Category: Weld County Latest News

GWSF Fundraiser A Singing Success

Elvis Presley by Tribute Artist George Gray was featured at the Greeley Weld Senior Foundation’s (GWSF) recent fundraiser. He delighted the audience with his talent singing several of Elvis’ recording hits. He also shared interesting aspects of Elvis’ life. And to top it all, his performance helped to raise $685.00 to benefit Greeley Weld Senior …

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Chris Collins: John Denver Tribute

An exceptional evening of music is always in store when you experience ‘Chris Collins: John Denver Tribute.’ Audiences are always impressed and never disappointed when seeing and listening to Chris’ award winning tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver. He devotes himself to bringing to the stage the unmistakable enthusiasm that was a …

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Music Enriches Life

By Laurie Avalos, Garden Square Greeley Did you know that although as we age and dementia and Alzheimer’s may take over our minds, there is one very important thing that we seem to hold on to and that is music. Music is the heart and soul of so many elders. I am amazed every day …

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Do You Know the Clearview Library District?

The older we get, the more we realize we don’t have all the answers. Sometimes, we have misconceptions about services and businesses in our communities. Below are some things you may not know about the Clearview Library District. The Clearview Library is not part of Windsor Town Government. It is an independent library district formed …

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102 Years Young!

Christine Damm was born February 28, 1916, in Froid, Montana to Jacob and Elizabeth (Luft) Damm. She was raised on a homestead farm with mother Elizabeth, stepfather Edward Kaschube (Pa) along with four sisters and four brothers. She went to a country school and never missed a day of school for 8 years. She came …

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Windsor Master Groomer wins 1st Place in Global Creative Grooming Contest

Eika Haas, a Nationally Certified Master Groomer and Certified Veterinary Technician with Purrrfect Paws, LLC in Windsor, CO won 1st place in the Opawz Global Christmas Contest 2017 themed Creative Grooming for Christmas. The contest was open to groomers worldwide and based on the number of likes received on social media.She was surprised to make …

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Weld County Launches Text-To-911 Service

In a county registering almost 4,000 square miles, facilitating quick responses in an emergency is a big responsibility. Now, residents and visitors throughout Weld County have another tool to use in an emergency: Text-to-911. Promoted under the national theme Call if You Can, Text if You Can’t, the Text-to-911 service allows people throughout Weld County …

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Annual Appreciation Luncheon

Assistance League of Greeley’s (ALG) volunteers, supporters and friends gathered together at the Eaton Country Club to be recognized and honored for their dedicated involvement and valued contributions to the League. A delicious lunch was served. Guests were welcomed by League President Carol Cox who presented Special Award Certificates to various supporters of the League. …

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They’ve Done It Again!

The Windsor Community Playhouse’s presentation of “Same Time Next Year” was simply an outstanding display of character portrayal, script excellence, backstage costume changes, creative & attentive directing which summed up to audiences’ pure enjoyment and laughter and more laughs from opening curtain to closing curtain. Audiences remained after the show to pay compliments to the cast, …

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Greeley Chorale More Than Just Concerts

By Jeff Walthall If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard of, or actually heard, The Greeley Chorale. But, the Chorale is much more than the three formal concerts we do every year, and our Pops & Pasta fundraiser. Our tagline is “Everyday People, Amazing Music”, but there are some extraordinary folks in this organization, …

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Go West Film Festival

The 2017 edition of the film festival turned out to be a huge success. There were a number of movies screened at a variety of locations throughout the Greeley area; including the Kress Theatre where this writer enjoyed seeing SHANE (1953) starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur along with upstart actors destined to become stars in …

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How to Choose a Medical Alert Company

By Melanie Keech, Caring Solutions, 970-206-9595 When it comes to your senior loved one who has chosen to age in place, ensuring their safety is always the top priority. Even with safety features in place, there’s still a possibility that he, or she, may fall or be unable to call for help when needed. Medical …

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