OUR WORLD
Apply for Junior Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships
OUR WORLD— The Junior Colorado Cattlemen’s Association is offering two scholarships for students interested in careers in agriculture.
The Fiebig-Lee Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at Colorado State University, majoring or minoring in an agricultural-related field, health and human sciences, or a pre-vet undergraduate. https://tinyurl.com/h2dcz7x7
The Grace & Oley Kohlman Scholarship (named for CCA past-president, Oley Kohlman, and his wife Grace who were instrumental in the development of JCCA and the scholarship program) is open to all current JCCA members. Preference will be given to students majoring or minoring in an agricultural-related field in the state of Colorado. This scholarship has made a difference for many agricultural youth who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to receive a college education. https://tinyurl.com/yc3ubk6r
Applications for both scholarships are due to the CCA Office (7000 W. 14th Avenue, Lakewood CO 80214) by May 31st of each year.
For more info on JCCA please contact Georgia at georgia@coloradocattle.org or call (303) 431-6422.
HUERFANO
SPLD Presents Storytime with Mrs. Flamingo
WALSENBURG— Join the Spanish Peaks Library District in Walsenburg every Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join our Children’s Librarian, Mrs Flamingo as she reads a story and participate in a craft related to the story! Don’t miss this fun and creative program to share with your kids! You can also catch Storytime with Mrs. Flamingo every other Saturday at the Walsenburg Mercantile.
Weekend movie at the Fox: The Super Mario Bros
WALSENBURG– The historic Fox Theatre’s weekend movie is The Super Mario Bros, PG • 1 hour 32 minutes. With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. Showtimes: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Adults $7, students $6, children (5-12) & seniors $5.
Weekly wildflower & weed walks
LA VETA— Spring wildflowers and plants are popping and it is time to learn what is what. These gentle one hours walks are led by professional interpretive naturalist Bob Kennemer. They will take place every Wednesday, now through fall, from 5 – 6 p.m. somewhere in Huerfano County, often right in or near our cities or towns. Cost is $5.00 per person and class size is limited to 10. One must pre register by emailing Bob at: bobkennemer@gmail.com
Monthly Art of The Abuelas
WALSENBURG— Thursday, April 27, 1 – 3 p.m. Join us at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg or our monthly Art of The Abuelas. Twice Loved Critters, teddy bear reciprocity project. We will be working on getting our critters ready to find new homes with deserving children. A fun project about giving back to our community, RSVP: Sandy J. 719 989-8438. Always free, with refreshments.
Bowling Tournament
WALSENBURG— ROAR for Relay for Life is having our first, 9 Pin no Tap Tournament at Cown Lanes, 221 Main St. Walsenburg. Join the fun on Saturday, April 29, 1 p.m. $20 to participate, must pay and register ahead of time. Awards for top 3 bowlers. Come bowl and fight back against cancer at the same time. Dress up as your favorite rock star for our costume contest too! To register or for more information please call Kendra Doherty 719-680-0693.
La Veta Creative’s Paint & Brew
LA VETA— Join us for our second fun, creative evening of painting while sipping a brew. On Sunday, April 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. artist Jean Dunn will lead participants in painting sea turtles. Cost is $35, including art supplies. Class size is limited. Please RSVP and pay in advance by using the following portals. Zelle at 903-918-9791; Venmo https://venmo.com/u/Jen-Dunn-73 or PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/twoharetradingco. Be sure to include the names of all those who are painting when registering. First beer is included courtesy of Mountain Merman. Event location Mountain Merman Brewing Company, 220 South Main St, La Veta. Proceeds support La Veta Creative District events. This event is sponsored by the La Veta Creative District, Colorado Creative Industries and Mountain Merman Brewing Company. For more information, please email info@LaVetaCreativeDistrict.org or visit LaVetaCreativeDistrict.org.
Call for entries for No Rules show
LA VETA— Tired of always following the rules? Need a break from the conventional? Here’s your chance to show artwork that challenges and/or delights the viewer with the unexpected. Bring up to 4 pieces to SPACe Gallery, 132 W. Ryus, La Veta between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 4, 5, & 6. There is a small fee of $5 per piece (artwork wider than 30″ is considered 2 entries). Art will remain until June 10. For all the details visit the SPACe website: www.spanishpeaksarts.org.
Francisco Fort Clean Up Day
LA VETA— We need your help to get the plaza, grounds, and historic buildings ready for summer. Opportunities for all ages. Come and join us at 306 S Main Street, La Veta, CO on Saturday, May 6 from 9: a.m. -1:30p.m. Lunch is provided. For more information call 719-742-5501 or go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FranciscoForMuseum.
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary breakfast
LA VETA— The Walsenburg Eagles Ladiues Auxiliary 1187 will host a community brunch celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 11-1 at the Eagles Hall 614 Main St in Walsenburg. We will be serving something different this month, a breakfast burrito smothered in green chili with fixings to put on top including lettuce, tomato, cheese, and jalapeños. Hashbrowns on the side. Coffee or juice included. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for adults for children. We hope to see you there. We continue to strive to support our community with the proceeds from the brunches.
Trivia Night: Around the World!
LA VETA— Monday May 8, 2023 at 6 p.m. at
Mountain Merman Brewing Company 220 S. Main St.
Join La Veta Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company as we travel around the world for Trivia Night! 6 rounds, 1 question for each correct answer. No electric devices! Up to FIVE (5) players per team! Prizes PER TEAM MEMBER: 3rd place: $1 off pint, 2nd place: 1/2 off pint, 1st place: FREE PINT!
Free Wrestling Camp from a pro
WALSENBURG— Jonathon Andreatta, a John Mall High School graduate, who went on to be a two time All-American and National Champion, and now coaches wrestling in West Virginia, will be holding a free wrestling camp on May 12 for anyone. Beginner session will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and an advanced sessions will run from 12pm to 2pm, and another from 3pm to 5pm. The event will be held at John Mall High School in Walsenburg. Contact Josh Vialpando at 719-250-9251 to reserve a spot.
LAS ANIMAS
TPL Presents Philosophy Café
TRINIDAD— The second Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Remote via Zoom meeting. One-hour discussions of things philosophic. We also meet in-person at the library on occasion. Check our website for the most current information, and for details on the subjects of the upcoming meetings. To get on an email list for more detailed information about Philosophy Café, call the library and ask for Tom Potter, or email Tom at: tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov
Pray for America
TRINIDAD— Join us on April 29, noon to 2 p.m. at Sebastiani Gym, 206 N. Animas St, in Trinidad. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by believers of Christ.
Weston’s Weird Whimsical & Other Worldly Creations
TRINIDAD— Gary Weston’s artwork will astound and captivate you! From Da Vinci and Jules Verne Steampunk, to the Atomic and Space Age, this exhibit covers a wide time period. Join the fun on Saturday, April 29, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Art Cartopia Museum, 2702 Freedom Road. Expect also to see some whimsical and fantasy pieces mixed in!
Vocal Landscapes
TRINIDAD—The Trinidad Community Choral invites you to experience a challenging vocal Presentation. Join us on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. at the United methodist Church, 216 Broom Street, Trinidad.
Cedar Street Urban Garden Fundraiser
TRINIDAD— Cedar Street Urban Garden Fundraiser with live music: Meah Ezra, Dimitri Zaugg & Ear Bones at The Well Hotel and Taproom! Come join us on Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m. for a night of music and a silent auction to raise money for the Cedar Street Urban Garden project in Trinidad. $15 Cover Goes to Project (Cover Cash Only).
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
AGUILAR— Join the Spanish Peaks Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, April 30, 1 p.m. for the spaghetti lunch fundraiser. Located at the Aguilar Fire Station, Kids plates are $6 and adult plates are $10.
Goodnight Moon – A Fiber Tale – Opening Reception
TRINIDAD— Goodnight Moon – A Fiber Tale, is a life-sized fiber diorama based on a beloved children’s story that has been read by millions and cherished by families for generations. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 5 – 8 p.m. at The Commons at Space to Create in Trinidad during First Friday art walk and will be on view M-F 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. between May 5 and July 7, 2023.
Cinco de Mayo Show & Shine
TRINIDAD— Presented by T-LAC-HCC on Saturday May 6. Lineup is at 2 p.m. at the Southern Colorado Coal Miners Museum, 219 W. Main St in Trinidad. Muscle cars and lowriders, all makes and models. proceeds benefit TLACHCC Scholarship fund. Also join us for Fishers’ Peak Cornhole Tournement, Horseshoe Tournament, and Live Music. For more info contact Desiree 8719-845-7839
Free legal help at the libary
TRINIDAD— The Library is partnering with Colorado attorneys and Colorado Legal Services to offer free legal assistance. If you have any questions about these programs, call the library at 719-846-6841. Second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. Next session is May 9. Private conference with an attorney to discuss civil matters only. Open to all income levels!
Come to the library to talk with an attorney via
Zoom Meeting.
Call the Library at 719-846-6841 to sign up
in advance.
You can also visit checkerboard.co online to access
a wealth of legal resources. It’s free!
COLFAX
33rd Annual Family Health Fair
COLFAX— Individuals of all ages from Colfax County, the surrounding area and beyond are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain important health screenings and information from exhibitors at the 33rd Annual Family Health Fair. This year’s event will be held Thursday, April 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Raton Convention Center, located at 901 South Third Street. Numerous free and reduced-fee health screenings can be found throughout the convention center along with information from over 40 educational exhibitors and professionals who will have information on a wide variety of health topics. Appointments are not needed for the screenings, but will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.
Dance Party
RATON— Youth Heartline’ presents Show your blue dance party on Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m. at the Raton Convention Center. This is a free event, open to all ages with raffle and door prizes. There will also be food, drinks, games, face painting and a photobooth!
WesternHuntFest
RATON— Thinking about getting into hunting? Come hang out at the WesternHuntFest and enjoy 3D archery, Elk calling contest, pack out challenge, elk calling seminar and more on Saturday April 29 and Sunday, April 30 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. You do not have to participate to attend this event at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton. This is a family friendly event, we will have plenty of activities for the kids to help boost their interest in the outdoors! All admissions will be free, unless competing.
Chief Comedy Festival
RATON— The Chief Comedy Festival is taking to the rails and producing comedy shows in some of our favorite communities along the Southwest Chief rail line! Join some of the funniest comedians in the country as they perform stand-up comedy in Raton at the Shuler Theater, for one night only on Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m.
My HealthVet Workshop-Raton VA Clinic
RATON— The VA will be hosting a MyHealthVet Workshop on Tuesday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Raton VA Clinic, 1493 Whittier St. Walk-ins are welcome or call 505-265-1711 x3115 to schedule an appointment.
Blue Sky Ranch open house
RATON— Come on down and meet our program horses and animals, meet head instructor/trainer and staff and tour our new facility on Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m. We will have information about the new programs being run at the ranch this spring/summer/fall. Bring your children for a Pony Ride! Drinks and sweets provided! Learn how you can be a part of our mission to help the community. Blue Sky Ranch mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and positive community environment where human and horse interaction drives the core of healing. Located at 35230Highway 64/87 in Raton.
Sloat Prince Foundation Scholarship for Colfax County graduates
COLFAX— The Sloat-Prince Foundation offers scholarships to graduates of Colfax County public or private high schools and to current Colfax County residents who may have graduated from high school elsewhere. This includes public, private, charter, parochial or home school graduates. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, or a vocational, trade or business school. New recipient applications, including official transcripts of all semesters, must be received by the Foundation Board on or before June 15, 2023. Applications are now available by emailing umwaroy@bacavalley.com or by contacting your school’s administration or guidance counselor.
