Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.
La Leche League meeting. 6:30 p.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax Ave.
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1A football title game to be broadcast
I-70 Corridor football fans unable to make the trip to Meeker on the West Slope to watch Strasburg play in the 1A football championship game on Saturday have another option.
The National Federation of High Schools Network will stream the battle of Cowboys versus Indians online.
To access the webcast, visit www.chsaa.tv or http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/chsaa. A monthly subscription fee of $9.95 is required to access the game live.
This weekend’s title tilt, which kicks off at 1 p.m. from Starbuck Field in Meeker, features two 12-0 teams. Strasburg is going for its third state football championship in school history after winning the 1A state title in 1989 and the 2A crown in 1990. Both games were overtime victories over Fowler.
For full coverage of Saturday’s championship game, read the Dec. 2 edition of the Eastern Colorado News.
Indian linebackers Tommy Bonds (58) and Wyatt Warren (39) pressure the Paonia quarterback during Strasburg’s 49-28 semifinal win Nov. 19. -
Indoor Burning Restrictions
Updated 11-25-2016 11:59 a.m.
Action Day for Visibility: 7-County Denver-Boulder Metro Area
Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Thursday, November 24, 2016:
An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area . Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Friday, November 25, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Friday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Light winds and poor ventilation will result in poor visibility on Friday.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspxA poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 2PM (MST), Thursday, 11/24/2016 the highest AQI value was 45 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Good air quality.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke OutlookFRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 2:25 PM MSTOzone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday and Friday. On Friday, Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro Area and northward along the I-25 corridor to Fort Collins and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday and Friday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide are most likely for locations within the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 6-9 AM and 5-9 PM on Thursday and Friday. For health recommendations, please refer to Fine Particulate Matter above.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Friday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 2:30 PM MSTLight to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
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Denver Metro
Action Day for Visibility
Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2016:
An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area . Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Wednesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Limited atmospheric mixing will cause poor visibility on Wednesday.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspxA poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 2PM (MST), Tuesday, 11/22/2016 the highest AQI value was 35 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Good air quality.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke OutlookFRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 2:25 PM MSTOzone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide are most likely for locations within the Denver metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 5-9 PM on Tuesday, and from 6-9 AM and 5-9 PM on Wednesday. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Wednesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 2:25 PM MSTLight to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
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Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 23
Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett.
Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett.
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.
Explorsion. Curious minds of all ages explore the world of science. Topic: Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.
Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg
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Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 22
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.
Tuesday Tech. Students ages 11 and up will whip some fall flavor into regular butter and spread the Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter on warm rolls. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.
Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.
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Today’s Events – Monday, Nov. 21
Feeding Friends along the Plains holiday food drive. Hosted by High Plains Bank in partnership with the Bennett Community Food Bank to support families along the eastern I-70 Corridor. Non-perishable and canned food items can be delivered to the bank through Nov. 30 during regular business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8-11 a.m. Saturday. High Plains Bank, 235 S. Ash Street in Bennett. For more information, call Rhonda at (303)644-4900.
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.
Bennett Parks & Recreation District Board. 5:15 p.m., Bennett Recreation Center, 455 S. First St.
Strasburg Metro Parks & Recreation District Board. 6 p.m., Strasburg Recreation Center, 1932 Burton St.
Byers Fire Rescue. 6 p.m., Byers Firehouse.
High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.
Bennett Planning & Zoning Commission. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.
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.
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Today’s Events – Sunday, Nov. 20
Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information call (303)903-6734.
Barn-warming party and fundraiser. Participants can meet the rescued donkeys and enjoy a chili lunch. Free, but donations will be accepted. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Longhopes Donkey Shelter, 66 Dutch Valley Road, Bennett. For more information, call (303)644-5930, visit longhopes.org or e-mail to .
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Strasburg advances to 1A football finals
The Strasburg Indians ran past the Paonia Eagles 49-28 in the 1A football semifinals at Winter Field Saturday afternoon and will travel to the West Slope the second time this postseason when they play top-seeded Meeker for the 1A State Championship at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26.
Meeker got by fourth-ranked Bennett 34-24 this afternoon to punch its ticket to the title game.
For full coverage of the semifinals, read the Nov. 25 edition of the Eastern Colorado News. Additional postseason updates are also available on www.i-70scout.com.
Strasburg’s Chase Starman celebrates after reaching the end zone in the Indians’ 49-28 victory over Paonia in the 1A football semifinals Saturday afternoon. -
Today’s Events – Saturday, Nov. 19
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.
Denim throw blankets & more. Peg Mancuso and Mary Lou White will help participants make casual throw/picnic blankets as well as small denim crafts out of worn out jeans. Attendees are asked to bring their old jeans. A potluck will occur between sessions. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Anythink Bennett.
Middle School Sports
Byers Girls and Boys Basketball. Hugo Tournament. 9 a.m.