By Shannon Lukens.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is this weekend. It is being recognized locally, in Steamboat Springs Friday, Nov. 22. Here’s Mindy Marriott with REPS, which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide.
“International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is really a vital reminder that no one has to face their grief alone. It’s a day for connection, healing, and honoring those we’ve lost while building a community of understanding and hope.”
There is a gathering from 4-6 p.m. Friday in the Routt County Commissioners hearing room at the historic courthouse downtown. For questions, contact Mindy Marriott at 970-846-8182, or email REPSSteamboat@gmail.com
Steamboat Resort opens for the season Saturday, Nov. 23. The Christie Peak Express lift will fire up for the season at 8:30 a.m. The Steamboat Grand Hotel has also reopened. Food, retail, and rentals are also available at the base area. At 2:15 p.m. a check will be presented to Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club followed by a free concert with the band, “Heavy Diamond Ring,” on the Steamboat Stage at the base area.
Three turkey hens from Hayden Fresh Farm will live out their days on a wildlife sanctuary. They were pardoned by Governor Polis in Denver on Thursday. The three hens were named in a contest. Lady Riketa Featherington, Dinger, and Rockette were on display with another turkey named Fred. It was a way to support local Colorado farmers and ranchers. Also at the pardoning ceremony were Colorado FFA leaders and the Colorado Department of Ag.
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Steamboat Sailor Hockey starts at home Friday night, Nov. 22. The Sailors host Rampart at 7:30 p.m. and then Air Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both games are at Howelsen Ice Arena. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM or through the Steamboat Radio YouTube channel on our website.
Girls can participate in a Girls Hockey Clinic, presented by Colorado Extreme. It’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loudy-Simpson Ice rink, 600 S. Ranny Street. It’s free for Colorado Extreme players. Coaches who have played hockey in college will be there. Please register in advance at Jay@ColoradoExtreme.org This is for girls 18 and under.
World Cup skiing…
The U.S. team is competing in a World Cup slalom in Austria. Steamboat’s Jett Seymour is one of the starters for the U.S. men’s team. LIVE on Skiandsnowboard.live
The U.S. Ski Jumping Team kicks off their season in Lillehammer, Norway. Both Annika Belshaw and Erik Belshaw from Steamboat Springs are starters. Watch the Individual Large Hill LIVE beginning at 8:15 a.m. MST Friday, Nov. 22 on skiandsnowboardlive.com.
In a couple more things happening Saturday…
It’s Turkey Bingo time this Saturday, hosted by the local American Legion and VFW, with help from Rotary. This one of the oldest fundraising events in Steamboat Springs, as it was started by the VFW post back in 1952. There are three seatings on Saturday, at noon, 2:30, and 5 p.m., at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. It’s fun for the whole family and all are invited.
The 40th annual Concordia Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 23. Enjoy homemade cookies and foods, gifts, and a holiday brunch. Condordia Lutheran is at 755 Concordia Lane off of Amethyst.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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