By Shannon Lukens.
Nonprofits in Moffat County and the Yampa Valley gathered at the Moffat County Courthouse Tuesday morning. It was a rally for Yampa Valley Gives Day and the Day of Giving, which is next Tuesday, Dec. 6. Jennifer Holloway is the Executive Director of the Craig Chamber of Commerce.
“Yampa Valley Gives Day is a great opportunity for nonprofits throughout the region to join together and just get some excitement built up on joining Colorado Gives Day and that is all about giving local, and how we can support our region through different nonprofit efforts, human services, taking care of our land and our animals, everything that brings us together and makes us care about our community.”
Other speakers at the rally Tuesday morning included Moffat County Commissioner Tony Bohrer, Craig City Council member Tom Kleinschnitz, and Betsy Overton with Connections for Kids. Yampa Valley Gives Day and Colorado Gives Day is next Tuesday.
The rally in Routt County is at 11:30 a.m. this Thursday on the lawn of the historic Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Local non-profits are hoping for your kindness and generosity for donations. All donations can be made through Yampa Valley Community Foundation, at YVGives.org
Link to Moffat County nonprofits
The 2022 Community Survey for Steamboat Springs has been released. It’s 238 pages and can be found at www.SteamboatSprings.net/survey The response rate to the survey was 36%, which is 635 households. Key findings include:
- Steamboat Springs remains a desirable place to live, raise children, and retire.
- Community affordability and housing continue to be a concern and a priority for residents.
- Ratings for city government performance generally remain positive, though a few aspects have declined.
- Steamboat Springs residents highly value the natural environment and the outdoor recreational opportunities available to them, and rates of use have increased.
Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide, in collaboration with the Steamboat Springs School District, is bringing a powerful parent and community event to Steamboat. Guest Speaker Marc Mero will present on empowering youth to make positive choices and touch on important life experiences with the hope of raising awareness for issues like mental health, social media, drug abuse, and other powerful topics. The event will also have simultaneous interpretation for the Spanish-speaking community. It’s at 5:30 Thursday evening at Steamboat Springs High School. So far, 100 community members have registered. Register here
When: Thursday, December 1 at 5:30
Where: Steamboat Springs High School Auditorium
The Moffat County High School Theatre group presents Once Upon A Mattress. The school play is at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a special 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday as well. Tickets are $7.
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Cross Country Ski Team had athletes make the podium at the recent West Yellowstone Ski Festival in Montana. Of the 16 athletes making the trip, those on the podium included Trey Jones, Grey Barbier, Henry Magill, and Ruby May. In the biathlon competition, Tristan Thrasher won the youth male sprint race, and Grey Barbier won the male novice race.
The KRAI Holiday Drive is this Thursday and Friday. We’ll be at Centennial Mall from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’re collecting for Christmas for Kids, Christmas for Seniors, Interfaith Food Bank and Open Heart Advocates. All donations stay in Moffat County. Details are at KRAIRadio.com
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.