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  • Crestone Studio Tour>>>CHECK IT OUT

    Crestone Studio Tour>>>CHECK IT OUT

    Crestone Artists’ Open Studio Tour

    WHAT

    The annual Crestone Artists’ Open Studio Tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 2017 from 12-5 p.m. in the community of Crestone and the Baca in Southern Colorado. There will be a kick-off event on the evening of Friday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Desert Sage Restaurant for a chance to meet the artists and preview their work.

    WHO

    Fifteen professionals, among them, sculptors, painters, photographers, craftspeople, installation, printmakers and mixed media artists are involved in this year’s tour.

    WHERE

    A digital version of a map to each studio may be found on the website, www.crestoneartists.com, as well as connections to studios that are open year round. Please join the artists of the unique community of Crestone/Baca nestled beside the Great Sand Dunes and breathtaking peaks of the San Louis Valley. The event promises to be a blue-sky weekend of creativity.

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    For more information, contact: Winter Ross,

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

    TODAY’S EVENTS – TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

    Double Freebie Day!

    presented by

    DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS &

    DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

    Grab a date and head on out to smell the fresh greenery that the Denver Botanic Gardens has to offer, or pack up the kids and hit the road to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, on them! Today is a double freebie day that you will not want to miss.

     

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

    TODAY’S EVENTS – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

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    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    EVERY WEDNESDAY

    • Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck

      Bennett Community Center @ 12 p.m. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

    • Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day

      Byers American Legion Hall @ 12:30 p.m.

    • Recovery in Christ

      Valley Bank, Strasburg @ 7 – 9 p.m.

     

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  • The Total Solar Eclipse – August 21, 2017 – WHAT TO EXPECT

    The Great American Total Solar Eclipse

    –Only in America–

    August 21, 2017

    Not only is a total solar eclipse rarer than a solar eclipse, but this one is even rarer. This total eclipse is only viewable from America, and will be the last total solar eclipse America will see in its totality until May 1, 2079.

    WHY? 

    The demise of Earth is predicted to happen around seven billion years from now, when the expanding sun engulfs and destroys our planet, and Earth’s life forms will witness the last total solar eclipse— around 600 million years from now. From now until then, solar eclipses will occur in annular, partial and total, from different vantage points on Earth. However, August 21, 2017 will be the last total solar eclipse America will see in its totality because the moon is slowly moving away from Earth, disrupting the intricate balance that causes the sun’s light to be blocked out. A total eclipse is a dance with three partners: the Moon, the Sun and the Earth. This can only happen when there is an exquisite alignment of these three partners in our sky. The moon’s slow progress away from Earth means these celestial events won’t keep happening, and only visible from certain points on Earth. On Aug. 21, 2017, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature to drop rapidly, and revealing massive streamers of light streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. On this day, America will fall under the total path of a total solar eclipse, for the last time in a half a century.

    The so-called Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 70 miles (113 kilometers) wide. People who descend upon this “path of totality” for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience. The duration of totality, as experienced by observers on the ground, tops out at a few precious minutes for all total solar eclipses. For most viewers, the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse will last less than two and half minutes.

    When, Where & How:

     The Total Solar Eclipse in Denver, Colorado

    Monday, August 21, 2017

    The Path

    The solar eclipse will be visible from all across America, however, viewers directly under the path will only see the spectacular TOTAL eclipse. Others, such as in Denver, Colorado, will see a partial eclipse. Depending on location, the angle of your view will vary. Depicted below is a time lapse of what can be expected to be seen from Denver, Colorado.

    The Time

    * Times are local for Denver (MDT – Mountain Daylight Time)

    • The Moon touches the Sun’s edge: This Partial Eclipse begins at 10:23 am, in a 117°East-southeast direction, at a 45.2° altitude.

    • Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. This Maximum Eclipse begins at 11:47 am, in a 144°Southeast direction, at a 57.5° altitude.

    • The Moon leaves the Sun’s edge. This Partial Eclipse ends at 1:14 pm, in a 186°South direction, at a 62.0° altitude.

    The View

     

    For NASA-funded scientists, the eclipse will last over seven minutes, however. Their secret? Following the shadow of the Moon in two retrofitted WB-57F jet planes. 

    Amir Caspi of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, and his team will use two of NASA’s WB-57F research jets to chase the darkness across America on Aug. 21. Taking observations from twin telescopes mounted on the noses of the planes, Caspi will ­­­­­capture the clearest images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere — the corona — to date and the first-ever thermal images of Mercury, revealing how temperature varies across the planet’s surface.

    These could well turn out to be the best ever observations of high frequency phenomena in the corona. Extending the observing time and going to very high altitude might allow us to see a few events or track waves that would be essentially invisible in just two minutes of observations from the ground. – Dan Seaton, co-investigator of the project and researcher at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado.

    *photos and information credit: NASA

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

    TODAY’S EVENTS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

    IT’S SUNDAY… RELAX & READ UP

    • GOT TODDLER PROBLEMS??

      BYERS — The Eastern Plains Women’s Resource Center has a new video designed for parents of children struggling with tantrums. The video covers the three main causes of tantrums, the two goals of children when they have tantrums, the problem with distraction and reasoning, the power of “The 10-Second Rule,” a four-step process for meltdown management, and handling tantrums in public. Child care is available upon request. Participants have access to the center’s all-free boutique. For more information or to register, call (303)822-9368 or visit the center at 228 W. Front St., Byers, from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

    • ELDERLY: BEWARE OF MEDICARE SCAM

      CENTENNIAL — Local law enforcement is asking elderly residents to be aware of a scam involving phony health insurance agency representatives.
      The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office have received reports of Medicare and Medicaid imposters calling older beneficiaries and threatening to cancel benefits if they don’t pay to renew their health insurance cards. The callers may also ask for personal information, including social security or financial account information, with the intent to commit identity theft. The DA’s office reminds citizens that Medicare does not charge for new cards and that it will never have representatives call to verify account numbers or market a product or service. Those receiving a suspicious call are urged to record it on their caller ID and report it to SMP Colorado at 1-800-503-5190; the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-447-8477; or the 18th Judicial Consumer Protection Line at (720)874-8547.

    EVERY SUNDAY

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

     

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  • Sneak Peek the Aaron Harbor Show Award­- airing in 2 weeks

    Sneak Peek the Aaron Harbor Show Award­- airing in 2 weeks

    The Aaron Harbor Show Receives Award of Excellence

    by

    Colorado Broadcasters Association

    Aaron Harber is an American long-form political TV talk show host featured on KCDO-TV Channel 3 Colorado, COMCAST Entertainment Television, and KPXC-TV (ION Media Networks), as well as on individual stations (such as TV Aspen). Harber often writes columns for The Colorado Statesman, The Denver Daily News and the Huffington Post, and has served as an on-air, political analyst for the Denver CBS affiliate, CBS4 (KCNC-TV), the CW2 Network, Tribune Broadcasting (KWGN-TVChannel 2), and KBDI-TV Channel 12.

    Sneak Peek the Award Show:

    (scheduled to air in two weeks)

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

    TODAY’S EVENTS – SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

    –STRASBURG HOMETOWN DAYS–

    TODAY’S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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    • Pancake Breakfast (Charge)

      @ 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Strasburg Elementary School – SPONSOR: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

    • Run To The Rails 5K Walk/Run

      @ 7:30 a.m. – Five Acre Park (South of I-70) Registration Fee Day of Race $10.00 per participant. Join us for a walk/run that is fun for everyone. Prizes for the following categories: Women, Men, Walkers, Bike, Stroller Team (pusher and passenger), Dog/Human Team and Most Patriotic – SPONSOR: KAUFFMAN TRANSPORTATION

    • 4th Annual Poker Run

      @ 8:30 a.m. – Rollin Stone Auto Sales – next to NAPA. $10.00 Entry Fee. 4 stops on a 15 mile journey and over to the car show to pick up final card – SPONSOR: ROLLIN STONE AUTO SALES

    • Antique Tractor Show

      @ 9:00 a.m. to Dark – North of School – 2024 Strasburg Rd – SPONSOR: ENGELBRECHT FARM

    • Mud VolleyBall Tournament

      @ 9:30 a.m. – Get your team together and get ready to get dirty! Two divisions: Youth (6th -12 th Grades) and Adults (18 & Up). Standard coed volleyball rules apply and prizes to the top teams! North Baseball Field Parking Lot – SPONSOR: ISI INSPECTION SPECIALTIES

    • Sand pile for kids

      @ 9:30 a.m. – North Baseball Field Batting Cages – SPONSOR: HIGH PLAINS BANK

    • Mr. Ed’s Cool Classic Car Show

      @ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.– Strasburg School – SPONSOR: STRASBURG AUTO PARTS

    • Community Church Service

      @ 10:00 a.m. – Comanche Crossing Museum, BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS AND UMBRELLAS – SPONSOR: CRANDALL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE

    • “Cow Plop”

      @ 11:00 a.m. – Legion Hall – SPONSOR: AMERICAN LEGION POST #183

    • Comanche Crossing Museum Open

      @ 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Root Beer Floats, Chuck Wagon Dinner, Cow Milking for Kids, Model Train Displays – SPONSOR: COMANCHE CROSSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    • Family Fun Bingo

      @ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Strasburg Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave – Discovery Time Preschool will host a family-friendly BINGO event to raise funds for new playground equipment and classroom supplies. Join us for BINGO, prize raffle, and snacks. FEE: $10 per person – SPONSOR: DISCOVERY TIME PRESCHOOL

    • Trap Shoot

      @ 1:00 p.m. – 1955 Headlight Rd – SPONSOR: IRONWORKS

    • Garden Tractor Pull

      @ 1:00 p.m. – 2024 Strasburg Rd – SPONSOR: COLORADO GARDEN TRACTOR ASSOCIATION

     

     

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    • Got Toddler Temper Tantrum Problems??

    BYERS — The Eastern Plains Women’s Resource Center has a new video designed for parents of children struggling with tantrums. The video covers the three main causes of tantrums, the two goals of children when they have tantrums, the problem with distraction and reasoning, the power of “The 10-Second Rule,” a four-step process for meltdown management, and handling tantrums in public. Child care is available upon request. Participants have access to the center’s all-free boutique. For more information or to register, call (303)822-9368 or visit the center at 228 W. Front St., Byers, from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

    EVERY SUNDAY

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

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

    TODAY’S EVENTS – SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

    –STRASBURG HOMETOWN DAYS–

    TODAY’S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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    • Community “Garage Sales”

      @ 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., various locations throughout town

    • Crafts & Bazaar Show

      @ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Free Admission – High School Spine – SPONSOR: D & D WATER SERVICE LLC

    • Antique Tractor Show 

      @ 9:00 a.m. to Dark – North of School –2024 Strasburg Rd – SPONSOR: ENGELBRECHT FARM

    • Vendors

      @ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – High School Commons Area

    • PARADE HOMETOWN TRADITIONS

      @ 10:00 a.m., Route: Colfax & Wagner St. East to Adams St, North on Adams to School – SPONSOR: VALLEY BANK & TRUST

    • Breakfast Burrito Benefit

      @ 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bob’s Repair Shop, 56521 E. Colfax, Strasburg. Burritos available before and after the parade. The Comanche VIP Seniors are celebrating Hometown Days with a breakfast burrito fundraiser.

    • Kids Games

      @ 11:30 a.m. – School Commons Area (Charge)

    • Barbecue

      @ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Strasburg School – SPONSOR: GUARANTY BANK & TRUST
      Entertainment featuring “High Plains Music Ensemble,” BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS AND UMBRELLAS – SPONSOR: THE I-70 SCOUT & EASTERN COLORADO NEWS

    • Free Hay Rides

      @ 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Route: High School, Middle School, Museum, Downtown – SPONSOR: 4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT

    • Blessing of the Automobiles

      @ 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Saron Lutheran Church – SPONSOR: SARON LUTHERAN CHURCH

    • Comanche Crossing Museum Open

      @ 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Entertainment by “Last Spike Drivers”, Root Beer Floats, Cow, Milking for Kids, Model Train Displays, Kid Games – SPONSOR: COMANCHE CROSSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    • Garden Tractor Pull

      @ 1:00 p.m. – 2024 Strasburg Rd – SPONSOR: COLORADO GARDEN TRACTOR ASSOCIATION

    • Trap Shoot

      @ 1:00 p.m. – 1955 Headlight Rd. – SPONSOR: IRONWORKS

    • Colorado Old Time Fiddling Contest

      @ 1:15 PM – Strasburg High School Gym – SPONSORS: WESTERN HARDWARE/GIFT SHOP, U. S. MECHANICAL, COLORADO NATURAL GAS

    • Texting Contest

      @ 2:00 p.m. – Comanche Crossing Museum – SPONSOR: HOMETOWN KIDS DAYCARE

    • Chili Contest

      @ 5:00 p.m. – Strasburg School – SPONSOR: 4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT Entertainment by “Golden Eagles Concert Band,” BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS AND UMBRELLAS – SPONSOR: STRASBURG VETERINARY CLINIC, IREA

    • Free Watermelon Feed

      @ 5:00 p.m. – Strasburg School – SPONSOR: BYERS GENERAL STORE

    • Vintage Baseball Game

      @ 6:00 PM – The Colorado Vintage Baseball Association plays by a set of rules established in 1864 – no gloves and no helmets! Join us for an enjoy-able evening of baseball – concessions will be available. The vintage team will play against our very own local youth coaches. LOCATION: South Softball Field; (No Charge) – SPONSOR: ISI INSPECTION SPECIALTIES

    • Star Watching

      @ 9 p.m. (or sundown), in the empty lot immediately east of John’s Repair on the east edge of town. Gaze at the stars with local astronomer, Jime Moravec, who is hosting a viewing of the sky using giant telescopes. Viewing glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug 21st will also be handed out!

     

     

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    • Military Families Ministry plans garage sale benefit

    STRASBURG — Military Families Ministry is holding a large garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 1422 Monroe St., Strasburg. The sale will include furniture, couches, recliners, refrigerators, dining room sets, tools, headboards, and many other items. Donations of gently used furniture and other used treasures are still being accepted. No clothing, glassware or older TVs can be taken. All funds go to support military families. For more information, call (303)378-1933.

    • Bennett-Watkins Lions Club

      High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave., Bennett. @ 8:30 a.m. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

    • Byers Masons

      Byers Masonic Lodge @ 8 p.m.

    EVERY SATURDAY

    • Deer Trail Pioneer Historical Museum Open

      Admission free, donations accepted @ 2 – 4 p.m. through August, or call (303)769-4542 for an appointment. 

     

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  • ANYTHINK HOSTS FINAL BACKYARD CONCERT– AUG 11

    ANYTHINK HOSTS FINAL BACKYARD CONCERT– AUG 11

    It’s time for the final show of the series!

    with

    Hazel Miller Band

    On Aug. 11, grab the family and meet new neighbors while enjoying the rockin’ rhythm and blues of the Hazel Miller Band. Hazel Miller isn’t just a singer – she’s a force of nature. You won’t want to miss this legendary performer. 

    Obliviate, winners of the Anythink LIVE! teen band contest, will take the stage as opening act at 5:30 pm. Arrive early to stake out a spot, grab some food and drinks, and listen to these talented teens as we close out the 2017 Backyard Concert Series. Hazel Miller Band takes the stage at 6:30 pm.

    Not only is the Backyard Concert Series a fun, free Friday night – it’s also a fundraiser for the Anythink Foundation. Funds raised through food and beverage sales help Anythink to provide special programs and projects for the community. Supporters can also donate at the show or online. 

    Exciting update: For our final concert of the season, we have a new mix of food trucks, including Amore Pizza, Samples World Bistro, B&B Smokehouse and Em’s Ice Cream.

     

    What can I bring to the Backyard Concert Series?

    • Family & friends – All ages are welcome! 
    • Dogs – Woof!
    • Lawn chairs and blankets – Get comfy!
    • Food – Just remember that we’ll have food trucks, and 10 percent of all food sales benefit the Anythink Foundation. 

    What should I leave at home? 

    No outside alcohol is allowed. In order to continue hosting these fun, family-friendly events, we must strictly enforce this policy. Instead, please enjoy beer from Great Divide Brewing and wine from Balistreri Vineyards available on-site for purchase – and for a great cause! Guests must be 21 years or older with ID to purchase alcohol. 

    The concert will take place rain or shine. Need more info? Check out the Backyard Concert Series page for more details and to check out the full summer lineup. You can also invite your friends to the event via Facebook.

    Finally, let’s give a round of applause to our sponsors! The Anythink Backyard Concert Series is made possible with the generous support of Ciancio, Ciancio Brown, P.C., Great Divide Brewing, Mountain States Toyota, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co, Colorado Swim School,Griffith Home Team, Valley Bank & Trust, Dispute Resolution Professionals, LLC,Balistreri Vineyards and Cherrywood Liquor. 

    See you Friday!  

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

    TODAY’S EVENTS – FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

    –STRASBURG HOMETOWN DAYS–

    TODAY’S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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    • Antique Tractor Show

      @ 9:00 a.m. to Dark – North of School – 2024 Strasburg Rd – SPONSOR: ENGELBRECHT FARM

    • Steak Dinner, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs (Charge), Family Street Dance, Fireworks-weather permitting

      @ 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Strasburg Rec. Center Community Park, BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS AND UMBRELLAS – SPONSOR: STRASBURG FIRE DISTRICT 8

     

     

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    EVERY FRIDAY

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

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Technical Assistance

      Anythink Bennett library One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis. 3:30-5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11.

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