COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Editor’s Note: All listed happenings are subject to cancelation. Email calendar items to: jgrubbs@fortmorgantimes.com
THURSDAY, JULY 28 8 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Dog Obedience, in Indoor Arena, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Senior Billiards, at Gene Doty Senior Center, 307 Linda St., Fort Morgan. 8:30 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Dog Obedience Show, in Indoor Arena, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
10 a.m. Family StoryTime, at Fort Morgan Library & Museum, 414 Main St., downstairs in Children's Library. Read, dance, sing and craft. 2 to 5 p.m. Morgan Nazarene’s Compassionate Services, at Morgan Church of the Nazarene, 221 W. Seventh Ave., Fort Morgan. Providing clothing, blankets, shoes, coats, hats, gloves, help with public assistance applications, etc. Info: 970370-1748.
2 p.m. Fort Morgan Youth Summer Reading Program, at Fort Morgan Public Library. “Did Someone Say Shark?” Sharktastic rockets, snacks. 3 p.m. Morgan County Fair: 4-H Creative Cooks Contest, in 4-H Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
4 p.m. Teen Book Club, at Fort Morgan Library and Museum. To join, check out the book list and choose a book. Read at own pace. Come on Book Club days to talk about your book. Draw, write or be as creative as you want if talking isn't your thing. Repeat with as few or as many books as desired. For teens ages 12-18.
Info: Nicole Sorrentino at 970-542-4500. 4 to 7 p.m. People’s Market, at East Morgan County Library Park, Brush. Start of season for weekly market, normally held on Wednesdays. Vendors may include: produce, crafters, artists, musicians, entertainment, home-based businesses and food stands. To be a vendor, call Brush Chamber at 970-842-2666. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Community Appreciation BBQ, at East Morgan County Library Park, Brush. Free meal, socializing, door prizes and entertainment. Provided by local businesses, City of Brush!, East Morgan County Library District and Brush Area Chamber of Commerce.
5:30 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Creative Cooks Awards & Tasting, in 4-H Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. Morgan County Fair: 4-H Demonstration Contest, in 4-H Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds. 6:30 p.m. Morgan County Fair: 4-H Exhibits Open for Viewing, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 6:30-8 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Open Class Home Economics, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Night Live: Fun and Summer
Concert Series, in Glenn Miller Park (aka City Park) and in downtown, Fort Morgan. Food, free fun, live DJ, concert. Plus: Hamster Ball Challenge at 6 p.m. Concert featuring Still They Ride, Tribute to Journey is at 7:30 p.m. in the Dahms-Talton Band Shell. Info: cityoffortmorgan.com. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Camp
NaNo, at East Morgan County Library, 500 Clayton St., Brush. Your next, great writing adventure. Set your own creative goal, work on any writing project with friends. Light refreshments and inspiration provided.
7 p.m. Fort Morgan Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, at United Methodist Church, 527 State St./117 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan. Use east door. Info: Sharon at 970-391-3925 or Northern Colorado AA Hotline at 970-224-3552.
FRIDAY, JULY
29 7:30-8:30 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Poultry Exhibits, in Multi-Purpose Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 7:30-9 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Rabbit Exhibits, in Multi-Purpose Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 8 to 11 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Open Class Home Economics, in Mark Arndt Events Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Senior Billiards, at Gene Doty Senior Center, Fort Morgan. 8:30 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Breeding and Market Poultry Judging, in MultiPurpose Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 10 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Breeding and Market Rabbit Judging, in MultiPurpose Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
10:15 a.m. Story Time, at East Morgan County Library, 500 Clayton St., Brush. Info: emcld.org and @EastMorgan CountyLibrary on Facebook. Noon. Fort Morgan Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, at United Methodist Church, 527 State St./117 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan. Use east door.
Noon. Morgan County Fair: Open Home Economics Judging begins, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 2 p.m. Tween and Teen Book and Movie Club, at East Morgan County Library, 500 Clayton St., Brush. For Tweens & Teens in grades 512. Discuss the book “Holes,” have fun with themed events. Snacks provided. No registration. 3 p.m. Makerspace open, at Fort Morgan Library & Museum. Space to create. Open until 4:45 p.m.
6 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Buckers Unlimited LLC Bull Competition, in Outdoor Arena, at Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. Free. 6 p.m. 412 Group: Elevating Life Church Youth Ministry, at eLc Community Complex, 528 State St., Fort Morgan. Food, fun and fellowship. For youth in sixth to 12th grades. Info: Harvey Baker at 970-380-3766.
6:30 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Open Class Home Economics Bake Sale, Mark Arndt Event, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
6:30 to 8 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Open Class Horticulture, Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 7 p.m. Al-Anon at 229 Prospect St., Fort Morgan. Use south side entrance. Info: 970-768-2811 or 970867-5719. 7 p.m. Fort Morgan Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, at United Methodist Church, 527 State St./117 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan. Use east door.
7 to 8 p.m. Brush Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, at Rankin Presbyterian Church, 420 Clayton St., Brush. Use west door to the basement. SATURDAY, JULY 30 8 to 11 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Jr. and Open Field and Garden Crop Exhibits, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
8 to 11 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Enter Open Floriculture Exhibits, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 9 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Buckers Unlimited LLC Bull Competition, at Outdoor Arena, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. Free.
9 a.m. Fort Morgan Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, at United Methodist Church, 527 State St./117 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan. Use east door. 9 a.m. Morgan County Fair: Goat Showmanship, followed by Market Goat Show, followed by Breeding Goat Judging, in Multi-Purpose Building, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts Crafts Sale, at Brush Art Center, 117 Clayton St., Brush. See local artists and artisans and their wares. 9 a.m. Food Bank of the Rockies special food distribution, at Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan. Use Eighth Avenue entrance to MCC campus. Free food assistance available until supplies run out. Everyone welcome. Organized by Food Coalition of Morgan County.
1 p.m. Morgan County Fair: Jr. and Open Field and Garden Crop Judging followed by Open Floriculture Judging, in Mark Arndt Event Center, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush.
5 p.m. Gates open for Buckers Unlimited LLC Bull Riding, at Outdoor Arena, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. Tickets available at the gate.
6 p.m. Buckers Unlimited LLC Bull Riding, at Outdoor Arena, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush. Tickets available at the gate. 7 p.m. Cowboy Bible Church, at the Sale Barn. Featuring music, message.