
“Seniors Night Out” Pot Luck
Bring a dish to share at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center, play Bingo, enjoy an ice cream social, line dancing, cards, games and billiards. 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $2.
July 23
Black Canyon Classic Car Club/Walgreens Fundraiser for PAX
Rev up your engines and head over to the Walgreen’s
parking lot for the Black Canyon Car Club fundraiser, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. See great automobiles, hear plentiful music, and sample delicious ice cream and root beer floats—all for a great cause! This year’s fundraiser proceeds will benefit Public Art eXperience (PAX). To learn more call Walgreens at 252-1381 or PAX Chair Carolyn Bellavance at 240-1420.