Category: Upcoming Events

Merry Christmas Eve!

Al-Anon family group. For more information call (303)888-4525.

Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

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

Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

Everyone Loves a Train! In a special display made entirely of LEGOs, participants will watch a model train travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, the only model railroad club exclusively for kids. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

Agate School Board. 6 p.m.

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

Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

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

Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

Everyone Loves a Train! In a special display made entirely of LEGOs, participants will watch a model train travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, the only model railroad club exclusively for kids. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn. 12 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

Deer Trail Community Blood Drive. Donors should eat a full meal and drink plenty of water prior to their contribution. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Diane Craven at (303)877-0184, (719)764-2496 or , or visit www.bonfils.org. 2 – 6 p.m. Deer Trail School Cafeteria.

Bennett Municipal Court. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

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

Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

Strasburg Seniors Comanche VIP Association. 12 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

Everyone Loves a Train! In a special display made entirely of LEGOs, participants will watch a model train travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, the only model railroad club exclusively for kids. 12 – 7 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 7 p.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

Veterans lunch hosted by The Senior Hub. 1 p.m., Rookies Restaurant, Strasburg. Proof of service required. Malcolm Babb, (303)822-6572 or Tom Rapp, (303)955-6609.

Strasburg Metro Parks & Recreation District Board. 6 p.m., Strasburg Recreation Center, 1932 Burton St.

Byers Fire Rescue. 6 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

Bennett Planning & Zoning Commission. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

Bennett Parks & Recreation District Board. 5:15 p.m., Bennett Recreation Center, 455 S. First St.

High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information call (303)903-6734.

Nature Time! Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. All ages welcome. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

Holiday candy bark. Adults can indulge their sweet tooth by making candy bark. Space limited; registration required. To sign up, visit the online calendar at anythinklibraries.org. 10:30 a.m. Bennett Anythink.

Bennett Park & Rec Parents Night Out. Kids activities and “The Polar Express.” 6-10 p.m. Bennett Rec Center.

High School Sports

Boys & Girls Basketball. Byers @ Elbert.2 p.m.

Wrestling. Bennett @ Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament @ Budweiser Events Center, Loveland. 8 a.m.

Wrestling. Strasburg @ Weld Central Tournament. 9 a.m.

Wrestling. Byers @ Wray Tournament. 9:15 a.m.  

Middle School Sports

Boys Basketball. Hemphill Middle School Tourney. 9 a.m.

Byers Elementary kindergarten concert. 9:30 a.m.

Al-Anon family group. For more information call (303)888-4525.

Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

Computer tutelage. One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

High School Sports

Boys & Girls Basketball. Bennett @ Strasburg. 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Basketball. Wiggins @ Byers. 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Basketball. Cornerstone Christian @ Deer Trail

Wrestling. Bennett @ Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament @ Budweiser Events Center, Loveland. 8 a.m.

Wrestling. Strasburg @ Weld Central Tournament. 3 p.m.