As part of its annual Utility Week celebration, the City of Fort Morgan will host a free barbecue and open house for utility customers on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Electric Department building at 710 E. Railroad Ave.
In addition to the free lunch, the event will feature exhibits on city utility services, chances to win utility gift certificates and other useful information.
Paper organizing seminar will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the East Morgan County Library. Space is limited so call to make reservations at 842-4596.
Arts, crafts fair Fourth Annual Arts and Crafts Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, 1300 E. Riverview Ave., Fort Morgan. Live music entertainment will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be a blessing of pets outside of St. Charles Episcopal Church, 505 E 8th Ave., Fort Morgan, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 to observe the feast day of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment.
State Rep. Jon Becker, R-Fort Morgan, will give a briefing on ballot issues Monday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Morgan County Republican Headquarters, 329 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan. Those attending should bring their blue books.
Love, Sex & Lies: An Intimacy Checkup will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Bloedorn Lecture Hall, at Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan. Take a quick survey and get a piece of pizza free. There will be a presentation of a video, "Inside Domestic Violence: The Power & Control Wheel."
Fort Morgan Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Armory, 528 State St., in Fort Morgan.
Woodlin Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Woodlin Elementary School, 15400 County Rd. L, in Woodrow.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils Appointment Center at (800) 365-0006 option 2 or visit bonfils.org.
There will be a Fort Morgan community potluck from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Pioneer Elementary School, 415 Spruce St.
Those who bring dishes containing pork are asked to let organizers know at the event, because some of those expected to attend do not eat pork.
Virtual job fair
The Fort Morgan Workforce Center is offering its first Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 19. An informational session for any employer is also offered. Terry Coleman from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be at Morgan Community College's Founders Room on Thursday, Sept. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. to give details on how the Virtual Job Fair works and to answer any questions. For more information, e-mail email@example.com or call 970-867-9401 x16.
Party bridge will be held at the Fort Morgan Senior Center (110 Sherman St.) every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Beginners welcome. For more information call the senior center at 970-542-3922.
The United Methodist Church of Fort Morgan, 117 E.Bijou Ave., offers Sunday school every Sunday from 10 to 10:%0 a.m. from preschool (4 year olds) through high schoo. For more information call Terri Dill at the church at 867-5666.
Anyone who has gently used homecoming, prom or bridesmade dresses and would like to donate them to Fort Morgan High School, please contact Greg Edson at (970) 867-5648 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
"The Truth of Our Founding Fathers and the Constitution," a study on what is missing in America today, and what is truly important in drawing us back to the good life once enjoyed in America, is being held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at New Freedom Outreach Center, 110 West Kiowa Ave., Fort Morgan. For more information call Pastor Terry Barnett, 970-380-3078.
United Presbyterian Church Sunday School will be held each Sunday at 9 a.m. for children ages 4 through 12. Nursery care will be provided for children 3 and under.
Informational meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Community College, Spruce Hall, in Fort Morgan. Students interested in health occupation careers (other than nursing) are invited to attend. For more information, call Beth Carpenter at (970) 542-3119.
Legion Post 19
The American Legion Harold DeHann Post #19 meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 16913 Morgan County Road 17 7/10 (Nelson Road) in Fort Morgan.
Morgan County Toastmasters meet every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Bank of the West's basement, 120 E. Kiowa Ave., in Fort Morgan. For information, contact Laurie Adolf at (970) 370-1867 or e-mail email@example.com.
The Craft Group meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and generally goes until about 3 p.m. at the East Morgan County Library District, 500 Clayton, in Brush.
DAV meets monthly
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall, 16913 MCR 17 7/10 in Fort Morgan. For more information, call Don Osborn, past commander, at 970-768-4580.
Library Story Time under way
Story Time at Fort Morgan Public Library will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 11, and meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 to 5 year olds in the Children's Library at 414 Main St. Patrons may register on the library web page by clicking on the story time link.