This Week's Mountain Living
June 3rd, 2008

Spring is here!


Photo by Cheri Ratliff



AVFD PICNIC NOTICE: Once again, this year, we're planning a silent auction along with the raffle for the AVFD picnic on July 5th. Anyone wanting to donate something for the raffle can contact Jessie Kelly at 862-8297 and for the silent auction can contact Rich or Pat Ostrom at 862-8438. Please keep in mind that the donations for a silent auction should be of good quality and value. All donations will be appreciated and are tax deductible under the Arrowhead Fire Protection District. There will also be booth space available for vendors wanting to sell their art, craft, or product. The cost to Arrowhead property owners will be $25 for a 10x11 booth, and $50 to all others. You can call Don Keoltzow at 862-8243 for questions. An application can be picked up at the Montrose or Gunnison Chamber of Commerce, or Don can email you one.

ARROWHEAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL FUND RAISER

The Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual 4th of July Picnic and fund raiser July 5th, 2008 on the firehouse grounds. This year’s event promises fun and entertainment for one and all. There will be games and prizes for the children, shopping at many booths for the adults and plenty of scrumptious barbecue for everyone! A huge raffle is planned with plenty of fabulous items donated by local merchants. There will also be a silent auction offering select items donated by individuals.

This event is by far the greatest source of funding for our volunteer fire department. So let’s show them our support with a great turnout! Luxuriate in the beauty of Arrowhead, bolster fire department funds and enjoy a spectacular day of fun, food and games!

Calendar of Events

  • 10:00 Gates and Booths Open
  • 10:30 - 12:15 Children’s Games
  • 12:00 - 1:30 Barbecue is Served
  • 12:30 - 1:30 Children’s Relays (Cost $1.00)
  • 1:30 - 3:00 Raffle and Results of Silent Auction

(All raffle tickets must be purchased and silent auction bids completed prior to the start of the raffle).

Cost of Barbecue

Adults $10.00 Children 6 -12 yrs. $5.00
There will be a free hot dog meal available for children 5 yrs and under.

Booths are available for rental. For information please call
970-862-8243

No dogs at the picnic please.

Humming Birds


Photo by Joann Misare

The Hummingbirds this year are in abundance!!!! When the sun is going down they seem to all come out and get a taste before bed. Jason put his hand near the feeder and they didn't fly off....

"Guest Cooks" for the Inn

The Inn is looking for any locals who’d like to cook as guest-cooks for homeowner events like the Thursday Homeowner Fellowship Dinner, ladies/men’s breakfast, etc. It would be a chance for people to show off their cooking talents and much appreciated by all who attend!

The Annual Wildflower Walk

The Annual Wildflower Walk will be held July 17th. We will go upcountry, look at flowers and take pictures. Watch for details posted at the Inn and the Firehouse.



Arrowhead Shutterbugs

The next Shutterbugs Photography club meeting and brunch will be held at the Inn on June 6th 10:00 a.m. Please make your reservations 862-8206. New members are always welcome. Join us!

Arrowhead Book Club

The next book club luncheon will be June 13th 11:30 at the Inn. We will be discussing “Three Cups of Tea” One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson Carolyn Isbell, Presenter.



Heads-Up . . . the Bears (and other Critters) are Back


Photo taken summer of '07 by by Jim Busselle

We have had 2 bear sightings at Arrowhead around the Crest area. Be aware of your surroundings. A large coyote and fox have been seen recently, and were not timid around people. Do not feed the wild life.

Mountain Living & Photo Update Archive

Please contact Cheri Ratliff if you have current information or photos that would look good on the web site!. Sample: bear sightings, road conditions, community happenings, Happy Birthdays, Arrowhead owners having fun, etc.