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Union Colony Civic Center 25th Anniversary

To mark its 25th Anniversary, the Union Colony Civic Center not only has an outstanding lineup of entertainment, but plans special events throughout the year. The Greeley Chamber of Commerce hosts a special Business After Hours at the UCCC on Thursday, October 10, from 5-7 p.m. “The Chamber usually has their Business After Hours the …

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October in Early Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado, is a city of 87,758 population (1990), located at an elevation of 4,984 feet in the north central portion of the state, approximately sixty-five miles north of Denver. Located on the Cache la Poudre River, a tributary of the South Platte River, Fort Collins is the county seat of Larimer County.

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Aurora’s Veterans Salute Honors Korean War Heroes

The city of Aurora’s annual tradition of honoring military heroes continued in 2013 with special focus on the veterans of the Korean War. The Aurora Veterans Salute was held on November 6 at the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The 19th annual event featured a luncheon with a formal program honoring those …

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Meals on Wheels of Boulder Resumes!

After a four day hiatus due to severe flooding last month, Meals on Wheels of Boulder resumed home delivery service to our clients from temporary office and kitchen facilities at East Boulder Senior Center.

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Distracted Driving With Pets

What You Need to Know! When we hear the term “distracted driving,” most of us think of the obvious culprits – eating, putting on makeup, talking on the phone, texting, or rummaging for a dropped object on the car floor. However, few of us consider the driving distraction leaving our furry friends unsecured can cause. …

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America Responds Donating

America Responds With Love  Donates Stuffed Animals To City Of Aurora America Responds With Love, a national nonprofit organization, donated 200 stuffed animals and comfort pillows to the City of Aurora. This donation took place as the City of Aurora remembered the victims, survivors, and care givers of a shooting at a local movie theater in …

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Chocolate Blues – Business Networking Expo

Chocolate Blues: A lot of people think we sell chocolate, or that it’s a music festival, and some think its a minority-focused professional group, however none of those are true. We actually are a business networking expo where you get free chocolate at the vendor tables, with Blues playing but not a concert, and everyone …

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Assistance League Scholarships

The Assistance League of Greeley, a non-profit community service organization, has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $48,000 to single parents attending either Aims Community College or the University of Northern Colorado. Recipients of the scholarship must maintain a 3.0 (undergraduate) 3.5 (graduate) grade point average, be a custodial single parent with child living in the home …

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Summertime Activities and Programs

Experience the many recreational and cultural opportunities that will increase your awareness and appreciation of our natural and cultural resources in Boulder County region. Enjoy hikes, indoor programs, special events, seniors hikes and family friendly programs.  The county prioritizes the conservation of open space lands for the protection of critical wildlife habitats, protecting farms and ranches and …

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Pickleball in Denver!

A crowd of about 150 attended the June 3 groundbreaking for the state’s first outdoor courts built specifically for the game of pickleball. Many brought their own shovels to help turn over the first dirt for this exciting project, afterwards enjoying refreshments despite the gusty afternoon wind. Guests also included Arvada Mayor Marc Williams as …

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Bark For Life of Weld County 2013

A canine event, Bark For LifeTM , to fight cancer sponsored by the local American Cancer Society chapter was recently held at Greeley’s Twin Rivers Park. This year’s theme “Keeping a Leg Up on Fighting Cancer drew over 150 canines and their owners who arrived early to register and take part in the Relay For …

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Exercise Benefits Seniors

We’ve all heard about the benefits of exercise – a healthier heart, stronger bones, improved appearance and flexibility – but exercise has many additional benefits, especially for seniors. As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or …

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