Downtown Trick or Treat Event

The Gunnison Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Downtown Trick or Treat Event is taking place this Halloween afternoon, October 31st, from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M.

Trick or Treat

The first three blocks of North Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic!  All drivers are asked to be aware of all of the costumed children and adults out and about this afternoon and tonight!

Have a safe and fun Happy Halloween!

It's FRIGHT NIGHT!

All Gunnison ghosts and goblins are invited to the Gunnison Community Center TODAY Friday, October 26th starting at 4pm until 7pm for FRIGHT NIGHT! 

There will be a Pumpkin Patch in the Pool....Haunted House and Bounce House...Caramel Apple Decorating...Haunted Swamp...Spooktacular Dance Party and Costume Contest...and PUMPKIN CHUNKIN at 5pm! 
There is a suggested $5.00 donation per family with all proceeds going to the Recreaetion Youth Scholarship Fund.

Fright Night is brought to you by the following Monster Sponsors:  Gene Taylors Sporting Goods, Harman Brothers, The Gunnison Bank, Wilderson Lock & Hill, LLC  and the Gunnison Kiwanis Club! 

Rick Miller

Rick Miller Sculpture

City Council and Staff are saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of former City Councilor and Mayor, Rick Miller.  Rick, a Gunnison native, long-time Gunnison businessman, musician and artist, served on the City Planning and Zoning Commission, was elected to City Council in 1995 and served as Mayor from 1997 to 1999.  Rick served a second term on City Council from 2005 to 2011. 


Rick Miller Sculture

Rick represented the interests of local businesses and the senior citizens.  We all send our deepest condolences to his family.  We also wish a speedy and complete recovery to Rick's wife Tracey and son Miah.  Rick will be fondly  remembered. 

Kidville

The 2nd Grade Classes at the Gunnison Elementary School have been working on and learning about "Community".  Part of their program included adopting several public buildings in Gunnison.  The Gunnison Municipal Building (or City Hall) was one of the buildings selected.   


2nd Grade Kidville - at City Hall

Stop by the east entrance lobby of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue, and take a look at "Kidville".  This is a town that was created by Mrs. Westbay's class.  The students learned about what is important in a community and then included those items in their own town.  They even included the laws they feel are important to be followed in a community.

There will be other displays throughout the school year.  Stop by and take a look! 

Election Time

By all of the political advertisements in your mailbox and on television, you might know that it's ELECTION time. 

It's too late to register to vote for the November 6th National, State and Local Election.  If you are registered to vote, you have several options.  If you have designated yourself to be a permanent mailballot voter, you should have received your ballot in the mail.  Again, you will only receive your ballot by mail if you have requested that option.  If you haven't received your mail ballot, contact the County Election office at 641-7927.

If you would like to vote early, you can visit the County Election Office in the Blackstock Government Building, 221 N. Wisconsin Street in Gunnison, (directly west across the street from the Post Office) to obtain your ballot, and then vote. 

You can also vote at your designated polling place from 7am to 7pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  You should have already received your voter registration information card in the mail that lists your precinct and where to vote.  You can find polling place location information on the County Clerk's website as well. 

To check all of your voter registration information, IT'S EASY.
Go to www.GoVoteColorado.com  
Another helpful voter site is www.gunnisoncounty.org/elections.html 

"Tis Autumn

The leaves are a'changin and the winds are definitly blustery!  The irrigation ditches are off, and the the river water level is "way low".  It must be Autumn in the Gunnison High Country!  And...there is still plenty to do in the Valley. 

This Saturday, October 20th, is the final Gunnison Farmers' Market of the 2012 Season.  There are apples, potatoes, fall root vegetables, leeks and other nutritious fruits and vegetables available at the Market.  Due to the cooler temperatures, the Market has moved indoors to the Fred Field Western Heritage Center at the Gunnison County Fairgounds, 275 S. Spruce Street (south of Safeway).  The Market opens at 9:30am.   

Gunnison Valley Observatroy

Also finishing out the 2012 season, is the Gunnison Valley Observatory. The facility's last public viewing session of the season will be this Saturday, October 20th starting at 7:30pm.  There will be NO astronomy lecture, just viewing through the GVO's silver dome-housed, 30 inch telesceope.  Other amateur telescopes are also available for viewing.  The crisp, clear, autumn skies make for fabulous night sky viewing.  Remember to dress warmly!  It's chilly in the dome. 

Hartman Rocks Scenery

The Observatory is located 2.1 miles south of Highway 50 on County Road 38 - Gold Basin Road.  (located east across from Hartman Rocks Recreation Area).  The parking lot is on the left (east) side of the County Road. 
And speaking of Hartman Rocks, the multitude of trails are still open for hiking, mountain biking, or motorcycling.  The views of the Gunnison Valley are spectacular from the top of Hartmans!  
If you don't like the cooler weather outside, head indoors to the Gunnison Community Center for climbing, a game of pool, or a dip in the leisure swimming pool.  You can enjoy the many pool slides and water play features or swim laps in the 6-lane lap pool. 

Jorgensen Ice Rink and Event Center

If you're becoming a-tuned to the upcoming winter sports, check out the indoor ice rink at the Jorgensen Ice Rink.  You can play hockey, take a figure skating lesson or just enjoy the ice during public skating.  Both the Community Center and Ice Rink schedules can be found at www.gunnisonrec.com  

COLUMBUS DAY SCHEDULE

The City of Gunnison is observing the Columbus Day Federal Holiday on Monday, October 8th.  Listed below are the associated scheduling changes for our customers and visitors. 

REFUSE:  if your trash and recyclables are usually picked up on Monday, they will be picked up on Tuesday, October 9th.  If you have any questions, contact the Public Works Department at 641-8020. 

COMMUNITY/AQUATICS CENTER:  There will be modified hours on Monday, October 8th.  The building and pools will open at 8am and close at 8pm.  There will be NO early morning swim on Monday.  The climbing wall will be open from 2pm to 7pm.  The Lesiure and Lap Pools will be open from 8am to 7:45pm with OPEN Swim, including the slides and sprays, from 12 Noon to 7:45pm. 

The Parks & Recreation Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 8th.

JORGENSEN INDOOR ICE RINK:  The indoor rink will be in use for the Wooden Nickel Hockey Clinics - a private scheduled clinic - from 8am to 11:45am and again from 1:15pm to 5pm.  Public skating will take place from 12 noon to 1pm.  The full schedule of other uses can be found at www.gunnisonrec.com 

OTHER CITY OFFICES:  Most City offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th.  Utility bills can be deposited in the drop-box located in the alley by the stop sign behind (to the west) of City Hall or through the drop slot in the West Virginia Avenue door of City Hall. 

EMERGENCY SERVICES:  Police, Communications and the Fire Department - will be available for emergencies. Police Records will NOT be open on Monday, October 8th. 

RE1J Schools will also be closed on Monday, October 8th.  Be sure and watch for the kids out and about around he City.  Have a great autumn weekend everyone! 

The Rink is OPEN

Jorgesen Event Center

That's right, the Jorgensen Event Center Indoor Ice Rink is open for the season!  So sharpen those skates and get on over to the rink. 
If you're a hockey fan, games and practices will be starting soon.  There is also lots of open time for Public Skating, when hockey is not allowed on the ice.  To view the Ice Rink Schedule go to www.gunnisonrec.com and click on the Jorgensen Event Center Rink Link near the top of the page. 
Entry fees are included on that site.  The outdoor rink and PacMan Pond will be available for skating as the temperatures allow.