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Calling All Artists!

By Holly Darby, Community Outreach Manager, Weld County Area Agency on Aging The Golden Gallery Art Show is an event intended to promote the art of Weld County’s 50+ residents. The 3rd annual event is sponsored by the Greeley Active Adult Center and the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Entry categories this year include …

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National Night Out August 2019

The 36th Annual National Night Out (NNO) for is set for Tuesday, August 6, 2019. NNO is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. NNO enhances relationships between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing …

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Arts Picnic 2019

Under blue skies and a canopy of shade trees, historic Lincoln Park again hosts the annual Arts Picnic welcoming thousands of people to this summer festival. Artists and crafters come from all over the nation to sell their photographs, watercolors, handmade soaps, garden art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworked items and so much more! The Picnic’s Creation …

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Windsor Summer Concert Series

The Town of Windsor’s Summer Concert Series began in June and runs through August 22 on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the bandshell in Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St. Summer Concert Schedule: • 7/11: Rubber Souls (Beatles Tribute) • 7/18: The Drunken Hearts (Rock & Roll) • 7/25: Stolen Winnebago’s (90’s …

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Meeker Home Museum Celebrates City Founder’s Birthday with Free Celebration

Nathan C. Meeker, Greeley’s founder, was born on July 12, 1817 in Euclid, Ohio. If he were alive today, this year would have marked his 202nd birthday. He made simple statement to the townspeople of Greeley on December 7, 1870: “Now, while we are daily exploring the prairies, mountains and streams and even bringing up …

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Make the Weld County Fair Part of Your Summer Plans

Looking for something affordable to do with the whole family? Make the Weld County Fair part of your summer plans: Free Parking, Free Admission, Free Activities, All Day, Every Day! The 101st Weld County Fair is at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley and kicks-off on July 25th with a Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by …

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27th Annual Hall Of Fame

The Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation hosted one fabulous gathering at the Greeley Country Club to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers and to award Weld County Senior Centers financial assistance to carry on their programs, events and improvements to their centers. The 27th Annual Title Sponsors were Weld Area Agency on Aging & Pathways of Northern Colorado; …

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Red Cross Awards Local Citizens for Their Heroism

In May, the Northern Colorado Chapter of the Red Cross honored people at their annual Heroes Awards Ceremony at The Ranch in Loveland. Over 80 people attended the event to honor the heroes. Sgt. Charles Cummins with the United States Army received the Military Hero Award. Sgt. Cummins answered the call to volunteer at the …

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The Bridge At Greeley Honors Veterans

Recently, National BBQ Day was celebrated at The Bridge. Residents, veterans, family, friends & staff were invited to a delicious BBQ lunch and delicious it was! Music by Dee Perkins was very enjoyable entertainment. The sing-alongs were fun! And, Dee has fun playing the piano. That was obvious, indeed. After lunch, everyone gathered in the …

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Sinatra Songfest

Tribute Artist Rick Blessing is coming to the Windsor Community Playhouse, Saturday, 22 June 2019. His ever captivating performance gets underway at 7:00 p.m. You’ll not want to miss this! Rick’s Trio accompanies him adding to the evening’s enjoyment and fun. Memories are made of this – Fly Me to the Moon, My Way, Strangers …

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Veteran Raising Awareness About Unexpected Parkinson’s Symptoms

Dan McFarland’s family was concerned when he started taking pictures of clouds and posting them on social media with urgent messages about how they were symbols about the need to repent and get ready for the end of the world. His frequent bouts of paranoia and experience with surprising visions seemed out of character, especially …

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Discount on Chimney Park Pool Passes

The Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is offering multiple discounted Chimney Park Pool pass options. Annual Community Recreation Center members can purchase a Chimney Park Pool add-on pass for $25 per person beginning April 25 through the summer. Non-annual members can purchase Chimney Park Pool passes for half off until May 15. “Regular pricing …

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