Category: Weld County Latest News

Greeley Chorale Concludes Season With Requiem, Choral Potpourri

Music from the 16th through 21st centuries will be featured as The Greeley Chorale closes the 2021-2022 season with “Durufle’s Requiem and Choral Potpourri” on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at First Congregational Church, 2101 16th Street in Greeley. “Durufle was an eloquent 20th century spokesman for the tradition …

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Grace Pointe Highlights for 2021

Grace Pointe Senior Care Community is a local family-owned senior care community in Greeley, Colorado. Kicking off 2021, Grace Pointe received their first round of covid-19 vaccines for all staff and residents. By spring, Grace Pointe had completed six covid-19 vaccine clinics that they received under the CARES Act, where the vaccine was administered free …

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High Praise for Windsor Community Playhouse!

Windsor Community Playhouse (WCP) recent show “Messiah on the Frigidaire” played to nearly sell out and sell out audiences. Audiences had high praise for the show – all about a trailer park in Elroy, South Carolina. A couple of years before the video rental stores died out. The performers excelled in the roles they played. …

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Greeley Considering Shelter and Housing Alternatives

The City of Greeley officials are exploring ideas to address homelessness and affordable housing issues facing the community. “Our non-profit partners, neighboring municipalities, the county and city are currently providing programs and facilities to address homelessness in Greeley, but we need to engage the community on more long term solutions,” said Greeley City Manager Raymond …

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Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center Announces St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations with The High Kings

Irish folk royalty, The High Kings, bring their unique sound and popular Celtic ballads to Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 at 651 10th Ave. The four vocalists–Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy, and Paul O’ Brien–use their well-blended vocals and thirteen different instruments to create an exciting sonic experience, …

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Greeley’s Tointon Gallery Reopens

Almost two years since its last exhibit, the City of Greeley’s Tointon Gallery reopens its doors and invites the community to a First Friday Art reception celebrating the gallery’s inaugural exhibit of 2022, “A Vision of Community,” by local artist, Sieger Hartgers, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 at 651 10th Ave. …

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Greeley Appoints Raymond C. Lee III for City Manager

Raymond Lee emerged as one of three finalists following the council’s months-long national search for the leader who presides as the city’s chief executive. He was selected sole finalist and entered negotiations for the position in late November 2021. “Raymond’s ability to lead was apparent during his time as interim city manager,” said Mayor John …

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Excitement At Grace Pointe in Greeley!

We’re excited to share with our friends and followers that Grace Pointe Senior Care Community has received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in Covid-19 Vigilance Award and has been added to Telligen’s Colorado 2021 Blue Ribbon in Covid-19 Vigilance Recognition List! Nursing homes on the recognition list have met criteria developed around the safety of their staff …

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Johnstown Christmas & New Year Craft Fair

Johnstown Senior Center hosted a recent gathering of talented and creative artists and individuals displaying their works. There was a wide variety of items and products to choose from. Both Christmas presents and New Year gifts were available. The exhibitors had fun. All the attendees had fun. For sure, enjoyment and merriment on everyone’s part.

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Thanksmas Lunch

The folks at Greeley Active Adult Center came up with a clever idea. A lunch was held to celebrate both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult Center members and guests gathered for a Chicken Cordon Bleu lunch prepared by The Greeley Place. The lunch met with everyone’s satisfaction and enjoyment. Conversations around the tables added further enjoyment …

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Dones Named 2021 Assessor of the Year!

In recognition of both consistent professionalism and strong leadership, Weld County Assessor Brenda Dones has been named the 2021 Colorado Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessors’ Association. The award, voted on by association members from throughout the state, was presented to Dones at the association’s 2021 winter conference in Colorado Springs. “This award …

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Scams That Target Veterans

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population, according to a new AARP report. Additionally, four out of five military/veteran adults were targeted by scams directly related to their military service or the benefits they receive. “Our research shows scammers …

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