Sep 17 2019
For the past five years, a planning committee compromising of various agencies and businesses that serve Weld County’s older adult population and their caregivers, has offered a senior law day. Well, this year is no different, but to mark this special milestone we have expanded the event, topics, and changed the name! The planning committee …
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Sep 10 2019
Each year, children in Weld County enter the court system because they’ve been abused or neglected. They feel alone, scared and overwhelmed and almost 200 of them go into an out of home placement. Only about one fourth of these children are appointed a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. These volunteers meet with the …
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Sep 03 2019
By Kathy Rickart, Tigges Farm The battle is on as to the best green chili – New Mexico, Southern Colorado or right here in Greeley’s backyard at Historic Tigges Farm, 12404 Country Road 64 1/2, Greeley. Not even a contest! Northern Colorado knows! To celebrate peak chile month – September – Historic Tigges Farm is …
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Aug 27 2019
We’ve all heard those time-tested ways to save money – dine out less, or switch off the lights when you leave the room. But in today’s digital world, there are some ways to save that you may not have thought about. From swapping wireless carriers to shopping electronically, here are several new ideas to save …
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Aug 20 2019
By Yvonne Myers, Health Systems Director, Columbine Health Systems It is hard to believe we have been Wii Bowling for over 10 years. We started our Annual Wii Bowling Tournament pretty close to when the Wii became available. Although everyone enjoys golf and the other events within Wii – bowling is the most popular. Our …
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Aug 13 2019
On September 30, Dr. Cameron Camp, an internationally known research scientist in the field of gerontology, will be in Greeley to review WindSong at Northridge for credentialing in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® approach to dementia care. Dr. Camp saw commonalities between Maria Montessori’s method of teaching children and his research in dementia intervention. His research …
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Aug 06 2019
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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Jul 30 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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Jul 16 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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Jul 13 2019
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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Jul 02 2019
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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Jun 25 2019
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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