Category: Weld County Latest News

Eaton Parks and Recreation New Executive Director

The Eaton Area Parks and Recreation District is pleased to have Brian Stone as their New Executive Director. Brian comes from the City of Evans where for the last 22 years he served as Recreation Coordinator. Brian was born in Greeley. He called Keenesburg, Colorado home until he went off to college in 1994; eventually …

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Women’s History Month

Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Did You Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week? Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) …

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Resource Fair In Eaton

Health-based organizations, companies, businesses and individuals recently joined together at the Eaton Community Center and presented various options, products and services for seniors seeking a healthier lifestyle. Representatives were on-hand to answer questions about home healthcare, banking services, mobility assistance, end of life preparations, senior assisted-living communities, transportation and a variety of additional senior assistance …

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WindSong at Northridge Obtains Prestigious Professional Designation

WindSong at Northridge is proud to announce their certification as a Credentialed Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Memory Care Community. This accreditation signifies that the owners, administrators, and staff of WindSong at Northridge have adopted the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle as their signature method for delivering exceptionally high quality of life for their residents in memory care. All …

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Windsor Police Department Partners with Larimer Humane Society on Lost and Rescued Pets

Starting this year, the Town of Windsor Police Department is working with the Larimer Humane Society (LHS), located at 3501 E. 71st St. in Loveland, to address issues of lost, abused or stray pets. Windsor Police urges residents to call their non-emergency line to report stray or missing animals. Do not approach an unknown animal, …

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Good Samaritan Society in Windsor Announces, Assisted Living and Memory Care Expansion

The Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Senior Living Resort planned expansion was completed in February 2020 consisting of a 56,000-square-foot Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The resort is entering its 11th year serving Northern Colorado. The addition of assisted living and memory care enhances the Society’s commitment to providing quality senior living and  care …

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The “Simon & Garfunkel Story” at the UCCC

The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., presents the internationally acclaimed hit theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30p.m. The concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom …

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Greeley Weld Senior Foundation

GWSF Board Members held a gathering to re-cap 2019 and to look forward into the New Year 2020. 2019 successes were identified. Plans to build on those were laid out and discussed. High on the list is the Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and various fund-raising events. Members explored how to best and most effectively …

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VA Announces New Super Clinic

The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Healthcare System recently announced it will build a 75,000-square-foot “Super VA Clinic” at 4875 Byrd Drive in east Loveland by 2022, replacing the current Fort Collins and Loveland clinics. It will be located north of Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson and across Interstate 25 from The Ranch and the Loveland Embassy Suites. The …

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South Dakota Adventure

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher. Continued from the December edition of 50 Plus Marketplace News. Deadwood is a town with an overabundance of history. We had the opportunity to spend most of a day exploring and learning more about the history. The local trolley picked us up in front of the hotel and dropped us …

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ALG Distributes Over 1696 Blankets

Assistance League of Greeley’s philanthropic program “Warm Up Weld County” distributed over 1696 blankets to 24 Weld County agencies, organizations and area schools. The blankets go to individuals and families in need. Funding for this program is provided by Assistance League of Greeley’s yearly budget, grant funds and individual donations. Our main funding source comes …

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Beyond Suffrage Exhibit Opens at Greeley History Museum

Next year marks the 100 anniversary of the ratification of 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote across the nation. The City of Greeley Museums will celebrate with “Beyond Suffrage: 100 Years of Progress,” which opens Jan. 17, 2020 at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St. The exhibit focuses on the accomplishments of …

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