Jan 11 2021
Four Weld County grant foundations have stepped up to help the Assistance League® of Greeley sustain its philanthropic programs through the corona-virus pandemic. A Boettcher grant allowed the organization to attach UV lights to current ventilation at the Bargain Box Thrift Store. The lights help purify the air and reduce airborne contaminants including viruses; improving …
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Dec 22 2020
With COVID-19 infections at an all-time high, medical experts urge the public to make safety their number one priority throughout the holiday season. “Nearly a year into this pandemic, people are yearning for a return to normalcy. However, COVID-19 cases are surging and with flu season already upon us, bringing together people from different households …
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Dec 15 2020
Each American throws out about 4.5 pounds of trash per day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By incorporating the “Three Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) into routines, you can help divert some of this waste away from landfills to help protect the environment. Here are a few ideas for changing your habits to …
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Dec 08 2020
The Eaton Area Community Center just recently received a special package from the North Pole, a magic mailbox that sends letters directly to St. Nicholas. Kids and community members are encouraged to write Santa a letter and drop it off at the Magic Mailbox in the Eaton Area Community Center Lobby. Letters will be sent …
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Dec 01 2020
Assistance League® of Greeley needs your help on Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 8, 2020. This online giving opportunity, to your favorite non-profit, is easy and can be scheduled anytime after November 1st. Assistance League has faced unprecedented challenges this year. Your support is vital to our mission: …to meet the challenging needs of individuals …
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Nov 24 2020
Tigges Farm because of COVID-19 followed best practices and kept a more detailed record of every roasted chile order. They had a record in the past, but never actually counted or had more than a first name. October 10th, at closing, the farm knew they would see customer order #1000. That lucky person was Devin …
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Nov 17 2020
If you’ve been to the Weld County Centennial Building, from 1986 to 2011, or the Weld County Administration Building from 2011 to date, you’ve likely seen him… Pops the Triceratops; Weld County’s Official Fossil. Discovered near Briggsdale in 1982 and donated to the county by the landowner, Roland “Sonny” Mapelli, in 1986, the first complete …
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Nov 10 2020
Betty Kluver, age 86, is a member of Carbon Valley Senior Center. She sits in her home since midMarch keeping her hands’ busy sewing colorful, bright and trendy face masks. Betty has now finished over 1,500 masks and counting. And would you believe, she gives them away! She takes no money. They are a gift, …
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Nov 03 2020
The tenth annual Winter Farmers’ Market opens Saturday, Nov. 7 at Zoe’s Café, 715 10th St. The market takes place on the first and third Saturdays of the month, November through midMay. Community members can shop for local food and products from 9 a.m. to noon. This season features a great lineup of vendors. Find …
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Oct 20 2020
Senior living veteran Crystal Goodman has been appointed Executive Director of The Lodge at Greeley Senior Living, a new 55+ community in west Greeley offering 92 independent living, assisted living, and memory care rental apartments and studios in a variety of floorplans. Goodman has worked with seniors for almost two decades and previously served as …
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Oct 13 2020
As students began planning for their return to the classroom in August, the Assistance League of Greeley provided school uniforms to all the students in seven Title I schools in Greeley-Evans District 6. Dubbed Operation School Bell®, more than 3,500 students each received a pair of slacks and a polo shirt to start their year. …
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Oct 06 2020
Introducing KWCP Radio, “WCP Old Time Radio Show – The Way it Used to Be”. Their first podcast, episode #1, features two shows: “The Lone Ranger” and Suspense – “Sorry, Wrong Number”. Episode #2 features Burns and Allen, “Gracie’s Old Boyfriend” and Suspense – “Ghost Hunt”. Classic radio shows you love performed by local talent. …
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