Oct 24 2017
Tigges (pronounced Tig-guess) Farm is a hub of activity beginning in August and through the end of October each year. 2017 is no exception… Tigges Farm Produce Stand was the dream of 1963-2008 owner Mary Tigges. She had wanted to operate a vegetable stand since her early childhood. Her dream came true in 1987 with …
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Oct 09 2017
Thrivent Financial’s Mountain Plains Group. Johnstown and Adamson Life Celebration Home, Greeley announce their 3rd Annual 2017 Veteran’s Celebration to kick off Veteran’s Week in Northern Colorado. This year’s theme, Game Day for Veterans, will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Loveland. Radio personality Scott James …
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Sep 12 2017
The mission is to provide airfare to enlisted military personnel so they can come home to be with their families for holidays, and special occasions when they otherwise can’t afford a ticket. We believe finances should never keep a military hero from being with family. The inspiration is the sacrifice our military men and women …
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Sep 12 2017
At the August Senior Education Network meeting, the topic was mental health affecting older adults. Lari Walter, RN, with Seniors Helping Seniors, Melissa Luebe with Clear View Behavioral Health, Janet Severance, MSW, with Pathways, and Dr. Carl Nassar with Heart Centered Counseling discussed the different issues and treatment of mental health. Ms. Walter explained most …
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Aug 08 2017
TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado (TRU HNC), located at 2726 West 11th Street Road in Greeley, celebrates summer and community support with its 9th annual sale of fresh Palisade peaches to support hospice, with reservations open now and pick-up August 19, 2017. This summer tradition brings support to northern Colorado’s hometown hospice from across the …
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Jul 18 2017
The 8th Annual Film Festival presented at Kress Cinema in Greeley did just that. Over a period of two days, fourteen short films were shown depicting joys, challenges and, opportunities of life. Audiences could choose either the morning or afternoon showings. At the conclusion of each showing there was a discussion period where comments, questions …
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Jul 11 2017
Greeley’s annual Arts Picnic celebrates 39 years of summertime fun Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Considered one of Northern Colorado’s best arts, crafts & music festivals, the Arts Picnic draws more than 20,000 people to Greeley’s historic Lincoln Park each year. …
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Jun 27 2017
The 99th annual Weld County Fair will be held July 26th through July 30th at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. There is no admission charge, no parking charge and all activities are free! Bring family, friends, and neighbors for a fun free day or two at the county fair! Every day there are free …
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Jun 13 2017
This annual event is held to recognize and honor those volunteering and giving of their time, energy and effort to the benefit of others including individuals, organizations, events and anywhere their services are needed. The 2017 Hall of Fame honorees are Kenny Dill, Barbara Sloan, JoAnn Ortega & Ray Peterson. Outstanding Senior Project was awarded …
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May 30 2017
In Colorado, 17,000 people presently suffer from Parkinson’s disease. This disease affects over 1,000,000 Americans who are generally over 60 years of age. Parkinson’s is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects an individual’s muscle movements. Due to the dying of specific brain cells, people with Parkinson’s produce a low level of a vital chemical, Dopamine. …
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May 04 2017
The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts its 8th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month for May. We are happy to announce that due to the high interest and growth we have seen over the years, we will be showing the films in two days. This year’s short films that were …
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Apr 11 2017
The Neighborhood Resource Office seeks new or experienced gardeners to adopt a plot at the Plumb Farm or the Clay Center of Northern Colorado community gardens. For a $25 annual fee, one can adopt a plot and plant food, herbs or flowers at these popular gardens. Plumb Farm is a Centennial Farm owned and managed …
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