Tuesdays on the Trail: Morgan County Immigrants

Many different groups of people have packed up their belongings and moved their families to Morgan County. During this nine-week program, students will learn about the many different immigrant groups who have made Morgan County their home including the Danes, Italians, Germans, Mexicans, English and many more. Students will make crafts, eat food, and hear stories about these fascinating and diverse peoples. Time during each day will be devoted to homework, snacks and games.

Tuesdays
January 16-March 13
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Fee is $40.00 per student (ask about scholarships)
Deadline to register is January 9 with a $10.00 late fee after this date
students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades are invited to participate

To sign up for this program, or for more information, contact Sarah at 970-542-4014 or Tonya at 970-542-4000.

Auction Update

We have expanded descriptions on some of the items that will be in the auction.

Santos
A Santos is a form of folk art unique to New Mexico which focuses on an image of a saint. They are made by santeros, who are specially trained artisans. This piece comes from the Millicent Rogers Museum and was framed by Frame It and Etc.

Hand rolled Cigars and Humidor
Paul Thompson may be new to town, but he isn’t new to the art of wood. This small chest is designed to store your cigars at the proper humidity level. If cigars aren’t your vice of choice it can store jewelry or other keepsakes.

Gentlemen’s Desk Pen
Real turquoise stone is eyecatching partnered with rhodium in this pen turned by Dave Kauffman. This roller ball pen is both beautiful and practical, as it takes a standard Parker refill.

Queen’s Hat
Dawn Weimer has donated this unique bronze paperweight that’s a fundraiser for the Larimer County rodeo queen scholarship fund.

Ceramic Pot
The Museum auction and art collectors have waited patiently while Gerry Thiel took the last few years off from making his famed pots. And our patience has been rewarded.

Longs Peak and Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Lillian Hauge’s paintings are some of the most sought after in the region. This piece reminds us why. Her use of color and reflection results in a piece that you look at and feel you can step into.

Floral Stained Glass
Alice Norton created this framed stained glass piece that showcases four different flowers; tulips, irises, morning glories, and sunflowers.

Size Don’t Matter
Monte White is in Arkansas this weekend, but he and Robin left us this hand colored numbered print. Monte is at his best when portraying those who mean the most to him, as this piece featuring his son Trey shows. It is number 6 of 50 and features framing and matting done by Monte.

Epicurean Delight
Edward’s Price Right Market is known for its meat counter specializing in Cargil’s Sterling Silver Meat and homemade German sausage. East Platte Liquor is one of those small but mighty stores with a selection that seems to be too big for its walls. These two businesses have joined forces to provide some lucky bidder with a years worth of gastronomic delights. Once a month for twelve months you will be able to redeem one of the coupons at Edward’s for a meat selection of their choice and then pop over to East Platte and get a bottle of wine of their choosing.

Horseshoe
Dawn Weimer has offered up a second bronze for the auction. It is a horsehoe paperweight.

18th Annual High Plains Auction

It’s almost time for our annual auction. This year is promising to be fun with John Clatworthy returning as our auctioneer and a variety of items, so something is sure to appeal to everyone.

1976 Bicentennial Bowl accented with hand applied 22kt gold edging and historical scenes
New Mexican Santos
Humidor from Paul Thompson filled with hand rolled cigars
Pen and Pencil set by Dave Kauffman
Nile Irrigation District Bond, 1908 framed by Frame It and Etc.
Ceramic Pot by Gerry Thiel
Beaded Bracelet by Monica Sloan
Oil Painting by Lillian Hauge
Sandy Engle Coptic bound journal
Floral Stained Glass
Dawn Weimer limited edition bronze
34” Flat screen television from Wal-Mart
Monte White Western Art
Epicurean Delight– monthly selections from Edward’s Meat Counter and wine from East Platte Liquor

Tickets are $10.00 per person and include wine, beer, and appetizers in addition to the auction. They can be purchased at the Museum or at the door the night of the event.

Saturday, October 21
Doors open at 6
Auction starts at 7
Country Steak-Out

Please let us know if you would like more information or tickets, 970-542-4010.

More Store News

The Store just got in more goodies. It seems like I've spent the last week reorganizg and just when I think I'm good to go more items come strolling in. Today we added Soda Pop Shoppe Jelly Belly, Cinnamon Bears, Licorice Bridge Mix, and Cola Bottles. The Soda Pop Shoppe items are a brand new product, with old fashion soda fountain flavors. The bears and bridge mix are old fashion candies tha are as fun to eat today as they were yesterday.

Discover Kits come in two sizes. The smaller one has a block that you excavate to find the bones of a Mammoth before putting them together to make your own model. The larger kits contain a variety of animals. In addition to the bones that you excavate the larger kit contains a model that's all ready for painting. Both kits contain all the tools you need and the larger one even has paint and a paintbrush.