Wednesday, September 3 - Sunday, September 7
Independence Film Fest - “The Highest Film Festival in the World” will salute Elvis’ body of work as a motion picture icon with screenings, surprise guests and a posthumous award. With an acting career spanning 13 years and 31 films, the IFFC is proud to pay special tribute to Elvis for the impact he had on the motion picture industry and movie audiences worldwide.
Thursday, September 4
Freshman Volleyball vs. Manitou Springs. 4pm in Buena Vista
Friday, September 5
Special meeting of the BV Town Board of Trustees - Continuation of public hearing for the Cottonwood Meadows project. 2pm, location to be announced.
Saturday, September 6
Viva La Diva - Noted Buena Vista soprano, Tina Lovejoy, joins the Alpine Orchestra for the summer concert series the weekend after Labor Day. Tina will perform familiar arias from operas by Bizet, Bellini and Puccini. The 35 piece symphony, conducted by Dr. Farrell Coy, now in its 18th season, will also feature George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” as well as works by Verdi, Leroy Anderson and Aaron Copland. 7:30 p m at the Mountain Heights Baptist Church, Buena Vista.
Monday, September 8
Junior Varsity Football vs. Gunnison High School. 4pm in Buena Vista.
Wednesday, September 10
AVAC Photo Group - Come see the great photographs of Susan Egnew. Susan’s from New Orleans, but she’s spent a lot of time photographing wildflowers and hiking most of the trails in the beautiful areas of Colorado, frequently accompanied by our own Roman Borgerding. See how a photographer from New Orleans takes to the beauty of Colorado - mountain light from a flatlander’s background. Grant Heilman’s studio, 429 East Main in BV, 7:15pm. Everyone is invited, and if you need more information, just call 395-6291.
Thursday, September 11
Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs. Salida High School. 4pm F, 5pm JV and 6pm V in Buena Vista.
Thursday, September 11
Boys Varsity Golf vs. Butch Braswell. 10am in Buena Vista.
Friday, September 12
Varsity Football vs. Colorado Springs Christian. 7pm in Buena Vista.
Friday, September 12
Exploring the World of Islam - The Five Pillars of Islam by Dr. Bill Humble of Abilene, TX. Mountain View Church of Christ - 16310 CR 306, 7:30pm. See press release for more info.
Saturday, September 13
Come meet The Madams of Central Colorado! They will tell all in a humorous and educational manner. Meet Buena Vista’s madam Cockeyed Liz, Salida’s own Laura Evens, crib girl Lillian Powers and three others. They will tell you how they prevented pregnancy, what they charged, how they got into the business and other true tales based on historical facts and interviews. This show was acclaimed by the Denver Post when it premiered last summer. The doors open at 6:30 and you can hear ragtime music until the “soiled doves” arrive at 7pm. The show lasts an hour and a half. Tokens cost $15 and are “Good for One”. They are on sale at the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce and BV Heritage Museum on East Main street in Buena Vista. Not recommended for children due to the subject matter. Proceeds benefit the Buena Vista Heritage For more information call 719-395-8458 or 719-395-6612. Don’t miss this one–they won’t be around long!
Saturday, September 13
Apple Fest - Historic Turner Farm. Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century. Tour the farm of five old buildings including the two story farm house. Great family fun with music, old time demonstrations, lunch, apple pie and more. Events start at 10am.
Saturday, September 13
Dr. Bill Humble of Abilene, TX will be presenting factual and unbiased information on the Muslim Call for Holy War - Mountain View Church of Christ - 16310 CR 306, 7:30pm. See press release for more info.
Sunday, September 14
Dr. Bill Humble of Abilene, TX will be making three presentations on Exploring the World of Islam. At 10:00 AM, he will “Father Abraham - in the Bible and the Quran, At 11;00 AM, he will discuss the “Muslim Jesur”. At 1:30 PM, he will present the Israeli-Palestinian struggle for the Holy Land. Mountain View Church of Christ - 16310 CR 306. See press release for more info.
Monday, September 15
Junior Varsity Football vs. West Grand High School. 4pm in Buena Vista.
Tuesday, September 16
Varsity Cross Country Meet. 4 pm in Buena Vista.
Thursday, September 18
Boys Junior Varsity Golf vs. Butch Braswell. 10am in Buena Vista.
Saturday, September 20
Autumn Color Run - Four races are offered at this event–half marathon, 5k, 10k or a fun walk or run. Enjoy the peak of the fall colors as you run into Buena Vista from the Cottonwood Pass area. For more information and registration, visit www.fourteenernet.com/colorrun.
Saturday, September 20
Junior Varsity Football vs. Manitou Springs High School. 11am in Buena Vista.
Sunday, September 21
The First Annual Farmers’ Harvest Festival at Cottonwood Meadows - Featuring live music from The Crane Flies, Matthew Coen and Andrea Earley-Coen’s band, blending Americana and acoustic rock. This free event will go from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm or so. Schedule: 12:00: outdoor games and farm tours; 1:00 sit-down potluck, featuring farm foods and the offerings from our guests; 3:00-5:00 music from The Crane Flies. BYOB
More info: Call Eric Belsey 719.207.0069 email: weatherconcert[at]gardener.com, or check out their blog.
Tuesday, September 23
Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs. Florence High School. 4pm F, 5pm JV and 6pm V in Buena Vista.
Wednesday, September 24
League of Women Voters Candidates Forum - an informative and impartial way for voters to learn more about local candidates in the November 4 election. Think before you ink! Buena Vista Community Center, Pinon Room at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 26
Varsity Football vs. Bayfield High School. 7pm in Buena Vista.
Saturday, September 27
Varsity Volleyball vs. The Classical Academy. 3pm in Buena Vista.
Wednesday, September 24 - Saturday, September 27
ATV Historical Color Tour - Bring your own ATV and ride various trails and visit historic areas in the midst of autumn’s grand colors. Four days of riding, evening activities, and more. Numbers are limited so call (719) 395-6612 or register online at www.coloradoatvtour.org.
Recurring Events
Mondays
Knitting @ Mothers Bistro - FREE every Monday evening from 6-8pm.
Saturdays
Sit and Stitch at Serendipity Yarn & Gifts, 10am-12pm. Join friends and neghibors at our upstairs table. Free.
Thursdays
Every Thursday night Mothers Bistro hosts Game Night featuring beer specials, pizza and games of all kinds. Come down and meet your neighbors, play chess, boggle, scrabble, pinochle, taboo, trivia…….
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