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September 17th Luncheon

Alpacas or Llamas, did you ever wonder how they differ? Do they spit at you when perturbed? If you would like to learn more about alpacas plan to attend our September 17th tour to Horse Mountain Alpacas in Loma. Leah Reynolds, co-owner, will share her knowledge about raising alpacas, and give us a close up, personal experience with the animals. The tour will be limited to 30 people. Last day for sign up for the tour and/or luncheon and payment for the luncheon will be at the September 10th coffee. There is not a charge for the tour but there will be a few wonderfully soft wool alpaca products to purchase if you so desire.

Those who wish to car pool, meet at the Dinosaur Journey parking lot, on Route 340 (just east of I-70) in Fruita at 10:15 AM. Park at the sheds near the railroad car. Please be considerate of your drivers and offer to pay for the gas.  If you choose not to car pool please meet at the farm at 10:45 AM.

Directions to Horse Mountain Alpacas: West on I-70 toward Green River. Take Exit 15 toward Loma/Rangely. Turn right onto 13 Road (which is also Route 139) and continue 1.3 miles to Q Road (You might miss Q Road if you are looking for P Road first, because it isn’t there!) Instead of P Road, look for Saddle Ridge Road on your right. Q is the next road. Turn right and proceed 1.3 miles to 1427 Q Road. Turn right into a driveway next to four mailboxes. 1427 is the first house on your right, a lovely log home. Please park in their second driveway which is on the south end of the house.

Following the Alpaca tour we will have lunch at: Fiesta Guadalajara, 103 Highway 6 & 50 in Fruita.

You may choose from the following five items:

1.      Bean Enchilada (peppers and onions), Served with rice and beans

2.      Beef Enchilada, Served with rice and beans

3.      Cheese Enchilada & Chili Relleno, Served with rice and beans

4.      Chicken Enchilada, Served with rice and beans

5.      Deluxe Chicken Taco Salad

Cost of the luncheon will be $9.00 which includes tax and tip. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Directions to the restaurant from Dinosaur Journey Museum:  turn left onto Highway 340, follow the roundabouts (as if you were going to City Market) turn right onto Aspen, then turn right on Plum (the next right).  Continue on Plum to 6 & 50 and turn left.  The restaurant parking lot is immediately on your left.

THANKS A MILLION!

City Market provides the refreshments for our monthly coffee.  Members Janet and John Ritter arrive early to insure that everything is ready for the hungry bunch.  We thank all for the food and service.

Our club raffles are fun and interesting, but only because local merchants are willing to donate items and club members are willing to solicit and donate items themselves. A million thanks to Jan Curtis and Things to Do magazine, the numerous local businesses and Newcomers members that provided generous gift certificates, flowers and services and purchase the raffle tickets.

eC’s Asian Station – 509 28 ½ Road – Lunch or dinner for two.

Gelato Junction Desserts – 445 Main Street – $20 gift certificate

To express our appreciation, the next time you visit any of these generous contributors or see these members, please mention you heard about their generous and thoughtful donations at the monthly Newcomers coffee.

Music Events 

Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series at the Fruita Civic Center Pavilion (7:30 PM)

Wells Fargo Evening Under the Stars at Lincoln Park

Free Concert in the Park, 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue, Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 6:45 PM.

Featuring:

•     Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

•         Centennial Band

•     Sweet Adelines