Category: Weld County Latest News

2015 Arts Picnic: Call for Artists & Crafters

The Arts Picnic “Park Your Art” Committee is now accepting arts/crafts booth applications for the 2015 show held in historic Lincoln Park, downtown Greeley. The juried event, scheduled for July 25 and 26, is open to all artists (student, amateur, or professional). Completed application packets must be postmarked on or before Monday April 20, 2015. …

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UNC Opera Theatre presents Epistles: Letters in Opera

UNC Opera Theatre is proud to present a lively program of opera scenes comprised of scenes concerning correspondence as depicted in various operas. This production promises to deliver an evening of diverse and exciting entertainment: a spirited scene from Mark Adamo’s Little Women depicts the adventures of the beloved characters from Louisa May Alcott’s novel, …

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Veterans Stand Down Day

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting this event to benefit homeless veterans by providing a safe environment to renew their spirit, health and sense of well-being. Veterans are served a hot meal, have access to services such as: haircuts, dental care and health care screenings, bike repairs. And, receive assistance with VA eligibility …

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Michael J. Rourke sworn in as District Attorney for 19th Judicial District

Michael J. Rourke was sworn in as 19th Judicial District Attorney by Judge Todd Taylor in Weld County District Court. Rourke was appointed district attorney on December 18, 2014 by Gov. John Hickenlooper. He has been a prosecutor since 1997, both in the 18th and 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. He has been with the …

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Bust the “BLAH!”

By Meaghan Hartman, Garden Square of Greeley February is National Blah Buster Month as well as National Senior Independence Month! Here are some fun ways to get the most out of your February! Stay Healthy: Consult your doctor to ensure you are doing what you can to maintain a clean bill of health. Avoid self-diagnosing …

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Meet Entertainer Bernie Boos

Bernie Boos is a versatile entertainer. He’s been playing the accordion since he was six years old. Bernie is a music lover and enjoys sharing his talents with audiences he performs before. He sings in German, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew and, English, too. Just recently, his audience at The Bridge in Greeley was delighted he was there …

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Be Sure To ‘RSVP’ For This Entertaining Evening

Gil Moon who hosts Senior Circle on KFKA, 1310 AM in Greeley presents One Man Show Dinner Theatre – Orson Welles, on Friday, February 20, 2015, University of Northern Colorado Central Campus, Upper Centennial Room in Brown Hall, 901 19th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. This dinner and show event promises to be an evening of …

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Best of 2015 Awards – Weld County

SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews website for senior care and services nationwide, announced the Best of 2015 Awards. Nearly 900 assisted living, in-home care, and other senior housing providers across the U.S. were recognized this year. The annual Awards recognize outstanding senior living and home care providers who have received consistently high ratings from …

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Senior Resource Services Seeks Volunteers

Senior Resource Services is a 501(c) 3 non-profit member of the City of Greeley Chamber of Commerce and is in need of new volunteers to help with their programs. This organization seeks volunteers to help with their Special Friend Program which transports seniors to medical, dental and social appointments. Many seniors in the community can …

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Tree Of Memories

Hospice of Northern Colorado hosted its 31st Annual Tree of Memories at the Clarion Hotel in Greeley. Hospice staff, volunteers, family and friends gathered to remember loved ones who have passed on. Cynthia Werner, Hospice Executive Director, gave the welcoming remarks. Todd Taylor a Hospice Family Member spoke fondly and lovingly about his Father and their …

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Emergency Preparedness

Merrie Leach, Emergency Management Coordinator, Weld County Office of Emergency Management gave an insightful and vitally important presentation to the Weld County Senior Networking Group about… What does it mean to be prepared for an emergency or disaster? Traditional preparedness training tells people to “make a plan, get a kit, be informed,” but for many …

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Stay Healthy This Holiday!

Many of us know December to be filled with busyness, celebration, family get-togethers and the joys of the holidays. We all know however that the most wonderful time of the year is also a time that flu and other colds can be at their worst. With all of the holiday shopping, travel, parties and fun, …

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