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Meet, Meditate & Be Mindful

August 1, 2023

Prizes, meditation and social hour highlight a wellness mixer planned at Zu Gallery in August. Learn how to identify, harvest and prepare mushrooms at an upcoming seminar hosted by Fish & Fungi. Help supply local kids with the tools they need to return to the classroom this fall at a fundraiser hosted by local businesses. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto and Blondies Trophy Room

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Montezuma Leadership Network - https://montezumaleadershipnetwork.org/

Zu Gallery - https://zugallery.com/

Fish & Fungi Guide Service - https://www.fishandfungi.com/

EsoTerra Ciderworks - https://www.esoterracider.com/

Montelores Early Childhood Council - https://www.facebook.com/Montelores.Early.Childhood.Council

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Check in on your wellbeing at an upcoming social event, start your journey to mushroom mastery, and it's time to start thinking about going back to school. You're watching the Local News Roundup, brought to you by TruWest Auto and Blondie's Trophy Room. I'm Connor Shreve. You're invited to join Montezuma Leadership Network for a small business focused wellness mixer. Snacks, drinks, a social hour, and a short guided meditation session are all included. There will also be a raffle for gifts provided by local businesses. Prizes include acupuncture sessions, a bike tuneup, and a wellness basket. The event is scheduled to take place at Zoo Gallery on Wednesday, August 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Learn how to harvest and prepare wild mushrooms at an upcoming event at the Dolores Public Library. Local Mycologist, Chris Ricci of Fish and Fungi Guide Service for a presentation on how to find, identify, and prepare mushrooms here in our area. Ricci says south Colorado and the San Juan Mountains are one of the top mycological destinations in the world. The seminar takes place Thursday, August 3rd at 5:30. If you cannot make the session, but do want to learn more, Fish and Fungi offer guided mushroom forays throughout the San Juans. Esoterra Cider Works is hosting a school supply fundraiser on Sunday, August 6th, from noon until 6:00 PM. In addition to Esoterra cider, the event includes live music and food in a festive environment. Bring a new or gently-used backpack full of school supplies to get in or pay a suggested donation of $25 per couple. All proceeds go to purchase backpacks and school supplies for kids pre-K through high school living in Montezuma County. Learn more about this and other stories at MontezumaLocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I'm Connor Shreve.

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