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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 26

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 26

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

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

      Spouse’s Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. You can use this day as a prelude or warm up to Valentine’s Day, perhaps. But, its not as much of a gift giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and for the household with some cuddle time! Over the long years of a relationship, it’s easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. So, take today to notice and say thanks. As for the “enjoyment” part of the day…we will leave that up to you.. Share your ideas with us @I70Scout #NationalSpouseDay

    • AA Strasburg Sobriety

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

    • Agate School Board @ 6 p.m.

    • 3D felted monsters

      Davies Library, 303 Third Ave., Deer Trail: Teens can learn the easy and addictive art of sculptural needle felting. Once the crafters get the hang of it, they will make an adorable pocket-sized monster to take home. 2-4 p.m.

    EVERY THURSDAY 

    • Music & Movement

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

    • Family Story Time

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

    • Bingo for Books

      Anythink Bennett library @ 4:15 p.m.

    SPORTS

    • Basketball
      Strasburg High School Varsity vs Frontier Academy @ Pepsi Center, 3 p.m.
      Byers Boys Basketball @ Calhan 4 p.m.
      Deer Trail Middle School @ Arickree/Woodlin 4 p.m.
    • Wrestling
      Strasburg High School @ Platte Valley 6:30 p.m.
    • Spelling Bee – Bennett Elementary School @ 3 p.m.

     

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  • PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ROLLOVER VICTIMS

    PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ROLLOVER VICTIMS

    BREAKING NEWS: PUBLIC PRAYER TONIGHT FOR BENNETT VEHICLE ROLLOVER VICTIMS

    A prayer vigil for Bennett rollover victims is set for tonight.

    BENNETT — A public prayer vigil for the two Bennett High School students killed and three injured in a Jan. 24 single-vehicle rollover north of town will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 25) at the Corridor of Honor Veterans Memorial in Bennett’s Civic Center Park. Organizers indicate candles will be provided and residents along the entire I-70 Corridor are invited to join in the hands and hearts of these families and young victims.

     

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 25

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 25

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    • Did You Know?? It’s Irish Coffee Day!!

    Warm up with an Irish coffee!! Just add these simple ingredients: 1. starting with a warm glass, fill 2/3 full of freshly brewed coffee; 2. Stir in a heaping teaspoon of sugar; 3. Add 1 ounce of Irish whiskey; 4. Adding the cream so it floats is the tricky part: Add whipping cream (not whipped cream) that has been lightly whipped or foamed once the coffee has stopped swirling from stirring in the sugar. Take a selfie and share with us! #NationalIrishCoffeeDay @I70Scout

    • Bennett Municipal Court

      Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. @ 7 p.m.

    EVERY WEDNESDAY

    • Baby Bounce

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

    • Music & Movement

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

    • Bennett Young At Heart Seniors Potluck

      Bennett Community Center @ 12 p.m. Contact: 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 to 9 p.m.

    SPORTS

    • Girls Basketball
      Hemp Hill Middle School @ Ft. Morgan 4 p.m.
      Bennett Middle School @ The Academy 4 p.m.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 24

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 24

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    • Bennett Board of Trustees

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

    EVERY TUESDAY

    • Story Time

      BENNETT ANYTHINK LIBRARY, 495 Seventh St. @10 a.m. Children 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. Ages 3-5 @ 11 a.m. 

    • Tuesday Tech

      BENNETT ANYTHINK LIBRARY, 495 Seventh St.@ 4:15 p.m. Students ages 11 and up will create a light-up robot by soldering components. Questions? (303)405-3231

    SPORTS

    • Boys Basketball
      Strasburg High School, JV & C-team @ Frontier Academy, 4 p.m.
    • Girls Basketball
      Strasburg High School vs Frontier Academy, 4:30 p.m.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Monday, Jan. 23

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Monday, Jan. 23

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    • Deer Trail School Board. 7 p.m.

    • Annual Public Meeting – Eastern Plains Women’s Resource Center

      228 W. Front St., Byers. @ 7 p.m. The board will elect officers for 2017, review events, and review the annual reports for 2016. The public is welcome. For more information call (303)822-9368. 

    EVERY MONDAY

    • AA Strasburg Sobriety

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

    • 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.

    • Adult Book Club

      DAVIES LIBRARY, 303 Third Ave., Deer Trail. “All the Winters After” by Seré Prince Halverson @ 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Questions? (303)769-4310

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling

      Hemp Hill Middle School vs Byers & Bennett, 4 p.m.

    • Girls Basketball

      Hemp Hill Middle School @ Elizabeth, 4 p.m.

      Bennett Middle School vs DSST, 4:15 p.m.

       

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Sunday, Jan. 22

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Sunday, Jan. 22

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    • FREEBIE DAY @ DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE 

    EVERY SUNDAY

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

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Saturday, Jan. 21

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Saturday, Jan. 21

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

    • FREEBIE DAY @ DENVER ZOO

    EVERY SATURDAY

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

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling Strasburg High School, 9 a.m.
    • Knowledge Bowl Strasburg High School @ Windsor
    • Adams County Honor Band @ Brighton, All Day
    • Byers Boys Basketball vs Denver Christian, 2 p.m.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, Jan. 20

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, Jan. 20

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

      • FREEBIE DAY @ DENVER ZOO

      • Computer Tutelage

    Bennett Anything Library, 495 Seventh St., Bennett: One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • Stories & More

      Kelver Library,404 E. Front St., Byers: Parents, grandparents or caregivers can enjoy storytime, sing songs, and play with their little one (ages 0-5). All attendees will leave with books and activities to use at home. 10-11 a.m. Contact (303)822-9392.

    SPORTS

    • Boys & Girls Basketball
      • Strasburg High School vs Clear Creek, 4 p.m.
      • Deer Trail H.S. @ Limon 5 p.m.
      • Byers vs Flagler, 4 p.m.
    • 50’s sock hop and dinner fundraiser
      • Strasburg High School SES @ Hemp Hill Middle School, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
    • Adams County Honor Band @ Brighton, All Day

    HAPPY FRIDAY!! HAVE A SAFE & FUN WEEKEND!

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 19

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 19

    WHAT’S HAPPENING?  

    • It’s Get to Know Your Customers Day!!

      Remember when main street businesses were locally owned & operated? Well The I-70 Scout still is. We’re celebrating Get to Know Our Customers Day! We’d like to know you by name and the news that interests you…. because if we don’t have it, we will get it! So share your stories, news, events & announcements with us! #WeLoveOurCustomers @I70Scout 

    • Bingo for Books

      Bennett Anythink Library, 495 Seventh St. @ 4:15 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • Fun ’N’ Games

      Bennett Anythink Library, 495 Seventh St.: Old and new board games for family fun @ 4:15 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • West Arapahoe Conservation District Board

      Bennett Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. @ 5 p.m.

    • Bennett School Board

      High School library. 615 Seventh St. Work session at 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., 

    • Byers School Board

      Byers High School lecture hall @ 7 p.m.

    • Strasburg Fire Protection District Board

      District Office, 56281 E. Colfax Ave. @ 7 p.m.

    • Strasburg American Legion Post No. 183.

      Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave. @ 7 p.m.

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling
      • Strasburg High School vs. Highland, 6:30 p.m.
      • Byers @ Clear Creek (double dual vs Clear Creek, Platte Canyon & Battle Mountain), 6 p.m.
    • Girls Basketball
      • Bennett Middle School vs Adams City, 4:15 p.m.
      • Bennett High School @ Jefferson, 5:30 p.m
    • Boys & Girls Basketball
      • Deer Trail High School @ Arickaree/Woodlin, 5 a.m.

    EVERY THURSDAY

    • Music & Movement

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

    • Family Story Time

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

    • Bingo for Books

      4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    • AA Strasburg Sobriety

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

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  • Resources Available for Farms Looking to Develop and Expand Wholesale Markets

    Resources Available for Farms Looking to Develop and Expand Wholesale Markets

     BROOMFIELD — The Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado State University (CSU) Extension are partnering with the MarketReady team from the University of Kentucky for a two-day course on scaling-up farm businesses for wholesale markets. Potential markets include grocery stores, restaurants, schools, and food distributors.
     
    The training will be held on February 15 and 16, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Broomfield office. Program topics include packaging, labeling, pricing, supply, delivery, storage, invoicing, insurance, quality assurance and temperature control, and communication strategies with buyers. While both days constitute a train-the-trainer workshop, day two is specifically designed for farmers and ranchers, with breakout sessions to develop produce and meat marketing skills and a buyer panel. Registration fees vary, with group discounts for farmers available. Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com for details, registration and agenda.
     
    “This training is designed to support farmers, food hub managers, Extension Agents and other business development service providers,” said Shaina Knight, Business Development Specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “We are excited to partner with CSU Extension to bring new resources to Colorado to help farmers and the professionals who support them.”
     
    Attendees will receive comprehensive program materials, and have the opportunity to meet with retail and wholesale buyers, Colorado Department of Agriculture staff specializing in meat and egg regulation, and with farmers who have built successful businesses using diverse market channels. Participants will be provided lunch on both days.
     
    “This is the perfect time of year for farmers to start thinking about the upcoming season’s business strategy,” said Martha Sullins, CSU Extension Regional Specialist in Agriculture and Business Management. “Support is available and we look forward to connecting our state’s agricultural producers with new resources and skills that will create new business opportunities to expand the supply of Colorado grown foods.”