Power Center Updates

• Student Exchange  Opportunity: If you are  interested in doing the foreign exchange program next year, the information meeting is coming up on October 2nd during lunch in the power center. Usually, students do their exchange abroad during their junior year so they can come back and graduate with their classmates their senior year, so it is typically sophomores who apply. Sign-up in the power center to attend the meeting and get all the information you need to make a decision. Lunch is included.

• International STEM internship next summer the pinhead presentations are coming up very quickly and they are required for any students interested in applying to the pin turn program. The information meeting and presentations from Montrose high school students is September 11th during lunch in the power center. Students need to register ahead of time in the power center so we can plan for lunch numbers. Please encourage your top students to be a part of this. It is paid for 100% and is an awesome opportunity that only few schools get to be a part of and we are one of the lucky ones who has anywhere from 4 to 8 students involved each year. Please see the attachments and reach out to Kathy Gaber if interested.

Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity: Rose Bowl Lanes is hiring for the snack bar at the bowling alley. Hours vary. Weekdays—5:30-9:30/10:00 p.m. and weekends either 12:30-6 p.m./6-11:30 p.m.

Contact John Bullington at 970-417-1470

Employment Opportunity: If you are  looking for a job there will be a Job Fair at CMU campus in Montrose on September 18th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. See the attached flyer.

Community Service

Community Service: There is also another opportunity to help the city during Christmas with putting up the Christmas lights. Please see the flyer below for details.

Community Service Opportunity: We’re excited to share some festive news - the Montrose Children’s Museum will be managing Santa’s Cabin for the City of Montrose this year!

We are looking for a few wonderful volunteers to help us fill out the schedule. Please take a look at the available dates and use the link below to sign up for a shift. 

To sign up, add your name and information to an open volunteer slot. 

Each shift is 3 hours long, which includes:

·  30 minutes to set up

·  2 hours for the event

·  30 minutes for cleanup

Volunteer tasks include:

·  Preparing and serving hot chocolate

·  Passing out s’mores supplies

·  Starting and safely putting out a small fire

·  Helping families enter and exit the cabin

·  Answering questions for visitors

Your help makes the season brighter for families in our community, and we couldn’t do it without you.

👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/10FCsF7x52IHKsEFbkIh20Z62B-2JlHPZ1LYuJGyfgA4/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for being part of the magic — we can’t wait to see you at Santa’s Cabin!

Warmly,
The Montrose Children’s Museum Team

Community Service Opportunity: The Montrose Recreation District is looking for volunteers to help on race day.  It is a great opportunity for high school students to get out into the community and support the Montrose Recreation District's Adaptive Sports Program. We are asking for volunteers to meet at the MRD Field House (Address: 25 Colorado Ave, Montrose, CO 81401) at 1:00 pm on race day.  The race is scheduled to be completed by 4:00 pm, and they will have awards and a wrap-up immediately after.  

• 📍 What it is: Montrose’s first adventure/scavenger hunt-style race, now in its 10th year! Teams of four solve clues to travel across town, completing fun challenges at 10–15 different locations. The challenges could be physical or mental. Examples: Teams have had to identify two examples for a list of invasive plant species as a mental challenge. An example of a physical challenge participants have completed is a mini obstacle course. 

• 🎯 Why we do it: The race raises money for the Adaptive Biking Program through Montrose Recreation District, helping individuals with disabilities experience the joy and freedom of cycling.

• 🏃 Who can participate: Anyone! Teams are made up of friends, family, coworkers, or community members. It’s designed to be fun and accessible — no prior racing experience needed. We have general teams, unified teams (individuals with disabilities working with individuals without disabilities), and adaptive teams (fully comprised of individuals with disabilities) 

• 🕒 Race day: October 25, 2025. Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The race starts and finishes at the Montrose Field House.

• 💙 Impact: Every sponsorship and registration fee goes directly toward adaptive bikes and programming that make recreation inclusive for all.

If caregivers or staff have specific questions, feel free to send them my way, or they can visit www.amazingracemontrose.com for details. Our flyer is attached. 

Thanks again for being such a great partner in making this event successful! 

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 Danielle Musser, M.S., CAPE
Adaptive and Inclusive Program Leader
Adapted Physical Education Specialist

Certified in the Swim Whispers Program Level 1 + 2

Pronouns: she/her/hers

970-765-0544

Adaptive@MontroseRec.com