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September 16: Canning

Learn the basics of preserving foods through canning. Taught by taught by  Family & Consumer Science Agent Tina Lewis.

On-site at the kitchen at Gunnison County Extension Office at Fred Field Center.

All supplies provided.

September 23: Preserving & Dehydrating Foods

Learn the basics of dehydrating foods. Taught by taught by  Family & Consumer Science Agent Tina Lewis.

At the Gunnison Library.

All supplies provided.

October 7: Seed Saving

Want to get a garden going next Spring? Learn how to save seeds this fall to have ready for then. Even get some free seed samples. Taught by local gardener Jan Scheefer and flower grower Karen Etstrom.

At the Gunnison Library

October 21: Cider making

Library staff will teach you how to use a cider press to brew up your own delicious drink. All supplies provided.

At the Gunnison Library

Join us for an evening with Jon Waterman as he discusses his latest book, National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks (2019).

About the Author:

Jon Waterman started shooting photographs on his expeditions three decades ago, but also found his calling and is principally known as a writer. He has starred in, filmed, and written films for television, including “The Logan Challenge” (PBS, 1991), “Surviving Denali” (ESPN, 1994), “Odyssey Among the Inuit” (OLN, 2000), ANWR Trek (PBS 2007), and “Chasing Water” (Pete McBride films, 2011).

To support his work, he has received three grants from the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council, two grants from the Walton Family Foundation, and grants from the Storer Foundation, SavetheColorado.org, the Kenney Brothers Foundation, New Belgium Brewing, Patagonia, and the Campion Foundation.

About the book:

With more than 200 maps — both historical and contemporary — informative graphics and inspiring images, Atlas of the National Parks, by Jon Waterman (National Geographic; ISBN: 978-1-4262-2057-9; US $65/CAN $86; 432 pages), showcases the entirety of America’s spectacular park system for the very first time. 

This seven-pound, best-selling tome tells the unique stories of America’s 61 beloved national parks and takes readers on an epic journey through the extraordinary and unique features that distinguish each. Organized by region, each insightful chapter provides aspiring travelers with an up-close look at what makes each park special via striking imagery and state-of-the-art graphics reflecting its magnificent landmarks, representative wildlife, climate, culture, geology, archaeology, recreational offerings and more. Each park entry includes at least one brand-new map, created by National Geographic in collaboration with the National Park Service.

This event is free and open to all.

Join us for a 4-part class on Financial Literacy at the Gunnison County Library presented by Sharalee Person, CPA.

Classes are free. Dinner and childcare provided.

Questions? Email megan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org

Join us for an evening with Doug Fergus, author of Small Portions Cafe: A Tempting Assortment of Stories.

About the book:

Small Portions Cafe´ doesn’t just push the boundaries of normalcy, it delights in doing so. These highlights give you a taste of what to expect in these delectable short stories:
* The complicated world of light bulbs was too much for him.
* He ruined his new love interest with mint flavored coffee pods.
* Young, dumb, broke and hooked on credit. Will his new job as an underwear model save him?
* Koo Koo Birdy Meadow-Johnson showed him how to gently swirl his water counterclockwise and bless it before sipping.
* Did he really loan his only copy of a handwritten manuscript to a Radio Shack clerk?
* Does his mother really wear combat boots?
* How does one poop with forty-nine other people in the same room?
* Why she let him take the lawnmower on a Miami Beach vacation.

About the author:

Doug Fergus is a writer, songwriter, vocalist, bassist and recording artist, but his passionate hobby is heating and air conditioning. He can ride and repair motorcycles expertly. He is a naturally great intuitive cook; he doesn’t need any stinkin’ recipes.

The number one song on the day he arrived on the planet was “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley.

His love of writing began when he took a creative writing class in high school. Doug wrote Small Portions Café because he is compelled to share his weird/quirky/humorous outlook on life in an effort to spread joy to as many people as possible. He has not (yet) won any writing awards or had any books on the New York Times Bestseller list, or even the Newark Times Bestseller list.

His wife is acclaimed documentary filmmaker Suzan Beraza. Three of her films, Bag It, Uranium Drive In and Massacre River, have aired on PBS, Netflix and other platforms. She is also a singer, musical theater actress and founded the Telluride Theater Company.

Doug and his wife divide their time between Telluride, CO, Ashland, OR, Miami, FL and Cabarete, Dominican Republic. They travel between these places in a truck and camper trailer. Well, the trailer isn’t seaworthy, so they travel by airplane to the DR.

Doug writes and records quirky, fun, clever, humorous indie rock songs under the artist name Lucky Doug Fergus. His music can be found on all digital platforms. Please look for his book and music on your favorite platform and visit www.luckydoug.com.

Join us for a 4-part class on Financial Literacy at the Gunnison County Library presented by Sharalee Person, CPA.

Classes are free. Dinner and childcare provided.

Questions? Email megan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org

Join us for a 4-part class on Financial Literacy at the Gunnison County Library presented by Sharalee Person, CPA.

Classes are free. Dinner and childcare provided.

Questions? Email megan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org

Join us for a 4-part class on Financial Literacy at the Gunnison County Library presented by Sharalee Person, CPA.

Classes are free. Dinner and childcare provided.

Questions? Email megan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org