Category: Upcoming Events

Art Contest Entries Sought

Washington — Republican Rep. Ken Buck announced the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 4th Congressional District. The theme is “America the Beautiful.” High school students can submit an original work of art for display during April at Centennial Park Library in Greeley. The winners will be announced April 14 at an awards ceremony, also at Centennial Park Library. The winning work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. The entry deadline is March 24 with the artwork delivered to Centennial Park Library from March 27-29. For more information, visit buck.house.gov.  

March 2017 at the Denver Art Museum

Mi Tierra

• Check out the dynamic site-specific installations of Mi Tierra: Contemporary Artists Explore Place by 13 Latino artists that express experiences of contemporary life in the American West with tours at 2 pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and an in-depth Mindful Looking tour on March 21. Make yourself at home and celebrate the love of the land at Untitled: Roots on March 31.

Star Wars™ and The Power of Costume

• The popular exhibition, Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume continues, with weekend demonstrations in the Costume Studio and daily opportunities for hands-on creativity. Dated and timed ticket required.

Spring Break Fun

• Family fun in March includes Spring Break—complete with special performances of the family-friendly play, Art Emergency: Code Redder—as well as Free First Saturday/CelebrARTE, Create Playdate and Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives.

Other Highlights

• Celebrate the Month of Photography with a special lecture series featuring Carol Golemboski (March 3), Andrew Beckham (March 17), Gary Emrich (March 23) and Benjamin Rasmussen (March 30).
• Among other exhibitions currently on view are Then, Now, Next: Evolution of an Architectural Icon and Shock Wave: Japanese Fashion Design, 1980s-90s.
• Native Arts Artist-in-Residence: Wendy Red Star will host open studio hours on March 18, 22 and 23 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY?

• Adult Book Club

  Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende. 

• Bennett Board of Trustees

  Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. Work-study @ 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting @ 7 p.m. 

EVERY TUESDAY

• Story time

  Anythink Bennett library @ 10 a.m. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy puppets, songs, finger plays and stories that have stood the test of time.

• Family story time

  Davies Library, Deer Trail @ 11 a.m. Ages 3-5.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Hemp Hill Middle School Strasburg Wrestling Tourney @ Kiowa, 1 p.m.

• Mountain View Church Breakfast, HS Band Room @ 7 – 8 a.m.

• Strasburg Youth Strasburg Wrestling Practice, Hemp Hill Middle School cafeteria @ 6 – 8 p.m.

WHAT’S GOOD?

IT’S FREEBIE DAY @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science!!! 

• Deer Trail School Board @ 7 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY

• High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal

  Strasburg High School band room @ 6:30 p.m. New players welcome.

• Bingo

  Byers American Legion Hall @ 7 p.m.

• AA Strasburg Sobriety

  Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. @ 7:30 p.m. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Strasburg High School-Choir Concert @ 6:30 p.m.

• Strasburg High School-Spring sports practice begins

• Music Concert gym set-up & practice, HS Main Gym @ 12 – 3:30 p.m.

• Music Concert, HS Main Gym @ 6 – 8:30 p.m.

• Strasburg Youth Strasburg Wrestling Practice, SES cafeteria @  6:15 – 8:15 p.m.

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WHAT’S GOOD?

Do you like crossword & sudoku? CLICK HERE for our FREE DAILY puzzles online!!

EVERY SUNDAY

• Alcoholics Anonymous

  For more information call (303)903-6734.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Cobra Baseball, Hemp Hill Middle School Gym @ 2 – 4 p.m.

• Football Banquet, SES cafeteria @ 4 – 8 p.m.

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WHAT’S GOOD? 

• Lots of LEGOs

  Anythink Bennet library @ 1 – 3 p.m. Families celebrate “LOL” by creating original designs or participating in group or individual building challenges. LEGOs supplied.

• Byers Masons

  Byers Masonic Lodge @ 8 p.m.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Byers Basketball District Championship TBA

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WHAT’S GOOD? 

• Adult Book Club

  Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende.

• Handiwork

  Anythink Bennett library @ 1 – 4 p.m. Adults can share their new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other handiwork projects. Help available for new crafters at some gatherings.

• Front Range Airport Advisory Board

  Second floor conference room in terminal @ 1 p.m.

EVERY FRIDAY

• Al-Anon family group

  For more information call (303)888-4525.

• Story time

  10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• District Basketall Game – TBD

• Cannon Youth Baseball Practice, Hemp Hill Middle School Gym @ 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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WHAT’S GOOD? 

• DID YOU KNOW?? IT’S NATIONAL CHILI DAY!

  This warming, cozy, meal seems fitting for the today’s cold front! The fourth Thursday in February honors one of America’s favorite winter dishes–chili, which is also known as chili con carne (chili with meat). In Spanish, chili refers to “chili pepper” and carne means “meat.” Warm up and chill out with a delicious bowl of chili 😉

• Fun ’N’ Games

  Anythink Bennett library, 495 Seventh St. @4:15 p.m. Old and new board games for family fun.

• Agate School Board

  @ 6 p.m.

EVERY THURSDAY

•  AA Strasburg Sobriety

  Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. @ 7:30 p.m. Lane Shade (303)717-2263.

• Music & Movement

  Anythink Bennett library @ 10 a.m. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 

• Family story time

  Davies Library, Deer Trail @ 11 a.m. Ages 3-5.

• Color Me Happy

  Adults color together for relaxation and conversation. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, instrumental music, and refreshments provided. 5:30 p.m., Bennett Anythink library.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Byers Basketball District Semifinals, TBA

• District BasketBall Game, TBD

• Hemp Hill Middle School Strasburg Wrestling Bash@ Wiggins @ 4 p.m.

• Art Club, HS Art Room @ 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Strasburg Youth Strasburg Wrestling Practice, Hemp Hill Middle School Cafeteria @ 6 – 8 p.m.

• Bennett Parent/ Teacher Conferences

• Bennett Middle School Girls Basketball vs Kearney @ 4 p.m.

WHAT’S GOOD? 

• Explorsion

  Anythink Bennett library, 495 Seventh St. @ 4:15 p.m. Curious minds of all ages explore the world of science. Topic: Toothpick puzzles. 

• Bennett Municipal Court

  Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. @ 7 p.m.

• Recovery in Christ

  Valley Bank, Strasburg @ 7 – 9 p.m.

SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

• Strasburg Youth Strasburg Wrestling Practice @ SES cafeteria, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.

• TC Lightning Club Softball Practice @ Hemp Hill Middle School Gym, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

• Bennett Schools Parent/Teacher Conferences