TMA Christmas Sing-Along
TRINIDAD — Get in the spirit of Christmas by joining members of the Trinidad Music Association singing Christmas carols, drinking hot chocolate or cider, having some sweets, and visiting with Santa Sunday, December 15, 2 pm at Up- Swing Community Room, 419 W. Main Street.
“Gift to You” dance performance
TRINIDAD — Our “Gift to You”, hosted by Dance Connection will be held Sunday December 15 at Trinidad Middle School, 614 Park Street. There will be two shows;. a matinee at 2 pm and an evening show at 7 pm. Tickets are $8 each. Doors open at 1:30 pm. The mission of Dance Connection Dance School is to “bring the love of dance to the children of our community!”
Gift tree at 1st National
TRINIDAD — Santa’s Gift Tree annual program for seniors will run from now through Monday, Dec. 16. at 1st National Bank. Choose a letter from the tree to fill a wish for a local senior citizen
Adventure Time at the Carnegie
TRINIDAD — Adventure Time is a new story time program for kids in grades K-3 at the Carnegie. Join us on the 3rd Monday, starting December 16, 9:30 am for stories, crafts and activities with volunteers Ms. Peggy and Ms. Joy.
Walleye Association meeting
TRINIDAD — The next meeting of the Colorado Walleye Association- South Chapter, will be held Tuesday, December 17, 6 pm at City of Trinidad Community Center, 1309 Beshoar Drive. We are going to discuss when to have meetings, outings ( non tournament), and any other ideas Please invite your friends and fishing buddies!
Care and Share distribution
TRINIDAD — The next Care and Share/commodities distribution will be Wednesday, December 18, 10 am-1:30 pm at Las Animas County Fairgrounds. Distribution for seniors 60 and over is 10 to 11:30. Pick up for all eligible Las Animas County residents 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Proxy forms available at SCCOG office for those who can not make it to distribution but would like to designate someone else to pick up in their absence.
Holiday opportunities in Trinidad
TRINIDAD — There are many opportunities to give this Holiday season in Trinidad area.
The Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive has delivered the toy drive applications to all local schools, utility department at city hall, department of social services, and Trinidad Housing Authority. If you know of anyone needing assistance with Christmas, please fill out an application or contact Captain Drew Gatlin.
Shop with a Cop, is taking donations to assist underprivileged kids an opportunity to spend time with a local law enforcement officer and provided funds for Christmas shopping. Contact Community Service Officers Temple Young or Courtney Festi at 719-846-2993 x 214 or 203
Holiday Food Drive benefiting Fisher’s Peak Soup Kitchen, now to Dec. 18 at the drop off location at Phil Long Toyota, 105 E. Cedar Street, donate a non-perishable food item and enter to win a $25 gift certificate to be used at Phil Long.
Somebody Cares Cookie Drive
TRINIDAD — The Somebody Cares Cookie Drive, is going on now through Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 521 E North Avenue. We are asking you to bake a dozen or more. cookies to give to the seniors and others in our community. We need the cookies by the Wednesday, December 18.
We are also taking names of Senior’s to give cookies to up until December 18. Cookies will be given out on Friday, December 20. Along with a few other gifts as available. Location will be posted. Contact Elaine at 719-846-2075 for more information and drop off.
Nostalgic Movie Night ~ High Noon
TRINIDAD —The next nostalgic movie, “High Noon” will be shown Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Carnegie Public Library. This movie was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, and Lloyd Bridges. A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at high noon when the gang leader, an outlaw he sent up years ago, arrives on the noon train.
Gift wrapping fundraiser for ROAR
TRINIDAD — ROAR Relay for Life fundraiser, get your Christmas presents wrapped beautifully at Corradino Auto Body, 124 N. Maple on these dates and times:
Thursday, Dec 19th, 6-9 pm
Friday, Dec 20th, 6-9 pm Saturday, Dec 21st, 2-9pm.
Prices range from $3-10. For more information contact: Sharon Vallejos- 719-680-0693, Lesley Abeyta- Hertzing- 719- 859-2065, Kendra Doherty- 719-946-5510 or 719-680-0693
Third Thursday Heritage Nights—Tin Art
TRINIDAD — Each third Thursday of the month Trinidad History Museum’s Kirby and Abigail will be serving up 15-20 minute history lessons, and then we will all create a hands on experience. This month, Thursday, December 19, 5:30 to 7:30 pm join us in making Holiday decor out of Tin. For more in- formation call 719-846-2361.
Traditional La Posada in downtown
TRINIDAD — Las Animas County Hispanic Chamber and Southern Colorado Coal Miner’s Museum will be hosting La Posada on Friday, December 20, 4 pm beginning at the Coal Miners Museum, 219 W. Main Street.
La Posada is a celebration that represents the difficulties that Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus, faced in search of a room when traveling to Bethlehem. Groups of children and adults go from house to house singing traditional songs re- questing lodging (posada). We will have music and go to different businesses on Main Street and Commercial St. ending back at the museum. We welcome anyone who would like to be a part La Posada either by dressing up or as part of the pro- cession. We would love for you to join us! If you have questions, please call Yolanda Romero 719-846-8234 or Becky Butero 719-859-5725.
Family Movie Night- “Polar Express”
TRINIDAD — Friday, December 20, 5 to 8:30 pm at Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center, 911 Robinson, offers a free movie night for all children 12 and under, come early for cookies and hot cocoa! For more info, call 719-845-4894.