By Shannon Lukens.
Watch for rising water. The National Weather Service says use caution near or on waterways as seasonal flow volumes remain well above normal. Water levels will continue to run high until further notice because of the above normal snowpack in the high country. Warm weather today and tomorrow will result in higher volumes of water in Northwest Colorado. More rain, like Sunday night, is in the forecast again on Wednesday and Thursday. But did you see that double rainbow?
Also, sign up for Routt County Alerts and the Moffat County Emergency Alert system.
Teen Safety Week begins today. It’s for teenagers and their families to help bring awareness to the social challenges teens face, and help provide tools and resources available in the community. Today’s focus is on the dangers of driving impaired, while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, especially during prom and graduation season. Here’s Patty Oakland with the Steamboat Springs Police Department.
“It’s important to not drive impaired or distracted, avoid misuse and abuse of substances, seeking support for your mental well-being, and encouraging healthy relationships. Know we care about each of you and are thankful to have you as a part of the Yampa Valley.”
Always have a plan to get a safe ride home and never get in a car with a driver who may be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Parents, create a driving agreement with your teens and let them know you care.
Prom at Steamboat Springs High School is this Saturday. Then there’s After Prom, starting at midnight. This is where students enjoy a safe, drug- and alcohol-free event after their prom. The local After Prom committee is looking for donations from the community, which are tax deductible. They have a Go Fund Me Link or donations can be dropped off or mailed to the high school. Volunteers are also needed for Friday night set-up, for After Prom, and for clean-up on Sunday. That link is on our website. Then Saturday night, stop by the high school between 7-9 p.m. to see the festivities before the kids arrive.
Here is a link to sign up OR https://signup.com/go/NZuAUyx
Go Fund Me Link for SSHS After Prom
SSHS AFTER PROM ASKING FOR SUPPORT FOR THE BIG EVENT ON MAY 13
The Rotary Club of Craig is doing their American Flag project, for the 17th year. It’s $75 per flag per year, and the flags will be hung on Victory Way and Yampa Ave., from May 30 through Nov. 11. Last year, there were 214 flags. Reach out to a Rotary Club member for more information. If you have any questions, contact Dorina Fredrickson at 970-629-1089 or email her at dorina@isellcraig.com
The U.S. Postal Service Food Drive is this Saturday, May 13. The Craig Post Office is collecting food donations to donate to the Interfaith Food Bank in Craig. You can leave your donation at your mail box and your carrier will pick it up. Or there are drop-off locations at the Craig Post Office, Dollar Tree, City Market and Walmart in Craig.
The 41st CABARET is presented by Steamboat Creates. This year’s theme is Deep in the Heart of Steamboat. It’s about finding laughter in the quirks and characters of Steamboat and the Yampa Valley. Don’t miss this one. It’s at the Julie Harris Theater at Perry Mansfield, at 7 p.m. May 10-13. Tickets are at SteamboatCreates.org
Hayden kids can sign up for soccer, flag football, tackle football on the Town of Hayden website. Then baseball, T-ball, and Coach Pitch starts this month. Reach out to Recreation Director Rhonda Sweetser if you’d like to sponsor a team. 970-276-0500
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.