Mule Deer 101

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Mule Deer Association are teaming up to bring food, fun and lessons about the finer points of hunting muleys at a free Mule Deer 101 seminar scheduled 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Parks and Wildlife office, 711 Independent Ave.

With door prizes, raffles and free BBQ, the event offers target shooting and hunting classes designed specifically for men, women and youths.

Learn about hunting strategies and techniques during the High Country Mule Deer Tactics class, while women can attend the Ladies on the Hunt class. Taught by women, this seminar encourages questions and discussions about mule deer hunting basics in a female-friendly environment.

Representatives from Cabelas and Prois — a ladies hunting apparel company from Gunnison — will teach several of the classes. Preregister now by calling Mari Myers at 970-255-6144.

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Taking reservations

The Western Slope Honor Flight is seeking World War II veterans for its “Fifth and Final” Flight to Washington, D.C., set for Sept. 21-22. Plans are to transport 90-plus WWII veterans from the Western Slope of Colorado and Eastern Utah to visit those memorials built and dedicated in their honor. 

Applications for both veterans and guardians can be picked up at the DAV office at the VA Medical Center; www.Westernslopehonorflight.com or by calling Kris Baugh at 970-434-2916. 

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Gently used ‘clutter' sought

Have clutter in your garage or spare bedroom, need to get rid of old or unused items? Then donate it to Absolute Dance Company. The organization is hosting a parking lot yard sale Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 2964 I-70 Business Loop #5.

Contact Michelle Umberger at 640-1797 for pick-up or delivery questions.

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Clothing sought

The City of Grand Junction Employees' Association is getting ready for its 20th annual Clothing Give Away 3-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at Lincoln Park Barn.

The Give Away makes clothing available to those in need, and is especially helpful to those who need clothing for their children as school begins.

The public is invited to make donations of clean, “gently used” clothing. New, in the package, undergarments gladly accepted; shoes with life left in them will be accepted as well.

Clothing donation containers are set up next to the tennis courts at Lincoln Park from now through July 31.

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Local educator to attend Library of Congress program

Pamela Middlemas from Grand Junction High School has been selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants to attend the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute.

Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a carefully chosen group of K-12 educators to attend one of its seven Teacher Institutes in Washington, D.C.

During the five-day program, participants work with library education specialists and subject matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available on the library's website.

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Help a child

Join the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County. Volunteer training classes begin Aug. 9 in the Wells Fargo Bank building, 359 Main St., suite 5. For more information, call 242-4191.

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New appointment

The BLM GJ Field Office and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado recently appointed Fran Parker as a full-time coordinator to direct volunteers to outdoor stewardship opportunities in the Western Slope region.

Parker will focus on creating new partnerships with schools, youth serving agencies, civic and service organizations as well as corporate groups and churches. For more information on VOC, visit the VOC website at http://www.voc.org or contact Parker at 970-244-3031 or by e-mail at fran@voc.org.

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Soar like an Eagle

Congrats to some local Boy Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout recently:

• Benjamin Steele, Grand Junction, Crew 384

• Tanner Collins, Grand Junction, Troop 303

• Cody Madigan, Grand Junction, Troop 328

• Randall Tousley, Grand Junction, Crew 384

• Joshua Holyoak, Fruita, Crew 327

• Matthew Bishop, Fruita, Team 325

• Mason Day, Palisade, Crew 361

• Acer Rogers, Glade Park, Troop 303

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CORRECTION

Regarding the story that ran in the July 15 edition of the Free Press: “La Leche League GJ chapter forming.”

The correct contact number for La Leche League leader Diana Jeffery is 970-243-3518. Jeffery is forming a La Leche League chapter in Grand Junction.