Category: Weld County Latest News

Who Is An At Risk Elder?

Lynn Small from Weld County Adult Protection Services gave an enlightening and instructive presentation to the WELDCO Nutrition Center Managers from the senior centers in the county, volunteers and staff members. The centers are frequented by seniors for the nutritional lunches provided each week.According to Colorado Adult Protection Services, an at-risk elder is any person who is 70 years of age or older. …

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2014 Weld County 50+ Health & Job Fair Expo

The Pit Stop To Health & Wealth Friday, October 3, 2014 7 am – 11 am Island Grove Exhibition Hall, Greeley, CO 50+ HEALTH FAIR:  7:00 am – 11:00 am – Visit Clinical/Screening & Educational Booths 7:00 am – 9:30 am – Blood Analysis (only performed during this time) To make an appointment call 970-350-6633 …

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Eat Fresh! Support Local Farmers

2014 Windsor Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through September 20th at the corner of 5th Street and Main Street. A variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade salsa, delicious breads to choose from. The Town of Windsor is partnering with CSU Extension Weld County and the Master Gardner’s program to …

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Greeley Chorale Announces 50th Anniversary Season

A salute to a bygone holiday favorite, special guests, and the world premiere of a choral work are all part of the 50th Anniversary Season of The Greeley Chorale: “50 Years of Song: Only the Beginning!” The Chorale, known in musical/choral circles both here and abroad for excellence, originated in 1964 under the guidance of …

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Neighborhood Improvement Grants Available

The City of Greeley is now accepting applications for its 2014 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. A neighborhood may apply for up to $5,000 in a calendar year. Grants are funded on a first come, first served basis, based on city approval. A total of $5,000 is available for this program which has 2 categories of …

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Rocky Mountain Rock ‘n Roll Sing-Along Festival

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Fest Sept. 29 – Oct 1 Sha Na Na, the Grammy® nominated music legends who costarred as “Johnny Casino and the Gamblers” in the film Grease and the Grammy® nominated music legends who appeared before 400,000 people at The Woodstock Festival just before Jimi Hendrix, are rolling in to rock the house at …

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Culver’s Supports RSVP

RSVP hosts a fundraiser dinner at Culver’s on August 14, 2014. Culver’s is a fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard and signature burgers made with Mid-west beef & dairy. They are known for their butterburgers and frozen custard. 10% of all funds go towards RSVP in order to sustain its various programs and provide new …

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Container Gardens Are Ideal!

By Sandra McMillen Container gardening has grown in popularity as more people opt for low-maintenance living with limited outdoor space. They are an easy way to create vibrant floral arrangements or grow your own fresh vegetables and herbs. Creating these gardens can be fun and easy. Local greenhouses offer a variety of pots and plants and have knowledgeable staff to assist you in your selections. …

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New Name Is Colorado Model Railroad Museum

Rave reviews from all over the world are flooding in about the Colorado Model Railroad Museum (formerly Greeley Freight Station Museum), located by the mainline of the Union Pacific Railroad in Greeley, Colorado. This one-of-a-kind facility features over 600 railroad-related artifacts ranging from a Virginia and Truckee Railroad switch key to a full-sized Colorado and Southern wooden Caboose available for examining both inside and out. …

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The Latest From RSVP

by Jennifer LaPorte Marcia Shafer is the new director for RSVP of Weld County. Marcia’s comes to RSVP from the Alzheimer’s Assoc. where she was the Regional Director of Northeast Colorado. Previously, Marcia served RSVP of Weld County as the Volunteer Coordinator. Marcia Shafer holds a B.S. degree in Psychology and Business from Fort Hays …

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36th Annual Greeley Arts Picnic

Greeley’s 36th annual Arts Picnic again welcomes thousands to celebrate visual, performing, and culinary arts in historic Lincoln Park on Saturday, July 26 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, July 27 from 9 am – 4 pm. In addition to a food court full of mouth-watering treats from around the world including …

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Catering Class Visits Nana Bea’s

A Windsor High School class field trip arranged by Beth Francis, Family Consumer Science teacher, brought her students to Nana Bea’s House of Windsor serving ice cream, coffee, sandwiches & much more to learn about how a small business operates. Co-owner Joel Jensen gave a very enlightening, interesting and fun presentation about the inner workings of …

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