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Make the Weld County Fair Part of Your Summer Plans

The 97th annual Weld County Fair is July 29th through August 2nd at Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley. There is no admission charge, no parking charge and all activities are free! Every day fairgoers enjoy free Wagon Rides around the park, face painters who stay busy with giggling children, the Young Guns Wild West Fun …

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Celebrate the Outdoors Month in July

By Patty Endres, Garden Square Assisted Living, 970-346-1222 How can the elderly enjoy the outdoors when they have mobility issues? What really are the benefits to being outdoors? Who can help me get there when I have trouble walking in grass or on gravel? It’s such a bother. I think I’ll just skip it. These …

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Arts Picnic 2015

Greeley’s annual Arts Picnic celebrates 37 years of summertime fun Saturday, July 25, 9:00 am–5:00 pm & Sunday, July 26 from 9:00am–4:00pm. Considered one of Northern Colorado’s best arts, crafts & music festivals, the Arts Picnic draws more than 20,000 people to Greeley’s historic Lincoln Park each year. Over 150 artisans from all over the …

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Assistance League of Greeley Provides Uniforms To 5 Elementary Schools

Sixteen members of the Assistance League of Greeley sorted the latest shipment of school uniforms for delivery to 5 Greeley-Evans elementary schools. The shipment consisted of 498 boxes comprised of 6,720 pair of pants and 7,848 polo shirts. The boxes were sorted and ready for delivery in 45 minutes. The total monetary value of the …

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My Mother…

By Michael Buckley, Assoc. Publisher … put me on a pony when I was 2 years old and I really never got off; so to say. Sandy Schlager has a genuine love for horses. Sandy is currently breeding and selling Gypsy Vanner Horses which are her pride and joy. This particular breed is very special …

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93rd Annual Greeley Stampede Happenings

This year don’t miss American Bullfighting on June 27, sponsored by Chevy Made For Colorado. This is truly man against beast, with modern day gladiators risking everything in a ninety second match. These rodeo athletes are judged on how well they maneuver around a ferocious bull. Death defying feats, such as jumping over a bull …

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Rocky Mountain Senior Games June 10-14

Let the Rocky Mountain Senior Games begin! Colorado athletes compete in the 38th Annual Rocky Mountain Senior Games on June 10-14, 2015 in Greeley. Rocky Mountain Senior Games (RMSG) is an athletic event for seniors age 50 and over. Any senior, male or female, is eligible to participate. Registration deadline is May 22, 2015; but …

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Senior Law Day Weld County

Planning is underway for the inagural event for Weld County, this conference brings accomplished and respected professionals to present informative seminars for seniors, adult children, friends and caregivers addressing legal matters and related topics of interest. Senior Law Day Weld County 2015 is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 7:30 to Noon at UNC Ballroom, 501 …

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Historic Meeker Home Museum Opens for the Season

The Meeker Home Museum, 1324 9th Avenue, opened for the 2015 season on Saturday, April 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is open Saturdays through October 31. Visitors to the Meeker Home tour this 1870 two-story adobe brick home with a costumed guide who shares the Meeker family history. Visitors learn the fascinating …

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A Photographic Journey

Arlene Mewing’s husband was a professional photographer; as she looked at his pictures she saw reflections of her life growing up on a farm in South Dakota. The miracles of the land and the spirituality were “popping out” of the photos. Each photo is complemented by a revealing, inspirational and captivating caption. Someone once asked …

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May is National Ultraviolet Awareness Month!

By Meaghan Hartman, Life Enrichment Director, Garden Square of Greeley We all have heard about the dangers Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure poses to our skin. We also know that to prevent sunburns we must use proper sun protection! Studies also show we should go to the same lengths to protect our eyes, as we do …

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Free Prescription Discount Cards Available To Weld County Residents

The Board of County Commissioners reminds all Weld County residents about the discount prescription drug card from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The NACo prescription discount card is free and may be used by all county residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. Cardholders and their family members may use the card …

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