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Battlement Mesa Bicycle Group
The Battlement Mesa Bicycle Group (BMBG) is a group of adult recreational/social bicycle enthusiasts. During the cycling season (April through October), a weekly morning ride of about 45 minutes takes place in the Battlement Mesa community, on existing bike trails and roads (paved and unpaved). During the summer, on an approximate biweekly basis, an organized ride is done outside of Battlement Mesa. Some of the rides have included Soda Plant Road (CR215) from Parachute to the En Cana Drilling fields; Glenwood Canyon; Various segments of the Rio Grand Trail; and the Redlands Loop in Grand Junction.
The BMBG also has clinics from time to time, on subjects of interest, such as "Beginners Clinic" and "Safety Clinic."
Some BMBG members have volunteered to assist with biking-related activities in the community, such as the "Library Trail", the "Sheriff's Auxiliary Kids Bike Derby" and the "Lower Valley Trails Project."
For more information contact Dave Devanney at dgdevanney@comcast.net.

Battlement Mesa Golf Club
Pro Shop, Starter, 285-7274; Fairway Cafe, 285-7004.
Website: www.battlementmesagolf.com

Bridge Club
Party, Mondays, 1 pm; Duplicate, Wednesdays, 1:30 pm; Duplicate, Saturdays, 10 am, all at Activity Center. For information call the Activity Center at 285-9480.

Cardinal Boosters
Supports athletic and academic endeavors of students at Grand Valley High School; meets monthly at 7 pm 1st Monday of month at GVHS Library.

Embroidery & Needlework Club / Happy Hookers Needle Group
Thursdays, 1-3 pm, Activity Center; join others who enjoy creating, exchanging ideas and designs with needle and thread; learn crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, Brazilian embroidery, candle-wicking, hardanger and needlework such as crochet, knit, and cross-stitch. For information call the Activity Center at 285-9480.

Friends of the Parachute Library
Meetings are held at the Parachute Town Hall as published in the Library Corner article. Library phone 285-9870.

Garden Club
The BMGC has 14 plots located behind the Willow Ridge apartments. For information, please contact E.J. Schultz, the Garden Club coordinator at 285-1747 or (970)260 8969.

Grand Valley Hikers
The Grand Valley Hikers is an informal group of adults primarily from the Battlement Mesa/Parachute area that enjoys good fellowship and the many outdoors attractions that this area has to offer on a year-round basis.
During warmer weather, April through November, the group hikes each Thursday with hikes selected from the abundance of hiking trails in the region.  In the cooler spring and fall the hikes are generally in the desert and canyon-land areas to the west and during the hot summer months in the higher elevations to the east.
Three camping (some folks motel) trips are planned during this period to scenic areas in this part of the country.  Typical previous excursions include Moab, UT, Leadville, CO and Capitol Reef National Park, UT.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is enjoyed each Thursday on nearby Grand Mesa during the winter months.
Typically the group meets at 8:15 a.m. in the 3rd level of the Battlement Mesa Activity Center parking for car pooling and 8:30 departure.  In the winter departure is 9:00 a.m.
A year-end dinner highlights the transition from summer hiking to winter activities.
Volunteers organize all activities.  For more information please contact the current coordinator, Harry Bennett, at (970) 285-9437.

Grand Valley Historical Society
Quarterly meetings will be on the second Monday of January, April, July and October @ 7:00 pm at the Mesa Vista Living Center with a brief activity report and special historical Program. For Information and/or membership forms, contact Judi Hayward @ 970-285-9696.

Grand Valley Kiwanis Club
PO Box 6204, Parachute CO 81635
The club meets each Tuesday of every month at 7:30 AM at the Activity Center (970/285-9480) in Battlement Mesa. The membership is about 80 persons strong and is dedicated to working on projects that benefit both youth and the community. Projects of significance are: Winter Ecology outings for 4th graders; Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1-6; Colorado River Scramble golf tournament; Tutors for all schools; Christmas party - Early Childhood Learning Center; Builders Club – middle school; Terrific Kids – elementary school; Key Club – high school; Food drive for Lift Up Food Bank

High Country RSVP
Retired Volunteer Senior Program, sponsored by Colorado Mountain College, provides a variety of educational, public safety, human needs and environmental services: Call Cheryl Cain @ 970-947-8462 Fax970-947-8488 also, Maegean Smith, Recruiter/coordinator West Garfield County 970-285-7923. Rifle Senior Program @ 970-625-1366.

Mt. Callahan Community Fund
Local contact: Barbara Pavlin 285-7634

Valley Senior Center
540 N Parachute Ave.
Parachute, CO 81635
285-7216
The Valley Senior Center is the social center for residents over the age of 55.

Village Artists
Village Artists is an informal group of Grand Valley people, active or interested in, the visual arts. It exists to encourage everyone, from beginner to expert, to enjoy their creativity and to help each other.
Village Artists offers regular show/tell help sessions, demonstrations, workshops, and professional classes by experienced members, and art expeditions displays of members work in local businesses.
Village Artists meets the fourth Tuesday every month at 1.00 pm in the Parachute Town Hall for business, education and project work. Annual dues of $12 pay for a newsletter, group shows and workshop expenses.
For more information call 285-9480 or contact Maggie Cook (President) at (970)285-7043 or pastoil@earthlink.net and www.maggiecook.com for examples of locally painted landscapes.

VFW Grand Valley Post No. 5485
P. O. Box 23
Parachute, CO 81635

Annual Events

Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District
101 Cardinal Way #4
Parachute, CO 81635
970-285-0388
Fax 285-1110
E-mail: ppr001@comcast.com

See the Community Calendar for exact dates of upcoming events.

Spring
Library Book Sale	Parachute, CO	May and November
Rifle Rendezvous	Rifle, CO	May
Grand River Hospital National Health-Care Week
Community Garage Sales	Battlement Mesa, CO	May
Ducks Unlimited banquet / auction	Battlement Mesa, CO	March or April
Summer
Garfield County Fair	Rifle, CO	August
Draft Horse Show	Rifle, CO	August
Summer Reading Program	Parachute Library
Community Pride Day
Grand Valley Days	Parachute, CO	July
Fourth of July Celebration		July
Fall
Sheep Dog Trials	Meeker, CO	September
Kid Curry Scurry	Battlement Mesa, CO	September
Library Book Sale	Parachute, CO	May and November
Octoberfest		October
Winter
Harvest Fest Dinner and Dance	Battlement Mesa, CO	November
Christmas Dance	Battlement Mesa, CO	December
Christmas Bazaar	Parachute, CO	December
Parade of Lights		December

Performing Arts

Avalon Theatre
645 Main St.
Grand Junction
970 263-5700

Colorado Mountain College Community Theatre
New Space Theatre at the Spring Valley Campus
3000 County Road 114
Glenwood Springs
970 947 8252

Greenshoe Theatre
418 Main St.
Grand Junction
970 243 6919

Mesa State College Theatre
Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th St.
Grand Junction
970 248 1604

Thunder River Theatre Company
1266 County Road 112
Carbondale
(970) 963-8200

Upstage Shows
Grand Junction
(970) 234-2224
boxoffice@upstageshows.com

Music

Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association
PO Box 214
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 942-0668

Grand Junction Symphony
PO Box 3039
Grand Junction 81502
225 N Fifth St., Suite 120
Grand Junction 81501
970 243 6787

Art

Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities
955 County Road 293
Rifle, CO 81650
970 625 1889

Art on the Corner
Grand Junction
970 245 9697

The Art Center
1803 N. Seventh St.
Grand Junction
970 243 7337